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KALL KWIK

– THE WINDOW MACHINERY EXPERTS THAT ARE MAKING THE DIFFERENCE

While most window machinery companies concentrate on making sales, Kall Kwik are more interested in making a difference.

With the introduction of a new face, a new brand and a new mission, the window machinery experts are providing customers with an unprecedented level of support through every stage of the production process. Spearheading this new approach and philosophy is Chris Bailey. With almost 20 years at Business Micros, the industry’s best-known machinery software company, Chris has been enlisted as Kall Kwik’s UK and Ireland Business Development Manager, enabling customers to benefit from his extensive industry experience. “At Kall Kwik, we are doing things differently,” says Chris. “It’s such a fastchanging market, particularly after the effects of COVID-19 and the lockdown. It’s no longer good enough to just make a sale, install the equipment and then move on to the next potential customer. Fabricators need much greater support and service. “The expertise offered by Kall Kwik sets us apart from other window machinery companies. We don’t just ensure that our customers get better equipment, we strive to make sure that they are better equipped to manage their whole manufacturing process. “Understanding the end to end demands for a fabrication business, from supplier through to customer, is crucial to making the right choices in machinery and that’s where my expertise comes into play. We can identify the efficiencies and links that need to be in place to maximise efficiency for the long term, not just as a short-term fix. “Kall Kwik are dedicated to building partnerships with our customers. If you want to find out more about how exactly we can work with you to improve your operations, feel free to give me a call on 0161 486 1911 to discuss this in more detail.” Tel: 0161 486 1911 - www.kallkwik.uk.com

SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS LAUNCHES VISIOSUN PRIVACY GLASS

Saint-Gobain Glass has announced the launch of a new textured glass for the residential and commercial glazing markets, that provides high levels of privacy without sacrificing natural light.

Visiosun features parallel lines that create a reeded glass effect. It offers high transparency, allowing large amounts of natural light to flood into a room, combined with high privacy levels. Jenni Young, Market Manager - Premium Residential and Design & Deco at SaintGobain Glass said: “Visiosun is easy to process, cut and handle and is available in a wide range of thicknesses and dimensions. It features a directional pattern which can be used in both vertical and horizontal orientation for vast creative scope. It also offers a highly neutral appearance due to the extra clear substrate used in its production, allowing for light and privacy to go hand in hand while also personalising any space.” The privacy glass is an ideal product for interior design projects such as doors and partitions, showers and bath screens, display cases, shelves, tabletops and countertops, as well as external architecture including canopies, parapets and facades. Jenni added: “This really is a versatile and stylish privacy glass product that will help to create dynamic interior spaces and architecturally interesting buildings. It is a welcome addition to our existing range of high-quality textured glass designs.” Download a brochure and order glass samples here https://uk.saint-gobainbuilding-glass.com/en-gb/visiosun.

VICTORIAN SLIDERS ANNOUNCED AS FINALISTS IN THREE NFA 2020 CATEGORIES

Victorian Sliders are proud to announce that they have been named as finalists in three categories at this year’s National Fenestration Awards.

Once again, the company has been nominated for Vertical Sliding Window Company, PVC Company, and Fabricator/ Manufacturer. The National Fenestration Awards are the industry’s fastest-growing, independent awards event. Launched in 2013, and now into its eighth campaign, the NFA’s aim to be the fairest, most inclusive fenestration event, rewarding the very best the sector has to offer. Winners are decided by the votes of thousands of installers, fabricators, and others throughout the sector, meaning winning an award is a much sought-after achievement.

“We are extremely happy to have been shortlisted in three great categories at the NFA’s.

Victorian Sliders’ Group Managing Director Andy Jones comments: “We are extremely happy to have been shortlisted in three great categories at the NFA’s. “Victorian Sliders has come so far in the past 15 years, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of our loyal customers. “It was fantastic to win the NFA for Vertical Sliding Window Company last year and being a finalist again is a great acknowledgement of just how much the Victorian Sliders team have achieved. “We would like to encourage all our customers, and anyone who works in the fenestration sector, to vote for us again in 2020. It would be an honour to win, and we wish all the other finalists the best of luck.”

To place your vote, visit www.fenestrationawards.co.uk/nfa2020. Voting closes on Tuesday 24th November at 10pm. Based in South Wales, Victorian Sliders started up in 2005 and is now Europe’s largest specialist manufacturers of PVC-u vertical sliding sash windows. For more information visit www.victoriansliders.co.uk or call 01269 846200.

A BESPOKE SOLUTION FROM HAFFNER MURAT

Leading machinery specialists, Haffner Murat have reported a significant upturn in enquiries from PVC-U and aluminium fabricators interested in using automation in the new normal. Dave Thomas, Managing Director at Haffner Murat, said: ”We are a reliable and experienced machinery partner for businesses interested in automation. We have a wide range of CNC machining centres and we work closely with our customers to ensure they get the solutions their business needs. This even extends to developing bespoke machine solutions if required.”

Haffner Murat offers an impressive range of 25 CNC machining centres, covering both PVC-U and aluminium fabrication and with options for businesses of all sizes. As well as off-the-shelf machines, the company also offers bespoke solutions, which can be designed and built within 12 to 16 weeks depending on the complexity of the machine. Dave comments: “We always put our customers first by providing free, impartial consultancy as standard practice. We listen closely to their requirements and use our engineering expertise to recommend the solution that will give them what they need, whether that’s a standard or a bespoke machine option. Our high level of repeat business is evidence that people trust and value our input.” Haffner Murat is the sole UK agent of Haffner and Murat Machinery, which designs innovative and high-quality engineered products at some of the most competitive industry prices. It is also the agents for FOM and Italmac aluminium fabrication machinery, which both have international reputations for quality machinery that combines the latest technology with skilled engineering protocols. Dave concludes: “Automation is an excellent solution for operating in the ‘new normal’. It gives fabricators the ability to do more with less because one machine can do the work of several people. It provides a solution for having the minimum number of people needed on site – while still being able to operate productively and profitably and allows production to scale up or down depending on production levels. And by working with us, you’ll get the machine you need to take your business forward so you can survive and thrive.” Tel: 01785 222421 www.haffnermurat.com

H&H ADDS AN EMMEGI ACE CARD TO ITS DECK

H&H Architectural Systems in Rowley Regis has become the first fabricator in the UK to have a brand new Emmegi Comet X6HP machining centre installed.

The new model variant features a single work area for machining bars up to 7m long without having to move the profile and a pendular mode which allows for two independent work areas if required. It is a large scale 4-axis CNC machine designed to maximise volumes and optimise efficiency. The two work areas and two supplementary axes to position the vices and reference stops mean that fabricators can potentially work on four separate pieces at the same time, while the 7m makes it ideal for fabricators producing curtain walling. H&H, which designs, manufactures and installs bespoke aluminium features and fabrications for commercial clients across the UK, chose the Comet X6HP to replace a much smaller, less capable machine from a different manufacturer as it prepares for the next stage in an ambitious expansion programme. Managing Director Alan Hilsdon explained: “We were looking for a machine which would allow us to increase output in line with our planned growth, without increasing our manpower. We liked the fact that the Comet X6HP was a brand-new model with all the features we wanted and at a price which we knew we would give us a quantifiable payback.” “We’re really delighted to be the first fabricator in the UK to have this superb machine installed in our factory – it’s nice to have another ace card in our deck!” H&H had never bought from Emmegi before and the team had no preconceived expectations, beyond the fact that the machine design and quality would be good. However, what has particularly impressed H&H has been the customer experience from Emmegi, which Alan was keen to point out has been outstanding throughout. He added: “The entire buying journey was excellent – from the first contact right through to the commissioning. “The Emmegi team took the time to understand exactly what we needed from

“H&H is the first fabricator to have the X6HP installed but we are already seeing further enquiries from other companies looking to upgrade to the very latest model.”

our machine in terms of features and output before recommending the X6HP model as the ideal solution. They kept us informed throughout and the installation and commissioning were smooth and straightforward. We cannot fault the service and professionalism.” Ian Latimer, Emmegi’s Managing Director says that the launch of the X6HP is typical of Emmegi’s approach to customisation – continually improving its core product range to add useful new features. He says: “The Comet range is already hugely popular but Emmegi never rests on its laurels and is always looking to push further advancements and be first with the latest innovations. “H&H is the first fabricator to have the X6HP installed but we are already seeing further enquiries from other companies looking to upgrade to the very latest model.” More details at: www.emmegi.com and http://www.warleyholdings.co.uk/

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