Clearview National November 2014 - Issue 156 | Page 67

aluminium New aluminium fabricator off to an excellent start »»New aluminium fabricator, The Window Outlet, opened for business at the beginning of September and it looks like they’re off to a great start. The Bristol-based company, established by long-time industry insiders Ben Warren and Clive Uppington, has already attracted plenty of attention and interest in the industry, with orders being placed via the social media platform Twitter before the new fabricator even started trading. Ben also gained a new Social Networker of the year nomination in the National Fenestration Awards 2014. The Window Outlet is an AluK fabricator of casement windows, entrance doors, bifolding and patio doors, as well as shop fronts and other commercial applications, using a wide range of specialised aluminium profile systems such as BW58, BD58, BSF70, BSC94 and GT55. The Window Outlet MD, Ben Warren, said: “Having worked in this industry for many years, we know what it takes for a fabricator The Window Outlet’s Clive Uppington (left) and Ben Warren (right) to be a good partner for its clients and we’re ready to put this knowledge to work.” Alongside Ben, Clive has taken on the role of Sales Director. Together, the two directors have a combined industry experience of over 40 years. For further information visit www.the-window-outlet.co.uk. Relentless growth sees major changes at specialist fabricator »»The continued growth of the aluminium sector has led a specialist fabricator to make significant changes on the factory floor. Gloucester based CDW Systems is adding a second shift at its factory and has gone on a recruitment drive to cope with demand. CDW Systems’ MD Jerry Webb said: “The economy is picking up and in regional pockets of the UK we are seeing an increasing number of speculative commercial developments happening and aluminium is the material of choice. Domestic demand for aluminium products such as bi-fold and sliding folding doors is also strong. CDW Systems has been in business for twentyone years, manufacturing and supplying a wide range of windows, doors, shop fronts and curtain walling, using some of the leading aluminium profile systems on the market today, including SAPA, ALUK and Smarts. The specialist aluminium fabricator brings to market new products yearly; and most recently rolled out its new PassivHaus approved patio door that can accommodate up to 4000kg of glass. “All this positive activity is great news for us and our customers and we’ve now increased our production output to help installers take advantage of the current market,” Jerry concludes. Low energy use with aluminium windows and doors »»Leading provider of aluminium architectural glazing systems, Reynaers at Home, says that aluminium systems not only offer top energy efficiency levels, but also can help to add value to a home too. According to 40% of architects, a costeffective solution for customers looking to sell, or wait for a better housing market, can be to install larger windows and doors, which lends a fantastic opportunity for fabricators and installers. Reynaers at Home has a number of outstanding aluminium window and door systems that are able to maximise light entry whilst at the same time improve thermal efficiency. Its high performance CS 77 HI+ window system has achieved a Window Energy Rating of A+, the present highest level, from the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC). John McComb, Director Technical Services at Reynaers at Home, said: “Our aluminium windows and doors give energy conscious architects and fabricators the ideal system when creating low energy use buildings. The CS 77 HI+ triple chamber system has the highest levels of insulation, thus preserving as much energy as possible.” For more information visit www. reynaersathome.co.uk or email [email protected]. C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » N OV 2014 » 67