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INDUSTRY NEWS

Systems ready for new Part L requirements

» CHANGES TO PART L OF BUILDING Regulations coming into force on 15 June 2022 mean big changes for the thermal efficiency requirements of buildings . But Epwin Window Systems is already ahead of the curve .
Phil Parry , Business Development Director at Epwin Window Systems , said : “ Epwin Window Systems has been leading the way in the industry for nearly 40 years . It ’ s why all our products are ready for the introduction of the new Part L on 15 June 2022 . It ’ s also why they will be ready for any future regulations too .”
As Phil says , all Epwin Window Systems products across all its ranges already comply with the new regulations . The ranges include the Stellar Window & Door Aluminium System , Optima Window & Door System , Spectus Window & Door System , PatioMaster Sliding Door System ,
Flush Casement Window System , Flush Tilt & Turn Window System , Vertical Sliding Sash Window System and the Fully Reversible Window PVC-U System .
The systems company is also supporting its customers by helping them get up to speed with the changes . It has produced a useful guide to the new regulations which is available to all customers on its Connect digital portal . It will also be running a live stream event on Connect where fabricators and installers can get immediate answers to all their questions about the new regulations from Epwin Window Systems ’ technical experts .
Phil commented : “ It ’ s reassuring to know that all our products are already compliant but we also know that fabricators and installers will have lots of questions about the changes and what they mean for their businesses and the wider industry . By providing a guide and offering a live discussion stream we can help them with the information they need .”
Epwin Window Systems is the UK ’ s largest manufacturer and supplier of award-winning PVC-U and aluminium window and door systems . It retains its status at the forefront of the industry because it leads the way in cutting-edge products and proactive support . It ’ s something that ’ s perfectly demonstrated in its response to the Part L changes .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk

Industry names come together to support charity ball

» A HOST OF INDUSTRY names including DoorCo , the Residence Collection , Starglaze and Glazerite supported a recent charity ball in aid of We Mind & Kelly Matters ( WM & KM ). Founded by former Glazerite UK Group chairman , John Hewitt , WM & KM seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues and support those who have been bereaved by suicide .
The Pink Tie Ball was held at the Wicksteed Park venue in Kettering , Northamptonshire , with over 430 party goers enjoying an evening of food , live music , an auction and a fundraising raffle . The Residence Collection , DoorCo , Starglaze , and Glazerite provided sponsorship of the drinks reception and table wine for the event , with the total
figure raised through the event reaching an incredible £ 13,000 for the charity .
John Hewitt co-hosted the event with Glazerite East Managing Director , Matthew Thomas , with both sharing anecdotes from their 2020 ‘ Kelly ’ s Heroes ’ cycle ride . As the charity ’ s biggest fundraiser to date , Kelly ’ s Heroes saw a 12-strong team cycle the
1000-mile route from John O ’ Groats to Land ’ s End , raising an incredible £ 130,000 . The money raised has since been used by WM & KM to roll out much-needed mental health support services across the Northamptonshire area , including counselling , support groups , and a Live Chat service .
John says : “ We ’ re delighted with the success of our
first ever Pink Tie Ball , and the support we had from our sponsors was hugely appreciated . Peers from across our wonderful and extremely generous industry have supported We Mind & Kelly Matters right from the start , and we ’ re grateful that the charity can continue to provide services that support those who are struggling with their mental health , as well as those who have been bereaved by suicide .
“ We ’ ve got another huge fundraising event planned for later this year , and we ’ re looking forward to sharing this with our supporters in the industry soon .”
www . glazerite . co . uk
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