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WINDOW WARE W
indow Ware is pleased to announce a new

product launch, the Libra electronically
operated smart cylinder lock from ISEO.
LAUNCHES LIBRA
SMART CYLINDER
THE NEW
INNOVATIVE APPCONTROLLED SMART
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Recent years have seen the rise of near field

communication (NFC) enabled devices such as
transport card readers, computer game figurines,
and quick contactless payments. Now the same
handy technology can be used for door access
control cylinder smart locks from ISEO, ideal
for fitting to new doors, but can also be easily
retrofitted.
This stylish electronic access control system
combines NFC technology with Bluetooth
connectivity to allow quick access or remote access
from up to 10m away.
The free to update Argo App gives access to all
Libra operated doors allowing users to open
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doors remotely, see who

accessed doors at certain times
and to give access to specific
NFC devices such as credit
cards, smartphones, and smart
watches. The previous 1,000
events are logged on the Libra
device and can be emailed out
through the app for monitoring
purposes. Up to 300 people
can be managed through the
App with different access levels
possible on different doors for
different users so perfect for any
commercial applications.
batteries which have a three

year guarantee of longevity.
This stylish Italian designed and
manufactured lock is secured
with anti-drill and anti-break
technology and is heavy duty.
The security features have
been awarded the highest level
of international classification,
certified to IP66 grade.
seamless usability for all age

ranges and user types.
All Libra door locks are available

in several colours and finishes
and have streamlined, aesthetic
designs which easily adapt to
all architectural and furnishing
The Libra electric cylinder is easy styles. Suitable for industrial,
to retrospectively fit into doors domestic
and
residential
with European cylinder locks, locations, the locks use visual
and runs directly off internal and audible feedback to ensure
At Window Ware, were proud to

stock a complete range of door
cylinders at trade only prices.
Whatever you need, weve got it.
For more information, or to place
an order, call us on 01234 242
724, or email:
sales@windowware.co.uk.
www.windowware.co.uk.
The Libra is an environmentally

friendly product, being awarded
the
ISO14001
certificate,
consisting of 100% recyclable
easily separable materials and
having
lead-free
soldering
resins.
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VBH STRENGTHENS SALES TEAM
ardware supplier VBH has recently appointed
and we decided to look outside the industry for these
business graduates Tyler Shutts and Zac Beattie
two regions. We interviewed a number of university
as Area Sales Representatives for the North
graduates and all were of a very high calibre.
West and Southern regions respectively.
However, Tyler and Zac stood out as both exhibited a
Tyler and Zac are undergoing an in-depth induction that
great ability to retain information during the recruitment
will see them sample all aspects of the VBH business
process, and are both very enthusiastic and extremely
model, and undergo product training with VBHs
likeable. Were confident that the combination of these
technical team and with the companys key supplier
three traits will be of huge benefit to VBH, Tyler and Zac
partners. During the induction period the pair will be
and, most importantly, to our customers.
shadowing VBHs Area Sales Managers and meeting

many of the companys customers.
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Sales Manager England & Wales Simon Monks stated

The time is right for us to reinforce our sales team
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The Avocet ATK lock with sold secure diamond grade security.
The patented Avocet Break Secure system is proven in the real world
to effectively secure against the most common snap and twist method
of attack - An attack which turns the cam and opens the door within
seconds on most euro profile cylinder locks.
Featuring 10 hardened anti-drill pins, an advanced anti-pick

trap pin system and anti-bump technology. The Avocet
ATK diamond grade lock will defend against all known
methods of attack.
The Avocet ATK lock comes with 3x soft grip keys.

The ATK lock allows for greater flexibility to cut keys easily and
often on-site for your customers creating extra revenue at the point
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Keyed alike pairs are available from stock and master key to order.
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MILA DOES THE DOUBLE
ts a double success for Mila who are nominated in
marketing and sales support campaign focusing on the
two categories at this years G-15 Awards.
speed of installation.
As well as being named on the shortlist for the

Component Supplier of the Year Award for the fifth
year in succession, the hardware specialist is also
nominated in the Promotional Campaign of the Year
(Trade) category for its hugely successful launch of the
new ProSecure door hinge.
Milas Managing Director Richard Gyde said: These
nominations are always a great testament to the hard
work of all of our team. We have won the Component
Supplier of the Year award on two previous occasions
and are delighted to be the only hardware supplier on
the shortlist this time, but this is our first ever marketing
nomination so it will be an exciting night for us.
The ProSecure door hinge was Milas most successful
new product launch in recent years with forward orders
more than double the original target much of which
can be attributed to the success of the memorable
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ROB NORMAN EXPLAINS HOW VBH MAKES COMPLIANCE

TO DOCUMENT Q VERY SIMPLE
ts the subject that the industrys been talking

about for some months and its finally here.
Much has already been written, but to recap, from

1st October window and doors installed in new
build properties in England and some of those
in Wales must comply with the requirements of
Building Regulations Approved Document Q.
The aim of the document is to increase the level
of security in NEW BUILD homes and in existing
buildings that have been converted into housing.
This is to be achieved by increasing the level of
security in windows and entrance doors. Document
Q does not affect replacement products.
It is down to the people responsible for the building
work, such as the designer, builder or installer, to
ensure that the work complies. Of course, they will
need documented proof from the fabricator to pass
on to Building Control, and failure to comply may
and VBH can help in choosing the best route, but
result in the building owner being served with an
in short, the windows/doors must be consistently
enforcement notice.
produced to a specification that has been tested
Document Q is applicable to all new build/ to, and passed, the PAS24:2012 security standard
conversion installations in England and those into or has achieved accredited product performance
excepted energy buildings in Wales, regardless of certification.
where the windows or doors are manufactured.
Manufacturers producing bespoke timber windows
Conversely, products manufactured in England and doors will have to have their own products
and Wales do not have to comply with Document tested or demonstrate compliance to Appendix B
Q if they are being installed outside of those two of Document Q, which lays down a specification for
bespoke timber doorsets.
countries.
As when any new guideline or legislation is
announced, there has been much gnashing of teeth
and confusion within the industry about what
Document Q means and what fabricators need to
do to comply.
VBH are producing a selection of Document Q
Compliance Packs that will support our fabricating
customers in achieving that compliance.
There are a number of ways to achieve compliance
On top of the existing PAS24 or product performance

specs, Document Q also calls for a few additional
features such as the fitting of door viewers on main
entrance doors that do not feature clear glass or
do not have a glazed panel adjacent to the door
itself. There is also a requirement to fit a limiter or
chain to such doors, unless there is good reason
not to. The document advises that an example of
this is where a warden may need emergency access
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to residents in sheltered housing. In this case an
alternative means of caller identification such as
electronic audio-visual door entry system should
be fitted.
There are also added stipulations about the
maximum allowable letterplate aperture and a
requirement to fit a device to hinder fishing through
that aperture.
It all sounds complicated but it neednt be, as we
at VBH have taken steps to make compliance to
Document Q very easy for our customers.
Our product portfolio of own brand greenteQ and
major market partners such as Maco, Roto and Yale,
among others, enables us to offer our customers
a tailored Document Q solution for all their
applications.
A large part of my job is to work with PVCu and
aluminium systems companies to make sure that
their fabricator network has access to hardware
when a new profile suite is launched, and to work

together for the good of our mutual customers
when new legislation is introduced. Document
Q has been high on the agenda at meetings with
many systems houses these past few months, as
you can imagine.
I mentioned the Compliance Pack a little earlier.
This is something that weve put together for users
of the profiles that weve been in dialogue with. In
short, its all you need to ensure that your windows
and doors comply.
We would love to hear from you to discuss how we
can help.
Rob Norman is Systems Sales Manager at VBH (GB)
Ltd and can be contacted on 07740 401352 or rob.
norman@vbhgb.com.
Hardware
Trojans
Pegasus High
Security Window
Lock offers
uncompromising
security
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achieved
for
innovative
further testament to the products
every
perform
technical excellence, performance
compression can be adjusted up
and overall quality.
to 0.75mm. Offset applications are
delivering
products
that
exceptionally well. This is perfectly

demonstrated in their Pegasus High
Security Window Lock which has
taken the market by storm since its
launch last year.
BBA
accreditation
as
centre and corner positions for
he Trojan Group is renowned
Trojans Tony Chadwick says, The

Pegasus is packed with features
that are certain to appeal to
security-conscious
homeowners
application
and
gasket
also achievable from the standard

product and the compact central
gearbox, which is just 65mm long,
means minimal routing is required.
The Pegasus High Security Window
and the requirements for Document
The lock is manufactured using high
Lock has multi point locking and
Q as of the 1st October. It can be
grade zinc alloy, grades 430 and
guaranteed
corner
seen as more than just a lock and
304 stainless steel and GF nylon
security
is therefore a valuable addition to
and has been independently tested
with every installation. It has an
salespeoples armoury. We are not
to EN1191 and PAS 24. Evidence of
extended 20mm reverse locking
surprised that sales of this product
the quality of lock is demonstrated
action which ensures the lock
continue to grow at an amazing
in its 10 year guarantee against
provides
pace.
mechanical failure.
The security features of the Pegasus
Tony concludes, The Pegasus High
sit alongside a wealth of other
Security Window Lock delivers in all
benefits that are certain to appeal
areas: it has outstanding security
to fabricators and installers. It
credentials while also offering
is the original one size lock fits
excellent cost savings. And thats
all windows, so a single lock is
why the lock has joined other
suitable for all sashes from 420mm
products in Trojans portfolio as one
to
that adds value where it matters.
locking
for
centre
and
additional
enhanced
engagement
and security. Whats more, when

windows are jemmy attacked, the
20mm locking actions intensify
rather than disengaging as is the
case on most window locks. The
strength of the security credentials
are demonstrated in the locks PAS
24 accreditation, when fitted as
part of a window assembly, which
ensures it meets the standards
of Document Q. Pegasus has also
1300mm,
economies
of
giving
valuable
scale. Its
quick
and easy to install too because

the keeps are fitted identical in
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Major FIT commitment from Carl F Groupco
arl F Groupcos continuous presence at the FIT

Show is maintained with major investment in
an 80 sq m stand. Returning to its prominent
position in Hall 2, a completely new design will ensure
impact that underscores the companys dynamic and
proactive approach to hardware distribution.
knowledge and exceptional quality across our products

and packaging.
The company will exhibit on stand 226 in Hall 2 and
early bookings can be made for stand appointments.
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk.
Selected new innovations and staple flag-ship lines

will be presented from the companys range of over
5,000 door and window fittings.
Heading up the design initiative for the Carl F Groupco
stand is Marketing Manager Clare Crockett. Commenting
on the concept, she said:
We have attended every FIT Show to date and have
found that a mix of creative concepts and leading
hardware lines have attracted a high level of visitors
to our display.
It is the marketing teams job to ensure that our brand
values are embodied in our stand we therefore ensure
that we convey our key differentiators that include
a strong customer service ethos, depth of technical
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TRUEMANS CUSTOMERS BEAT THE

BURGLARS BY UPGRADING TO ULTION
ruemans, the leading one-stop shop trade

supplier, has added Ultion as an upgrade cylinder,
and its already helping installer customers sell
more doors.
Managing Director Joe Trueman says, The buzz around
Ultion on social media was something I couldnt ignore,
so I visited the website and was compelled by its
messages.
Truemans sells Ultion as an upgrade cylinder on all its
doors and has been spreading the word. It has added
a dedicated Ultion page to its website, sent an eshot
to existing and potential customers, and created flyers
for all customers, available now, from its three Trade
Counter branches in Burnley, Sheffield and Doncaster.
Ultion outperforms every other lock on the market, and
the marketing is there to back that up, continues Joe.
The website is well designed, and most importantly, is
homeowner friendly, so we can direct our customers to

it as a useful sales tool.
Security is a key issue for our industry, adds Joe. Our
customers are now able to go to homeowners with
important information about home security that speaks
for itself. The clear selling benefits of Ultion are already
helping them win more orders from their competitors.
Brisant CEO Steve Stewart explains: Ultion helps sell
real security in an industry that has been ignoring the
issue. Ultion can only be opened with its key, and that
is convincing enough for homeowners to choose one
door over another. Ultion keeps the bad guys out.
Find out about Truemans at www.truemanswindows.
co.uk or call 01282 504 704.
Fabricators and installers looking to sell real security
should call Warren Yates at Brisant-Secure on 01924
455 444.
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Hardware
Trojans new
TS007 2* high
security door
handle offers
everything youd
expect from a
Trojan product
he Trojan Group has a policy of bringing

competitive hardware products to the
market, so its no surprise that the
introduction of their new TS007 2* accredited door
handle has received an unprecedented response
from customers.
Tony Chadwick, Group Managing Director of
Trojan explains, As a business we are constantly
looking at ways to help our customers and with
the new Document Q legislation this was another
opportunity to support them. As a result, we have
introduced a TS007 2* high security door handle,
which allows fabricators to fit a lower cost 1*
cylinder and still meet the compliance of Document
Q but at a much more competitive price. The take
up of this new product has been excellent.
corrosion guarantee too. Available in a full choice

of colours including Polished Gold (PVD), Brushed
Gold (PVD), Polished Stainless, Brushed Stainless
and White Powder coated over stainless colour
options.
Document Q, which came into effect on 1st
October, 2015 requires all windows and doorsets
to meet the requirements of PAS 24: 2014 or other
similar standards (which are all listed in Document
Q). Tony concludes, While this sounds like a big
change, for Trojan we were well ahead of the game.
The majority of our products already conform to
Document Q compliance and by adding additional
products such as our new TS007 accredited 2* door
handle, we are ensuring our customers have the
latest accredited products but at a very competitive
price.
The new 2* high security door handle also has all

the guarantees of quality that youd expect from a In short, its the perfect hardware partner!
Trojan product: it comes with a 10 year mechanical
guarantee and because it is manufactured from
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he Trojan Groups Sparta 2 window handle

has proved a very popular range in the
companys portfolio. But the introduction
of a new Sparta 2 aluminium window handle
option is set to make it more popular than ever.
Sparta 2 is the perfect combination of clever
functionality and elegant looks, continuing in
the tradition of all Trojans products.
The new Sparta 2 aluminium window handles
solid design makes it perfect for both domestic
and commercial applications. It is key lockable
and offers a reduced base height for improved
window opening clearance a feature that
fabricators and installers will doubtless find a
useful selling point.
As with all Trojan products, the Sparta 2

aluminium handle has been manufactured to
an extremely high standard to give outstanding
product performance. Sparta 2 has achieved
corrosion resistance on all finishes to the
requirements of BS EN 1670 Grade 4 and has
achieved BBA accreditation. As final evidence
of its quality, Sparta 2 comes with a ten year
guarantee.
Trojans ability to design and manufacture high
quality, cost-effective and value-added hardware
is clearly evident. The new aluminium Sparta
2 window handle is just the latest example of
another intelligently designed product from
Trojan.
Sparta 2s functionality is matched with an Tel: 01922 713 933

elegant ergonomic design that suites with all Email: info@trojangroup.com
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Available in a full choice of finishes including
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and White, the handle can be specified to suit
any interior.
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GLASS BLEND
INTO A CITYS
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HERITAGE
hen the brief for a

new development is to
blend in with a former
listed brewery and lodging house,
the result is inevitably going to
be something a little above the
ordinary and the Sillavan Way
development in Salford, Greater
Manchester, has lived up to those
expectations. It has also fulfilled
the local authoritys aspiration
for a landmark feature at the
Trinity Way location, which is the
main route into the city centre.
listed buildings, which are

now a mixture of commercial,
residential and professional uses
but remain a distinctive feature
of the citys industrial heritage,
and all in the red brick which
characterises much of historic
Greater Manchester.
us securing the second phase.

Spectus supported us every step
of the way, advising on technical
details and supplying coloured
profile on-time and in-full.
As further testament to the

Work of Worsley Glass and the
Spectus system, the fabricator
To complement the brick of both was appointed supply chain
the new and old buildings, RAL partner for a subsequent
7016 anthracite was chosen for Renaker development of almost
the exterior of the frames, with 500 apartments.
white inside. With the tallest
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windows and more than 100 specification, especially on the
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Spectus Elite 70 bevelled system, also used on some elevations.
the second phase of the project The windows and doors achieve
was awarded to Worsley Glass by a U-value of 1.2.
executive developer Renaker on
the strength of the quality and Anthony Kilbourn of Worsley
service the Spectus fabricator Glass said: The success of phase
had delivered on phase one.
one was an invaluable foot in the
door for Worsley. It proves how
The development is made up important each and every job is,
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development and innovation. We are now set to bring our many skills,
technological know-how and expertise to the new build sector.
Discover why UK suppliers, fabricators and installers should put their
trust in VEKA.
To learn more about the

VEKA new build offering call:
0121 749 8270

vekauk.com
BUILD A REPUTATION FOR THE PERFECT FINISH
f theres one thing that any consumer-facing

company must value above all else, then it
is surely reputation just ask Volkswagen!
Their recent admission of manipulating exhaust
emissions will make it extremely difficult to
persuade customers to trust them again for a very
long time.
that is applied to each project, the other being the

quality of the products that are used.
Installers of the Liniar range of windows, doors

and conservatories already work with the highest
quality products on the market but now a brand
new range of Liniar Approved colour matched
foam trims and installation products have been
You may not have a business the size of VW, but launched to enable them to provide a perfect
as a window installer, you will always be judged finish every time.
on the quality of your workmanship. A happy,
satisfied customer is likely to recommend you to The foam trims are produced in-house by Liniar
their friends and family, leading to more work, from 100% lead-free PVCu foam, and foiled using
more recommendations and a successful business. the same superior woodgrain effect coloured foils
And on the reverse side of the coin, just one below- as the rest of the products in the Liniar range.
par installation can damage the good standing
thats been hard to build and it can prove incredibly Tony Basile, Liniars Business Development Director,
difficult, if not impossible, to resurrect that explains further:
reputation. Research undertaken by the Consumer
Forum shows that people are three times more Liniar installation products have been carefully
likely to share a poor customer experience than a selected for window installers, builders and
good one.
contractors to offer a superb, fully matching finish and they perfectly complement the range of Liniar
There are two main factors when it comes to a windows, doors, bi-folds, patios and conservatory
professional finish; the first being the skill and care roofs.
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From high quality silicone sealants to beautifully
foiled foam trims, with glues, cleaners and other
accessories all approved by Liniar installers
will be able to achieve colour matched, longlasting and guaranteed installations.
Available through Liniar fabricators, the Liniar
Approved building products range comprises the
foam trims mentioned above, together with high
quality coloured, white and clear silicone sealant,
decorators caulk and expanding foam, window
boards, joints and end caps, cleaners and adhesives,
fixings and glazing packers - plus other accessories
including tools and touch up pens.
Liniars foam trims are made in-house from the
highest quality, lead free PVCu just like the rest
of our innovative products, says Tony, so installers
can be sure of a perfect match.
A lot of the products currently available on the
market are extruded using old dies whereas ours
are brand new and the quality difference is obvious.
Liniar trims are flat, rather than concave, to give a
much more attractive finish.
Were even offering

Liniar fabricators a
fully-branded, fully
stocked lockable
The trims, architraves and angles are also covered

with the same 10-year guarantee as Liniars
windows, doors and roofs, offering consumers a
single point of warranty for their installation.
The feedback so far has been that our list prices,
especially for items such as silicone sealants, are
extremely competitive so theres really no need
for Liniar window fitters to go anywhere else.
The next time an installer collects windows,
doors or conservatory products from their Liniar
fabricator, theyll also be able to purchase
everything they need from the range of Liniar
Approved installation supplies.
Were even offering Liniar fabricators a fullybranded, fully stocked lockable display cupboard
for their trade counters, making it simple for them
to get started.
Everything in the Liniar Approved range has been
carefully selected and given the Liniar stamp of
approval to ensure a perfect finish so make sure
you protect your well-deserved reputation for
quality by finishing your installations with Liniar
products.
Ask your Liniar Approved Fabricator for Liniar
installation supplies the next time you order
windows. To find your nearest fabricator go to
www.liniar.co.uk/find-a-fabricator.
Information about the new product range,
including technical and COSHH data, can be found
on the Liniar website at www.liniar.co.uk/supplies.
display cupboard for

their trade counters,
making it simple for
them to get started.
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Conservatories
Windows
Doors
Drop your
guns! FIT Show
amnesty
will clean
up window
fitting
Mama put my guns in the ground; I cant shoot Thermal imaging analysis has shown how much
them any more
heat can be lost at the edge of windows installed
using traditional methods. When the same windows
ts not known whether Bob Dylan had window
were fitted using TruFit sealing tape, an average of
fitters in mind when he penned those seminal
23 percent less heat was lost.
lyrics. But theyre certainly relevant now because
when it comes to the best way of sealing windows Because it works by expanding to seal all spaces
between the frame and wall effectively, the risk
and doors, the times they are a-changin.
of gaps due to poor application is eliminated.
Thats why a light-hearted Gun Amnesty at FIT
Draughts caused by cold spots are minimised, one
Show 2016 will urge visitors to lay down their
of the best ways of creating a feeling of comfort in
silicone guns and walk away with a roll of clean,
the home.
efficient TruFit sealing tape in exchange from
Edgetechs Director of Sales and Marketing Alan
Edgetech, a Quanex company.
Fielder says: Our tongue-in-cheek Gun Amnesty
Tests show that using sealing tape cuts heat loss by
allows installers to replace their messy, inefficient
almost a quarter, against windows sealed using a
silicone gun with a clean, effective alternative, a
silicone gun. Its also proven to be up to 20 percent
roll of TruFit no questions asked!
faster to use - making window fitting quicker,
cleaner and neater, as well as saving money. Live
Installers can drop their silicone guns in the Gun
demonstrations at the show will allow installers
Amnesty bin on Edgetechs stand number 336 in
to experience the benefits of working with TruFit.
Hall 3 at the FIT Show 2016, which takes place at
Pre-compressed expanding foam edge tape the International Centre, Telford, from 12-14 April.
provides an effective thermal barrier for window

www.edgetechig.co.uk
and door installation. This ensures true energy
rating performance and a long-life weather seal.
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Guardian Roof Launches New Seal of Professional

Production Quality for Manufacturers
uardian Roof has launched a new industry- facility ready for installation, including all fixings
leading seal of production quality and and insulations. Guardian even offers full technical
excellence guarantee.
support and on-site assistance with new installers
first installation.
From September, Guardian manufacturers will be
awarded the status of Professional Production Last month, Guardian Roof celebrated selling over
Facility which guarantees excellence in production 15,000 roofs throughout the UK In just 10 years.
of the Guardian Warm Roof System.
In September last year Guardian Roof launched
a new membership drive targeting a total of 400
Better still, it offers complete production peace of accredited installers by 2016.
mind for Team Guardian installers - the UKs largest
network of solid roof system installers.
Joe Kearney added:
For Guardian Joe Kearney said:
Our Team Guardian membership drive is going

from strength to strength. And we expect more
We believe this is the most rigorous seal of installers to join the team thanks to the peace
manufacturing quality our industry has ever seen. of mind our new Professional Production Facility
It covers every element of production, delivery status and excellence guarantee will bring.
and support to help manufacturers maintain the
standards for which Guardian is renowned. Our In just ten years, we have built partnerships with
new standard takes our entire supply chain to a hundreds of installers and some of the UKs finest
new level and includes a comprehensive audit fabricators. Their support for our unique business
system to ensure that all manufactured roofs are model and hard work is now paying off in massive
consistent right across the country.
success for the brand.
But it goes further than that. The pioneering
guarantee of excellence means our Team Guardian
installers know they can count on any Guardian
manufacturer quality. Not only do we guarantee
that the product will be exactly as requested and
described to exact building standards; but we also
pack, label and supply all components specifically
for ease of each installation.
The seal of excellence also formalises the famous
Guardian Roof pre-build: Before every Guardian
roof leaves the manufacturing facility, it is built to
completion prior to despatch. Then, every single
component is carefully labelled and packed for
ease of installation when on site.
We remain hugely grateful to each and every

one of our skilled fabricators and our incredible
network of skilled Team Guardian Installers. We
thank them for their efforts, belief and trust in the
UKs market-leading solid lightweight warm roof
solution.
More information about Team Guardian is
available by calling 0800 0665832 or visiting
www.guardianroof.co.uk/installer-registration/
Guardian Warm Roofs leave each manufacturing

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The most popular tiled conservatory roof system in the UK.
Nationwide professional production facilities

Fast and efficient estimating & quote service
Building regulations & documentation support
Full marketing tool-kit & ongoing help
Register today
www.jointeamguardian.co.uk
0808 281 9510
Liniar helps generate energy for eco-house project
wo years ago, Jo and Andy Thompson were living

in social housing at Unity Gardens, Long Sutton,
Lincolnshire - one of the UKs first zero-carbon housing
developments.
a self-build mortgage, continues Andy.
They had resigned themselves to being lifelong renters,

having no spare cash for a deposit; buying or even building
their own home was a pipe dream. We would watch TV
programmes like Grand Designs, but they were utterly
depressing because everyone had such big budgets, says
Andy.
Then one day, the dream of owning their own home became
more of a reality.
Jos mother moved into a semi-detached house in South
Lincolnshire and was sitting outside one day wondering how
she would look after the huge garden as she got older.
In June 2012, Jo and Andy did some sums and took the
plunge by offering to buy some of the garden to build their
own house. Jo comments: My mum was overjoyed when we
offered to buy the land it was her chance to help us and at
the same time, our chance to help her too.
Eco friendly
When it came to looking at house designs, we were inspired
by the development that we used to live in, which was
eco-friendly with no utility bills - and nice and simple. We
employed the help of local Architect Dr Jerry Harrall (www.
drharrall.com) a multi award winning designer of ecofriendly developments.
Jerry, a Chartered Architect, developer and independent
researcher, qualified in 1995 and has accumulated fourteen
years of first-hand experience designing, building, living,
working in and monitoring naturally heated, naturally
ventilated buildings. He has now to his credit designed
14 buildings that hold UKs highest Energy Performance
Certificates, as well as the seven lowest air pressure tests
on record.
Jerry reflects on the Planning process: The first challenge

came after submitting the plans to South Holland District
Council. The planners required a consensus as to whether
to support the application, due to the building being classed
as modern architecture. Luckily, however, the same local
authoritys Building Control team had a completely opposite
approach and championed the designs from the onset.
The issues arose as they were focusing on what wasnt in
the building as opposed to what was. The house has no
foundations, being simply built on a garage floor slab and
has no cavity walls, no plasterboard and no mechanical
ventilation.
The Thompsons previous home, Unity Gardens, is an

award-winning development created and designed by Jerry,
comprising six carbon negative single-storey dwellings
in Lincolnshire. The development was the first nearautonomous housing scheme of its kind and has achieved a
Code for Sustainable Homes Rating of Level 4.
Once Jerry had designed our new home, which wed named
FranklyBee, he submitted the plans keeping it simple to
avoid any hold ups. We then sorted the finance, applying for
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The Build
It took 12 months from submitting the plans to beginning
the build.
Andy continues: In March 2014, we moved into a caravan
on-site and building began.
Due to the differences in the way the building was designed,
trades-people had to take a new approach to the way they
worked. Bricklayers, for example, werent required to lay
bricks or leave cavities in the wall.
Our main objective was to build an eco-friendly home with
no utility bills exactly as we had been living in previously.
Jerry explains: The weakest area of a house is traditionally
the windows, as this is where most of the heat is lost. Most
standard house builders will usually get U-values of around
1.7W/m2K - but the aim for FranklyBee was to get below
1.0W/m2K.
Jo says: We hadnt heard of Liniar windows before, but
our architect recommended them as he had used them in
previous projects. We did look at timber as an option, but we
had seen it used in other developments where it had warped
and had problems with the seals. So, as we wanted a large
opening, we didnt want to risk it.
were set on having PVCu from the beginning. We found a

local Liniar installer, Bob Mills, who could help us achieve
our objectives.
Bob ordered windows with Liniar EnergyPlus six-chamber
profile, plastic composite spacer bar, triple glazing and low
emissivity film on the inside and outside to achieve a U-value
of 0.8W/m2K. By using this combination, the heat loss from
the house was reduced by 50%. The windows were installed
on a layer of external insulation as opposed to the usual
cavity, to further increase thermal efficiency.
Modern living
FranklyBee represents modern living, claims Andy, and
were delighted that the building is Energy Positive by 40%
- meaning that it generates 40% more energy that it uses.
Putting that into numbers, our house generates around 5,000
kWh of energy a year, but we only use around 3,000 kWh.
Overall, the build went smoothly from start to finish. It was
constructed exactly as it was designed, and best of all, we
received our first energy bill the other day as wed hoped,
it was actually a cheque!
To find out more about Liniar go to: www.liniar.co.uk.
We wouldnt touch aluminum with a bargepole! It was just

too expensive and not at all energy efficient. So really, we
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The VEKA UK Group builds new literature suite

for new build sector
s an industry-leading systems company,

The VEKA UK Group regularly updates
its literature to reflect the latest industry
legislation, newest products and up-to-date
services. The company has now unveiled an
updated suite of literature, advertising, direct mail
and more for the new build sector. This includes
a new and improved 20-page brochure tailored
toward specifiers, architects and fabricators.
This latest new build brochure highlights the many
benefits of working with such a well-established
organisation, showcasing not only the products
available but the added value advantages they
bring, such as sustainability, energy efficiency and
innovation.
The VEKA UK Group is part of the global VEKA

Group, which has earned an unrivalled reputation
over the last 40 years, and being part of the
international VEKA family means we can offer all
our UK customers stability, service and continuous
product innovation.
Our new brochure has been designed to showcase
the expansive range of services available from The
VEKA UK Group as well as the many innovative
products that have proven so popular in new
build applications. Whether your focus is energy
efficiency, noise reduction, thermal performance,
accessibility or eco-credentials - theres a product
to suit your needs.
However, we dont simply offer the perfect product

Head of Commercial Richard Garland explains: for every project, we can be the ideal partner
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throughout the process. The VEKA UK Group
envelopes the entire process, meaning we can
advise on every stage - from concept through to
completion of the build. Our expertise are beyond
compare and we offer a huge range of skills and
services that can benefit not only fabricators, but
also specifiers, architects and more.
Our experience allows the team to get to know
your requirements in detail and offer a thorough
consultation to ensure your projects success.
With installation surveys, prototype provision,
product testing, in-house CAD design, windload calculations, U-value calculations and all
the accreditations you can think of, you can rest
assured youre in safe hands with The VEKA UK
Group.
The industry forecast predicts huge growth in the
new build sector over the next five years and we
have the capacity to meet the increased demand
of this fast-growing market. Having benefited
from an investment of 4.2m, our mixing plant is
the countrys most technically advanced, and has
the production capacity to go from the current
48,000 tonnes to a possible 72,000 tonnes.
For architects and specifiers, we can also offer
the advantage of our trusted nationwide network
of fabricators and installers. With highly trained
fabrication and installation partners based
across the UK, we can offer the scalable volume
to meet the needs of every project.
To speak to The VEKA UK Team about your new
build project, or to request a copy of the new
brochure, please email commercialenquiry@
veka.com or call 0121 749 8270.
Network VEKA members

head up the installation
shortlist for G15 Awards
hree different Network VEKA members

have been shortlisted for categories in this
years G Awards.
Hampshire-based
KJM
Windows
and
Conservatories has been nominated for Installer
of the Year, while Rodda & Hocking and Thistle
Windows and Conservatories will be among those
battling it out for the Conservatory Installer of
the Year title.
Were pleased to see a number of our members
shortlisted for G15 awards, commented Colin
Torley, Sales and Marketing Director of The VEKA
UK Group. We know that every single member
company upholds exceptional standards, all the
time! So, its nice to see this commitment to
quality recognised, especially in a way that adds
a little glamour to the everyday hard work that
these companies put in.
We wish them all the very best of luck for the
Awards evening in November.
The G15 Awards encourage companies to strive
for excellence, which sits very well with Network
VEKAs ethos of consistent quality and continuous
improvement. The VEKA UK Group is proud to
sponsor the awards, supporting a fantastic event
that promotes professionalism in all aspects of
our industry.
www.veka.com
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The VEKA UK Group provides winning windows

for Burnley FC manager Sean Dyche
urnley FC manager, Sean Dyche has topped off

his stunning home renovation with a suite of
new windows and doors from another acclaimed
Burnley institution, The VEKA UK Group.
The products were fabricated and fitted by members of
the Groups pioneering installer support organisation,
Network VEKA.
Dave Jones, MD of The VEKA UK Group commented:
Seans a man of exacting standards a desirable
quality in a football manager so were thrilled that he
selected our products for his home renovation.
The profile was produced at our processing plant in
Burnley, and the windows were fabricated by Glazerite
and fitted by their fellow Network VEKA member
company, MG Windows.
It all adds up to an unbroken chain of quality from

extrusion to installation that few companies can
rival. Were proud to have now been able to show Sean
the process, from start to finish, after he came to look
around our Burnley processing plant earlier in the year.
Mr Dyche added: The quality of products and service
Ive received from The VEKA UK Group has been second
to none throughout. I now know about Network VEKA
and all its associated benefits too, and Id have no
hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking
to upgrade their windows and doors.
(Sean Dyche is pictured with one of his new A-rated,
Fully Sculptured windows from The VEKA UK Group,
fabricated and fitted by Network VEKA members,
Glazerite and MG Windows respectively.)
600
and
Counting...
The VEKA UK Group is proud to announce that 600 businesses are now enjoying the benefits of being Approved.
40,000
Over
Approved Installer retail brochures already

in circulation.
Over
140,000
Approved Installer branded items already
printed to date.
100s
of happy homeowners
matched up with their
local Approved Installer.
1 Call
Promoted to over
300,000
fabricators & installers through
industry advertising so far
since launch.
to 01282 725390
is all it takes to start getting YOUR

business Approved.
email: salesenquiry@veka.com
Web: vekauk.com/approvedinstaller
Top of the caps

The final touch to installing a PVCu conservatory is to fit top caps to hide the framework and provide an attractive
finish. However, a big problem for most conservatory roof manufacturers is in the preparation of their PVCu
single-walled top caps.
Not only do they provide poor thermal efficiency, but due to their flimsy construction they often bend and splay
when cut - making it practically impossible to perform a neat and accurate mitre and leaving the fitter with
ill-fitting parts to make the best of.
One way around this is to opt for aluminium top caps as they are rigid and therefore easier to cut however, they
can bring their own problems - not only do they not have the thermal benefits of PVCu, they are more expensive.
In addition, they are heavier to handle, scratch easily and are difficult to fit. Also, the gasket has to be added to
aluminium top caps manually, costing valuable man hours during the production process.
Best of both worlds

Designed to clip on effortlessly, Liniars twin-walled top caps encapsulate the best of both worlds. They are strong
and durable, making them easy to cut, and the design of the EnergyPlus roof top caps means a Liniar
conservatory is one of the most energy efficient on the market.
Because we are so proud of our product, and confident in its strength, we put it through a series of tests to see
exactly how it would fare in comparison to a single-walled equivalent. The results were conclusive, although no
surprise to us.
As part of the tests, a sample of both profiles was squeezed, twisted, stood upon, sat on and even driven over by
a car. The twin-walled top cap proved to be astoundingly strong while the single-walled samples left much to be
desired just take a look at the photos!
Magnificent mitres
Compound cuts to jack rafters are a joy with a consistent, professional-looking scribe every time. A secure, reliable
one-position location waves goodbye to excessive and uneven leg-splay. Mitred corners fit seamlessly, giving the
roof a beautiful finish.
Available with an unparalleled range of foiled finishes, twin-walled top caps arent the only benefit to buying a
Liniar conservatory roof. Liniars precision factory-fitted woodgrain foils give the authentic appearance of timber
without the maintenance. And, unlike other conservatories, end caps and glazing retainers are also foiled,
ensuring the whole installation matches for a stunning effect.
Bespoke designs
Each Liniar roof is designed on a bespoke basis to your exact specifications and delivered to site with all the parts
youll need and with colours available from stock, Liniars lead times are usually lower than other roof suppliers.
Visit the LiniarUK YouTube channel to watch our roof sales and installation videos, email sales@liniar.co.uk. or call
01332 883883 to give the Liniar roof kit a try.
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VEKA AG welcomes Network VEKA & Steve Davis
self-funded trip to Germany saw 45 During his presentation, it was reiterated

members, staff and friends of Network that the UK market is doing very well, which
VEKA head over to VEKA AG from all we know first-hand, but it was great to hear it
corners of the UK and Ireland.
reinforced.
While the majority of delegates travelled via
regional airports, a number of committed
motorcyclists made the trip on their beloved
bikes. Dennis Sumner from Force 8, Sue and
Phil Chick from Delta Plastics, Austin Greene
from Assure, and Assure Inspector Graham
Leonard each journeyed on two wheels.
This was followed by a tour of the plant and

lunch. Network VEKAs Brand Ambassador
Steve Davis took the opportunity to play Dr
Werner Schuler, also a member of the Executive
Board in a best of five game of pool (which Dr
Schuler won 3-2!) before he entertained us all
with one or two of his best trick shots.
Network VEKA MD John Ogilvie, who was

on the trip, explains: The entire group was
welcomed by Global VEKA Group Executive
Board Member Mr Bonifatius Eichwald for a
presentation about the history of the VEKA
worldwide group.
We were keen to thank our hosts for their

warm welcome and happily presented a signed
Steve Davis / Network VEKA picture, to show
our appreciation, along with a trophy for their
win in the pool competition...
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On the coach back to Dsseldorf we celebrated

with some authentic German beers while Pete
Mew of Mews Windows practised a few helpful
German phrases... in his thick West Midlands
accent!
We rounded the trip off with dinner at the
traditional Schumacker restaurant and a night
out in Dsseldorf Old Town.
It was a great chance for members to get
together in a light-hearted, social atmosphere,
while sharing their ideas and experiences. The
trip was a great combination of educational
and fun and weve already received some
fantastic feedback. Everyone had a thoroughly
enjoyable time and suggestions for next
years Network VEKA Tour are already being
discussed!
www.networkveka.co.uk
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The
TOUGHEST
Yet
12th-23rd June 2016

Vancouver, Canada
to Tijuana, Mexico
www.gmfundraising.co.uk/border2border
#GMFB2B
Charity
Training Starts in the Peak District for the GMF

Border2Border Toughest Cycling Challenge Yet
eam members of the GM Fundraising

Border2Border
(B2B)
Cycling
Challenge
sponsored by Deceuninck, got the first collective
taste of just how tough next years Vancouver, Canada
to Tijuana, Mexico ride will be when they took part
in Yorkshires 2015 Dark Peak Challenge. While the
landscape and the climate may be continents apart,
the challenge was a great taster for the team, covering
some 65 miles and scaling heights of 1640 feet.
The ride was officially started by Former World
Champion Yvonne McGregor MBE, Cycling Manager on
the Border2Border Cycling Challenge, and B2B team
members taking part included Matthew Glover, Darren
Lloyd, Andrew Glover, Mike James, Alan Sadler and Nigel
Barrett. The West Yorkshire Windows team line up was
completed by, James Elston and Andy Ibberson.
Gary Morton comments: Taking place over 11 days next
June, spanning 2,016 miles between Vancouver, Canada
and Tijuana, Mexico, offering up 92,295 feet of climbing
and temperatures in excess of 40 degrees, the GMF B2B
ride is being described as the Toughest Yet for good
reason. Without the necessary advanced training there
is no way even an experienced cyclist would survive
the B2B challenge. Thats why the 18 strong riding

team are already starting a regime of planned training
of the 2,500 miles target prior to the ride, including
75,000 feet climbing and at least fifteen, 70 plus mile
rides over the next 12 months.
Riders commented that this Dark Peak challenge
really proved how essential this training is as many of
the days on B2B are far tougher. It was the first of many
such training weekends with more to follow including
Wales, Mallorca & the Peak District.
Look out for links to meet the full team via social media
in the coming weeks.
To follow the progress of the team during their 12
month training visit www.gmfundraising.co.uk/
border2border, like us on Facebook or follow: @
gmfundraising on Twitter, and look out for the hashtags
#GMFB2B for regular updates. Most importantly the
fundraising starts now and each of the team has their
own profile pages on the website, with links to their
fundraising pages on JustGiving.
Charity
Send your
Christmas
Greetings
with GM
Fundraising
ollowing the success of last years

Christmas cards, GM Fundraising have
commissioned some more cards from the
children at Hope House Childrens hospice.
GM Fundraising worked directly with the
children from Hope House to create these
unique cards and the drawings are courtesy of
Lilly, Leona, Sion, Robert & Becky, whose designs
were chosen. Gary Morton, founder of GM
Fundraising, explains The Christmas drawings
from Hope House this year have created some
truly wonderful cards. With Christmas fast
approaching we have set ourselves the target
of selling as many of these special cards to as
many people in our industry as we can.
So if you are traditional enough to be sending

out a Christmas card this year, send these cards
and give money for these amazing children
and a very worthy cause during this special
time of year
Each pack contains a mixed pack of 20 cards.
The cards can be personalised with your
company logo and own message for a small
additional charge when ordering over 60.
Packs can be purchased directly from the GM
Fundraising website www.gmfundraising.
co.uk/cards or from any of the GM Fundraising
team.
More information on GM Fundraising can be
found at www.gmfundraising.co.uk.
We were really pleased with the positive

feedback and support we received last year,
selling more than 4000 cards, many of which
were personalised with company logos and
messages. Every penny raised went straight to
the Hope House Childrens Hospice.
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Charity
SYNSEAL GROUP SUPPORTS BBC

DIY SOS WAR VETERANS PROJECT
ynseal group companies Masterdor Ltd and

Sheerframe Ltd have helped Nick Knowles and
the BBC DIY SOS team to transform properties
in Manchester and create high quality homes suitable
for British war veterans and local community residents.
In BBC1s two-part special, the DIY SOS team delivered
its most ambitious project to date when it agreed
to refurbish more than 60 houses in Manchesters
New Street and Canada Street. The programme of
building works was undertaken to create an improved,
more resident-friendly neighbourhood and included a
Walking With The Wounded advice and therapy centre
as well as extensive streetscaping work.
Masterdor Ltd was delighted to supply 15 composite
residential doors with Sheerframe outer frames on the
project and supplier partners Select Engineering Asia,
UAP Hardware and Distinction Doors also contributed
associated door components free of charge. The
Masterdor doors were expertly fitted by Glen Bracek of
CLG Joinery who provided on-site installation services.
Sheerframe Ltd provided PVC-U extrusions for energyefficient windows in the 66 homes which were
specially fabricated and fitted by leading window, door
and curtain walling manufacturer and installer CMS
Window Systems.
When we heard what the DIY SOS team were planning
to undertake in Manchester we all wanted to contribute
in a meaningful way, comments Synseals Chief
Executive David Leng, This endeavour was obviously
for such a good cause and the BBC programmes
screened in October were both heart-warming and
inspirational. I would like to thank our associated
Synseal suppliers and fabricator partners for their
additional hands-on support and practical assistance
with this impressive community project.
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VBH GOES
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www.vbhgb.com
ardware specialist VBH has added NT Designo Designo 2 has been present in its original turn first
2 to its range.
form in Germany for some years and has met with
approval from German fabricators and installers.
Designo 2 is the latest concealed hinge Tilt Now that it is available in the Tilt before Turn forbefore Turn tilt and turn hardware system from mat peculiar to the UK and Irish markets, it arrives
the respected German manufacturer Roto-Frank, as a tried and tested product.
and replaces the NT R, or Royal, system.
VBH Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson says Our
Most of VBHs customers who have been using Roto customers have been very happy to upgrade
Royal have now upgraded to Designo 2 and VBH to Designo 2 as the changes to their stock holding
reports that the transition has been smooth. This is minimal and they can see some genuine advanhas been helped by the fact that the main differ- tages. The fitting procedure is largely unchanged
ences between the two systems are in the top and with the main difference being a faster, jigless,
bottom hinge components. All the main locking fitting method for the hinges. The hinges themcomponents are unaffected by the change so dis- selves are small but immensely strong. This is a
ruption to fabricators has been kept to an absolute plus point for specifiers and building designers
minimum.
as large and heavy windows can be built with
Designo 2. This gives them more scope when
Designo 2s hinges carry a sash weight of 100Kg specifying glazing sizes, and triple glazing in paras standard, but this can be upgraded to 150Kg if ticular.
the optional load transfer device is fitted. Another
feature of the system is that the profile related More on Roto Designo 2 and VBHs other products
hinges self locate into the frame corners without can be requested via www.vbhgb.com or by calling
the need to pre-drill fixing holes or support pin direct on 01634 263300.
holes with a drilling jig or template.
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atiomaster, one of the UKs best-known Epwin Group Marketing Manager Gerald Allen
names in sliding patio doors, has named said: Despite the inroads made by bi-folds,
Priya Bains as its new Brand Manager.
the patio market is still alive and kicking.

PatioMaster is the brand that is leading that
Priya joins at the time when PatioMaster, part market and the dealer network is what is
of the Epwin Group, is looking to develop and driving it forwards. The role of Brand Manager
strengthen its fabricator network across Britain in supporting and powering that drive is a
and Ireland, including its lead generation very important one and we know Priya is
resource and trade and consumer marketing just the right person to fulfil that role. She is
support, as well as seeking new ways to help bright and enthusiastic and very keen to start
dealers build sales.
meeting dealers and discussing their needs

and priorities.
She said of her appointment: I am very excited

about taking on the challenge of helping to
develop the network of PatioMaster dealers.
My main priority will be to build a close
communication loop and stable support
system for them and I am looking forward very
much to working with them all.
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Part Q: Do all doors

make the cut?
Dear Editor,
Amends to Approved Document Q are now in force release the locking device on the inside of the door
and it has been interesting to see how the industry should be a minimum of class P1A in accordance
has responded in the run up to October 1st. This with BS EN 356:2000. Double- or triple-glazed
past week in particular has provided a flurry of units need to incorporate only one pane of classactivity from hardware manufacturers, testing P1A glass.
and certification companies, industry bodies and
of course, composite door suppliers. We have all
To achieve a P1A classification, this glass needs to
seen Solidors video which demonstrates its door
be at least 6.8mm laminated, not toughened.
passing the more demanding PAS 24 cut tests, but

what we have also seen is a lack of commotion Our Decorative Door Products (DDP) division has
been offering 6.8mm as an option on laminates
concerning the role played by the door glass.
since August 2013, covering both our Signature
That this seems to be flying under the radar is imported units and those manufactured in-house
particularly surprising - you wouldnt lock your car at our Hawick facility. As an integral part of the
and leave the windows open, likewise it is common
supply chain, its important for us to understand
sense for what is potentially the most vulnerable
the changing legislation to ensure we are ahead of
part of the door to be protected. As demonstrated the game in providing the correct specification of
by Solidors powerful video*, an intruder could units to our customers. I wonder if every door glass
break into an unsecured slab in a minute and a provider can say the same.
half, so just imagine how quickly they could break
through unsecured glass.
Guy Hubble, Joint Managing Director, RegaLead

*http://www.solidor.co.uk/solidor-tv
The facts:
The amended Document Q states that all doors
and windows for use in new build projects must
be manufactured to a design that has been shown
by test to meet the security requirements of British
Standards publication PAS 24:2012.
Under PAS24:2012 any glazing which, if broken
would allow someone to insert their hand and
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O
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He continued: Both of these were important
a sale ten new accounts within days developments for DOORCO, especially the
its little wonder that DOORCO was
move into prepped slabs which was a very
quick to book a return to the FIT Show in 2016. major diversification for us, and were pleased
With that kind of success from the first two
shows, there was never any doubt well back
next year, said MD Dan Sullivan.
to say both FIT Shows delivered the results we

needed. They played a real part in the success
of these products as well as the companys
growth overall.
We went to the first event to showcase our

major new venture into prepped composite
At FIT 2016, we will not only be featuring a
door slabs, as well as our new in-house painting number of product innovations but also new
facility, and by the end of the show 20% of all customer service initiatives and we are looking
our visitors had signed up to the range.
for the same kind of results the third time

around.
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ENDURANCE LAUNCH COMPOSITE

CLASSICAL COLLECTION
ndurance Doors from Rocal

have just launched their new
Classical Collection, as part
of their ever expanding range of
solid and secure composite doors,
which now boasts 16 colours and
woodgrains inside or out, along
with 11 different frame colours.
This exciting Classical Collection of
door styles, which includes the new
Wentwood and Walton designs, has
been inspired by traditional timber
door designs and those of the
Victorian and Georgian eras. Rocal
was one of the founding companies
in the solid core composite door
market back in 2002 and the relaunch of the Endurance brand
at the back end of 2014 reflects
the new face of the business, as it
looks to cement its position as a
major player in the composite door
market.
Given the nature of these new
door designs, Endurance Doors
expects that consumers will look to

choose the Winkhaus AV2 Heritage
automatic, multi-point locking
system rather than a handle to
the exterior and theres also the
opportunity to upgrade to the key
less AV2-B battery operated and
AV2-E electronic multi-point lock.
Strong colours such as rich red
and racing green are expected to
be popular, along with Chartwell
Green, Pearl Grey and Rosewood.
In 2015 alone there have been
16 new door designs launched
including these latest period
inspired Wentwood and Walton
doors, along with the introduction
of Walnut and Pearl Grey as new
finishes for both the door slab and
the standard REHAU door frames.
Both the REHAU TOTAL70S and
TOTAL70C
5-chambered
door
frames are now available across
the Endurance Solid and Secure
composite door range.
Stephen Nadin, managing director

of Rocal Group commented:
Over the last 12 months weve
generated considerable momentum
in the business and the Classical
Collection will help further fuel
this success. Weve got bold growth
plans now in place and a strategy
to make the Endurance brand
totally synonymous with product
quality, innovation and excellent
customer service in solid and secure
composite doors.
For further information on the
Endurance Solid and Secure
composite
door
range
for
complete door sets or for slab only
manufacturing, please log on to
www.endurancedoors.co.uk, e-mail
sales@endurancedoors.co.uk
or
call the sales office on 01652
659259.
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35 years young
ustomers come first at

Everglade Windows. So when
the guests descended on the
annual customer conference and 35
year anniversary celebrations, they
were excited to see the stunning
new look reception and showroom.
After a welcome and presentations
from the leadership team at
Everglade, customers were able to
see how Everglades vibrant new
look and products could help them.
As part of the 35th year celebrations
Everglade had a massive makeover.
The front entrance hallway and
upstairs to reception, showrooms
and offices, have all been refurbished
in the new brand colours of roasted
fig and grey.
Weve worked so hard to get this
ready for the 35th year celebrations,
says Reena Gjoci, Marketing Director
at Everglade. We have over 2,500
square feet of showroom space.
The new arzone has ten sets of
ar high performance wide span
doors. Featuring our exclusive

super slim meeting stile on the ar
LS range and an impressive cornerless configuration. ar accredited
retailers at the conference loved
the newly commissioned lightboxes
to show all the benefits of the doors
in the most vibrant ar orange.
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Standard compliant sliding patio
door. Its so easy to use. Both Kevin
Warner from Kommerling and Mike
Hill from Fullex Locks were on
hand to demonstrate this ground
breaking PVCu patio door.
The window and door showroom is

devoted to all the other products in
Everglades massive range. Installers
can bring their retail customers to
our showroom, so it has to show
all the windows and doors at their
best. Even the product descriptions
have been created to reflect the
new Everglade branding.
While visitors were looking round,

Everglades hospitality was at its
best. A vast array of Indian food
was freshly cooked on site. Later
banqueting tables were brought
into the arzone so guests could sit
and eat. For some though, it was the
newly fitted kitchen island that was
the preferred place as the evening
hotted-up.
We have always given customers

lots of product choice, adds Reena.
And now we have every one of
them on display. It makes it so
much easier for retail customers to
imagine how it will look when they
see a full sized window or door.
In between the two showrooms,
visitors could see the very first
It was a fantastic day and it

was brilliant that so many of our
customers, suppliers and friends
came to celebrate our 35th
anniversary with us, adds Reena.
Each guest took home a goody-bag
of treats as a thank you for sharing
our day. Everyone said they had a
wonderful time.
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Phoenix Doors introduces additional

composite door outer-frame
hoenix Doors, part of MASCO

UK Window Group has added
a new PVC-U outer-frame to
its GRP composite door range that
will further help to eliminate any
colour match issues for installers.
most of the three outer-frames

currently being offered by Phoenix.
The composite door and PVC-U door

panel manufacturer has added the
Liniar white profile to the dedicated
outer-frame options for its Phoenix
County Collection composite doors.
For customers wanting to add a

splash of colour surrounding their
new entrance doors, Phoenix can
also offer foiled outer-frames coated
in a wide range of RAL shades to
suit particular requirements. Highquality finishes are created at
Phoenix Doors in-house spraying
facility, which opened in early 2015.
This new addition complements the

existing choices of Duraflex outerframes in Warm White or Brilliant
White, plus the 70mm Eurocell
composite door outer-frame system
specifically designed to work with a
44mm width door leaf. Woodgrain
foil finishes are also available for
Adding Liniar to our range gives us

a great offering to the marketplace
and provides extra flexibility for
customers who can supply our door
with the same outer-frame profiles
as their windows. This eliminates
any colour-match issues, for
example when butting up sidelights
and top lights, commented Haydon

Statham, Phoenix Doors Sales
Director.
Being able to colour-match
with even more windows makes
economic sense and keeps the
job cost-effective. Broadening our
outer-frame range has given us
another string to our bow and is
part of our on-going commitment
to delivering a wider range of
industry-leading quality products,
added Haydon.
For more information, please call
Phoenix Doors on 01487 740469,
email
info@phoenixdoorpanels.
co.uk or visit the website at www.
phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk.
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Phoenix Doors: the rise of the doublerebated composite door
hoenix Doors, part of MASCO

UK Window Group, says
demand for its double-rebated
composite door range has risen in
recent months due to increased
awareness among fabricators and
installers for a high-end product
from a dependable manufacturer.
Since the successful launch

of Meridian, our new highperformance 70mm double-rebated
composite door, in the summer we
have been amazed at the uptake
from customers wanting a high
quality product with reliable
delivery and, crucially, from a
sustainable supplier, comments
Haydon Statham, Phoenix Doors
Sales Director.
He points out that their newest,
premium addition to an already
comprehensive composite door
range represents a significant
widening of choice in the
competitive composite door market.
It appears that double-rebated
doors are the way forward; weve
been surprised at how many people
are seeking this twin rebate concept

that helps to open up the door to
new opportunities alongside our
traditional 44mm composite door
offering, continues Haydon.
Phoenix,
a
long-established
Cambridgeshire-based composite
door and door panel manufacturer,
can supply Meridian in ten days
from receipt of order to delivery
anywhere in the UK.
For more information, please

call Becky at Phoenix Doors on
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Haydon adds: Ultimately, a range of
factors are driving the popularity of
this unique and high end product,
which is not a one-size fits all
door. Just as importantly, window
companies need to have confidence
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every time; we have the capacity to
do this and welcome new enquiries.
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TRUEDOR DELIGHTED TO SIGN GEORGE

CLARKE FOR ANOTHER YEAR
he man who has become the face of the

Composite Door market in the UK is set to
continue his promotion of the Truedor brand.
George Clarke has agreed to continue his work with IG

Doors to promote their Truedor brand for another year
following the success of their initial partnership. The
TV personality so well known to so many will continue
his role as an ambassador for Truedor and will play an
even bigger part in the marketing efforts in the coming
12 months.
Sales and Marketing Manager for the Truedor brand
When I visited their factory last year I realised the
Richard Kirman confirmed the news and announced
precision, the care, and the skill that they put into every
that the company is absolutely delighted that George
door, and that they understood what was important to
has agreed to continue working with IG Doors.
me in terms of the right products being complementary
From our point of view the relationship with him has
to the right property type.
been an outstanding success; but we know he is very
My background is buildings, and their understanding
passionate about brand integrity, and so him agreeing
of the subject was a real breath of fresh air they really
to work with us again tells us that we have done things
get the importance of offering the right products to
the right way and achieved everything we set out to do
homeowners of different property types.
over the last 12 months.
This year is going to be really exciting for us all; they
He is a great ambassador for us; he understands what
have great new products coming out yet again and I
a composite door does to a building, and the guidance
am delighted that they are so keen to continue our
and thinking he has given to us have been outstanding.
relationship it shows true commitment to what they
His summary of the different building types in the UK
believe in and I am delighted to be alongside them
and his understanding of the types of doors which best
once again.
suit them has been a real asset for us and has become
a great selling point.
Getting FIT for the Show

Truedor will once again be at the FIT Show (12th-14th
He has great credibility with the home owners he is
April 2016 at Telford International Centre) and as well
very much a trusted name, and our installers feel very
as showing their latest door styles and colours they
comfortable selling a product endorsed by him. He is
will also be showing their tailored support packages
not a celebrity endorsement for the sake of it; he is
for all types of installer groups. It is one of the many
a celebrity who has great credibility for the type of
outstanding features of the Truedor offering that their
product we sell and the nature of where those products
support packages are purposely bespoke to the needs
are installed.
of the installer whether working from a van or a
Commenting on his decision to sign up with Truedor

for a further 12 months George commented I am really
pleased to continue my work with the team at Truedor.
showroom, buying from a trade counter or installing

into new-build or social housing all underpinned by
an outstanding product range and great service.
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Revolutionary AutoLock
Launched by John Fredericks
or John Fredericks, launching a dynamic, new

security product on todays market takes more
than a simple evaluation of current industry
products and then making improvements on what
already exists. Revolutionising a sector takes time,
patience and a commitment to innovation that
will provide a unique solution, which combines
superior quality and lasting guarantees.
As such, the R&D department at John Fredericks
has taken this responsibility very seriously with
the launch of a new, fully patented product that
will revolutionise door security across the UK and
Europe. When looking at tomorrows secure door
market the company considered it vitally important
to consider todays issues with an eye on future
market direction and end user requirements.
Consequently, the new Autolock was created which
provides the ultimate in security and functionality.
this new system now provides specific technical

advantages for the elderly and vulnerable, which
was an essential part of the product development
according to Managing Director, Steve Darkins.
The unique capabilities of the Autolock maximises
security via IS. cams and hookbolt combinations
that are PAS24 tested. On closing the door, all
locking points are automatically triggered without
any need to activate the lever handle, and a turn of
the key deadlocks the door. This also prevents the
door from bowing as the locking points are always
engaged when the door is closed.
Subsequently, the configuration of the device

completely eliminates warping, twisting and air
leaks thanks to meticulous Austrian design from
the MACO engineers. The distinctive features of
this proven device provide a unique ten point
locking system that automatically secures the
For the last 18 months, technicians and senior door via the MACO Silent Latch function. This
management at the company have been working ensures easy to use doors with latch compression
closely with the MACO team in Austria and the and a flexible adjustment on the lock side.
UK, and subsequently have introduced the proven,
The Autolock is available only from John Fredericks
patented door locking solution for domestic and
and will be introduced initially as a standard fitting
commercial applications. This device is available
on all new composite doors and other single doors
exclusively from John Fredericks and can be
in the companys range from 1st December 2015,
adapted for a broad range of applications including
with the idea of developing this further and rolling
domestic properties, schools, commercial premises
it out into a double door solution early in 2016.
and properties with high security specifications.
Recognised as an industry leader in relation to
Currently it is estimated that 70% of consumers do
thermally efficient, innovative, pvc-u windows and
not use the multi-point locking facility now fitted
doors, the company also supplies purpose-driven
to most pvc-u doors, leaving people vulnerable to
locking devices and a wide range of exceptional
break-ins and the door susceptible to misalignment.
solutions for the building sector.
With this in mind, the Research and Development
Kevin Whiting, Managing Director of MACO UK,
team evaluated the needs of all types of
long term partners with John Fredericks Plastics,
consumers during the design and development
a division of A&B Glass Group, commented: MACO
stages of the new Autolock product. In particular,
understood the detailed findings by the research
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to specifically targeting the problem of consumers
not properly locking their doors , whilst at the
same time still enabling the elderly and less able
to operate them easily.
John Fredericks Plastics commissioned our
Research and Development teams in the UK and
Austria to fulfil this need, we in turn developed a
smooth operating, highly secure automatic door
lock with absolute minimal force required to lock
it. Simply push the door closed and a turn of the
key its locked.
When A&B Glass Group approached MACO some
18 months ago to develop the project MACO were
driven to ensure that their in-depth knowledge of
the industry was paramount to the door locks final
design and build, the design and engineering is a
truly revolutionary solution not just for today but
also the future of the door locking industry as a
whole.
The system is extremely versatile and can be
configured for all styles of single doors including

composite doors. Ensuring customers can offer
innovative design options that will provide
matchless security and exceptional quality has
been a priority for management at both John
Fredericks and MACO.
Steve Darkins, Managing Director at John
Fredericks comments, The new Autolock has
been meticulously designed alongside the MACO
development team, with the specific purpose of
bringing a lock to the market that excels in terms
of performance and security standards.
We are driven to satisfy the emerging lock needs
of an ever changing market and believe that the
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That was the message from UK PVCu systems company
Sheerframe, and window, door and curtain walling
fabricator and installer CMS Window Systems, at the latest
seminar in the CMS Technical Masterclass Programme.
Held recently at the companys state of the art educational
facility, the Innovation Hub, the seminar was attended by
more than 25 housing specifiers and managers from local
authorities and housing associations across Scotland.
According to David Strang, Sheerframes Key Accounts
Director, who presented the seminar, the absence of a
joined up strategy to meet the demand for new homes,
coupled with the impracticality of controlling UK energy
prices, means improving the building fabric of our social
housing is the obvious way to help those most at risk from
fuel poverty.
The Scottish Government pledged to eradicate fuel
poverty by 2016, but with only a few months left before
that deadline it seems were a long way from where we are
supposed to be. So we must keep up the drive for better
quality building fabric, particularly in social housing, to
reduce the need for heating in the poorest households
and allow tenants to save money.
Up to 67% of household heat loss is through the windows,
doors and walls so upgrading using todays proven,
thermally superior window and door technology is as high
a priority as boiler and central heating replacement.
Sheerframe window systems are used by CMS to
manufacture all its PVCu windows. The thermal
performance of these windows is optimised thanks to the
design of the multi-chambered Sheerframe 8000 profile
which is reinforced using Thermlock FP. This is a structural
PVC foam fixing reinforcement made from 100% lead,
barium and cadmium free PVC, which eliminates the need
for poorly insulating metal reinforcements it also makes
windows 15% lighter so less demanding for installers.
David adds: Installing triple glazed Zero Carbon windows

and doors with 0.8 W/m2K U values are increasingly seen
as effective solutions to reducing fuel poverty.
The Sheerframe seminar was the third in the Technical
Masterclass Programme organised by CMS as part of
its support for clients, designed to help them improve
the quality and energy efficiency of their housing
stock. Previous seminars have helped specifiers gain
best practice insights into hardware and security, with
expertise provided by Yale and Securistyle, and the latest
advanced glazing options thanks to technical guidance
from GLASSOLUTIONS Saint-Gobain.
The next seminar will take place in November in
conjunction with Rockwool, with technical insights into
external wall insulation (EWI) on the agenda.
To find out more about the Technical Masterclass
Programme and CMS Window Systems visit:
www.cmswindows.com.
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PROFILE 22 IS BACK AT GREENBUILDEXPO
WITH BES6001 FOR RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

Stand E14
November 10 & 11, Manchester Central
rofile 22, part of the Epwin Group, is once

again returning to GreenbuildEXPO, the annual
Sustainable Building and Refurbishment event,
not only featuring its energy-efficient new Fully
Reversible Window but also highlighting the Groups
unique BES6001 accreditation for responsible sourcing.
Commercial Sales Director Andrew Reid and Specification
Managers Jenny Cann and Sonia Travis will be among
staff on hand to speak in detail about the FRW, with its
potential to achieve U-Values as low as 0.8, as well as
the BES accreditation, Profile 22s other energy-efficient
products and of course the companys Approved Window
Contractor network.
Andrew Reid said: Energy efficiency is continuing to
take an ever greater priority among architects and
specifiers in commercial building and refurbishment
and GreenbuildEXPO has always proved the ideal event
for us to communicate our message to them.
As well as our the energy efficiency of our windows and
doors however, the Epwin group, including Profile 22, is
still the only PVC-U system supplier to hold BES6001 for
responsible sourcing of materials so our environmental
credentials begin even before the profile leaves our
factory.
He added: GreenbuildEXPO also provides the platform
to emphasise the significance and value of a strictly
managed and controlled Approved Window Contractor
network such as that provided by Profile 22.
Profile 22 offers one of the most specified PVC-U
window and door systems available, with over 30 years
experience in the refurbishment and new housing sectors.
Its new fully reversible window has been manufactured
using low carbon technology as well as pioneering the
manufacturers thermal barrier technology for achieving
greater thermal performance. BIM Objects for the Profile
22 FRW can also be accessed at www.profile22.co.uk.
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R9 PROMISES REVOLUTIONARY
NEW PRODUCT FOR FIT 2016
he company behind Residence 9 the

revolutionary window system that took the
market by storm in 2009 is promising similar
revelations at the FIT Show in April 2016.
Eclectic Systems has invested heavily in research
and development, machinery, stock, and marketing to
ensure that it will hit the ground running with the new
system as soon as it is launched.
The company is taking one of the largest stands at
the FIT Show (116m2) to show off the new product,
after unwavering success with Residence 9 at previous
shows.
Fabricators and installers could be manufacturing and
installing our revolutionary new product within weeks
of it launching at the FIT Show, promised marketing
manager Sarah Hitchings.
It is the first show at which the company will be
exhibiting since it was acquired by the DW3 Group in
April 2015, along with sister company Window Widgets,
Solidor and Nice Door Panels.
The FIT Show 2013 was instrumental in the launch of
R9 to the industry, when we displayed the innovative
window system properly for the first time to fabricators
and installers. The Telford-based show is a key
marketing route for us to get our message out to the
industry because our relationship with fabricators and

installers is vital to the success of the launch, and The
FIT Show enables to make as a big a splash as possible.
All details regarding the new product have been kept
completely under wraps. Anyone fortunate enough to
be allowed access to any of the designs have been
obliged to sign non-disclosure contracts, which means
potential customers, competitors and journalists have
been left completely in the dark, except for a few
teasing details.
It will be a super premium option that will create a
whole new market, just like R9 did, Sarah said.
Residence 9 is a premium window system designed to
replicate the 19th century flush sash timber window
that can be considered for use in conservation areas
due to its authentic appearance. Thanks to its success,
other systems companies and fabricators have seen the
market potential and have launched their own flush
sash alternatives as a result.
Residence 9 can be found at stand 370. To find out more
about them, visit www.residence9.co.uk.
The Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) Show takes place
at The International Centre Telford on the 12th, 13th
and 14th April 2016. Further information is available at
http://www.fitshow.co.uk/stand-packages.
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Lee Clarke
Managing Director
Always looking to be innovative, We are a growing media company that lead the way in trade
industries with the future of digital marketing, we produce interactive digital magazines that
include video & podcasting, we have digital weekly news bulletins, Video news casts & we also
offer a variety of packages to make sure your business & products are seen. We also have our own
in house video production & our new studio we will be providing video production for small to
large business, script writing, animation videos, bespoke videos & commercial ready video. for more
information ask for Lee Clarke or Nick Padley on 01924 847875.
Michael Greenwood
SEO & Internet Marketing Director

Michael is the techie of MyTradeTV and deals with the IT side of the business. Search Engine
Optimisation (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing and overall Digital Marketing
specialist with a vast amount of experience in Web Usability, User Experience and Conversion
Rate Optimisation. Michael can also advise on & help with anything domain name & web hosting
related. Having attained an HNC and HND in Computing and a BSc Honours Degree in IT and has
worked in the industry for over 14 years, Michael has a diverse skillset. When not hard at work,
Michael enjoys family time, playing tennis, watching films, reading and is a keen guitarist.
Nick Padley
Creative Director / Video Production

Nick has over 10 years of video production industry experience & in that time has developed
a number of skills including script development, filming, directing & editing. Nick joined the
MyTradeTV team in 2015 with the prime remit of developing and managing the video production
arm as well as the creative direction of the company. Outside of corporate Nick has written an
award nominated short sci-fi screenplay, 'Automaton' (Rhode Island International Film Festival,
Super Shorts), directed his own internationally screened short film 'Lie With Me' (Branchage Film
Festival, Swansea Bay Film Festival) & edited internationally screened short films 'Kami' (Leeds
International Film Festival) & 'The Kiss' (Bradford International Film Festival, Deaffest, Shuffle Film
Festival, NY Disabilities Film Festival, The Irish Deaf Film Festival & many more).
Diane Clarke
Accounts
Diane graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree in Music (with Hons) in June 2000. Her
love of Sunny climates and children meant she was able to enjoy working abroad with children
for a major UK Tour Operator. Upon her return to the UK Diane then went on to complete a Post
Graduate Certificate in Education in 2005. She enjoyed a successful career in teaching and reduced
her hours to part time when she decided to start a family with her husband. Diane continued
teaching part time and also started working part time in the accounts department for her Husbands
company, MyTradeTV which was founded in 2012. As MyTradeTV grew and became more successful
Diane stopped teaching to focus on working in Accounts for MyTradeTV. When not at work Diane
loves nothing more than spending quality time with her family and also playing music.
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Helen Duval
Producer
Helen has a passion for media production with her career roots based in BBC television. She has
worked extensively in the media over the last 25 years working on national broadcast programmes
including Top Gear, Gardeners World, Newsroom, Central and BBC drama production. As a freelance
producer she has also worked in the marketing arena both nationally and internationally at director
level. Here she has initiated marketing campaigns and event organisation for clients across a
broad range of industries, including, Motoring, Health, Dental, Engineering, Legal, Construction,
Home and Leisure as well as The Arts. LAMDA educated with BA (Hons) Helen enjoys the creative
development of projects from brainstorming initial concepts to final edit and transmission. She
also has extensive editing skills. When away from work Helen has eclectic tastes having a keen
interest in travel, music production, Italy, drama coaching as well as learning to sail though not
all at the same time.
Rob Wade
Graphic Designer
Rob became interested in graphic design after co-founding an online design forum - gfxskool.com
in 2005 at only 14 years old. He used this community to learn many digital imaging applications.
The forum opened his eyes to all types of digital art & graphic design, he was hooked at a very early
age. After finishing school he studied graphic design at Worcester school of art/design & obtained a
btec national diploma in graphic design. Three years later he completed his graphic design degree
(BA Hons) at the University of Huddersfield where he still resides today. He now works as the sole
designer at My Trade TV creating our digital, interactive magazines. On weekends he DJ's around
the country playing club nights wherever he's booked. He also runs his own monthly jungle/sound
system night in Huddersfield. When not DJ'ing, he likes to strum away on his guitar & play the odd
acoustic gig.
Appointments
Singing salesman welcomed to the Liniar fold
ue to an unprecedented
response to the launch of
Liniars installation supplies
range, the innovative company
has moved quickly to recruit an
enthusiastic new sales manager to
help manage the influx of inquiries
and he cant wait to tune in to the
companys success.
If the name Phil Turner doesnt ring
a bell with those in the industry,
then the face and voice might
spark memories of him leading an
impromptu sing-along session with
his guitar in the bar of the Holiday
Inn after the Gala Dinner at the last
FIT Show.
Originally from Cheshire but now
living in Stoke-on-Trent, Phil has
25 years of industry experience
behind him, specialising in fixings
and fastenings. He joins Liniar from
Rapier Star where he spent more
than 11 years as Technical Sales
Manager for the North, dealing with
stockists, builders merchants and
directly with the window industry.
I began my career as an office
junior before moving on to
technical support and then being
sent out on the road. And Ive been
on the road ever since, says Phil.
Ive always been very passionate
about the technical side of things
and thats one of many elements
that attracted me to Liniar.
When the position came up at Liniar
Phil couldnt resist the challenge,
and after meeting Chief Executive
Roger Hartshorn his mind was
easily made up.
I must admit that I was a bit
nervous about meeting Roger, the
man behind the Liniar brand, but

he was just really down to earth.
We had a pleasant chat and then he
offered me the job. Best interview
Ive ever had!
Working with Business Development
Director Tony Basile, Phil will be
visiting window fabricators all
over the UK, then focusing on the
Northern Region in the longer
term. We caught up with Phil to
find out what attracted Liniars new
Northern Region Sales Manager of
Building Supplies and Roofs to the
company.
The main appeal was the brand.
I would only ever sell top quality
products and the opportunity to
work for a large organisation with
such an immense reputation was
just too good to turn down.
The installation supplies are really
top of the range and I cant wait
to get out and meet customers to
show them exactly how good they
are and Liniars conservatory roofs
are second to none.
Innovation is the philosophy at
Liniar; everything is designed with
quality in mind. Everyone Id spoken
to about them had the same opinion
Liniar just do it right.
In my short time working here
Ive been impressed by an almost
overwhelming
impression
of
enthusiasm. Everyones behind the
company and theres a real sense of
family, a true team with a common
goal.
working for a company like that?

Passionate about his profession,
Phils other great love, apart from
his wife and four-year-old daughter,
is music.
Ive been in various bands for more
than 14 years as a singer and a
drummer. Im afraid I am that guy
who picks up a guitar at a party and
starts a sing song.
So how did the impromptu gig in
the hotel bar come about at the last
FIT Show?
I just think its a fun way to bring
people together and have a good
time. Everyone likes to let their hair
down and have a good old sing
song. Id taken my guitar along with
me, just in case, and couldnt resist
strumming a few tunes and getting
everyone to join in. It ended up
being a brilliant night!
So what are Phils ambitions for his
new role?
My aim is to build on the brand
and make my mark with Liniar. Id
like my contribution to have an
influence on the future success of
the business. Im looking forward to
being part of this excellent team,
working with our valued customers
and bringing even greater success.
Thats certain to be music to the
ears of Phils colleagues!
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Ive even received the same

feedback from the customers Ive
talked to how could I turn down
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Appointments
BOARD APPOINTMENT FOR FIT SHOW OPERATIONS HEAD
ickie West has been appointed to the

board of FIT Events Ltd, the company
that organises The FIT Show.
Joining the team from the earliest days of

the event in 2011 as Operations Manager
Nickie has applied her broad experience
of exhibition organisation, sales and
management increasingly on subsequent
FIT Shows, becoming a familiar figure
especially during the build, open days and
breakdown of the event. Latterly Nickies
experience as a sales director of various
exhibitions has also paid dividends in
the organisation of the FIT Shows sales
activities.
Nickie has been with us almost since
day one, explained Matthew Glover, who
founded The FIT Show with partner Paul
Godwin, the first event taking place in
April 2013. Her influences can be seen
throughout the FIT Show and not least in
the recommendation of Telford as a venue,
a genius touch.
Nickie is a great asset to us and to our
exhibitors and visitors, who enjoy a great
looking, positive and safe experience at The
FIT Show directly as a result of her work.
We are delighted that she has accepted our
invitation to join the board.
The Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) Show
takes place at The International Centre
Telford on the 12th, 13th and 14th April
2016. Further information is available at
www.fitshow.co.uk.
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Three decades of success for Ashford Commercial
015 sees long-standing VEKA

customer, Ashford Commercial
celebrate an impressive 30
years in business.
The Norfolk company has a sterling
reputation for providing exceptional
quality products and services for
the commercial, social housing and
education sectors, to name just a
few industries in which this timeserved firm operates.
Co-partner, Mick Neale said: Were
extremely proud of our position
within the industry and our own
contracting team, dedicated to
commercial solutions. Ashford
Commercial is well known for
developing strong relationships
with client partners who demand
exceptional value for money.
Ashford has a hard-earned
reputation for excellence and a
wealth of experience to offer built
up over the last 30 years!
Keith Lawrence, Micks partner

in the business added: With our
experience of manufacturing and
the support of long-standing
suppliers, especially The VEKA UK
Group, we offer a comprehensive
product range that complies with
customer specifications. We are
able to respond to customer needs
and provide a flexible and focused
service. Its our commitment to
quality and customer satisfaction
that has seen us survive the difficult
years and flourish.
Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing
Director of The VEKA UK Group, and
the Groups MD, Dave Jones were on
hand to congratulate the team on
reaching this milestone.
Colin commented: In such a
competitive marketplace as ours,
its great to see businesses not just
surviving, but thriving.
Were delighted to have worked
with Ashford Commercial since

1991 and we like to think that the
quality of our products and level of
service we offer continues to play a
part in the company winning such
substantial specification contracts.
The company demonstrates a
proactive approach to its work,
constantly looking for ways to
improve, streamline its processes,
minimise its environmental impact
and pass the savings onto clients.
Values like these align perfectly
with our ethos at The VEKA UK
Group and we look forward to
continuing our work with Ashford
Commercial. We certainly wish the
team every success for the next 30
years!
(Pictured left to right are The VEKA UK Group MD
Dave Jones, Ashford Commercials Mick Neale, The
VEKA UK Groups Sales and Marketing Director Colin
Torley, and Ashford Commercials Keith Lawrence)
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Swish launches new suite of marketing materials

Ultimately we want our fabricators to enjoy unrivalled support from us
wish Windows & Doors, the most widely

recognised consumer-facing brand on the market,
has launched a comprehensive suite of marketing
materials that reinforces its number one position.
Designed to help retail companies sell in todays
increasingly competitive environment, the marketing
package has been in development for several months,
and forms part of a wider strategy by Swish to offer its
customers the best industry support available today.
We have long been recognised for the high level of
support we offer our customers, but this is substantially
more than we have ever offered before, Gerald
Allen, Swish Windows & Doors Marketing Manager,
explained. The retail market is where Swishs strength
is unrivalled, and while we have also published
professional new trade literature, retail is where we
have focused to generate and maintain demand.
Available now, Swishs retail customers can now access
the following:
28-page retail brochure
An experts guide to buying window and doors
Maintenance guide
Recommend a Friend chequebooks and vouchers
Showroom posters, certificates and roller banners
Retail advertising templates
Drop cards
Window sample bags
Stickers and vinyls
And lots more
We have years of experience understanding what works

and what doesnt when it comes to engaging with the
homeowner and appreciating their needs, Gerald said.
We bolstered this with extensive consumer research
to further understand consumer behaviour, which
included focus groups and 500 consumer interviews.
We have distilled this experience to provide practical
tools that will help engage, educate and ultimately
sell, taking away some of that uncertainty that is often
present in a tough retail environment.
These invaluable marketing materials will soon be
joined by two other initiatives.
The first is a new marketing portal where customers can
order stock materials and create dedicated brochures
and mailers, which will include their logo, their contact
details, their text, and their pictures.
The second is a new website, which promises to be
different and more relevant than what is currently
available from other systems companies. Simple to
navigate, and optimised for all platforms (including
mobile phones) the site will educate homeowners on
the advantages of the Swish system, and will proactively
generate leads.
Ultimately we want our fabricators to enjoy unrivalled
support from us, Gerald said. This substantial
investment has been made with them in mind, to
secure loyalty for them from their customers by simply
being the very best in the market.
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Betterhomes hits the road to success

with Network VEKA vehicle graphics
elfast-based home improvement specialist and

Network VEKA member company, Betterhomes
has capitalised on the installer organisations
unrivalled marketing support, instating brand new
liveries on its 17-strong fleet of vehicles.
attests: Homeowners are often intrigued by Steves

image on Network VEKA marketing materials, and
when our members explain the reasons behind his
ambassadorship consistency, success, reliability, etc.
they see the link.
Committed to using industry-leading PVC-U door and

window systems from The VEKA UK Group, Betterhomes
as a Network VEKA member is regularly audited to
ensure it maintains the organisations required standards.
As a result, it contributes to the Networks collective
customer satisfaction rates, which average around 97%
compared to an industry standard of just 83%.
As another factor that makes Network VEKAs marketing

offering unique, it makes sense for companies to use
Steves likeness in the most visible way possible their
vehicles being an excellent case in point.
Betterhomes Director David Boyd commented: Besides

the prestige that comes with being part of the countrys
leading installer organisation, one of the main benefits
of Network VEKA membership is the marketing support
it offers.
David continues: Weve achieved a consistent and

professional look across our Mercedes, Ford, Citron and
Vauxhall vehicles, giving equal weighting to our brand,
contact details, Network VEKA and, of course, the eyecatching graphic of Steve Davis! Whats more, for each
van that we photograph with completed graphics in
place, Network VEKA rewards us with 100 cashback off
the costs whats not to like?!
We use the online marketing portal on a daily basis

and have created lots of professional-looking marketing
materials at the click of a button.
Even our staff clothing now proudly displays Network

VEKA branding its invaluable to us as a selling tool
and really sets us above the competition.
Featuring a prominent image of long-serving Network

VEKA Brand Ambassador, six-times World Snooker
Champion Steve Davis, the striking decals have proved
a talking point for many companies, as The VEKA UK
Groups Sales and Marketing Director Colin Torley
To find out more about the range of marketing materials

available through Network VEKAs online marketing
portal and the many other benefits of becoming a
Network member, visit the organisations website, here:
www.networkveka.co.uk.
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utumn is a season full of exhibitions that

pretty much cover just about every aspect
of construction. Whether its ways to reduce
heating costs, aesthetics, solar control, safety or just
novel concepts that simply make life all that more
simple or beautiful, there has been something for
just about everyone from builders and installers to
architects and home DIY enthusiasts.
At the end of September, the Homebuilding and
Renovation Show exhibitors saw self-build and
renovation experts descend on Excel in London. Here
visitors were offered free one-to-one advice regarding
both current and forthcoming projects.
Inspirational home renovation ideas were displayed
to an eager DIY audience. Furniture, ground source
heating, home automation and staircase renovation
were just a few of the key areas explored by
homeowners and architects evaluating the next must
have in aspirational living.
The newly launched UK Construction Week began at
the beginning of October and saw the coming together
of no less than 9 Construction Shows under the roof of
the NEC in Birmingham. A great number of professional
companies were exhibiting across five halls at the
exhibition centre, with a vast array of innovative design
and high specification products, ultimately on display
to attract sales, inspire installers and to make life safer
and more beautiful for the all important end user.
there, with many companies remaining happy about

putting aside budget for these types of events. Face
to face interaction with potential new customers
was considered extremely important as a means of
awareness and corporate growth.
As with any trade show footfall varies from day to day,
but the response was a positive one from exhibitors
regarding the Build Show. Likewise, being incorporated
into UK Construction Week, sitting alongside trades
that complement such as gardening and roofing,
undoubtedly helped those exhibiting increase product
awareness. WindowWare certainly looked enthused
and pleased with the results of their exhibition.
For the DIY aficionados Grand Designs Live was the
platform for discovery, with the implication from
exhibitors that quality, security and cost saving benefits
were the most important considerations to many
visiting consumers.
Robert Appleby an installer for the Skylight company
stated that the show had been a resounding success
and the decision to exhibit had been the right one.
The Scottish company manufactures bespoke skylights
and glazing systems that make optimum use of light
in all sized roofing projects. With Secured By Design
accreditation, the rooflights, which are manufactured in
triple glazed units, certainly made quite an impact, with
heavy duty security reflected in the companys on-stand
presence. It certainly was a crowd puller at the show.
Whilst installers, builders and architects could revel in

a Beer Festival alongside the potential of tomorrows
products, which will undoubtedly provide key aspects
to help grow their businesses, I was keen to explore
more than just the figures on footfall regarding some
of these events which combine trade with consumer
audiences.
After spending some time visiting the exhibitions it
was evident that they remain popular and for exhibition
organisers there appears to be a buoyant market out
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General Section
Energy efficiency and tailored design clearly have
made an impact with homeowners, which had resulted
in very positive show sales for Chimella Ltd. The
novel product, an umbrella that is housed inside open
chimneys to prevent heat from escaping and drafts
from entering a property, was impressing visitors to
its stand. Talking to Managing Director and product
inventor Simon Wild, it was clear that energy savings
and value for money were priorities for homeowners
when making investments. He expected with lead
generation and on-stand sales that the decision to
exhibit at Grand Designs Live would be a very good
one for the company.
Consumers seem to be drawn to reduce energy costs
without losing anything in terms of product quality.
On discussing this with visitors who had just left the
Skylight stand, they wanted security that would add
value without anything detracting from the overall
look of their home when considering their loft
extension. A couple who had invested in no less than
three Chimellas, had purchased two for themselves and
one as a gift, having seen the energy saving benefits for
themselves in a friends London home.
For sure, ROI was key for many people regarding the
decision making process, which is not particularly news
to anyone, but that design-led living seems far more
achievable is becoming increasingly apparent to them.
The message that they can have it all seems to be
inspiring the crowd to invest.
Written by Helen Duval
Producer @ MyTradeTV
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FRAMEXPRESS BUILD FOR FUTURE GROWTH
o cope with the increasing demand

for frameXpress products, senior
management
has
made
further
substantial investments in new machinery.
This continues its commitment to quality
manufacturing and bolsters the companys
business potential.
Two new machines have been installed at
the companys main office in Telford. These
include a Pertici FC102AP Copy Router, within
the Composite Door section, which will be
used for routing out profile to fit locks.
Also installed is a Combination Milling

Machine within the Glass Department which
will be used for milling 50mm and 25mm
astragal bars.
These recent addition the third machinery

investment in as many years complements the
commercially and in the domestic sector so
existing portfolio of equipment and enables
this investment ties in perfectly to the overall
the company to broaden its range, cope with
strategic goal of growth.
extra demand and boost sales as it targets a
growing share of the market.
Both pieces of equipment, will increase
flexibility and energy efficiency which all
Ian Davis, Sales Manager comments, the new
combined will mean shorter production lead
machinery will help to speed up efficiency
times for customers
for existing customer requirements, but will
also enable frameXpress to further expand its
For more information on the frameXpress
product portfolio.
range of pvc-u, aluminium and composite door
products available please visit the website
Both machines complement the existing
www.frameXpress.co.uk or call 01952 581100
equipment which is all central to our longto discuss project requirements.
term plans. We are seeing a strong order intake
this year, across all our departments both
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ZX4 sawing &

machining centre
for the discerning uPVC
window & door fabricator
Sawing & Machining as it should be
The Stuga ZX4 can produce 800-1000 internally glazed windows per
week. There are many reference sites for this high output machining
centre. Includes sawcuts and preps for all window and door styles
including bi-folds. U shaped configuration allows the possibility for single
operator usage. All Stuga machining centres notch on both sides of any profile.
15.75 metres long by 4.25 metres wide.
Professional installation & training.
01493 742348
Machiner y
Ask for machine sales or visit www.stuga.co.uk
Machining
Supercut 5 helps boost output by 400%
ts not often that the acquisition of one machine

can increase output by more than 400% - but
thats exactly whats happened at Chigwell
Window Centre after they recently purchased a
new Supercut 5 from Wegoma.
Chigwell Window Centre was formed in early 2014
by Sunny and Ammo Singh, with a workforce of two.
Based inHainault, Essex, the company manufactures
and installs uPVC and aluminium doors and
windows for the domestic andcommercial sectors.
The speedy rise of the company was compounded
when they approached a neighbouring firm,
Chigwell Construction, with a view to securing
a contract to supply windows. The Managing
Director, Dean Floyd, was so impressed that instead
of awarding them the contract, he bought into the
company.
Since then they have relocated to 10,000 sq ft

premises and invested more than half a million
pounds in machinery and vehicles in the last
month alone.
This astronomical rise means they now have a
25-strong workforce and have increased output
from between 100-150 windows per week to 500!
One of the major reasons behind the dramatic
increase in output is the companys investment
in a state-of-the-art Supercut 5 machine from
Wegoma.
The latest machining centre for uPVC profiles, the
Supercut 5 is a high-end machining centre which
has been custom built for the UK and Irish window
industry.
Sunny explains how the acquisition came about:
While we were in the process of purchasing other..
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Machining
machinery, we couldnt find a machining centre

that would do exactly what we wanted it to. One
of our other suppliers suggested the Supercut so
we got in contact with Wegoma to find out more.
We were really impressed when we spoke to the
guys. They were friendly, helpful and informative
and we knew very quickly that we had found what
we needed.
The Wegoma guys were fantastic. They spent two
weeks on site here during the installation, which
only took four weeks in total. It was a very smooth
process and led to an easy transition from our
previous system to the new one.
new scanning system and aim to be a paperless

company very soon. We just couldnt be happier
with the Supercut 5!
Chigwell Bi-fold Doors & Windows can be
contacted at www.chigwellbifolddoors.co.uk or on
020 8500 4900.
Wegoma Machinery Sales can be contacted at
www.wegoma.co.uk or on 01332 883910.
We couldnt believe the immediate results its

blown us away really! The staff love it and the
built-in labelling system has made life so much
easier. We were previously using marker pens to
label the cuts, but now everything is much better
organised and efficient.
In fact we are now in the process of installing a
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Machining
TUFFX
MAKES
SUBSTANTIAL
INVESTMENT AT
VITRUM 2015
he Vitrum exhibition in October proved With products becoming more advanced and
a successful show for TuffX Processed a general recognition of higher performance
Glass this year as further machinery glass products increasing, the TuffX team
investment was made by the company.
remains dedicated to providing technical

solutions that meet and exceed architects high
In a commitment to manufacture only the best specifications.

in specialist glass products, senior management
considered further investment necessary in Graham
Price,
order to supply to increasing demand for the commissioned
Managing
the
Director
who
purchase, commented,
TuffX has a long standing reputation for
range.
excellence and as such has carved a niche in

The Belfort edging and bevelling machine the glass market. With this installation we are
works without the need of a template and in a stronger position than ever before to push
comes with an articulated arm on which the forward and realise the huge potential within
grinding head is located. This allows for faster, the sector.
more accurate production methods and will
complement the existing equipment at the
companys
state-of-the-art
manufacturing
facility in Knowsley, Merseyside.

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Machining
The value of consistency
well-known fabricator in the north east of

England sadly went into administration recently
and closed down. Their equipment was sold by
online auction as has now become the norm and whilst
most of it sold quite well the prices were generally
speaking not that high with the exception of the two
Stuga machines (and one other). These two machines
were not the latest or most sought after technology but
nonetheless both fetched amazingly high prices. Some
people expressed surprise at the prices a Stuga Autocut
saw center and Ecoline prepping center fetched but at
Stuga no one was surprised. Stuga machines normally
fetch excellent values on the second hand market and
the main reasons are very simple.
Stuga is not only the manufacturer rather than a dealer
but is also a British manufacturer based here in this
country with all of the benefits that brings. The Stuga
brand has been produced in Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk, since
1986 and very nearly every machine the company has
ever made is operational in the market today. There
are numerous machines supplied by dealers that have
come from other parts of the world (mainly Europe)
that were long ago scrapped, sometimes because they
were worn out and sometimes because of technology
or obsolescence. This doesnt really happen to a Stuga
because the company will always refurbish any worn out
machine to make it as good as new and obsolescence is
designed out on an ongoing basis.
The fast pace of modern technological change creates a

situation whereby machines or parts of them regularly
become obsolete and this can be a major headache
for the manufacturer. Stuga often gets no notice of
components becoming unavailable and sometimes
it is only at time of order this comes to light. When
it happens the company has to very quickly design a
work-around. These work arounds then have to form
part of a long term design update, either just as they
are or to be improved upon later. In some cases these
design changes can be major, especially if they require
new software to be written. Stuga has always had inhouse design staff to work on these complications and
a considerable degree of success has been achieved.
Stugas constant involvement in these evolutionary
design changes sometimes leads to complete new
designs or major improvements on old ones.
Stuga often purchases back its own machines either

as part-exchange or simply because they have become
surplus to requirement for a multitude of reasons such
as insolvency, stopping fabrication etc. When a Stuga
machine comes in that is anything more than (say)
two years old it is fully refurbished to as near to the
latest specification as possible. This will often create
an almost new version that is very close to the same
or similar machine when it was new. A classic example
is the 76 Flowlines that were built before the machine
was recreated as the ZX3. More than 20 of these old
Flowlines dating around the early 2000 to 2002 period
have been totally rebuilt to the latest ZX3 upgrade
specification. These are back in the market place
producing windows with a higher output than when
they were new and with many excellent design updates
engineered into them.
Potential customers often call Stuga seeking to
purchase machines that have been on the market for
very many years and they may be looking for new or
refurbished ones but they are satisfied that whatever
they purchase it will be able to be updated, improved
and kept in service for many more years. They also
know they can rely on the legendary Stuga back-up that
ensures peace of mind on a daily basis.
To return to those machines at the recent auction the
purchasers were prepared to pay a lot of money for quite
old Stugas sound in the knowledge that they could
get the parts, have the machines serviced and get the
benefits of the most recent updates and enhancements
that will have been introduced on an ongoing basis.
They also knew they could call on Stuga expertise to
move the machines and re-commission them as Stuga
has a range of options available for re-siting their
machines from a simple install right through to a full
decommissioning, move and recommission package.
For further information on all Stuga products and
services please call 01493 742348 and ask for
machinery sales or visit www.stuga.co.uk.
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Conservatory
Conservatory Outlet delights

customers in the Capital
The guests stayed at a West End Hotel and were
collected on Saturday by a vintage Routemaster bus
for a brief tour of London, before they embarked on
four private capsules of the mighty London Eye for a
champagne reception at altitude.
fantastic time was had by the Conservatory

Outlet network in London over the first
weekend in October. The fabricators legendary
annual social event gathered more than 80 people
for a stylish celebration with a retro feel.
After Belton Woods in Lincolnshire in 2014, and
Carden Park in Cheshire the year before, the
organisers wanted to do something different for this
years get-together, and kept the events itinerary a
secret in order to surprise the guests.
It was a vintage affair from start to end, said
Conservatory Outlet joint managing director, Greg
Kane. The party was made up of owners and directors
from the networks retail companies, as well as their
wives/husbands and partners.
Having enjoyed the spectacular views over the City

skyline at twilight, the group boarded the Silver
Barracuda, an art deco boat, for a private Thames
cruise full of retro charm with good music, excellent
food and top-tier, magical entertainment.
Greg said: These events celebrate our retail partners
and provide them with a relaxed atmosphere to catch
up with their network peers. It was an extraordinary
weekend, with first class company - like-minded
people that have similar visions both in business, as
well as outside of it.
Were one of the very few lucky companies in
our industry to be able to connect with all of our
customers in social events that bring everyone
together at the same time for a good time. One of
the most fundamental trademarks of our business is
area exclusivity for each member, which means there
is no conflict of interests between our retail partners,
and no competition, only collaboration. Its a great
feeling, concluded Greg.
Conservatory Outlet hosts social and business events
every year for its retail partners, as part of a very
comprehensive support strategy. These are meant
to continually strengthen the network by bringing
together its members in an unrestrictive format,
where there is space for catching up, sharing ideas
and connecting
For more information email:
webenquiries@conservatoryoutlet.co.uk
www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk
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Conservatory
TUFFX ADDS STYLE & SPACE TO LUXURY CONSERVATORY
roducts from the Ambience conservatory

roof glass range were recently incorporated
into a prestigious conservatory renovation
project in Lancashire. The high performance, solar
controlled glasses have been inspiring consumers
to invest and broadening business scope for
customers now for many years a trend that is
continuing to escalate.
Although a completely new conservatory had

been considered, for this project, a brand new roof
completely modernised the entire conservatory.
The homeowners installed the high performance
roof glass because of the combination of benefits
it offered including a self-cleaning coating.
TuffX customers state that a combination product

guarantees and breadth of choice together
In this particular project the homeowners had with competitive pricing has invigorated the
been unable to use the conservatory as an even conservatory sector.
temperature could not be maintained. During the
summer months, the expansion they had hoped Andy Hayes, Sales Manager for the Ambience
would add value to their home frequently became range comments, Today, homeowners are enjoying
unbearably hot whilst in the winter it was far too the benefits of an improved lifestyle thanks to the
combination of heat reflection, thermal efficiency
cold taking too long to heat.
and aesthetics that is provided by the Ambience
The
complete
modernisation
programme range. For our customers this is reaping greater
incorporated the AmbiAqua roof glass which business potential thanks to quality guarantees
provides exceptional heat reflection capabilities. and reliable service.
Reflecting 82% of the suns heat, it reduces the
www.tuffxglass.co.uk
internal temperature on a hot day by up to 9C
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THIS IS NOT JUST

A GUARDIAN ROOF...
...ITS A TOP SPEC FULLY GUARANTEED PRODUCT
THAT YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL LOVE!
Every roof we create is 100% pre-fabricated, built in our factory and photographed prior to delivery
and is inclusive of all plywood and insulation. We use CNC cutting for accuracy. All tiles and ridge
detail is cut to size and welded to save you time.
Become a Team Guardian installer today and benefit from our full factory training service
followed by first fix assistance if required plus full technical and marketing support going forward.
Contact us today for more info or to become an authorised installer
Call 0191 414 2901

Email: info@conservatoryroofsuk.co.uk
NORTH EAST
CONSERVATORY SOLUTIONS
Unit 16, Toll Bridge Road, Blaydon Upon Tyne, NE21 5TR
www.conservatoryroofsuk.co.uk
Registration No. RD320
Local Authority Building

Standards Scotland
We only use the best branded products in the

manufacture of our Guardian Warm Roof system.
Conservatory
Master Fitter Challenge Solid tile

roofs a part of FIT show challenge
t is exciting to be thinking that the FIT Show is just a

few months away; it is especially exciting for us that
as well as exhibiting our products at the show, we
are the sponsor of the roof installation element of the

Master Fitter Challenge.
It shows just how far the solid tile roof sector has come
that it has been incorporated as an integral part of the
competition at the industrys dedicated show.
Good installation as we all know is critical to the
and working with GQA who are running it to make it as
proper performance of the products we manufacture.
authentic and meaningful a challenge as we can.
We can design and manufacture the best products in

the industry; but we all know that a great product fitted
badly is a bad product in the eyes of the consumer.
We wish the six finalists who will compete live the

very best of luck; it will be great to see how much they
already know about solid tile roofs, but of course there
In my view installers have not always been given
is a lot of assessment before then. The process starts
the credit they deserve; they are a pivotal part of the
right now; installers interested in taking part need
industry, without them and their skills, the rest of the
to apply straight away the closing date is the 30th
supply chain cannot function. They are the ones who
November.
sell to the consumer, and ultimately the ones who make

the rest of the industry tick.
The Master Fitter Challenge is the chance for them to
get the recognition they deserve and for those who
really want to, the chance to fully test themselves
I hope lots of installers get involved; it is going to be

best challenge yet!
Steve Hacking is Operations Director for Supalite
www.supaliteroof.co.uk
across a range of installation disciplines. That solid
Apply to take part in the Master Fitter Challenge by
tile roofs are now included in the challenge is great
going to www.fitshow.co.uk
news and we are very happy to be the sponsors of it
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for more information call
03702 188 628
CONSERVATORY
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Conservatory
MARKET DEMAND IS STRONG
FOR CELSIUS SOLID ROOF
ynseal has experienced a very positive market

response to the launch of the companys new
Celsius Solid Roof, with requests for project
quotations surpassing expectations.

The key sales arena is undoubtedly retrofit
replacement
of
existing
1st
generation
conservatory roofs, which is certainly a growing

market segment. The sizeable quantity of installed
conservatories across the length and breadth of
the UK presents a prime opportunity for upgrading
with either high performance insulated roof glass
or a modern tiled solid roof.
Conservatories, prepared by the BRE in December

2013 on behalf of the Department of Energy
Climate
Change
(DECC), identified
The number one marketing activity for us is to

demonstrate just how quickly our project-specific
Celsius Solid Roof kits can be fitted on site through
An Energy Follow-Up Survey 2011 report 6:
&
all-timber solid roof design has been fantastic.
that
approximately 18% of the 21.9 million households

in England have a conservatory which equates
to around 4 million conservatories. Only 77% of
these conservatories have heating and a telling
additional statistic from Palmer Market Research
is that back in 2004, when new conservatory sales
were still at their peak at almost 200,000 installs a
Open Day technical workshops.
We welcome
installers to come and take a look at how swiftly

our well-engineered roof goes together.
The
other issue we are tackling head-on is explaining

how to successfully process Building Regulations
applications which are definitely required for solid
roof jobs, as installers who are used to fitting
exempt conservatories may regard that legislative
hurdle to be a daunting prospect at first.
www.synseal.com
year, 75% of those projects featured polycarbonate

roof glazing. These factors combine to underpin
a tangible market demand for upgrading with a
thermally-efficient replacement roof solution.
We knew we were doing the right thing in
launching Celsius Solid Roof, comments Mark
Schlotel, Head of Marketing at Synseal, but the
feedback from installers to our new truly warm
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The Liniar Zoom Roof is one of the

most innovative products on the
market capable of creating almost
any roof design imaginable.
The Liniar Zoom roof incorporates a range of market leading features such
as the full length anti slip glazing retainer, ensuring that both slippage and
leaks are a thing of the past. Whilst its fully adjustable manufacturing
features enables an installer to make it absolutely perfect on site.
Why use North East Conservatory Solutions?

We offer a same day quote response service
Tie bars and box gutters are fully pre-fabricated
Delivery to any UK mainland location
Contact us today for more information ...
Call 0191 414 2901

Email: info@conservatoryroofsuk.co.uk
NORTH EAST
CONSERVATORY SOLUTIONS
Unit 16, Toll Bridge Road, Blaydon Upon Tyne, NE21 5TR
www.conservatoryroofsuk.co.uk
Conservatory
Guardian Roof Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
with 20% Turnover Increase Predicted
he business behind the UKs largest day one. Now everyone involved is reaping the
network of solid roof system installers rewards. But this is only just the beginning.
has celebrated its 10th year of trading. Our recruitment of installers continues. And
we are also developing new and more exciting
In just 10 years, Staffordshire-based Guardian products for our fabricators to exclusively
Roof, and its network of fabricators plus Team supply.
Guardian installers has sold over 15,000 roofs
throughout the UK.
In September last year Guardian Roof launched
a new membership drive targeting a total of
And early indications suggest that the 400 accredited installers by 2016.
milestone year will make financial history too,
with the annual turnover on course to increase And earlier this year Guardian introduced
by around 20%.
new sales software for members of its Team
Guardian Registered Installer Scheme. The
For Guardian Joe Kearney said,
new software has improved Team Guardian
installers efficiency and conversion rates;
When we launched Guardian back in 2005 plus help increase capacity for Team Guardian
we became the UKs first roof manufacturing fabricators.
company to make a simple promise: that wed
never fabricate a roof ourselves. And weve Developed exclusively for Guardian Roof by
been true to our word.
RoofWright, the software can produce an
infinite number of designs using over 200
We have built partnerships with some of the unique templates and five Metro tile designs.
UKs finest fabricators. And their support, belief
in the unique business model and hard work And the software offers massive time savings;
is now paying off in massive success for the allows for instant precise pricing of jobs; and,
brand.
features structural checks to guarantee the
integrity of each job. Further process time
We are hugely grateful to each and every one savings are predicted to transform fabrication
of our skilled fabricators and our incredible capacity.
network of skilled Team Guardian Installers.
We thank them for their efforts, belief and trust More information about Team Guardian
in the UKs market-leading solid lightweight is available by calling 0800 0665832 or
warm roof solution.
visiting
www.guardianroof.co.uk/installerregistration/
We gave our word in 2005 on the way the
business model would work for everyone - and
that we have kept to those principles right from
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We are one of the carefully selected manufacturers of the Guardian Warm Roof system and
have demonstrated our commitment, by investing in equipment, training and by building a specific
infrastructure to produce all the Guardian Warm Roof products to the very highest standards.
Quality Control
Every element of the Guardian Warm Roof System has been tested and approved during the
extensive research and development process and we have been appointed us as fully qualified
manufacturers, authorised to build and produce the Guardian Warm Roof system.
All Guardian Warm Roofs are designed and

fabricated to exact building standards
Each roof is built to completion on our
factory floor prior to despatch.
Every single component is carefully labelled
and packed for ease of installation when
on site.
We have our own dedicated training school
for Team Guardian members to ensure that
all installations are consistent.
All Guardian Warm Roofs leave our

facility ready for installation, including
all fixings and insulations.
We can offer full technical support
and on-site assistance with your
first installation.
Team Guardian members have access
to all Guardian Warm Roof marketing
and advertising assets, free of charge.
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Events & Awards
Awards Awards Awards
Vote for Thermoseal Group!
hermoseal Group,the UKs leading manufacturer

of warm edge spacer systems and supplier to
the insulated glass (IG) industry for over 35
years is currently shortlisted for three prestigious
industry awards.
There is a particular pride across the business in our

Thermobar and Thermoflex spacer bar manufacturing
sites where both rigid and flexible spacer systems
are manufactured from raw material compound,
and also where we have our own innovation centre
to monitor quality and develop new and innovative
IG components. These sites are buzzing with an
energy which can only be seen in a business with
unprecedented growth and a strong commitment to
training and development.
We now supply over 50% of the UK spacer market

and this percentage is increasing on continual basis
For the third year in a row, the Group has been
as more of the window industry see the advantage
shortlisted for Component Supplier of the Year in
of Thermobar and Thermoflex. Thermobar and
the G-Awards. In addition, this year they have also
Thermoflex both have Bundesverband Flachglas
been shortlisted for Training and Development
Data Sheets detailing their thermal performance of
Initiative of the Year. Results of the G15 awards will
0.14W/mK and 0.135W/mK respectively. Both spacers
be announced at the presentation evening on Friday
are also Passive House approved with phA and phA+
27November 2015 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
ratings. These figures mean that Thermobar Warm
The National Fenestration Awards (NFA) finalists have Edge Spacer Tube and Thermoflex Silicone Rubber
also been announced giving Thermoseal Group a Foam Spacers are the highest thermal performance
third award shortlisting for Spacer Bar Manufacturer rigid tube and foam spacer systems currently
2015. The Group appeals for votes to the Industry available in the worldwide market. They are, of
and especially those having toured their facilities to course, fully tested to EN1279 standards and many
see the full extent of investment and commitment to additional worldwide standards.
innovation and development of warm edge products.
We believe our commitment is worthy of an industry
Voting ends Monday 30 November 2015. Vote now
award. As far as the G-Awards are concerned, we
at www.fenestrationawards.co.uk/voting-2015.
have now done all that we can, but theres still time
The Groups Marketing Manager, Samantha Hill for you to vote for us in the NFA awards. Of course,
comments: I am extremely proud to work for a UK a cheer when were mentioned in the shortlist at the
business to which I have seen a huge and continual G-Awards is also greatly appreciated. Thank you in
private investment in manufacturing products advance.
both for the UK market and also to export. In the
To find out about Thermoseal Group and its
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THE BEST WINDOWS IN THE UK!
hats what actor Hugh Dennis said when

presenting the award to Brighouse based
Quickslide at the prestigious Build-it awards
in London last week when they were awarded
the Best Window category for the companys
traditionally-styled PVC-U sash window.
credited with popularising this sector of the market

with thousands of its windows installed in homes
throughout the UK.
Quickslide is no stranger to picking up awards

for excellence including local business awards
in addition to recognition by its peers in national
The company, which employs more than 100 competitions for the window manufacturing
staff at its Bradford Road site, beat more than industry. We are delighted with the Build It Best
160 hopefuls to add to its other recent successes, Window Award said the companys Chairman,
including Training and Development Company of Adrian Barraclough, because it means so much
the Year at the glazing industrys G Awards and to our fantastic team. They are obsessive about
Brighouse Business of the Year.
quality and proud to be the people behind the best
company in its sector in the UK.
The award was made by the judges for Quickslides
traditionally-styled vertical sliding window, which Photograph shows: L to R: Sarah Wilcock of Build It; Adrian
Barraclough Chairman of Quickslide; Tom Swallow Sales
offers the owners of period homes the ability to Director Quickslide; Francesca Coleman-Carr of Sash Windows
maintain the appearance of their properties whilst London; and presenter Hugh Dennis.
enjoying all the benefits of modern windows,
including substantial energy savings compared to
the windows they replace. Quickslide is generally
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PEOPLE THAT DEFINE THE INDUSTRY
IN 2014 THE FIT SHOW HOSTED 5,869 VISITORS

GENERATING OVER 20,000 LEADS FOR THE INDUSTRY
Now we continue to be the primary focus for the UK window, door and conservatory industry.
Forging a bridge between the manufacturers and distributors of products, components and services
with the companies and individuals that fabricate and install them.
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Network VEKA members head up the
installation shortlist for G15 Awards
hree different Network VEKA members have

been shortlisted for categories in this years G
Awards.
recognised, especially in a way that adds a little

glamour to the everyday hard work that these
companies put in.
Hampshire-based KJM Windows and Conservatories

has been nominated for Installer of the Year,
while Rodda & Hocking and Thistle Windows and
Conservatories will be among those battling it out
for the Conservatory Installer of the Year title.
We wish them all the very best of luck for the

Awards evening in November.
Were pleased to see a number of our members

shortlisted for G15 awards, commented Colin
Torley, Sales and Marketing Director of The VEKA
UK Group. We know that every single member
company upholds exceptional standards, all the
time! So, its nice to see this commitment to quality
The G15 Awards encourage companies to strive

for excellence, which sits very well with Network
VEKAs ethos of consistent quality and continuous
improvement. The VEKA UK Group is proud to
sponsor the awards, supporting a fantastic event
that promotes professionalism in all aspects of our
industry.
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PRODUCTS THAT DEFINE THE INDUSTRY
IN 2014, 35% OF THE 5,869 VISITORS CAME PURELY

TO SEE NEW PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT
Now we continue to be the primary focus for the UK window, door and conservatory industry.
Forging a bridge between the manufacturers and distributors of products, components and services
with the companies and individuals that fabricate and install them.
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FIT SHOW A SYSTEMFEST AS MOST BIG

NAME PROFILE COMPANIES TAKE PART
ore than a dozen PVC-U and aluminium brand new systems. However, all are keeping
systems producers are showing at The their big items under wraps for the time being.
FIT Show when it opens on April 12th, FIT Show managing director Paul Godwin
13th and 14th next year, the biggest gathering worked on Glassex for more than a decade and
of such companies for a decade.
says this is the most impressive gathering of

such companies for probably 10 years: There
With many of the industrys established has been a significant rationalisation of the
stalwarts exhibiting there are also one or two systems companies since the heady days of
newer names joining the throng and all are the 80s and 90s but the dozen plus systems
claiming something new on offer, including companies exhibiting at next years FIT Show
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are investing millions of pounds in design,

development, new machinery and tooling at
this time is great news for all of us. It shows
great faith in the future of the industry.
As many of these companies are revealing
brand new, ground-up systems, it presents
an excellent opportunity for fabricators and
installers that may be looking at additional
or alternative systems, who can use the
opportunity to compare most of the major
brands, all under the same roof at the same
time.
Paul suggests that it shows an extraordinary
commitment to The FIT Show: That The FIT
Show has become a key part of the window,
door and conservatory industrys calendar
is confirmed by these and other exhibitors
coordinating
their
product
development
cycle with the Show. We see that as a big

responsibility and will be pulling out all the
stops to make sure the 2016 FIT Show is the
best so far. It is already the biggest in terms
of the number and variety of exhibitors and
should be in everyones diary: 12th, 13th 14th
April 2016 at the International Centre Telford!
is the best turnout for a decade, and includes

most of the big names.
Companies
exhibiting
so
far
More information on The FIT Show can be

found at: www.fitshow.co.uk.
include:
Deceuninck; Duraflex; Eclectic; Eurocell; Ikon;

Liniar; Profile 22; Rehau; Selecta; Spectus;
Swish; Synseal; and VEKA.
This is great news for the window industry,
Paul
continued. That
these
companies
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A new line in roofline
fter two years of admiring the FIT Show as

visitors, Kestrel has booked its place as an
exhibitor at the April 2016 event, creating a
new exhibitor category in the process.
Kestrel will be focusing on the promotion of its

brand alongside the recent launch of its new
embossed cladding range, which is already
receiving positive reviews from installers.
When we were discussing our options with the

FIT Show management, we told them that they
didnt have a suitable category for us, explained
Kestrels Southern Divisional Manager Darren Dow.
The FIT Show is clearly the place for Kestrel to
be exhibiting as we have spent the previous two
years meeting all of our customers there.
The FIT Show provides us with an opportunity to

reach out to installers, while representing their
suppliers, Darren said. There is a lot for us to talk
about, from Kestrels market leading guarantees,
our popular registered installer scheme and all the
other additional marketing support we offer.
Find out how you can benefit from choosing Kestrel

Therefore, UPVC Roofline is a brand new category by visiting stand 259. You can also visit www.kbp.
of one, which represents the broadening appeal of co.uk. The Fabricator Installer Trade Show takes
the show, according to Darren.
place at The International Centre Telford on the
12th, 13th and 14th April 2016. Further information
The guys at FIT were very responsive, which is is available at http://www.fitshow.co.uk/standgreat because the show continues to grow, and packages.
new categories potentially means new customers,
which in turn will attract new suppliers.
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THE BIG PUSH IS ON TO FIND THE MASTER FITTER

2016: Who will take the 5,000 first prize?
he search is on to find the FIT Show Master Fitter

for 2016. Organised in association with FENSA
with live finals taking place at The FIT Show on
the 12th and 13th April and 10,000 in prize money to
be handed out to the winners and runners up at the
Gala Dinner, the excitement is building once again.
of identifying and rewarding the skills of installers at

the top of their game. The 5,000 first prize is fantastic
of course but our experience is that most competitors
are driven by pride. Our assessors report that the skill
levels in the marketplace are higher than ever and we
believe that will show in the competition.
Next year the Finals Pavilion, in which finalists will

compete against each other and under the close gaze of
GQAs expert assessors, is located in the main entrance
to The FIT Show adjacent to the main registration areas
so bigger crowds than ever are guaranteed, adding to the
pressure for competitors. A total of just six finalists will
compete by replacing a window, installing a residential
door and for the first time, each will be expected to
install a solid roof with all products combining to
form a porch configuration. A tricky residential fault
challenge will also be used to separate the winner
from the runners up. The replacement windows are
provided by sponsors Liniar, residential doors supplied
by Truedor and Supalite are supplying the solid roofs.
The entry form is live on The FIT Show website at www.

fitshow.co.uk/master-fitter-challenge/applicationform. All entrants successfully answering the criteria
required at that stage will undergo a telephone
interview when a number of technical questions will
be asked. All applicants successfully completing this
phase of the process will then receive a site visit by one
of the team of assessors to observe working practices
under site conditions. Only then will the assessors
choose six finalists to take part in the Live Finals at
Telford in April.
Now in its third outing the popularity of The FIT

Show Master Fitter Challenge is greater than ever, the
decision to build the Finals Pavilion in such a prominent
location evidence of its importance. GQAs Mick Clayton,
whose team will for the third time assess entrants and
choose the winner, says the standards will be tougher
than ever in the next few months: The Master Fitter
Challenge is a lot of fun but has the serious purpose
The winners and runners up will be announced at the

FIT Show Gala Dinner, already sold out for 2016 with a
record 900 guests attending. Finalists can look forward
to a tense and exciting time with trophies, total prize
money of 10,000 and unlimited kudos being handed
out during the evening.
The Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) Show takes place
at The International Centre Telford on the 12th, 13th
and 14th April 2016. Further information is available at
www.fitshow.co.uk.
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A DOUBLEDOUBLE FOR
SYNSEAL AT
THE G AWARDS!
choing last years achievement, Synseal has competitive offerings and included print and
been named as a double finalist once again digital media to raise awareness across the Trade
at the upcoming G15 Awards.
Global
Glass,
Synseals
insulated
in a short period of time.

glass It is very satisfying for us to be recognised as
manufacturing division, is a finalist for Glass a double-double finalist at the prestigious G

Company of the Year.
Since establishment in
Awards, comments Synseals Head of Marketing,
November 2011 Global Glass has rapidly become Mark Schlotel. We enjoy taking part with three
a 20 million business unit operating from three submissions presented to the judges each year
plants in Huthwaite, Blackburn and Wigan supplying and, as the old song goes, two out of three aint
high quality IGUs made to customer specification, bad! This double finalist accolade reflects how
including Synseals exclusive value-adding and dynamically our Synseal group has evolved in
thermally-efficient Celsius performance glass.
recent times and we look forward to a great night

of celebration for our industry at the London Hilton
The second category for which Synseal has been
on Park Lane on Friday 27th November.
shortlisted is Trade Marketing Campaign of the

Year. Synseals creative marketing campaign for
www.synseal.com
Celsius Solid Roof was designed to grab attention

and clearly convey key technical aspects of the
system (quick-fitting, highly insulated, lightweight
yet strong) with an element of fun, using
animals to illustrate. Launched in April 2015, this
integrated B2B campaign delivered high levels of
visual impact to achieve market stand-out versus
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FENSA LOGO MISUSE: OFFENDERS WILL BE

NAMED, SHAMED & PROSECUTED
ENSA is strengthening its processes and
indirectly through www.cowboystoppers.co.uk - a
committing more resources to identifying
website set up by FENSA exactly for this purpose.
misuse of the FENSA name and logo and the
resultant misleading of homeowners. This will

lead to more naming and shaming of offenders
and the eventual involvement of Trading Standards
to which offending installers will be referred for
prosecution.
It is important for both our certified installers

that play by the rules and the consumer that
when a company states that it is with FENSA this
is true, commented FENSA managing director
Chris Mayne. There are too many unscrupulous
operators out there demeaning the FENSA name,
A recent successful prosecution, with FENSAs undercutting bone fide FENSA installers and
assistance, by Trading Standards in north London misleading homeowners. We all have to work
for FENSA logo misuse resulted in a total cost to together to stamp out these practices.
the directors of over 7,000 in fines and costs.
It is illegal for window and door installers to
Misleading claims such as these outlined are

regarded very seriously by bodies such as Trading
claim they are FENSA certified when they are not. Standards. An offence under the Regulations can
Displaying the FENSA logo and using the FENSA attract a 5,000 fine if heard in magistrates court,
name in this way misleads homeowners.
Where FENSA is made aware of such misuse it will
act. It will also refer the matter to local Trading
Standards, which has the power to prosecute.
FENSA will be undertaking its own searches to
identify misuse but would also appreciate the
or an unlimited fine and/or 2 years imprisonment

if heard at crown court. Enforcement is by local
authority trading standards officers.
For further information on FENSA and how to join
FENSA, please go to www.fensa.co.uk, telephone:
020 7645 3700 or email enquiries@fensa.org.uk.
help of the industry and consumers. FENSA can

be notified directly of logo and name misuse
(enquries@fensa.org.uk or tel: 020 7645 3700) or
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ts been a challenging year or two delivering the fee*. To protect your companys compliance with us,
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skilled site operatives. After many conversations new site operative at one of your installations.
with our members we announced some new
The new Certass MTC continuum card cost is per
MTC options which we know will improve this
Site Operative - Pay a one-off registration fee of
experience and keep you compliant with these
100+VAT followed by a small monthly payment
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In our recent press release Certass announced that

Certass MTC cards are now free to our members
qualified site operatives when issued alongside
this new delivery method - the MTC Continuum
Card.
IBG Provision
Since the Government requirement to move the
conditions of authorisation for all CP schemes from
an offer IBG to the current position where financial
protection must be provided, we are aware this has
The MTC card is a valuable tool to provide consumer caused some issues for low-users who are paying
confidence in your site operatives skill set. Instilling for minimum IBG volumes or are being charged
consumer confidence to your customers allows an non-use fees by their IBG providers.
increased level of trust, as we all know trust allows
We have been made aware that one of these
for an easier sales process.
providers, QANW, will shortly be launching a new
All Competent Person Schemes MUST carry out low user IBG product. This solution may be ideal
MTC assessments of its certified companys site for companys needing an IBG provision and want
operatives, there are no exemptions, no opt-out the best protection given to their customers.
and no shortcuts. The assessment must be against
the appropriate National Occupational Standards
or meet the appropriate NVQ requirement. The
only optional part is the MTC card. As Certass
includes the MTC card for free it makes sense to
take advantage of this benefit to provide your
customers with evidence of competence.
Certass helping your cashflow

There is no better Pay As You Go Scheme to use
than the Certass scheme with its monthly payment
scheme, which can now be linked with a low user
IBG solution so you can have a complete low cost
solution without becoming uncompetitive on
individual jobs due to high LABC or registration
fees.
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A lower one-off registration fee followed by a low
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For companies with several site operatives
You pay a one-off registration fee for the number number 01292 292099.
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Master Fitter Challenge The best challenge yet!
t hardly seems like five minutes since the last one, but
the FIT show is on the horizon once again and for the
third time in a row we are delighted to be running the
Master Fitter Challenge.
What is it that excites me about the Master Fitter
Challenge? It is the fact that installers across the industry
have the chance to get involved and showcase their skills
in the pressure pot environment of the live final at the
FIT Show but not before they have successfully passed a
series of interviews and on the job assessments from the
GQA team.
Installation as we all recognise is simply THE most
critical part of the whole process. That is not to take
anything away from the great products which are
manufactured across the industry; but we all know that a
great product fitted badly is a bad product in the eyes of
the consumer.
In my view installers have never really been given the
credit they deserve; they are a pivotal part of the industry,
the greatest sector by number, and through selling to the
consumer are the people who start the process which
Seal of approval
enables the rest of the industry to prosper.

The Master Fitter Challenge is the chance for them to
get the recognition they deserve and for those who really
want to, the chance to fully test themselves across a range
of installation disciplines.
The challenge at the FIT Show 2016 is to fit a window,
a composite door, and a solid tile roof; it is going to test
the six teams of finalists to the limit. But the process
starts right now; installers interested in taking part need
to apply straight away the closing date is the 30th
November.
I would encourage as many installers as possible to get
involved; lets make it the best challenge yet!
Apply to take part in the Master Fitter Challenge by going
to www.fitshow.co.uk.
Mick Clayton
CEO
Bedford based sealed unit manufacturer Vetroseal is

delighted to announce that 20 of its employees have
achieved their GQA level 2 NVQ qualification.
assessors and for the excellent way they delivered the

GQA qualifications with very little disruption to the day to
day workload of our team.
It is a real seal of approval for the high tech manufacturing

company which produces over 5000 sealed units each
week including toughened and soft coated units at its
20,000 square feet factory. All units are manufactured
and accredited to BS EN1279-5 and the emphasis on
quality doesnt stop there.
This is the start point for us as a company; all new

employees will go through the same apprenticeship
training which is so important if we want to attract young
people to our industry, and I will encourage existing
employees to go further and sign up for NVQ level 3
qualifications.
Quality is a real watchword throughout the company

and Managing Director Eric Falisi wanted the companys
employees to have the opportunity to operate to standards
just as high as those used in the manufacturing process.
Paul Gray from The Vocational College (pictured with

Eric, Sean Hayes from GQA, and members of the Vetroseal
team) was equally delighted.
Working with GQA approved centre The Vocational College

he enrolled his staff to undertake a process of learning
and qualification which would give them skills to carry
with them throughout their career and which at the same
time would benefit the company.
The investment in these qualifications for my employees
will help the company to gain future contracts and keep
us ahead of our competitors. I am very proud of them all
and very happy. Ours is a very competitive sector of the
industry, so the better qualified our staff the more chance
we have of continuing to be successful.
This was a large programme. It was fantastic to see

a company commit to putting a significant number
of employees onto a learning programme all at once
and their enthusiasm to learn was a credit to them all.
Achieving their NVQ level 2 qualifications will help them
as individuals, and will help the company to prosper; it is a
very sound investment on their part, and we look forward
to working with them to implement a level 3 programme.
GQA has been writing qualifications with and for the
industry for over 25 years. Further information on GQA
Qualifications can be found at:
www.gqaqualifications.com
At the same time I would also like to say a big thank you
to The Vocational College for their brilliant and expert
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Spacer Bar
Thermobar & Thermoflex achieve top

Passive House Ratings
hermoseal Group, the UKs leading

manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems
and supplier to the insulated glass (IG)
industry for over 35 years has achieved top Passive
House Institute (PHI) ratings of phA for Thermobar
warm edge spacer tube and phA+ for Thermoflex
silicone rubber flexible warm edge spacer. These
are both ratings for the coldest Arctic Climate and
all regions with lower requirements.
The PHI is an independent research institute with

the only internationally recognised, performancebased energy standard in construction. The PHI
has played a crucial role in the development of
the Passive House concept and has since assumed
a leading position with regards to research on the
development of construction concepts, building

components, planning tools and quality assurance
for especially energy efficient buildings. It holds a
Database of Certified Passive House Components
which are rated and classified based on hygiene
and efficiency within the criteria of a Passive
House. See www.passiv.de and select Component
Database for a full list of rated components and
their relevant certificates.
Thermoseal Groups Sales Director Mark Hickox

submitted the Groups spacers for ratings and
shares his thoughts: Achieving the highest
Passive House ratings is yet another indication
that Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge
Spacers are the most energy efficient rigid and
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their thermal performance of 0.14W/mK and
0.135W/mK respectively. They are, of course, fully
tested to EN1279 standards and many additional
worldwide standards.
We are delighted with the thermal performance of

our products and also the quality and consistency
we maintain through our spacer bar manufacturing
sites which are monitored and developed in line
with our innovation centre. We are currently
installing various new production lines to increase
the capacity of our warm edge spacers to meet
the demand from an influx of international
enquiries we have coming through. Achieving PHI
certification now is excellent timing as it rates our

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ruTruck hits the road delivering expert customer

support to glass unit manufacturers, fabricators
and installers wherever they are.
The new specially-designed TruTruck vehicle from

Edgetech UK, a Quanex company, is kitted out with
everything necessary to demonstrate its product range.
Customers can try out award-winning Super Spacer
warm edge technology spacer bar, TruFit expanding
foam edge tape for window and door installation and
TruShield easy-clean glass protection system.
Customers can use TruTruck at corporate events, or get
hands-on training for their team in using Edgetechs
glazing and window products. Visitors can even have
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experience how quick and clean it is to fit a window
with TruFit.
Charlotte Davies, Marketing Manager of Edgetech

explains: TruTruck means we can go direct to customers
sites and show them the opportunities available. Not
only does it provide an ideal platform to demonstrate
our range of products for the glazing industry, but it
also represents extra support for customers because of
the ways it can be used by them.
Edgetechs TruTruck will be out and about supporting
customers across the country, to book a visit just give
Charlotte a call. 08700 566844.
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The hi-tech on-board audio/visual suite also allows

visitors to watch informational or training videos of
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will feature on the Edgetech stand at FIT Show 2016 in
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year ago the industry came together to discuss the Triple Glazing Question.
More than 600 people from across the UK registered to attend the event
hosted by Edgetech UK at The Ricoh Arena in Coventry. 13 expert speakers
debated the challenges and opportunities that triple glazing would
bring to the industry.
One year on, the Triple Glazing Question is back. Andy Jones, Managing
Director at Edgetech UK, a Quanex Company is joined by an expert
panel to discuss whether the challenges have been overcome, how
things have changed over the last year and how we move forward.
The panel:
Chair Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech UK
Giles Willson, Deputy CEO and Director for Technical Affairs at Glass and
Glazing Federation
Ian Sims, Managing Director at Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd
Mark Schlotel, Head of Marketing at Synseal Extrusions
Patrick Firmager, Marketing Director at TruFrame Trade Frames
Tony Smith, UK Business Development Manager at NSG Pilkington
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tint and the ability to increase
the glass specification.
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Taking It To The Next Level
o you take regular exercise do you? Thats

good but are you doing the same routine
each and every workout? If you are then
its now time to start to shake it up! You will
still see benefits when youre doing the same
workout again and again but you wont really
see any improvements. At least not the kind
of improvements that youll begin to see if you
follow the advice in the rest of this article.
miles. A few weeks into running two or three

times per week and I was into three and even
four mile runs. The actual progression didnt
really make much difference to me because I
built it up gradually. Another example is at the
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(delayed onset muscle soreness) after a while
so I read up on some extra techniques. Wow!
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the next level? Yes? Thats good to hear. Lets just a few weeks.
get started. Heres my 5 step plan to help you
to change up your routine and make it better So whats the message Im looking at getting
than ever before. It is better to stick to the same across in this article? Dont get stuck in a rut.
routine and not change your routine than never Change your routine and build on it. Our body
exercising at all but, I promise you, throw in a will get used to the same old, same old. Dont
few changes here and there, and youll begin to let it. Constantly surprise your body and force
see the benefits. Need an example? Well, the it to grow, change and adapt. Keep your body
easiest example I can think of is running. When guessing and youll see results. So wheres my
I first started jogging I could run maybe two 5 step plan? Here you go....
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RECORD - make of note of all of the

exercises that you know and practice
regularly. Youre probably sticking to
what you know. Thats ok but learn
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change up your routine.
1. PLAN What are your goals? Lose
weight, tone up, add more muscle,
feel better? A mixture of these
things? Make a plan and follow
through.
2. MOTIVATE adding new exercises
and learning new techniques
requires motivation but will also
provide you with extra motivation.
Go for it!
3. REITERATE Keep learning, keep
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better! Revisit your goals. Are you
where you said youd be in your
health and fitness goals? Did you
turn up to every training session?
Be honest with yourself. Could you
have put in extra effort?
4. ENJOY enjoy the spoils of your
labour. It will keep you motivated
when you see the results of what
youve achieved.
Written by Michael Greenwood
(SEO & Internet Marketing Director @ MyTradeTV)
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60 years of sound system culturE
Sound system is something that you build with your hands and a disco PA
is what you get from a shop, Mikey Dread, one third of Channel One Sound System, London UK.
his year marks the 60th anniversary of sound

system culture in the UK. Sound system culture
is very important in my social life and its the
culture I have immersed myself in for the last 7 years of
my life. Its the main reason I DJ, to put sound systems to
the test wherever we play. I owe a lot to the Jamaican
heritage that found its way to the British Isles due to
the mass immigration of Jamaicans during the late 50s
and early 60s. They have inspired my friends and I to
start our own event JUNGLISM that carries the legacy
but in our own unique way. Just what is sound system
culture?
Sound System, London UK.
bring your own style, characteristics and personality to

the dance. You really can brand it your way, how you
envisage sound system culture to be in your head, then
bring it to the dance for people to experience so they
walk away with a better understanding of the music
and culture. Each sound is different and they all use
different speaker components and box designs to
create diversity. The movement that has been growing
steadily in the UK since the late 50s, but also for years
before that in the ghettos of Jamaica. In Kingston,
people would pack up a truck with a generator, turntable
and huge speakers and set up street parties. In the
beginning they played american rhythm and blues, but
as time progressed a more local music was created and
the sounds adopted this, that music was reggae and
dub. In those days this was the best and only way to
hear the freshest sounds coming from the island.
Its not a lifestyle, not a genre but a process. Creating

something from scratch rather than buying a PA system
off the production line from a shop. Its in our bones and
in our hearts says Mikey Dread of Channel One Sound
System. I personally have travelled the UK to hear
sound systems from all over the world. Once you have
witnessed a dance with a big Jamaican style sound
system, nothing else compares. Having your whole
skeleton rattled through vibrations of majestic music
with a strong, positive message is what I want to spend
every weekend doing. I literally dance my worries away.
The benefits of building your own sound means you can
In 1954, Duke Vincent Forbes stowed away in a

boat from Kingston, Jamaica, looking for a better life
in London. He left behind family, friends and, in
the ghettos of his hometown, an emerging musical
culture centred not on live performers but on massive
amplified sound systems. Within a year, a homesick
Duke Vin had built his first system from cheap parts
and a second hand turntable. Since then the culture
has played an integral part in British music. From
dub and dancehall to trip-hop, jungle and grime, the
proud tradition of setting up a vast wall of speakers to
blast bass-heavy music. I myself am a box boy for my
A system has to allow you to feel the music. It

should embrace you, engulf you, make you feel,
you feel warm. Ras Kayleb, one third of Channel One
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myself loading and unloading huge speakers from vans
and setting them up in venues. Huddersfield in general
has had a very successful sound system culture scene
from the very beginning. In 2013, Lets Go Yorkshire
developed an arts and heritage project named Sound
System Culture in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, where
for many years a thriving sound system scene existed,
out of all proportion to the size of the town. The project
documented the lives and experiences of those who
were involved, in particular the pioneers who laid the
foundations for the scene at venues such as the Arawak
Club and Venn Street. You can buy the book here.
- until my back gives way and I can no longer set up

speakers in the dance.
Written by Rob Wade
(Graphic Designer for MyTradeTV)
Channel One Sound System

London, UK
Channel One Sound System

Notting Hill Carnival
Now, to tie in with Black History Month, Channel One

Sound System collective, aka selector Mikey Dread and
MC Ras Kayleb, and Mad Professor will be heading on a
tour through some of the UKs biggest cities, including
London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester and
Leeds. Channel One sound system established in 1979,
first played Notting Hill Carnival in 1982, and have been
a regular fixture there ever since. I shall be attending
the Leeds event on the 31st October, but you can buy
tickets for any of the events here.
In conclusion, I really owe a lot to Jamaican sound
system culture, for teaching me how bass music should
be experienced. It also helped me progress as a DJ. I
hope to be a part of this culture for a very long time
JUNGLISM
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Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
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Whether a builder, contractor or self-builder,
undoubtedly, when it comes to new and self build
properties then renewable energy will continue
to grow increasingly important. In spite of a
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Incentive (RHI) according to Greenworks, installers
have never been in a better position to add viable
benefits to their core skills, by training to become
a renewable energy installer and educating
consumers on reducing energy bills and carbon
footprints.
As weather extremes will definitely continue to
cause issues for the building sector to resolve,
Government officials must now surely try to
focus on alternative forms of energy, particularly
renewable energy, to reduce our reliance on fossil
fuels. Higher profile support for these products
would make a great start.
Finally when looking at new projects, one great
new building design caught our eye in respect
of both professional builders or budding DIY
enthusiasts. Those wishing to finish the day or
savour the weekend with a cinema screening, then
the Torii Cinema Company has brought the silver
screen right to our very own back gardens in the
form of a shed conversion with a difference.
A carefully designed shed with entrance porch
magically transforms once inside, into a luxurious,
fully fitted cinema complete with lighting, big
screen, plush velvet seating and even treats for the
interval. Now that has to be a really great place
to finish any day or project whether its deemed a
man-cave or she-shed.
Written by Helen Duval
MyTrade
Limited

monthly fee for each individual.
Whether a builder, contractor or self-builder,
undoubtedly, when it comes to new and self build
properties then renewable energy will continue
to grow increasingly important. In spite of a
disappointing uptake for the Renewable Heating
Incentive (RHI) according to Greenworks, installers
have never been in a better position to add viable
benefits to their core skills, by training to become
a renewable energy installer and educating
consumers on reducing energy bills and carbon
footprints.
As weather extremes will definitely continue to
cause issues for the building sector to resolve,
Government officials must now surely try to
focus on alternative forms of energy, particularly
renewable energy, to reduce our reliance on fossil
fuels. Higher profile support for these products
would make a great start.
Finally when looking at new projects, one great
new building design caught our eye in respect
of both professional builders or budding DIY
enthusiasts. Those wishing to finish the day or
savour the weekend with a cinema screening, then
the Torii Cinema Company has brought the silver
screen right to our very own back gardens in the
form of a shed conversion with a difference.
A carefully designed shed with entrance porch
magically transforms once inside, into a luxurious,
fully fitted cinema complete with lighting, big
screen, plush velvet seating and even treats for the
interval. Now that has to be a really great place
to finish any day or project whether its deemed a
man-cave or she-shed.
Written by Helen Stanley
MyTrade
Limited
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