INDUSTRYNEWS
SYSTEMS FABRICATOR ACQUIRED
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PREFIX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS LTD has acquired Sussex-based conservatory roof and aluminium systems fabricator , Pavilion Systems Ltd , in a move that will increase the manufacturing capabilities to five sites across the Group .
This strategic investment by Prefix provides an important geographical location to further
develop the South East , with daily deliveries and a more localised level of technical expertise and support . It will also allow Prefix to introduce further premium products into its portfolio .
Pavilion Systems was established in 1998 and has built an impressive reputation for product quality and customer service under Philip Derbyshire , who will remain in the business . Both Ultraframe and Quantal conservatory roofs will continue to be manufactured from the existing site , with new products carefully introduced over the coming months and years ahead .
Chris Cooke , Director of Prefix Systems , commented : “ This is an important strategic acquisition for Prefix . The synergies with Pavilion are obvious for the short-term , but in the longer term we believe that this will provide us with the perfect hub to allow us to expand our supply and support across the South East with new premium products as well as our core roof offerings .
www . prefixsystems . co . uk
DUTCH ACQUISITION
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INDUSTRIAL COATINGS SPECIALIST , Teknos , has completed the acquisition of Dutch company , Drywood Coatings and is now the sole supplier of Drywood products in mainland UK .
By including Drywood products in the established range , Teknos has widened their already comprehensive offering for professionals in the joinery and construction industry . The new Drywood portfolio features products which are highly durable , give a smooth , high gloss finish and , just like Teknos ’ own paints , they are environmentally-friendly , water-based and contain minimal or no solvents .
The Drywood products complement Teknos ’ paints and coatings products for both interiors and exteriors which are in demand from professionals due to their durability , superior quality and environmental credentials . The company is also known for its expert support to professionals in the joinery and construction industry .
Managing Director of Teknos GBI , Michelle Alcock , explains “ This is an exciting
time for Teknos GBI and the business as a whole . Drywood is an excellent strategic acquisition for the brand and offers customers even greater choice in protective wood coatings . We are looking forward to advising customers of the benefits of Drywood products and assisting them in selecting the perfect coatings for their projects ”.
www . teknos . co . uk
All Rise
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FOLLOWING THE GROWTH OF the bi-folding door market over the past few years , an aluminium manufacturing and installation company claims this trend is set to continue into 2017 , with the demand for quality bi-fold doors only increasing .
AB Glass , has noted a significant rise in requests for aluminium bi-fold doors on numerous projects the company has been involved with over the past two years .
The company suggests bi-fold doors ’ popularity is a result of the contemporary design , light and durability these lightweight aluminium doors offer .
AB Glass ’ experience of the booming bifold door market rings true with research undertaken by AMA Research . According to its Bi-fold Doors Market Report , current forecasts indicate steady to good growth into the medium-term with the bi-fold doors market growing by around 7 percent per annum to 2020 .
Alan Brayley , managing director of AB Glass , says the company has had to make provisions for the continued growth in demand for bi-fold doors as the company heads into 2017 .
Brayley commented :“ We have had to put measures in place to ensure we are meeting demand for bi-fold doors , due increased sales . We believe the market for bi-fold doors will only grow as we enter the New Year .”
http :// www . amaresearch . co . uk / bifold _ doors . html
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