March 2022

Updates
DISTINCTION DOORS EXPANDS ITS OFFERING
Distinction Doors has launched a new GRP composite door design, the 3 Quarter Lite. The
new door has been created to meet consumer demand for an entrance door with a large,
glazed aperture, to let in more natural light.
Launching in white, it is also available in bespoke colours from the Distinction colour palette, on
an extended lead-time.
With the glazed area measuring 558mm x 1218mm, the door style can be elevated with three
glass designs from the Distinction glass range – Kara Zinc, Palma and Monza.
Available in two sizes, 838mm and 914mm, the 3 Quarter Lite blanks can be trimmed by 40mm
off the top and each side, and 70mm from the bottom. Parameters extend from 914mm maximum to
758mm minimum. The 3 Quarter Lite door blank also meets the specification requirements of PAS
24: 2016 and is Secured by Design approved. www.distinctiondoors.co.uk
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DEKKO SEES STRONG DEMAND FOR COLOUR
Dekko Window Systems has seen a strong demand for coloured PVC-U and aluminium, with the
fabricator reporting that 55% of the orders it received in the past year were for coloured profile.
Sales Director Kurt Greatrex commented: “Coloured profile has been a growing trend across the industry for a
while now, especially in the post-lockdown home improvement boom.
“Homeowners have been investing more and more in their properties, and there’s certainly an uptake in
people choosing colours rather than the standard white products we’re used to.”
Further boosting Dekko’s colour sales is the recent launch of 10 new colours by Residence 9.
Kurt concluded: “It’s certainly a trend I see continuing, and at Dekko, thanks to our valued and reliable
suppliers, we’re in a strong position to keep our customers happy.” www.dekkowindows.com
HELPING HOMEOWNERS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
Ultraframe has launched a new range of structural support tools designed to help customers when choosing
eaves beam reinforcements, or specifying the new Goalpost to achieve large open spans.
Commenting on the company’s latest support launch, Ultraframe Marketing Director, Alex Hewitt, said: “Having recently
expanded our structural support offering with the launch of our new Goalpost, we thought this was the perfect opportunity
to create a series of easy-to-use tools to help our customers choose the best structural support system for their projects.
“We have a range of tools available, including a guide to choosing the correct structural support for each specific
project, a video about lateral stability, an eaves beam calculator, and more. We know that the subject of structural stability
can be a tricky one and so we have made the tools as simple to use as possible to ensure that our customers can navigate the topic with confidence.” www.
ultraframetrade.co.uk
MULTIPLE JOBS CREATED AT NBP'S HINCKLEY DEPOT
An initial 15 jobs have been created as NBP’s 30,000 sq ft super-sized Hinckley Depot in Lime Kiln Lane
opens for business. The new depot means customers in the Midlands now have access to the biggest
brands in building plastics which includes roofline, drainage, composite decking, cladding, insulation,
sealants and much more.
The business is said to already have two highly successful depots in Leeds and Bolton and chose Hinckley to be
the location of its third depot to facilitate expansion into the Midlands. Customers in the region will reportedly get
the benefit of faster deliveries of more products as stock levels are kept high at all locations.
Steve Jones, Sales Director at Northern Building Plastics, said: “We expect 40 jobs to be created in total including drivers, warehousing and sales
roles, with the rest being filled in the next few months as the number of customers grows.” www.nbp.co.uk
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