Pro Installer December 2017 - Issue 57 | Page 24

24 | DECEMBER 2017 News Read online at www.proinstaller.co.uk INSTALLATION OF THE MONTH ATLAS WINNERS RAISE THE BAR As the Atlas Installation of the Month competi- IMAGINATION IS THE ONLY LIMITATION With over 36 years of British manufacturing heritage and expertise, it is safe to say that Hallmark Panels Ltd is a forerunner in the aluminium panel industry. Customers can benefit from swift lead times and a reduction in expense due to an efficient in-house pro- duction that relies on zero outsourcing. ‘ a completely bespoke service ’ Managing Director, Lor- raine Snell comments: “We are proud of our manufac- turing offerings. We boast our own glass shop, laser cutting machines and pow- der coating facilities. These internal facilities ensure we can provide the customer with a rapid turnaround on orders.” Hallmark used its exper- tise in the fabrication of aluminium panels to create architectural visual panels for residential and commer- cial door applications. Imagination is the only limitation with a complete- ly bespoke service that enables customers to design a product that meets exact specifications. Customers can choose from thou- sands of colour packs and finishes and feel secure with a choice of reinforcement options. www.hallmarkpanels.com tion draws towards the end of its third year, the latest round of winners has raised the bar with some incred- ible designs. The latest trio of Installation of the Month winners are Monmouthshire Conservatory Company, Village Conservatories and Hybrid Windows. All three compa- nies are first-time winners of the award. Monmouthshire Conservatory Company pulled out all the stops with a breathtaking orangery that took the place of an ageing timber conservatory. Hybrid Windows created an impressive space in a Cheltenham family home that can now be used all year round. The outstanding installation, which incor- porates floor to ceiling glazing and two Atlas lanterns, replaced an old-fashioned conservatory. Village Conservatories caught the judges’ eyes with a striking L-shaped orangery that combines alumini- um, reclaimed brick, glass and two large Atlas lanterns to bring contemporary style to a traditional home. Every month, an installer will win a £200 Screwfix voucher and a £50 Majestic Wine voucher. Entries can be submitted via Twitter to @ Atlasroofjohn using the hashtag #AtlasShowOff or on email to [email protected]. Monmouthshire Conservatory Company Hybrid Windows Village Conservatories www.atlasroofsolutions.co.uk/installation TRAVIS PERFORMANCE ON TRACK Travis Perkins released its Q3 trading update, with headline performance as follows:- • Q3 Group sales growth of 3.5% and like for like sale growth 4.1%. • Continued growth across all businesses in the Contracts Divi- sion. • Significant perfor- mance improvement in Plumbing & Heating Division. Chief executive John Carter commented: “We have delivered a good like for like sales performance across the group in the third quarter against a challenging market backdrop of input cost in- flation and market volatility. Volumes were broadly flat with inflation driven price in- creases the main component of our like for like growth. Whilst it is relatively early days in the transformation plan, it is encouraging to see positive progress in the Heat- ing & Plumbing Division. “Trading conditions in our markets continue to be mixed, with consumer discretionary spend under pressure from rising infla- tion and on-going uncertain- ty in the UK economy. We maintain our confidence in the long-term fundamental drivers of our markets and this underpins our plan to invest in our business to improve our customer propositions and extend our competitive advantage.” FARMHOUSE RETURNED TO FORMER GLORY Sheffield’s ADM Windows has just given a stone farmhouse in Maltby, South Yorkshire, a new lease of life by installing 17 Spec- tus Flush Casement windows and one bay window. Aaron Fountain, Director of ADM Windows, said: “Our custom- er wanted to replace the ageing timber windows of his farmhouse and replace them with high quality windows that would en- hance the heritage look and offer modern day thermal efficiency and security.” The project was a dual colour one – black on the exterior and white on the interior. The result is a sleek, beautiful finish that has helped to return the farmhouse to its former glory. This installation is the latest in a growing number of projects for ADM Windows that involve the Spectus Flush Casement. Aaron comments: “We’ve seen a tremen- dous growth in interest in the Spectus Flush Casement window since we added it to our portfo- lio.” www.spectus.co.uk