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.

www. astraseal. co. uk

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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