Q19 Group completes refinancing
Gloucester based Q19 Group has completed a successful refinance with HSBC. The refinance provides additional working capital facilities to support future growth of the group. The Q19 Group, comprises of Window Widgets, Residence Collection...
Shareholders confirm Quanex/ Tyman acquisition
Quanex, owner of Edgetech and Liniar in the UK, have announced that its proposed acquisition of Tyman plc, owner of Era, Zoo Hardware and Access 360, has now gained the approval of both companies’...
David Salisbury calls for overhaul of planning on listed buildings
Bespoke conservatory manufacturer David Salisbury is lobbying for urgent changes to the planning process on the country’s nearly half a million listed buildings, saying lengthy, complicated and inconsistent processes are disproportionately impacting on property...
HOWELLS QUENCHES NEED FOR NATURAL LIGHT AT RADNOR HILLS
Supplying and installing dual-pitched roof patent glazing for new two-storey office
When Powys-based soft drinks supplier Radnor Hills planned to extend its office facilities, the company was keen to follow its sustainability ethos, including the...
ASSA ABLOY acquires Senior Architectural Systems
As part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, Senior Architectural System has announced that it has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, an international manufacturer of entrance solutions best known for the Yale and UNION...
GGF calls on Govt to solve ‘looming UKCA crisis’
The Glass and Glazing Federation is urging government ministers to resolve the ‘looming crisis over product compliance’ on UKCA and CE markings in line with Construction Products Regulation.
It says the failure of the EU...
MGI acquires Oakland Glass
Modular Group Investments (MGI) has announced yet another acquisition with the purchase of 100% of the share capital of £12million-sales IGU manufacturer Oakland Glass, along with the promise of further acquisitions to come this...
Everest left £15.8million deficit with nothing for unsecured creditors
Everest 2020 left a deficit of £15.8million to unsecured creditors and no prospect of paying them when the retail giant collapsed earlier this year, administration documents have shown.
It was also revealed that the company...
£700k investment in cutting-edge CNC machinery
Country Hardwood, a leading manufacturer of bespoke hardwood products, has announced a significant £700,000 investment in cutting-edge CNC machinery.
Established in 2007, Country Hardwood offers a comprehensive array of hardwood joinery, including conservatories, orangeries, roof...
DGCOS tackles ‘unspoken struggles’ of mental health with new survey launch
The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) is urging all in the industry to take part in a new Mental Health survey it is launching following a very telling chance encounter by its...
