(November 2005)
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Modplan
Ltd: Setting the Standard for After-Sales Care
Manufacturer
of Veka PVC-u profiles, Modplan Ltd,
has published a new consumer-focused literature suite. The literature
suite, which will be offered to all new and existing trade clients, is
designed to help them leverage further sales by providing them with a
folder of information they can customise and present to consumers.
The
folder is carefully designed so that it can be personalised by Modplan's
clients. This will offer them the opportunity to market their own installation
services in a high quality format, thereby generating future sales leads.
The folder contains a set of product sheets aimed at the consumer. Leaflets
on Modplan's windows, doors, conservatories and park homes as well as
a team product sheet make up the information on Modplan's portfolio.
As well as focusing on product, the folder also emphasises Modplan's approach
and customer service. The folder is stylishly designed in Modplan's new
contemporary corporate style, which will further enhance the suite's stylish,
professional look.
The consumer-focused bespoke folder is one of two new suites published
by Modplan this Autumn. The company says that the new literature suite
underpins its continuous drive to boost its reputation as a high quality
manufacturer and supplier with customer service to match.
Tel: 01495 246844
Email: sales@modplan.co.uk
Autumn
Catalogue Launched for Carl F direct
The
Carl F direct autumn catalogue of
professional tools and accessories for the window industry has been launched.
Containing 2,000 products, the company's new season portfolio builds on
its established successful ranges and features a number of new product
lines.
Maintaining its popular, easy-to-reference format, Carl F direct has retained
its A5 design which is handy to keep in a drawer in the office, glove
box in the car or in a tool kit on site.
The catalogue's comprehensive index includes power/hand tools, measuring
equipment, clothing, health & safety lines and ladders.
New additions to the catalogue include Metabo power tools, blades, knives
and tilers tools.
Tel: 08453 665566 (lo-cost)
Email: sales@carlfdirect.co.uk
Web: http://www.carlfdirect.co.uk
Warm
Embrace for Part L Approved Document
Part
L in England and Wales is changing and the new provisional Approved Documents
were published on 13th September. While they contain some fundamental
changes, they maintain the status quo for the window industry with one
significant difference; the statutory recognition of Window Energy Ratings
(WERs), a move applauded by Pilkington Building
Products - UK.
The
Approved Document will be welcomed by those who wish to see a continuation
of current window specification and practice. For PVC-U and timber replacement
windows, the current U value of 2.0 continues to be acceptable, whereas
the adoption of Window Energy Ratings (WERs) is a positive move.
A replacement window achieving band E is acceptable, although extensions
are required to reach a slightly higher standard, where a band D window
is specified.
For new buildings, designers and builders will achieve compliance by calculating
the total carbon emissions of the proposed building. There will be considerable
freedom in the specification of individual components as long as the overall
emissions target is met.
Current popular glazing specifications will therefore continue to be satisfactory
and windows containing Pilkington K Glass will enable buildings to meet
the anticipated target. Irrespective of the target, no window in a new
dwelling will be allowed to have a U value greater than 2.2, which means
that non low E double glazing will become a thing of the past.
Rick Wilberforce, market development manager - Europe, at Pilkington comments:
'Low E glass will, in effect, be obligatory for all new build and replacement
windows at a level that can be fulfilled by hard coat products such as
Pilkington K Glass for at least 5 years. For many in the industry it will
be 'carry on as normal'.'
Request your copy of Pilkington Bulletin 7: 'Revision to Building Regulations
Part L' by e-mailing pilkington@respond.uk.com
or by telephoning the Technical Helpline on 01744 692000.
Web: http://www.pilkington.com
New
Brochure from Hurst Plastics
Hurst
Plastics
- the UK manufacturer of PVC-U door infill panels and polymer doors -
has developed a new brochure dedicated to its collection of doors and
door panels.
Designed
with the end user in mind, the simple brochure adopts a minimal style.
It features product ranges in the same price band, which makes it easier
for the customer to compare styles of one price.
The brochure includes many door styles and panels as well as two popular
Hurst ranges - the Secured by Design Sterling Polymer door and the Crystal
Collection.
The Crystal Collection provides good looks, low maintenance and high security.
Designed to reduce sound transmission and block out 99.9 per cent of UV
light to reduce fading on soft furnishings, each unit combines hundreds
of intricate swirls of glass, which are enriched with a variety of different
films to create striking prisms of light.
With no bubbles or obvious flaws, this collection benefits from raised
bevels of up to 8mm which create the realistic, deep cut look and feel
of traditional crystal.
For further details on this brochure, please contact the Marketing hotline
on 01482 790790.
Hurst Plastics is a UK manufacturer of high quality PVC-U door infill
panels and polymer doors. Based in Kingston-Upon-Hull, the company also
supplies a wide choice of glazing options and a selection of GRP products,
including overdoor canopies, bow canopies and conservatory roofs.
Tel: 01482 790790
Email: mailto:samantha.kerr@hurst-plastics.co.uk
Web: http://www.hurst-plastics.com
The
New All-In-One Product Book has Dawned
As
a part of the streamlined customer services re-organisation, coinciding
with its acquisition by Bowater Building Products, conservatory roof systems
company Newdawn & Sun has just
published a new, comprehensive 32 page product brochure.
In the past there have been a multiplicity of product books there is now
just one full guide to all existing and new products introduced over the
past two years. Customers can see at a glance every latest part, pack
size, and product code for any Newdawn product complete with the ever-popular
spanning charts and tie bar tables.
With so many new products introduced over the past two years including
the much acclaimed S150 Newera range, some old favourites have been superseded
such as the S125 range. The brochure includes the recently launched timber
supported Sunwood aluminium roofing system and a further feature is a
three page product selector guide to help customers find the product and
place their order.
For information about the new all-in-one Newdawn brochure call 01789 764444
or
Email mailto:sales@newdawn-sun.co.uk
John
Fredericks Unveils Composite Door Brochure
Trade
fabricator John Fredericks has unveiled
a full colour 16 page brochure dedicated to its ‘Ultimate’ collection
of composite doors.
The
doors, which the company say offer far superior insulation values than
solid hardwood doors, are manufactured with a GRP, external coloured skin
and a white PVCu thermoplastic internal skin as standard. ‘They also
benefit from a 61mm door sash which is 50 per cent thicker than most other
composite doors.’
The brochure features the five designs, eight colours and virtually unlimited
choice of glass styles - from the understated to the intricate - in which
the easy to maintain doors are available. It can also be personalised
and branded as if it was the installer's own.
The inside cover of the brochure incorporates a handy review of the qualities
of the doors, which include 25mm deep throw locking hooks, flag hinges,
an anti-tamper lock case, an optional safety T guard and night latch mechanism
for added security. A range of complementary accessories, including letterplates
and knockers, is also available in white, polished gold, black and chrome.
The back page of the brochure outlines the technical specification of
the doors and the wide choice of colours in which they are available,
including white, steel blue, signal blue, wine red, dark brown, leaf green.
Hand crafted scumble finishes of rosewood and cherrywood are also optional.
To reserve your copy of the brochure, please contact John Fredericks on
01422 314100.
John Fredericks supplies a wide range of kite-marked products that are
fully glazed, easy to install and offer the highest quality and security
standards. As well as offering a quality product, John Fredericks also
provides full marketing support for its installers.
Web: http://www.johnfredericksplastics.com