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Page 2 e-Xact News, featuring Jewson case studyPage 3-4 Bathrooms & ShowersPage 5-6 Builders Hardware, Fixings & ChemicalsPage 7-8 Drainage & PlumbingPage 9-10 HeatingPage 11-12 Heavy Building Materials & RoofingPage 13-14 Sheet Materials & InsulationPage 15-16 Other News

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“e-Xact allows us to access all the product data on our suppliers in a standard format, mirroring the data on our

own system.”

Richard Broadley, Product File Manager at Jewson

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Collating the information requiredto launch an electronic productcatalogue can be a daunting task,particularly for a merchant likeJewson offering such a huge rangeof products.

The challenge is that manufacturers andsuppliers use different formats/standards tocreate, store and present their productinformation. However, merchants need tobe able to retrieve the full scope ofinformation about its building materialssuppliers from a single source and withminimal effort.

Jewson wanted a solution where all datareceived could be restructured into amanaged database and published in astandard format regardless of theconfiguration received in. It found thissolution in e-Xact Online and has beenusing successfully since 1992.

Jewson, part of the Saint-Gobain brand, is a namesynonymous withconstruction in the UK.Jewson sits within thesame Saint-Gobaintrading group asGibbs and Dandy,Minster and Grahamand is responsiblefor managing thedata for all fourbrands.

Richard Broadley, Product File Manager atJewson said, “e-Xact allows us to access allthe product data on our suppliers in astandard format, mirroring the data on ourown system.”

Jewson’s subscription with e-Xact hasdeveloped to become an all-encompassingservice, providing detailed productinformation from over 50% of its materialsuppliers. Richard comments, “We areseeing constant improvement in the qualityand richness of the data.”

e-Xact enables Jewson to update its masterdata system quickly with product changes.Content feeds for back office systems enablechanges to appear automatically on thebranch ERP and sales systems. Jewsontherefore benefits from a reduction in timetaken to maintain product data from its

suppliers because data only needs to beentered once in e-Xact for use byall. The back office team savestime and effort monitoring andchasing suppliers as updatesare received automatically.

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In response to market demand, Mira Showers –the UK’s market-leading manufacturer ofshowers and showering accessories – hasdeveloped an anti-slip version of its ever-popular Flight Low shower tray, the Flight Safe.Meeting and exceeding the highest standards ofslip resistance, this tray incorporates twointegral finishes – Mira Safe anti-slip and theanti-bacterial BioCote® – that will never wearor peel off or wash away so the tray will retainits anti-slip and anti-bacterial properties for itswhole life.

Flight Safe is intended for the vulnerable userbut with a subtle design – there are no raisedareas or stick-on roundels, for instance. Andwhile the look is very understated, the FlightSafe exceeded the most stringent anti-slip test

– Class C DIN 51097 – when independentlycertified.

Developed foranywherethat mightcater for theless able, thetray sharesthe samecontemporaryaesthetic asthe FlightLow range sothere is noelement of

styling that is ‘discriminatory’. And, at just40mm as opposed to the standard 90mm

height, it is ideal for creating the ‘minimalist‘wet room’ look.

Durable and easy to maintain, Mira Flight Safeis made from acrylic resin stone so it resistschipping and scratches to retain its integritythroughout its life while being also very light.The BioCote® finish stops discolouration,reduces bacteria and mould by up to 99.9%while the tray’s high flow vortex waste ensuresthat that waste effectively cleans itself.

www.mirashowers.co.uk

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Bathrooms & Showers

Flight Safe: the stylish answer to shower safety

Ideal Standard, the leading provider ofinnovative and design-driven bathroomsolutions has introduced Tempo, a newaffordable range of ceramics and bathingproducts. Designed by Robin Levien, RoyalDesigner for Industry, Tempo combines softrounded curves with flat-topped rims tocreate the perfect mood for the modernbathroom.

Tempo wash basins come in three sizes withfull or semi-pedestal options. Smaller handbasins and a semi-countertop version areavailable. Close coupled, wall mounted orback-to-wall WCs are included in the range.Bidets are offered in back-to-wall or wallmounted fixtures.

Tempo offers two style choices of bath, Arcand Cube. Both are available in eitherIdealform or Idealform Plus+ finish.

Idealform is made from high-quality acrylicsheet: scratch and stain resistant, warm tothe touch and exceptional insulation.Idealform Plus+ provides all the benefits ofIdealform but with double the reinforcement.

Robin Levien comments: “Tempo is the speedand pace of a piece of music – a crucial

element for creating the right mood andsomething which inspired us when designingthe new range. With the pace of modern life itwas important for us to create somethingwhich could sync perfectly with busyschedules and opportunities to relax.”

Pieces from the Tempo range have also beendesigned to combine perfectly with furnitureand brassware products already offeredwithin Ideal Standard’s existing Concept, Alto,Ceraplan and Active ranges, offering a totalbathroom solution.

For more information, visit www.ideal-standard.co.uk

Ideal Standard plays to a new Tempo

Today the modern bathroom – whetherdomestic or commercial – has a tougher jobthan ever to perform as our expectations soar.Increasingly we want a bathroom, cloakroomor en suite in places once thought impossible.By using a range of complementary Sanifloproducts, your customers can have a bathroom

with WC, bidet, shower and bath literallyanywhere they want, providing a mains watersupply reaches the installations.

Let us look at a fairly typical domestic scenario.A family wants to convert a garage into abedroom with en-suite bathroom; the mainwater supply is easy to connect but the soilstack is on the other side of the property. ASaniflo solution works well in such situations.The quiet Saniplus macerator pump is asimple, quick solution that pumps wastethrough 22mm small-bore pipework, so it is noobstacle if the en-suite you need to install islocated on the other side of the property or atthe bottom of a long garden.

In commercial settings, most customers wantto ensure continuity of business. The Sanicubic

offers a commercial installation solution, with2 separate pumps for absolute reliability andpower. The Sanicubic is an extremely hardworking macerator that can take up to 340litres of water a minute.

By selecting Saniflo, you are not only selectingsome of the best plumbing solutions availablein the world today, you are also partnering amanufacturer who takes care of you and yourcustomers every step of the way, forever.

www.saniflo.co.uk 020 8842 0033

Saniflo, the total solution provider


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New website underpins Europeancommitment of Bemis and Carrara & Matta

Following the successfulconsolidation of manufacturinginto its Burnley operation, BemisManufacturing Company hastaken an important step in furtherbuilding its presence in theEuropean market with the launchof its new, improved Europeanwebsite: www.bemiseurope.com.

The overhaul of the previous website ensuresricher content as well as a more modern lookand feel. “We are happy to announce that we

have refreshedour websiteand that itsnavigation hasimproveddramatically,”says SanderSchmitz,

Director Market & Business Development for

Europe. “Whilst being a great start, we will becontinuously working on adding more contentand functionality to the website.”

For more information, visitwww.BemisEurope.com.


Bathrooms & Showers

Twyford Bathrooms has published itsfirst Commercial Product Guide, thedefinitive printed reference bible forthe company’s entire range ofbathroom, sanitaryware andbrassware products available tothe commercial sector.

In response to customer feedbackfor an easy-to-use, comprehensiveand handy desk/on-the-movereference, the spiral-bound A5Guide enables specifiers,

contractors and developersto quickly referencethe extensiveTwyford range.Colour-codedsections cover WCs,washbasins,brassware, stainlesssteel, Doc.M packs,baths & showering,urinals, and fireclay. Eachproduct-per-pagecomprises bulleted product

descriptions, key benefits and features, productcodes, drawings and dimensions.

Copies of the Guide can be requested online atwww.twyfordbathrooms.com, by phoning 0870020 0099, or by emailing [email protected]


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Thermostatic concealedshower valves with divertersadded to Kaha and Kiricollections

Methven UK has extended itsoffering by adding a range of twoand three outlet diverter valves tosome of its most popular ranges.The new concealed valves inMethven’s stylish Kaha and Kiricollections provide ultimate

versatility, allowingcustomers to combinedifferent design elementsto create a uniqueshowering experience.

Barbara Osborne, ProductManager at Methven UK,said: “The Kaha and Kiricollections are amongstMethven’s most populardue to their simple, yet

striking designs and these new productsextend the range to allow consumers to createtheir own bespoke shower experience, makingthe most of a full range of accessories and ofcourse our award winning Satinjet®technology.”


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Bristan, the UK’s largest showers and tapsbrand, has invested in a new customerrelationship management (CRM) system for itsaward winning customer service team. The

new CRM platform will provide the brand withthe ability to deal with installers, merchantsand homeowners even faster as well as moreeffectively.

The investment is part of the company’s on-going commitment to ‘make life easier’ for itscustomers, through its products, service andnew technologies.

Paul Osborne, head of customer service atBristan, said: “‘Make life easier’ is not just a

marketing gimmick; it’s the whole ethos of ourcompany. The CRM investment is just anotherexample of the ‘make life easier’ campaign atwork delivering service improvements.”

For more information visit www.bristan.com.


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Twyford launches definitive commercial product ‘bible’

Methven extends ranges with complementary products

Bristan’s new Customer Services Platform helps make lifeeasier for customers


Builders Hardware, Fixings& Chemicals

ANCON, manufacturer of high integritysteel fixings, has launched acomprehensive BIM Object library tosupport the industry’s transition todigital building modelling.

Available free from the NBS National BIMLibrary and the Ancon website, the newdata-rich BIM Objects allow Anconproducts to be easily incorporated into a3D building model and its associatedcomponent database.

The Ancon library covers a wide range ofthe company’s market leading products,including standard cavity wall ties,masonry supports, windposts, masonryreinforcement and tension bar systems; allof which are critical to the structuralintegrity of a building and essential to anaccurate BIM model.

In addition to 2D and 3D productrepresentations, each BIM Object includesembedded product information andassociated data to support thespecification and provide an audit trail forthe components throughout the life of thebuilding. The objects also featureparametric design settings which providethe necessary flexibility to create project-specific Ancon details.

Ancon Marketing Manager, AnnabelleWilson said, “We share the opinion thatBuilding Information Modelling is thefuture for construction. We are pleased tosupport the industry drive towardswidespread BIM adoption by investing inthe creation of BIM Objects. In doing so wehave ensured Ancon and those who specify,use and distribute our products, are wellpositioned to secure Government contractswhich will be BIM compliant from 2016.”

Visit www.ancon.co.uk or www.NationalBIMLibrary.com/Ancon for more information.

Ancon’s BIMObject library


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Steve D’Arcy has recently returned to IKOPLC as Business Development Manager fortheir Structural Waterproofing division.Steve has over 30 years of valuableexperience within the sector, much of itworking for Ruberoid Building Productswho were acquired by IKO PLC in 2000.During that time, he has built up excellentrelationships with builders’ merchants,contractors and specifiers.

In his current role, Steve provides essentialtechnical support and

assistance to thenational team of IKObusiness managersand their customers.Steve also has apivotal role to play onsite, providing design,specification anddetailing guidance to

specifiers anddevelopers,as well asassisting

main contractors, brickwork contractors andgroundworkers with their detailing andinstallation queries. The ultimate goal is toprovide the best, most practical, structuralwaterproofing solution to the problem.

Steve says, ‘This new role has provided me withthe opportunity to take an holistic view of thestructural waterproofing market and developthe IKO range for the current and future needsof the construction industry, enabling IKO totruly set the standard in waterproofing.”

Steve works alongside IKO’s in-house technicalteam who are the hub for all technical supportservices, liaising with specifiers andcontractors, providing CAD support andtechnical advice.

For more information visit www.ikogroup.co.uk

Catnic’s lintels are giving definition toBeaumont, a stunning Country and CoastHomes development of six large houses inHighcroft, Exeter. The lintels, which supportthe sharp, unusual shape of the architect-designed buildings, were chosen for theirstrength, reliability and thermal capabilities.

The lintels support the exterior window anddoor features; special corner lintels supportthe external over-eaves, while large windowopenings elegantly contour the shape of eachhouse. Chosen specifically to support thespecialist architectural features of thedevelopment, Catnic lintels offer both thestructural and thermal performance requiredfor the building envelopes.

Approximately 60no. 1.25inch CX cavity lintelswere supplied through the Jewson branch inExeter. Constructed using the traditional brickand block method, the building facades werethen finished with a white K-render to allexternal elevations.

Consistent with Country and Coast Homes’portfolio of luxury contemporary homes, thedevelopment features superior quality fixturesinside and out. As a brand synonymous withquality in the construction industry, Catnic

reflects this too. Chris Dodge at County andCoast Homes said: “We have been using CatnicLintels for over 10 years, they are by far thebest. A superbly well organised company whooffer exemplary service, their lintels areextremely capable and well suited to our highquality homes.”

Country and Coast Homes prides itself on ahigh level of sustainability in eachdevelopment. Catnic lintels surpassed theenergy targets in this particular developmentby helping deliver the efficiency required toachieve a B on the EPC rating.

For more information visit www.catnic.com

IKO PLC welcomes back expert Steve D’Arcy

Catnic lintels define architecture inExeter


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The Keystone Group says constant innovation isthe reason behind its remarkable achievementof winning four prestigious awards in as manymonths. The Keystone Group is the UK andIreland’s largest steel lintel manufacturer andEurope’s fastest growing roof windowmanufacturer.

Keystone is particularly proud of its unique Hi-Therm Sustainability Lintel, which is 500%more thermally efficient than normal cavity

lintels with a low thermal conductivity thatsignificantly minimises thermal bridging orheat transference. The Hi-Therm SustainabilityLintel won ‘Best Eco Product’ at Build ItAwards 2013; ‘Best Building Fabric Product’ atthe Housebuilder Product Awards 2013; andoverall ‘Product of the Year’ at theHousebuilder Awards 2013.

The final entrant to the trophy cabinet was inthe Excellence in People Developmentcategory of the Mid-Ulster Business Awards,which celebrates the achievements ofcompanies from this area of Northern Ireland.The award recognises the innovative ways thecompany provides training and motivation tostaff with its very employee-focussed, bespokeapproach.

And it could all too nearly have been fiveawards. At the third annual Women in BusinessNI Awards in late November, Keystone groupgeneral manager Eithne Kelly, as a finalistnarrowly missed out on the OutstandingManagement/Leadership Award

ACO Technologies has been awarded‘The Carbon Trust Certification’, a markof excellence in recognition ofmeasuring, managing and reducingcarbon emissions on a company-widescale.

ACO’s achievement has also shown that thecompany has complied with theforthcoming need to meet the EU’s EnergyEfficiency Directive (2012/27/EU) well inadvance of having to do so. To achieve thecertification, ACO measured its carbonfootprint over a three-year period andthrough implementing a series ofmeasures was able to demonstrate anabsolute reduction in carbon emissions.

The savings were made through a range ofinitiatives. This included the use of ‘Vienite’;a polymer resin and gravel compositematerial made with a minimum of 20%recycled content with the added benefit ofan end of life recyclability as a road sub-base. This ground breaking new material isnow being used in the manufacture of allACO polymer concrete based products.

Looking at every facet of their logistics, ACOhave been able to demonstrate how eventhe simplest things can make a bigdifference.

Richard Hill, Managing Director of ACOaccepted the award from Andrew Patersonan Associate Director of the Carbon Trust,on the ACO Technologies stand at thisyear’s Ecobuild exhibition.

For more information on ACO Technologiesplease visit: www.aco.co.uk

Paslode has introduced the Impulse IM50 F18Fine Finish Gas Brad Nailer, the latest additionto their successful Lithium tool range.

The IM50 F18 Lithium brad nailer is perfect forfine and intricate detail applications, providingconsistently excellent finishing and enablingyou to produce seamless fixes without theextra time and cost of re-touching and re-finishing work. The tool is ideal for use onbeading and panelling as well as cabinet andfurniture work, shop fitting and any secretnailing application.

As with the other trim tools in the Lithiumrange, the IM50 Lithium benefits from a quickcharge long life lithium battery and alightweight shell, designed to provide optimumbalance and comfort allowing the user tomanoeuvre into tight spaces and work all daylong without fatigue. The tool also boasts easyjam clearance and nail lockout, whilst the toolfree depth of drive adjustment systemguarantees a flawless finish, which is of courseessential in fine finish work.

A full range of consumables and accessoriesaccompanies the IM50 Lithium tool, and all

brads and fuel cells used in the previous IM50model are compatible with the new tool.

If you would like further information about theIM50 tool, or any other tool in the PaslodeLithium range, please contact ITW Construction Products Customer Serviceson 0800 652 9260.

Innovation is key to remarkablequartet of awards in as many months

New and improved Paslode IM50 F18Lithium brad nailer launched

Carbon Trustaward for ACO

L to R - Derrick McFarland, Managing Director KeystoneUK, Sean Coyle, Chief Executive and Richard Kinloch,Research and Development Manager of the KeystoneGroup holding the Awards for Product of the Year, BestEco Product and Best Building Fabric Product. Picturedbefore news of their fourth award.


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Drainage & Plumbing

Water Company contractor DrainsAid nowclaims to have used over 1000 of Flexseal’smultibush product since its launch in 2012.

“We’ve found this product to be highly adaptiveto enable us to carry out repairs to a widevariety of pipe sizes,” stated DrainsAidCommercial Manager, John Sugrue. “We cancarry fewer couplings and adaptors on ourvans, but be confident that we can make arepair to water company standards.”

There are two multibush products available,one for DN100 pipes and the other for DN150.When used in conjunction with just onestandard coupling per size, a wide range ofapplications can be covered.

BWT’s all-new range of compact physicaldevices has already become a firmfavourite with installers, who quicklyrecognised that the compact sizeand new design of theLimebeaterandLimefighterranges speedsup installation.

Their size and solid build make them ideal forall domestic applications, even where space is

limited and aconventional scaleinhibitor is toolarge to install.

With conventional compressionfittings and push-fit models,

magnetic or electrolytic technologies to choose

from, and models to suit both 15 and 22mmpipe sizes, the next generation of Liff scaleinhibitors are light years ahead of older modelranges.


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The Conex Bänninger UK SalesTeam reinforced its strategicfocus with the addition of StuartWhite as CommercialSpecifications Manager forCentral England. Stuartbrings 16 years’experience withframework projects inthe water and utilities

industry and will be responsible for drivingcommercial projects and continuing tobuild partnerships, reporting to DaveDickson, the Commercial Sales Director.

Stuarts comments: “I am very excited to joinConex Bänninger, a brand recognised inthe Industry for its rich history, productrange, quality and reliability. I amlooking forward to the challenge of

forming new partnerships and increasing thestrategic sales focus of the company.”


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Pegler Yorkshire, a market-leadingauthority in the plumbing and heatingindustry, has launched a new onlineselector tool to provide installers andcontractors with a unique way to identifythe most effective method to join pipe workin any given situation.

INSIGHT is the perfect online tool to helpinstallers, contractors and specifiers choosethe right system for the job. Through threesimple stages of search and selection

(confirming the type of project, application andpipe work system), INSIGHT will help installersto identify and select the most appropriate wayof joining pipe work for a specific project. INSIGHT can be viewed atwww.pegleryorkshire.co.uk/en/insight

Pegler Yorkshire new online tool helps with jointing choices


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BWT launch all-new Compact Physical Scale Inhibitorrange

New addition strengthens the UK Sales team

The Flexseal multibush replaces threesizes of traditional bush


Drainage & Plumbing

The importance of clean, smart, effective WCfacilities in schools and colleges and the rolethey play in discipline and behaviourmanagement is well-documented and this wascertainly an important consideration in thedesign of the new Wheelers Lane TechnologyCollege in south Birmingham. Over fiftyMultikwik Sanitary System concealed bathroomframes were used to create spacious, modern,and easy-to-clean WC facilities at the college.

Partnerships for Schools chief executive TimByles recognises the importance of clean,bright and modern toilet facilities in schools."There is a very real issue around bullying inschools, with toilet blocks recognised as a hotspot for bullies to target those they choose tointimidate and threaten," he says.

The British Cleaning Council believes thatchildren are unwilling to use unhygienic, badlyequipped toilets. "Children are just as entitledas adults to clean toilet facilities," saidChairman Steve Wright.

At Wheelers Lane, Multikwik Sanitary Systems

frames were used to hang WCs, sinks andurinals in three separate WC facilitiesthroughout the college. Because thesanitaryware is wall-hung, it is easy and quickto clean round and underneath, keeping WCfacilities looking clean and new for longer.

The Multikwik Sanitary System of concealedbathroom frames are particularly suited tothese large-scale projects because they havebeen designed specifically to be simple toinstall and easy to manage on site.

Clean and bright facilities fit college philosophy

Polypipe has launched a new version ofits longstanding plumbing fittingPolySure and introduced new Sealed PipeStiffeners into its range as part of itscontinuing commitment to provideinstallers with even more choice thanever before.

Polypipe’s new Sealed Pipe Stiffener offersthe ultimate in jointed security and can beused with PolyMax, a slim and sleek,streamline white push fit range ideal forsurface mounted applications. It can also beused with PolyFit, Polypipe’s handdemountable, white push fit system.

PolySure, the manufacturer’s radial press fitsystem, is now available as a plastic bodiedversion, joining its metal counterpart in therange. This plastic option is lightweight andalso has a lower price point, yet still comeswith the same high security as its metalequivalent.

Dave Raynor, plumbing and heating categorydirector at Polypipe, says: “We’re alwayslooking to extend our range of reliable and

trusted products, so the launch of theselatest fittings is just another example of this.We strive to save installers time and moneyby creating easy to fit, value for moneyproducts which help them do a good job.”

The new version of PolySure and the SealedPipe Stiffener are available to purchase frommerchants nationwide, along with Polypipe’sextensive range of plumbing and heatingproducts.

For more information visitwww.polypipe.com/plumbing-heating

Even more choice with new product introductions

With excessive surface water run-off a keycontributor to the recent devastating floods,the UK’s leading manufacturer of plumbing,rainwater and drainage systems Wavin haslaunched a new, cost effective geocellular unitto reduce the risk offlooding. AquaCellPrime is the latestaddition to the AquacellStormwaterManagement range andis used to createunderground structuresfor infiltration or thetemporary storage of stormwater.

AquaCell Prime has been specifically designedfor areas subject to regular traffic loading such

as car parks. It can also be used in deep,landscaped applications. Taking sustainableperformance to new levels, Prime combinesAquaCell’s established credentials oflightweight, high void construction with the

benefit of being manufacturedfrom speciallyreformulated, recycledmaterial to minimiseenvironmental impact.

Tried and tested, theseversatile systems have

proven loading performance andprovide the answer to managing excessive

rainfall.

“Our latest innovation AquaCell Prime has

proven lateral and vertical loading capacity,”commented George Gray, Product Manager ofWavin. “The modular nature of AquaCellmakes it perfect for dealing with any givenrequirement, from just a few units acting as asoakaway, to thousands of units creating a vastunderground reservoir.”

As concerns grow over climate change andurban development, geocellular stormwatermanagement units such as Wavin’s AquaCellare a proven stormwater solution ensuringeffective flood protection for the long term.

Wavin’s Aquacell Prime set to rain supreme


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Leading radiator manufacturerStelrad Radiators has introduced itsbrand new, curved vertical premiumpanel radiator to the UK market – theStelrad Swing.

The new model is based on Stelrad'sextremely popular Compact Vertexradiator but sees the addition of a one-piece, curved steel front cover that givesit a modern and aesthetically pleasingdesigner feel. It comes in white asstandard but can be specially ordered inup to 35 colours, making it an extremelyattractive product for interior designersand architects, looking to match radiatorcolours with corporate or specific colourdécor.

Stelrad's Marketing Manager SarahBaker says the Swing is alreadyattracting significant interest: "It's a verystylish and instantly modern feelingradiator that will make the Swing a vitalpart of a room's design. By introducingthe Swing we're continuing to see theradiator as very much a positivecontributor to the décor. The quality, thelook and the feel of a designer radiatormakes a statement and adds to thevalidity of interior design. We're confidentthat we'll see a serious push for theSwing in the months ahead."

Full details of the new Swing range canbe found at www.stelrad.com or you cancall for information on 0870 849 8056.

Stelrad swingsinto action


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The Fernox 50K App has been launched tosupport the company’s 50th anniversaryprize draw, which is offering installers thechance to win £50,000 worth of any heatingproducts. Free to download and availablefor both iPhone and Androidmobile devices, the App hasbeen designed to make enteringthe prize draw even easier whenout and about on-site.

To enter, installers must simply purchase anyspecial promotional pack from the company’srange of cleaners and in-line system filters.Each participating product includes a gold ‘Win£50,000 of heating products’ label, theunderside of which reveals a unique code.

To register the code, input the individualpromotional code into the App or visit thebespoke Fernox website, www.fernox50.com.

The promotion runs until the30th November 2014, withadditional monthly prizebundles of Fernox productsworth over £600 available towin alongside with theultimate grand prize.

The participating productsare: Fernox Cleaner F3500ml, PowerflushingCleaner F5 1 litre,Cleaner F5 Express280ml and DS40System Cleaner aswell as the Fernox

TF1 Total Filter 22mm &28mm, Fernox TF1 Compact and

The Installer’s Pack 22mm & 28mm.

Every purchase is an opportunity to enter, sothere are lots of chances to win.

To download the new App simply search for:‘Fernox 50K’ or visit: www.fernox.com

Danfoss has extended its family of RETroom thermostats with the new RET1000(dial) and RET2000 (digital) devices, whichcombine contemporary styling with energysaving features for reduced home heatingcosts. In addition to their modern designand simple operation, both models offerDanfoss’ chrono-proportional temperaturecontrol. This micro-processor based

system calculates howlong the heating needs tostay ‘on’ to achieveoptimum comfort andboiler efficiency.

With these latest additionsto the RET range, Danfossnow offers the benefits ofchrono-proportional controlin all its ranges ofelectronic roomthermostats, from entry-

level options to fully programmable products.

For more information visitwww.heating.danfoss.co.uk

Fernox make 50th promotion lookeven more app-ealing

Danfoss launches new look digital anddial room thermostats


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Heating

Sentinel’s new technology heating systemfilter “Eliminator” has been very wellreceived by installers all across the UKincluding several ‘Hot Spots’ - one of thoseHot Spots being the North East.

Bill Rothwell formed Rothwell PlumbingServices Limited (RPS) in June 1997. Since thistime, RPS has enjoyed considerable success inits expansion encompassing, domesticplumbing and heating, gas servicing, domestic,commercial and industrial electricalinstallations.

RPS has utilised Sentinel products since itsinception. Chris Jones, regional manager forRPS based in its North East office says: “Manyof us were brought up through the heating andplumbing sector relying on Sentinel products.When the new ‘Eliminator’ was launched, justknowing it was a Sentinel product gave usenough confidence to give it a sensible trialrun, and very quickly we were getting feedbackfrom the guys in our team that this was doingthe business for us. Our rate of call backs wasdrastically reduced and so were reports ofleaking filters.”

Installers love the Eliminator because it can beinstalled in any orientation. No specialist toolsor complex O-Rings are required, making it a

lot simpler and quicker to install. End usercustomers love the Eliminator too, as dualseals minimise the risk of leaks.

For more information on Rothwell PlumbingServices Ltd visit www.rothwellplumbing.co.uk.To find out more about the Sentinel Eliminator,visit www.sentinel-solutions.net.

In such a time-precious society, we are alllooking for ways to speed up our day-to-dayactivities and maximise our free time. Inlight of this Zip UK has come up with theperfect product for the kitchen, which notonly saves time but also brings the addedsparkle to your kitchen – the SparklingHydroTap.

With all the benefits of the traditionalHydroTap this exciting model deliversinstant filtered boiling, instant filteredchilled and instant filtered sparkling water,all at the touch of a lever. Keeping itsdesign, font or ‘on sink’ installation optionsand available in a chic chrome finish, thenew Sparkling HydroTap is quicklybecoming tomorrow’s kitchen essential.

The HydroTaps couldn’t be easier to use soyou will be able to literally zip into action. Ifyou push the blue lever back it will start acontinual flow of filtered chilled water,pressing the red lever will provide boilingwater and pressing both the red and bluelevers together will deliver chilled sparklingwater in an instant.

Offering you a change in lifestyle, Zip knowskitchen appliances, which are functional,easy on the eye and above alltechnologically brilliant, are often hard tocome by. This is why Zip’s new Sparklingaddition to the HydroTap range gives youthe benefits you deserve, saving preciousminutes in the day providing more variety inbeverage type than ever before.

For more information, visitwww.zipheaters.co.uk or call 0845 6 005 005.

Heatrae Sadia, a market leadingmanufacturer of water heating solutions,has unveiled a fresh new brand image andstrap line, created to better communicatethat the company is forward-thinking and isprepared for future changes to the waterheating industry.

The logo has been revitalised with a crisp,contemporary design. Meanwhile a new strapline – Smarter, Cleaner, Warmer – has beenintroduced to reflect the company’scommitment to delivering energy efficient,intelligent hot water products.

Legislation is driving the specification of energyefficient appliances, and the rebrand will be animportant tool in demonstrating that HeatraeSadia is developing innovative solutions tomeet the challenges the industry is facing.

Jon Cockburn, head of marketing at Heatrae

Sadia, said: “The time was right for a change.Our old strap line – The quality name in waterheating – became the benchmark for what wewould deliver for our customers. As a marketleader, customers expect high quality from usas standard, but we know we can offer muchmore.

“Smarter, Cleaner,Warmer heralds a newera for us. The energeticbranding supports ourcommitment to providingcutting-edge products

that have intelligent controls, and which deliverenergy efficient hot water that meets the needsof our customers now and in the future. Thestrap line is also designed to reflect that ourbusiness and its people are smart,environmentally aware and easy to deal with.”

For further information, visitwww.heatraesadia.com.

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Heatrae Sadia gets dynamic new lookThe addedsparkle


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Britain’s leading independent brickmakerEdenhall has stepped up production of itsEngineering Quality concrete bricks as claybrick makers struggle to satisfy demand forClass B engineering bricks from merchants,housebuilders andgroundworkers inthe civils sector.

“We are finding agrowing market forthese strong densebricks with their lowwater absorption,” says EdenhallMD Andy Cotton. “It seems that production ofClass B engineering bricks has virtually ceasedas clay manufacturers switch to producinghigher value facing bricks. In sharp contrast,

our Engineering Quality bricks are readilyavailable across the country.”

Edenhall pioneered the development of theStandard Engineering Quality (EQ) concretebrick as a high performance and cost-effective

alternative to the Class B clayengineering brick. Thestandard EQ is ideal forthe ground workersand the civils sectorand is approved for useby the regulatory bodies

and standards such as BS EN 771-3:2011.

The bricks are suitable for use above andbelow ground and for foul and surface water

drainage. Typical applications include retainingwalls, chimney stacks, manholes and drainageinspection chambers.

These solid, dense bricks are marked byconsistent factory-made quality, outstandingdurability and a high strength, low absorptionand high dimensional accuracy. The strengthof the concrete solid engineering brick satisfiesthe requirement for long term durability andprovides an equivalent performance to its claycounterpart in this respect. www.edenhall.co.uk

Class B shortage eased by Engineering Quality bricks

Barratt Developments PLC has namedForticrete, the UK’s leading manufacturerof concrete construction products, ‘ServiceProvider of the Year’ 2013. Forticrete wasrecognised for providing an outstandingservice including product innovation, bestpractice training and site inspections,helping the house builder to deliverflagship schemes across the UK.

Presented during the UK house builder’sannual supplier conference in Birmingham onthe 6th of March, the coveted award isrecognition of the time and resource Forticretehas invested in its service offering tocustomers. The close working relationship withBarratt PLC enabled Forticrete to deliversignificant savings and help create award-winning residential developments.

John Adams, Group Procurement Director atBarratt Developments PLC, commented:“Forticrete’s continual dedication to improvingits high quality product range, in addition to thetime it took to educate our various divisions asto how best to utilise its industry leadingranges, was nothing short of exceptional,making them extremely deserving winners.”

One way in which Forticrete helped BarrattDevelopments PLC was by deliveringsignificant cost savings through the use of itsinnovative Retro Fit Cills. Unlike traditionalstooled cills, which are required to be installedduring the brickwork sequence of a build,Forticrete’s Retro Fit Cills can be fitted intoplace once the building work is complete. Thiseliminates the risk of damage from impacts,scaffolding and mortar stains, which can oftenresult in time consuming and expensiverepairs.

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Bradstone has launched a range of new andimproved innovative garden and drivewaypaving products for 2014. Including bothcontemporary and traditional paving styles, thenew product collections offer a variety ofdesign treatments, colours, sizes and layingoptions.

Natural Porphyry is an Indian natural stone ofthe highest quality, with patio packs in differentsized paving for further visual interest.

Layered Slate Effect is a beautiful high qualityslate profiled paving which replicates the effectof layered slate to create a unique feature,available in three natural shades.

New and improved Driveflair offers blockpaving with a pencil edge solution for a cleaner,contemporary appearance to help create asmoother surface for driveways.

A number of improvements have also beenmade to Bradstone’s innovative Patio Deck™,an all-encompassing system providingeverything needed to lay a patio in hours ratherthan days.

Mike Leeming, Sales Director for Bradstone,said: “We are delighted to launch a wide rangeof new and improved paving products for 2014,demonstrating continued investment in ouroffering and ongoing commitment to deliveringthe best in garden design for our installers.”

Bradstone’s unrivalled range of natural stone,reconstituted stone, decorative aggregates,edging, walling and other features, such asstepping stones and planters, are availablefrom a nationwide network of stockists.

To find out more about Bradstone, visitwww.bradstone.com

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Heavy Building Materials & Roofing

Builder David Richardson, a regularcustomer at MKM in North Hykeham,Lincoln, is celebrating after winning a£15,000 Ford Transit 2.2tdci van in anational competition run by buildingmaterials company Hanson at builders’merchants across the country to supportthe launch of Multicem cement in plastic,waterproof packaging.

David said: “I am absolutely delighted to have

won the van. I have used Multicem for yearsand it’s even better in plastic – particularly withthe weather we are experiencing. The van hasa huge load capacity and will help me provide amore reliable service to my customers.”


Heavy Building Materials & Roofing

MKM customer hits the road in new van thanks to Hanson


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The new Underlay LapVentilator fromHambleside Danelawoffers a low cost andquick fix solutionfor homes topreventcondensationin poorly ventilated roofs. They can beinstalled from inside the roof, either DIY or

professionally.

The shallow and tapereddesign of Hambleside’sULV suits all commonlyencountered rafterspacings andallows for easier

fitting between the roofing felt or underlaywhere the overlaps are tight. A ventilator panel

is fitted between each rafter, with as few as 18ventilators on a 2-bedroom property needed toreduce the risk of condensation.

Web: www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk

Quick fix to stop condensation


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Ibstock Brick, the UK’slargest brickmaker, hasplayed an instrumental rolein brick becoming the firstconstruction industryproduct to gain verificationunder BRE Global’sEnvironmental ProductDeclaration (EPD) scheme -a standardised way ofquantifying theenvironmental impact of aproduct or system.

Working in collaborationwith the Brick DevelopmentAssociation (BDA), Ibstockhelped the brickmakingindustry achieve thissignificant accreditation anddemonstrate how brick isleading the way as thesustainable constructionmaterial of choice.

This accreditation comes asIbstock celebrates its own

sustainability industry-first, the award of ISO50001 for its ‘Centre of Excellence’ factory inBirtley, County Durham.

Go to www.ibstock.com to find out more aboutthe products available from Ibstock Brick.

Ibstock instrumental in brick’s industry leadingsustainability accreditation


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Selection and specification of highquality concrete building products isnow quicker and easier with the latestedition of Supreme Concrete’sproduct guide.

The 78 page guide entitled simply‘The complete Guide 2’ is the mostcomprehensive single publicationever published on pre-castconcrete building components,fencing products, walling, floorbeam and lintels – providing a

one-stop specification tool forarchitects,contractors,fencing specialists,local authoritiesand anyone involvedin the constructionindustry.

The updated guidecontains full data andperformancespecifications for all of the

company’s products, as well as guidance onthe latest standards and CE Marking to helpcustomers to select the correct productsquickly and accurately.

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David is pictured with his new van and (from left)Hanson Cement brand manager Robert Townsend,national account manager Andy Simpson, accountmanager Clare Dyson, area sales manager PhilipMatthew and MKM branch director Ian Kirby.

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Sheet Materials & Insulation

Insulation specialist Celotex launched its‘Insulating Britain’ campaign in spectacularfashion on March 4th, when the company’scustom designed double-decker bus begana 50-stop UK roadshow. The bus alsofeatured as part of Celotex’ presence atEcobuild 2014 – the first time a vehicle ofthis size was allowed into the event.

Aiming to educate architects, contractors andtheir distribution partners to simplify theirroute to regulatory compliance, the InsulatingBritain campaign will see Celotex take part inlive webinars, continue its eye-catchingadvertising, and deliver a series of one hourtechnical presentations from the pink double-decker.

“Our Insulating Britain campaign will ensurethat industry professionals across the UK caneasily access all they need to know about thenew UK Building Regulations,” said PaulEvans, Head of Marketing at Celotex. “Withfurther reductions in CO2 emissions requiredfor England, Wales & Scotland, Celotex productand service solutions will continue to helpsimplify compliance to these new levels.”

With a 12-seat presentation area on the topfloor, the bus provides a perfect venue for theCelotex technical consultants to educate a widerange of industrial professionals.

With the launch and delivery of the InsulatingBritain campaign, Celotex will continue to leadthe education on regulatory compliance byoffering specifiers and contractors industryleading guidance to aid with the understandingand implementation of the latest BuildingRegulations.

For more information, visit www.insulatingbritain.co.uk

Driving InsulatingBritain campaign

Siniat, one of the UK andIreland’s leadingplasterboard producers,has appointed Neil Ashas its new ManagingDirector from 1stJanuary 2014. FormerlySales & CommercialDirector for the UK andIreland, Neil replacesJean-Michel Desmoutierwho moves into a new pan-European rolewithin the Etex Group.

Commenting on his new role, Neil said, “It’s anexciting time for Siniat and I’m delighted to be

given the opportunity to lead sucha dynamic company. We’reambitious for ourselves and ourcustomers and have plans formajor new investments –including at our Bristol plant -together with extensions to ourproduct lines in new markets.”

For more information, please visitwww.siniat.co.uk.

Siniat appoints new ManagingDirector

Plaster and dryliningmanufacturer, BritishGypsum, has extended itsportfolio of product andtechnical information withthe latest edition ofHomeSpec. The sixthedition of the guide isdesigned to helparchitects, contractors andbuilders working onresidential projects choosethe right solutions for the job.

HomeSpec also provides information on newtechnologies and accreditations developed tohelp installers and house builders meetBuilding Regulations in England, Scotland and

Wales, such as the New ApprovedDocument Part L 2013. It alsodetails performance levelsincluding acoustics, thermalefficiency and durability benefitsfor each British Gypsum system.

For more information onHomeSpec, visit:http://www.britishgypsum.com/literature/white-book-sector-guides/homespec

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This new-buildproperty inCheltenhamwas insulatedusing KdB’sAirgreen hybridsystemincorporatingHome-iso andExpert50. Inthis warm roofscenario200mm Home-Iso + Expert50achieves a uvalue of 0.13. In

addition to this the system is airtight, andhas acoustic properties.

Home-iso is a clean polyester insulationmaterial made from 80% recycled plasticbottles and has a thermal performanceguarantee for 25 years. Expert50 is a reflectiveinsulation product and vapour barrier. The Airgreen Hybrid insulation system alsoensures that any natural timber movements donot affect the performance as the insulationwill adjust between the rafters.

For more information, visitwww.kdbinsulation.com

New ways to insulate


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Sheet Materials & Insulation

SuperDeep 170, the high-strength, high-volume guttering system from Kayflow, hasbeen installed on a 75ft agriculturalbuilding in the depths of the Shropshirecountryside. Supplied in grey throughapproved stockist Venture BuildingPlastics, it replaces the shed’s originalcement-fibre rainwater system.

Retired maintenance engineer and small-holder Mr Tom Farmer needed a new systemwith a much greater capacity “It’s been upthere 20 years, since we built the shed. While

the material itself is ok and has stood the testof time, the capacity hasn’t; it’s no longeradequate,” he said. “We have been gettingmore flash storms with large quantities of rainfalling in short, sharp bursts and the currentguttering just can’t cope with it.”

Having researched modern guttering systemsMr Farmer was aware of those with a muchdeeper capacity but the SuperDeep 170 hasexceeded his expectations, “It is a much betterproduct. I have looked at a number of systemsand this one is by far the best.”

With a market leading flow rate of around 10litres per second, the SuperDeep 170 has thecapacity to carry over 10 times more waterthan a standard half round gutter and at leastfive times more water than a standard deepsystem.

Knauf has shown its long-termcommitment to training and innovationin the UK with the official opening of TheCube: its multi-million pound training,visitor and administrative centre.

A striking modernist inspired buildingdesigned by leading architects Allford HallMonaghan Morris, The Cube is a statementof the firm’s ambitions and intent as it notonly showcases its products and systems,but also provides the training facilities toeducate the workforce of the future.

For example, the two-hour fire protectionfor the building’s steel frame is provided byKnauf’s Encasement system. The Cube isinsulated using Knauf ThermaFrame. Theoutside is finished in Aquapanel boards withKnauf Marmorit. Knauf Soundshield Pluscuts down transmitted noise while thepartitions comprise various versions ofKnauf’s Performer system. The ceilingsconsist of perforated panels from Knauf’sCleaneo Akustic range, which not onlyabsorb sound but also improve air quality.On the upper floors of the building, Knauf’sGIFAfloor raised access flooring creates thespace to run services.

A collaboration across all Knauf UKbusinesses, The Cube will teach both thetheory and practice of all areas oflightweight dry construction. Ian Stokes,Knauf Managing Director, said: “There is adesperate shortage of skilled trades in theUK – in Europe as a whole for that matter.By providing the education, knowledge andtraining – from specification to installation –Knauf is not only underwriting thecontinued success of its products andbusiness; but of the British buildingindustry as a whole”.

Knauf Insulation’s Earthwool insulation hasbeen installed as part of RoofSpaceSolution’s award winning RoofSpace I-Roof™ System, at Derwenthorpe Village inYork. The innovative solution achieved a U-value of 0.15 W/m2K and contributed tomeeting Level 4 of the Code for SustainableHomes.

Located in North Yorkshire, the new low carbonhousing community consisting of more than420 homes over several phases is set to be amodel for the future and has been created withsustainability, energy efficiency and theenvironment as the main construction focus.

Patrick Wilson from RoofSpace Solutionscommented: “Derwenthorpe Village was builtto meet the taxing thermal requirements ofcurrent Building Regulations, the Code forSustainable Homes and the Lifetime Homesstandards, as well as addressing the lack ofaffordable family housing within the area.

“Our Panelised RoofSpace I-Roof ™ Systemwas the ideal solution for the project, whichwas based on a fabric first approach. Thanks toour partnership with Knauf Insulation, ourRoofSpace I-Roof ™ System provided the

integrity and thermal performance required tomeet the project’s high energy efficiencytargets.”

The RoofSpace I-Roof ™ System is aninnovative and sustainable timber engineered,panelised roof and wall system. Integral to theRoofSpace I-Roof™ System is KnaufInsulation’s Earthwool insulation.

For more information please visitwww.knaufinsulation.co.uk and www.roofspacesolutions.co.uk

Kayflow SuperDeep 170 exceedsexpectations on agricultural building

Knauf Insulation and Roofspace -Outstanding performance

Cube - trainingand innovation


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Other News

Titan Ladders has introduced a wholerange of new and exciting products for2014, along with a catalogue and price listsdesigned to help independent merchantsgrow sales and capitalise on the upturn inthe construction and home improvementindustries.

Titan’s new range of Aluminium Reform freestanding ladders is available at verycompetitive prices. Included is a portable workplatform which folds for easy storage and

transport, plusa remarkabletower unitdesignedspecifically forthe jobbingbuilder.

Titan alsolaunched newranges of 3-part Reformladders, work

platforms and folding ladders to give Titan themost comprehensive range of fiberglassladder products available.


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The result of high-end, newtechnologicalmanufacturingadvances, VeneerMatch fromPremdor,eliminateshistoricalproblemsassociated withinconsistencies ingrain pattern andvariation in colour.

Veneer Match, availablein Oak, Ash and Walnut,reveals a PEFCaccredited real timberrange with consistentcolour and grain finishesthat could never be foundwith traditional veneers.

The new range is idealfor multi-door corridorlocations, doublematching doors or any

situation where a consistent appearance isdesirable, be it in domestic or commercial

environments.

When quality, uniformity and consistency ofappearance is essential, value for moneyVeneer Match is more than a match for anyother veneered door.

For full details call 0844 2090008 or visitwww.premdor.co.uk

More than a match


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Dickies, the internationallyrenowned workwear brand,has introduced 14 newstyles of safety footwearand improved a further sixstyles for 2014.

New lines in PU/Rubber Sole haveexcellent shock absorption and are heatresistant to 300 degrees; are high slipresistant; and offer extra comfort with

moisture wicking lining and a removablefootbed. Dickies also introduced an ESDtrainer for the first time, the Alfordtrainer, which is suitable for peopleworking in the electronics industry.

Safety footwear standard EN345has been superseded andthe whole Dickiesfootwear range hasbeen re-certified to the

new standard, EN ISO 20345:2011.

For more information on Dickies workwear,visit www.dickiesworkwear.com

Dickies new safety footwear 2014 range


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Rangemaster is proud tolaunch an extension to itscontemporary range cookercollection, Hi-LITE. Thisstriking design is nowavailable as an inductionmodel, in a choice of threewidths to complementkitchens of all sizes- 90cm,100cm and 110cm.

Having launched in 2013, the Hi-LITE is the first range cooker toshowcase a stunningilluminated fascia design, asubtle lighting feature toensure the cooker is the focalpoint of the kitchen. Acontrasting slim glass surfacecomplements this featureproviding a striking, sharpfinish. The Hi-LITE has since

proven itself to be one of the leading designsfor the UK’s favourite range cookermanufacturer and is available in a host ofcolours and finishes.

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Rangemaster presents: Hi-LITE Induction, 90 + 110

Titan ladders 2014 range

Other News

JELD-WEN, the UK’s leadingmanufacturer of timber stairs,windows and doors, haslaunched a new series ofcontemporary stair designs.

The new ranges include Barbican,a double reeded grooved design;Camber, an unusual oak designwith a curved shaped spindles andCasa, a Spanish inspired rangewith black iron spindles, whichcan all be viewed in JELD-WEN’snew stairs brochure. Aimed attrade professionals, the new stairs guideprovides comprehensive details andspecifications of JELD-WEN’s latest ranges.

Phil Chimento, JELD-WEN’sStairs General Manager said:“Our trade customers arealways looking for new styles tooffer to their clients. Thecurrent trends lean towardscontemporary styles overtraditional designs, howevertimber has remained hugelypopular, especially oak. Ourlatest brochure provides clearconcise information and isimage heavy so joiners andtrade professionals can help

their clients visualise each style in their ownhome. We are also supporting customers witha free measurement service, taking full

responsibility for specification, so that tradeprofessionals can install JELD-WEN stairs withconfidence.”

The new brochure also includes detailed stairlayout schemes for joiners and installers,demonstrating the manufacturer’scommitment to catering for the needs of tradeprofessionals.

For further information visitwww.jeld-wen.co.uk

JELD-WEN launches new contemporary stair designs

Stair parts specialist Richard Burbidgehas been crowned the national winner ofthe ‘Investing in Skills’ category at theEngineering Employers Federation (EEF)Future Manufacturing Awards.

A key contributor to the company’s successwas its implementation of the LeanManufacturing philosophy. This saw thebusiness successfully engage staff at alllevels to adopt new ways of working, enablingit to improve efficiency and provide anenhanced service to customers. RichardBurbidge has successfully trained 105 of itsemployees in Lean Manufacturingtechniques since implementing thephilosophy.

The judges said the company’s entry outlineda powerful example of a rapid and wide

reaching training programme that achievedkey business targets and laid down thefoundation for future growth. They wereparticularly impressed by the enthusiasmand energy for ongoing training through achange in culture that reached all within thebusiness.

Paul Haggerty, Group Operations Director forRichard Burbidge said: “We’re delighted thatthe EEF has presented us with thisprestigious national award, which recognisesRichard Burbidge as a leading example ofbest practice when it comes to investing inskills. We would like to thank our employeesfor their enthusiasm and dedication, which isa huge contributing factor when it comes tothe success of Richard Burbidge.”

For more information on Richard Burbidgeplease visit www.stairproject.co.uk.

Richard Burbidge crowned national winner by EEF

Makita’s new EK6100 2-stroke disc cutter isalready proving the challenger against themarket’s established product, according to anindependent review now in the public domain. Disc cutters (also known as petrol engine cut-off saws) are hardworking machines used tocut concrete beams, building blocks, stone and

slabs. The working environment for thesemachines is usually on a busy construction sitewhere conditions are often dusty, hot andrugged. An efficient air intake filtration systemis vital for longevity, and for operators, lowweight and safe, low vibration ratings areessential.

“There has never been any real competitionuntil now,” says Kevin Brannigan, marketingmanager, Makita UK, in reference to the newMakita EK6100. “Feedback from the hireindustry says that the EK6100 represents avery credible alternative. It is lighter andeasier to use, and exceeds the specification ofthe competitor brand with vibration ratings andpower output that is second to none and themachine also offers a valuable extra 10mmdepth of cut.”

The Makita EK6100 disc cutter presently has afurther advantage of a free 3-year service coverpackage which has been extended to allmachines purchased for a limited period into2014.

“It all adds up to a win/win situation for thecustomer and the operator – a market leading,high performance product packed withrewards,” comments Mr Brannigan.

Please visit www.makitauk.com or followMakita on Twitter @MakitaUK.

Makita’s new disc cutter matches market veteran


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