The directors at Lancashire Trade Frames are pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Hollings as Operations Director to the board, marking an exciting new chapter for the company as it continues to strengthen its leadership and commitment to excellence in the industry. MD Mark Rowland describes talking to his partner and fellow director Belinda […]
As the festive season approaches, we would like to inform you of our last order dates and our Christmas and New Year closures. Last Order Day – Wednesday 11th December* Last Working Day – Lunchtime Friday 20th December Team returns – Monday 6th January To ensure we can fulfil any orders or address enquiries before the […]
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 […]