Pro Installer March 2017 - Issue 48 | Page 22

News
22 | MARCH 2017

News

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Trade counter satisfies aluminium demand

National Plastics has just expanded its product portfolio to include aluminium bifold doors.
Geoff Foster, National Plastics’ managing director, said:“ Aluminium solutions are increasingly popular in the residential sector so it makes good sense to supply a selection of high quality, good value products to satisfy this demand.”
The aluminium bifold doors in the portfolio have been designed with performance, looks and efficiency in mind. Each

GROWING INTO TRADE SECTOR

Leicester-based Roof Maker has appointed Purplex as its PR agency in a bid to push into the trade and commercial sector. The business manufactures an extensive range of roof windows including flat, frame incorporates a thermal break that effectively insulates its doors against heat loss, raising a home’ s internal temperature and helping to reduce the risk of condensation.
National Plastics’ staff will be receiving full training in the aluminium bifold doors to ensure they can offer value-added advice to customers.
pitched, opening and lantern rooflights, and is a well-recognised brand in the retail sector.
Roof Maker’ s reputation led to its acquisition by Next Wave Partners LLP in the latter stages of 2016. The new owners are looking
The range of bifold doors will be part of a portfolio that also includes bathroom panels, guttering products, fascias and soffits, cladding, drainage products, roofing products, PVCu windows, doors and conservatories, garden products, accessories and wall panels.
www. nationalplastics. co. uk
to take the company to the next level, stepping up activity in every area – including its marketing. Purplex will work alongside its digital and marketing team to develop and implement a multi-channel strategy.
Paul Mildenstein, chief executive of Roof Maker commented:“ We have grown a strong presence in the retail sector with our stunning rooflights, selling to customers across the UK and internationally. However, we are now looking to grow in the trade and commercial sector, building relationships with architects, specifiers and installers.”

Record trade enquiries

Endurance ® Doors has received more than 200 trade enquiries over the last five months from companies looking for a better performing entrance door.
Several have been for the flagship Endurance ® PLUS product which boasts a 75mm triple seal door frame, Secured by Design as standard and premium hardware features.
Stephen Nadin, managing director, commented:‘ With record levels of trade enquires coming in, we fully expect to achieve our bold sales forecasts this year. Further product developments are already planned, while we will be supporting our customers with even more pre-qualified leads as our marketing programme looks set to intensify.”
Visit www. endurancedoors. co. uk, e-mail sales @ endurancedoors. co. uk or call the sales office on 01652 462042. You can also follow on Twitter @ EnduranceDoors.
For more information call Purplex on 01934 808132 or visit http:// www. purplexmarketing. com /

STERLING PRODUCT

Staying strong

SterlingOSB wood panel boards are proving indispensable for Dorset-based contractor, Doors, Locks & Glass, which specialises in emergency boarding after burglary or vandalism.
Company owner Graham Bird said:“ We’ ve been specialising in this area for the past 15 years and, to begin with, we used plywood. But as soon as we discovered OSB, we switched and we’ ve never gone back.
“ SterlingOSB is just as strong and durable as plywood
and it’ s better to work with. With plywood, you always get splinters when you cut it but you don’ t have this problem with OSB. We use 9mm SterlingOSB. Two layers of this are perfect for boarding up 20mm double-glazed units. The two thicknesses fit exactly into the reveal and then it’ s just a case of replacing the beading.”
Similarly, Graham finds that SterlingOSB has the strength and rigidity to temporarily replace damaged glass in most patio doors.
He added:“ We get through up to 15 sheets of SterlingOSB a week – and often more during the period from November to January when burglaries tend to peak.”
For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit www. norbord. co. uk
Sash window specialist Roseview has won a vote of confidence from market analysts Plimsoll.
The fabricator was rated as‘ Strong’ in a comprehensive study of the industry’ s 1,328 biggest window and door companies. The report divides the firms into‘ Strong’,‘ Good’,‘ Mediocre’,‘ Caution’, or‘ Danger’.‘ Strong’ is the highest accolade that Plimsoll awards, reflecting Roseview’ s consistently excellent performance over the last 12 months – particularly impressive at a time when 229 of the companies analysed were judged to be in financial danger, and record numbers were making a loss.
Visit www. roseview. co. uk or call 01234 712657