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Aluminium Extra

Double Celebration with New Factory Opening & ISO Accreditation

» FENTRADE’ S RECENT new factory and showrooming unveiling of their relocated premises proved to be a major hit with all visitors, made all the more successful by the presentation of their ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System accreditation on the day.
The relocation took place at the end of May and during the short months before and after the move the team at Fentrade had been working hard to remodel an old building with an outdated exterior and interior. Turning the building into a modern, light and airy workspace now provides the team with the capacity and the
efficiency to drive forward their ambitious growth strategy.
The management team had been working tirelessly during the whole relocation operation to write and implement the procedures for the ISO system, aimed at further improving the quality of the product and service through processing to manufacture. With a successful audit being attained it was a fitting testament to the whole team to be presented with the certificate during the Open Day.
Visitors were able to tour the new premises, chatting with staff from the office and on the factory floor, and view the latest investment by Fentrade, the Elumatec SBZ145
cutting and machining centre, working through its’ various routines. The new showroom setup also drew praise from customers, who will be able to take advantage of the facility by inviting their respective customers along to view the products before making their buying decisions.
Chris Reeks, Fentrade’ s Managing Director said:“ It was fantastic to see so many people on the day and to be
able to showcase the building, the machinery and the staff underlining how far we’ ve come as a business since 2018. It was great to have the support from our key industry suppliers such as Aluk, Jack Aluminium, Schueco and Coastal and a pleasure to meet existing and potential customers and demonstrate our commitment in our business for the future.”
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‘ MUCH LOVED’ INLINE SLIDER GETS‘ FABRICATOR FRIENDLY’ UPGRADE

» ALUK HAS JUST UPDATED ITS much loved BSC94 inline slider with the launch of a brand new, Part L compliant version. Designed to give AluK customers plenty of new sales opportunities in both replacement and new build markets, the BSC94 HI has all the proven aesthetic appeal of the original with some new, fabricator friendly features.
There are standard and slim versions of the new AluK BSC94 HI available, with sightlines of either 85mm or just 45mm at the interlock. Both versions feature an upgraded 42mm thermal break, which means the doors can achieve a tested and validated U-Value of 1.4 and a DSER rating of‘ C’ with double glazing.
For AluK customers, switching to the new BSC94 HI is simple and cost-effective. There is a new, updated outerframe with a symmetrical design which reduces the amount of stockholding required and existing press tools can be used for fabrication with only a small adaptation necessary. An additional benefit is that the new outerframe requires mechanical jointing only, with just the sash now coming with an option for both crimping and mechanical jointing.
Paul Booth, AluK’ s Technical Director, explained:“ We haven’ t taken any shortcuts on the HI – there is a 42mm thermal break, rather than the 20mm one used in some of our competitors’ sliding doors, and the resulting 1.4 U-Value makes it ideal for refurbs and within the 1.6 limiting value required for new buildings.
“ We have also used a new anti-bimetal low lambda strip which allows for varying expansion rates and guarantees smooth
operation and easy locking and unlocking even on the hottest days and ensured that the BSC94 can accept 20mm – 31mm double glazed units for maximum flexibility.”
The new AluK BSC94 HI is available in both double and triple track configurations and in panel sizes up to 3000mm h x 2000mm w with a maximum panel weight of 400kg. There are single and dual colour options in AluK’ s comprehensive range of colours and a choice of matt, metallic and anodised finishes.
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