24 | MAY 2021
News
TUFFX EXPANDS FACTORY TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND
Specialist safety glass manufacturer , TuffX , has expanded its Knowsley-based factory by 10,000ft 2 , bringing the total factory footprint up to 80,000ft 2 , in order to ramp-up production of its increasingly popular Infinity range of rooflights and walk-on glass units .
The move , which has seen TuffX take possession of an adjoining unit to its existing Merseyside premises and recruit additional staff , comes hot on the heels of last year ’ s factory expansion to accommodate its third , state-of-the-art Glaston glass tempering furnace . Graham Price , Managing Director at TuffX , said : “ Our Infinity range of walk-on glass units are thermally insulated to meet the required standards and tested to withstand forces up to 4kn / m 2 . We believe they are the only structurally-sound walk-on units on the market to currently meet these standards , and as a result , demand has been steadily increasing . Our latest factory expansion was necessary to accommodate this , along with the growing popularity of our Infinity All Glass rooflight , which was launched in December last year .
“ This extra space to manufacture our components in-house will also mean that some of the component supply issues currently affecting the industry will not impact on our orders , which is another win for TuffX customers . It will also enable us to maintain the efficiency and focus on quality that we strive to deliver . As the market demand for safe and high-performing glass products increases , we are making every effort to sustain the tight lead times and high standards of service our customers have come to expect .”
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PERFECT 10 PROJECT LEADS THE WAY IN INNOVATIVE FUNDRAISING
Award winning builder , broadcaster , and construction mental health advocate Andy Stevens hopes to raise much needed funds for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity by embarking on a unique build project dubbed , ‘ Perfect 10 ’.
The Perfect 10 project aims to be the first ever build where only trades that have stepped forward through social media and Andy ’ s filming will get involved and hopes to raise around £ 10,000 for the charity .
The project is a Victorian semi detached house in Addlestone , Surrey which currently has two bedrooms . The downstairs bathroom and conservatory will be demolished and a double story extension will transform the property into a three bedroom , two bath house . The front porch will be extended to incorporating a utility room and the garden will receive a full makeover too .
So why Perfect 10 ? Well , all the trades involved will be asked to donate 10 % of their wages , suppliers will be asked to donate 10 % of material costs and Andy
Stevens will personally donate 10 % of the profits from the sale of the property .
Andy Stevens , Lighthouse Club Charity Ambassador said , “ With lockdown and Covid restrictions affecting traditional methods of fundraising across the country , this innovative project will ask absolutely everyone on the build to get involved in donating in some way , with 10 being the magic number . This cause is one very close to my heart as I ’ ve have my own journey with poor mental health and know how important it is to be able to reach out for support . As Charity Ambassador for the Lighthouse Club , I want to raise awareness of the excellent work they do and also contribute financially by donating 10 % of my profits too .”
The project will be looking for specialist trades across all areas including , roofers , carpenters , plumbers , plasterers and bricklayers . If you ’ d like to get involved then get in touch @ andystevensTV or 07824 484080 or # Perfect10 If you ’ re a trade that would like to help but have other commitments then you can still donate here https :// lighthouseclub . enthuse . com / PERFECT10 #!/
Bill Hill , CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity said , “ This fantastic venture shows what can be done outside of traditional fundraising efforts and is a truly innovative idea , It engages with every single person on the build , from the suppliers through to the trades on the job . As well as raising money it spreads the word about the vital support we deliver to our construction workforce and their families ”.
It is hoped that the works will be completed in four months and Andy will be filming along the way and sharing progress on social media . Other media outlets will also be covering this brilliant project .
Global Expansion and Re-structuring of Bond It
On the back of its recent acquisition of the Rescue Tape brand of self-fusing Silicone Tape , manufactured in North Carolina and distributed through warehouses in North Carolina and Los Angeles , Bond It successfully launched the brand into the North American market .
As a result David Moore , one of the Company ’ s founding partners , will take on the role of CEO Bond
It Group . He will split his time equally between the UK and the USA to oversee the smooth integration of distribution of Bond It products into the States .
To help him in this role Bond It are pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Morgan as Managing Director of the UK operation . Dean has gained over 40 years experience in various manufacturing companies and has in-depth knowledge of trouble shooting , product development , management systems and driving improved financial performance , so he will be a major asset in his new role .
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