Industry News
Season Ends On a High for Hazel Grove United
Sponsored by Spectus Window Systems, Hazel Grove United is basking in post-season glory, securing promotion to the Premier Division of the East Manchester League and reaching the Cup Final. The Greater Manchester-based club comprises two…read more.
Published: 26th June 2014
Refreshingly Honest
Ahead of the Triple Glazing Question Martin Althorpe, technical director at Spectus Window Systems gives a frank and honest overview of where triple glazing fits into the UK market, and how it will impact on…read more.
Published: 13th April 2014
Three Into One – The Triple Glazed Question
Spectus Window Systems is to lend its expertise to ‘The Triple Glazing Question – An Industry Forum’. By offering one of the widest ranges of triple glazing solutions currently available, Spectus Window Systems is uniquely…read more.
Published: 11th March 2014
Boost Your Business With PVC-U Vertical Slides
With an increasing focus on energy efficiency and lifecycle performance, there has never been a better time to sell the merits of PVC-U vertical sliders for period and conservation properties, says Chris Ross, Product Manager…read more.
Published: 23rd May 2013
Epwin Merger Affirms Spectus’ Position as Complete Systems House
Merging with one of the largest and most successful groups in the PVC-U industry signals a new era for Spectus and its customers. Already recognised as a technical powerhouse when it comes to developing fabrication…read more.
Published: 23rd May 2013
Spectus PR Campaign Shortlisted For Construction Marketing Award
A PR campaign from window systems specialist Spectus has been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious ConstructionMarketing Awards. Delivered in conjunction with Refresh PR, the multi-media campaign aimed to dispel the myths surrounding PVC-U and has been nominated in the ‘Best Use of Press and Public Relations’ category.’ A survey of specifiers’ attitudes to PVC-U was…read more.
Published: 15th November 2012
Spectus Window Systems designs Elite 70 Stone Cill Adaptors for Ireland
Leading profile manufacturer, Spectus Windows Systems, has launched two new stone cill adaptors for their Elite 70 PVC-U window and door systems into the Irish market. Product manager at Spectus, Chris Ross said: “The new stone cill adaptors for Elite 70 were originally designed to meet the needs of their customer Frames Direct, however the…read more.
Published: 15th August 2012
Spectus Window Systems Launches Green Deal ‘Tracker’
Spectus Window Systems, part of The Epwin Group, has launched a dedicated Green Deal ‘tracker’, creating a ‘no-nonsense’ guide to the Green Deal for window fabricators and installers. The Green Deal will be launched by the Government in October with the aims of cutting the carbon footprint of the UK’s housing stock, eliminating fuel poverty…read more.
Published: 10th May 2012
Spectus Window Systems Steps Into The Spotlight With The Launch Of New Solutions Portfolio
Hot on the heels of recent research and a campaign to dispel the myths surrounding PVC-U, Spectus Window Systems has sprung back into action again with the launch of its new Solutions Portfolio, designed to help Spectus fabricators and installers make the move into new industry sectors. The Portfolio of literature communicates case studies of…read more.
Published: 2nd May 2012
Spectus Vertical Slider Is First For Aesthetics With The Launch Of New Through Horn
SPECTUS VERTICAL SLIDER IS FIRST FOR AESTHETICS WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW THROUGH HORN A new through horn for the Spectus Vertical Slider has been launched by Spectus Window Systems in response to requests from its fabricators and installers. The through horn, which helps installers to maintain traditional aesthetics in period properties, is the latest…read more.
Published: 11th April 2012
Spectus Window Systems Leads the Way in Dispelling PVC-U Myths
Spectus Window Systems, leading PVC-U systems house and part of the Epwin Group, has teamed up with top building sector magazine Building Products to uncover common myths that exist with specifiers about the use of PVC-U as a building material for doors and windows. A questionnaire launched by Spectus was sent to 21,000 architects, specifiers,…read more.
Published: 14th March 2012
Epwin Group and Latium Merge
The Epwin Group and Latium have merged with immediate effect [17/1/12] to create a significant and diverse new UK building products group. Including established Epwin brands, Profile 22, Swish Window and Door Systems, Swish Building Products and Sierra amongst others, alongside Latium companies Spectus, Kestrel-BCE and glass processing business CET – the agreement creates a…read more.
Published: 17th January 2012
