Clearview National March 2015 - Issue 160 | Page 50

DOORS&WINDOWS Bending more towards the Future Universal Arches has grown significantly in the last 5 years, and with 65% of the bending sector estimating the market as doubled in this period, it is quite an incredible performance. »»In 2014, Universal Arches invested heavily in its computer hardware and is now planning a complete overhaul of its software systems in 2015. By the end of the year, the new system will allow for delivery dates and times to be texted directly to customers via SMS. The company also plan to raise its existing production capacity of 65 to 100 frames a day. Universal Arches, managing director Leon Day, of commented: “The last 5 years have been incredible in terms of growth for us, and the sector as a whole. Installations companies and commercial installers are now more confident in the products we make and are eager to be involved in the replacement of old timber shaped frames.” He continues: “I firmly believe that the bending sector has now realised the opportunities for replacements of all shapes and we expect sales of fully glazed products to rise.” For more visit www. universalarches.com, call 01744 612844 or follow their Twitter @universalarches. Catwalk a nd Dogwalk Glass Fitting Pet Doors Pet-tek international Ltd(PTIL) is the manufacturer of the Catwalk and Dogwalk ranges of quality cat and dog flaps. The company was established in 1999 and now manufactures 12 different models for installation in to glass or walls and doors. PTIL has it’s HQ in New Zealand and exports to over 20 countries. In late 2012 PTIL registered a UK subsidiary and put bulk stock in to a storage facility in Kent. The glass fitting range of cat and dog flaps has been well received by the UK glass industry and general public. PTIL offers 5 options of glass fitting models. The popularity of the glass fitting models is due to them requiring a round cut out, having large flap openings and being manufactured from virtually indestructible BAYER polycarbonate. The Dogwalk glass fitting dogflap is the first of it’s type, being suitable for glass 3mm to 32mm thick, making it suitable for single glazing and double glazing. The Catwalk and Dogwalk ranges are available in white and clear. For more information please contact Steven King at [email protected] www.catwalk-petdoors.com 50 » M AR 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Made with Makrolon® by www.catwalkpetdoors.co.uk