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Jan 2012 - PVC-U windows deliver ‘eight-year pay back’ - new report

A new pan-European report has found that PVC-U windows can pay for themselves in as little as eight years when assessed against the total cost of ownership.

Jan 2012 - Epwin Group and Latium merge

The Epwin Group and Latium have merged with immediate effect [17/1/12] to create a significant and diverse new UK building products group.

Jan 2012 - New national survey shows ‘sustainability’ ranked as low priority for UK households

A new poll reveals that UK householders rank the ‘sustainability’ of building products as among their lowest priorities when choosing home improvements.

Nov 2011 - Low carbon fully recycled windows supplied to sheltered housing scheme

Advanced performance thermally efficient windows, featuring frames manufactured solely from recycled PVC-U, have been supplied to a Birmingham sheltered housing scheme.

Nov 2011 - Regional developer heads for greener pastures with Swish

Regional developer Cawrey Homes has specified Swish fascias, soffits and cladding in hazy grey for its new eco development, Fielding Meadow.

Nov 2011 - Epwin Group unveils Central London showcase

The Epwin Group, will unveil its new permanent exhibition at the Building Centre, London on the 1st December.

Nov 2011 - GRP composite doors: an untapped opportunity - new poll

A new national consumer poll by super-fabricator Sierra suggests the retail GRP composite door market remains a still largely untapped commercial opportunity.

Nov 2011 - Safedoors launches unique online promotion tool

Safedoors customers can now create their own personalised promotional flyers, using a unique new design tool on the Safedoors website.

Oct 2011 - Rotherham Firm Expands Into New Location

Rotherham-based building supplies company, Quay Plastics has moved to impressive new premises, following a successful sales year.

Oct 2011 - New Retail Brochure From Safedoors

A new retail brochure showcasing Safedoors' extensive range of high quality GRP composite doors is now available for fabricators and installers.

Oct 2011 - Hidden long term cost of austerity - warning

Public sector organisations are sacrificing best value in pursuit of low prices with potentially significant long term budgetary costs, according to a new warning.

Oct 2011 - New Safedoor Retail OFFER from Permadoor

Builders' merchants can make the most of rising demand for composite doors with the new Safedoors retail offer, available exclusively from the original composite door manufacturer, Permadoor.

Oct 2011 - Changing with the seasons: Swish launches new lead generation site

Swish Window and Door Systems has launched a new website firmly focussed on consumer lead generation for its fabricator and installer network.

Oct 2011 - Profile 22 simplifies window specification

Profile 22 has launched the latest version of its specification guide, developed to support architects and specifiers find their way through the sometimes complex process of window and door specification.

Oct 2011 - Cutting the risk out of regulatory compliance

Dekura has launched a new certificate which can be used by fabricators and installers to demonstrate their compliance with a raft of regulations governing responsible disposal of waste.

Oct 2011 - Order Safedoors online via new website

A new Safedoors website is now live, featuring an online ordering facility for the full range of high quality GRP composite doors now available as part of Permadoor’s new dedicated retail offer.

Oct 2011 - Appearance and security biggest sales drivers - national survey

A new national consumer poll by super-fabricator Sierra reveals appearance and security are the single most important factors for homeowners when buying new windows and doors.

Sep 2011 - New Safedoors retail offer from Permadoor

The original composite door manufacturer Permadoor has launched a new dedicated retail offer, providing fabricators and installers with reliable, friendly service and a proven product range, all supported by the £multi-million Epwin Group.

Sep 2011 - Black wood grain roofline from Swish adds elegance to Norfolk development

Developer Norfolk Homes has completed the installation of fascias, soffits and cladding in black foiled PVC from Swish Building Products.

Sep 2011 - ‘Can’t get no satisfaction?’ switch to Swish

More than 95 per cent of roofline stockists supplied by Swish Building Products reported the company’s overall performance as ‘good’, ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’, according to a new customer satisfaction survey.

Sep 2011 - Prioritising sustainability in schools

Window, door and curtain walling schools specialist Profile 22 has warned many schools property managers are investing in green energy technologies without corresponding investment in the thermal efficiency of the fabric of school buildings.

Sep 2011 - New Permadoor Eco Options Offer Improved Door Performance

Social housing specialist Permadoor has introduced a choice of new Eco Options to its GRP composite door range to help specifiers improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of housing stock through improved door performance.

Sep 2011 - Worth far more than the paper it’s written on

Swish Window and Door Systems has added a new and highly cost effective consumer insurance backed guarantee to its authorised installer scheme designed to tip the ‘sales’ balance in the favour of its members.

Sep 2011 - Profile 22 unveils new triple glazed 'Code 6' window system

Profile 22, the commercial window systems specialist, has launched a new triple glazed bead options capable of achieving U-values as low as 0.8 W/m2K.

Sep 2011 - ‘Double-decker’ WER and foils campaign delivers ‘Boost’ to PVC-U aesthetics

Profile 22 fabricator, Stafford has secured a two-year contract to supply foiled WER ‘A’ rated windows to Bournville Works Housing Society.

Sep 2011 - Grey finish roofline from Swish Building Products delivers at contemporary development

Essex-based developer Parkland Developments has completed the installation of fascias and soffits in the Hazy Grey coloured finish from Swish Building Products.

Aug 2011 - Dekura announces six-figure investment

Dekura, the UK’s leading PVC-U recycler, has announced six figure investment in its recycling plant as part of the first phase of major growth plans.

Aug 2011 - When time is money

Seal-Lite Group has reported manufacturing efficiencies of up to 25 per cent since signing to the TwentyFour-Seven system from Swish Window and Doors late last year.

Aug 2011 - Forward thinking, traditional values: Epwin Group records more than 35 years in business

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building products supplier has recorded its 35th year in business in what remains a turbulent year for the UK window industry.

Aug 2011 - New North South composite door set offer unveiled

Safedoors and Safedoor Scotland have unveiled two distinct new composite door set offers specifically developed to serve markets north and south of the border through dedicated ranges.

Aug 2011 - New Swish Building Products accreditation ‘scores’ developers Code points

Swish Building Products has secured the green standard BES6001 across its roofline range, delivering instant point wins to house builders under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Jul 2011 - Swish sales coordinator leads England to victory at the golf World Team Cup

Swish Window and Door Systems sales coordinator Tony Lloyd has led the England team to an historic victory at the golfing World Team Cup.

Jul 2011 - New social housing brochure from Permadoor

Social housing specialist Permadoor has introduced a new brochure covering its extensive range of composite and fire doors for housing, flats and outbuildings.

Jul 2011 - Wrekin Windows on display at Manchester Eco-House

Wrekin Windows, the specialist supplier of low maintenance PVC-U windows to the social housing sector, has a new range of sustainable windows and doors on display in Manchester’s pioneering eco-house project.

Jul 2011 - Quantal launches new sun room GRP fascia detail

Quantal has unveiled its new sun room fascia detail and ‘orangery’ flat roof façade, developed to deliver enhanced aesthetics and more closely emulate the appearance of a traditional orangery installation.

Jul 2011 - Dekura appoints new MD

Dekura, the UK’s leading PVC-U recycler, has appointed Richard Morris as its new managing director.

Jul 2011 - Profile 22 secures Sustainable Housing Awards short listing for its low carbon recycled window system

Profile 22, has been short listed in the sustainability innovation category of the Sustainable Housing Awards 2011 for its low carbon BRE rated recycled window system RECO22.

Jul 2011 - Shooter Targets London 2012 With Window Store Support

Olympic hopeful Charlotte Kerwood has received backing from PVC-U building products expert, Window Store, in her bid to represent Great Britain at London 2012.

Jun 2011 - Sales coordinator to lead English team at the Golf World Team Cup

Swish Window and Door Systems sales coordinator Tony Lloyd will captain the England team at this summer’s golfing World Team Cup.

Apr 2011 - ISO14001: Fuelling efficiency

Roofline and rainwater manufacturer Swish Building Products has achieved an 8.5 per cent cut in fuel consumption of its fleet per tonne of product delivered despite increasing sales volumes.

Apr 2011 - ‘Security by design’ – PatioMaster announces SBD offering

PatioMaster has been awarded the security standard Secured by Design (SBD) for its new enhanced security inline sliding door range.

Mar 2011 - Epwin Group to showcase flagship BRE A+ 100 per cent recycled window at Greenbuild

The Epwin Group will showcase its award winning range of sustainable and low maintenance building products at Greenbuild Manchester.

Mar 2011 - Redefining sustainability in an age of austerity

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building products group, has warned that choices of building material and products in a new age of austerity could exert an adverse impact on the built environment for generations to come.

Mar 2011 - Epwin Group WER and U-value calculator wins BSi approval

U-Comply, the U-value and WER calculator and Part L compliance tool from the Epwin Group has secured approval from professional standards body BSi.

Feb 2011 - Profile 22 secures BRE A+ rating for its low-carbon recycled window system

Profile 22 has become the first and only PVC-U window systems company to secure a dedicated A+ rating across all domestic applications for its low carbon recycled window system RECO22.

Feb 2011 - Epwin Group listed in Sunday Times Top Track 250

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building products group, has been listed as one of the UK’s top 250 mid-market businesses.

Feb 2011 - Quiet optimism despite squeeze on margins – Epwin Group market barometer

The Epwin Group has unveiled new research which suggests the window industry remains quietly optimistic about its prospects in 2011, despite continuation of tough trading conditions.

Dec 2010 - Epwin Group to return to ecobuild with award winning product portfolio

Attending the green building expo for the fourth year in succession, the Group will profile amongst other products its new fully sculptured 98 per cent recycled window system.

Oct 2010 - No ‘second thought’ – the Epwin Group gives its backing to new plastics safety initiative

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building products group, has signed-up to a new initiative to cut the rate of injury within the plastics industry.

Sep 2010 - ‘No Fuss’ WER and U-value solution launched by the Epwin Group

A new cost-effective and easy route to Part L compliance has been unveiled by Epwin Group extrusion businesses, Profile 22 and Swish Window and Door Systems.

Jun 2010 - Watford Community Housing Trust and Profile 22 shortlisted for top award

A commitment by Watford Community Housing Trust and window systems leader Profile 22 to recover and recycle 25,000 old PVC-U window frames has been shortlisted for a top award for sustainability in housing.

May 2010 - Epwin Group nominated in top national product award for the second year in succession

The Epwin Group, the low maintenance building products supplier, has been nominated by judges in the National Recycling Awards Best Recycled Product category for the second year in succession.

Mar 2010 - The language of business – Epwin Group reports successful ecobuild 2010

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building products group, has reported new recognition of PVC-U sustainability among attendees at ecobuild 2010.

Mar 2010 - Profile 22 – advanced performance dual colour option windows that are ‘green’ all the way through

Profile 22 has unveiled its new range of dual colour and finish option windows that combine advanced thermal performance and high recycled content with enhanced aesthetics.

Dec 2009 - Epwin Group to showcase award winning ‘green’ innovations

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, will be showcasing its award winning range of advanced sustainable and energy efficient PVC-U products at ecobuild 2010.

Nov 2009 - Recycled energy efficient PVC-U window by the Epwin Group scoops top product award at the National Recycling Awards 2009

The Epwin Group, the low maintenance building products supplier, has claimed the Best Recycled Product Award at the National Recycling Awards 2009.

Jul 2009 - UK’s first ‘closed loop’ PVC-U window recycling project completed in Manchester

The UK’s first installation of PVC-U windows, manufactured from 98 per cent recycled old post-consumer end of life PVC-U window frames, has been completed by a Manchester social housing provider.

Apr 2009 - Epwin Group reports growing market share

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, has reported continuing growth in market share.

Mar 2009 - Swish cuts carbon footprint with recycled rainwater system

Swish Building Products has launched a new low maintenance, ‘low CO2’, recycled PVC rainwater system, bringing thousands of tons of end of life material back into use.

Mar 2009 - ‘Green innovation can support economic recovery’ says poll of ecobuild attendees

The Government must do more to support green innovation in building to help the sector climb out of recession, according to the findings of a new survey.

Jan 2009 - Epwin Group to showcase ‘green’ innovations

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, will be showcasing its new generation of advanced sustainable and energy efficient PVC-U products at ecobuild.

Nov 2008 - Sierra sees green

Super-fabricator Sierra Windows has launched a new range of low-maintenance, energy-efficient products that are not just green on the inside but green on the outside too.

Oct 2008 - Epwin Group listed in Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, has been listed as one of the UK’s top 250 mid-market businesses.

Feb 2008 - Epwin Group warns of the long term cost ‘eco-disinformation’

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, has reported a successful first outing to Eco-build but warned confusion surrounding the sustainability of PVC-U products could cost the construction industry dear.

Feb 2008 - The retail ‘authority’ – Swish reinvigorates its authorised installer scheme

Swish Window and Door Systems has reinvigorated its authorised installer scheme, delivering unparalleled support to installers in the home improvement market.

Jan 2008 - Epwin unveils World’s first fully recycled window at Eco-build

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, will be showcasing the World’s first fully recycled PVC-U window at Eco-Build this February.

Jan 2008 - New Year – new advanced system

Swish Window and Door Systems has started commercial production of its new advanced TwentyFour-Seven system featuring technical innovations specifically designed to meet shifting consumer expectations.

Dec 2007 - Epwin reinforces its ‘green’ credentials at Eco-build

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, will unveil its new recycled composite material (RCM) reinforcement at Eco-Build this coming February.

Oct 2007 - Swish the ‘one-stop-shop’ for home improvements

Swish the specialist window and door and roofline and rainwater company will showcase its extensive range of low maintenance PVC-U products at this years Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC April 10th to 13th.

Oct 2007 - Epwin Group to showcase ‘New Generation’ of sustainable PVC-U products

The Epwin Group, the specialist low maintenance building materials group, will be showcasing its new generation of advanced sustainable and energy efficient PVC-U products at Eco-Build this coming February.

Aug 2007 - Epwin invests £6.5million in Swish brand growth

The Epwin Group has unveiled its plans for a £6.5 million programme of investment in Swish Window and Door Systems that will re-launch the Swish brand to the consumer market.

Aug 2007 - Epwin unveils investment in a greener future

The Epwin Group has announced the acquisition of Celuplas, giving it new and increased capacity to recycle post-consumer waste PVC-U.

Jul 2007 - Epwin acquires injection moulding business

The Epwin Group has announced the acquisition of injection moulding business KB Plastic Mouldings.

May 2007 - Epwin launches new advanced RCM reinforcement

The Epwin Group has unveiled its new recycled composite material (RCM) reinforcement introduced as part of its ongoing commitment to drive forward sustainable modes of manufacture.