September/October2020

Window Updates
For further info on all these window updates and more, visit www.total-installer.co.uk
FURTHER INSPIRATION WITH NEW MY RESIDENCE
The ‘eagerly anticipated’ second issue of My Residence magazine from The Residence Collection is
currently available as a download or in print on recycled paper.
My Residence continues to be inspired by some of the biggest brands in the home improvement sector and
also embraces content from social media channels including Instagram and Pinterest. The 36-page publication
features case studies with inspiring photography; the journey from enquiry through to installation and the unique
design and performance credentials of The Residence Collection of windows and doors.
Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director of The Residence Collection said: “It’s more important than ever
before for brands to be highly visible and to have points of differentiation and this latest publication helps convey
this perfectly. Across The Residence Collection, we’ve seen a surge of enquiries from consumers and considerably
increased activity from both manufacturing and installation partners.” www.residencecollectiontrade.co.uk
ELITE 70 WINDOWS SPECIFIED FOR HOUSING SCHEME
Spectus Window Systems’ Elite 70 windows have been specified and installed in the development of
47 affordable homes built into the fabric of Edinburgh’s historic Edmonstone walled garden.
The development project has 16 cottage flats and 31 houses made up of one, two and three-bedroom
properties. The design respects the existing wall and has seen the historic structure become an integral part
of the fabric of the new homes.
As a complete product system, Spectus’ Elite 70 had all the credentials required, not least because it could
deliver the reversible, tilt and turn and casement windows the project required and maintain a streamlined,
seamless appearance throughout. The 483 windows were manufactured in anthracite grey on white, to create
an aluminium-like appearance on the exterior with an understated neutral interior. www.spectus.co.uk
EXLABESA ACCEPTED INTO PRESTIGIOUS GROUP
Systems company exlabesa have been accepted into the prestigious Made in Britain group of
UK-based manufacturers.
The fast-growing community was established to celebrate and raise awareness of quality British
manufacturing businesses.
To be eligible, companies have to agree to the organisation’s stringent code of conduct, which
commits firms to providing quality products, treating employees well, and generally conducting
themselves as ethically as possible.
As a member of the network, exlabesa is now entitled to display the Made in Britain mark on its
website, brochures and other sales material. www.exlabesa.co.uk
NEW DISPATCH CENTRE READY ON SCHEDULE
Quickslide’s Brighouse-based production facility has recently benefited from the fabricator’s ongoing
series of investments, this time with the completion of improvements to its dispatch centre.
Over the past 18 months, Quickslide has committed to fulfilling its £2m programme of growth, with
the most recent phase being work on the new dispatch centre, which was completed in July despite the
challenges of lockdown.
The improved dispatch centre has been designed so that Quickslide has one dedicated facility that all
finished goods from its multiple factories filter in to. This means handling of goods is kept to a minimum,
delivery vehicles can be loaded more quickly and safely, ultimately enabling Quickslide to service its
customers faster and more effectively. www.quickslide.co.uk
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PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST