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» FOLLOWING A YEAR OF consistent growth in a declining market , Glideline has expanded its factory capacity to 30,000 sq / ft – three times bigger than its current facility .
The expansion of its existing premises in Great Yarmouth comes after 12 months of significant growth for the nationwide aluminium manufacturer . Its ability to deliver slimline aluminium systems that accurately combine innovative design with ultra-low U-values are considered to be the main drivers for development .
As well as helping to continue servicing demand among Glideline ’ s nationwide customers – especially for its
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slimline products , which saw a 40 % surge in enquiries in 2024 – the expanded premises will aid in widening its product range to continue delivering on homeowner demands and changing legislation .
“ While 2024 brought with it some challenges , we ’ ve experienced a year of fantastic growth at Glideline ,” says David Pickering , the company ’ s Managing Director . “ Our site expansion reflects the surge in demand for aluminium , and will allow us to continue meeting this demand , without compromising on our service .
“ Our installer-first approach means we ’ re tuned into how our customers operate , the problems
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they face and the products they need to stay ahead , and make their job easier . This increased capacity means that we can not only uphold that level of service and support to our customers , but continue innovating to meet the ever-growing demands for great energy efficiency , slimmer |
sightlines and changing design trends .
“ We ’ re committed to delivering for our customers , and this site expansion will grant us the capacity to invest in doing that .”
www . glideline . com
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» TAMWORTH-BASED trade association , the Door & Hardware Federation ( DHF ), held its Members ’ Conference on Wednesday 5th February 2025 at the Royal Airforce Museum Cosford , and welcomed 200 members and industry professionals for a day of knowledge sharing , networking , and innovation .
The highly enjoyable day featured a number of workshops including Dafydd Williams , from the Ministry of Housing , Communities & Local Government , who spoke about the government response to
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Grenfell ; Neil Rule , Managing Director at Access2 , who spoke about the update to the standard , TS 007-1 ; Gillian McAteer , Director of Employment Law at Citation , who spoke on navigating employment law , and Steve Hill & Dave Jones from DHF , who delivered a presentation about The European Machinery Regulations & the European Construction Products Regulations and Driving Sustainability .
A highlight of the day was an inspiring talk from guest speaker , Flt . Lt John Nichol , who spoke movingly about
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his experience as a tortured British prisoner-of-war in the first Gulf War in 1991 . Images of his encounter were shown across the world and became an enduring symbol of the conflict .
The exhibition hall comprised stands from Gliderol Garage & Industrial Doors , ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions , RCS Doors , Allegion ( UK ), Expert Access Solutions Ltd , Hörmann ( UK ), Jewers Doors , JMA UK , LiftMaster , Rutland Door Controls , Strongdor and SWS UK , showcasing their latest
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products . The exhibition provided a valuable platform for networking , collaboration and knowledge exchange .
“ It was hugely rewarding to welcome our members and other guests to join us in coming together for a highly enjoyable day ,” said DHF ’ s Commercial Director , Patricia Sowsbery- Stevens . “ We would like to thank everyone who attended , we are beyond grateful for the energy , enthusiasm , and incredible contribution from our members . In addition , we would like to thank our sponsors : Gliderol Garage & Industrial Doors , ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions , RCS Doors , Citation Professional Solutions & Access2 . We look forward to hosting similar events in the future .”
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