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Industry NewsNEW ALI SYSTEMFROM DECEUNINCKACQUISITION UNITES DIGITAL SPECIALISTSPVC-U systems supplier, Deceuninck, hasventured into new territory with the launchof Decalu, a new, ultra-energy efficientaluminium window and door system.Decalu has been designed to combine U-valuesas low as 0.68W/m 2 K, with significantly reducedmanufacturing times and increased installationefficiencies, ‘underpinned by a commitmentto bring new levels of service and flexibility toaluminium systems supply’.Deceuninck Aluminium’sNigel Headford.This includes dual-colour and marine grade asstandard – something which Nigel Headford,Deceuninck Aluminium’s business developmentdirector, says will deliver significantadvantages to fabricators and installers.He said: “Decalu is a proven aluminium system,which is already established throughout Europe.It’s designed to be easy to manufacture, easyto install and cost-effective – adding-value andleaving manufacturers room to build in margin.”“We’re also determined to change expectations ofservice and support in aluminium. This includesoffering dual-colour product as standard.”He added that the Decalu suite of products hasbeen designed to minimise stockholding throughthe use of a single inner frame and mid-section;integrated insulation and pre-inserted, coextrudedgaskets.L-R Graeme Bailey with Paul Callaghan, Business Micros’ Jim Cronie and EDM’s Richie Thornton.Business Micros has acquired Echo Digital ordering portals. With Business Micros’ backing,Media (EDM), better known under its twin we think it has the potential to be even better, andbrands of The Consultancy and The Glazing we will certainly be looking to invest further in bothVault, for an undisclosed sum.the team and the product range.”The move brings together two of the sector’s EDM will operate as a separate business withinbiggest digital specialists and demonstrates the Business Micros group, in the same way thatBusiness Micros’ continuing ambition toBM Aluminium, the specialist aluminium softwarestrengthen its market position in its 41st year. business, has done since 2007.Graeme Bailey, managing director of Business Paul Callaghan, EDM’s managing director,Micros, said: “EDM is already a really good described the acquisition as “a really excitingbusiness, with a great team and really exciting opportunity” for EDM, enabling it to “push on toproducts, particularly in terms of its pricing and the next phase” of its growth.”SYSTEMS SWITCH FOR ARMSTRONGArmstrong Industries is the latest PVC-Uwindow and door manufacturer to#ComeAlong to Kömmerling, after 23 yearswith its former systems supplier.The Coventry-based manufacturer, which hasbeen in business since 1996, operating in theSouth East and Midlands, has already startedproduction of the Kömmerling 70 system in theform of C70 and O70, along with the enhancedPremiLine patio door.It encompasses the Decalu88 bi-folding door;Decalu163 lift-and-slide; the Decalu88 rangeof contemporary casements, reversible, tiltand-turn,and heritage options; and Decalu101Scand, Deceuninck Aluminium’s ultra-energyefficientwindow system, which achievesU-values as low as 0.89W/m 2 K.Gareth Jones, managing director of profine UKand the Kömmerling brand, welcomed ArmstrongIndustries into the Kömmerling family and said:“We’ve got bold plans for 2020 with Fensterbau,several events including a golf day and the launchof an installer scheme to help support all of ourmanufacturing partners including our new onessuch as Armstrong Industries.”Armstrong Industries is the latest PVC-U window and doormanufacturer to #ComeAlong to Kömmerling.8 TF FEB/MAR 2020 CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN
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