K2 Aluminium Systems , an installer of the Glazerite UK Group , recently completed a redevelopment project in Halifax for Leeds

After a successful 2017 , which saw much investment , innovation and product development from the fabricator , Astraseal kicked off the New Year by advancing its machining capabilities .

The firm which specialises in both PVCu and aluminium has invested in yet another Stuga machine – specifically the ZX5 , the British firm ’ s flagship machining centre .

Beckett University Business Centre .

The project consisted of 125 windows as part of the larger multi-million pound transformation programme

on the old weaving mill located on Horton Street in Halifax . The architectural aluminium specialist installed VEKA ’ s M70 frames in grey , manufactured by Glazerite ’ s Bolton Division . Sales Manager for Glazerite , Pete Smith , explains : “ The frames themselves were matched to the original timber window style to keep in touch with its period façade , and this project is another great example of thermally efficient , modern materials being

Taking advantage of a 360-degree rotary tooling system rather than a conventional fixed head system , the ZX5 is a flexible , sophisticated sawing and machining centre . The new rotary system allows for limitless capabilities and effectively streamlines machining cycles , with separate sawing and machining

modules working in tandem .

The ZX5 also features the innovative ‘ Tru-Loc ’ gripping system , which ensures the accuracy of every cut or notch by eliminating grip slip . This system means the ZX5 can make complex 45

used to allow a historic building to live on for many years to come .”

As part of its partnership with Calderdale Council , Leeds Beckett University is launching a new initiative to drive growth amongst early-stage and growing businesses . The University Business Centre will be based at Piece Mill in Halifax , next to historic Piece Hall , and will re-open later this year .

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and 90-degree cuts and pinpoint ‘ V ’ and ‘ Y ’ notches on both sides of the frame or transom profile with complete precision every time .

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A Cheshire-based installer has made what it describes as its ‘ very positive strategic decision ’ after signing up to Polyframe as their key supplier of PVCu windows . The switch to Polyframe is part of Northwich Glass Ltd ’ s strategy to help support growth in turnover during the coming year and give them access to the largest number of window profiles available from one fabricator .

Northwich Glass Ltd recently migrated to Polyframe – the largest fabricator of Rehau frames in the UK – to exclusively supply Rehau windows and enable it to keep pace with

growing demand within the domestic sector .

The move to Polyframe - the UK ’ s largest manufacturer of PVCu windows and doors and the only fabricator of five leading profiles - means that Northwich Glass Ltd has immediate access to four additional window systems and can rapidly expand its product portfolio to aid further growth .

Northwich Glass Ltd , which operates from a 28,000-square foot site and currently installs around 200 PVCu windows a week in and around Cheshire , made the switch from its long-standing PVCu supplier after careful consideration .

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