Energy conservation and providing the right internal texture
and colours, was paramount for Brown & Bancroft Interiors
– the firm instructed by Krones to deliver the refurbishment
project in 2018. As part of the design process, it commissioned
AluFoldDirect to supply everything aluminium and create the
specialist glazing.
Hundreds of frames and pieces of glass were used as part of
the project – and AluFoldDirect split up delivery over a series
of planned phases to avoid installers having to store products
on site.
Krones has run its UK business from Wingates Industrial Park in
Bolton for nearly 30 years but last year, the company revealed
plans to invest in its working practices by making significant
improvements to Westregen House.
The work has completely transformed the building into a modern,
light and airy workplace for its loyal staff.
Tim Mooney, project manager at AluFoldDirect, says: “This was a
massive project. We supplied a thousand frames and hundreds
of pieces of glass and everything went very smoothly.
“The designers had very firm ideas of how the building was going
to be transformed and I think we complemented their plans.
“From day one, we worked closely with contractors, Brown &
Bancroft Interiors. From the initial meeting, when I took some
samples over to show designers, I knew the finished building
was going to look amazing – and it does.
“Inside and out, it has been completely transformed. The
designers have done a sterling job to give this building a much-
needed make over and we were extremely happy to be involved.
“My role as project manager is to ensure that large aluminium
glazing projects are managed perfectly. Orders of this size
are broken down so we can organise production and ensure
everything is manufactured right first time.
“The team at Brown & Bancroft Interiors were professional and it
was a pleasure to work with the designers.”
Paul Brown, managing director at Brown & Bancroft Interiors,
says: “Westregen House has been meticulously refurbished with
a striking interior design scheme aimed at bringing the workforce
together and equally impressive changes to the external façade
through the installation of a new roof and full complement of high
quality aluminium glazing which has completely transformed
this building.”
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