Pro Installer February 2016 - Issue 35 | Page 29

29 PRO INSTALLER FEBRUARY 2016 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 AMBI-MAX SALES RISE 50% TuffX reinvigorated the conservatory sector with Ambi-Max oversize glass units, launched initially as a niche glass roofing option that would eliminate common problems associated with muntin bar leaks. Popular for both domestic and commercial applications with the technical and aesthetic benefits it offers, the oversize Ambi-Max option has achieved outstanding sales figures month on month, with a 50% increase from 2013 – 2015. Customers have been impressed by the high pro- duction standards combined with fast turnaround times as well as the flexibility of the national fleet, which delivers Ambi-Max either direct to site or factory. Ambience as a range has widened business scope for those looking to offer more options in a very competitive sector, which requires constant evaluation to keep the end user inspired to invest. Regarding Ambi-Max, many TuffX customers state that the simple solution it provides to a common technical problem has brought about many time saving benefits on site, with call backs virtually eliminated in relation to leaks. Additionally, the product offers a striking alternative aesthetic that allows for more dynamic conservatory design. Ambi-Max units are produced in the company’s modern manufacturing facility in Knowsley that has been carefully designed to accommodate the glass sizes required to produce the oversize units. in Rapierstar’s extensive warehouse. “Rapierstar’s supply and service is certainly impressive and is of the highest quality,” said Colm Martin, purchasing manager at BW Hardware. The visit includ- ed a trip to see Manchester City at the Ethiad Stadium, with a good home win finishing off what was an eventful day. For more information visit www.ambiglass.co.uk or call 0845 3400200 Fasteners, fixings and football for BW Hardware Irish distributor for architectural ironmongery and associated products, BW Hardware Ltd, recently visited Rapierstar Ltd in the Manchester area – and got the chance to see a mighty football team in action. Rapierstar Ltd supplies fasteners and fixings to the window industry and BW sales staff were shown around its facilities, including its research, test and development centre. They were given an