Pro Installer April 2018 - Issue 61

PROINSTALLER.CO.UK THE VOICE OF THE TRADE ISSUE 61 APRIL 2018 FREE 16 Low cost ways to grow your business 24 World first for Roof Maker 32 Fire safety finally at the forefront 41 Potholes in the Spotlight Which options should installers try first? Fixed flat rooflight awarded Passive House Standard. Chance to drastically improve standards. Fed up Brits find ways of highlighting the problem. HUNDREDS SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE GLAZING SUMMIT Business leaders from across the window, door and conservatory industry have backed the Glazing Summit, a major new conference for the glazing industry. um and timber products and the implication for PVC-U suppliers. Other debates will focus on threats and opportunities facing the industry and discuss new technologies, such as home automation. Insight Data will present a synopsis of the ‘Window Industry Report’, compiled from research conducted with over 15,000 fabricators and installers and highlight- ing regional performance, industry trends and product developments. The event will take place on 22nd May near Bir- mingham and has already attracted hundreds of fabri- cators, installers and glass companies from across the UK and Ireland. Some of the industry’s biggest names, including Yale, AluK, Edgetech and Customade Group have come together to support the event which aims to tackle key industry issues and discuss the future. Far-reaching topics in- clude The Materials Debate, with panellists discussing the resurgence of alumini- Andrew Scott, CEO of Insight Data and Purplex Marketing AVAILABLE 5 Reliable and efficient * Postcode restrictions apply PRO-INSTALLER_front_page_Roofs_FEB 2018.indd 1 Quote turnaround within hours Competitive roof glass prices SITE E FRE £ UK Precision fabrication Expert plan and estimating service D GET A PRICE COMPARISON TODAY WHY CHOOSE MADE FOR TRADE FOR YOUR NEXT GLOBAL ROOF? Working Days Lead Time A line-up of industry speakers and panellists include David Leng, CEO of Customade Group, Sean Parnaby of West Port Windows – part of VKR, Europe’s largest window manufacturer - Samantha Nuckey, MD of leading hardware supplier Window Ware, and Business Micro’s MD Graeme Bailey. Other panellists include Russell Yates, MD of AluK, Chris Alderson, MD of Edge- Story continues on page 2 LOWEST PRICES FROM Industry Leaders lining up Email: [email protected] Call: 01642 610799 Fax: 01642 615854 www.madefortrade.co 12/04/2018 11:21