EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS PUBLISHES NEW SUSTAINABILITY BROCHURE

Epwin Window Systems has published a new sustainability brochure that highlights its environmental commitments throughout the business.

Phil Parry, Business Development Director, said: “Here at Epwin Window Systems, sustainability is front and centre across all our business practices. It’s not only the responsible thing to do, but there are clear commercial advantages too because end users increasingly prioritise sustainability in their purchasing decisions.”

The eight-page brochure highlights Epwin Window Systems’ cradle-to-cradle approach to the sustainability of its multiple systems.

Epwin Window Systems is the only UK-based PVC-U systems company certified to the requirements of BES 6001: Issue 3.0. This demonstrates the company has ensured – and can prove – that its products have been made with constituent materials that have been responsibly sourced.

As further evidence of its sustainability commitment, it was the first UK-based systems company to achieve the VinylPlus® Product Label, the scheme that makes it easy for customers and markets to identify the most sustainable and high-performance PVC-U products.

The company has a zero to landfill policy. Waste management processes are designed to segregate waste at source and all waste from its site is segregated and sent by registered waste carriers for recycling. Waste bar lengths are recycled into RCM (recycled composite material) for use in thermal inserts for outerframes, sashes, transoms and mullions.

In use, all Epwin Window Systems products have been designed to maximise thermal efficiency and meet and exceed regulatory requirements. This helps specifiers, contractors, fabricators and installers to meet environmental targets – and give end users low maintenance products that help create thermally efficient homes.

Epwin Group has recently acquired the British company Poly-Pure Ltd, a leading recycler of post-consumer PVC-U window and door frames. The acquisition means it can take PVC-

U window and door frames at the end of their useful life, recycle the PVC-U content, and incorporate the reclaimed material back into new extruded building products manufactured across the Group. Phil said:

“This latest Group acquisition fully closes the recycling loop to cover the complete product lifecycle. Plus, like us, Poly-Pure is a UK based company, which means we can proudly say our products are made (and fully recycled) in Britain.”

Phil concluded: “We have a long track record of commitment to the environment. Back in 2009 we were the first UK systems company to offer a 100% recycled window. But our progress to date is just the start. We have well-developed and impactful programmes in place to continue to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance sustainability across all our activities, products and processes. We have aligned our operations to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and are developing an Environmental Social Governance framework and targets. In short, here at Epwin Window Systems we’ve made a commitment to a greener tomorrow.”

The new sustainability brochure is available to download from the company’s Connect digital portal.

Tel: 0845 340 3968 – www.epwinwindowsystems.co.uk

Kolorseal Provides Perfect Colour Options For Contech Conservatory Roofing Ltd

Contech Conservatory Roofing Ltd is a customer oriented business that has a long-standing working relationship with Kolorseal on coloured roofing projects. Based in Stoke on Trent, the company prides itself on offering tailored solutions to meet the needs of an ever changing market.

The Kolorseal team fully understands the need to provide choice and quality standards for Contech customers when colour is specified. The two companies work together to provide high calibre solutions and excellent customer service for the end user, particularly as demand for coloured products is increasing.

Over the years, Gareth Jones, Managing Director at Contech Conservatories has noticed how colour is being used more frequently to create striking finishes and powerful messages on projects, particularly if this requires something a little out of the ordinary.

He comments, “The use of colour is becoming even more important on modern projects as end users know they can add their own personal style to a home or commercial building. As a company we want to ensure we can give as broad a choice as possible which is where Kolorseal excels.”

Matching corporate colours on projects is nothing new for both teams and this can be shown on the complete refurbishment of a prestige car company’s head office, near Stoke. There was an important stipulation on the project that colour matching was essential as everything had been rebranded and things needed to be kept commensurate. Bifold doors, windows and guttering were required externally and internally to match the company logo in a dark green shade.

Gareth Jones, Director, Contech Conservatory Roofing Ltd comments, “The entire project was manufactured according to the exact specification of our customer and the business owners wishes for this extremely high specification job.”

He concludes, “This particular combination worked a treat and it provides a contemporary feel with a classic finish that the end user has been thrilled with since the installation was completed.”

When looking at corporate colour matching Deborah Hendry, Managing Director at Kolorseal comments, “ When matching colours for business such as this, it is important that the tone will also complement the style of the original building.

On any colour spraying contract we always work with our customers to ensure that the correct shades can be matched exactly - we understand the importance of this particularly when replicating a company’s colour brand, which could fade in time if not sprayed properly. We have many options for customers to choose from from RAL charts through to Farrow and Ball and beyond.”

For more information on the products and services available from Kolorseal please visit www.kolorseal.co.uk or call 01924 454 856 to discuss colour coating requirements. For Contech Conservatory Roofing Ltd please visit the website www.contechconservatories. co.uk or call 01782 593 968.

DEBAR EXPANDS BI-FOLD HARDWARE RANGE WITH NEW LINE OF SLEEK AND MODERN DOOR HANDLES

Debar has further expanded its portfolio of bi-fold hardware products with the launch of a brandnew line of contemporary and modern bi-fold door handles.

Velté is a sleek and minimalist range of handles which is suitable for most intermediate bi-fold door locking panels. Plus, with its modern, clean and seamless appearance the handles add a touch of elegance to any home’s bi-fold door system. Developing quality products is a huge priority for the leading Bradford-based bifold manufacturer and so the team has specially designed these handles so they not only look aesthetically excellent but are also highperforming.

All screws are concealed by a patent pending aesthetic plate to create a seamless clean look for the homeowner, while also boasting a unique anti-rotating innovation to deliver extra security by ensuring that the handle remains in place and cannot be tampered with by unauthorised persons – giving homeowners true peace of mind.

With three different choices available within the range, the Velté handles offer a variety of options for homeowners. One of which includes a landmark product which is the company's first handle that includes an impressive integrated cylinder.

Debar also offers a standard handle and a handle that features an escutcheon for an 18mm Euro cylinder. The handle tilts outwards for easy operation and is completely flat when not in use, making it the perfect addition to any home.

Constructed from zinc die cast and steel spindle, these robust handles fit on gearboxes or shoot bolt locks with 7mm spindle and 43