Independent trade aluminium fabricator Fentrade has recently completed the manufacture and supply of thermally broken Kestrel products for a newbuild facility for Carpigiani UK, a leading importer and stockist of commercial ice cream machines for international fast-food brands.
The newbuild unit, located in Gloucester, will help Carpigiani expand its operational capacity, providing both increased storage space for product and additional office facilities for its growing team.
Working closely with the installer, Fentrade supplied thermally broken Kestrel commercial doors and screens in RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, meeting the client’s specification for enhanced energy performance. The products were manufactured within the agreed timescale and delivered directly to site to align with the project’s installation schedule.
Chris Reeks, Managing Director at Fentrade, commented: “Thermal performance is now a key consideration on virtually every commercial project. Our thermally broken profiles from Kestrel provide excellent thermal efficiency, which is vital for newbuilds focused on sustainability and long-term energy savings.”
This latest contract reflects the wider upturn in commercial activity that Fentrade is experiencing. Chris continued: “We’re seeing a steady stream of enquiries for projects such as school refurbishments, commercial warehousing, community buildings and office expansions. Our commercial sales are up significantly year on year, which highlights both the market confidence and our ability to deliver to specification and schedule.”
Chris also highlighted shifting customer demands in the commercial sector, noting: “We’re seeing growing interest in colour variation beyond standard greys, as well as more technical hardware specifications. Specifiers are looking for smarter, more secure solutions and want the flexibility to tailor hardware to individual use cases.”
Chris concluded: “Carpigiani is a fantastic company to support and we’re pleased our products are helping them achieve their expansion goals. The outlook for commercial projects remains strong and we’re ready to help our customers make the most of the opportunities ahead.”
