Mike Fish has just been appointed Customer Service Manager at Lancashire Trade Frames. He’s not a newcomer to the fabrication industry. And back in 1986, when Mike started in the window industry, he probably didn’t expect that he’d still be getting a buzz from the business almost four decades later. But, as he told us, […]
Something has changed in the window and door market. Aluminium used to be a niche product, the go-to for a bi-folding door or a non-domestic installation, but there’s growing awareness of aluminium’s benefits amongst homeowners. We anticipated this trend several years ago and invested substantial sums in manufacturing equipment, recruited the specialists we’d need and […]
Don’t worry, we haven’t put on a pair of rose-tinted glasses. we know that conditions are tough in the marketplace. We know that we’re in the dark days of winter, and we know that post-Christmas, when belts are tightened, securing orders can be tricky. But and it’s a big but for a reason – none […]
Last year, the new Building Regulations Part F came into force. These are the Regs that cover ventilation and an important change has been made regarding passive or background methods of ventilation such as the use of trickle vents. There’s a lot of detail in the Regulations but in short, it’s likely that to comply […]
Glazing Blogger has been sounding out the industry, with social media polls asking where the best opportunities are in fenestration in 2024. Data from X gave a bit more weight to PVCu. LinkedIn pollsters gave more votes to aluminium. The figures for timber were low, more likely reflecting the size of the market rather than […]
As the festive season approaches, we would like to express our thanks and gratitude for your continued support throughout the year. Please be informed we will be closing for Christmas on Wednesday 20th December and return on Thursday 4th January. The last day for deliveries will be on December 19th.
We are thrilled to announce our nomination as a finalist for “Fabricator of the Year ” in the upcoming G23 Awards, a prestigious recognition event recognising excellence in the glass and glazing industry. Mark Rowland, our MD is absolutely delighted. “This nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our entire […]
Our operation at Bury-based Lancashire Trade Frames (LTF) continues to grow. To support our ambitious plans, we have recently appointed a distribution specialist, Chris Bates as our Dispatch Manager. Chris is local. Living in Little Lever, he’s very familiar with the Northwest, its roads and its transport network. He also brings to the role […]