Pro Installer February 2018 - Issue 59 | Page 10

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10 | FEBRUARY 2018

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Black Millwork Aluminium Windows

Windows and doors manufacturer Black Millwork has a new range of aluminium windows in a move that reaffirms the company ’ s commitment to an ever-growing product offering .
In recent years , many residential projects are based around more contemporary designs . This has led to increased demand for windows and doors with slim profiles , which don ’ t clutter a home ’ s aesthetic . Aluminium windows allow the company to satisfy this demand , as the material can be manufactured into incredibly thin profiles . Likewise , the company launched its popular aluminium door range in 2014 and the company is now completing this aluminium offering with a complementary window range .
It was this influx of demand for the slim profiles that influenced Black Millwork to start producing aluminium windows . The latest range in the company ’ s portfolio has already been specified on a major redevelopment in London , comprising of six blocks of flats , each housing several hundred tenants . The new windows mean the company can now offer a much wider selection of solutions that cater for different aesthetic tastes and architectural styles .
www . blackmillwork . co . uk

JOIN UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS

The Midlands ’ largest trade fabricator , Frame Fast UK , is helping installers to stand out against the competition with its new Frame Fast 4 Fitters support . Window and door installers who sign up to the scheme get great benefits including aluminium bifold doors in super-fast lead times , trade discounts , the best prices and expert marketing support .
“ We know how difficult it can be for busy installers to find the time to promote their products and services ,” says Nigel Leivers ,
Director at Frame Fast UK . “ Without the right marketing support , it can be harder for installers to grow their businesses .”
For trade installers looking to join the Derby based fabricator ’ s scheme , they can sign up at www . framefastuk . com / join-frame-fast-4-fitters to Frame Fast 4 Fitters . Once registered , members can enjoy its benefits including , the online bifold door designer , fast lead times on aluminium bifold doors and trade discounts .
www . framefastuk . com
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GTI MAKES THE SWITCH

Ambitious Isle of Wight fabricator GTI Glazing Systems has become the latest fabricator to switch to profiles and products from Eurocell .
Founded by Neil and his two partners , Michael Roberts and Patrick Brady , in 1992 , GTI Glazing Systems has grown to become the Isle of Wight ’ s largest window and conservatory fabricator and installer . Now fabricating up to 300 windows per week , GTI has ten teams working exclusively on windows and conservatories , while other teams focus on commercial contracts and new build projects . Switching to Eurocell profiles is streamlined and simple because each new fabricator has its own technical support engineer who handles everything from initial set-up and advice on production efficiency through to trouble-shooting . The engineer is supported by a technical team ready to advise and a skilled team of designers and engineers that can write sample specifications for bespoke projects .
Eurocell technical support extends to BFRC accredited simulators that provide specifications and reports that prove to customers that the products meet the necessary BFRC performance standards .

POWERFUL NEW NETWORK PROGRAMME

Already recognised as the most influential composite door brand in the UK , Solidor is set to enhance its credentials further with the launch of a new , powerful Network Development Programme for 2018 . First up is an upgrade of the Installer Search Engine on solidor . co . uk .
Designed to offer consumers complete transparency when selecting a door supplier , the aim of the new initiative is to promote the facilities of their nearest Solidor
retailer via a postcode driven search .
Trade partners are no longer categorised as ‘ Premium ’ and ‘ Recommended ’ and have instead been replaced by a series of icons which represent a number of business criteria and standards . These were assessed , following a trade audit carried out in 2017 , and cover a variety of relevant measures , such as the nature of any showroom , what product they offer , and even whether they have FENSA or CERTAS certification .
www . solidor . co . uk
www . eurocell . co . uk