Clearview National October 2015 - Issue 167 | Page 20

INDUSTRYNEWS

Keeping it Local
»»Profile 22 approved
commercial manufacturer,
Polar Windows has aided the
£4.5million regeneration of
70 flats at Stonelow Green in
Dronfield, supplying a casement
window solution using the
Profile 22 FI70 system. Principal
contractor, Morgan Sindall
required local contractors to be
used wherever possible.
Just seven and half miles from
site, Hasland-based fabricator
Polar Windows was appointed
preferred window sub-contractor

due to locality and the
company’s proven experience in
the commercial sector.
Polar Windows’ business
development manager, Rob
Hawkins explains how the
window solution helped
eradicate cold spots within the
building, and worked with
the external wall insulation
(EWI) to improve the thermal
performance of the blocks.
“Our biggest challenge on
this project was the large lounge
windows. A vast PVCu tilt and

turn window had originally been
combined with a timber panel to
create a long feature window.
“While there was a need to
retain this feature with a likefor-like replacement, would have
meant unnecessary cold spots.
We had to design a window
solution which would allow

as much of the building to be
wrapped in EWI as possible.
“The project was completed
on time and in budget,
improving the quality of life for
the Tenants of Stonelow Green.”
Rob adds.
Visit www.profile22.co.uk

Triple Charity Challenge
»»Mark Russell, Co-Director at
Northampton’s MG Window Systems complete
the gruelling National Three Peaks Challenge,
climbing England, Scotland and Wales’ three
highest mountains within 24 hours, to raise
funds for charity, early this year.
MG Windows is a member of both the
VEKA Approved Installer Scheme and the
glazing industry’s leading installer support
organisation, Network VEKA, which – along
with many others – sponsored Mark in his
quest, raising a total of more than £1,500.
Mark explained: “The funds will be split
between Cancer Research and the Old
Northamptonians RFC Benevolent Fund – a

charity set up to support those who require
financial assistance to partake in rugby,
whether it be for kit, fees, rehabilitation from
injury; you name it! Each year, club members
undertake a Chairman’s Challenge as part of
our fundraising activities.”
Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director
for The VEKA UK Group added: “Many
congratulations to Mark on completing the
National Three Peaks – it’s an unforgiving
challenge.”

‘an unforgiving challenge’
Visit www.vekauk.com

A WELCOMED INVESTMENT
»»Hardware distributor, VBH
has been undergoing financial restructuring
and details were announced at its AGM in
July.
New private investors have been welcomed
on board and are injecting €26m into the
group; with the main contribution provided by
Ascalon a private investment company owned
by Mr Victor Trenev who is investing €20m.
In an official announcement, Finance
Director, Mr Jeurgen Kassel says:
“Mr Trenev has been a holder of VBH
shares for many years and has good knowledge
of the company. His engagement with VBH
is seen as an important strategic potential

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in order for the further development of the
European hardware market. After the increase
in share capital, he will have a 50% stake in
VBH Holding AG.”
Managing Director of VBH Peter Rowlands
commented:
“The hardware market in Continental
Europe has been tough going in the last
couple of years especially since the political
tension with Russia has directly hit exporters.
However, as one of the largest world
distributors of hardware, VBH is well placed
to take advantage of market restructuring
and the new financing structure in Germany
will ensure that cash is available to invest in

new logistic solutions and customer facing
technologies.”
www.vbhgb.com