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24 | SEPTEMBER 2017
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WORD SPREADS ABOUT THE VIRTU-AL
Virtu-AL , described as the UK ’ s first aluminium textured , nonwoodgrain finish composite door , has been officially launched .
Combining the best attributes of an aluminium door with those of a composite door , it brings unique features to those homeowners who want to achieve a high-end , individual look for their home .
At the heart of the Virtu-AL door are its unmatched looks and texture , which have been carefully engineered to create the look of a premium aluminium door .
Delivering a greater variety of styles for homeowners who don ’ t want to be restricted in their choice of entrance door , it is available in four contemporary designs .
Virtu-AL also uses a range of compromise-free locking systems which have achieved the 3-star security standard . It includes the new Lock Lock security handle from Brisant Secure .
The Virtu-AL collection can be sourced through Virtuoso ’ s door designer software – Gateway .
0191 410 9333 www . virtuoso-doors . co . uk sales @ virtuoso-doors . co . uk
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£ 9m contract funds North East homes
North East building contractor Gus Robinson Developments has started work on three new schemes with a combined value of over £ 9m .
The business , which has employed 11 new members of staff over the last year , is working towards a financial target of £ 20m turnover by this month ( September ).
Since January , the company has started works on two projects with Karbon Homes , at the former St Mary ’ s School in South Shields and at the former Newbottle Community Centre near Houghtonle-Spring , which will see 54 new homes being completed throughout 2017 .
Works have also commenced on the firm ’ s first collaboration with Bernicia Homes with 11 new bungalows and houses under
Steve Bell , managing director of Gus Robinson Developments Ltd with new team members .
construction in Fawdon , Newcastle-upon-Tyne . Bernicia Homes is working with Newcastle City Council and The Homes and Communities Agency to deliver 11 much needed affordable homes in a popular area of the City .
Works have also commenced in Shiney Row , transforming a disused brownfield site into 24 new affordable homes , further strengthening the relationship between Gus Robinson Developments ’ and Karbon Homes .
GATE SAFETY WEEK
Organisations are offering their support to the Door & Hardware Federation ’ s ongoing safety campaign ‘ Gate Safety Week .’
The British Safety Council is the latest to put its weight behind the drive for safely installed and maintained automated gates . Gate Safety Week is a year-long campaign , now in its fourth year , and will culminate in a week of intense activity from 9-15 October , with the objective to raise awareness about
the dangers of unsafe gates , as well as how to spot a potentially dangerous gate and report it .
This year ’ s campaign focuses on automated gate safety within the school environment . Trade Association the Door & Hardware Federation ( dhf ) represents the leading suppliers , installers and maintainers of powered gates , traffic barriers and powered access control automation equipment .
www . gatesafetyweek . org . uk
IDYLLIC INTRODUCTION
North Lakes NLG Window Systems has been quick to take full advantage of its Independent Network membership , having joined the pioneering installer support organisation just six months ago .
Recently rebranded from Network VEKA , Independent Network recognised North Lakes with one of two ‘ Best New Member ’ awards at its annual Members ’ Weekend . The Penrith-based company has been full of praise for the benefits that membership has brought , such as training ; |
marketing support and heightened customer confidence .
Martin Smith , who owns and operates the company alongside his wife Lindsey , commented : “ Independent Network really helps to make the most of being a VEKA installer . Not only are customers reassured that they ’ re buying the industry ’ s leading doors and
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windows , but they ’ ll also be fitted to the highest standards – guaranteed .
“ Since joining , we ’ ve attended various Independent Network training days , and feel more than ever that we ’ re fully ‘ up to speed ’ with industry advances as a result ”
Only companies that meet a stringent set of standards
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can become Independent Network members . They are then continually assessed to ensure those standards are maintained , with homeowners completing customer satisfaction awards |
to both trigger their ten-year insurance-backed guarantee , and highlight any issues arising from the installation .
www . inveka . co . uk
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