WINDOWSEXTRA
Production Revolution
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RAMPING UP production and boosting productivity after a year that saw it top £ 2m turnover , dynamic Bristol fabricator The Window Outlet has now invested in two state-of-the-art mitre saws and controllers from elumatec .
The DG104 double mitre saw can cut both high and wide profiles using two saw heads that can be tilted and pivoted to both 45 and 90 degree angles . With its universal design , the double mitre saw can be used for both series production and for special applications .
Company MD Ben Warren commented : “ Our whole business has been built around offering something different – the kind of short lead times and quick quote turnarounds that are usually only associated with PVCu fabricators . Achieving and maintaining the ability to do that requires constant investment , and a rigorous effort to always keep ahead of the curve . That ’ s exactly what these latest acquisitions will
‘ In our view , elumatec products are among the best , most reliable machines you ’ ll find anywhere in the world ’
let us do . In our view , elumatec products are among the best , most reliable machines you ’ ll find anywhere in the world . Our experience working with them
has been overwhelmingly positive – and we look forward to buying from them again in the future .”
www . the-window-outlet . co . uk
‘ MORE THAN JUST A WINDOW ’
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CLIMATEC WINDOWS HAS ADDED Residence Collection to support its company motto to provide customers with ‘ more than just a window ’. The Essex based company is the latest fabricator to add the next-generation systems to its portfolio .
Residence Collection is a new-concept systems company with a range of groundbreaking window systems . Designed in Britain for British homes , the systems open up big new markets for PVCu installers who were previously limited by the look and capability of conventional PVCu systems .
Residence 7 ( R7 ) and Residence 9 ( R9 ) are available from Climatec .
Climatec Director Steve Barker says : “ We ’ ve seen R9 grow in popularity in recent years , and now it ’ s been complemented with the launch of R7 , which is a really interesting product .
“ We promise to give our customers more than just a window . They rely on us to make the products they need to secure sales . Adding Residence Collection means we ’ re making the high quality flush sashes they need to open up new markets and grow their businesses .”
For more about Climatec visit www . climatecwindows . co . uk . To expand your markets and find out more about Residence Collection visit www . residencecollection . co . uk
NEXT GENERATION OF SOLUTIONS
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INTEGRATION IS THE key factor which underpins the latest new product launch from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems . Their market leading Comar 9P . i Framing system offers fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing , allowing tilt / turn or casement windows to hang direct from the Comar 9P . i Frame as well as rebated doors . With the addition of thermal foam and triple glazing Comar 9P . i offers
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U-values down to 0.77 , creating a future proof solution for their architectural , contractor and fabricator partners .
Comar announce they have incorporated the technology from their Comar 9P . i system into the Comar 5P . i window range , and are now launching the Comar 5P . i Advanced Casement and Tilt / Turn window system which integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P . i creating the option for standalone high performance windows .
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The brief to Comar ’ s Design Team was to specifically meet architectural demands ; low U-values , matching slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt / turn , large glazing pocket for acoustic glass , secured by design and large sizes . For their contractor and fabricator partners , performance with built in fast-track fabrication and installation .
Achievements include :
• Glazing 17mm - 62mm
• Testing to BS 6375
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• Casement 750Pa Water Tightness , Air Tightness 600Pa , Wind Resistance 2000Pa ,
• Safety Test 3000Pa
• PAS 24:2012
www . comar-alu . co . uk
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