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How aluminium fabricators respond to a changing market.

November 17, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

How aluminium fabricators respond to a changing market.

The bifolding door market we think is healthy, active and here to stay. A byproduct of a healthy market is increased and more challenging competition. For an established bifolding door business increased competition is not necessarily a threat, but an opportunity to adapt diversity and grow. With increased competition, it is reasonable to see lower prices for a product and wider availability of the same system for the customer. In reaction to a challenging market, greater availability, lower prices and increased competition how are the established and successful aluminium fabricators responding? Is the bifolding door losing its luxury status? Some […]

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New Origin Showroom for the North West of England.

October 27, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

New Origin Showroom for the North West of England.

Origin has opened a brand new showroom and administration facility in Warrington, Cheshire in addition to its headquarters in High Wycombe. The new showroom is designed to offer another regional facility where prospective Origin customers can view aluminium bi-folding and residential doors, windows and blinds. The new Origin Cheshire Showroom Occupying 13,211sq ft over two levels, the new Origin Cheshire Showroom includes office space, meeting rooms and training facilities. The showroom itself also comprises the hugely impressive stand that was a prominent feature of the 2016 FiT Show in Telford. The new showroom once again demonstrates how Origin as a […]

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Origin Aluminium Windows used in a Commercial Setting

October 25, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

Origin Aluminium Windows used in a Commercial Setting

The Origin range of products is marketed at the residential end-user customer. Their aesthetics, design and performance, is ideal for any home looking for new windows to replace old or as part of a new extension. What you may not have considered is the suitability of Origin Windows in a commercial setting. Are commercial and residential windows different? The great thing about aluminium windows is that they are adaptable. There is often a perception by the less knowledgeable installers that aluminium windows fall into two distinct categories – commercial and residential. It is true that residential windows are termed as […]

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Are Commercial and residential systems the same?

October 24, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

Are Commercial and residential systems the same?

Our recent article about how commercial systems can be used in a residential property reinforces that there is a different perception by fabricators and installers of commercial and residential systems. What it also reinforces for you as an installer is that unless you have both commercial and residential experience you may be losing out sales opportunities. What it says to us, more importantly, is that the aluminium industry is not getting its marketing right. And, it could be costing the grass roots installer sales, and limiting choice for the end user customer. Who is responsible for bringing a brand in […]

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Filed Under: Case Studies, Commercial Aluminium, News, Residential

Sliders UK launch Assisted-Fit for Trade Customers

October 3, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

Sliders UK launch Assisted-Fit for Trade Customers

There are a large number of trade suppliers providing fabricated aluminium products to installers.  But What kind of installation support installer expect to receive from their suppliers? Often the service, while good does not extend to real site support. Trade suppliers are largely in the business of providing a fabricated product service and rarely get involved with the products they have made on site. Their job is to provide your windows and for some trade suppliers, that is where the service stops. Sliders UK launch a great new service for installers. Sliders UK is a trade manufacturer of PVCu and aluminium products. […]

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Kawneer secures first BES 6001 certification for architectural aluminium

September 30, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

Kawneer secures first BES 6001 certification for architectural aluminium

There is an increasing the responsibility on construction businesses to create more sustainable developments and buildings. Major construction firms and their subcontractors are discovering that to win work and improve the image of construction; buildings have to be sustainable. As construction companies primarily rely on contractors, they too need to demonstrate that their products such as windows, doors and curtain walling are viable and responsibly sourced. What is BES 6001 Certification? The BRE standard BES 6001 is now in place. It is a standard designed for providers of construction products to specify and use responsibly sourced materials. Within the standard […]

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Frameless Glass Curtains secure European Patent

September 26, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

Frameless Glass Curtains secure European Patent

Frameless Glass Curtains (FGC) are a privately owned and highly innovative door manufacturing company. FGC specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of unique, high specification frameless glass doors. The suite of frameless sliding and folding doors by Frameless Glass Curtains is chosen by homeowners looking for a more individual bifolding and sliding door with different aesthetics and features than a conventional bifold. Doors by FGC feature ultra-slim frames, no visible mullions as well as doors that can be made wider and taller than other aluminium folding doors. At the same time, they offer superior security, weather resistance and reliability. […]

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Integral Blinds maker Morley Glass move to larger premises

August 6, 2016 by Nick Dardalis Leave a Comment

Integral Blinds maker Morley Glass move to larger premises

The bifolding door trend in the UK shows little sign of losing its momentum. The popularity of bifolding doors is not only ideal for companies that make or install folding doors, but it is also good news for related companies, and Morley Glass are one such example. Aluminium extruders, aluminium powder coaters and finishers, hardware providers and glass manufacturers are a few other examples of businesses that benefit from the popularity of bifolding doors. Even building firms, interior design businesses and kitchen companies are seeing increased sales thanks to the versatility and popularity of the folding door. Bifolding doors and […]

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Kawneer windows and doors coming to a showroom near you soon

August 5, 2016 by Nick Dardalis 2 Comments

Kawneer windows and doors coming to a showroom near you soon

Anyone in the construction sector or working with commercial doors and windows will know Kawneer as one of the best systems companies in the world. The reputation of Kawneer as a provider of sophisticated doors and windows is hard to beat. Kawneer windows, doors, curtain walling and other glazed products have some of the best engineering, design, technical specifications and performance figures. Kawneer to move into the residential market. Kawneer has appointed Mark Hanson to help them develop the growing and lucrative residential market. Mark Hanson brings over 20 years retail experience to Kawneer, having been with Ultraframe until recently. Kawneer is better […]

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Near Silent Blinds system for Origin bifolding doors.

July 29, 2016 by Nick Dardalis 2 Comments

Near Silent Blinds system for Origin bifolding doors.

Origin bifolding doors have for a number of years provided their bespoke blinds to accompany their aluminium bifolding doors. For those that require tailor-made blinds for their bifolding doors, the Origin product is superbly well made and executed. Origin blinds are not just suitable for Origin doors, they can be fitted to any current bifolding or sliding door as well as windows or screens. Origin blinds are now substantially enhanced offering even more features and benefits to anyone wanting automatic fabric blinds. Features of Origin Bifolding Door Blinds The Origin blind is designed to provide a stylish, reliable and above […]

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