May June 2023
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Contents<br />
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS 62<br />
42 STOCK CONTROL<br />
It’s never really good for business to be holding<br />
too much stock, but Greg Beachim of First Degree<br />
Systems says there’s a simple way around it...<br />
48 RAISING THE BAR<br />
We put the questions to Peter Sutcliffe, MD of<br />
Debar, discussing supply chain challenges, the<br />
importance of customer support and<br />
collaboration, plus much more...<br />
62 PLUGGING IN...<br />
Are electric forklift trucks the way forward? The<br />
team at Combilift believe they’re a great option<br />
with a number of real benefits for fabricators<br />
FEATURES<br />
18 FIT AND READY!<br />
We put the questions to FIT Show Director Nickie West as<br />
the NEC gets ready to open its doors for FIT Show <strong>2023</strong><br />
26 MODERN TWIST<br />
The REHAU Rio Flush FIt system brought modern<br />
functionality but remained sympathetic to this rural<br />
property. TF takes a closer look at this project...<br />
28 THE SELECTA FEW...<br />
In part two of our interview with Selecta Systems, the<br />
team discuss recent investments and increased support<br />
for customers, plus what’s in store for FIT Show <strong>2023</strong>!<br />
36 CREATING A DOMESTIC ID<br />
Ash Pearson of Jack Aluminium discusses the new ID30<br />
internal door system which offers a number of door<br />
opening design solutions<br />
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50 A FLEXIBLE SOLUTION<br />
David Jennings of UAP discusses the company’s new<br />
Flexi Lock range of locking systems<br />
54 SUSTAINABLE SAFETY<br />
As the focus on sustainability increases, Andy Lake of<br />
Pyroguard explains how safety glass can offer much<br />
more than just fire protection<br />
56 THE KEY TO STABILITY<br />
Tony Palmer of Edgetech makes the case for automation<br />
as a way for IGU manufacturers to generate efficiencies<br />
4 T F MAY / JUNE <strong>2023</strong> CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN
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