Will of steel

It may be the Cinderella of the window industry but the matter of the choice of steel reinforcement looks set to be the next topic of controversy with more than an echo of last year’s saga of non-bonded Residence frames.

Just as then, the big brands – in this case the systems suppliers – are defending the use of their own supplied steels, leading one rival manufacturer to resort to the irrefutable statistics of the independent test house. And now it is fair to guess that, just as with the Residence debacle, this week’s opening salvo is very unlikely to be the last we will hear of the matter. Read more

Statistics are also featuring large with Fensa as the organisation unveils further proof of the power of TV advertising. Read more

Speaking of Cinderella sectors, we have heard little lately about glass recycling while PVC has taken most of the limelight but now one project is showing that it is just as easy, if not easier, to put back into the system. Read more

And finally, the inevitable spectre of declining construction is once again blamed on political uncertainty. While the general election has brought clarity to the headline news, we must wait and see whether it will make the horizon any clearer for those further down the economic food chain. Read more

Meanwhile, we hope there is something in this week’s issue to bring a little clarity to everyone.

Chris Church Editor

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This Week's News

Anglo claims sysco
match after independent reinforcement tests

Anglo European says it has gained independent test approvals on its PVC-U window and door reinforcements showing they are a match for those supplied by three named systems companies, with further ongoing tests aimed to add more systems to the list.

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Fensa reaps rewards
of TV ads

Nearly three quarters of homeowners said they would now only use a Fensa installer to replace their windows and doors and a half say they now know to ask for a Fensa certificate, according to feedback after the first nine months of the scheme’s ‘All the proof you need’ TV and social media campaign.

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Construction still weakening amid
political indecision

Construction output fell for the eighth consecutive month in December, as spenders held their breath ahead of the general election, with both commercial and housebuilding showing decline though civil was hardest hit, according to the latest IHS Markit/CIPS report.

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Morley and Saint-Gobain launch cullet hub

Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass & Glazing is working with Saint-Gobain Glass to recycle and reuse its post-consumer glass, with all proceeds going to environmental charities.

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We Have Email

From: Wayne Rogerson, Joint MD, CENSolutions

Our industry could be forgiven for being distracted with the countless economic and political challenges that were thrown our way in 2019, but in 2020 we have a new and very specific challenge to face, and we need to prepare quickly to ensure continued compliance.

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From: Martin Hitchin,
Chief Executive ,Rehau UK

The 25th UN Climate Change Conference ended with a plea for business to do more to combat climate change. We at Rehau welcome the comments made at the conference, having taken this call to action seriously for many years.

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