A micro-brewer is challenging others across the industry to use the Chancellor’s recent 1p drop in duty to help reduce the negative effects of alcohol abuse Jonathan Hughes, managing director of North Wales-based Great Orme Brewery, has announced that, rather than pocketing the 1p reduction, he will donate it to the National Association of Children of Alcoholics Charity (NACOA). Jonathan ... [More]
More colours than ever in Kestrel’s latest catalogue
Building products manufacturer Kestrel has launched its 26th industry-leading catalogue - and it’s brighter than ever. The latest Kestrel Product Overview showcases PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer’s commitment to understanding its customers’ needs and leading market trends, featuring an impressive array of colour options. The move comes as the fenestration industry continues ... [More]
Kestrel gives that ‘helping hand’
A family run business says it has ‘more confidence’ since becoming a registered installer with a building products manufacturer. The scheme run by leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel; has helped Stoke on Trent based PVCU World Roofline Specialists stand out against its competitors. “Being a kestrel registered installer gives... Read More » A family run business says ... [More]
Centiam are clear winners for Kestrel
When it comes to first rate roofline installations, Centiam Home Improvements have proved they are picture perfect. The Glasgow-based company were clear winners of leading PVC-U and PVC-UE manufacturer Kestrel’s ‘best installation’ photographic competition. Centium run by directors Joe Miller – who many will recognise from his earlier career as a top flight footballer with Celtic – and Paul ... [More]
PVC on the move
BUSINESS is booming for one BCE building products supplier in South Wales. The PVC Store, based in Merthyr Tydfill is going from strength to strength and moving into new, larger, premises. Established just two and half years the company has enjoyed growth in PVC roofline products with the BCE brand. The PVC Store also supplies a wide range of other products including windows, ... [More]
Mak joins Kestrel as registered installers in Rotherham
Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE manufacturer Kestrel has welcomed Rotherham-based Mak joinery Ltd as its latest registered installers in the region. Mak’s joiners and installers are currently undertaking their NVQ training in roofline installation, ensuring they can offer a 30 year guarantee on white profiles when they install Kestrel products. Mak will be sourcing Kestrel’s products via local ... [More]
Offering the best in the business
A major UK distributor and a PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer have teamed up to offer customers the best in the business. Bedford-based Window Ware, a distributor of hardware components and ancillary items to the window, door and conservatory industry has just re-launched its trade counter, with products by one manufacturer, Kestrel, proving a popular choice. Window Ware’s ... [More]
Welsh ale crowned champion mild at the Great British Beer Festival
A North Wales ale has been named the best Mild in the UK, at this year's Champion Beer of Britain competition in London. Great Orme Brewery's Welsh Black scooped the prestigious award earlier this month. It came just weeks after the Glan Conwy based brewery's Celtica won two gold stars for its Celtic ale in this year’s Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards. The brewery beat off stiff ... [More]