NATFEN Digital Magazine Edition 30

NATFEN Digital Magazine Edition 30

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CLIPPINGS AND MUSINGS SEPTEMBER 2020 - HELEN DUVAL

NEW RULES WILL REMAIN THE NEW NORMAL FOR SOME TIME. S itting and waiting for the changes caused by this virus to revert to pre-pandemic levels is simply not an option. Adapting steadily as we go is the new normal. The UK economy is shrank by 20.4% in the second quarter of this year, which as many are stating it is the worst slump of any quarter on record. As a country we are dependent upon services and consumer spending which both went into heavy decline as spending decreased substantially through lockdown. Many workers were furloughed and some have now lost their jobs. Construction saw record drops alongside production, with a cumulative economic drop of 22.1% in the first half of the year - far worse than our near neighbours, France, Germany and Italy. The combined threat of a second wave of the virus in the winter months and Brexit negotiations being slow to progress, are causing concern regarding any quick recovery.

According to the Bank of England “the economic shock triggered by the coronavirus pandemic will be less than initially feared but the bounce-back will take longer and inflict lasting damage for jobs and growth.” So is there room for hope? Have we seen a breakdown rather than a lockdown? Well, if we strategise carefully and nothing else thwarts the economy’s growth, perhaps we can be optimistic. Any recovery from this recession is clearly going to take a while. There is a flicker of light, although the last quarter saw construction being the hardest hit it also bounced back quickly by 23.5% in June after a month on month increase. Consumer demand could well push us towards a stronger recovery after the third quarter, however, this will be determined by perspective and how things may change if job security fades.

The statistics will not surprise many, as the lockdown has been taking its toll on the UK

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economy since March. Any second wave this winter, on a global level will greatly affect the growth potential of the economy for 2021. Ernst Young gives us more optimism to build upon with predictions of a 5.6% year-on-year GDP growth in 2021 - that is 4.5% higher than the company’s previous forecasts. The EY report offers some stark realities also with warnings that the UK economy will not return to the levels of 2019’s year end until 2023. The resiliency of the supply chain is critical moving forward. Look for more localised suppliers. Planning a way forward to welcome the recovery, and the longer term future of a business, is essential. Those who remember the trials and destabilising impact of 2008’s recession can look back to see what they would or will do differently so that full advantage can be taken when the economic tide turns. This will help to take your business further forward this time around.

Right now it is important for suppliers and manufacturers to work together to stay on top of things, so that they can adapt as the market changes. A rapid recovery strategy is essential and while many business owners have tackled the immediate issues such as safer working conditions, consideration will need to be given to full production when the demand dictates. These are unprecedented times with an inordinate amount of humanitarian challenges sitting alongside extraordinary monetary crises. Most companies have risen to the challenge in the UK and further afield, ensuring their workforce is safe by altering the way we work. Evaluating and adapting all sectors of a business will ensure its success. Being malleable and continuously flexible is now the new normal for most of us. Hopefully, next year, will see the country work out new paths, pull together again, and gather momentum in a combined effort to keep us all afloat.

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EDITORS CONTENT 32 YEARS OF SASH WINDOW EXPERIENCE – AND WE’RE READY FOR ANOTHER

This might be the very first time you are considering changing your sash window supplier. Or, perhaps you just want to try an alternative award winning sash window specialist to offer your customers a wider choice. Either way, we would like to help you to increase your VS sales. With 32 years focussed on manufacturing high quality timber alternative sash windows, we are true specialists and confident that our products will impress your customers. We have also earned a sound reputation for always providing an exceptional level of personal service and our entire team are committed to delivering this. Our new specification launched in 2019 featuring exclusive new Masterframe Systems, standard with patented Timberweld ® technology and we would welcome the opportunity to take you through the improved product offering and delighted to quote. No matter the size or design of a home or project, if sash windows are required then we can help. If a specialist solution is needed for a conservation area, modern development, school or historic building our sash windows add the right amount of authentic styling to either fit seamlessly into original settings or set the property apart from other new developments.

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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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2020 NATIONAL FENESTRATION AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

I n what has been a very tough and disrupted year for everyone, the National Fenestration Awards have provided a bright spot for a great many people and companies. In what has been the longest nominations phase in NFA history, the industry has once again produced an array of shortlists compiled of the very best the sector has to offer. Voting is now live and will run until Tuesday 24th November. The 2020 winners will then be announced during a special live event during the first Fenex expo, the Windows, Doors & Hardware Expo on Friday 27th November and Saturday 28th November. Votes have flooded in already, and the majority of categories already look like they’re going to go down to the last few days of the campaign. The NFAs wishes everyone the best of luck during the voting phase! ALUMINIUM COMPANY:

• Schueco UK

• AluK GB

• Garnalex

• Senior Architectural Systems

• Reynaers BEST USE OF VIDEO:

• Masterframe Windows

• Heath Windows And Doors

• Morley Glass

• Pearl Window Systems

• REHAU BI-FOLDING DOOR MANUFACTURER:

• Lancashire Trade Frames

• Alufold Direct

• Liniar

• Liniar (Alumina)

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• Guardian Roofs

• Dutemann

• Supalite

• Everglade Windows

• Eurocell

• Origin Global

• LEKA

• Sunflex UK

• Ultraframe

• Kloeber

• Made For Trade DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:

• Warmcore (Kommerling) COLOUR SPECIALISTS:

• Kolorseal

• Brisant Secure

• Liniar

• REHAU – Build Your Legacy (Commercial Project)

• Renolit

• Business Micros (TOUCH)

• Deceuninck

• VBH (GB) Ltd

• Kolorbond COMPOSITE DOOR MANUFACTURER:

• VEKA

• Liniar

• Residence 9/Window Widgets

• Distinction Doors

• Yale DIGITAL SPECIALIST:

• Endurance Doors

• Solidor

• Business Micros

• Apeer

• The Consultancy

• ODL

• Tommy Trinder

• DOORCO

• MRA Marketing

• Entrance Composite Door Solutions CONSERVATORY ROOF FABRICATOR/ MANUFACTURER:

• MPLogic

• ICAAL

• Abinitio (AdminBase)

• Prefix Systems

• Abcell

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FABRICTOR/MANUFACTURER:

• Carl F Groupco

• Avantis

• Britplas Ltd

• Smart Ready

• Fentrade Limited

• MILA

• Glazerite UK Group Ltd

• Yale IGU MANUFACTURER:

• Lancashire Trade Frames

• Masterframe Windows

• Pearl Window Systems

• Clayton Glass

• Quickslide

• Double R

• Emplas

• Morley Glass

• Victorian Sliders

• Padiham Glass

• Inceni Windows & Doors

• Cornwall Glass

• TruFrame

• Oakland Glass INTEGRAL BLINDS COMPANY:

• Glyngary

• Kingfisher Windows HARDWARE COMPANY:

• ODL Europe (Blink)

• Morley Glass

• Blinds In Glass

• APECS

• Integralblinds.com

• VBH (GB) Ltd

• Between Glass Blinds

• Brisant Secure

• ERA

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MACHINERY COMPANY:

• Glazerite UK Group

• Victorian Sliders RECYCLING COMPANY:

• Avantek Machinery

• Elumatec

• Haffner Murat Ltd

• Liniar

• HEGLA

• REHAU

• Timberweld®

• VEKA

• Stuga

• Camden Group

• Emmegi NEW PRODUCT:

• Deceuninck UK

• Eurocell SOCIAL NETWORKER:

• Business Micros – TOUCH

• Masterframe Windows – Authentic Range

• Hannah Gilrane – Prefix Systems

• Ultion SMART

• Jack Bernard – Clayton Glass

• Stellar Aluminium Systems – Epwin Group

• Kat Lewis – The Residence Collection

• Tinidor – Aztec Windows

• Lauren Edwards – The Glazerite UK Group

• Thermocill PVC COMPANY:

• Nicholas Bailey – Business Micros

• Mark Walker – Selecta Systems

• Ian Woolley – Blinds In Glass Group

• Liniar

• Miall Hardwick – Heath Windows

• Kommerling (Profine)

• Gary Gleeson – VBH (GB) Ltd SPACER BAR COMPANY:

• Masterframe Windows

• Quickslide

• REHAU

• Edgetech (UK) Ltd

• Selecta Systems

• Thermoseal

• Pearl Window Systems

• Swisspacer

• VEKA

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SYSTEMS COMPANY:

TRAINING CENTRE:

• Kommerling UK (Profine)

• North Lancs Training Group

• Eurocell

• Schueco UK Ltd

• VEKA UK

• Fit For Trade Ltd

• Liniar

• Fenestrology VERTICAL SLIDING WINDOW COMPANY:

• Epwin Group

• Glassolutions (Saint Gobain)

• Masterframe Windows

• Senior Architectural Systems

• Victorian Sliders

• Reynaers UK TIMBER ALTERNATIVE COMPANY:

• Mercury Glazing Supplies

• Quickslide

• Bison Frames YOUNG PERSON:

• The Prestige Collection – Aztec Windows

• Masterframe Windows

• Quickslide

• Aaron Hollingsworth – VBH (GB) Ltd

• The Residence Collection TIMBER COMPANY:

• Joel Rhodes – Prefix Systems

• Karl Thompson – VBH (GB) Ltd

• Louise Eagle – VBH (GB) Ltd

• Glyngary Joinery Ltd

• Tyler Shutts – VBH (GB) Ltd

• Timberwindows.com

• Daniel Mageean – 21st Century Windows (Blackpool)

• George Barnsdale

• Bereco TRADE COUNTER:

• Eurocell

• The Big Trade Counter (Listers)

• Liniar

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