March/April 2024

News Roundup
CHARITY CHALLENGE
NEW CARBON LEVY TO IMPACT ALI SECTOR
Sheerline is highlighting the Government’s
plans to introduce a Carbon Levy, which it
says has ‘big implications’ for importers of
carbon-intensive products like aluminium.
Reports in December 2023 suggested the Carbon
Levy may come into effect by 2027, with many
systems companies around the UK ‘scrambling to
get themselves ready’, according to Sheerline.
WarmCore’s Andrew Charlesworth is raising money for
Harry’s Pals, a charity named after his own son, Harry
This September, Andrew Charlesworth,
Global Director of WarmCore, will be
taking on a momentous challenge
as he sets about scaling the highest
freestanding mountain in the world -
Mount Kilimanjaro.
Dad of three Andrew, 43, will start his ascent
up the mountain in September 2024 to raise
money for two charities; Kelly’s Heroes, a
mental health support charity, and Harry’s
Pals, a charity that provides emotional support
to parents of severely ill or disabled children.
Having found out about the incredible work
that climb organisers Kelly’s Heroes do,
Andrew was keen to get involved, with one
ask, that he could also fundraise for another
charity too: Harry’s Pals, so named after his
little boy Harry, eight, who is severely disabled.
Set up by Hayley, Andrew’s wife, Harry’s
Pals provides free counselling and therapy
sessions, as well as short breaks to
help families across the country who are
struggling as they grapple with the emotional,
practical, and physical implications of their
child’s diagnosis.
To support Andrew, go to www.justgiving.com/
fundraising/andrew-charlesworth-page
or scan the QR code below.
www.harryspals.org
www.kellys-heroes.co.uk
In terms of aluminium, Sheerline says not just
large manufacturers but businesses of all sizes
could potentially be affected, and is urging
fabricators within the fenestration industry to
‘review their suppliers ahead of time to avoid
increased costs’.
Imported aluminium looks set to be hit with
an additional charge through the Carbon Levy
– costs that systems companies who rely on
overseas supply will look to their fabricators to
cover, according to Sheerline.
Ross Hartshorn, Technical Production Director at
Sheerline, commented: “Sheerline is ready for
the future, but many manufacturers will struggle
UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware
for doors and windows, has expanded into a
new 120,000ft² headquarter building in Bury,
Greater Manchester.
The £750,000 investment has seen UAP relocate
from sites in Radcliffe and Whitefield, bringing all
its processes under one roof. As well as improving
efficiency and connectivity between departments,
the Orbital 60 building in Dumers Lane has more
than doubled UAP’s stockholding capacity.
Order fulfilment for all seven UAP brands has
been streamlined through specialised racking as
well as new picking systems and software. The
building also houses the company’s production
lines, testing centres, and training facilities.
The move follows a year which has seen UAP’s
overall business grow by more than 50%.
Strategic acquisitions with Maher London and
Security Hardware helped to fuel this expansion.
in the coming months and years because the
Carbon Levy has the potential to shake up the
UK aluminium market, which extends to the
fenestration industry.
“Our priority is ensuring our fabricators know that
when they choose Sheerline, they’re choosing
simplicity. We are a one-stop supplier of wholehouse
premium aluminium solutions that are
designed, extruded, moulded, painted, and
assembled in-house. We’re the obvious choice
for fabricators who want to embrace simplicity,”
he added.
For more information email info@sheerline.com
UAP EXPANDS INTO NEW 120,000FT² HQ
UAP also invested in two new businesses in 2023
– Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) and Armadillo
Metal Coatings. Both are located at the new site,
including FDM’s 3,000ft² Training Academy.
A total of 80 employees are based at Orbital 60
with teams at Security Hardware and Locking
Systems remaining at their existing locations in
the West Midlands and Tyne & Wear respectively.
uapcorporate.com
8 TF MARCH / APRIL 2024 CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN