Sweet Sixteen Time flies. It seems like yesterday that we were a fledgling business in a small Bolton factory, but somehow, sixteen years have passed. Now we’re a major fabricator with awards to our name, loyal customers and a growing range of exciting products. Every year, our operation grows and we’re planning to continue that […]
Despite the horror story headlines, there is still a manufacturing sector in this country. Granted, it’s not what it was, but we live in a world where adaptability is essential and to resist every change is to go the way of the dinosaurs. Other sectors now provide over 90% of UK jobs and manufacturing […]
There was a time when having a big business with a brand that everyone knew and respected was a prime corporate objective. Building and protecting the image was critical because the brand signified trust, shouting loud and clear that the organisation was at the forefront of development, stood for quality and had responsibility running […]
For a long time, we’ve been offering two different astragal bars, one from Spectus, the other made by Kömmerling. Both have their fans, but after a lot of thinking, we’ve made a decision that a single option will work better – both for us and ultimately, for you. We’ve picked the Kömmerling alternative because more […]
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is a leading supplier of certification for fabricators operating in the glazing industry. Certification is both a badge demonstrating competence and an indicator of high professional standards. BBA certification requires fabricators to undergo an audit, and Lancashire Trade Frames has recently been through such a process with regard to […]
No doubt, you’ll have heard of the Big Macmillan Coffee Morning (if not, where have you been these last few years?) It’s a simple idea, we get together for coffee and we use the occasion to raise a few pounds to support Macmillan’s amazing work supporting those with cancer. This year, the event is happening […]
It doesn’t seem long since we were reporting that the first youngster to start as an apprentice with the LTF team, Brandon Vevers, had achieved an NVQ at level 2. Now, we’re delighted to announce that Brandon has succeeded in reaching the level 3 standard, and we’d like to offer him our congratulations. Brandon has […]
Lancashire Trade Frames, of Woodhill Road, have purchased and installed a new automated external defibrillator (AED) and would like everyone in the community to be aware it’s available for public use whenever it’s needed. The purchase was prompted by an incident that the Managing Director of the window fabrication business, Mark Rowland, freely admits shook […]
Bury-based trade fabricator Lancashire Trade Frames have announced the appointment of a new Sales Manager, Michelle Mason. Michelle has been active in the glazing industry for more than two decades, starting in the family manufacturing business based in Colne. Since then she has become a familiar face to builders, joiners and installers all over the […]
The Government has plans for strengthening the economy of the North. They are focusing on skills, transport, innovation and culture and concentrating efforts on Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield, but they’re missing an important point: the North already is a powerhouse. At an individual business level, the progressive attitude the Government seeks to promote is […]
