Movers & Shakers
FENTRADE LIMITED ACQUIRED BY ALUMINIUM VISION
» AWARD WINNING ALUMINIUM trade fabricator, Fentrade Limited, has been acquired by Aluminium Vision Limited from Gloucestershire in a move that will further strengthen Fentrade’ s position as a manufacturer of high quality commercial and residential frames.
The shareholdings of Fentrade have been sold in a deal managed and overseen by business sale specialists Dexterity Partners, who have been instrumental in selling a number of businesses within the fenestration industry.
Fentrade will continue to service its customer base from its modern manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales where it has plans to increase the workforce over the coming months.
Manufacturing its product range using materials from respected industry names such as Aluk, VBH, Kestrel and Jack
Aluminium, Fentrade’ s new owners will look to further enhance the offering to the customers.
Chris Reeks, the founder and former Managing Director, will remain with the company under its new ownership as a Director. Since founding Fentrade in 2018, his vision has been to establish the brand as a leading name in high-quality, expertly manufactured aluminium products, supported by an exceptional service ethos.
www. fentradealuminium. co. uk
WINNING CLIENTS HONOURED AT PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
» LEADING FENESTRATION MARketing agency, Purplex Marketing, is congratulating several of its clients that received prestigious recognition at the 2025 GGP Installer Awards.
The awards ceremony, which honours excellence and innovation across the glazing sector, saw a number of Purplex clients take home trophies in various categories including best glazed extension up to £ 40,000( Droyslden Glass); best technical innovation( Sheerline); best commercial installation( Great Harwood Windows); best heritage installation( Tyneside Home
Improvements) and rising star( Emerald Windows and Doors).
Andrew Scott, MD and founder at Purplex Marketing, commented:“ We’ re thrilled to see so many of our clients receive this well-deserved recognition at this year’ s GGP Installer Awards. These victories represent the hard work, innovation and commitment to quality that they demonstrate daily. I believe it’ s this dedication and passion that truly pushes the industry forward and sets best practice standards even higher.
“ Industry awards offer huge benefits beyond just the recognition on the night. Winning enhances credibility, builds customer trust, and provides valuable third-party endorsement that can be leveraged across all marketing channels.”
www. purplexmarketing. com
A Fond Farewell
» KÖMMERLING AND PROFINE BID LONG term colleague and friend, Kevin
Warner, a fond farewell as the company’ s sales and marketing director retires after 17 years.
Robert Thiroff, managing director says:“ With an impressive 34 years in the industry, often in long term senior or board level roles, we have been proud to have Kevin as an integral part of our team for so long. Kevin has said that Kömmerling has always felt like home for him so perhaps that, along with his hard work and dedication, is why he has had such a significant impact on our organisation.
“ I am pleased to announce that Gareth Parton has been promoted to Sales Director North and Karl Williamson to Sales Director South. Both individuals are looking forward to taking on more responsibility for sales of our growing portfolio of products.
“ I would like to take this opportunity to wish Kevin all the very best for his retirement and hope he enjoys having more time to support his beloved West Bromwich Albion F. C. as well as play more golf and get out and about on his bike.”
www. kommerling. co. uk www. profine-uk. com
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