March 2022

Updates
Over 1,700 Optima windows and doors from Profile 22 were installed in a £38 million tenure-blind new
build housing development in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
With the project needing over 1,700 casement and flush casement windows, residential doors and
French doors, it was awarded to experienced Profile 22 Approved Contractor Kingfisher Windows, a leading
manufacturer and supplier of windows, doors and conservatories.
For this project, the Optima windows had a textured Basalt foil on the external face to tie in with the
development’s subdued material palette that reflects the surrounding communities.
Jonny Reynolds of Kingfisher Windows said: “The strength and quality of Optima products including the flush
casement windows have delivered exceptional high-quality aesthetics and superb product performance that a
project of this nature demanded.” www.profile22.co.uk
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OPTIMA MEETS NEW BUILD PROJECT DEMANDS
TRIPLE AWARD WIN FOR KEYLITE ROOF WINDOWS
Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) came away victorious at the recent Builders’ Merchants Awards, taking
home the title of ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the 20th anniversary event.
This latest victory comes in quick succession after two other award wins for the brand. Keylite’s Integrated
Expanding Thermal Collar was crowned ‘Best Roofing System or Product’ at the 2021 Build It Awards at the end of
November, and the team also triumphed at the recent BMJ Industry Awards, picking up ‘Roofing Supplier of the Year’
for the fourth consecutive year.
The broad range of materials used in the manufacture of roof windows has been subject to severe supply
disruption over the past 18 months. Despite this, the Keylite team have been working extremely hard to ensure
they remain a solid supply partner for stockists. www.keyliteroofwindows.com
REFRESHED WEBSITE FOR SHEPLEY'S RETAIL ARM
Shepley has launched a fresh new website for its retail brand Visage.
visageonline.co.uk showcases the complete Visage product range including Rehau PVCu windows
and doors, Vuelta Flush sash windows and the Visage Composite Door Collection.
The website also offers homeowners advice on glazed extensions, conservatories and bifold doors.
“Accessibility to information online is key for homeowners researching home improvements. With
recent reports claiming that 51% of people are planning to enhance their home in the next year, the
new Visage website offers homeowners practical information and advice for their project,” explained
Ian Griffiths, Managing Director at Shepley Windows.
www.visageonline.co.uk
MORLEY INCREASES UNI-BLIND CAPACITY BY 50%
Morley Glass has invested more than £750,000 to increase its capacity for manufacturing its UK Uni-
Blinds range of integrated window and door blinds by a further 50%.
The investment comes in a year when Morley Glass has produced record volumes of Uni-Blinds, up 46% versus
the previous year, reflecting the strong demand that installers are experiencing for the ultra-modern shading and
privacy solutions provided by the range. A new production line for making insulating glass units complete with
ScreenLine Venetian blinds in the cavity has been installed, which means Morley Glass now has three dedicated
production lines in all. Ian Short, MD of Morley Glass said: “It was only four years ago that we made our last
major investment in our manufacturing capacity, but the strength of growth that we have seen for Uni-Blinds,
particularly over the past two years, has exceeded our expectations.” www.morleyglass.co.uk
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