This is a sponsored article by Timberweld® Affordable Window Systems Ltd is the latest fast-growing fabricator to become a Timberweld® licensee. Established for 26 years, Affordable is Lancashire’s largest trade manufacturer of PVC and aluminium windows and doors, delivering nationally with its fleet of 46 commercial vehicles. Affordable expects to see a boost in [...]
This is a sponsored article by FIT Show & Timberweld® It’s widely expected that 2019 will be the year of the flush sash, so it’s appropriate that Timberweld® is the main sponsor of FIT Show TV. Timberweld® is the patented method of jointing that makes perfect corners, and creates a butt-joint effect outside and inside [...]
There's not much in our industry we get for free. It seems we have to pay for everything we want to be members of! There is a reason for that of course, but non of us really like to spend money on things like that. Which is why online resource http://doubleglazingcompanies.com/ is something we all need to [...]
The mass majority of us in this industry do our very best to earn a good honest living out of what we do. We bend over backwards and more to make sure that every single thing on our jobs is correct and to make sure the customer is left happy. However. Despite our best efforts [...]
Last night, as I was languishing in bed after doing way too much too quick on the rowing machine, I got asked this question on Twitter: @glazingblogger question for u. Who are the 5 biggest profile manufacturers in UK. Who sells most profile ? Cheers Last time I was asked this question, I was told that [...]
We received a call from the Competition Commission earlier on today, asking to speak to the person in charge of the purchasing of PVCu materials and products. That person wasn't in to speak to, so I got my question head on and probed a little bit. The most I got out of them was that [...]
Insolvency practitioners SFP have completed the sale of Conservatory Outlet dealers 5 Star Windows and Conservatories based in Kidderminster. The company was placed into administration in July after suffering from cash flow problems which SFP blamed on the worsening economic conditions and the suffering construction sector. SFP also mention that they have out three other [...]
If you are an installer, you rely on your showroom to display the very best of what you sell. It's your showpiece to the rest of the world. It has to be kept clean, organised and up to date. Therefore, it is important that your showroom or conservatory show site has the latest products on [...]
We live in tough times. The Government is slashing left, right and centre. Fuel costs are at an all time high. Public spending is down. People focusing on debt repayment rather than spending on credit. All this means harsher trading conditions for businesses than we are used to. Is it then, too much to expect [...]
The title of this post sounds like something pretty obvious doesn't it. Good customer service is a vital piece of the puzzle when trying to secure an order. But at the weekend, we had a clear sign that companies still haven't woken up to the idea of first class customer service. On Saturday I signed [...]
The tough economic conditions continue to bite, as Oakworth Joinery in Keighley has gone into administration, putting 170 jobs at risk. Oakworth Joinery has traded since 1965 in the West Yorkshire area, being one of the UK's biggest independent timber window and door manufacturers. Oakworth's administrator John Russell confirmed that there had been a buyer [...]
Normally, I wouldn't post something like this, but when the industry is trying to shake off the rogue trader reputation, it's comments like these that need to be made and example of, and that of the company who made it. Just to prove that this comment is genuine, it was not left by an anonymous [...]
An article in the latest Conservatory Magazine brings the issue of the requirement of a showroom back into focus. The article explains that despite the internet being one of our most powerful marketing tools, the showroom is still a very necessary part of a double glazing business. I asked a quick question on Twitter this [...]
> A tweet from the @glasstimes Twitter account reads as follows: "The Epwin Group and Latium have merged with immediate effect to create Epwin Holdings, a 275million turnover building products group." To be honest, I'm a little bit gutted I didn't know anything about this! But I'll get over it!My immediate reaction was one of surprise. But [...]
>First strikes, and now job losses. I have learned that 19 jobs are to go at Total Window Systems in Devon, a company within the Epwin Group.I'm reluctant to say that these job losses are a reaction/punishment for the strikes actually taking place. More likely it is the harsh economic environment that every window company [...]
>I ran a poll recently which closed a few days ago, asking if you supported the strike action taken by DB Glass and Total Window Systems, part of the Epwin Group. These are the results:Yes: 12No: 16Undecided: 5Total: 33So just under half of those who voted said that they were against the strike action, which [...]
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