Aluminium Extra
GGF forms new aluminium group
» THE GLASS AND GLAZING Federation ( GGF ) is pleased to announce the formation of the new GGF Aluminium Group for companies operating in the aluminium sector .
The idea for the new group was founded in the GGF ’ s Technical Team , who identified a gap in the current GGF technical group infrastructure and in the industry generally .
David Borland , GGF Senior Technical Officer explained : “ Part of the responsibilities of the Technical Department is to continually review the service we provide to Members and most importantly recognise gaps in that service . It is during these reviews and discussions it became clear that the one part of the Industry which needed additional GGF Technical support was the Aluminium sector .”
The new Aluminium Group will attract interest not only from companies in GGF Membership but also many companies who are non-members . In 2021 , the GGF has seen new Members join the Federation with a specific interest in the aluminium sector . In the last few years , the industry has witnessed a revival of aluminium in the home improvement sector with products such as bifolding doors and secondary glazing , which is becoming a popular solution for heritage buildings and homeowners in conservation areas .
David Borland continued , “ While there is substantial overlap with the GGF Window
& Door Group , there are areas of fenestration that are unique to aluminium such as shopfronts , commercial entrance screens , curtain walling & commercial windows . We hope with the support of a considerable number of existing GGF Members with aluminium interests , the new Aluminium Group can prove to be a valuable technical asset for the GGF , our Members and the industry .”
Companies who are interested in joining this Group are asked to contact GGF Senior Technical Officer David Borland by email at technical @ ggf . org . uk
‘ The obvious partner for installers and builders ’
» SPECIALIST FABRICATOR MERCURY Glazing has announced a tenfold increase in demand for its popular aluminium sliding doors . Steve Cross , Director at Mercury , explains : “ As a specialist aluminium window and door fabricator we offer our customers the reassurance that they are working with an expert business when it comes to the manufacture of high-quality aluminium sliding doors . As the boom in the sliding door market continues , we ’ re becoming the obvious partner for installers and builders looking to tap into this growing market trend .”
Steve reports that the sales growth comes across the entire aluminium patio door range that the Gloucester-based business offers , including wide-span sliding doors .
Steve comments : “ In the domestic sector , more and more consumers are discovering what sliding patio doors have to offer when it comes to the trend for big expanses of glass . The aluminium sliding patio door delivers on this trend better than any other option as the construction allows for wider glazed panels , up to 3000mm wide , and fewer vertical frames
to break the view , which customers find appealing .”
The company manufactures the Cortizo 4700 aluminium patio door , which delivers superb energy efficiency and thermal retention with contemporary aesthetics at an attractive price point . Steve says : “ Our aluminium patio doors are suitable for both commercial and residential projects and we have recently offered an introductory price of just £ 500.00 per pane , which is proving popular with customers .”
The aluminium patio doors are manufactured at Mercury ’ s new dedicated aluminium manufacturing centre in Gloucester . As with all Mercury ’ s products , the quality of their aluminium sliding doors is evident at every level . This includes stainless steel rails for trouble-free use , a 40mm slim interlock allowing more glass appearance , superb strength and weather residence and PAS24:2016 upgrade . And for customers tapping into the trend for colour , the aluminium sliding doors are available in a wide choice of single or dual colour options .
Since 2020 , Mercury has doubled its turnover and remains well on track to meet its growth strategy over the next three years . Having opened their second bespoke manufacturing unit , the company has made a sizable six-figure investment in automated machinery and recruited several high-level appointments to their talented 60-strong team .
www . mercuryglazing . co . uk
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