A roofing firm is ‘full to the rafters’ of Kestrel roofline products after purchasing products for a site of more than 100 units. Leeds based Preston Harrison made the bulk buy from the leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer, which included fascia’s, soffits, downpipes and gutters. Steve Parker, an estimator at the 40 year-old family run firm, said: “We have been using ... [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]
Kestrel-BCE announces 25th anniversary investment
Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel-BCE has announced it is preparing to invest more than £500,000 in its Scunthorpe Factory. The investment – which marks the 25th anniversary of manufacturing cellular PVC at the Scunthorpe site – will see £350,000 spent on new tooling. A further £150,000 will be put into extrusion machinery, along with a significant investment in ... [More]
Kestrel-BCE announces 25th anniversary investment
Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel-BCE has announced it is preparing to invest more than £500,000 in its Scunthorpe Factory. The investment – which marks the 25th anniversary of manufacturing cellular PVC at the Scunthorpe site – will see £350,000 spent on new tooling. A further £150,000 will be put into extrusion machinery, along with a significant investment in ... [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 me that extra back up and confidence ... [More]
How to profit from the Green Deal
The Green Deal is being touted as the largest home improvement programme in Britain since World War II. As well as being said to be hugely beneficial to homeowners and landlords, the initiative also presents an opportunity for builders and installers to boost their profits in a slow market. Introduced as part of the 2011 Energy Act, the deal came into effect in January this year with the aim ... [More]
Kestrel skirting into a new interior market
Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE manufacturer Kestrel has added black woodgrain effect to its range of ogee skirting boards. The range, which also features ogee skirting in mahogany, Sherwood oak, rosewood and brilliant white, is available in widths of 70mm and 125mm and has already proved to be extremely popular with homeowners and property developers alike. In addition to this, certain colours in ... [More]
Kestrel boosts training for installers ready for Green Deal
Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel is looking to expand its installation training programme in response to the government’s Green Deal. Over the past 18 months, Kestrel, has worked with one of the country’s leading PVC-U/PVC-UE trainers Neil Whitfield Training (NWT) to train almost 250 of its registered installers to NVQ level 2 in roofline installation. Now, ... [More]