Clearview National October 2015 - Issue 167 | Page 22

INDUSTRYNEWS

A Star over 30 years
»»2015 marks the 30th year in
business for Gemini UPVC, a renowned
Oldham-based fabricator of VEKA PVCu
windows and doors.

The company has been a family affair since
it was established in 1985 by Robert Griffiths.
It is now directed by his son Paul whose
brother Michael is Director at AWC Home
Improvements – the installation arm of the
business, also based in Oldham.
Paul commented: “A lot’s changed in
the industry over the past 30 years, and it’s
definitely fair to say there have been ups and
downs for companies in our line of business.
However, Gemini has weathered the storm
where many of our competitors have faltered
so, yes, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve
achieved.”
Gemini boasts strong, long-standing
relationships with The VEKA UK Group
and its industry-leading installer support
programmes, as Paul explains: “The support
we receive as a VEKA Approved Fabricator
and a member of Network VEKA is second to
none. It’s definitely played a major role in our
continuing success.”

‘A’ Class
»»Pilkington UK Limited has

and excellent imagery included in the site’s
Technical Hub and architects and specifiers
will find a wealth of useful features, including
NBS access and BIM objects.
The Media Centre provides industry news,
opinion pieces, Spectus case studies and
video content with regular updates addressing
topical and emerging issues. Links to social
media sites are included for a broader visitor
experience and to promote engagement, all
within a single source.

announced the launch of a superior low-e,
hard coated glass, Pilkington K Glass™ A,
which helps windows to achieve a Window
Energy Rating (WER) A rating when
installed within a suitable frame.
When used as the inner pane of an
insulating glass unit, and combined with
Pilkington Optifloat™ or Pilkington
Optiwhite™, a U-value of 1.4 W/m2K can
be achieved. This exceeds the latest energysaving Building Regulations, which are set
out in Part L, when installed within a suitable
window frame.
Kristian Chalmers, Product Manager,
comments: “Pilkington K Glass™ is the
UK’s leading thermal glass brand and the
launch of K Glass™ A enables us to ensure
we continue to provide customers with
the highest quality products, while meeting
the increasing market demand for energyefficient glazing.
“Pilkington K Glass™ A is the ideal
choice when it comes to reducing energy
consumption as it helps to decrease the
cost spent on heating a building, as less
energy is needed to maintain a comfortable
temperature. Not only this, it also reduces
internal condensation and enables designers
to extend the glazed area of a building
without increasing heat loss.” Kristian adds.

Visit www.spectus.co.uk

Visit www.pilkington.co.uk

Visit www.vekauk.com

Functional,
Good Looking
and Easy
to Use
»»Spectus Systems is inviting
everyone to take a look at its brand new
website after it has undergone a complete
redesign with three core priorities;
functionality, aesthetics and ease-of-use across
a range of devices.
The aim from the outset was to provide
a better experience for professional, trade
and homeowner visitors whilst encouraging
greater engagement and delivering a mix of
product information, industry news and useful
features.
Developed for the connected world in
which mobile Internet users now outnumber
those accessing via static devices, the site is
fully responsive and works with all iOS and
Android operating systems.
Fabricators and installers especially will
benefit from the comprehensive information

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‘a complete redesign’