June/July 2020

Contents
FROM THE COVER
20 RECYCLING REVOLUTION
Deceuninck’s Rob McGlennon explains how the
systems house’s commitment to recycling will
help fabricators meet sustainability
demands today and in the future
34 RAPID RESPONSE
Haffner Murat’s Dave Thomas talks to Total
Fabricator about stepping up to the challenges
posed by the coronavirus pandemic
48 CHAIN GANG
Components in ‘normal’ trading conditions
can be overlooked, but in the post-lockdown
era steel reinforcement specialist Anglo
European says the strength of your supply
chain is critical
FEATURES
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16 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
Total Fabricator hears from one installer who’s
looking to do business with what will be ‘leaner, fitter
companies’ at FIT Show 2021
22 HANDS-ON APPROACH
Georgian Bar Company’s Phil Dewhurst Jr reveals how
he and Phil Sr took to the shop floor to keep things
moving throughout the Covid-19 lockdown
28 COLOURFUL OPPORTUNITIES
DoorCo’s Dan Sullivan shares the latest developments
in colour from the composite door manufacturer
40 IT’S GOOD TO TALK
Mila’s Julie Holmes emphasises the importance
of communication when it comes to fabricator /
supplier relationships
42 THE NEW NORMAL WAY TO BUY
VBH’s Gary Gleeson explains how transferring our
personal shopping habits to our working lives can help
the industry get back on its feet
46 BACK ON YOUR FEET
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Window Ware’s Sam Nuckey outlines how the company is
supporting customers at this challenging time
4 T F JUNE/JULY 2020 CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN