NATFEN Digital Magaine Edition 23

NATFEN Digital Magaine Edition 23

20 YEARS

WINNER OF BEST ALUMINIUM COMPANY

Schuco Bi-fold by Dutemänn

No.1 Trade Supplier of Schuco Bifolds 10 Years of Schuco Fabrication 20 Year Guarantee

6 Colours from Stock

Fast and Reliable Turnover

Brand New Brochure

Out Now

DUTEMÄNN exceeds expectations

T 01322 771213 E [email protected] www.dutemann.co.uk

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CLIPPINGS AND MUSINGS - HELEN DUVAL

T he Autumn season brings a whole host of exhibitions that will cover almost every area of construction. Solar control, smart technology, home security, biometrics or simple concepts that make life more simple or striking for the homeowner. This season sees something for almost everyone from keen DIY enthusiasts, to installers, builders and specifiers as well as architects and eco-enthusiasts. At the beginning of this month, the Homebuilding and Renovation Show saw self-build and renovation experts descend on Excel in London. Once again, visitors were offered free one-to-one advice with exhibitors regarding new projects. Inspirational home renovation ideas were displayed to an eager audience. Furniture, home automation and smart technology were just some of the main aspects that could be explored by visitors keen to evaluate the latest trends in modern design.

UK Construction Week began at the beginning of this month and saw numerous construction shows under one roof at the NEC in Birmingham. A great number of professional companies were exhibiting, with a vast array of innovative design and high specification products, ultimately on display to attract sales. Whilst installers, builders and architects could evaluate ideas on the potential of tomorrow’s products, footfall was also important for the combined trade and consumer audiences. ASPIRATIONAL LIVING CONTINUES TO BE A FOCUS FOR MANY. After spending time visiting these exhibitions it is evident they are still considered important for both exhibitors and the exhibition organisers. Despite Brexit there appears to be a market that has some optimism out there. Predominantly a green one it would seem.

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Talking face to face with potential as well as existing customers was considered extremely important for exhibitors in terms of corporate growth. Whilst trade show footfall varies from day to day and even year to year, the response has been positive. Being part of UK Construction Week has been important to exhibitors, sitting alongside trades that complement each other. This undoubtedly helped those exhibiting increase product awareness. Grand Designs Live continues to attract a huge amount of attention and remains the platform for discovery. Quality, security, energy saving efficiency and cost saving benefits were the most important considerations for many visitors. A number of exhibitors felt that the show had been positive and the decision to exhibit had been the right one.

Energy efficiency and tailored design clearly is a sector that is growing rapidly. It continues to make an impact with homeowners, which has resulted in very positive show sales for many targeting the consumer market. Consumers seem to be drawn to reduce energy costs without losing anything in terms of product quality or aesthetics. On discussing this with visitors at the show, they valued security and privacy, aspects that would add value. It is obvious, ROI continues to be a main aspect for many people regarding the final decision-making process. This is not particularly news to anyone, but now design-led, green living combined with smart technology seems to be the desire in relation to new builds.

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Giving back to fenestration.

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#NFA19 WINNERS FEATURE - PART ONE

Welcome to part one of a two - part series special edition of NFA Digital, in which we are honouring the winners of the 2019 National Fenestration Awards Campaign! Below are the winners of part one who have dedicated features in this edition of the magazine:

ALUMINIUM COMPANY:

COMPOSITE DOOR MANUFACTURER:

SPACER BAR MANUFACTURER:

CONSERVATORY ROOF FABRICATOR:

HARDWARE COMPANY:

FABRICATOR / MANUFACTURER

COLOUR SPECIALIST:

RECYCLING COMPANY:

TRAINING CENTRE:

NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR:

MACHINERY COMPANY:

INTEGRAL BLINDS COMPANY:

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NFA AWARDS GATHER MOMENTUM AS INDUSTRY RECOGNITION OF QUALITY

I n any sector a business leader should want to win - particularly where awards are launched to give those in an industry a real voice. Recognition is also important. The NFA awards come with tangible benefits having been launched for the industry itself to recognise the merits and commitment of those who want to see it succeed as a professional model for recognition of quality. Nomination and voting is simple, but it has a very loud voice and does benchmark nominees with others in the sector. This gives people the opportunity to compare and contrast in a healthy way. Being nominated is as important as those in the winners circle - the industry has committed to support a company and the team behind it.

Having been launched for the industry by Lee Clarke and Jason Grafton-Holt in a bid to reinforce the strengths and quality of leaders in the sector, winning an NFA award provides credible endorsement for any business. Consequently, for customers, suppliers and potential investors this gives a viable stamp of approval from the whole industry. Just by nomination, this will help to boost relationships and working partnerships for a company and its customers. The exposure on success gains credibility and helps those who work alongside. It should always be remembered that awards are an excellent marketing tool that can be overlooked. Improved brand awareness comes from promotion about nominations - extended exposure to potential clients will open doors to new contacts.

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Winning that award, substantiates all the qualities for which the brand is recognised - the customers will be those supporting the nomination in the first place. New contacts will feel inspired to investigate options further. Staff morale and security is also boosted by nomination there is a great pride that ripples its way around a company when awards have been won. It gives everyone from production floor to the boardroom a real chance to celebrate a victory together. The NFAs will have been well deserved as the industry has voted, supported and recognised qualities they wish to acknowledge. On top of this, the NFAs bring a quality to the whole sector in terms of recognition for the next generation. These business awards can help to attract the best new talent as well as highly skilled people to a company that the industry has to offer - let’s face it, everyone wants to acknowledge a winning team and to be part of it. It raises the level of a business. The NFA Awards celebrate hard work and success which give companies excellent PR opportunities. The process of being nominated

is frequently as important as the winning - it places a business alongside the leaders in the sector. Lee Clarke comments, “The NFAs have been created for the industry. These recognise not just the success stories associated with change and developments, but also the voices across the industry who want and need to be heard. We listen to the sector and to what they want, as the industry looks for positive direction.” Jason Grafton-Holt concludes, “The Awards speak volumes about a company’s services and products, providing third party endorsement of achievements gained and services provided. Being shortlisted or wining an NFA award serves as testament to a company’s work ethic. Considering the benefits and the positive impact the awards can have on employees, the NFAs set a company apart from its competitors. They differentiate the quality of a company’s achievements from others, as acknowledged by the voices of the industry and bring a unique recognition that is richly deserved.”

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· 70mm sash and 80mm frame · Double rebated for extreme weather · Discreet external seal · Fully foiled for authenticity · Welded or mechanically jointed

A new generation of flush sash windows…

01332 883900 [email protected] www.liniar.co.uk/resurgence

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HEGLA BYSTONIC GLASS WIN NFA MACHINERY COMPANY ACCOLADE FOR SECOND TIME

B est Machinery Company accolade was awarded to Bystronic glass HEGLA partnership in this year’s #NFA19 independent glass awards. With the industry backing the nomination, this second award recognises the innovative system solutions designed for the UK glass sector. For Steve Goble and Paul Gibbs the NFA win represents the hard work and commitment provided by the whole team. With the awards requiring both nomination and voting for by peers in the industry, the team believes that there is evidently great belief in the products and the customer support services. The National Fenestration Awards brings the industry together and gives everyone in it a voice, in a fair and open way. Steve Goble, Managing Director HEGLA UK comments, “In terms of Awards, this is the one people want. It highlights the standards set by HEGLA and the 17 years of hard work given by the UK team. It makes us all very proud indeed that this has been acknowledged by the industry as a whole.” Paul Gibbs Sales Manager comments, “In an industry that is fiercely competitive and has its challenging moments, it is so encouraging and very rewarding to see that our hard work and commitment has been recognised.”

The broad range of HEGLA modern automatic cutting, sorting and storage systems together with the Bystronic range of IG line solutions can greatly increase customers efficiency. Working together with customers and industry leaders, the teams are recognised for meticulous planning to streamline customers’ production methods. It is clear the brands represent excellent quality and are recognised both nationally and internationally for those looking to make investments in state-of- the-art machinery. For Bernhard Hoetger COO, HEGLA Group, this second win has boosted the morale across the company and is delighted the UK team has been recognised once again for consistent quality and customer support. He comments, “This is excellent news and reinforces the promises made by HEGLA group in terms of standards. This success is something we are all proud of and is not just about the technology, but also the firm commitment of the team. Really well done!” For more information on the ranges or to arrange an appointment to discuss requirements please call 01908 261933 or 01952 677971 regarding service requirements.

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glass technology

RapidLam Shape: More Scope To Shape The Future.

Shape Cutting of Laminated Glass as a Compact Unit More possibilities to cut shapes and free forms on laminated glass. Can be integrated into an existing line, or as stand-alone machine. This compact machine uses synchronised turning cutting heads, providing precise results that match the cutting plan. • Automatic cutting of free forms in laminated glass • Can be used as part of a cutting line or as stand-alone machine • Laser foil separation can be installed at a later date

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HEGLA Machinery (UK) Ltd. •Buckinghamshire•MK8 0AJ•E-mail: [email protected]

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EDGETECH TAKE THE TOP SPOT WITH 91.5% OF THE VOTE W arm-edge experts Edgetech have won the National Fenestration Awards’ Spacer Bar Manufacturer category with a staggering 91.5% of the vote! Held annually, the National Fenestration Awards is the UK glazing industry’s only democratic award scheme, inviting thousands of installers, fabricators and other industry professionals from across the country to vote for the best British glazing has to offer. Not only did over 90% of voters choose Edgetech as their Spacer Bar Manufacturer of the Year, but Edgetech’s Edgetherm RS rigid spacer came joint third in the New Product category – a great achievement for a product that’s only recently been announced. It’s the icing on the cake for the Coventry firm, after a 2019 that’s seen it develop a raft of new products, and mark thirty years of its flagship Super Spacer. Managing Director Chris Alderson comments: “It’s always hugely gratifying to win an award – but not much beats winning one that’s voted on by hundreds of customers, colleagues and friends throughout the industry. “Sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to vote for us – it’s made for a great end to a fantastic year for us. “We’re not going to get complacent though. In 2020, we’re going to strive to do even better across the board – and are looking forward to launching some ground-breaking new innovations in the months ahead.” For more information please visit: www.edgetechig.co.uk.

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Long-lasting quality is our guarantee For almost 30 years Edgetech has provided customers throughout the world with reliable and innovative insulating glass products they can build their business on. We’re so certain our products are the best- in-class that we guarantee them, extending a Super Spacer ® unit warranty to 20 years, if service requirements are met.

Let us show you why our customers put their trust in Edgetech.

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15 KOLORFUL YEARS

O ne of the largest revolutions within UK fenestration in the past couple of decades has been the explosion in colour. At one point, it was White, Mahogany or Golden Oak wood grain as the range of colour. Whilst the range was small and easy to manage for installers and fabricators, the choice wasn’t exactly inspiring to home owners. So, those with the foresight and vision to understand the steps needed to be taken, we began to see the availability of colour enter the market. One of the early pioneers in this fledgling part of the market was Kolorseal.

PVCu and aluminium profiles to installers and fabricators, allowing those companies to offer a much more expanded colour choice to their customers. It was the start of an industry-wide trend which has seen colour, and the demand for colour explode into life. The business has grown from strength to strength across those 15 years, which included the Great Recession, but has since expanded into the midlands with a base in West Bromwich, allowing the company to better serve demand for their services in other parts of the country.

To mark the occasion, the Kolorseal team celebrated 15 successful years with a day at the races

Based in Dewsbury, ideally located centrally in the UK, Kolorseal began to offer to spraying of

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ALL COLOURS PROVIDED The major rise in demand for colour can be in no doubt. You can see this with systems companies and fabricators choosing to carry more colour combinations in stock. However this presents a problem: storage and capacity. Its impossible for any one company to store and fabricate every colour option possible. You’d need a building comparable to NASA’s in Florida. Its simply not going to happen. However, if fabricators and indeed systems companies were to use the services of a company like Kolorseal, it would open the door to being able to provide not only every RAL combination possible, but also Farrow & Ball and BS colours too. It would mean fabricators would not have to worry about space in their factories, and would allow them to offer to installers and reliable bespoke colour offering at reasonable lead times. Debbie Hendry, Director of Kolorseal, spoke of the chance for fabricators being able to offer all colours: “Whilst the range of coloured foils available continues to grow, I believe this can cause it’s own problems, with the systems companies having increasing lead times and fabricators having to hold more stock which could impact cashfow and space. We offer a one week lead time in ANY colour.” With demand for colour only looking to increase over the years, and requests for more diversified colour options from home owners inevitably rising, companies such as Kolorseal are going to be at the forefront of delivering that service. AN AWARD-WINNING YEAR As if celebrating 15 years in business wasn’t enough, Kolorseal end 2019 on a high after being voted Colour Specialists champions for the 2019 NFA campaign. The National Fenestration Awards is the industry’s largest, most inclusive awards platform. With over

350 nominations and 5565 votes submitted during the course of the 2019 campaign, Kolorseal were voted champions in what was the biggest ever awards of it’s kind so far. Debbie Hendry, speaking on the win, said this: “We are delighted to be recognised for our services to the industry. I would like to thank all those who voted for us”. Kolorseal have also been a long term main sponsor of the awards, recognising the awards’ message of inclusivity, honesty and fairness, shining a light on areas of the industry that had previously gone unrewarded. To find out more about Kolorseal and the services they offer, please visit www.kolorseal.co.uk. You can follow them on Twitter: @Kolorseal, on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kolorseal, call on 01924 454856 or email [email protected].

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20 YEARS

WINNER OF BEST ALUMINIUM COMPANY

Schuco Bi-fold by Dutemänn

No.1 Trade Supplier of Schuco Bifolds 10 Years of Schuco Fabrication 20 Year Guarantee

6 Colours from Stock

Fast and Reliable Turnover

Brand New Brochure

Out Now

DUTEMÄNN exceeds expectations

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It’s a privilege and a real honour to be awarded winner of the Aluminium Company category this year, especially with such strong companies in the finals, to emerge triumphant is a really great feeling. We believe Dutemann were voted winners because our customers value our quality and reliability, alongside the knowledgeable staff’s exceptional service. The recent results from our customer survey demonstrated that the company’s strategy of targeting the premium end of the market, instead of racing to the bottom on price, was working. It’s a mark for the whole team. There are a lot of people in our team who work very hard to deliver the best quality product, for the best price, on time with the best customer service experience possible. We’d like to dedicate this award to all our hardworking staff and our loyal customers. If it wasn’t for them supporting and voting for us, we wouldn’be the Champions of the Aluminium Category 2019!

Martin James Managing Director

DUTEMÄNN exceeds expectations

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COMPOSITE DOOR MANUFACTURER 2019 as voted by you!

0345 2000 816 | [email protected] distinctiondoors.co.uk | door-designer.co.uk Tried, tested and trusted, the UK’s number 1 composite door supplier

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DISTINCTION DOORS CROWNED NFA COMPOSITE DOOR MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR D istinction Doors has been crowned Composite Door Manufacturer of the Year in the 2019 National Fenestration Awards, prepped product options. Distinction’s nxt-gen doors continue to go from strength to strength while the company’s in-house glass and glazing offering is also widely regarded as second to none.

fighting off stiff competition in one of the most closely contested categories of this year’s NFAs, with a winning vote of 35.7%. The National Fenestration Awards, which were launched in 2013, are designed to reward the very best of the industry – voted for by the industry – in a celebration of stand-out companies who have risen the bar in their respective sectors. With composite doors continuing to be one of the success stories of the industry, creating one of the most competitive sectors as a result, Distinction has constantly evolved its facilities, products and service offering over the last 10 years. As a result, the company now supplies over 7,000 doors a week and offers a range of market leading services, including the very best in customer support, marketing advice, lead times and comprehensive

Distinction’s managing director, Gareth Williams, commented: “On behalf of the company we are absolutely thrilled to win the NFA Composite Door Manufacturer of the Year Award and would like to thank all of those who took the time to vote for us. To have such a large percentage of the industry acknowledge the effort that everyone at Distinction has made to make the company such an ongoing success, is hugely rewarding. I’m extremely proud of everyone here who has made this possible. “To be recognised in a sector as competitive as composite doors is hugely gratifying and will only serve to boost our ongoing efforts to improve and innovate for the future,” he concluded.

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MORLEY CELEBRATES DOUBLE AWARD WIN I t’s a double celebration for Morley Glass & Glazing this month as the business has been announced as the winner of two categories at the 2019 National Fenestration Awards. The business came out on top against two other companies to win the Integral Blinds Company category and was also revealed as the winner of the IGU Manufacturer award for the third consecutive year, this year sharing the accolade with Clayton Glass. The open platform NFAs are unique to the industry as winners are decided completely by the public. Organisers of the awards have revealed that 5565 individual votes were registered between September 4th and October 11th, the most ever recorded in their six-year history. Morley MD Ian Short comments: “We really feel as though every year gets better and better for our business, and 2019 has certainly been no exception. This year saw us hit a million metres of glass milestone with Saint-Gobain Glass, and we also had a fantastic outing as exhibitor at the FIT Show back in May. “Most recently, we were proud to report an annual growth in turnover of 22%, and we’ve achieved all this without ever having to compromise on offering our industry-leading lead-time of 10 days from 11am any Friday and while continuing to regularly manufacture over 2500 blinds every week!” As always, the business has also upheld its commitment to supporting a number of worthy causes through the community, including recently hosting The Rotary Club of Roundhay’s inaugural petanque tournament, which raised £2,513 for three local hospices.

All the winners in the 26 categories in the National Fenestration Awards will be invited to a special Winners Event held by the award organisers in the New Year.

Find out more about Morley Glass & Glazing at www.morleyglass.co.uk

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DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR PREFIX AT THE NFA’S

P refix Systems did the double at the National Fenestration Awards, with the most votes for Conservatory Roof Fabricator 2019 and with marketing coordinator, Hannah Gilrane, nominated as Social Networker 2019. In the hotly contested Conservatory Roof Fabricator 2019 category, Prefix amassed 81.6% of the vote, one of the highest polls in the history of the National Fenestration Awards. Similarly, Hannah Gilrane achieved 60.81% of the votes for Social Networker 2019. The statistics for the National Fenestration Awards showed that there were 350 nominations, 5,565 votes cast and 26 different categories, in what has been the largest turnout since the awards began. Chris Cooke of Prefix Systems commented: ‘We’re thrilled with the win and we’re humbled with such a large percentage of the vote. This reflects the fact that we care as a business across all four branches and that people value the way in which we do business. He continued: ‘We’re also delighted for Hannah who has done such a wonderful job in bringing our social media activity to life. Finally, I would also like to congratulate all the other finalists and winners of the respective awards.’ For further information please visit www.prefixsystems.co.uk or contact the head office for a free brochure pack on 01254 871800, alternatively you can e-mail [email protected]. You can also add to their following on Twitter @prefixsystems.

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NATIONAL FENESTRATION AWARD 2019 WINNERS

25

YEARS

V ista Panels has won the Fabricator/ Vista Panels was in a group of 20 companies nominated for the prestigious award and received an outstanding 46.96% of the vote! We’re back to winning ways after being nominated for the Composite and Panel Door Supplier award in the 2017 iteration of the awards and winning the Composite Door Specialist of the Year award in 2016. Manufacturer of the Year award at the 2019 National Fenestration Awards. FABRICATOR/MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AT THE 2019 NATIONAL FENESTRATION AWARDS Ian Smith, Vista’s Business Development and Marketing Manager commented:

As we enter our 25th year, this victory at this years’ National Fenestration Awards reflects our history in the manufacturing of fenestration products. Our PVCu infill panels have stood the test of time and are still going strong and our GRP XtremeDoor is fast becoming an industry favourite. AWARD-WINNING COMPOSITE DOOR AND PVCU PANEL SUPPLIER To find out more about our industry-leading and multi-award winning products, as well as how Vista can help grow your business, contact us online or give us a call on 0151 608 1423.

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Increase your profits with integral blinds

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Quotes available in 60 minutes.

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THE NFA SUCCESS STORIES 2019 PT. 1 S ince its launch the National Fenestration Awards have become a recognition of quality and success. The awards break new ground with a constantly evolving programme that brings emphasis to new areas of the industry with a broad range of categories. “You hope when businesses do a good job, it will bring positive recognition and as a re-sult more business will come. It is rewarding for everyone at HEGLA that when the service , tailored solutions and im-proved performance we supply is recognised. Winning this award for the second time is very much

Today the NFAs bring an energy and passion to the glass and glazing sector, through the involvement of those in the industry themselves. There are clear cut advantages that are being created by both nomination and winning. The industry accolades open up the playing field and give everyone a chance to be rec-ognised. For each winner, these industry awards give additional credentials that demonstrates via industry validation in terms of expertise, service and skills. The NFA Awards are helping to boost business for winners through increased market awareness and new opportunities. In this first profile of winners we talk to some of the industry’s leaders as voted for by you, to discover what winning an NFA accolade means to their business.

appreciated by everyone. On behalf of the team I would like to thank all of those who took the time to nominate and to vote for us. It genuinely means a lot to the team.”

Debbie Hendry, Director, Kolorseal Ltd - Colour Specialists Winner

"It is an honour to have won the Colour Specialist Award in the NFA’s. The fact that Col-our is being recognised as a category of its own now, is wonderful. As those in the indus-try have nominated and voted for us makes this all the more rewarding. I believe that winning this award will once again heighten the awareness about Kolor-seal's commitment to customers and the industry in general. Providing support and help to fabricators and installers who want to provide a complete range of colours means we are helping them to

Steve Goble, Managing Director, HEGLA UK Ltd - Machinery Company Winner.

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grow their business with quality products and tailored services - something we feel is reflected in winning this award.

We would like to thank all who voted for us.”

Ian Short, Managing Director, Morley Glass and Glazing Ltd - Integral Blinds Company Winner and IGU Manufacturer Winner “The whole team has been completely blown away after a double win at the NFA awards this year. We are deeply touched by the support everyone has shown to us as a company. Winning the Integral Blind Company for three consecutive years reinforces the quality we provide to the industry. Acknowledgment such as this, by the industry, is deeply humbling for all of us. The NFAs are a distinctive honour that reflect the highest standards and commitment from across the glass and glazing sector.”

Brian McDonald, Sales Director, Kommerling - Systems Company Winner

“For many years Kommerling had been a sleeping giant - but those times have really changed. We are now at the top of the game all round but particularly in terms of quality and performance. There are some exciting developments happening for the company and this is partly due to the successes we have achieved this year. The NFA win reflects the standards of the company and being voted for by the industry itself makes this a very special accolade for this business. A very big thank you to eve-ryone for your votes.”

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Long-lasting quality is our guarantee For almost 30 years Edgetech has provided customers throughout the world with reliable and innovative insulating glass products they can build their business on. We’re so certain our products are the best- in-class that we guarantee them, extending a Super Spacer ® unit warranty to 20 years, if service requirements are met.

Let us show you why our customers put their trust in Edgetech.

T: 02476 995841 www.edgetechig.co.uk E: [email protected]

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