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NEW BRANDING HIGHLIGHTS A SHARPER FOCUS IN MADE FOR TRADE’S NEXT CHAPTER
Made for Trade has undergone a new digital-friendly branding transformation to better reflect the firm’s current product positioning, service offering and core values, as the company builds on the name’s ongoing success. Hot on the heels of unveiling a new look image and branding for the multi-award winning Korniche product line last year, Made For Trade is delighted to reveal a refreshed and reimagined corporate identity for the parent company. READ MORE
Elsewhere, with a lot of over-inflated claims currently doing the rounds, VEKA believes transparency and accurate information is key to navigating the changes to Building Regulations coming in to force on the 15 June. READ MORE
In other news, Tommy Trinder, pioneers of Framepoint Technology®, have launched a range of features to make it easier for installers present the features and benefits of ‘timber alternative’ windows & doors. READ MORE
. . . and, leading trade fabricator Modplan has just opened an on-site Training Academy at its Newport headquarters. READ MORE
Enjoy this issue and if you have any comments please feel free to email me at the address below.
Christina Shaw
Owner & Publisher
Email me: christina@glassnews.co.uk
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NEW BRANDING HIGHLIGHTS A SHARPER FOCUS IN MADE FOR TRADE’S NEXT CHAPTER
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VEKA IS BLACK & WHITE ABOUT HOW ALL ITS WINDOW SYSTEMS ARE READY TO MEET A U-VALUE OF 1.2
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With a lot of over-inflated claims currently doing the rounds, VEKA believes transparency and accurate information is key to navigating
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ENHANCING THE ‘TIMBER ALTERNATIVE’ SALES EXPERIENCE – NEW FEATURES NOW LIVE ON FRAMEPOINT
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Tommy Trinder, pioneers of Framepoint Technology®, have launched a range of features to make it easier for installers present |
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MODPLAN’S TRAINING ACADEMY OPENS
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Leading trade fabricator Modplan has just opened an on-site Training Academy at its Newport headquarters. Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director, said:
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DISTINCTION DOORS UNVEILS LATEST ADDITION TO NXT-GEN RANGE
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Distinction Doors is proud to introduce the latest addition to its nxt-gen range, the nxt-gen Craftsman.
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ERA SETS THE STANDARD FOR SECURITY WITH NEW TS 008 LETTERPLATE FROM FAB&FIX
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ERA is continuing to support its extensive network of fabrication partners in providing homeowners with the highest standards
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ROOF LANTERNS MADE THE WAY THEY SHOULD BE
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When the experienced team at AluFold Direct set out to design a brand-new contemporary aluminium roof lantern, they knew it had to be better than the best already out there in the |
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PREMIER ARCHES: THE RELIABLE SUPPLIER YOU CAN TRUST
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In today’s post-pandemic trading climate fraught with lingering supply chain issues and subsequent price increases,
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BEN WALLACE ANNOUNCED AS GGF HEAD OF MEMBERSHIP & CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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The Glass & Glazing Federation are pleased to announce that long standing employee, Ben Wallace, has been appointed as Head of Membership & Customer Relations. |
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PREMIER ARCHES BOLSTERS CUSTOMER LOYALTY WITH NON-COMPETING PRODUCT OFFERING
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When it comes to manufacturing standard square window and door frames, most PVC fabricators have no hassle at all following
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SEEING IS BELIEVING
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‘Makeovers’ are on the rise as more and more customers opt to try before they buy…
‘Makeovers’, where customers receive a render of their new windows and doors super-imposed over an image of their |
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STERNFENSTER LAUNCHES VIRTUAL SHOWROOM
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Sternfenster has launched a new virtual showroom to help customers sell higher value products to homeowners.“People moved online during the pandemic to
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UAP’S ‘MAINTENANCE MAN’ BACK ON HIS FEET POST-COLLAPSE
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UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows welcomes Dirk Charnock back to its head office in Whitefield after
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VEKA PLC NAMES KRONOS LTD ‘SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR’
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KRONOS has secured the ‘top spot’ as VEKA plc’s 2021 Supplier of the Year. The manufacturer of the most effective whitening agent in the world – titanium dioxide |
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ROOM WITH A VIEW
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When a homeowner is lucky enough to have stunning views across the Welsh countryside, they need an equally stunning balustrade solution that will let them make the most of it. Which is where leading safety glass
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BUILDING OUR SKILLS APPEALS FOR 50 VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE THE INDUSTRY TO THE EDUCATION SECTOR
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Underlining its commitment to bringing more youngsters into the fenestration industry, Building Our Skills – Making Fenestration, |
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GLAZPART BACKS ‘MAJOR FORUM’ AS COMPANY LOOKS FORWARD TO GLAZING SUMMIT 2022
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Glazpart is the latest big-name company to come on board for this year’s Glazing Summit – with the company’s Sales and
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SUNSQUARE’S NEW AERO PITCH SKYLIGHT IS PITCHED ROOF PERFECT
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Unveiling the world’s most advanced, thermally efficient skylight for 20-60° roofs. Rooflight pioneer Sunsquare has launched
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TRADE DIRECTORY AND PRODUCT FINDER SHOWCASES AT THE FIT SHOW
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Visitors to this year’s FIT Show will be given a sneak preview of the recently reinvigorated Insight Index, the UK’s leading trade |
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GOAL!!
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When Barnsley based trade fabricator Euroglaze reached its £10K fundraising goal for Retina UK, who better to present the cheque to the sight loss charity than local footballing hero Bruce Dyer? |
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INDUSTRY VETERANS PREPARE FOR MAMMOTH ‘LONELIEST ROAD’ CHARITY CYCLE
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Former Glazerite UK Group chairman John Hewitt has announced his latest ‘Kelly’s
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