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Keeping it in the Family : NR Windows
The Locksmith Journal team attended a recent Souber ® Tools event in Neston where we had the pleasure of meeting a variety of locksmiths , and window and door fitting companies . We spoke to Liam Roberts of NR Windows Ltd who is proud to be part of this family business in Bagillt , North Wales , where three generations of Roberts work together …
How long have you been in the trade ?
My father , Neil Roberts , has always been in double glazing and has been doing it for over 40 + years . I ’ ve been in the business 10 + years , doing repairs to windows and doors , and general remedial work . I started doing locksmithing in 2021 . My granddad Les also works in the business .
‘ people have new windows and then , later on , they need parts replacing and call us back because they remember what a great service we provided to them .’
Tell us about NR Windows
We have a workshop and showroom in Bagillt , which is on the coastal road in North Wales , we are a team of 13 primarily undertaking domestic and commercial window installations . We provide double-glazed windows , doors and conservatories covering North Wales , Chester and The Wirral . The company was set up by my father , Neil Roberts , who built-it-up through reputation – people have new windows and then , later on , they need parts replacing and call us back because they remember what a great service we provided to them . We are happy to help out with replacing rusty hinges , steamed-up double glazed units and handles and cylinders . We source our products within a 50-mile radius of Manchester and fabricate using the REHAU profile .
What ’ s your relationship with Souber ® Tools ?
I ’ ve known Paul Souber for a while now , he lives in the same town as me . Paul rang me inquiring about the uPVC market and an opportunity arose for us to collaborate . I was asked to demonstrate some new tools at the event that he had developed for opening locked windows and doors . I was delighted to help ; as these tools are a game changer and I am always up for anything to make my job easier ! The tools are to aid in the opening of windows and doors , when the mechanisms are jammed . The tools
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