Doors & Windows
WILLIE ’ S RETIREMENT PROJECT TURNS INTO AWARD WINNING FLAGSHIP PRODUCT
» AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS with Roseview Windows , the UK ’ s leading manufacturer of replacement vertical sliding windows , Willie Kerr has stepped away from the firm , having stated his intention to retire three years ago whilst serving as Managing Director . Willie leaves a huge legacy , including the launch of Award- Winning products such as Ultimate Rose , which won a coveted G Awards Product of the Year trophy .
One of Willie ’ s final projects was to launch a revised Mk3 version of Ultimate Rose , for which he worked with Coventrybased machinery and tooling manufacturer Jade Engineering Ltd to develop fabrication techniques and processes to ensure the efficient production of Roseview ’ s flagship product .
The new version of the Ultimate Rose includes changes that further enhance the product ’ s reputation for authenticity , including a number of options such as deep cills , seamless runthrough and no horn choices , staff beads , new astragal bars and a number of other features . Jade Engineering ’ s Technical Manager Suk Singh worked closely with the Roseview technical team to develop the new manufacturing processes which were first proved with manual equipment , then written for execution using complex CNC machinery , that coincidentally was supplied by Jade ’ s sister company Kombimatec .
The consultancy work completed by Jade Engineering was highly complex but also fitting , as the firm had provided advice and machinery for the manufacture of the original Ultimate Rose window more than 10 years earlier .
Jade Engineering ’ s Sean Mackey was quick to acknowledge the relationship with Willie : “ Willie ’ s technical background always enabled him to be precise in his needs and we enjoyed working with him and the team at Roseview , with some of our finest work going into developing the manufacturing techniques used for the production of the company ’ s flagship product . We will miss Willie but wish him an enjoyable retirement , though I doubt it will involve him putting his feet up ,” added Sean .
Indeed , Willie says that the opposite will be the case , as he intends to increase his involvement with the sport of running , including coaching young athletes .
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52 MAY 2022 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM