INDUSTRY NEWS
Supply agreement builds on ‘ stability and continuity ’
» EXPERIENCED TRADE , DOMESTIC and commercial fabricator Kingfisher Windows has signed a new three-year supply agreement with Epwin Window Systems . The agreement further strengthens the two-decade-long partnership between the two companies .
Based in Drighlington , between Bradford and Leeds , Kingfisher Windows has been manufacturing and supplying a comprehensive range of window , door and conservatory products for over thirty years across the North and North West of England . The long-established family-based business has been trading from the same premises since 1989 .
Kingfisher Windows manufactures the popular 70mm Optima PVC-U window and door system and the multi-award-winning Stellar aluminium system .
Katrina Earl , Sales Director at Epwin Window Systems , said : “ One of our core principles at Epwin Window Systems is to build strong partnerships with our customers . Our reputation is built on stability and continuity , and this supply agreement extension forms an integral part of this strategy . Kingfisher Windows is a great example of a successful fabricator , and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship with them over the next three years .”
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
New Black & White Guides to U-Values for England , Scotland and Wales
» AFTER THE SUCCESS OF our Black & White guide to window U-Values launched at this year ’ s FIT Show , we have created a version for Scotland and Wales to prepare for the imminent Building Regulation changes expected to take place later this year .
An industry first , our first guide was launched at this year ’ s FIT Show and gave clear and concise information
on how all VEKA ’ s window systems can meet a U-value of 1.2 W / m 2 K . This was in response to updated Building Regulations that came into force in June .
The new regulations in Scotland that come into force in December will also require a 1.2 U-Value , whilst in Wales it will be 1.3 from November .
Differing calculation methods across the three countries are causing confusion for fabricators , but we are committed to supporting our customers in navigating these .
The specifications in the new suite of guides are country specific , fully reinforced , and realistic to fabricate . There are no grey areas or hidden small print and they apply to both light and dark colours .
www . veka . co . uk
Scaling-up for yet another award
» LEADING BIRMINGHAM window and door manufacturer Shelforce has scooped yet another award after being voted Diversity Champion at this year ’ s Scale-Up Awards 2022 .
Shelforce , which specialises in providing high-quality PVCu and aluminium products to local authority building projects and works closely with Birmingham City Council , impressed the judges with its inclusive approach to training and employment , with 75 % of its workforce having a disability .
It ’ s just the latest in a long line of awards the Erdingtonbased company has picked up in the last 18 months and it will sit alongside the likes of the 2021 Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce ( GBCC ) Business of the Year , the 2021 Asian Business Chamber Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion , and the 2021 British Chamber of Business Awards Equality Trailblazer for the West Midlands .
Howard Trotter , Shelforce ’ s Business Manager , said : “ We have created a hugely supportive work environment that both inspires and benefits our team , and this has created exceptional staff satisfaction , development and increased employee engagement with Shelforce ’ s values and goals .”
www . shelforce . com
14 DECEMBER 2022 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM