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A new breed of orangery roof
design has been launched by
Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions.
This week saw the official launch of a
system by the relatively new company of
Atlas Glazed Roofing Solutions, part of
the £32 million Customade Group, the
Gloucestershire fabricator. Claiming to
be the slimmest and one of the strongest
‘mock’ orangery roof systems in the
industry, the Skyroom is the latest in the
Atlas range of aluminium conservatory
and lantern roofs.
It has been created to satisfy the
current needs of the marketplace; a fully
aluminium, slimline, thermally broken
system with the intention of bringing
the sought after contemporary designer
style of an orangery at a price that
Atlas contends is affordable for most
homeowners.
It appears to have achieved this with less
visible profile and more glass, due to a
70% slimmer ridge and 30% slimmer
rafter, so blending design aesthetics,
strength and unrivalled performance.
Inside, the Skyroom has a 40mm internal
ridge and rafter sections with maximum
glazing to optimise the sense of light
and space. A raised ring beam creates
the appearance of a real orangery
lantern roof, while hidden or rafter tie bar
supports eliminate the need for unsightly
rod tie bars. There are no boss or hoods
to intrude on the roof’s slimline ridge.
Talking with two of Atlas’ Welsh installer
customers after the launch, there are
commercial applications with the system
able to accommodate areas such as
restaurants.
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GLASS & GLAZING
The Ladder
Association’s
competition on the
worst examples of
ladder use has come
up with a classic.
Although not strictly to do with
the fenestration sector, the
‘winner’ shows how not to use
ladders and in this case, one
hope our viewers can recognise
that there are fools in every
area of the building industry.
The success of Idiots on
Ladders mirrored a record-
breaking year for the Ladder
Exchange, which traded over
15% more ladders than in the
previous year, continuing its
three straight years of growth
since being taken over by the
Ladder Association in 2012.
The winning Idiots on Ladders
picture received nearly 60%
more votes than its two joint
runners-up. It showed two
men inside the bucket of an
excavator which was already
around 20 feet off the ground,
with one of them footing the
ladder in the bucket so the
other could climb to the top.
Do not try this
yourself!
The Ladder Association is
already planning for the 2015
Ladder Exchange, which
will take place in autumn.
All of the tips and guidance
produced for the 2014
Exchange are still available
on its website (www.
ladderexchange.org.uk). The
full Idiots on Ladders picture
galleries from the past three
years can be found on the
Ladder Association Facebook
page (facebook.com/
ladderassociation).
Who are the Mugs?
There’s one born every minute –
proved with these winners of the
Ladder Association’s Idiots on
Ladders’ competition 2014.
Performing
the Feats of Atlas

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EDITOR’S CORNER
GLASS & GLAZING
The Glass and Glazing
Federation has published
advice on noise reduction and
how windows can help.
Entitled Acoustics – How glazing can
help reduce noise – it is claimed to offer
‘excellent guidance’ to homeowners and
the industry on what is both a complex
and topical subject, of how the installation
of suitable glazing can help reduce
substantially noise entering the home.
Dealing with the basics, it defines exactly
what noise is and how it materialises in
its many forms. The new leaflet, explains
how for example how having replacement
or secondary glazing windows installed
can potentially reduce airborne noise.
The Acoustics booklet also emphasises
that simply replacing or upgrading the
glazed elements of a property may not
provide a single answer to noise. The
literature explains that reducing noise
levels is often dependent on how noise
is entering the home, the source of
the noise and the type of property it is
affecting.
Technical aspects handled include:
• The types and thicknesses of glass.
• Size of air gaps between the panes of
either a double or triple glazed window
or secondary glazing system.
• The importance of good installation.
“It is pleasing to see this publication
released after all the hard work and
expertise the GGF Technical team and
our members have contributed to its
production,” said Giles Willson, GGF
Deputy Chief Executive and Director of
Technical Affairs.
“It is a worthy addition to the GGF
technical library.”
For further information, visit the website:
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acoustics_how_glazing_can_help_
reduce_noise_entering_the_home.
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The new literature from the GGF on noise reduction
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Synseal will be exhibiting for the third year in
succession at this year’s Ecobuild, which is
taking place at the ExCeL exhibition centre in
London’s Docklands on 3rd-5th March.
The objective will be to demonstrate the diversity of Synseal
group window and door product solutions with a focus on
true innovation and also brand solutions following the recent
acquisition of Sheerframe and Masterdor.
Featured at the show on stand N3000 will be Synseal’s latest
WarmCore folding sliding door which incorporates a radically
different product design approach to create a new high performance
fenestration framing solution: “warm aluminium”. At the heart of
WarmCore products is an innovative 3rd generation thermal break.
The result is aluminium framing which is carefully dimensioned to
provide an optimised 70mm front-to-back overall depth for UK
applications, while ensuring market-leading thermal performance
thanks to the multi-chambered insulating core, offering unrivalled
thermal performance with U-values as low as 1.4 W/m2K using
standard 28mm double glass or 1.0 W/m2K using 44m triple glass.
Also on display will be a Sheerframe 8000 fully reversible
window manufactured from organic stabilised ead-free PVC-U
profiles, a high specification Masterdor composite door and
exclusive thermally-efficient Celsius performance glass.
Synseal’s exhibition team at Ecobuild 2015 will be headed up by
the company’s two experienced commercial specification sales
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We think it’s fair to say that for
many, 2014 was a promising year.
With the recovering economy and the
focus on ways to make homes more
energy efficient ever more evident, the
industry has a lot to look forward to.
Of course taking advantage of these
opportunities is something that not
everyone is equipped to handle but that
can’t be said about Lister Trade Frames
of Stoke on Trent.
Listers have just completed their best
ever year with turnover approaching the
£11M mark for the first time in their 38
year history. Allied to this they have seen
an increase in new customers as well as
an impressive customer retention and
general growth percentage.
“We’re very proud of what we achieved
in 2014,” commented Listers MD Mark
Warren, “we invested a lot of time and
effort into improving how we worked
with our customers and this has clearly
worked for us as well as our customers.”
Having already posted a record year in
2013, Listers weren’t resting on their
laurels and set about 2014 with even
greater vigour and determination. They
adopted a whole range of new products
to expand their already impressive
portfolio and increased their workforce
by 11 to cope with the extra demand.
“We knew that we had set ourselves the
unenviable task of improving on 2013 and
recognised that the only way to do that
was by growing, not only our offering,
but also our staff quota,” said Mark “and
we’re delighted that all this hard work has
paid off.”
What is particularly impressive is the fact
that even with a significant monetary
investment in tooling for new products
and the increased salaries for the new
intake, Listers also posted a 56.3%
growth on their profit margins. And Mark
was keen to point out, “this extra revenue
is already being reinvested back into the
business to help us move even further
forwards in 2015.”
Listers are renowned for their product
range and their support to the Trade
Installer and 2014 saw them once again
nominated for two awards for the 10th
consecutive year at the National Glass &
Glazing G-Awards. 2014 also saw them
expand their rapidly growing Commercial
Projects department. Working hand in
hand with Housing Associations and
Architects, this fairly young division has
seen a rise of 82% in sales, compared to
2013, which has been an incredible and
very welcome addition.
Successful businesses are created by the
ability to adapt and change to suit the
current trends and market activity. Listers
clearly showed that in 2014 they made all
the right moves at all the right times. It is
already evident that they have big plans
for 2015 and it will be interesting to see
how they can improve on their record
breaking year in 2014. When pressed for
an insight into what 2015 holds in store
for Listers, Mark simply remarked, “a lot
more hard work!”.
T: 01782 391900 - www.listertf.co.uk
Listers end 2014 with a bang!
Listers MD Mark Warren.
Glazpart are proud to having
completed 30 years of
developing its business with
its loyal customers since it was
registered in February 1985.
Glazpart was the evolution of the
successful injection mould design and
manufacturing business Hanley Precision
tools, Ken Hanley made the decision to
move into injection moulding.
Since 1985, the business has gone
from strength to strength with custom
products, glazing market solutions and
the acquisition of Pro mould, whose
strengths are in the joinery, steel
fabrication and promotional products.
More recently the business has seen
recognition in being shortlisted in the
National Fenestration Awards 2014 and
has been investing for the future with
over £1,000,000 spent on capital and the
launch of many new products.
Glazpart’s customer loyalty has been pivotal
to its growth and is reflected in continued
growth especially over the last 3 years. In
a recent customer survey the feedback
was very positive. They highlighted
the professionalism, convenience and
responsiveness of the team at Glazpart.
Indeed, 79% of respondent’s stated they
would recommend Glazpart to a friend or
colleague.
Today, Glazpart is transformed from
those early days and more products and
services have been developed to support
customers’ needs. Glazpart now offer
a unique full service package and are a
truly “one stop shop“. Over time we have
enhanced our capability such as a class
10,000 clean room, twin shot moulding
and the latest tool room machinery.
This will be reflected in new literature
due to be launched to commemorate
achievement of this milestone. The
team at Glazpart develop new projects
from product and tooling design, to
injection mould tool manufacture,
injection moulding and surface finishing
satisfying today’s ever more demanding
customer needs. This is in addition to the
development of our own product ranges
to meet the needs of the fenestration
and fabrication industries. For example
we have the broadest range of injection
moulded product for the window market,
including trickle vents and glazing
accessories supplied to profile houses,
fabricators and installers alike.
Dean Bradley, Sales and Marketing
Manager at Glazpart commented: “This
milestone reflects a lot of commitment,
hard work and investment from the team at
Glazpart and we look forward to supporting
our customers and developing leading
edge solutions for the next 30 years“
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A beautiful home
in the Norfolk
countryside has
recently benefited
from a complete
renovation using
products from the
frameXpress range.
The cream pvc-u foil
was selected for the
window exteriors
which blended
perfectly with the
traditional appearance
of the house, while
white was the
preferred option for
the interior.
The contract worth
approximately £11,000
incorporated the latest
thermally efficient glass to
provide optimum results
in respect of temperature
control and soundproofing.
Security was also high on the
homeowner’s list of priorities
with only the best available
stipulated. Consequently,
the Yale locking system
was installed which
provides Secured By Design
accreditation that meets the
highest BSI security criteria
in respect of windows and
doors.
Being located in an area
that is prone to strong winds
the highest performance
glass was specified for the
private property. Optimum
use of natural light was also
requested. A variety of A
rated casement windows as
well as French doors were
installed with the homeowners
impressed by the guaranteed
performance values.
The reliability of the
framexpress brand is
recognised as premium
regarding performance,
reliability and durability which
customers rely upon.
The company has a dedicated
team committed to providing
excellent customer services
with strong technical support
readily available on all sized
projects. The broad range
lends itself well to both
traditional and contemporary
installations with a wide
variety of pvc-u colour foils
available as well as aluminium
options.
With consumers driving
the market with design-led
specification that provides
energy efficient solutions,
Ian Davis, Sales Director at
frameXpress believes that
demand for these products
will continue to increase.
He comments, “Design and
performance sit hand in
hand these days as equally
important to homeowners.
Budget still plays an important
part, however installations
are viewed as investments
rather than repairs on most
renovation projects, so it is
all about the finer details on
the finished home and being
able to relax and enjoy it.
Therefore aspects such as
soundproofing, temperature
control and occasional
touches of luxury like
integral blinds are becoming
increasingly important.”
Ian continues, “We believe
that through customer
initiatives and broad product
choice we can support our
customers as technical
demands alter and the market
continues to diversify.”
frameXpress is one of the
UK’s largest independent
pvc-u fabricators of windows,
doors, conservatories and
composite doors. Sixteen
colour foils are available as
well as superior aluminium
systems for both domestic
and commercial projects.
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GLASS & GLAZING
In 2004, Lister Trade Frames
of Stoke on Trent embarked on
an ambitious plan to develop a
retail brand specifically for their
trade installation customers.
After several late nights,
numerous cups of coffee and
the occasional argument, the
Elitis brand was born.
“We wanted to arm our trade customers
with their own retail branding that had all
the bells and whistles used by the larger
multinational companies,” said Marketing
Manager, Daniel Shaw. “It was very much
a labour of love and in the early days of
the brand, we’ll admit we weren’t sure we
had done the right thing.”
However 10 years later and the Elitis
brand has been a huge success for
Listers and more importantly for their
customers who adopted the brand.
Offering brochures, websites, van livery,
signboards, drop cards and so much
more, Elitis gave Listers trade installers
everything they needed to present
themselves more professionally and grow
their sales.
“The main aim of the Elitis Brand was to
be attainable, practical and desirable for
our customers,” said Daniel, “we couldn’t
create something where the price
prohibited them making the best use of
the brand. So we produced many of the
features and benefits free of charge and
the more costly items like websites, were
available at a vastly reduced rate.”
Since the first days of the launch, Elitis
has blossomed into not only a recognised
brand for the installer, but also the
homeowners who were starting to specify
the Elitis product range as their preferred
choice. “That’s when we knew we’d got
it right. To have the end user looking for
Elitis installers meant that we now had
a lead generation tool. All the leads that
came through to Elitis were immediately
passed back to our trade customers and
this added extra value to those who were
adopting the brand,” remarked Daniel.
“And you have to remember that this was
all started some 10 years ago which was
virtually unheard of back then!”
Apart from the obvious quality and energy
efficiency of Lister’s windows, the end
users could benefit in a rather special
way from buying Elitis products. All Elitis
customers received a comprehensive
warranty folder which detailed how to
look after their installation, what to do
in the rare case of a problem and of
course the details of their installer. But
Listers also supplied Elitis branded tags
attached to each window which bore a
unique number. These numbers could be
entered onto the Elitis website and the
customer would be registered for a prize
draw. 2014 saw the tenth annual draw
and Listers awarded the home owner
with a 55” TV and their Elitis installer with
a brand new laptop.
As 2015 kicks into gear, Listers are
already adding ever more value to their
Elitis brand to help increase the profile
and sales of their Elitis trade customers.
“We’ve got some really exciting ideas
being launched,” commented Daniel,
“and we’re sure that we’ll see the Elitis
brand become even more in demand
over the next 10 years.”
For more information on Listers visit
www.listertf.co.uk or email sales@
listertf.co.uk or call 01782 391900.
Listers celebrate 10 years
of their Elitis brand
Marketing Manager Daniel Shaw presenting Dean Armstrong of DNH Installations with a new laptop.

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GLASS & GLAZING
FrameXpress, the
Midland’s leading
independent fabricator
has instigated a
number of new
training initiatives for
staff to reinforce its
corporate position
and further improve
customer services
In line with the company’s
commitment to maintain an
on-going staff development
and training programme, the
new initiatives have been
introduced to encourage
staff with individual career
development and aspirations.
Since joining the company
as HR Manager, Angela
Griffin has made it a priority
to monitor and improve
standards where appropriate,
to ensure that staff are trained
to the highest levels. She
believes that this also helps to
boost team morale overall.
Quality Management systems
have been evaluated with
new procedures introduced
by Angela over the last
12 months. NVQs remain
important qualifications
to Senior Directors who
are looking to maintain
consistently high standards
across all departments
whilst also improving career
prospects for individuals.
Currently two members of
staff are enrolled on NVQ
training initiatives with Matrix
Training in Telford. Zen Hunt
has just completed the first
phase of a Level 3 NVQ in
Customer Care which should
be finished in July.
Hayley Williams is on a Youth
Apprentice Scheme that
will allow her to develop her
corporate administration
skills. Hayley is due to
complete this Business
Administration course in the
Summer.
The NVQ programmes
evaluate a number of core
communication aspects, then
ascertain skills in various
departments from impression
and image, through to delivery
and generally handling any
problems which may arise in a
highly professional manner.
With on-site evaluation this
ensures that frameXpress can
maintain production levels,
whilst at the same time offers
recognised NVQ qualifications
to staff who wish to progress
further within the industry.
All this takes place in-house
and during working hours
to ensure that practice and
theory can be combined
quickly and effectively,
without too much disruption
to manufacturing.
In addition to professional
staff development Angela
has been responsible for
a number of procedural
developments at
frameXpress. With the team
now expanded to sixty one
members of staff she has
introduced mandatory ‘Palm
Reading’ as people move on
and off site during the day.
Primarily, this ensures that
everyone is accounted for
during fire drills.
Furthermore, with a bigger
team, additional internal
restructuring has taken place
with the introduction of a
new internal job application
process, which is expected to
further boost staff morale as
positions arise.
Angela Griffin comments,
“We try to ensure that staff
are encouraged to aim
high on both a personal
and professional level. This
maintains the standards
frameXpress customers
have come to expect and
as such Stuart and Mark
openly encourage career
development. Ensuring
that we offer the best to
customers comes as much
through investment in the
team as it does in equipment
and products.
We believe this benefits
both the company and
its customers in terms of
guarantees and the levels
of professional service
provided. We will always
try to offer candidates as
much support as possible in
order to achieve their career
ambitions.”
Further training courses
will be run by frameXpress
throughout the year for staff in
various departments as part
of the ongoing training and
development initiative.
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Industry-leading systems
supplier The VEKA UK Group
has purchased a new, automatic
slitting machine for the company's
lamination department.
The VEKA UK Group is proud to
continuously invest in the future of UK
Manufacturing and the Group's capital
expenditure over the last few years
is well in excess of £15m. This latest
addition to the Burnley HQ is designed to
increase efficiency and demonstrates the
company's commitment to its extended
colour offering.
The foil slitting machine (Automatic
WTG.700) was manufactured by Italian
company WPR Srl and ordered through
British Distributor Littleborough-based
Adhesive Solutions Ltd. WPR is a leading
supplier of machinery for the profile
lamination industry and is also used by
other European branches of the global
VEKA Group.
Michael Dean, MD of Adhesive Solutions
explains: “I've been proud to work with
The VEKA UK Group for around ten years
now, as the British Representative for
WPR. It says a great deal about VEKA
that they only use the finest quality, state-
of-the-art machinery.”
“This machine will replace an existing
hand-set slitting machine for increased
efficiency. WPR's automatic slitting
machine has the ability to set up each
job in just three minutes and runs at
extremely high speed, outputting over
150m per minute.”
Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director
of The VEKA UK Group added: “With
customer satisfaction in mind, The VEKA
UK Group unveiled the Variations foil range
in 2013; which significantly increased
the number of colours and woodgrains
available. This means that customer
demand for different colour options has
increased and we wanted to ensure that
our lamination department was running
in the most efficient manner. The new
automatic slitting machine will mean any
future 'bottleneck' in production will be
eliminated, plus the machine is so accurate
that scrap foil is virtually eliminated.”
“The machine combines safety,
performance and precision and, as with
all the equipment we've ordered through
Mike at Adhesive Solutions, we're sure it
will serve us and our customers well for
many years to come.”
Find out more at www.
profilewrappingsolutions.co.uk.
The VEKA UK Group is
committed to colour

Welglaze Windows Ltd is the
latest fabricator to switch to
Deceuninck. The Hertfordshire
based trade fabricator was
established over 40 years ago
and attributes its longstanding
success to its high levels of
quality and service.
The company’s vision is to ‘Inspire,
Think Green, Make with Love and
Deliver with Care.’ Finding a supplier
that would support its growth and share
its way of working was key to choosing
Deceuninck.
Welglaze Managing Director Tanya Clarke
explains: ‘We pride ourselves on the great
service we give our customers. Each of
our frames is hand finished to achieve the
highest level of quality. It was therefore
important to find a supplier that shared
our values and way of working.
“Deceuninck is a company that’s
going places. It has a clear direction, is
extremely supportive and encouraging,
and has a great team. Other suppliers
promise lots but when you scratch
the surface there’s nothing there. With
Deceuninck, there is no fluff. They work
with us and are committed to helping our
business grow. It’s a true partnership.”
Tanya also comments on the benefit of
working with a supplier that makes it
easy to sell colour: “There is increasing
demand for colour windows and it has
often been a chore so we never pushed
it. But with Deceuninck’s wide range of
colour foils available from stock we can
now give our customers what they want
and stand out from the crowd.”
If you would like to work with a
supplier that helps build your business,
call Deceuninck Sales Director Rob
McGlennon on 07818 383385 and follow
@Deceuninck_Rob. For more information
on Welglaze visit www.welglaze.co.uk or
call Tanya on 01763 271811.
Welglaze says ‘No
fluff on Deceuninck’
Welglaze Managing Director Tanya Clarke.
GLASS & GLAZING
Tel: 0800 321 7284
Fax: 01226 707 947
The NEW Genesis
VS SASH WINDOWS
Visit our website:
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@bisonframes
Traditional
areas.
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Introducing the New
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What better way to
start the new year
than with a fresh
new look? Network
VEKA has unveiled
a stunning new
suite of literature
for homeowners,
designed to showcase
not only the results
that can be achieved
with high-spec VEKA
systems but the
unique benefits of
choosing a Network
VEKA installer too.
Network VEKA MD John
Ogilvie explains: “Within a
luxurious, gloss-finished
folder, Network VEKA
members will find an
equally impressive 12-
page introduction brochure
explaining the history,
principles and process behind
the Network, our Customer
Charter and an endorsement
from Brand Ambassador
Steve Davis OBE.
“The folder has a pocket
to safely stow away the
brochure, alongside
individual sheets detailing
the full spectrum of products
available from Network VEKA
installers. From window and
door hardware through to
orangeries, conservatories
and sun rooms, everything
is covered and, by virtue of
being removable, members
can choose to include only
the leaflets that are applicable
to their company.
“We’ve also unveiled our
brand new website, in
keeping with the look and
feel of the new literature. It
has been fully optimised for
use on tablets and mobile
devices as well as laptops
and desktop computers.
“The site comprehensively
covers products, guarantees
and Network VEKA’s all-
important commitment to
quality. There’s a dedicated
homeowner reviews page
and a restyled News
section, sharing the latest
from both the organisation
and our individual member
companies.
“One feature held over
from the previous site is a
simple customer enquiry
form, allowing us to redirect
valuable leads straight to
Network VEKA members in
the local area.
“We’re looking forward to
getting some feedback from
member companies and their
customers.
“2014 saw Network VEKA
reach the milestones of
230,000 happy customers
and a combined installation
value of £850m. As we
enter Network VEKA’s 19th
year, we’re looking forward
to seeing what more we
can achieve with our loyal
customer base.”
Check out the new website at
www.networkveka.co.uk.
Turning a new leaf
with Network VEKA in 2015

Follow @DeceuninckUK
WHY DECEUNINCK?
Committed
to helping
us grow
“Deceuninck has a clear direction,
is extremely supportive and has a
great team. They work with us.
It’s a true partnership. There’s
no fluff on Deceuninck”
Tanya Clarke
Managing Director, Welglaze
01763 271811
www.welglaze.co.uk
Building your brand, builds ours
Call Sales Director Rob McGlennon
07818 383 385
www.WhyDeceuninck.com

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SPACER BARNFA
GLASS & GLAZING
If you look at media
sites like the BBC and
Sky News, you’ll see
that with almost every
news item there is an
accompanying video.
Why is there an
accompanying video?
Because the content of that
story can be told in 90 more
engaging seconds than the
extra few minutes it would
take to read about the story
via conventional means.
This isn’t a new thing of
course. News and media sites
have been doing this for a
long time.
They have recognised
the need and demand for
video for years. Yet smaller
industries like ours have
continuously skirted around
video for years. You can see
why, high production costs,
lack of experience and a
general lethargy symptomatic
of our industry have held it
all back. But things might be
starting to change.
You may or may not know,
that the very site you’re on
right now, was established
as the very first video based
window industry website.
A few years ahead of the
game perhaps, but it’s
starting to get noticed. And
there are now one or two
other marketing companies
starting to get to grips with
video production too. Some
with varied costs, with varied
levels of quality. But the point
is, video is starting to emerge.
Forget AR apps and QR
codes, these require apps to
download and time to make
work off the page.
If you’re going to want to
make an impact with new
marketing options, it’s going
to have to be video. Look
at everything around us.
Tablets and mobiles are
everywhere, and content has
been adapted to be viewed
on these devices, especially
for video.
I myself know that if DGB is to
continue to grow, I’ll have to
start showing my face more
on there via video. It may
not be the most polished of
features, but I know at some
point people are going to get
bored of reading text on a
page.
So, if you’re going to want
to get noticed in the coming
years among the growing
number of online media
outlets, you might want to
start thinking about video a
bit more seriously.
Video will
become
increasingly
important
in industry
marketing
Bristol-based trade
fabricator The
Window Outlet uses
SWISSPACER in
all its sealed units
to achieve high
quality, high energy
efficient windows and
doors. The Window
Outlet supplies AluK
aluminium windows
and doors to the
commercial and
residential sectors.
SWISSPACER, the world’s
leading warm edge spacer
bar, was recommended to
The Window Outlet for its
high thermal performance
and long-lasting results. The
Window Outlet produces
40-50 A-rated aluminium
windows per week, all with
SWISSPACER inside.
Ben Warren, Managing
Director of The Window Outlet
says: “Energy efficiency is
an important factor at The
Window Outlet. We want to
make sure our customers
get the most energy efficient
windows and doors. Using
SWISSPACER in our units
guarantees those ratings.
Demand for high performance
units will only continue to
grow, it’s important to offer
high quality, high energy
efficient products.”
Vic De Costa, SWISSPACER
Marketing & Sales manager
says: “It’s great to hear that
we have another happy
SWISSPACER customer. Any
sealed unit where energy
efficiency is an important
factor needs a spacer bar
that can guarantee high
energy ratings. SWISSPACER
is ideal, as it’s designed to
achieve the best energy
ratings and gives long lasting
performance.”
To find out more call 0845
601 1265 or visit www.
swisspacer.com. Follow
SWISSPACER @Ultimate_
Spacer.
For The Window Outlet visit
www.the-window-outlet.
co.uk.
The Window Outlet gets
an A with SWISSPACER
Clive Uppington, Sales Director (left) and Ben Warren, Managing Director (right).

Thermobar Warm Edge
Spacer, manufactured by
Thermoseal Group, is not only
officially at the top of the list
of the most thermally efficient
spacer systems suitable for
use with both PU/PS and
hot melt sealants as per
figures published on the new
Bundesverband Flachglas (BF)
Data Sheet - 0.14W/mK. It can
also be supplied with a full
range of bespoke warm edge
accessories.
Since the introduction of Thermobar in
2010, Thermoseal Group's innovation
centre has been developing a full range
of bespoke accessories. This has led to
the expansion of the Group's injection
moulding division and the addition of
many new products.
THERMOBAR CORNER KEYS –
STANDARD, FLEXI KEYS & GAS KEYS
Standard Thermobar corner keys have
been designed to fit perfectly with the
Thermobar profile. They are available to
fit with all sizes and colours of Thermobar
including: 7.5mm-19.5mm in black, white
and Grey. There is also a 4mm corner key
to fit with black Thermobar available in
this size.
Flexi keys are designed with a more
flexible plastic to allow additional bend
when used in shaped units. These are
neutral in colour and available in sizes
7.5mm-19.5mm.
Gas keys (with and without hole) are
again colour-matched to the colours
of Thermobar and available in 7.5mm-
19.5mm.
THERMOBAR GAS FITTINGS – A FULL
RANGE OF COLLARS AND PLUGS
The Group offers a wide range of colour-
matched gas plugs which are suitable for
fitting into gas keys and/or gas collars.
A suitable range of collars are also
available.
THERMOBAR STRAIGHT
CONNECTORS – FOR JOINING
SPACER BAR END TO END
A new range of plastic connectors
have recently been introduced to join
Thermobar in a straight line. These
have been particularly popular with our
customers purchasing our new warm
edge bending machine which can bend
spacer frames in less than 35 seconds.
Connectors are currently available in
sizes 11.5mm-19.5mm.
THERMOBAR DUPLEX FITTINGS – TO
SIMULATE TRADITIONAL MULTI-PANE
WINDOWS
Thermobar duplex centres and edge keys
have been designed to fit with standard
Thermobar spacer bar to produce a
multi-pane window view in a sealed unit
without the requirement for purchasing
additional Georgian bar. Duplex fittings
are available in black, grey and neutral
colours to fit with 11.5mm and 15.5mm
Thermobar for 15mm and 18mm window
sight view.
NEW THERMOBAR INTERBAR &
FITTINGS - TO SIMULATE TRADITIONAL
MULTI-PANE WINDOWS
Thermobar Interbar with compatible centre
and edge keys is a warm edge replacement
for traditional aluminium solutions for a
simulated multi-pane window. This bar, or
the Thermobar duplex solution, is an ideal
solution to avoiding u-value penalties for
aluminium components as outlined in
EN14351 guidelines. This is now available
in black, grey and white.
Thermoseal Group's Marketing
Manager, Samantha Hill states: _"We are
continually looking to extend the range
of compatible components available
for Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer. The
range available so far has been the direct
result of feedback from our customers
looking to use Thermobar in producing
units to suit all the requirements of their
customers. Thermobar is currently the
highest performance warm edge spacer
bar available on the market with the
widest range of bespoke accessories.
We will continue to expand our range of
products to support our customers. "_
To download the latest BF data sheet,
visit www.bundesverband-flachglas.
de. The link to our data sheet is: http://
www.bundesverband-flachglas.de/
cms/upload/datenblaetter_engl/BF_
Datasheet_27_Thermobar.pdf.
To find out about Thermoseal Group and
its comprehensive range of insulated glass
components and machinery for glazing
manufacture, call +44(0)121 331 3950 or
visit www.thermosealgroup.com.
THERMOBAR WARM EDGE SPACER –
A FULL RANGE OF BESPOKE ACCESSORIES
SPACER BAR
GLASS & GLAZING

NEWS
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Add value to your installations with TruFit
expanding foam edge tape:
l Cleaner and quicker onsite application
l Differentiate yourself from the competition
l Insulates the perimeter gap to maximise
the performance of your windows
l Expands to effectively seal all recesses
– ensuring guaranteed consistent
weather and airtightness
l Full marketing support
Warm Edge for Windows
Don’t just fit it,
TruFit it.
Call: 02476 995841
or visit: www.trufit-it.com

SPACER BAR
GLASS & GLAZING

Call 0845 601 1265
www.swisspacer.com
@Ultimate_Spacer
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SPACER BAR
GLASS & GLAZING
SWISSPACER, the UK and
Ireland’s favourite warm edge
spacer bar has produced a
fun and engaging ‘explainer’
video. This animated video is
for installers to use on sales
pitches, and tells homeowners
everything they need to know
about energy saving and the
benefits of warm edge and
SWISSPACER.
The video explains how windows with
SWISSPACER inside make the home
more energy efficient to cut heating bills.
All SWISSPACER spacer bars have a
High Tech Gas Barrier to preserve the
lifespan of windows and ensure they
continue to save money.
SWISSPACER Marketing & Sales
Manager, Vic De Costa says: “Our new
animated video is a great selling tool
for installers. Warm edge technology
can be complicated to explain,
but SWISSPACER’s video makes
it easy, spelling out the benefits to
homeowners – lower heating bills and a
more comfortable home – in a fun and
consumer friendly way.
“Feedback from installers has been
brilliant. Anyone interested in getting
a copy of the video should call me on
07711 744 830 or email vic.decosta@
saint-gobain.com.”
See SWISSPACER’s video at www.
youtube.com/user/SWISSPACER.
For more information on SWISSPACER,
the UK and Ireland’s No.1 warm edge
spacer bar call 0845 601 1265, follow
@Ultimate_spacer or visit www.
swisspacer.com.
Edgetech UK, a
Quanex company, has
made it even easier for
glass manufacturers
to make better IGUs
with the launch of
top quality TruSieve
3A molecular sieve
desiccant.
TruSieve desiccant has a
high humidity adsorption
capacity to deliver long
term performance within the
insulated glass unit. To see
just how good TruSieve is,
the British Standards Institute
was commissioned to carry
out comparison tests against
desiccant from leading
suppliers.
The test results showed the
initial moisture content of
TruSieve is as much as 38
percent better and moisture
adsorption capacity is up
to 18 percent greater. This
makes TruSieve one of the
most stable spacer bar
desiccants on the market.
Edgetech already supplies a
range of component products
to make glass units more
efficiently. They include Super
Spacer and TruPlas warm
edge spacer systems, TruPlas
SDL and Bostik Hotmelt
sealant.
“As their IGU solutions partner
we wanted to offer customers
a desiccant that would give
optimum performance without
additional costs,” says Alan
Fielder, Edgetech’s Director of
Sales and Marketing. “It also
means manufacturers can
order all the components they
need to make a glass unit in
one delivery from us.”
TruSieve desiccant is now in
stock and available in both
standard and millibead sizes.
Over the next few months
more products will be added
to Edgetech’s growing
range of solutions for IGU
manufacturers.
SWISSPACER’s animated
video helps installers sell
New Edgetech TruSieve Desiccant
proves better in BSI test
SWISSPACER’s Animated Video.
More information on TruSieve is
available at www.edgetechig.co.uk.
“Manufacturers can order
all the components they
need to make a glass
unit in one delivery
from us.”

CERTIFICATION
GLASS & GLAZING
I hope you all had a
very merry Christmas
and starting to recover
from the season’s
festivities and your
New Year resolutions
are holding fast in
readiness for the start
of the New Year.
Firstly to all our members,
an acknowledgement that
our service levels were not to
our usual standards in 2014,
especially to companies
joining Certass in the 2nd half
of the year. This speed bump
to our service having been
caused by the new DCLG
requirements for assessing
site operative’s Minimum
Technical Competence (MTC)
compliance.
To improve audit lead times
for new companies we
have expanded our list of
Auditors and to make sure we
continue to answer the phone
when our members ring us
for support, we have also
employed 2 new members
of staff in our administration
team.
We want to hear from you
as soon as possible if any
of you, our members are
having problems with your
membership. Please don’t sit
in silence, let us know so we
can put it right.
Now looking forward
to 2015!
We want to be able to offer
you, our members with more
benefits, so we need to hear
from you during 2015 to find
out what you all want. Where
we see any common themes
for service requests we
will determine their viability
sincerely and the possibility
in delivering them to you, our
members.
We would like you to let us
know:
• How we can improve what
we do to make it better for
you?
• What other service/s or
benefit you would like us to
provide?
• Is there a service provided
by a trade association that
you wish you could get
from Certass?
Please contact us to tell us
what you would like by:
• twitter (@certassltd) - start
you tweet “I would like to
see Certass provide…”
• via our facebook page
• email (info@certass.co.uk)
put the subject of your
email as “I would like to
see Certass provide…”
More legislation from
Government is on its way that
has a direct impact on our
industry. Alternate Dispute
Resolution (ADR) legislation
is on its way in the 2nd half
of 2015, this is a service that
is already provided to you as
a Certass member. However,
as politicians have a want to
do, the European Union (EU)
has passed a directive that
the UK now has to enact,
placing ever more burden
on industry. This means that
Certass will have to formalise
our service to meet legislative
requirements in 2015.
Our fair-minded mediation has
resolved lots of complaints
to both the contractors and
consumers satisfaction.
In some cases we have
recovered thousands of
pounds for our members
just because communication
has broken down between
contractor and consumer.
As our members are aware
our complaint procedure is
3 stages:
• Your complaints procedure
must be exhausted
• We try to informally
mediate (facilitative
mediation) between the
parties, we help find the
common ground
• Legally binding Arbitration,
both parties to the
agreement pay a small fee
and an Arbitrator acts as
a judge making a decision
that is legally binding on
both parties.
To date we have offered
legally binding arbitration
on 3 occasions, so far it has
never been taken up, in each
case the contractor agreed
to partake and the consumer
refused the offer.
As the requirements of the
ADR legislation become
clearer through the year
we will keep our members
updated. Follow the link for
the latest information https://
www.gov.uk/government/
uploads/system/uploads/
attachment_data/
file/377522/bis-14-1122-
alternative-dispute-
resolution-for-consumers.
pdf.
Don’t forget to tell us what
extra services you want from
us!
Happy New Year!
“We want to hear from you as soon as possible if
any of you, our members are having problems with
your membership. Please don’t sit in silence, let
us know so we can put it right.”
“More legislation from Government is on its
way that has a direct impact on our industry.
AlternateDisputeResolution(ADR)legislation
isonitswayinthe2nd halfof2015,thisis
aservicethatisalreadyprovided toyouasa
Certassmember.However,as politicianshave
awanttodo,theEuropeanUnion(EU)has
passedadirective thattheUK nowhas to
enact,placingevermoreburdenonindustry.This
meansthatCertasswillhavetoformaliseour
servicetomeetlegislativerequirements in2015.”

CERTIFICATION
GLASS & GLAZING

36 | January 2015 | www.mytrade.tv GLASS & GLAZING
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GLASS
GLASS & GLAZING
TuffX Processed Glass Ltd
strides into 2015 in a very
strong trading position with
both the Conservatory Roof
sector and Glass Processing
Division building on positive
results from last year.
The Ambience Roof Glass range
increased its customer base nationally
by 20% over 2014, which brought a 26%
sales increase by comparison to the
previous year’s trading figures. Equally
the glass processing division made
strong headway in the market, improving
its customer base by 25% and yielding a
30% increased sales figure.
The flexibility and reliability of the
company throughout last year proved a
winning formula with existing customers
whilst also attracting new business.
Customers have been especially
impressed by the high standard of
customer service including marketing
support tools and on-site national
deliveries with the newly expanded fleet.
For the Knowsley based specialist glass
producer, quality and performance
standards remain priorities, which is
a philosophy that is reinforced across
both brands. Management consider that
commitment to customer satisfaction
continues to place the company
as a leader in the processed glass
manufacturing sector, with demand for
the range already increasing during the
early part of 2015.
Many of the company’s commercial
and architectural customers undertake
prestigious projects providing bespoke
solutions for prominent clients
nationwide. As such they demand only
the best, relying upon the competence
and professionalism of the entire
TuffX team from ordering through to
manufacturing and delivery.
The company’s ability to manufacture
toughened safety glass products up
to 25mm thick as well as an advanced
range of thermally efficient glass roofing
products, all to the highest industry
standards, stems from substantial
investment in modern machinery.
This outlay in automation enables the
company to produce products in a more
improved timescale, to meet customer
needs.
As a company, TuffX produces a number
of ranges, offering customers a wide
variety of aesthetic applications including
frameless glass doors, balustrades and
infill panels, as well as bespoke glass
flooring, stairtreads and glass cladding.
A bespoke option is also available for
individual high specification projects.
The Ambience range of conservatory
glass roofing offers installers the broadest
choice of thermally efficient, solar
controlled, self-cleaning roof glass on
the UK market today. Products which
have proved particularly popular with
customers include the Ambi-Aqua and
Ambi-Blue colour tint options. These
superior glass roofing products have
exceptional heat reflection capabilities
helping to reduce the whole internal
conservatory temperature.
With conservatory design becoming ever
more dynamic, since launching the Ambi-
Max glass roof option, the company can
supply units to a maximum projection of
4000mm which eliminates the inherent
problems associated with traditional
muntin bars and enables much larger,
higher performance roofs to be built.
Latterly, the Ambi-Sunshade Blue option
has been added to the Ambience range
which is the best performing solar
controlled glass in the portfolio, offering
staggering solar properties of up to
80% solar Heat Reflection and a further
reduction in glare.
TuffX products have been incorporated
into many newly designed projects
which require exceptional performance,
durability and stunning aesthetic finishes
including impressive penthouses with
walled glazing as well as gently curving
walls with balconies and glazed roofs.
Manufacturing to the highest industry
standards gives customers complete
peace of mind in respect of product
reliability, which combined with the
excellent TuffX support services, ensures
that their own solid reputations for
excellence can be maintained.
As recognised specialists in glass
processing TuffX is regularly chosen by
leading architects to supply products
for prestigious contracts nationally
including 10-25mm toughened glass, as
well as Screenprinted, Heatsoaked and
toughened laminated glass up to 39.5mm
Andy Hayes, Sales Manager comments,
“Over the years the company has
established good working relationships
with its customers and they know that
they can rely on us as a team when it
counts. Our ranges are competitively
priced and customer satisfaction
remains a priority, with our high industry
standards and professional reputation
being key to customers choosing TuffX as
their preferred supplier.”
He concludes, “The TuffX brand
continues to reflect lasting quality
combined with stunning designs at
realistic prices. We have many more
prestigious projects in the pipeline
and our years of experience in both
conservatory glass roofing and
toughened safety glass manufacturing
reflects well on our customers.”
“TuffX provides the right solutions that
are guaranteed to last and that make a
visually impressive overall finish.”
For more information on the range of
products available from TuffX please visit
the websites www.ambiglass.co.uk and
www.tuffxprocessedglass.co.uk or call
0845 3 400 200.
POSITIVE 2015
OUTLOOK FOR TUFFX
“Our ranges are competitively
pricedandcustomersatisfaction
remains a priority.”

GLASS & GLAZING
A variety of TuffX Processed Glass products
have been incorporated into the striking new
Liverpool Library which has seen more than £55
million injected into its renovation over the last
four years.
The restoration of the grade II listed building required careful
consideration with developers and architects required to strike a
fine balance when incorporating modern, 21st Century design,
with various planning applications needed.
TuffX supplied approximately 400m2 19mm clear toughened
glass with all edges polished and heat soak tested.
The highly acclaimed design was completed in 2014 and now
comprises a new towering, five-storey building that will house
reading and information floors, a public café, meeting rooms,
and atrium with a roof terrace.
Graham Price comments, “The building has been altered into
a stunning, welcoming library and it is wonderful as a local
company to be part of that transformation. The intricate design
is proving a popular place for people to visit and the project has
been a great morale booster for the entire TuffX team.”
Please visit www.tuffxprocessedglass.co.uk for more
information.
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FROM TUFFX RANGE
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GLASS & GLAZING
Following the
successful launch
of Glass Processing
Products (GPP) by
RegaLead at the end of
last year, the company
is now pleased to
announce that it has
partnered with Italian
machinery specialists
TK Tekno Kilns.
Alongside its existing
relationship with Folienwerk
Wolfen to supply the pioneering
evguard films to the UK, this
new partnership means that
GPP can offer a full solution
for customers looking to start
with EVA lamination.
Based in Lecco, an area
famous for its glass
machinery companies,
TK is a strong believer in
manufacturing excellence
for its range of tempering,
laminating and bending
ovens. With distribution
around the world and offices
in Russia, Brazil, and the
USA, the UK can now also
benefit from TK’s high
quality equipment following
RegaLead’s appointment as
the UK and Ireland distributor
of lamination kilns.
Guy Hubble, Joint Managing
Director at RegaLead
explains: “When we launched
GPP it was with the purpose
of providing glass processing
customers with the highest
quality added value products
for glass, alongside the
expertise, advice and
support RegaLead provides
as standard. In line with
this we have taken delivery
of a Lamijet 01 from TK for
our new training facility in
Manchester so customers can
come and see the equipment
for themselves to appreciate
its build quality, ease of use
and unique features.”
Sturdy and equipped with
a fully extractable trolley for
glass loading and unloading,
the Lamijet 01’s heating
chamber is coated with dust
proof calcium silicate sheets
which have a low thermal
inertia and a limit temperature
of 500°C. Infra red heaters
are situated above and below
the work surface, supported
by ceramic insulators.
In addition, the machine
incorporates a built in silicon
membrane bagging system
with quick Lock Seal closing,
so flat and curved glass can
be laminated without using
a disposable bag and the
Bentrup controller provides
a simple to use interface for
ease of operation.
For more information about
Glass Processing Products
by RegaLead visit: www.
regalead.co.uk or call 0161
946 1164.
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offers full EVA
solution with
TK Tekno Kilns
TK Tekno Kilns’ Dominico Tanera (left)
and RegaLead’s Guy Hubble (right)
with the Lamijet 01 kiln.
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At Window Ware, we’ve been
providing locksmiths and
fabricators with a high quality
service for nearly 30 years.
In that time, we’ve learned a thing or two
about door and window hardware, so we
thought it was about time we passed on
a bit of our knowledge.
Window Ware TV is our YouTube channel,
where we’ve uploaded a series of how-to
videos, identification guides, and fitting
instructions. On Window Ware TV, you
can learn to identify, fit, measure, and
replace numerous products for windows
and doors.
From door handles to multipoint door
locks, we’ve attempted to compile a
complete guide. Though our videos are
ostensibly targeting the remedial market,
they’re ideal for everyone. So whether
you’re an absolute beginner making your
first steps into the fenestration industry,
or an established professional who needs
a quick refresher on a particular product
or process, Window Ware TV can now be
your one stop shop for help and support.
Most of the videos on Window Ware TV
are around 30 seconds long, so they can
even be easily viewed on smartphones
should you require any guidance or
support whilst on the job.
Here’s just a small selection of some of
the video guides you can expect to find
on Window Ware TV:
• How to identify and fit a letterplate to a
uPVC or composite door
• How to remove, measure, identify and
replace a uPVC multipoint door lock
• How to remove and fit a door handle
to a uPVC or composite door
• How to identify a cockspur window
handle
• How to fit a locit cable restrictor
• How to cover a scratch or mark on a
uPVC window using a Konig edging pen
• How to measure the glass thickness of
a double glazed sealed unit
As well as our how-to video guides, we
regularly update Window Ware TV with
new product launches and information on
our numerous products and services. We
stock every product featured on Window
Ware TV, and we are totally committed
to ensuring that all of our products are
delivered on time and in full.
Indeed, throughout 2014, we successfully
delivered 99.5% of our top selling
products the next working day, and we
fully intend to continue to provide such a
high quality service in 2015 and beyond.
Tel: 01234 242 724
www.windowware.co.uk
Link to our Youtube Channel - https://
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQG9
yfvlOgc6iKsUCdlrKZQi9-VKDc8K7.
Introducing our How-To
Video Guides on Window Ware TV
Door-Stop is launching four
new contemporary hardware
suites for its composite doors,
available from January 2015.
The new furniture includes Classic round
central doorknobs, Long Bar and Bow
handles as well as a striking Square
option.
Matching door knockers and letterplates
are available for each suite, and all the
furniture is made from brushed stainless
steel. To complete the look, a smooth
Satin Glass option is also now available,
at no extra cost.
“It’s a very comprehensive offering,”
explains Patrick Dean, Door-Stop’s Sales
and Marketing Manager. “The Long Bar
and Bow handles are perfect for modern
houses, while the Classic central knob
works just as well on period properties.
The new hardware allows our customers
to offer homeowners something that will
really make their property stand out.”
Each suite will be made available one
week after the other, with the launch
dates for each announced on Door-
Stop’s Twitter profile @doorstopdoors
and LinkedIn company page.
Contemporary Hardware
4 new suites on Door-Stop doors
Four new suites of contemporary hardware are available on Door-Stop doors from January.
“To complete the look, a smooth
Satin Glass option is also now
available, at no extra cost.”

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MyTrade TV talks to
Raymond Pearce,
Avocet Hardware’s
head of UK sales (ABS
snap-secure locks),
about his favourite
subject – the on-going
battle against lock-
snapping.
“Ever since we first started
our PR campaign with Source
Marketing we have, wherever
possible, made reference to
lock-snapping. The reason for
this is simple – we at Avocet
believe every homeowner
in the UK should be aware
a) of the dangers of lock-
snapping and b) the fact that
not everyone they should
trust when it comes to home
security is telling them the
truth.
As every MyTradeTV reader
should know by now, only
Euro profile locks with either a
TS007 3-star rating or SS312
Diamond accreditation can
claim to have true snap proof
properties – and for complete
peace of mind the buyer
should always go for a lock
that has passed Sold Secure’s
Diamond test, which is by far
and away the most robust,
extensive and up-to-date of
the two testing procedures.
This is a message we have
consistently banged the drum
about ever since the Jain
Family bought Avocet in 2012.
And while the banging is
attracting ever more attention,
there are still those who
refuse to acknowledge it.
Key amongst those with their
heads still buried in the sand
are the insurance companies,
who could, virtually overnight,
remove every grey area
related to lock-snapping and
point millions of us in the right
direction when it comes to
plugging a dangerous gap in
our home security provision.
And this security gap doesn’t
just affect the likes of me
and you. As you have may
read in the build up to
Christmas, Aston Villa and
former England international,
Darren Bent had his Little
Aston home broken into
while he slept and two cars,
valued at £160,000, stolen.
Staffordshire Police were
quick to confirm that the
thieves gained entrance to
the star’s house by snapping
locks.
While in no way welcome, this
type of high-profile break-
in may just prove to be the
catalyst needed to deliver
a more open approach to
spreading the lock-snapping
message. Especially when
you place it into the context of
the ever-increasing number of
testimonials we are receiving
concerning the effectiveness
of our TS007 3-star and
SS312 Diamond accredited
ABS lock.
The most recent of these
came from Bob Callard OBE
– a director of Sheffield-based
Callard Security – who said:
“I specified them (ABS) for
a client earlier this year, who
sadly was burgled last week,
or rather he wasn’t.”
“His entire street was hit by
a team of ‘snappers’ who
made successful entries
against a range of properties,
apart from his. The sacrificial
element of the cylinder parted
company in accordance with
its design leaving his property
safe. His neighbours have
all asked him why they were
unsuccesful, with the resullt
that I have now specified
Avocet for them all.”
As mentioned this kind
of feedback is far from
uncommon.
At Avocet we have a solution
that can prevent lock-
snapping attacks on any kind
of home, no matter whether
it belongs to a Premiership
footballer or a shopkeeper, a
postman or a pop star. Other
manufacturers have suitable
products. And there are new
snap proof products on their
way to market.
Therefore, why can’t the
people that matter work
together to help stamp
lock-snapping out? It really
shouldn’t be that hard a job.
Firstly, we all need to be
singing from the same
hymn sheet – a step that
would instantly remove the
contradictory information and
false claims bandied around
by various manufacturers, and
clear up any issues relating
to the BSI and Sold Secure
standards.
Secondly, we need to inform
and educate homeowners
– something the insurance
companies could easily do
by writing to their customers
to advise of the dangers of
lock-snapping and the kind of
lock they need to prevent it.
Whether they offer a premium
reduction to those fitting
suitable locks is a decision
only they can make.
These two simple steps would
make a world of difference
and I’m absolutely certain
would lead to a significant
drop in break-ins across
the country. So let’s make
sure this year is the year we
remove lock-snapping from
the dictionary.”
For additional information on
Avocet Hardware visit www.
avocet-hardware.co.uk or
call 01484 711700.
BROKEN BENT & WORDS OF PRAISE
Raymond Pearce, Avocet Hardware’s head of UK sales (ABS snap-secure locks).

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UAP Tradelocks have designed and recently
launched a brand new kit for those people
who need to gain lawful access to a domestic
property, or those who are just starting out in the
locksmith trade. With simple-to-follow, step-by-
step instructions, the UAP TradeLocks uPVC
Door Opening Kit allows new locksmiths to
easily work out the most efficient way in which
to enter a building, with minimal disruption.
Kevin Pritchard, Tradelocks Manager, explains, “The kit has been
specifically designed to gain entry into both newer composite
door types, as well as uPVC doors, but can also be used on other
doors that use Euro Cylinders-including higher-security PAS24
doors. The objective is simple-to gain quick access to a property
with as little damage to the actual door as possible. The perfect
situation is to have zero damage to the door, the hardware or the
lock-but unless you practice, this will be highly unlikely.”
The UAP TradeLocks uPVC Door Opening Kit has been designed
specifically to limit any damage to the door itself, which is the
expensive part, and instead damage the cylinder and outer
handle, if necessary.
Kevin continues, “You will need to decide what you are facing,
and get an idea of what has happened, before undertaking any
tasks. It may be as simple as your customer has mislaid their
keys or even locked themselves out. Alternatively, it could be
a jammed locking mechanism. You need to know what type
of door you are dealing with, and then determine how you are
going to go about resolving the issue. Is it a uPVC Patio Door? Is
it a uPVC Door and Frame? Is it a wooden or a composite door?
All of these factors will alter the way in which you carry out a
task, and the tools you use.”
The UAP TradeLocks uPVC Door Opening Kit is versatile,
multifunctional and designed for longevity and effectiveness,
so you will discover that it comes in very handy when you need
to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. It comprises of all the
tools you will need to open a uPVC door including:The Cylinder
Snapper Bar: This is a high-quality snapper bar, which has
been designed for oval profile and euro profile cylinders. This
particular snapper bar is effective on any type of cylinder which
protrudes more than 6mm from the handle. Nowadays, most
cylinders do not overhang the handle by more than 3mm, which
means that usage of the snapper is limited to snapping cylinders
once the handles are removed.
• The Cylinder Snapper Bar: This is a high-quality snapper bar,
which has been designed for oval profile and euro profile
cylinders. This particular snapper bar is effective on any type
of cylinder which protrudes more than 6mm from the handle.
Nowadays, most cylinders do not overhang the handle by
more than 3mm, which means that usage of the snapper is
limited to snapping cylinders once the handles are removed.
• Door Spreader: The door spreader looks very much like a
spade, but has been designed instead to move uPVC profile
enough in a vertical or horizontal direction in order to bypass
the locking system on uPVC-style doors. The chamfered edge
of the tool means that you can lever back door seals without
causing any damage.
• Door Air Wedge: The air wedge is designed to work in
conjunction with the door spreader to successfully open
uPVC doors and windows-and safely prevent the door from
springing back. It comes complete with a handy, easy-to-
operate air pump.
• Handle Drill Point Template: This clever device has been
manufactured to identify the fixing points on both short and
long back plate style door handles. It has also been designed
to offer some glow in dark lighting, which will enable you to
locate the drill point in total darkness. The handle drill point
template also removes the requirement to balance a torch
under your chin, so you have total freedom of movement.
• Cylinder Cam Turner: This black plastic gadget can be
inserted straight into the lock once you have snapped the
cylinder to turn the door bolt.
• Spindle Handle: This spindle handle is inserted into the
spindle slot so that it acts as a replacement for the removed
handle. This will allow the spindle to be elevated up, enabling
the door bolt to be turned with ease using the Cam Turner.
• Coach Bolts: These are used to tightly secure the property if
you have damaged and then removed the original outer door
handle. The bolts give up to permanent security to the handle
and also provide ample time to get a new handle ordered if
you do not have one immediately to hand..
Kevin concludes, “We have recently made an educational
and informative video [visit https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=uEwp_4C5sXI] which explains in detail how to
operate each piece of equipment effectively, so that you get the
most out of this fantastic uPVC Door Opening Kit!”
The UAP TradeLocks uPVC Door Opening Kit is just one
of hundreds of tools for lawful openings of buildings, safes
and cars available from Tradelocks. For more details please
visitwww.tradelocks.co.uk.
Introducing the TradeLocks
uPVC Door Opening Kit
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After a year in which
it firmly re-established
its presence in the
market, Avocet
Hardware has started
2015 with a real bang
by launching a brand
new 116-page product
catalogue.
The catalogue features a mix
of tried, tested and trusted
ranges plus an impressive
selection of new products,
which Avocet feel will
combine to further strengthen
its position during the next
12-months.
“2014 was a big year for
Avocet,” said director, Rythm
Jain Saigal. “We started
off being named Hardware
Company of the Year at
the National Fenestration
Awards and continued
on in that vein – signing a
series of major distribution
deals, strengthening our
team, and investing heavily
in stock levels and product
development.
“Each of these successes we
look at as building blocks,
and with them all now in place
we have a strong foundation
and the capacity to build
upon sales of our existing
products, make significant in-
roads with our new ones and
cement our position at the
forefront of the market.”
Amongst the new products
included in the catalogue are:
• Pioneer TS007 1-star rated
lock
• Affinity composite door lock
• Affinity Ultra stainless steel
door furniture
AVOCET UNVEILS NEW
PRODUCT CATALOGUE
New year, new catalogue – Avocet’s 2015 product catalogue.
For additional information on Avocet Hardware and to order your copy of the new catalogue visit
www.avocet-hardware.co.uk or call 01484 711700.
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Available in stunning Brushed Satin Steel,
Polished Chrome and Gold finishes.
When combined with our ABS lock you
get the highest rated euro cylinder on
the market with no compromise on looks.
Oh, and let’s not forget the perfectly
matching Affinity letterplate, hinges
and door knockers.
The Affinity Ultra stainless steel range
www.avocet-hardware.co.uk | 01484 711 700

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UAP has recently
launched an exclusive
range of Black 1*
Kitemarked Sacrificial
Cut Euro Cylinders,
which conform
to the highest
of EN1303:2005
standards. The
cylinders have been
re-engineered from
original Zerolift
cylinders, and they not
only combine all of the
attractive, customer-
friendly features of
the original Zerolift,
but each cylinder is
packed full of security
features.
Each black cylinder is part
of UAP’s super smooth
cylinders using the Patented
Chris Belcher designed anti-
bump timing pin system. This
very clever system uses nickel
plated hardened steel key
pins and driver pins, which
gives the anti-drill feature
UAP wanted to incorporate.
The Patented timing pins are
designed to interrupt the
timing of the pins when
bumped, and it is highly
effective. And because
the cylinders use special
pins rather than trap pins,
there is not a high expense
to get this anti-bump
feature! The timing pins also
have inbuilt anti-picks, and
mushroom driver pins, which
makes them highly effective
against picking.
Kevin Pritchard, Tradelocks
Manager, explains “The
cylinders also have
a sacrificial cut line on them.
If force is applied to the end
of the cylinder in an attempt
to break the cylinder to
gain access, on standard
cylinders, the weakest part of
the cylinder is the screw hole
which is in the centre of the
cylinder (as there is less metal
here). When force is applied,
the cylinder will break away
at this screw hole, making it
very easy to manipulate the
cylinder into opening. On the
UAP+ 1* Kitemarked Euro
Cylinder, the cylinder will
break away to the sacrificial
cut line only, leaving the
locking mechanism intact.
If the cylinder is broken at
this sacrificial cut line, the last
2 pins in the chamber remain
in the cylinder, meaning that
the cylinder can still be locks
and unlocked with the key.
The sacrificial cut lines are
also on both sides of the
cylinder, meaning that the
cylinders are reversible and
can be fitted any way around.
This helps to greatly reduce
stock holdings, especially
if you supply a range of
different sized cylinders.”
Created in accordance
with the British Standards
KM561977, 1* Kitemarked
Sacrificial Cut Euro Cylinders
have also been awarded
the prestigious “Secured
by Design” seal of approval
by the Association of Chief
Police Officers. These
cylinders can be fitted to any
external door in order to ward
off criminals that attempt to
use the most common break-
in techniques.
Kevin concludes, “1*
Kitemarked Sacrificial
Cut Euro Cylinders can be
combined with UAP’s 2*
Kitemarked High Security
Door Handles, which will
give security an extra
boost and make sure that
burglars are unable to
gain unlawful access into
a property. Combining the
UAP 2* Kitemarked High
Security Door Handle with
the 1* Kitemarked Sacrificial
Cut Euro Cylinder will give
you a professional-looking
3* security solution for all
PAS24 doors. We have also
developed a specially-sized
30/35 (65mm) black cylinder,
which is the perfect size to
use on 44mm door blanks
with high security door
handles.”
As leading suppliers of
exceptional door hardware,
including letterplates, door
knockers, numerals and door
handles as well as door locks
and cylinders, UAP has built
up a reputation for quality and
excellence over the years.”
If you want to find out more
about UAP’s new collection
of Black 1* Kitemarked
Sacrificial Cut Euro Cylinders
then all you need to do is
call 0161 796 7268, or email
sales@uapcorporate.com
today.
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WINDOWS
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Multi-chambered options for
outer and sash frame profiles
are now available for all three
of Synseal’s market-leading
70mm PVC-U window systems
– Legend, Shield and SynerJy
– to extend customer choice.
These new frame profile
configurations are thermally
efficient and can achieve
A-rated WERs when glazed
with 28mm DG units without
the need for Low Iron glass.
Previously only available for the popular
Legend system, multi-chambered profile
designs have generated strong fabricator
demand and so Synseal has invested in
design and extrusion of multi-chambered
sash profiles to complete the offerings
for the company’s chamfered Shield and
sculptured ovolo SynerJy systems.
“We always listen to our fabricator
partners and further development
of our proven Shield and SynerJy
systems was a logical step to take,”
comments Steve Brown, Synseal’s
Products & Customer Service Director.
“Many of our customers still favour 1st
generation triple-chambered profiles
with traditional steel reinforcement”,
continues Steve, “while others adopt
the 2nd generation approach of triple-
chambered profiles and thermally efficient
Plastic Thermal Reinforcements (PTRs)
made of 100% recycled PVC-U. Our
new multi-chambered solutions deliver
excellent U-values and do not require
reinforcement and this specification is
our very latest 3rd generation systems
offering. All these different technical
approaches have merit and we are happy
to support whatever profile specifications
our fabricator partners wish to
champion.”
Synseal’s Legend, Shield and SynerJy
systems can all deliver the latest A+
and Certass A* WERs and the multi-
chambered profile solutions will typically
secure a U-value of 1.3W/m2K using
warm edge spacer bar with Total+/Argon/
Low Iron glass. However, the ability
to achieve competitive A-rated WERs
without the need to use Low Iron glass
is a big advantage for Synseal 70mm
PVC-U windows fabricated with multi-
chambered outer and sash frame profiles
in combination.
For further information contact Mark
Schlotel on 01623 446207 or 07764 229694;
email mark.schlotel@synseal.com.
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To take the best advantage of
a growing market you need to
have the right products in your
portfolio. And when it comes
to vertical sliders, the best
product to have is the Genesis
VS from Bison.
Mark Tetley of Bison says, “The vertical
slider market has grown 20% in recent
years, so there are huge opportunities out
there. Our Genesis VS offers everything
the market is looking for and more.”
The rapid growth in sales of the Genesis
VS since it was launched in 2013 backs
up Mark’s comments and demonstrates
the market was waiting for a product with
Genesis’ unique credentials.
Quite simply, the Genesis VS is the most
authentic-looking vertical slider on the
market. The window is manufactured
with traditional timber joints rather than
the welds usually associated with PVCu
windows. It has a low sheen finish
that further enhances the traditional
appearance. It is fitted with high security
Acorn cam locks and sash buttons and
uses authentic period hardware. The run
through sash horns and deep bottom
sash rail as standard plus the optional
fully milled decorative Astragal Georgian
bar complete the elegant heritage
appearance. The window is available in
a wide range of colours and woodgrain
foil finishes and can achieve an A rating if
required.
Aside from these compelling benefits,
the Genesis also has a wealth of features
that makes it very attractive to installers.
The structural joints allow for traditional
dry glazing and easy replacement of
broken, scratched or failed glass units,
just as you would expect from any other
PVCu window on the market. This means
individual units can be replaced without
changing the entire sash or frame or the
need to use expensive, time-consuming
glass bonding glazing methods. And
because the Genesis VS is weld-free it
can be flat packed for ease of transport
or access. What’s more, with a ten-day
turnaround on all standard foils, including
white foil and cream foil, all Genesis’
benefits are available fast.
Mark concludes, “The unique benefits
of the Genesis VS means that the brand
is already trusted and established in
the marketplace. To help our customers
make the most of the brand’s credentials
we will be launching further innovative
Genesis products later this year.”
So if you are looking to take advantage of
the growing vertical slider market or have
identified premium quality products as a
potentially lucrative market, the Genesis
VS from Bison has exactly what you need
and more. And if you are already a Bison
customer, it sounds as if there won’t be long
to wait until you can expand your range and
take advantage of even more opportunities!
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DOORS
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Rocal, the manufacturer of
UK-made solid core composite
doors is predicting a growth
in sales of its Endurance Solid
& Secure range in 2015 and
is introducing a number of
customer support initiatives to
help the process along.
Rocal enter their 22nd year in business
with the launch of eye-catching new
branding, which will be accompanied by
a brand new 64 page full colour brochure,
a dedicated Endurance Solid & Secure
website and a host of other items to
support the company’s customers.
Rocal advise that the Endurance Solid &
Secure door is unique in that it features
a 48mm solid core of resin bonded
laminated veneer lumber that, combined
with a 72mm fully reinforced PVCu frame,
provides excellent strength and stability
to the door set. The range has been
successfully tested to PAS23/24 and is
approved by Secured by Design.
Customers are able to choose from 21
door styles in 14 colours and 8 outer
frame finishes. There are 10 glass styles
and a choice of locking options from
standard multipoint to the Yale Keyfree
electronic lock. Stable and French door
options are also available.
Commercial Manager Correne Bratley
advises ‘We’re very excited about the
prospects for Endurance Solid & Secure
going into 2015 and beyond. We’re
expecting an increase in orders as we
attract new customers and our existing
clients get busier. We have the flexibility
and capacity to cope easily with an
upturn in demand, though, as the doors
themselves are made in the UK, and
we work with great suppliers who we
can rely on. For example, much of the
hardware, including hinges, handles,
security profile cylinders and Keyfree are
supplied by VBH. They offer a regular
delivery schedule and have the stock
levels and logistics to supply at short
notice if required. Simon Eshelby is the
face of VBH for Rocal, and he’s always
available to answer any hardware-related
questions that may come up.
‘Reliability, quality and innovation are key
factors in the success of Endurance Solid
& Secure and that’s precisely what we
offer our customers.’
Call Sales on 01652 659259 for further
information on Endurance Solid &
Secure doors or visit the new website
at www.endurancedoors.co.uk.
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For the last few months,
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system has been undergoing
extended extreme weather
testing in Portugal along with
structural strength and enhanced
security testing which has been
carried out by UKAS testing
laboratories, with both tests
regimes yielding excellent results.
A 5-sash WarmCore unit was installed in
an outdoor location in Lisbon, Portugal
back in July ’14 and this continental
climate exposure testing programme
will continue indefinitely to prove the
technical performance of the aluminium
framing in association with the innovative
3rd generation thermal break, which is
the “warm aluminium” core at the heart of
the product.
Late summer test results in September
’14 recorded an ambient temperature
of 40oC immediately adjacent to the
test rig and an external aluminium
frame temperature of 71oC, the severity
of which surprised the Synseal test
engineers. The WarmCore folding sliding
door continued to function perfectly
with dimensional stability of sash and
frames unaffected by these extreme
temperatures, which will certainly far
exceed any warm weather climate
conditions experienced in the UK.
Meanwhile in UKAS laboratory testing,
a 4-3-1 configuration WarmCore folding
sliding door was subjected to a full
PAS24:2012 testing programme. The
mechanical load test calls for the unit
to withstand a loading of 4.5kN for 10
seconds, which was easily achieved.
The WarmCore door then went on to
withstand more than 9.1kN, representing
a loading approaching 1 tonne on a
single point of application.
Phil Parry, Synseal’s Head of Research &
Development, comments: “We selected
Portugal because we knew the local
weather cycles with hot days and often
chilly nights would create some extreme
fluctuations and really test our new frame
technology over an extended period of
time. To date the results have been very
impressive and the point load testing
has confirmed that we have achieved
what we set out to do in our initial brief,
which was to design a next generation,
thermally efficient, inherently strong and
durable aluminium frame construction.”
For further information contact Mark
Schlotel on 01623 446207 or 07764 229694;
email mark.schlotel@synseal.com.
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Hurst Plastics has
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product groups.
Interestingly, sales of the
Hull-based firm’s door panels
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2014, indicating that there is
still a market for them, despite
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Mark Atkinson, Hurst Plastics’
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Hurst now manufactures on
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Hurst Plastics supplies one
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