DOORS & WINDOWS
Jumping the ‘ Q ’
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THE UK ’ S INDUSTRYleading PVCu systems supplier , The VEKA UK Group , has achieved further professional acclaim for the newly unveiled M70 system .
The VEKA UK Group has completed a major update of its BSI Kitemark accreditation with the inclusion of the new M70 and the system is already helping ensure that fabricators are Document Q-ready .
The Matrix 70 Window System from VEKA led the industry for decades , with its classic good looks and impressive technical performance . Thanks to ongoing investment , the new , even more energy-efficient M70 system has been launched .
Dave Jones , MD of The VEKA UK Group explains : “ Security via Document Q is the most recent legislative challenge that the industry has faced , with many customers approaching us for advice on the various routes to compliance .
“ With the new M70 we wanted to give fabricators flexibility and , to this end , we carried out testing to PAS 24 with a number of suppliers , after researching the most widely used hardware brands . This enables fabricators of the new M70 to follow our pre-tested specification and easily meet the requirements of Document Q and we are already embarking on further partnerships with hardware companies to continually improve our offering .”
Email : mbarsby @ veka . com
502 VISITORS LOGGED IN BUMPER MONTH
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FAST-MOVING FABRICATOR , Warwick North West , is enjoying a rush of new leads and business enquiries after a bumper month for its online bi-fold builder , in which trade customers used it 502 times to design and order their bi-fold doors .
Found on Warwick ’ s fully-responsive , mobile-optimised website , the builder offers installers a quick and easy way to input their preferred specification , including size , colour and hardware , before sending to Warwick for a quote .
“ We ’ ve been delighted with the success of the bi-fold builder in recent weeks ,” commented Warwick director , Greg Johnson .
“ We made it with one purpose in mind – making life easier for installers . With just a few minutes spent on our straightforward application , users can design and customise a product that ’ s the perfect match for their latest projects – and , clearly , hundreds of users are making the most of the opportunity !
“ Many of our customers are directing homeowners to the bi-fold builder so they can choose their preferred configuration , or designing a door with them as part of their sales pitch . Consumers are so much more excited about a purchase when they have played an active part in designing it , so the builder is actively helping installers secure more business .”
www . warwicknorthwest . co . uk
THE PERFECT PARTNERSHIP
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WELLINGBOROUGHbased Astraseal has extended its natural light offering by beginning to supply Eurocell ’ s hugely successful Skypod range of skylights .
Easily installed and hugely versatile , the innovative range of pitched skylights come in a wide array of sizes and configurations suitable for use on virtually any project , from flat-roofed extensions to new-builds and orangeries . A range of frame and glass colour options let homeowners add a personal touch , while a 10-year guarantee gives them confidence that their purchase will still be functioning to a high standard for years to come .
This latest offering perfectly complements another recent addition to the Astraseal portfolio - Eurocell ’ s Aspect bifold . Boasting ultra-slim frames and uninterrupted sightlines , the Aspect was specifically designed to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces with its 90 % clear opening .
As the first and only bi-fold to receive both BBA and Secured by Design PAS24 accreditation , the Aspect also delivers exceptional security , equipped with both concealed bottom rollers and antijemmy pins as well as an innovative D-handle that folds flat when not in use . What ’ s more , its patented trim conceals unattractive gasket lines , and thanks to Astraseal ’ s in-house spray booth it can be finished in any RAL colour .
www . astraseal . co . uk
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