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In This Issue

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Brian Shillibeer reviews the News from this issue and lauds some of the exciting initiatives taking place in the industry and in the wider construction sector.

Market View market-view

Illbruck’s i3 sealing system contributed to a major energy-efficient renovation on Channel 4’s House Without Bills television programme.

News news

Fix Radio has launched the Grand Builders’ Tea-Lay, the UK’s first ever national builder’s brew relay to tackle the crippling mental health crisis in the trades.

Emplas, has been listed as one of Northamptonshire’s leading privately owned companies for the fourth year in succession.

Doors Doors

Since the purchase of a facility in Thorne, Doncaster in 2023, DoorCo has been working towards making more use of the 3.2 acre site.

News Xtra news-xtra 

As the demand for skilled and manufacturing technicians continues to rise, Eurocell is searching for eight new apprentices supported by the apprenticeship levy to keep costs manageable.

Garden Doors garden doors

Last November, AluK’s S67 sliding door was named Product of the Year at the G-25 Awards. What won it the prize?

Marketing column marketing from fab 

Some brands stick out more than others. They seem to be everywhere at once.  This is what brand is all about – and more – writes Purplex’ Andrew Scott.

 roof Renovation roof refurb 

Window repair specialist, ASWS, brought its skills to bear during a two-year refurbishment contract addressing one of London’s best known retail landmarks – the Ikea store at Oxford Circus.

Market View  Market view

SureSpec tackles a well-known challenge in the industry where window and door specifications are inconsistent having been recycled from past projects.

 Trade News trade news

FENSA has clarified its role in the glazing industry, emphasising that it is not a rule-maker

The GGF has appointed Lauren Mawford as its director,

Rooflights  rooflights

Keylite has provided bespoke ridge windows for an ultramodern self-build home overlooking the River Bann in Northern Ireland.

Products & Projects   projects

Two new espagnolette window handles have been launched with the demands of today’s volume window market in mind

Heritage heritage

Winframer units have been retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house, built in 1909 in Oxford, up to current energy efficiency standards.

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