DOORS&WINDOWS
Euramax makes
steps into
modular market
Leading UK manufacturer of PVCu
windows, doors and composite doors,
Euramax, has announced that it is
supplying modular home manufacturer
Ilke Homes with windows and doors for
2,000 modular homes. This collaboration
marks a significant step for Euramax, as
the business continues to progress in an
increasingly valuable construction market.
» THE HOUSING CRISIS, SKILLS
shortage and lack of affordable homes are issues
that continue to plague the UK’s housing
market. Modular construction, which involves
constructing elements of a building offsite in a
factory-controlled setting, before transporting
them to site for assembly, offers a quicker and
often less expensive solution to construction.
The builds can be constructed 30-50 per
cent quicker than traditional constructions,
with quality-controlled assembly sites and
less material waste helping to provide more
sustainable results.
Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire,
Euramax has collaborated with modular
expert Ilke Homes to supply windows and
doors for 2,000 of its homes. Ilke Homes,
also based in Yorkshire, manufactures and
supplies customisable modular homes, with
a completion time of seven days, as well
as offering turnkey development contracts
and strategic partnerships with housing
associations, private developers and local
authorities.
“Euramax is delighted to work with Ilke
Homes and partake in the development of
its homes”, said Richard Banks, commercial
director at Euramax. “Previously, Ilke Homes
had been receiving separate deliveries for glass
and window frames, which would then be
sorted into specific module requirements. This
meant that there was double the handling
of products, increasing the risk of damage”,
explained Banks.
‘the construction
method reduces
the amount of noise
and dust onsite
to create a more
environmentally
friendly building
process’
“In addition, transportation of products
was also increased as there were multiple
stillages of glass and frames that were sent
to the production line. Instead, Euramax
has provided Ilke Homes with the glass and
window frames in one stillage, ensuring they
have everything they need for each module.
Speed is not the only key advantage of
modular construction. With skilled workers
producing modules at dedicated assembly
sites, the construction method reduces the
amount of noise and dust onsite to create
a more environmentally friendly building
process. “Not only did Euramax provide
Ilke Homes with quality products, but
it also provided us with a solution that
streamlines our processes”, said Racheal Kaye,
procurement manager at Ilke Homes.
“Receiving the glass and frames for each
module in specific stillages means that we can
save time and costs as handling, transport and
damage is reduced. This not only optimises
our own process, but greatly reduces our
impact on the environment, helping us to
maintain modular’s greener construction
status. Euramax even provided module
identification numbers to help us to identify
the correct stillage for the required module,
making the process even simpler”, added
Kaye.
“We understand how important modular
construction has become to help deliver the
thousands more houses needed to alleviate the
UK housing crisis — and we’re dedicated to
supporting this in any way we can”, continued
Banks.
For more information on Euramax, its
products and the sectors its supplies, go to
www.euramaxuk.com or call +44 (0) 1226
361639.
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