Pro Installer March 2017 - Issue 48 | Page 22

News
22 | MARCH 2017

News

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Trade counter satisfies aluminium demand

National Plastics has just expanded its product portfolio to include aluminium bifold doors .
Geoff Foster , National Plastics ’ managing director , said : “ Aluminium solutions are increasingly popular in the residential sector so it makes good sense to supply a selection of high quality , good value products to satisfy this demand .”
The aluminium bifold doors in the portfolio have been designed with performance , looks and efficiency in mind . Each

GROWING INTO TRADE SECTOR

Leicester-based Roof Maker has appointed Purplex as its PR agency in a bid to push into the trade and commercial sector . The business manufactures an extensive range of roof windows including flat , frame incorporates a thermal break that effectively insulates its doors against heat loss , raising a home ’ s internal temperature and helping to reduce the risk of condensation .
National Plastics ’ staff will be receiving full training in the aluminium bifold doors to ensure they can offer value-added advice to customers .
pitched , opening and lantern rooflights , and is a well-recognised brand in the retail sector .
Roof Maker ’ s reputation led to its acquisition by Next Wave Partners LLP in the latter stages of 2016 . The new owners are looking
The range of bifold doors will be part of a portfolio that also includes bathroom panels , guttering products , fascias and soffits , cladding , drainage products , roofing products , PVCu windows , doors and conservatories , garden products , accessories and wall panels .
www . nationalplastics . co . uk
to take the company to the next level , stepping up activity in every area – including its marketing . Purplex will work alongside its digital and marketing team to develop and implement a multi-channel strategy .
Paul Mildenstein , chief executive of Roof Maker commented : “ We have grown a strong presence in the retail sector with our stunning rooflights , selling to customers across the UK and internationally . However , we are now looking to grow in the trade and commercial sector , building relationships with architects , specifiers and installers .”

Record trade enquiries

Endurance ® Doors has received more than 200 trade enquiries over the last five months from companies looking for a better performing entrance door .
Several have been for the flagship Endurance ® PLUS product which boasts a 75mm triple seal door frame , Secured by Design as standard and premium hardware features .
Stephen Nadin , managing director , commented : ‘ With record levels of trade enquires coming in , we fully expect to achieve our bold sales forecasts this year . Further product developments are already planned , while we will be supporting our customers with even more pre-qualified leads as our marketing programme looks set to intensify .”
Visit www . endurancedoors . co . uk , e-mail sales @ endurancedoors . co . uk or call the sales office on 01652 462042 . You can also follow on Twitter @ EnduranceDoors .
For more information call Purplex on 01934 808132 or visit http :// www . purplexmarketing . com /

STERLING PRODUCT

Staying strong

SterlingOSB wood panel boards are proving indispensable for Dorset-based contractor , Doors , Locks & Glass , which specialises in emergency boarding after burglary or vandalism .
Company owner Graham Bird said : “ We ’ ve been specialising in this area for the past 15 years and , to begin with , we used plywood . But as soon as we discovered OSB , we switched and we ’ ve never gone back .
“ SterlingOSB is just as strong and durable as plywood
and it ’ s better to work with . With plywood , you always get splinters when you cut it but you don ’ t have this problem with OSB . We use 9mm SterlingOSB . Two layers of this are perfect for boarding up 20mm double-glazed units . The two thicknesses fit exactly into the reveal and then it ’ s just a case of replacing the beading .”
Similarly , Graham finds that SterlingOSB has the strength and rigidity to temporarily replace damaged glass in most patio doors .
He added : “ We get through up to 15 sheets of SterlingOSB a week – and often more during the period from November to January when burglaries tend to peak .”
For further information , call 01786 812 921 or visit www . norbord . co . uk
Sash window specialist Roseview has won a vote of confidence from market analysts Plimsoll .
The fabricator was rated as ‘ Strong ’ in a comprehensive study of the industry ’ s 1,328 biggest window and door companies . The report divides the firms into ‘ Strong ’, ‘ Good ’, ‘ Mediocre ’, ‘ Caution ’, or ‘ Danger ’. ‘ Strong ’ is the highest accolade that Plimsoll awards , reflecting Roseview ’ s consistently excellent performance over the last 12 months – particularly impressive at a time when 229 of the companies analysed were judged to be in financial danger , and record numbers were making a loss .
Visit www . roseview . co . uk or call 01234 712657