Aluminium Could Really Threaten PVCu Residential Dominance
There was no doubting that the aluminium representation was the largest in the history of the FIT Show. In the exhibitions since it's launch, the 2017 show had the [...]
Why Has Residential Aluminium Made Such A Strong Comeback?
If there was an award for the strongest fenestration sector comeback over the past five to ten years then it would most certainly go to the residential aluminium sector. [...]
The One New Product To Start Selling In 2017 Is Aluminium
It's nearly the end of the year, and some companies will start to look at tweaking things for 2017. One of things will be expanding their product portfolios, both [...]
All PVCu Fabricators Should Probably Add An Aluminium System
If there was a word to describe our industry over the past five years it would be "diversity". Through necessity and turbulent economic climates, our industry has had to evolve [...]
Origin’s New Aluminium Residential Door Range Is A Sign Of Things To Come
Just the other week, Origin, one of the leading bi-folding door manufacturers, announced a brand new aluminium residential door product range. Click here to find out more and download a [...]
Are Spitfire Doors The Best Aluminium Doors In The UK?
This year's FIT Show had lots to offer visitors this time round, including a buffet of the most advanced and innovative window and door products that UK fenestration has ever [...]
Origin Announces Two Game-Changing Products
Origin, makers of some of the most renowned bi-folding doors and the company that turned lead times on it's head, have revealed two new products that they say are two [...]
Aluminium Windows And Doors Are The Biggest Threat To PVCu
Threat is a bit of a strong word really. It's not as if one material is out for the demise of another. Although when you think of how PVCu has [...]
Aluminium Bi-Fold Market At Risk Of Saturation
The resurgence of aluminium in the residential part of our industry can be partly credited to the explosion of the aluminium bi-folding door. Companies saw the bi-folding door market as [...]
Is The Aluminium Industry In Trouble?
On the face of it, it seems like the aluminium industry is one which is in a state of boom and good times. It is the second most used material [...]
The Right Material In The Right Place
Today I spent a great day with my very special lady that is @SophiiMaria13 in Blackpool. Now I haven't been to Blackpool in about 6 years. The last time I [...]
Scrapping Cash For Scrap
In an effort to reduce the amount of tax that is dodged by people/companies, you will not be able to be paid for your scrap aluminium/steel windows in cash. From [...]
More Balance
Most of you will have noticed that I have added a couple more pages over the last couple of weeks. More specifically, I have added a 'Choose Aluminium' page and [...]
PVCu vs Aluminium
This is probably one of the greatest debates in our industry, and probably will be until the day we all retire! Is PVCu better than Aluminium? Me, @NigelGrantUpvc, @AlumTradeSupply and [...]
PVCu Companies Missing Out On The Ali Market?
Well, I've reached another landmark number! This time I'm at number 750. This post here is my 750th! And to mark the occasion I have handed the reigns over to [...]
>This Year Could Be The Best Year For Foils Yet
>Out of all the areas of the industry that are taking a nose dive, one area that seems to be gaining strength is the market for coloured and colour foiled [...]
>Aluminium Making A Colourful Comeback
>For many years PVCu has been top of the pile when it comes to materials choice for replacement windows and doors. But thanks to the recession and the inherent need [...]
>Guest Post: Understanding The Supply Chain
>I'm happy to say that this is my first guest post, and has been sent by Nick from www.aluminiumtradesupply.co.uk:If you've been in the supply business for any length of time [...]