DOORS&WINDOWS
Defining Design
» MOST PVCU SYSTEMS
houses are defined by profile
shape and colour and while
that’s also true for The Residence
Collection, they are also expressed
through premium hardware,
exclusive finishes and a consumer
facing brand that delivers value,
enquiries and strong commercial
returns for the trade.
The launch of The Residence
Collection has re-defined the
way in which systems houses are
viewed and indeed in the way
that windows and doors are sold.
Historically it was only the big
national and vertically integrated
brands that could build brand
awareness on a national scale.
But they’ve proven that with
three pioneering window and
door systems in the form of R2,
R7 and R9, that they can do the
same, particularly with social
media where they are now a
recognised and trusted brand by
consumers with a similar reach
to the likes of AGA and Wren
Kitchens.
But their way of thinking is
new too, very much in the form
of a design house and so that’s
why they’ve developed their own
premium hardware with unique
finishes including monkey tail
and pear drop handles, along with
traditional pegs and stays. There’s
also the Radlington deep nose cill,
an industry first back in 2016 and
traditional butt hinges for both
windows and doors, along with
a range of ancillaries from sister-
brand Window Widgets.
Sarah Hitchings, sales and
marketing director of The
Residence Collection commented:
“There are several reasons why
hundreds of different installation
companies trust, promote and
install our products and it’s
ultimately about the way in which
we innovate in terms of product
development and creating the
ultimate consumer brand.
“As consumers we all wear
brands and for leading installation
companies, they too wear various
brands. But we are arguably
the only systems house that
develops a complete hardware
and ancillary range, so whatever
the manufacturing partner, each
window and door that carries our
name looks the same and that’s
ultimately what defines us as a
business.”
www.residencecollection.co.uk
www.residencecollectiontrade.
co.uk
SUPPORTING THE NHS WITH
DOORS AND PRIVACY SCREENS
» PROFILE 22 FABRICATOR WINDOWS
Plus is fitting infection control doors and
privacy screens in Warwick Hospital to
support the efforts of the NHS in caring for
Covid-19 patients. The doors and screens
will enable staff to safely put on and take off
protective clothing before entering or leaving
wards.
Gary Hampton, Managing Director of
Windows Plus, said: “Like everyone, we
have been in awe of the amazing work NHS
staff are doing in caring for patients with
Coronavirus. Having previously carried out
work at Warwick Hospital, I got in touch to
find out if there was anything we could do to
protect and support staff in the hospital at this
critical time. When they confirmed the need
for infection control doors and privacy screens,
we were more than happy to support them.”
Clare O’Hara, Managing Director of Epwin
Window Systems, said: “I know everyone
at Epwin Window Systems will be proud to
know our systems are being used in such a
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positive way and delighted that Gary and the
team at Windows Plus were able to support
Warwick hospital. Undoubtedly, NHS staff
are the heroes of this crisis and we owe them a
debt of gratitude.”
The doors and privacy screens are being
manufactured using the Optima QS70 system
from Profile 22. So far, Windows Plus has
installed screens and doorsets in the Covid-19
ward and the baby care ward of Warwick
Hospital. The next phase will be the hospital’s
canteen, with work continuing across the
hospital thereafter. Installers are using PPE to
protect themselves and others. They are also
taking all possible hygiene precautions.
Windows Plus is a leading manufacturer
and installer based in Coventry. It’s a family
run company and a longstanding Profile 22
fabricator. As well as a reputation for quality
and service, the company is also renowned
locally for its commitment to charity and it
carries out numerous fundraising initiatives
every year. Its estimators are working from
home so if customers require a quote for any
future works or items for their local NHS, the
company can be contacted on 024 7623 0222
or at [email protected].
www.epwinwindowsystems.co.uk