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AUGUST CONTENTS MIDLANDS » ISSUE 153 » 34 DOORS & WINDOWS » 49 DOOR EXTRA » 58 CONSERVATORIES » 62 FIT SHOW » 74 HARDWARE & SECURITY » 76 BUSINESS NEWS 10 Cutting Edge flourishing under Deceuninck 34 The Triple Glazing Debate Cutting Edge UPVC is flourishing after changing over to Deceuninck’s Heritage 2800 system - with nine foil finishes now available from stock, and the introduction of its Traditional 2500 chamfered suite. As triple glazing continues to grow in popularity, Neil Ginger, CEO at Origin, discusses the implications to the glazing industry. 14 Rehau officially opens new UK warehouse REHAU has officially opened its huge new UK 132,000 sq ft warehouse in Runcorn. 21 20 years of bends and arches Universal Arches, which celebrated its 20th anniversary at FIT, has done much to bring the bending sector into the mainstream in the industry under the energetic and expert guidance of Managing Director, Leon Day. 45 A perfect example of innovation The window industry prides itself on innovation at all levels and Bison Frames’ Genesis Vertical Slider is the perfect example of innovation on a scale that has the power to completely transform its sector. 32 40 End user desirability is a key factor when weighing up whether to introduce a new product range into a business. Simon Hipgrave, Managing Director of Garador, is aware that in the modern world, security can be as important as design. First Class Frames seals it with Modus Group Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Editor Becky Taylor [email protected] 01226 321 450 Garador: guardians of the garage Sales & Marketing Manager Diana Durmaz [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Andy Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Publications. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. Clearview distribute 12,682 trade magazines monthly, three titles covering the North & Scotland, the Midlands & Wales and the South. ISSN 1745-0985 To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] 01226 321 450 All Other Enquiries 01226 321 450 Head Office Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Follow us on Twitter @clearviewmag AUG 2014 3