Sternfenster takes on 30 to tackle lead-time woes
Sternfenster has grown its workforce by 30 in less than three months to build capacity in response to the growing in demand for windows and doors this summer.
Managing director Mike Parczuk said the company...
Modplan takes ‘Control’ to keep customers in the know
Veka trade fabricator Modplan has launched an internal Control Hub to keep track of progress of orders across its multiple manufacturing sites and keep customers informed of any issues.
Managing director Heidi Sachs explained: “Our...
AlufoldDirect back to two-week turnaround
AluFoldDirect has now returned to its two-week lead times, with Everything Aluminium delivered direct to site.
Russell Yates, the fabricator’s newly-appointed MD explained: “Since joining AluFoldDirect after lockdown and talking with customers, it’s clear that...
Quickslide adds Graf seamless and ETL
Quickslide is introducing seamless corner joints to its classic and flush casement windows, soon to be followed by External Timber Look (ETL) joints as a new option on its flush sash range.
Seamless joints are...
Quickslide set for faster, safer dispatch
Quickslide has completed improvements to the dispatch centre at its Brighouse production facility, giving it one dedicated facility that all finished goods from its multiple factories filter into.
This means handling of goods is kept to...
BDC adds Stellar
Essex-based BDC Aluminium has added Stellar from Epwin Window Systems to its portfolio.
Managing director David Green said: “Stellar is a technically ground-breaking aluminium window and door system. It has superb flush aesthetics and is...
Sash UK left £3.3m trade debts
The extent of trade debt left after long-established Veka fabricator Sash UK Ltd went into administration in June – one of the factors cited by the systems supplier in its recent redundancy announcement –...
System addition
Nottingham-based aluminium fabricator ALU HAUS has added Epwin’s Stellar system to its portfolio.
Director Jason Bamford said the look of the system and ease of installation were key to the decision: “We have added Stellar because it’s...
Veka to cut 25 jobs – but fewer than feared
Veka plc says it will be cutting 25 of around 400 jobs following its Business Review launched in response to the pandemic and the loss of two major customers.
But the Burnley-based systems house added...
