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EDITORS CORNER
Confidence in the
Face of Adversity
A conference in Venice found
the Board of Directors of Roto
Frank in bullish mood despite
market conditions, Michael
Gannon reports.
The report was made to the Ninth
International Trade Press Day where 65
journalists from 16 countries attended.
However, despite the success, 2014
turned out to be a weak year for
markets, characterised by negative
trends, according to Eckhard Keill,
Rotos Chief Executive. His pessimistic
prognosis was that 2015 will be much
the same.
He went on to state that the aim had to
be once more to outperform markets
and competitors. When we predicted
that 2014 would bring lateral movement
of markets at best, rather than upward
tendencies, we were blamed for being
too negative. Now we know that we
had actually been too optimistic, he
asserted.
According to the Roto CEO, the most
relevant markets had seen rather steep
losses. In comparison, the Roto Group
has been able to keep up its positive
business performance and ensure
economic stability. The main factors
of success was put down to a strict
customer benefit focus and the global
implementation of German made
values.
Among other factors, numerous political
crises had led to lowered forecasts in
2014, e.g. China is experiencing its
lowest growth rate (7%) in 25 years
and Europe is languishing at best. Dr
Keill stated the Russian economy was
suffering from sanctions imposed as a
reaction to the Ukraine conflict. The only
ray of hope for him was the recovery
in North America and a better than
predicted improvement in the UK.
He criticised developments in Germany,
where slowing growth rates seen in
2014 and expected for 2015 were largely

home grown problems.
Perhaps contentiously, he insisted
that it was evident that the German
governments soft-touch policies point
in the wrong direction. For example,
handing out generous social presents
at the expense of urgently needed
investments into infrastructure and
energy efficiency.
The rest of Europe offered, at best, only
moderate signs of recovery from the
recession.
Though the total construction volume
in the 19 Euroconstruct countries is
expected to grow again from 2016, it
would still be below 1998 levels. This
moderate growth will supposedly be
triggered by residential construction,
which is characterised by strong countryspecific disparities, said Eckhard Keill.
According to research institutes, Ireland,
the UK, Hungary and Poland will be at
the forefront, while Belgium, Denmark,
Germany and Switzerland will only be
mid-range. Finland, France, Norway,
Spain and the Czech Republic will be the
bottom of the table due to a decline in
residential construction.
PESSIMISTIC FORECAST
On the face of it, Keills forecast for
the window and door markets was
pessimistic with a sharper decline than
what had been expected a year ago. No
general turnaround was to be expected in
2015 and some overseas markets seem
to be a real unknown quantity.
The first session struck a number of the
English journalists as a little strange with
a perhaps overlong focusing on Roto on
a report it had at the fensterbau exhibition
in Nuremburg earlier in the year.
Perhaps it showed on our side that
we were not fully aware about the
importance that the event has for
companies in Europe. But, no doubt,
the findings showed a consistently high
rating in terms of appreciation of the
The beautiful location of Venice was the destination

for the latest Roto Conference for the trade press.
Our image shows the Palazzo Grimani which was
built at the height of the Renaissance period.
The table shows the differences between the major

countries of Rotos Southern Europe region.
products and services on the Roto stand.

On the other hand, it appeared a little too
self-congratulatory to form such a large
part of the morning session.
SOUTHERN EUROPE
An analysis of the market was put
forward by Francesc Gimeno, the
Managing Director for the Window and
Door Technology Division Southern
Europe. He concentrated on the fortunes
of France, Italy and Spain.
Given the bad coverage France has had
in recent times, it came as a surprise to
hear that compared with Italy and Spain,
Gimeno reported France has weathered
the crisis quite well. The volume of new
buildings had only decreased by 9%
since 2009. Continued on page 6...
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There has been a slump of 85% since
2009, bringing the sector almost to
a complete standstill. Window sales
have also seen a sharp decline from 7.9
million (2010) to 3.7 million units. While
the renovation sector still amounts to
2.4 million, new build only accounts for
just over one million units of total sales
volume. According to forecasts, the new
construction sector will only begin to
recover in 2017. Aluminium dominates
the Spanish market (57%), followed by
PVC-U (35%) and timber (8%).
Eckhard Keill, Rotos CEO the most relevant
markets had seen rather steep losses.
Continued from page 4... Forecasts

for 2014 estimated the French window
market at 10 million units, 56% of which
would come from refurbishment and 44%
from new build. Only 2017 will bring a
discernible increase in new projects. There
was a clear preference for certain window
materials on the French market. PVC-U
is the number one with 62%, followed by
aluminium (23%) and timber (15%).
The standard window in France is twosash, 1,000mm x 1,000mm, turn-only,
double glazing, 30kg60kg sash weight,
U value 1.3, low safety level, white.
Just like the Italian market, France is
increasingly feeling the impact of imports
from Poland. In 2011 to 2013 alone, these
imports increased by 30% to 600,000
units. According to the regional Managing
Director, key trends on the French
window market are energy efficiency,
automation, design, ventilation and
security.
ITALY
With an estimated 118,000 new houses
to be built in 2014, Italy has seen a slump
of more than 50% since 2009.
Window sales volumes have dropped to
roughly 6 million units, with refurbishment
accounting for two-thirds and new
buildings for one-third. New construction
business is predicted to pick up again in
2016. The material mix on the Italian market
timber is number one with 43%, followed
by aluminium (35%) and PVC-U (22%).
SPAIN
Gimeno opened his presentation on
the Spanish market by pointing to the
collapse of new construction business
in Spain.
ROTO RESPONSE
Despite the challenging and quite
distinctive market conditions in the
Southern European area, Rotos product
portfolio for the Southern Europe region
has been developed to meet countryspecific requirements and the latest
trends on the window market.
The key trends have been energy
efficiency, design, ventilation, safety and
security, larger and heavier elements, and
automation. The convenience ventilation
system E-Tec Drive combines several of
these trends.
GERMANY SECURITY CAMPAIGN
According to Marketing Manager Udo
Pauly, Germany is referred to as a
paradise for burglars.
The number of such offences has been
increasing since 2008 to 150,000 cases
in 2013. Detection rates are extremely
low at only 15.5%. That means that
only one out of six cases can be closed
successfully by the police.
Quite a few of us English journalists
could have pointed Udo Pauly to look
at the figures for the UK when it comes
to reporting (or not) crimes, including
burglary by the police.
However, Roto believes it will be in the
vanguard of a fightback against burglars
with the promotion of its campaign
Resistance is not futile which was
launched at the conference last month.
This has been followed by direct mailing,
press work and advertisements in
relevant specialised media in Germany.
Promotion packages will be provided to
participating businesses to support pointof-sale activities.
Other measures will be introduced to
promote Roto Quadro Safe for facade
windows which is based on components
Germany has seen the launch of a major security

campaign which, if successful, could be introduced
into other countries where Roto is operating.
from the universal Tilt & Turn hardware

portfolio Roto NT. The four-pack for
efficient protection against picklocks
consists of lockable handles, anti-drilling
protection, mushroom cams and security
strikers.
Depending on the experience in
Germany, this scheme may be introduced
in other countries where Roto is active.
HISTORIC VENICE
As with previous conferences, time
was given to the place where Roto had
chosen and few could be unimpressed by
the buildings in Venice.
Professor Stefano Croce was the expert
on what had been achieved in this
unique city. Buildings have had to be
squeezed into an area of just 35km,
including ancient churches, palaces
and merchants houses. Croce believed
that no other city in the world has
such density of historically significant
architecture.
Nevertheless, it was very evident that
the city has problems to deal with
maintaining its beauty and grandeur
but fighting against decay and the very
serious threat of flooding. Yet, as Croce
pointed out Venice without water would
be unthinkable.
The citys founders had settled in the
Lagoon while the Roman Empire was
disintegrating about them and learned to
live with the tides. There were no roads,
bridges, plazas but only waterways. The
most stunning buildings are strung along
these waterways, with faades that have
preserved the staggering diversity of
artistic styles for generations to come,
said
The next Roto conference in 2015 will be
held in Vienna.
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LETTERS
Dear Editor,
With industry standards becoming ever more
stringent it is no real surprise that every change
to regulations brings with it a flurry of activity
as companies decide on the best way to
comply. So it is somewhat surprising that was
yet we have seen little discussion surrounding
proposed amendments to Approved Document
Q: Security.
The Document became up for consultation in September 2014,
and it is something that will affect everybody supplying to new
build and refurbishment works, making PAS 24 a compulsory
requirement. Previously a nice to have particularly for those
using Secured by Design as a selling tool, the change to the
standard will effectively level the playing field as everybody will
need to comply.
There are two ways in which you can meet the proposed
requirements of Approved Document Q: one is to demonstrate
that you conform to PAS 24 and the other is to become
Secured by Design accredited. So those of you with Secured
by Design status should in theory already be compliant, but we
advise anyone who is not to start thinking about it as soon as
possible and put plans into place to ensure you are ready when
the time comes.
Off the back of this, it is also worth taking into consideration
that PAS 24 itself is likely to be revised, with a much stricter
pass criteria for doors. Whilst unconfirmed at this stage, the
revised standard looks set to take safe egress in the event of
a fire into account, with thumbturns instead of keys fitted to
doors. We envisage a great deal of re-testing will be required
should this be the case, particularly when you consider
that 95% of doors currently tested are done so with keys,
so compliance will need to be demonstrated with the new
component.
We believe that any move to promote higher security is surely
a positive. It is certainly something high on the list of concerns
amongst consumers - just look at the brand awareness
Secured by Design has achieved in the market and not before
time. Prior to 1997, the only real security requirement was that
windows be lockable in accordance with BS 7950 and the first
proper PAS 24 standard was only introduced in 1999.
We understand that changes to regulations can seem daunting
and are happy to speak to anybody about testing their
products in preparation. We offer a range of high quality testing
solutions including support for companies looking to gain
Secured by Design accreditation and meet PAS 24 - from our
purpose built, fully equipped testing facility in Telford. So give
us a call and find out how we can help ensure your products
meet the relevant standards in 2015.
Yours Sincerely
Michael Wass, Technical Director, Wintech Engineering Limited
For more information about Wintech Engineering please call:
+44 (0)1952 586580 or visit: www.wintechtesting.com.
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New Year Checklist
With the New
Year in full swing,
digital expert The
Consultancy, a
specialist in the
window and door
industry, is advising
companies to carry
out their New Year
Digital Checklist.
1. Website
How often do you visit your
own website? Do you have
a functioning website? Many
companies create a website
and then leave it static,
thinking it will be sufficient on
its own. This is not the case.
Richie Thornton, Director of
The Consultancy, said: A
website must be constantly
maintained and tested for
functionality. Everything should
be working and new content
should be added as and when
needed. No one revisits a
website which has looked the
same for the last five years,
regeneration is key.
2. Analytics
Every website should have
access to its analytics page,
allowing users to track
how people find their site,
if their marketing methods
are working and if theyre
reaching the correct audience.
Richie added: If your
marketing isnt driving people to
your website, you should know
about it and should be acting
quickly. You also need to be
finding out how people access
your website whether its

through social media, literature
or SEO and capitalise on that.
3. Business Processes
Your business may be
successful, but is it running
as efficiently as possible?
Breaking down the various
systems your customers
and staff use and seeing if
theres anything which can be
optimised.
4. Digital Appraisal
If youre unsure of the above,
The Consultancy can carry
out a full Digital Appraisal,
finding out what you want
from your online systems and
how to achieve it.
Richie said: Many people
know theres a problem but
just keep pushing it to the
back of the pile. Through a
simple chat with us we can
identify what youre looking
for, carry out a full digital
examination and provide you
with a set of results and notes
for improvement.
5. Your customers
Business may be steadily
increasing, but is your
customers? If your traders
are receiving more orders,
then you will be too. So why
not take a look at their online
processes and see if theres
anything you can help with.
If theyre struggling with
their online presence and are
losing customers because
of it, The Consultancy offers
many low-cost packages
through their sister company
The Glazing Vault, http://
www.theglazingvault.com.
For more information or
for any enquiries contact
The Consultancy on www.
theconsultancy.co.uk or call
01429 239 689.
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Bison supports local music scene

with sponsorship of up & coming band
Trade fabricator Bison Frames
is a company with strong roots
in its local community. So
when the opportunity arose to
get behind and sponsor the up
and coming local band The
Sherlocks, Bison were more
than happy to help.
Mark Tetley, Bisons Sales Director, says,
Were proud to be a company that
offers local support and want to see the
community thrive. Our growing business
means were already doing our bit for the
local economy and by sponsoring The
Sherlocks we can do our bit for the local
music scene too.
Were proud to be a company

that offers local support and want
to see the community thrive.
Traditional
Genesis recreates the timeless
beautiful styling of a traditional
timber sliding sash window like no
other. With its authentically jointed
frame and sash it replicates the
windows of yesteryear that are
found in period cottages, older
properties and conservation
areas.
Home to the
The Sherlocks hail from Bolton on

Dearne, just down the road from Bisons
HQ in Barnsley. They have already
performed over 700 gigs and released
their debut single, Live for the Moment,
in October.
The tune reached the top five in the
iTunes alternative chart a remarkable
achievement for an unsigned band. The
band write and produce all their own
songs and have a sound thats described
as upbeat and bodacious, with
thrashing vocals and rhythmic guitars.
Bison Frames has a reputation for

supporting the next big thing: its Genesis
vertical slider is rapidly proving that PVCu
can be accepted for use in Grade II listed
buildings while its Fold & Glide door
system reinvents the concept of bifolding
doors. So if Bisons ability to spot a
winning formula is anything to go by, The
Sherlocks look set for the big time!
Tel: 0800 138 3838
www.bisonframes.co.uk
The four piece band consists of two sets

of two brothers: Kiaran Crook on lead
vocals and rhythm guitar, Josh Davidson
on lead guitar, Andy Davidson on bass
and Brandon Crook on drums. Mark
Tetley said, Theyre a great group of lads
who work extremely hard and are always
performing sell-out gigs at venues and
festivals. The band has got a great future
and were delighted to be able to help
them on their way.
Modern
With its elegant styling and
precision design, the Genesis
vertical sliding sash will enhance
any modern home as well as a
traditional property. Designed for
modern living, Genesis combines
cutting-edge technology with the
traditional character of a box sash
window. Precision-engineered
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Genesis effortlessly complements
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Annual meeting for Heads of The

VEKA Group takes place in Burnley
Heads of the global
arms of multinational
PVC-U window
manufacturer, The
VEKA Group, came
together in the UK
this week for the
companys annual
General Managers
Meeting.
The 14-strong party met
at The VEKA UK Groups
Burnley HQ, being treated
to a tour of its 5m stateof-the-art mixing plant
before adjourning to discuss
worldwide Group updates and
examples of best practice.
The VEKA Group, a familyowned German company,
first established its UK
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presence, VEKA plc, back

in 1986, concurrently
expanding throughout other
areas of the globe to now
boast 25 subsidiaries over 3
continents with around 5,000
employees. The company
is one of the worlds leading
PVC-U systems suppliers,
working with around 2,200
specialist window, door and
conservatory businesses
globally, and has a turnover of
over 1 billion.
Group Chairman, Mr Hartleif
was present alongside
his wife, Mrs Hartleif an
Executive Board member and
daughter of The VEKA Group
founder. Other delegates
came from the UK, Russia
and the Ukraine, Poland,
France and Spain, North and
South America, and China
as well as the head of VEKA

Recycling responsible
for the development of the
companys pioneering Infinity
product that combines virgin
profile performance with
recycled materials.
The meeting wasnt all work,
with The VEKA UK Group
inviting delegates and their
partners to join them in
London for a sightseeing tour
of the capital before returning
to their respective nations and
businesses.
MD of The VEKA UK Group,
Dave Jones commented: The
GMM is a great opportunity
to share whats going on
within the global VEKA family,
especially for the host nation.
Many of the attendees had
only seen the Burnley mixing
plant in photos since its

official opening by Business
Secretary, Vince Cable, last
year. It was our first chance,
too, to demonstrate our most
recent product innovations,
such as our Imagine range
of flush-finish Bi-Fold and
French Doors now on
display in our brand new
showroom.
The meeting was a great
success and allowed the team
to further develop business
relationships and friendships.
It was fantastic to be able to
show the latest developments
here at The VEKA UK Group
as well as sharing the sights
of our beautiful country.
Tel: 01282 716611
www.vekauk.com
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and a
Happy New Year,
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SPACER BAR
HIGHEST PERFORMANCE
THERMOBAR SPACER BAR IS

SUITABLE FOR ANY SEALANT TYPE
Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer, manufactured by Thermoseal Group, is
officially at the top of the list of the most thermally efficient spacer systems
suitable for use with both PU/PS and hot melt sealants as per figures
published on the new Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) Data Sheet - 0.14W/mK.
The BF website
www.bundesverbandflachglas.de/shop/
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reports in two categories. At
the top of the page are results
for spacer bars suitable for

simulation with Polyurethane
(PU), Polysulphide (PS) and hot
melt sealants. These spacer
bars have been proven to pass
EN1279 parts 2 and 3 with all
secondary sealant types.
At the bottom of the page is

a list of spacer bars that have
only been tested with hot melt
sealant and can therefore only
be simulated with this type
of sealant. As stated by the
British Fenestration Rating
Council (BFRC) in recent

publicity, "the BFRC will only
accept simulation reports that
have a listed combination
of spacer bar and sealant."
Thermobar with hot melt
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best 2-box value available.
Thermoseal Group's Sales
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under the misconception that
the BF data sheets listed at
the bottom of the BF web
page in the section 'Data
sheets only valid for use with
hotmelt-sealant:' are the only
ones suitable for use with hot
melt. This is incorrect. These
data sheets are those which
can be used with hot melt
but have not demonstrated
suitability for use with PU
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section can be used with all
sealant types. We are pleased
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only suitable for use with PS
and PU, it also offers the best
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with hot melt!"
To download the latest
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Trade fabricator Merlin Network insists on
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The Fife-based company sets itself apart from
rivals by offering A rated windows as standard,
all with SWISSPACER inside.
Geoff Beck, Merlin Network Business Development Manager
says: SWISSPACER makes it easier to achieve A ratings and
low U-Values. Weve been buying SWISSPACER sealed units
from Supaseal for the past 6 years and it gives us an edge over
competitors.
SWISSPACER is available in a wide choice of colours, which
also complements The Merlin Networks range of coloured
windows and doors.
Geoff adds: We use SWISSPACER in five colours to match our
coloured windows, a big part of our business. SWISSPACER has
a semi-matt finish which gives our windows a high-end look.
Weve always had very positive feedback for SWISSPACER.
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INTERBAR TO
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Thermobar Interbar,
manufactured by
Thermoseal Group,
is a bespoke range
of bar designed
to replace existing
internal aluminium
systems that
simulate multi-pane
windows. It is a plastic
alternative which
helps to improve
energy efficiency and
minimise the potential
for condensation on
an insulated glass
(IG) unit around the
surface mounted
system.
According to BS EN14351,
using internal aluminium
systems can result in a
u-value penalty on the sealed
unit which can significantly

affect the energy rating of the
unit. We suggest that this will
eventually affect the Window
Energy Rating (WER) system
which currently does not take
into account internal Georgian
or multi-pane systems.
This new bar is designed
specifically to complement
Thermobar Warm Edge
Spacer (although it can be
used with other warm edge
spacer systems) which is
officially at the top of the list
of the most thermally efficient
spacer systems suitable for
use with both PU/PS and
hot melt sealants as per
figures published on the new
Bundesverband Flachglas
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Thermobar Interbar can be
supplied with compatible
centre and edge keys
in 11.5mmx18mm and
15.5mmx18mm. It is currently
in stock in black, but grey

and white alternatives will be
available in the New Year.
Our innovation centre

is working tirelessly
to expand our range of
cost-effective warm
edge accessories.
Thermobar Interbar has
been in development
for over 2 years and
we have received some
excellent feed back
from our customers
using it so far. By
manufacturing the
products ourselves
we can provide energy
efficient solutions at
a competitive price.
Mark Hickox, Sales Director

at Thermoseal Group, says:
_Our innovation centre is
working tirelessly to expand
our range of cost-effective
warm edge accessories.
Thermobar Interbar has been
in development for over 2
years and we have received
some excellent feedback
from our customers using
it so far. By manufacturing
the products ourselves we
can provide energy efficient
solutions at a competitive
price.
We are currently asking
our customers to speak to
our area sales managers so
we can demonstrate how
cost-effective our warm edge
solutions are when replacing
aluminium alternatives and
helping to improve the energy
efficiency of their units.
To download the latest
BF data sheet, visit www.
bundesverband-flachglas.de.
The link to our data sheet is:
http://www.bundesverbandflachglas.de/cms/upload/
datenblaetter_engl/BF_
Datasheet_27_Thermobar.pdf.
To find out about Thermoseal
Group and its comprehensive
range of insulated glass
components and machinery
for glazing manufacture, call
+44(0)121 331 3950 or visit
www.thermosealgroup.com.
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THE UKS LARGEST PROVIDER
OF
CERTIFICATION & TESTING FOR THE
GLASS & GLAZING INDUSTRY
EN 1279: Insulated Glass Units
Recognised by key specifiers
EN 12150: Toughened Glass

EN 14351: Windows & Doors
EN 13830: Curtain Walling
CENSolutions unique approach to working
in tandem with business in the Glass &
Glazing has seen a large migration from
the more traditional certification providers
to our CMS scheme over the past few
years. A team of nine agents throughout
the UK has successfully guided over 800
companies through CE Marking,
Certification & Testing.
Active Members of The GGF
Working hand in hand with our clients we

offer a personal service which has helped
business grow and be able to offer their
products into a larger sector, without the
normally large, cost implications.
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Certass
Traditionally, at this time of year, the Certass
article takes a look back over the last 12
months; and what a year of upheaval 2014 has
been for our industry! To put the past year in
context of how far the Competent Person has
journeyed, I want to travel back in a time even
farther. It has been 12 years since authority was
given to the first Competent Person Schemes.
3 companies were chosen to operate such
schemes for 3 different trades.
2002: The introduction of Competent Person Schemes brought
cost savings and less paperwork to installers throughout
England & Wales versus those using the Local Authority Building
Control. The scheme became popular and in-turn consumers
started to understand that Building Regulation Compliance
Certificates (BRCCs) did not need to come from the Local
Authority.
Although the benefits of Competent Person Scheme
membership were obvious; at this stage, there was only one
Competent Person Scheme operator for glazing installers.
Healthy markets crave competition and it was clear that there
was room for more than one Competent Person Scheme in the
glazing industry and that such competition would be beneficial
to contractors.
2006: Fast forward to the year in which Certass launched its
own Competent Person Scheme. This gave the marketplace
the wholesome competitive element that it needed. This was
of benefit to all stakeholders in the glazing industry; not only
glazing contractors, but also to ancillary players such as
insurance backed guarantee providers.
Certass quickly built up a loyal following of contractors, to whom
Certass remains eternally grateful. This vindicated our position
that competition was needed in this marketplace.
2010: I joined Certass; I was brought into the company for
my technical knowledge and my background as a tradesman,
building surveyor and training provider. My first task upon
joining was to develop a Window Energy Rating scheme. At the
time it was looking as though the Building Regulations were
going to provide one company with a domineering position
for the delivery of Window Energy Ratings. Certass made
representations to Government in order to ensure that this did
not take place. We also developed our own Window Energy
Rating scheme to demonstrate our ability to deliver a scheme
alternative. It is only through Certass intervention that prices for
Window Energy Ratings have fallen to their current levels.
Since 2010, Certass has developed major partnerships
with glass manufacturers, system companies and trade
associations to deliver innovative solutions to industry. As the

profile of Certass has increased so has the growth of Certass
membership numbers. There are currently 9 DCLG authorised
Competent Person Scheme operators for the glazing industry.
Certass is currently in a strong 2nd place and gaining. Although
Certass is driven to grow its position in the marketplace; it will
always defend and preserve its core values providing choice,
value for money, a friendly service and tailoring the delivery
mechanisms and platforms of the service to meet the needs of
the customer.
2012: DCLG launched their Conditions of Authorisation to
provide a level playing field for compliance to all Competent
Person Scheme operators. Every Competent Person Scheme
operator had to demonstrate compliance with these conditions
within 2 years. Whilst this meant lots of behind the scenes work
at Certass to gain UKAS accreditation, member contractors
did not feel the same pain as was felt by members of other
Competent Person Schemes because the Certass Competent
Person Scheme was already operating to UKAS standards.
2014: Certass commenced enforcement of the final 2 Conditions
of Authorisation; namely the requirement for Minimum Technical
Competence (MTC) and the requirement for the universal
provision of consumer protection (in the form of Insurance
Backed Guarantees). These changes have been monumental
but also necessary for Competent Person Schemes to comply
with the Conditions of Authorisation- and the MTCs in particular
can present time obstacles.
That being said, I truly believe that this will be the year where
it is said that the Competent Person has grown up. Imagine
for a second, what service you would be getting if there was
only one Competent Person Scheme? Or what price you would
be paying without the hard work we have put in since 2006? It
is only the competition that we at Certass have brought to the
marketplace that has kept the lid on high cost increases (which
would have otherwise been necessary, given the increasingly
stringent requirements). It is only with your support that we grow
and between us are able to strike the right balance within the
marketplace. So if you havent already, why not visit our website
and download our application forms to see what we have to
offer?
Were not perfect and we know it; but at Certass we strive to
continue to improve our service to you. We will always listen and
try to keep you as a happy customer. Our promise to you is that
we will keep working hard to deliver a better service and range
of products suited to you.
Thanks for working with us over the years to make our industry
better for all!
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to one and all.
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Distinction Doors celebrates
10 years in business
Distinction Doors, the UKs
largest GRP composite door
supplier, is celebrating 10
years in business.
Drew Wright, founder and now Chairman
of Distinction Doors, said, It is a great
achievement for our company to have
reached this significant milestone.
Everyone who has worked at the
company in the past or who works for us
today has played a part in our companys
success and now is a good opportunity
to thank them for their efforts. We
should also thank our customers past
and present because we could not have
achieved anything without them.
Distinction Doors was one of the first
companies to bring the composite door to
the UK market back in 2004. Since then,
the composite door has gone from a social
housing niche product to homeowner
mainstream. According to recent industry
research, the composite door continues
to achieve dominance in the market place
with 40% of homeowners now opting for
this type of door for their homes.
Throughout the last decade, Drew and

his team have consistently focused
on delivering the best products and
service to the growing market. Today,
through continual development, their
market-leading Nan Ya slab remains
at the cutting edge. Not only does it
offer stunning aesthetics giving it a truly
authentic grained appearance, it also
offers some impressive performance
benefits too.
Its the most thermally efficient door on
the market in tests at the University of
Salfords Energy House it was proved to
be 19% more thermally efficient than its
rival 48mm solid timber core composite
door.
From a standing start back in 2004,
Distinction have sold over two million
door slabs which speaks volumes about
the quality thats on offer.
With continued investment being made
in all areas of the business, Distinction
Doors has no plans to slow down. Drew
explains, Weve recently made big
investments in our customer service,
from launching a new website thats

focused on bringing in more leads for our
customers to extending stock availability
in all areas from glass to blank cassettes.
Weve also invested 185,000 in our
new paint plant to improve quality, lead
times and cost in this area. In terms of
product range weve just launched our
70mm door and the One Lite bi-fold door,
both of which offer significant benefits
for installers looking to expand their
portfolio.
The investment and development made
by the company is a clear indication
of the companys desire to help their
customers take a larger slice of market
share and ensure Distinction Doors have
the building blocks in place for the next
10 years.
Tel: 0845 2000 816
www.distinctiondoors.co.uk
EXOTIC NEW DESTINATION FOR HURST

The expanding export
division at Hurst Plastics is
adding even more countries
to its global map, having
just dispatched an order for
more than 50 door panels to
Thailand.
The shipment of door panels to a
distributor in Thailand - some 6,000 miles
from Hursts headquarters in Kingstonupon-Hull - is the latest in a string of
exports to far-flung locations for the
company.
Its been a tremendously exciting time
with our export division breaking into
new territory and developing sales
opportunities in the north, south, east
and west of the globe, explains Tony
Appleyard, Hurst Plastics Export Sales
Development Manager. Our international
brand is gaining momentum with sales

volumes very much on the up. September
was the best month this year for the
department, and with more orders
pouring in, were showing no signs of
slowing down.
Tel: 01482 790790

www.hurst-plastics.co.uk
Hurst now exports to six continents and

has chalked up an impressive roster of
international customers in Bermuda,
the Faroe Islands, New Zealand, South
Africa, Australia and the Middle East to
name just a few.
The Definitive Collection of door panels
from Hurst Plastics brings a wide
choice of door and glass designs to
the worldwide market. The collection
includes many exclusive designs and
features the Modern Collection of
contemporary styled continental door
panels in coloured, white or woodgrain
PVC-u, which is proving popular both in
Europe and beyond.
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Distinction Doors
achievements
recognised locally
Distinction Doors has just been
named in the top ten SME
businesses in the Sheffield
City Region in a list compiled
by local publication The Star
Business and sponsored by
Barber Harrison & Platt.
Chantel Roach, Distinctions Marketing
Manager, said, We are delighted to make
the top ten SMEs in the region. Last year
we were number 19 and the move up the
rankings this year reflects how strong 2014
has been for us in all areas of the business.
There are around 36,000 SMEs in
the Sheffield City Region, so to be
ranked in the top 100 is a considerable
achievement, let alone the top ten. But
as Chantel comments, Distinction Doors
Traditional
areas.
Home to the
ranking reflects a year of actions aimed

at cementing the companys position as
the market leader in composite doors in
the UK.
The company has invested in its
customer service, with initiatives
including a new website thats focused on
bringing in more leads for its customers.
It has also focused on extending stock
availability in all areas from glass to
blanks. Finally, a new paint plant, costing
185,000, has been opened, allowing the
company to bring this facility in-house
and improve quality, lead times and cost.
Product range has also been an area of
focus, with Distinction adding two new
doors to its portfolio. The 70mm door
offers superb thermal efficiency with a
typical 37% improvement over a timber
door and it can also be over-rebated
Modern
meaning it can be a direct replacement

for the PVCu equivalent. The One Lite bifold composite door gives fabricators and
installers a new and innovative revenue
stream and homeowners a sophisticated
new option on the market.
Distinction Doors is celebrating ten
years in business this year, so it seems
fitting that it should rank in the top ten
local SMEs. But with plans afoot to
further increase market share in the next
12 months, who knows how high the
company could rank next year?
Tel: 0845 2000 816
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FIT FOR LIFE

High end door manufacturer,
Apeer, has produced two new
guides to fitting the companys
double rebate, triple glazed
doors.
With correct fitting critical to the
performance of Apeers all-GRP
composite doorsets, the new manuals
cover installation of both the door and
frame and door and sidelight.
Said Apeer marketing manager Linda
Tomb: Because our doors are really
robust products, they can require a little
adjustment to ensure they are fitted
correctly. Our Apeer 70 and MODO
collections offer superb weather proofing
and insulation benefits which can only be
optimised with correct fitting.
The manuals are now available for
download on the Apeer website http://
apeer.co.uk/index.php/door_tech/.
Hard copy formats are planned for next
year, as are separate instructions for
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stable doors, double doors, toplights and

arches.
Said Linda: The guides are designed to
help seasoned fitters with step by step,
illustrated fitting instructions to make the
job easier for them - and to maximise
benefits for the homeowner.
Officially recognised as Energy A Rated,
Apeer composite doors feature a high
density polyurethane core which offers
a higher level of strength and insulation
compared to traditional doors. The
double rebate system a lip on the
vertical edge where the door meets
the frame adds additional draught
protection by creating an internal
secondary seal.
Its toughened, triple glazed window
panels are also highly insulated and
come complete with a Q Seal warm edge
Super Spacer system which significantly
improves long-term durability, energy
efficiency, condensation resistance and
sound transmission.
www.glyngary.co.uk!
Tel: 01925 763836!
Says Linda Tomb: A well fitted, good

front door will put an end to cold and
draughty hallways and ensure a warm
welcome awaits the minute it is opened.
Apeer doors come with a 10-year
structural guarantee and full choice of
standard, premium, heritage and bespoke
colours.
www.apeer.co.uk
sales@glyngary.co.uk! !
Fax: 01925 762388!
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Order up
to 18th
December
for a door
before Xmas!
Christmas is the high
point of most retailers
years and there should
be no exception for
the window and door
industry, says Martin
Dickie, Business Unit
Director of Door-Stop.
But many manufacturers
start slowing down in the first
week in December and dont
really get going until the last
two weeks of January!
Martin continues: At DoorStop weve extended our final
December delivery date so
installers can make the most
of the season. Customers can
now order composite doors
online before 18th December
at www.door-stop.co.uk
for a before-Christmas
installation. And if its late
its free!
Find out more at www.
door-stop.co.uk or follow
Door-Stop on Twitter at @
doorstopdoors or LinkedIn.
At Door-Stop
weve extended our
final December
delivery date so
installers can make
the most of the
season.
Partner with the largest distributor of

GRP composite doors in the UK and
experience the Distinction Difference.
Call or email us for more information...
t: 0845 2000 816
e: support@distinctiondoors.co.uk
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The Liniar Bi-Fold range is the only one purpose-designed and crammed full of
innovative features, which are loved by fabricators and homeowners.
No trench excavation needed - to benefit from
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Slim sightlines - 170mm panel to panel joint,

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DOORS
Distinction Doors named in Sunday

Times Fast Track 100 list as one of
UKs fastest growing companies
On 7 December 2014,
Distinction Doors was
ranked at number
93 in the Sunday
Times Fast Track 100
list. The annual list,
now in its 18th year,
ranks Britains private
companies with the
fastest-growing sales
over three years.
Andrew Fowlds, Distinctions
CEO, said, We are absolutely
delighted to be awarded this
accolade. Its testament to
the hard work of our staff and
the loyalty of our customers
and a great end to an already
significant year in the history
of Distinction.
Richard Branson, the titles
sponsor said, This years
Fast Track 100 is packed full
of examples of entrepreneurs
taking on many different
challenges head-on. Their
success is based on real
team spirit and it is this
togetherness, above and
beyond any other factor, that
sets great businesses apart
from also-rans. The Fast
Track 100 are testament to
that spirit of creativity and
camaraderie.
Distinctions inclusion in the
list comes after a 48% sales
increase over three years and
its a trend that shows no
sign of slowing down. It has
recently expanded overseas
and sent its first order to India
in the Autumn. Considerable
investment has also been
made the companys
infrastructure in order to
continue to deliver strong
customer service.
Their success is
based on real team
spirit and it is this
togetherness, above
and beyond any other
factor, that sets
great businesses
apart from also-rans.
Even without the Fast Track
100 accolade, 2014 has
been a significant year for
Distinction. Other notable
achievements include being
ranked in the top ten SME
businesses in the Sheffield
City Region in a list compiled
by local publication The Star
Business and sponsored by
Barber Harrison & Platt.
Distinction Doors is the UKs
market leader in composite
doors and the companys
strategy is to consolidate that
position using a combination
of superior products and
exceptional service. Andrew
concludes, 2014 has been
a great year for us and were
looking forward to seeing
what 2015 brings.
The Fast Track 100 league
table and awards programme
is sponsored by Virgin,
Barclays, BDO and BGF and
is compiled by Fast Track, the
Oxford-based research and
networking events company.
Tel: 0845 2000 816
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Our decorative glass is more than a finishing touch.

Partner with the largest distributor of GRP composite doors
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SOLIDORS BEST EVER
HARDWARE RANGE
Composite door
pioneer, Solidor,
continues to innovate
and expand the
range of options for
its class leading
products and this
includes the antique
hardware range and
latest Winkhaus
AV2-B keyless entry

system, among other
developments.
Solidor has proven to be the
fastest growing composite
door manufacturer in the UK
and the only one that can lay
claim to be a true consumer
facing brand, as their website
and other marketing materials
clearly show. The option of 17
colours inside and out is also

supported by an incredible
hardware range, with
consumers offered keyless
locking, traditional furniture
and contemporary handles for
the Italia Range, which have
now been adopted by several
other door companies. There
is of course a vast range of
more standardise hardware
offerings, making for more
door configurations than any
other composite company in
the UK.
The handmade traditional
ironmongery range was
launched back in 2012 with
options of handles, knockers
and letterplates in black and
pewter and sales have seen a
steady growth, following the
similar and complementary
handle options for PVCu
windows. Most impressive of
all is the 5 ring door knocker,
which makes use of Solidors
solid timber core based slabs
and due to its weight cannot be
readily fitted on to lightweight
foam filled GRP doors. The
handle range includes Gothic,
Monkeytail, Tudor, Narrow
Twist and Avon options with a
matching letter plate.
Eager to work with like
minded companies, Solidor
was a launch partner with

Winkhaus for their new
patented blueMatic AV2-B
battery operated automatic
multi-point locking system.
Customers have already
commented on the fact that
its the first keyless solution
for composite doors for
the mass market, as its
already based on the proven
Winkhaus automatic AV2
Lock.
Gareth Mobley, CEO of
Solidor Group comments:
Its important for us and our
customers, that we expand
the options for our solid core
composite doors which are
in fact bespoke, with each
one manufactured from a
solid timber slab here in the
UK. Consumers want choice
in terms of colours, but also
handles, letterplates and even
keyless locking in exactly the
same way as we enjoy in our
vehicles.
For further information
on Solidor then log on to
www.solidor.co.uk, e-mail
enquiries@solidor.co.uk
or call their sales office on
01782 847300. You can also
add to their Twitter following
@solidorltd.
The option of 17 colours inside and out is also

supported by an incredible hardware range, with
consumers offered keyless locking, traditional
furniture and contemporary handles for the
Italia Range, which have now been adopted by
several other door companies.
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The VEKA UK Group

launches the
industrys ONLY
Notified ENERGY
RATING calculator
Well known for beating
competitors to the punch,
The VEKA UK Group has now
unveiled the industrys only
BSI notified and BFRC certified
window and door energy
performance calculator.
Principal Engineer Tim Williams has
unveiled the only calculator in the
industry capable of providing accurate
SELs, DSELs in accordance with
the BFRC, and notified U-Values for
CE Marking in accordance with EN
14351. The calculator is unique to each
fabricator and their products. And the
best part...? Its free!
BFRC rules covering the simulation of
spacer bars changed at the beginning of
September and immediately made results
from all existing SEL calculators invalid
and subsequently illegal. The rules stated
that all warm edge spacer bars should
be simulated as two box models and all
pre-September simplified energy licenses
based on the old spacer bar simulation
method are now obsolete.
Tim, who has worked at VEKA for 22
years, sits on the BPF Windows Group
Committee, the BFRC Simulators Group
and ACDM Technical Committee, so
he was well placed to implement the
changes in standards that came into play
at the beginning of September.
Tim explains: As of September 1st
2014, changes in BFRC rules, brought
about by updated European standards
meant that ALL previous energy rating
calculators immediately became invalid.
This affects all sorts of things down the
chain, including CE Marking. I know that
many people are burying their heads
in the sand, but CE Marking is a legal
requirement for windows and doors and

making false declarations about U-Values
may lead to prosecution for fraud! I would
estimate that currently, less than 40% of
the industry are fully covered by every
aspect of CE Marking.
Here at The VEKA UK Group, were
committed to staying up-to-date in
all aspects of the business. Our new
calculator is now the only intelligent one
in the industry. It is the culmination of more
than a years work, to ensure that when
the September changes were introduced
- our customers would have the tools to
stay on the right side of the law.
The new calculator has been officially
notified by the BSI for CE Marking and
weve designed it to provide CE Marking
U-Values in accordance with BS EN
14351 for all the major VEKA UK Group
products, and all the variations thereof.
Were extremely proud to have the
industrys only dual function calculator
and were delighted it offers so many
benefits to our customers. The system is
bespoke to each fabricator or installer and
personalised depending on which VEKA
or Halo systems they use. The resulting
Energy Certificate can be given to the
homeowner or client as independent proof
of a products thermal performance.
It offers HUGE cost savings, as it can
be used as many times as you like,
completely FREE of charge! This will
eliminate the cost currently associated
with auditing or notifying each window or
door configuration.
Extremely simple to use, the system
allows one form to be filled in via
numerous drop down boxes that
allow fabricators to try all the available
configurations, with different glass,
spacer bars etc. It is impossible to get a
wrong result as only compatible parts

will be listed for each system. It is the only
calculator that carries out all the necessary
energy rating and U-value calculations
from scratch, enabling many permutations
of profiles, reinforcement, spacer bars
and glass to be used. For example, it can
resolve tens of millions of ways to make
a Matrix 70 casement window, covering
28mm double glazing, as well as 36mm,
40mm and 44mm triple glazing.
Customers could even potentially save
money on the cost of manufacturing
their standard A rated windows by
trying a different variety of cost-effective
components that still result in the A
they require. We have designed the
calculator to be future proof as it can
accommodate changes, for example, if
the Building Regs go from 1.6 down to
1.4. The calculator will be sent out to our
customers manually in the first instance,
but ultimately the plan is for it to be
hosted on the website and customers
can log in to access their bespoke
version.
The VEKA UK Group is well known for
being ahead of the curve when it comes
to new technology, new initiatives and
assisting customers with meeting new
changes in legislation.
The new calculator is the latest in a
long line of innovations for The VEKA
UK Group. The company was the first
to create an A rated window, first to
achieve an A rating for noise reduction,
first to establish a closed-loop recycling
system, first to achieve a BSI Kitemark
on a bi-folding door and the only systems
company to establish its own UKASaccredited Competent Persons Scheme.
Tel: 01282 716611
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Top Marks All Round for

the TradeLocks Open Weekend
On the 22nd-23rd November,
over one hundred and fifty
locksmiths travelled from far
and wide to UAP Tradelocks
HQ in order to attend the
highly-anticipated TradeLocks
Open Weekend-and what a
success it was! People from
all over the United Kingdomincluding Scotland, Ireland and
Wales (and even customers
from France)- were eager
to take part in educational,
informative workshops and
detailed demonstrations,
carried out by the best in the
business. They were ever so
determined to hone their skills
and improve their performance,
so this long-awaited event
presented the perfect
opportunity to do just that.
Martin Pink.
In order to make sure that people gained

hands-on experience with TradeLocks
tooling, locksmiths were given the golden
opportunity to be shown demonstrations
on a range of live vehicles (a Nissan
And of course, UAP Tradelocks was

always on hand to provide much-needed
assistance and advice, as and when
was needed. It was not only seasoned
professionals who decided to take
advantage of the courses on offer, as
there were also more than a few talented
young apprentices who were keen to
learn all the tricks of the trade from wellknown and respected names. Industry
legends such as Chris Belcher, Martin
Pink and Pat McGinn were ready and
waiting to answer any pressing queries
and showcase their impressive abilities to
an already engrossed audience.
As well as FREE Genuine Lishi, KD 200/900
and Mortice Lock Impressioning workshops,
Key Cutting and Key Cloning Demos and
Cylinder Re-Pinning classes, there was also
a bouncy castle and fun-filled games for the
kids, including giant Jenga and Connect
4, so little ones were kept entertained
throughout the day. Grown-ups could enjoy
refreshments in the spacious Beer Tent,
and tuck into a delicious hog roast, which
was universally declared a smash hit.
Chris Belcher.
Pat McGinn.
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Qashqai, Vaxhaull Corsa and
Vauxhall Combo van), and
work out how to open uPVC
doors quickly and efficiently.
With all this information to
hand, it goes without saying
that these workshops proved
to be incredibly popular as
you could essentially try
before you buy.
And due to the success of
these demonstrations, UAP
saw sales go through the roof!
Nearly a thousand remotes
were sold, as well as a recordbreaking amount of mortice
impressioning sets, pick guns
and the revolutionary Genuine
Lishi NightVision tools. RPCP
Belcher sets also proved
to be incredibly desirable
amongst the more discerning
of locksmiths, as the genius
himself (Chris Belcher) is
widely regarded as a force to
be reckoned with in the trade.
As well as showing attendees
how to operate tooling
effectively so that it reaches
its maximum potential,
Chris Belcher also sketched
detailed diagrams as a how
to guide for those looking
to emulate his success
when it comes to handling
even the most complex of
I just wanted to say

a big thank you for a
fantastic Sunday I
spent at UAP. I have
learnt a lot and also
spent some too. I hope
this will be the first
of many weekends
that you will hold from
now on as I for one will
be attending again.
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locksmithing apparatus. He
was more than happy to
share his extensive wealth of
knowledge and expertise with
like-minded individuals, and
made sure that every question
was answered honestly and
concisely.
Martin Pink and Pat McGinn
were also in attendance,
and offered their insight into
Genuine Lishi lockpicking,
key cutting machinery and
key cloning so that fellow
locksmiths would benefit
from this experience. The
feedback that UAP received
from satisfied punters just
went to show how much
people enjoyed the weekend
as a whole, and went away
with some exclusive discount
deals, as well as full bellies
and some well-kept industry

secrets.
Both days were jam-packed
with bargain-hunters
searching for one-off
discounts, and they were
pleasantly surprised with
the range of quality supplies
which UAP had to offer, all
at unbeatable prices. This
may explain the incredibly
positive feedback which UAP
Tradelocks received from
hordes of satisfied customers,
both old and new.
Ken Cumberland from
Andertons Key Lock & Safes
had this to say about the
TradeLocks Open Weekend: I
just wanted to say a big thank
you for a fantastic Sunday I
spent at UAP. I have learnt a
lot and also spent some too.

I hope this will be the first of
many weekends that you will
hold from now on as I for one
will be attending again. Your
hospitality was overwhelming
and fantastic with astounding
deals on the day, plus what a
privilege to spend time with
the greats of our world! Thank
you.
Tony from Abbey Locks
Locksmiths was also highly
praiseworthy about the
conscientious efforts and
exertions which UAP went to,
stating that he had, Just got
home from the Open Day, met
some old faces and picked
up some great deals on tools,
just wanted to say thank
you to the team for a very
enjoyable time.
It was most certainly an
eventful and exciting
weekend, with a great time
being had by all. Young and
old alike thoroughly enjoyed
themselves and the general
consensus was that the next
event cannot come soon
enough.
Paul Watts of County
Locksmiths described the
weekend as, An unmissable
occasion, professionallyrun and full of interesting
classes and demonstrations.
Myself and my son especially
enjoyed the Genuine Lishi
training course, as it gave
us the chance to work with
top quality tooling under
the watchful eye of leading
industry experts. We cannot
wait until the next event!
This is a testament to all of
the hard work and tireless
efforts put in by UAP in order
to ensure that everything
ran like clockwork and went
according to plan!
If you want to find out more
about why the TradeLocks
Open Weekend proved to be
one of the highlights of the
calendar year, all you need to
do is get visit
www.tradelocks.co.uk.
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Nanocoast
Door Hardware
Designed for the Coast

As many people
are aware, sourcing
hardware products
that will be displayed
either near the coast
or in highly populated
industrial areas can
be very difficult, as
brass or zinc based
products pit and
tarnish very quickly
due to the salt in the
air. This is particularly
evident in areas within
a 25 mile radius of
the coast, or within
5 miles of high
populated industrial
areas.
UAP are constantly looking
for ways to improve their ever
expanding product range, and
have developed Nanocoast
hardware - a range of door
hardware products that are
specifically designed for the
coast. Nanocoast products
are made from 304 grade
stainless steel, and have also
been salt spray tested to
ASTM B117 for 2,000+ hours.
Not only do UAP offer an
industry first lifetime coating
guarantee on all Nanocoast
products, and you can have
confidence that the products
will not pit, rust or corrode no
and durability, and you would

usually use 316 when you
need a higher resistance to
solutions such as sulfuric
acid and chlorides at high
temperatures. In this sense,
you can see why it seemed
illogical not to use the
304 grade to produce our
products.
matter what environments you

put them in, the products are
also extremely competitively
priced.
You may wonder why UAP
have taken the decision to
use 304 grade stainless steel,
instead of 200 grade or 316
grade stainless steel which
some competitors use. As
Ben Jennings, Marketing
Manager at UAP, explains,
the reason for us using
304 grade stainless steel is
simple - it gives the products
the best corrosion resistant
without being too expensive.
The 304 grade is an austenitic
stainless steel which contains
18% chromium and 8%
nickel, and has low carbon
content, giving excellent
corrosion resistance in a wide
variety of environments, and
good resistance to oxidation.
It is this 8% nickel content
which gives the corrosion
resistance at the coast.
Downgrading the stainless
steel quality to a 200 series
grade stainless steel means
that even though they have
similar mechanical and
physical properties to the 304
grade, there is decreased
nickel content. The nickel
is replaced by manganese
which results in weak
corrosion resistance, and high
carbon content leaves the
stainless steel susceptible to
stress corrosion cracking. On

the other hand, the 316 series
grade would dramatically
increase the prices of the
products even though the
corrosion resistance only
slightly increases, with a
nickel content of 10%. 316 it
shares similar characteristics
to 304 grade stainless steel
in resistance to oxidation
The 304 grade is an

austenitic stainless
steel which contains
18% chromium and
8% nickel.
Ben continues, So far, we

have released three fully
suited colour match ranges
into our Nanocoast range;
Mirror Polished Stainless
Steel, PVD Gold and Satin
Stainless Steel. The range
includes door knockers,
door viewers, letterplates,
door handles, numerals,
hinges, letterplate shrouds,
identity slots, and our newly
introduced pull handles and
round door knobs.
Nanocoast products provide
you with true quality, and
the competitive prices make
them exceptional value for
money. Why take the risk with
other products which have
the potential to rust. To find
out more information, call
the UAP sales team today on
0161 796 7268.
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AVOCET ACCELERATES GROWTH

PLANS WITH WAREHOUSE EXPANSION
Avocet Hardware has signalled
its intent for 2015 by doubling
the capacity of the warehouse
facilities at its Brighouse
headquarters in West Yorkshire.
The company has added an additional
10,000 pallet spaces, which when
combined with a number of important
new distribution deals, and a significant
investment in stock earlier this year, means
next day delivery is now available across
any product ordered from Avocet before
4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 3.30pm
on Fridays. Avocet also anticipates an
additional 20 warehouse jobs being created
as a result of the expansion in 2015.
Rythm Jain Saigal, a director of Avocet
Hardware, said: We have been building
the business steadily ever since we took
it over in 2012 and all this hard work can
now be seen coming to fruition. We have
exciting distribution deals with the likes
of Duffells; we have Glazerite becoming

the first of what we hope will be many
fabricated door manufacturers opting to
install only ABS locks on its product; we
have new Elite Centres coming on-board;
new products on the way; and to back
that all up we now have the capacity to
ensure our delivery is unrivalled in the UK.
The company though is not set to rest on
any laurels. More investment is expected
in 2015, both in product and stock, while
the in-house design team is always
looking to improve on existing products
and bring new ones to market.
We have a team here that wants to
succeed, added Rythm. They have
the drive, the passion and the skills to
do so, and I firmly believe that Avocets
reputation will go on to far outstrip that
enjoyed in prior to our involvement.
For additional information on Avocet visit
www.avocet-hardware.co.uk or call
01484 725601.
Size matters the newly expanded Avocet Hardware

warehouse in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.
Tried. Tested.
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MAX6MUM SECURITY
MAX6MUM
SECURITY, powered
by leading UK door
hardware manufacturer
UAP Ltd, is a leading
supplier of top of the
range security door
hardware, designed to
protect and safeguard
homeowners from
potential risk.
As many of the products
have been designed for
door manufacturers, each
MAX6MUM SECURITY
products is architecturally
specified, and has been
tested and approved to the
latest industry standards,
including Secured by Design
approval by the Association of
Chief Police Officers, and BSi
Kitemark standards.
MAX6MUM SECURITY has

been designed in highly visual
black and yellow packaging,
and each product features
their brand mascot Max, to
make them stand out even
more. These products are
ideal if you have a trade
counter or DIY hardware
shop. Each product comes
with step by step fitting
instructions, so customers
can go home and easily fit
the products without having
to worry about additional
charges of hiring handymen
or locksmiths to fit the
products for them!
The MAX6MUM SECURITY
range is the most
comprehensive assortment of
door hardware and security
products available. This
includes door knockers,
letterboxes, door viewers,
door numbers and letters,
door handles, high security

euro cylinders, mortice locks,
door chains, rack bolt sets,
sash jammers and window
restrictors.
Each product comes in
various finishes and products
can be colour matched
together so all the hardware
on the door is the same
shade! The products are
also available in Nanocoast
finishes (Mirror Polished, PVD
Gold and Satin Stainless
Steel). Each of these
products is made from 304
grade stainless steel, and
are designed for consumers
either living at the coast, or
near highly populated

industrial areas, where there
are high levels of salt in the
air. The salt corrodes other
metals such as brass and
zinc, and causes the products
to pit and rust. Nanocoast
products have been salt spray
tested to ASTM B117 for
2,000 hours, and due to this,
MAX6MUM SECURITY offers
and industry first LIFETIME
coating guarantee on these
products!
An Extra Special Gift This Christmas

Christmas is a time for
generosity and indulgence, and
everyone can relax the rules
a little when it comes to what
they are and are not allowed.
It is not uncommon to partake in
chocolate for breakfast or have a glass
of Bucks Fizz before noon, as the
festive season is associated with jollity,
merriment and extravagance. Family and
friends gather round and exchange gifts,
and travel for miles on end in order to
surprise loved ones and make Yuletide

extra special and memorable.
In order to enjoy Christmas in style,
UAP Limited have decided to bring
back their extremely popular Christmas
chocolate promotion, and give customers
a little something extra to show their
appreciation. If you place an order
between now and Friday 19th December
for over 250 (+VAT), then you will
automatically receive a FREE tin of
chocolates with your order to share how
you wish. Now that really is cause for
celebration!
UAP Limited are renowned for supplying
only the finest and most revolutionary
products which are available on the
market, including door knockers,
letterplates, door viewers, euro cylinders,
door handles, numerals, MPLs and
various other security products. Each
and every item comes bearing the
hallmark of true quality and excellence,
with many products being awared either
the Secured by Design or BSi Kitemark
approvals.
Mark Rushton, UAPs Operations

Manager, says, At this time of year, we
feel as a company that it should be of
paramount importance to give something
back to our customers, and want them
to know how much we appreciate their
loyalty.
He concludes, Here at UAP, we work
around the clock to ensure that every
item is in perfect working order and
reaches you in immaculate condition.
This is why we are considered to be a
leading authority in the door hardware
trade and we want to continue
maintaining this unrivalled reputation.
If you have any queries or want to find
out more about any UAP product, call
today on 0161 796 7268 or email
sales@uapcorporate.com.
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GLASSOLUTIONS CREATES GLASS

WALKWAYS FOR TOWER BRIDGE
Tourists visiting Tower Bridge
can see a unique view of the
bridge mechanism and road
below - through two new glass
walkway floors 42 metres
above the River Thames.
The UKs largest processor, distributor,
installer and repairer of glass and
glass systems GLASSOLUTIONS won
the 250,000 contract to design and
manufacture the (one-way) glass, which
has been inserted into the floor of each of
the two 11.5 metre long walkways on the
Grade I listed building.
The existing floors were removed and
a steel frame was installed into which
the new 80mm thick glass floor panels,
comprising seven layers of glass
capable of withstanding the weight of six
elephants, were inserted.
and easily should any damage occur including the minor scratches and scuff
marks that are inevitable over time without affecting the structural integrity of
the floor.
This innovative design has already
demonstrated its value with a breakage
in one of the panels occurring when a
heavy item was accidentally dropped
during the new venues opening fortnight.
GLASSOLUTIONS was able to respond
immediately and replace the sacrificial
layer from stocked spare glass panes
within 48 hours to help the venue get
back to full operation quickly. It did its job
perfectly in that it prevented any cosmetic
damage to the main structural part of
the glass floor, which in a conventional
design would have been far more costly
and time-consuming to replace.
The glass specification was developed

to accommodate major external forces
such as wind loading and the potential
impact should a passing vessel strike the
walkways. Equally important though was
consideration of internal impacts on the
glass floors and how to design-in a way
to easily repair any damage that results
from the heavy footfall of 600,000+
visitors a year.
Chris Earlie, business manager at Tower

Bridge said: There has never been
anything as big as this for Tower Bridge
in terms of development, and in terms
of future-proofing in the exhibition. We
were really confident with the solution
that GLASSOLUTIONS presented and
were really happy with the outcome.
On the basis of this project, I would
have nothing but glowing reports on
GLASSOLUTIONS. I would definitely,
definitely recommend them.
The solution developed by

GLASSOLUTIONS was to incorporate
a top sacrificial layer of glass into the
panels. This can be replaced quickly
Simon Carin, managing director of

Glassolutions, which is part of the
international Saint-Gobain group said:
The glass walkways are designed to
enhance this already stunning visitor

attraction and have certainly created a
new talking point. This project is similar to
the glass floor installations Saint-Gobain
has been involved with at the Eiffel Tower
in Paris and the Spinnaker Tower view
decks in Portsmouth. Its a privilege to be
part of such a landmark project and were
delighted that our expertise has made it
possible.
With a wide variety of events and
functions held on the walkways, another
dimension to the glass panel design
was to maintain privacy for venue users
when necessary to prevent prying eyes
from the passing traffic and pedestrians
on the bridge below. The clever panel
design allows for this too, which means
GLASSOLUTIONS can replace the top
layer of glass at any point to incorporate
a privacy feature - and remove just as
easily.
Tower Bridge is owned by the Bridge
House Estate and managed by the City
of London. It took eight years, five major
contractors and the relentless labour of
432 construction workers to build Tower
Bridge, which was completed in 1892.
It was opened on 30 June 1894 by the
Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII).
Tower Bridge Exhibition tells the history
of the bridge through animations and
displays, across its towers, highlevel panoramic walkways and the
atmospheric Victorian Engine Rooms.
The installation of the glass walkways
is the most significant change to the
Exhibition since it first opened in 1982.
For further information visit
www.glassolutions.co.uk.
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Padiham Glass Ltd

2014 has been one of
the most challenging
yet rewarding years that
Padiham Glass has ever
had. As the company
heads into the New
Year, we look back at
how the family-owned
business has developed
and adapted to those
challenges.
THE ORGANISATION
Padiham Glass is a diverse
business, offering a plethora
of products to a variety of
customers, both in trade
and retail. Because of this
diversity, the company
decided to restructure the
way they do business and
created four distinct divisions,
giving greater control and
focus to the staff and making
it easier for customers to get
the right information.
Commercial & Architectural
wider range of fire-resistant

single pane glass and IGUs.
THE SALES
Many businesses in our
sector have looked at 2014 as
a year of cautious recovery.
With initiatives such as the
Government's extension
of the Green Deal Home
Improvement Fund, and the
push to find suitable sites for
New Build projects across
the country, there has been a
steady increase in demand for
glazing and glass products.
Padiham Glass has also
experienced a surge in
commercial glazing enquiries
and in the months prior to
Christmas, their Commercial
& Architectural division has
not only met its sales targets,
but surpassed them too.
October 2014 was a record
month as Padiham Glass
reported their best sales
ever since the company was
established in 1980.
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Great offers on volume

orders
Padiham Glass saw a distinct

gap in the market for the
manufacture and distribution
of fire-resistant IGUs and
worked tirelessly from 2012 to
obtain a partnership license
with Pyroguard. In 2014
Padiham Glass Ltd became
fully certified to manufacture
fire resistant IGU's using
Padiham Glass has been

extremely pro-active in
creating a number of new
job roles within the business
where there was a distinct
need. Trevor Crossley joined
as the new Quality Assurance
Manager; Vida Cade became
their Sales & Marketing
Executive; Damian Wilkinson
returned to Padiham Glass as
Technical Services Manager;
Jamie Stoddart and Corrine
Brown joined the growing
Sales team and Carole
Revilles took on the role of
Health & Safety Administrator.
Call 0161 946 8080

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Pyroguard products. Moving

forward into the New Year,
Padiham Glass is exploring
partnership options with other
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Padiham Glass has remained

focussed on improving the
facilities, developing their
staff and expanding the
business, even throughout
the challenging year that was
2014 and they're looking
forward to facing whatever
2015 has for them too!
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Clearly smarter & brighter
New Guardian SunGuard Glass options

Ever since glass has been
featured as a mainstream
commercial building material,
architects have challenged
manufacturers to find
innovative ways to allow them
to create new and exciting
projects. Requirements for
optimum visible light, low
solar heat and increased heat
retention, in either completely
neutral glass or with advanced
decorative finishes have
become a well established
expectation.
Many of these challenges push the
boundaries of physics to the very limit.
For example, high light transmission and
low solar factor contradict each other, as
do high solar factor and very low thermal
insulation. Yet somehow manufacturers
continually reset the goal posts with new
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and innovative products. This has never

been more evident than with the launch
of two new advanced glass products
from Guardian Industries: SunGuard
SuperNeutral 70/35 and SunGuard High
Durable Diamond 66.
for a Low E. The new SunGuard SN

70/35 will be replacing SunGuard SN
70/37.
This is the most desirable product in our

SunGuard range, said Paul Anderson,
Architectural Specifications Manager at
Guardian Industries.
Joining SN 70/35 is the new Guardian

SunGuard HD Diamond 66. For many
years, architects have driven the design
of glass products towards low reflection
and completely neutral glass. However,
with the advent of projects like the Shard
in London, there is a new design demand
for completely neutral glass with a highly
reflective surface. The challenge: to create
a clear glass that has a high level of shine
and reflection without compromising the
light transmission or the views through
the glass. SunGuard HD Diamond 66
meets the challenge, creating bolder and
brighter buildings. Most commonly used
in double skin facades, HD Diamond
66 is the ideal product for high-profile
projects looking to make a statement on
the skyline of any city.
SN 70/35 offers exceptional

performance in a solar control glass that
is so neutral, it could almost be mistaken
For more information on SN 70/35 or HD

Diamond 66, visit www.guardianglass.
co.uk/latestproducts.
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Lawrence Muirhead, owner
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my potential customers get
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Were always looking for ways to improve our

offering though, so if you have any suggestions
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it is already shaping up to
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Amy looks to the future of
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achieved in terms of numbers
and the ardent response there
has been to the Marketing
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Stuga machines are built to last

Late in 1998 Steve
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Steve knew that there
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machining centers that
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There were a small
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with simple German
window styles to the
more complex styles
seen in the UK.
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philosophy they joined forces
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were sold to fabricators
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innovative and affordable
technology. All six are still fully
operational, three of them
with the original owners.
The prototype Flowline was
delivered to Astraframe
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center is still fully operational
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are more than 150 Flowlines,
ZX3, ZX4, Microline and
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the German versions were
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to run, whereas the Stuga
was quite the opposite. The
Stuga machines were also
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around the more complex
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only have Stuga machines
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longevity but their energy
efficient design means that
running costs are much lower
than for their competition and
when things go wrong they
are usually very easy to fix
without too much skill.
Right from the first designs
Stuga have catered for the
internally glazed British
window styles with designs
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arrowhead centering and
rotary tooling that is always
extremely helpful in this
market when compared to
fixed heads. This creates
considerable flexibility for
various operations and almost
eliminates compromises in
set-up. Any tool on the head
can be set at any position
within three hundred and sixty
degrees and the software
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possible which doesnt work
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sand outfeed. On the Stuga
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distance from the infeed
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as unload most of the time.
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reliable and is actually a very
simple design that can be
easily lubricated ensuring a
trouble free life. Each Stuga
sawing & machining center
whether new or factory
rebuilt comes with a five year
warranty to give customers
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important area.
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see its machines outliving
much of the competition and
being used and maintained
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daily basis. Stuga machines
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to purchase the wrong
machine, paying for that
mistake for a long time. Most
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point.
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to win all sawing and
machining business but
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fifteen years suggests that
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obsolescence, whether they
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rather than in another country.
Seven field technicians
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faults that dont sometimes
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holiday created problems.
The simple fact is that dealing
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manufacturer for UK uPVC
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Sawing & Machining as it should be
The Stuga ZX4 can produce 80-1000 internally glazed windows per
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centre. Includes sawcuts and preps for all window and door styles
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operator usage. All Stuga machining centres notch on both sides of any profile.
15.75 metres long by 4.25 metres wide.
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Deceunincks sales in October
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compared to the same month
in 2013. This is a big step on
Deceunincks path to its top
three target, set by group
CEO Tom Debusschere at the
FiT show 2014. Deceuninck
has recently opened a stateof-the-art 110,000 square
foot warehouse, developed a
series of bespoke customer
marketing tools and continued
to provide high standards
of customer service to its
fabricators and their installers.
Deceuninck
Sales Director
Rob McGlennon.
All of this is contributing to customers

growth and therefore Deceunincks,
according to Sales Director Rob
McGlennon: Our customers, and their
installer customers, have been steadily
growing, backed by our unmatched level
of service and support.
I am often told by customers that our
personal approach makes us a pleasure
to deal with, and that they are amazed
how quick and easy it is to contact us if
there is ever an issue.
Unrivalled service, with a 96% success
rate on deliveries, on time and in full,
gives our customers the means to stand
out and sell in a crowded market.
Our approach is clearly paying off,
concludes Rob. Which is great for us,
because if our customers do well, so do
we.
To find out how Deceuninck helps
fabricators and installers on the path to
sustainable growth call Sales Director
Rob McGlennon on 07818 383385 and
follow @DeceuninckUK.
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Gemini UPVC Ltd. and its
installation arm, AWC Windows
and Home Improvements are
some of the latest companies
to sign up to The VEKA UK
Groups Approved Fabricator
and Installer initiative.
Based in Oldham, not only has AWC
joined as an Approved Installer but
Gemini has joined as an Approved
Fabricator too, meaning that they are now
able to put their customers forward to be
Approved.
The companies, run by brothers Michael
and Paul Griffiths, are among their
regions most-respected, thanks, in
no small part, to their commitment to
supplying superior quality products from
The VEKA UK Group.
is fantastic - particularly as theyre

now eligible to approve their installer
customers.
Both companies already make great
use of the VEKA Marketing Toolkit so
were excited to see how their businesses
develop further with the addition of
exclusive, customisable marketing
materials from the Approved Installer
Schemes online Marketing Hub. This
online facility enables the companys
branding to appear prominently across
a range of professionally-designed
marketing materials, supported by the
Approved logo. It even allows companies
to change images to create a brochure
that best represents them and their work.
The initiative is advantageous for every
link in the supply chain. Approved
Installers commit to only working with

Approved Fabricators who, in turn,
benefit from loyal and dependable
repeat trade. Approved Installers can be
confident that they are using products of
the highest quality and, supported by the
industrys finest marketing package, have
ample opportunity to bring that prestige
to the attention of homeowners - both
via marketing materials and a subsidised
website design and build service.
Amy continues: To have Gemini and AWC
become Approved demonstrates that
even established businesses can benefit
from the scheme. Theres no charge to
sign-up and were there to support both
Approved Fabricators and Installers every
step of the way. I look forward to many
others following in their footsteps!
Joining more than 200 Approved

Installers and Fabricators, Gemini and
AWC are part of an overwhelming uptake
in the initiative since it was launched at
the FIT Show earlier this year.
Amy Grundy, National Sales Manager
for the Approved Installer scheme was
excited to congratulate both companies
on their new, Approved status: What
Gemini and AWC have achieved in their
area speaks for itself and were thrilled to
have businesses of their standing join the
Approved Installer initiative. For Gemini to
come onboard as an Approved Fabricator
This online facilit y enables the

companys branding to appear
prominently across a range
of professionally-designed
marketing materials, supported
by the Approved logo.
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October sales reach an all-timehigh for The VEKA UK Group

The VEKA UK Group has
reinforced its position as the
UK's number one manufacturer
of PVC-U window and door
profile with its strongest sales
month EVER.
commented: It's great for the Group to

have reached this milestone and better
still that it affirms our offering is perfectly
suited to discerning fabricators. Without
their sales we wouldn't have a business,
so the fact that we're flourishing shows
we offer the right range of products for
the market. We have yet more new and

innovative products on the way in early
2015 and constantly strive to enhance
current systems and develop new ones,
so, as ever, if you have any suggestions,
we're all ears!
Sales in October topped those of any

other month since the family-owned
German multinational, VEKA, established
its UK arm, VEKA plc, back in 1986.
Coinciding with its Approved Fabricator
and Installer Scheme reaching a tally
of over 300 member companies,
October's sales record reflects the
shared successes of both The VEKA UK
Group and its customers, with a number
of VEKA and Halo fabricators posting
similarly unprecedented sales figures in
recent months.
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Cindy Else back in

the industry with
VITA Hardware
A night not
to be missed
The GM Fundraising
Following
the recent
appointment
of Stewart
Lamb to
Managing
Director
of VITA
Hardware
Ltd, another
familiar face
is back in the
industry as
Cindy Else
joins him to
look after
customers
and business
development
in the South.
Cindy comments:
They say once
you join this
industry, you never
really leave, and
coming back with
VITA is something
Im delighted
about. In fact, Ive
only been back a
couple of weeks
and Ive already
caught up with
some fabricators I
used to work with.
Im really excited
to join VITA as
I believe with
its combination
of relevant,
value for money
products and its
commitment to
quality, the brand
will be a force to
be reckoned with
in hardware. My
main focus in the
next few months
CHARITY NEWS
Spring Ball!
GM Fundraising is
delighted to announce
its 2015 Spring
Ball will be held at
the Holiday Inn in
Stratford-upon-Avon
on Saturday 18th
April.
For those of you who have
attended a GM Fundraising
event before, one thing you
know for certain is, you will
have a great time, explains
Gary Morton, Founder of GM
Fundraising. This will be the
16th Gala Dinner the team
have put together and we
plan to make it bigger and
better than ever.
will be to get out
and about and
find out what
fabricators really
want from their
hardware supplier
in 2015, and to
demonstrate how
partnering with
VITA can benefit
their business.
The one untapped
area that we are
really keen to
grow is composite
doors and the
VITA solution
looks second to
none. To say Im
excited about
being an integral
part of VITAs
future growth is an
understatement!
lots of exciting
things in the
pipeline for
VITA and I am
looking forward to
continuing to build
on the companys
long heritage
with further
investment in new
initiatives and
most importantly,
the team. Im
delighted to
welcome Cindy on
board.
For more
information on
VITA and its
products, log
on to www.
vitahardware.
co.uk.
Situated on the banks of

the River Avon, set within
beautiful landscaped gardens,
the hotel sets the ideal
backdrop for this Guys and
Dolls themed event.
For GM Fundraising, its
all about having fun whilst
raising much needed funds
for charity and the Spring
Ball will be another fantastic
opportunity to do just that. All
proceeds raised from ticket
sales and on the evening
itself go directly to support
the efforts of Hope House
Childrens Hospices, who
provide vital care and support
For GM Fundraising,
its all about having
fun whilst raising
much needed funds
for charity and the
Spring Ball will be
another fantastic
opportunity to do
just that..
to children and with life
limiting illnesses.
The 1920s Guys and Dolls
themed evening whether
your best suited as a gangster
or a moll - will add an extra
touch of glamour to what is
already a very special evening
. Tables sell quickly, so to
ensure you dont miss out,
secure your table today by
contacting Gary on 07741
262612 or emailing him at
gary@gmfundraising.co.uk.
More information on GM
Fundraising can be found at
www.gmfundraising.co.uk.
Stewart Lamb
adds: There are
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AWARDS
Door-Stop & MRA win

fabulous Best Digital
Campaign at CMAs
Door-Stop
International has won
its 5th Construction
Marketing Award,
this year for Best
Digital Campaign,
in a joint entry with
construction agency
MRA Marketing.
Supported by the Chartered

Institute of Marketing, the
CMAs recognise the brightest
and the best in construction.
Its fantastic news, says
Martin Dickie, Business Unit
Director of Door-Stop. Our
strategy is to make it easier
for customers to order, market
and sell Door-Stop doors,
building their own businesses.
A two year, multi-channel,

integrated campaign with
MRA Marketing did just that
and the award recognises
just how successful this has
been.
Steve Bissett of Door-Stop (left)

collects the CMA for Best Digital
Campaign.
The CMA judges described

the initiatives as fabulous
and were particularly
impressed by the return on
investment factor of 14.8.
For more information on the

nations favourite composite
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The awards just

keep coming
for Liniar
Liniar wrapped up an
award-winning year
with the latest in a
long line of prestigious
achievements after
being named Systems
Company of 2014.
most influential individuals

in manufacturing in The
Manufacturer Top 100 list.
A panel of expert judges
from within the industry
selected the individuals who
characterise those important
traits that help support and
develop UK manufacturing.
The National Fenestration

Awards winners were
announced on Tuesday,
December 9 with Liniar also
securing runner up in the
PVC Company and Social
Networker categories.
The HL team also took home

the Derby Telegraph Company
of the Year award in June.
These latest accolades follow

on from a spate of recent
honours that the Derbyshire
brand has earned with Liniars
trading company HL Plastics
winning the Growing Business
of the Year 2014 for mid-sized
companies at the esteemed
GBA national business
awards in November.
That came hot on the heels
of Liniar creator and MD
Roger Hartshorn being
announced as one of the UKs
The National Fenestration

Awards are the industrys
fastest growing independent
awards event. Launched
in 2013 they aim to reward
the very best of the
sector and are run and
decided completely by the
participation of the industry.
There was a massive increase
in votes cast this year, with
voting up by a staggering
293% on the numbers voting
in 2013 - a total of 2,579
votes were cast in 2014.
Roger Hartshorn commented:
2014 has certainly been one
The Liniar team have had a successful year, topped off by winning Systems
Company 2014.
of Liniars most successful

years yet, and this award
is particularly meaningful
having being voted for by our
peers within the industry. Its
great for the team at Liniar to
receive public recognition for
the hard work they all put in
throughout the year!
Jason Grafton-Holt from the
NFAs remarked:
Were delighted about the
high levels of voting this
year and feel the industry
has really taken the NFAs to
its collective heart. Liniar is
a well-deserved winner in
this category; their amazing
FIT Show stand, new
product launches and the
work theyve been doing

throughout the year have all
combined to achieve this
result. Were looking forward
to presenting the award at
our event in 2015 and starting
all over again with new
nominations in the New Year.
The company reached its
landmark 40 year birthday
in December and will be
celebrating in the New Year
with staff and customers.
You can find out more about
the Liniar range at www.liniar.
co.uk or call the sales team
on 01332 883900. The full list
of NFA winners and runners
up can be seen at http://bit.
ly/NFA2014Win.
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And the winners are...

SOCIAL NETWORKER 2014:
HARDWARE COMPANY 2014:
1st: Petita Wiles @PetitaWiles (MACO)

2nd: Liniar @Liniarprofiles
3rd: Ben Warren @TheWindowOutlet
1st: MACO
2nd: Glazpart
3rd: Adams Rite
DIGITAL SPECIALIST 2014:
GLASS SYSTEMS COMPANY 2014:
1st: The Consultancy

2nd: Motion Lab
3rd: L8EST
1st: Pilkington
2nd: Saint-Gobain
3rd: Guardian
ALUMINIUM COMPANY 2014:
COMPOSITE & PANELLED DOORS 2014:
1st: Schuco
2nd: AluK
3rd: UK Bifold
1st: Lister Trade Frames

2nd: Distinction Doors
3rd: Britdoors Group
SYSTEMS COMPANY 2014:
STEEL COMPANY 2014:
1st: Liniar
2nd: The VEKA UK Group
3rd: Accoya
1st: Crittall Windows

2nd: Clement Windows
3rd: Cotswold Casements
TIMBER ALTERNATIVE 2014:
TIMBER COMPANY 2014:
1st: Residence 9
2nd: Evolution
3rd: Prestige by Aztec
1st: Glyngary
Joint 2nd: Merrin Joinery
Joint 2nd: Stanbrook & Nicholson
MANUFACTURER/FABRICATOR 2014:
PVC COMPANY 2014:
1st: Polyframe
2nd: Lister Trade Frames
3rd: Pearl Window Systems
1st: Truemans Windows

2nd: Liniar
3rd: John Fredericks
YOUNG PERSON 2014:
1st: Hannah Howdle Truemans Windows

2nd: Surawoot Tanasen Joedans Glass
Video here please Michael
AWARDS
The Consultancy take
Digital Specialist title

The Consultancy has been
announced as the Digital
Specialist 2014 at the National
Fenestration Awards (NFAs)
after securing 47% of the vote.
any product, including casement windows,

bi-folding doors and composite doors.
Richie Thornton, Director of The
Consultancy, said: We specialise in
creating visually stunning designers and
online ordering systems for any product,
targeted at trade or retail audiences. We
thought this year couldnt get any better
for us. Weve celebrated an increase in
turnover, employed new staff, expanded
our premises and now we have been
named Digital Specialists 2014.
Director Richie Thornton and his team of

online experts were today still revelling in
the news following the live broadcast.
The winners, which were announced by
TV Presenter Michelle Orpe via a video
on the NFAs website, commended
The Consultancy on its clear win,
after customers voted it the top digital
company in the UK.
The NFA is the first organisation which

has taken into account the industrys
growing digital market in its award
categories. We felt from the start the
category was made for us and the full
team is delighted with our win. Wed like
to say congratulations to everyone who
took part and a massive thank you to
everyone who voted for us.
This is the first time The Consultancy has

entered the awards and tops off a record
year for the expanding company, which
celebrated a decade in business this year.
The companys recent growth and success
has been based on its excellent range of
industry-specific online ordering systems for
Over the past ten years The Consultancy

has worked with key players in the
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industry including Solidor, Deceuninck,

Quickslide and Truemans Windows but
stress the whole industry can benefit from
our industry expertise and knowledge.
Richie added: We arent just a digital
specialist for the industry leaders, we also
offer a range of low-cost quality websites
through our sister company The Glazing
Vault. (www.glazingvault.com)
Over the past year the industry is beginning
to recognise the benefits of the online world
and were here to help companies of all
sizes use it to their advantage.
For more information contact The
Consultancy on 01429 239689 or email
info@theconsultancy.co.uk.
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Thank
You!
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to everyone
who voted for
Liniar in the
National
Fenestration
Awards 2014
Winner: Systems Company

Runner Up: Social Networker
Runner Up: PVC Company
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Merry Christmas to all our customers
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AWARDS
GLASSOLUTIONS WINS G14
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD

GLASSOLUTIONS
commitment to environmental
sustainability has been given
industry approval at the G14
awards where it received the
Environmental Initiative of the
Year award.
The company, which is part of the
international Saint-Gobain Group, picked
up the award at the prestigious awards
ceremony hosted by comedian Kevin
Bridges at the glamorous Hilton Park
Lane Hotel, London.
GLASSOLUTIONS won the award for its
investment in a unique scientific study at
the Energy House at Salford University.
The research project measured the
contribution that GLASSOLUTIONS glass

makes to the energy performance of the
whole house, as well as the performance
of the windows. It provided further
evidence that high performance glass
from GLASSOLUTIONS can cut energy
use and the contribution is the equivalent
of adding 150mm of loft insulation.
GLASSOLUTIONS Marketing Director
Mike Butterick, who collected the award
alongside Managing Director Simon
Carin, said: Winning the Environmental
Initiative of the Year award is a fantastic
achievement which recognises the
companys commitment to developing
sustainable products and processes.
We are the only glass company in the
UK to have tested our glass in this way
and can offer our customers complete
assurance of its performance - our glass

does what it says on the tin, so to speak!
We are planning Phase 2 to further
develop the research. This is vital
data that will impact on future product
development and investment in energy
saving solutions. Its a step-change in the
industry and we have opened the door
for other manufacturers and installers to
show what their systems are capable of.
Gary Morton presented with the

Derek Bonnard Award for Excellence
Another fantastic night was
had by all at the G14 Awards
Presentation and Gala Dinner,
as the glass and glazing
industry united once again to
celebrate all that is great and
good within it.
Winners of all categories stood out
as shining examples of commitment,
dedication and excellence but none more
so than the winner of the Derek Bonnard
Award for Excellence, Gary Morton.
Gary has had an extensive and impressive
career within the glass and glazing
industry, explains Joe Hague, Managing
Director of the Promac Group, sponsors
of the Derek Bonnard award. In addition
to this, Garys extraordinary leadership
of the GM Fundraising team has resulted
Presentation of Award for Excellence.

in them raising over 1 million for Hope

House Childrens Hospices an absolutely
astonishing achievement. As early
supporters of GM Fundraising, Promac
continues to be amazed at the energy
and enthusiasm he injects into fundraising
for children with life-limiting illnesses. It
seemed perfectly fitting that the judges
chose to recognise Garys efforts with the
Derek Bonnard Award this year.
Explaining what it means to win the
award, Gary Morton comments: To
be presented with the Derek Bonnard
Award for Excellence is a tremendous
honour. Derek was a friend, who I liked
and thoroughly respected, which makes
this even more special. To be recognised
in this way for something that has given
me so much joy over the years was
a complete shock. I have a genuine
passion and love of what we do at GM
Fundraising and feel a huge amount of
gratitude to everyone who has supported
us over the years. There have been
moments of hardship and heartache
along the way, but it has mostly been a
massive amount of fun. I feel proud of
what the team has achieved over the
years and hope that we can continue to
raise funds for this immensely worthy
cause long into the future.

Managing Director of Bohle Ltd and
longstanding GM Fundraising team
member Dave Broxton, was there to
present the award and remarked on the
night: The recipient of this years award
is an individual who has proven himself
as an entrepreneur and businessman. He
has been involved in setting up businesses,
running companies and fully immersing
himself in all aspects of the glazing sector.
But that is not the reason we are honouring
him tonight. We are here to reward
excellence of a different kind; of human
kind. To reward someone who has worked
tirelessly for the benefit of others, and to
recognise the leadership and success
of a man who had a dream of raising a
thousand pounds for a childrens charity
and ended up creating a fundraising
legacy of well over a million pounds.
Joe concludes: Gary is a truly worthy
winner of the Derek Bonnard Award for
Excellence and the entire Promac team
would like to congratulate him on his
success.
For more information about Promac,
their products and services, visit www.
promac.co.uk or call 01788 577 577.
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