Clearview National February 2016 - Issue 171 | Page 27

INDUSTRYNEWS Seamless Arches added to Range Stockport-based Network VEKA member, Force 8 has added the coveted Rustique profile system to its extensive offering. »»Force 8 specialises in providing arched frames bent from one continuous length of profile. The company has attracted customers from far and wide, who want a seamless finish for their arched windows and doors, without the need for unsightly joints. “We actually stock lengths of profile, so that customers can order their arched frames from the appropriate profile system and benefit from minimal lead times. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Halo customers who want arches that don’t involve cutting, welding or sanding! Our arched frames offer a seamless finish as they are manufactured from full lengths of profile meaning they look better, but they also perform flawlessly as each one has full steel reinforcement.” ‘we strive to provide the perfect solution for unique projects’ MD Dennis Sumner explains: “As a company, we’re proud to offer our customers a host of specialist products and services that they wouldn’t find elsewhere. From our double rebate stable doors, to our arched composites - we strive to provide the perfect solution for unique projects. “Currently, we lead the industry in the arched frame market and, to expand our product offering even further, we’ve taken on the Halo Rustique profile. We’ve always used high quality VEKA PVCu systems and Rustique is another profile that comes with all the accreditations you would expect from a top supplier like The VEKA UK Group. ‘perform flawlessly as each one has full steel reinforcement’ www.vekauk.com [email protected] A Modern Look Helps Complete Affordable Housing Project »»A new coloured cladding product from PVCUE building products brand Kestrel is flying thanks to its contemporary appeal. The Anthracite Grey cladding was first developed in response to a request from Plastic Building Supplies of Norwich, and was quickly added to the Kestrel product range. The product range is now being used on a new affordable housing project in the North West by MCI Developments in partnership with Great Places Housing Group. Tony Renshaw of MCI Developments said: “This is a development of 67 homes in Weale, Salford, and together with project partner Great Places Housing Group we were clear that the development needed a modern look. “While we chose the Anthracite Grey cladding for aesthetic reasons, we have used Kestrel products before and been pleased with them.” Foundations were laid on the development in March last year and MCI Developments expects to complete the project in summer 2016. The development will comprise a mix of rental, shared ownership and homes for sale. Stephen Malkin, business development manager for Kestrel, said: “MCI Developments had a very clear brief that this was an urban housing scheme that should have a contemporary lo ok and the RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey colour was a good fit. “Like all of our products, it has the advantage of being low maintenance and long lasting which is a key consideration for new build projects such as this one.” The Anthracite Grey colour now sits alongside Rosewood, Black Grain, Wood Grain, Irish Oak, Sherwood Grain and Mahogany, to form part of the main Kestrel cladding range. C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » FE B 2016 » 27