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doors & windows EUROCELL MODUS FILLS BATH WITH LIGHT
Heritage colours and kerbside appeal were among the factors that persuaded the planning authorities of
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Bath that Modus PVC-U windows from Eurocell – the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products – were the appropriate alternative to timber on a prime, exposed location near the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
“The planners originally wanted timber windows but that wouldn’t work for our designs because we wanted to install matching fascias and soffits that fitted beneath considerable eaves. This is on an exposed site at the top of a steep hill so they wouldn’t look great for very long,” explains Paul Baker, Regional Managing Director for Bloor Homes South West.
“Timber windows, fascias and soffits would require expensive maintenance because of the scaffolding required to paint them. These PVC-U alternatives not only have kerb-appeal but are maintenance-free”.
Bloor Homes South West had also had experience of the product at other developments throughout the region and had found it answered planning department concerns. It worked with the Eurocell New Build division, which supplied four samples to show the various colours that might work on site and to demonstrate the slim, timber-like sight lines of the Modus system. •34•
“The foil gives an appearance like timber and the colour palette includes the heritage type colours that fit in with a period environment such as Bath,” comments Paul.
Once the Bath and North East Somerset planning department was happy with Bloor’s proposal to use Modus windows in Hazy Grey, it gave the go-ahead for the same product range, but in Agate Grey, to be used at an adjacent development from the other housebuilder.
BBA certified to function satisfactorily for more than 35 years, the Modus range has a U-value of 1.2 W/m² using 4/20/4 mm sealed double-glazed units. This effective thermal performance is due to the 75mm six-chamber profile system used in the Modus that enables the range to achieve a U-value as low as 0.7 by installing triple-glazed units. Consisting of 50% post-consumer recycled PVC-U as standard, this range of doors and windows has a smaller carbon footprint than products made or recycled outside of the UK. Eurocell achieves this by employing dual material extrusion technology (DMET) that layers post-consumer recycled and ‘virgin’ material simultaneously, so the recycled material is concentrated in the central core of the profiles where it cannot be seen once the door or window is installed.
Read the full story here or visit Eurocell.co.uk for more information on how Eurocell can help with your next project.
Clearly, throughout 2020 the pandemic affected a lot of businesses with lockdowns in several of its key markets, staff on furlough at both its customers and suppliers and major door projects cancelled or placed on hold, all adding to a subdued and frustrating trading period. “Our particular need to further test and develop products was also badly hit,” explains Steven Dennard, who looks after Moralt’s International Sales. “Test institutes were unable to offer their services and lack of available finances to fund these developments meant we were all especially happy and eager to welcome 2021.”
“A slower start to the year began to show signs of promise in the Spring and our two-week acoustic test package at IFT in Arnsberg, northern Germany with the support of Mann McGowan showed some excellent product performances and assisted the mood greatly. Our FireSound Xtreme FD120 door now performs acoustically to Rw dB44 as a single leaf door, and as pair, dB43, making this our strongest acoustic product, which at only 58mm thick, is excellent. Further confirmed positive acoustic performances •36•
within the internal “Laminesse” door range with concealed hinges and concealed door closers means that our acoustic door offer has become a lot stronger for contract specifiers.
“A fire door test package FD60 to BS 476 Pt. 22 at DMT in Lathen, Germany in early September in part to compliment the March acoustic testing covering concealed closers and hinges, was our next larger testing programme. Moralt FireSound was the principle focus of these tests and we included an RFID access solution from Assa Abloy in the test doors as well so that specifiers could consider a high acoustic, fire rated door products with electronic card readers for use in hospitality , education, healthcare and administrative environments. The tested doors were all 2440 x 1000mm in size so that we might see a good size scope added to our already comprehensive acoustic and fire range of doors.”
2021 has seen the business continue to make significant investment, for example with the introduction of Hubspot, a CRM system which enables the company to manage product enquiries from around the globe
Klaus Feile, Managing Director, Moralt AG
A WELCOME RETURN FOR DAVE NEWTON
P C Henderson is pleased to welcome back, Dave Newton to the sales and commercial team as he takes on his new role as Sales and Commercial Director.
Dave will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of the commercial side of the business including sales, customer service and marketing.
Dave first worked for P C Henderson from 2001 until 2009 and has since developed his career within the sliding and folding door gear industry. Commenting
on his return to the company,
Dave said, “It is great to be back at P C Henderson, a company that has always enjoyed an enviable reputation within the industry and with customers. The business has evolved significantly since I was last here and I am ready for this new challenge.”
As well as the UK market, P C Henderson enjoys sales globally with customers in 70+ countries. The company has a strong research and development ethos, continually delivering the most innovative and creative products to builders’ merchants, architects, contractors, and home improvement companies. This appealed to Dave as he explained, “I am very impressed with the continual •38•
investment P C Henderson makes in the design and development of new products. Creating improved solutions keeps the business at the forefront of the industry and provides greater choice for our customers.”
Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, the business has enjoyed impressive growth and exceeded its sales targets for the last twelve months. Managing Director, Trevor Cossins commented,
“Dave has a lot of experience, not only of the sliding and folding door hardware industry but of P C Henderson itself. I am looking forward to working with Dave to further develop the commercial offer and build on what we have achieved to date. Covid19 has impacted businesses across the world and with our flexibility and responsive business practices we have been able to adapt and thrive.”
Based in Co. Durham, P C Henderson has one of the most technically advanced manufacturing systems of its kind, consistently achieving ISO 9001 quality certification. The company has a wide network of distributors and representatives and exports to over 70 countries worldwide. Talking about the challenge ahead, Dave said, “The time was right to return to a business that I know can grow and deliver exceptional products and levels of service. I am excited to see what we can achieve in the next twelve months.”
The focus of the business in recent months has been on improving the customer journey for both existing and new clients, and as part of this, will soon launch a new website for the UK. The new website will have improved functionality and search along with the highest levels of security for online payments. Payment options will be increased to include Apple Pay and Paypal as well as traditional card payment options. In addition, there will be secure online account access for customers to store, review and re-order products.
www.pchenderson.com
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performance is its innovative composite structure – a patented triple composite of polymer resins, inorganic minerals and acrylic colorants that is extruded to give excellent dimensional strength and stability. With no wood fibres or any other organic material included, it will never absorb moisture, never rot and never attract insects that could damage its fabric.
That makes it especially robust, even in the most extreme weather conditions. Coastline has excellent wind, hail and impact resistance, and even if it does pick up minor bumps and scrapes, they’ll be practically invisible from the kerbside because of its fade-resistant, through colour formulation – unlike cement boards. Even after years of service it never needs painting or treating, and all it takes to bring it back to its brilliant best is the occasional clean with a garden hose. Good looking Coastline doesn’t just protect and preserve the fabric of the building. It does it in true style, with a range of 6 attractive New England colours:
• Anthracite Grey • Moondust Grey • Pigeon Blue • Oyster • Soft Green • Taupe. Individual Coastline panels butt together in exactly the same way as timber panels, with a natural, embossed wood cladding finish to complete the authentic timber facade effect. Perfect for all kinds of jobs, from new build to refurbishments to park homes that have to fit in with the shades of the countryside around them to tired old brick exteriors in need of a facelift.
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All the materials used in its manufacture are 100% recyclable. Because it’s made from such a durable, long-lasting composite, it never needs painting or treating with preservatives, both of which can contain volatile chemicals that can be harmful to the environment.
