Skills gap should be a primary concern
Mark Wadsworth, MD of Senior Architectural Systems discusses how going back to school could help secure the future success of the fenestration industry
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The perfect FIX
CR Smith has extended its commercial relationship with Edinburgh Trams after agreeing to sponsor two further vehicles, bringing its total to 20.
The business became...
Glasgow manufacturer is ‘best story never told’
“WE have a different approach to meeting our customer’s needs,” said Michael Luby, sales director of Russell Timber Technology. “We’re not just selling them...
Planned maintenance specialist secures window replacement contract
A window replacement contract involving up to 480 properties is underway in Glasgow.
Glen Oaks Housing Association has embarked on a planned maintenance programme in...
Doors and windows specialist unveils new Kirkcaldy factory
CMS Window Systems has officially opened a new 8,500 sq ft factory in Kirkcaldy, which has been tipped to create a number of manufacturing jobs.
The...
CR Smith reports seventh year of growth
WINDOWS, doors and conservatories company CR Smith has seen a rise in both turnover and profits for the seventh successive year.
The firm’s revenues for...
Stylish windows prove to be the ‘Rationel’ choice
DANISH-designed doors and windows are set to be shown off at an open weekend in Aberdeenshire.
Rationel has launched a new window and door range...
Online order system leads to ‘dramatic’ rise in sales
ORIGIN claims that the introduction of an online quoting and ordering system for its doors and windows products has resulted in “exponential business growth”.
The...
A picture of health: Senior systems specified for award-winning East Renfrewshire building
EASTWOOD Health Centre in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, has made use of Senior Architectural Systems’ Hybrid timber aluminium curtain walling and aluminium windows and doors.
The...
Apple of the eye: CMS earns top environmental award
CUMBERNAULD-based CMS Window Systems has won a Scottish Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice 2018.
The windows, doors and curtain walling specialist was presented...
Saveheat aims to be “one-stop shop”
SUPPLIER of aluminium, timber, glass and PVCu window products, the Saveheat Group, is looking to become a “one-stop shop” for the construction, commercial and...
Revolving door “ticks all the boxes”
AUTOMATIC door specialist TORMAX has completed the installation of a 4-leaf automatic door and swing pass door at Iona House in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Working with...
New directors tipped to drive glass business forward
INDEGLAS has appointed two senior managers to its board of directors to help drive the firm’s expansion plans.
The interior glass solution provider has...
Foundations for growth
WINDOWS, doors and conservatories specialist, CR Smith, has claimed that almost 40% of customers wanting a conservatory are “caught out” by additional costs of...
A study in efficiency
When it comes to specifying windows for education facilities, the learning curve can be steep owing to the growing requirement for schools to maximise...
Firm is a ‘cut’ above
CMS Window Systems has installed two new Stuga ZX5 PVC cutting and prepping machining centres at its Castlecary factory in a bid to increase...
Origin targets million mark after milestones
ALUMINIUM doors, windows and blinds manufacturer Origin recently marked two major milestones.
The business made the 200,000th Origin bi-fold door and 50,000th Origin window at...
Back to basics: NorDan CEO wants industry to focus more on quality
Alex Brown, CEO of the Norwegian windows and doors manufacturer NorDan, responds to a recent Project Scotland article with leading quantity surveyor, Michael C...
Local knowledge key to Scottish growth
A strong product, workforce and service capability sounds like a good basis for any business targeting growth and expansion.
Martin Revie, who was appointed general...
A dram fine facility
A £30 million Scotch whisky distillery used architectural glazing by Kawneer to improve transparency and showcase its equipment in a bright and spacious setting.
Kawneer’s...
