Clearview National April 2015 - Issue 161 | Page 14

INDUSTRYNEWS Fabricators save thousands by “shopping around” »»Leading manufacturer of flexible extrusions, Birmingham-based ExtrudaSeal, who supplies half of all aluminium fabricators in the UK with a wide range of quality gaskets, weather seals and pressure plates, has seen a significant increase in the number of customers over the past twelve months. The growth is credited by the company to increased competition, which is urging aluminium fabricators to reduce costs by sourcing components from specialist suppliers, Managing director, Chris Byers (left) & sales director, Paul James (right) rather than as a “package deal” from systems companies. Recent years have seen a rapid rise of the “shop-around” movement, with individuals and businesses alike trading the immediate convenience of a one-stop shop for long term financial gains. The change in mind-set has also reached the fenestration industry, as fabricators look to increase their competitive edge. ExtrudaSeal Managing Director, Chris Byers, comments, “The aluminium market is obviously on the r ise, but so is competition amongst fabricators who are keen to take advantage of it. As they seek to become more competitive on prices, one obvious change is their components supply chain and, as a specialised extruder of gaskets and weather seals, our volumes allow us to offer them significant cost savings.” For more information, call 0121 3568733, or visit www.extrudaseal.com New supply agreement marks 25 year partnership »»One of the UK’s largest and longest established fabricators, Wellingborough-based Astraseal, has marked its 25 year relationship with systems company, REHAU, by signing a new supply agreement. The agreement ties the two companies together for the forthcoming years, strengthening a partnership that over the last quarter of a century has seen Astraseal grow into one of REHAU’s largest customers in the UK. Mark McMullan, managing director of Astraseal, comments, “One of the core philosophies at Astraseal is to build strong partnerships with all our suppliers and customers. Our reputation is built on stability and continuity, and the latest supply agreement with REHAU forms an integral part of this strategy. We look forward to the continued manufacture of REHAU’s market leading products and supporting them as they develop new solutions for the future.” Martin Hitchin, chief executive of REHAU, commented, “Astraseal is a superb example of 14 » A PR 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Mark McMullan corporate director of Astraseal (left) shaking hands with Martin Hitchin chief executive of REHAU (right) a successful fabricator and I’m delighted it is committed to us for another term. REHAU is a very quality focussed business and Astraseal is a perfect fit because it shares the same values. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Astraseal.” For more information call Astraseal on 01604 630630 or visit www.astraseal.co.uk Quadruple Award Finalist »»Conservatory and extended living space specialists, Prefix Systems, has been nominated finalists in four categories for the Red Rose Awards, an event where Lancashire business, commerce and industry are celebrated at a gala dinner. Prefix Systems has been nominated as a finalist in Construction Business of the Year, Innovation of the Year, Manufacturing Business of the Year and Medium Business of the Year categories, an incredible achievement. In many ways 2014 was a defining year for Prefix as the company broke the £10 million pound barrier in terms of turnover on the back of further developments to their impressive tiled GardenRoom roof and other solutions for the emerging extended living space market. Chris Baron and Chris Cooke, codirectors of Prefix Systems commented: “To be nominated in one category would be an achievement, but in four is quite incredible.” For a free copy of their latest trade brochure, contact the sales office on 01254 871800, e-mail [email protected] or add to their considerable following on Twitter @prefixsystems.