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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


Spectus Leads The Way With Health And Safety

Spectus, part of the UK’s largest manufacturer of high quality PVC-U products, has been awarded OHSAS 18001, the internationally recognised standard for an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS). Spectus was looking for a way to standardise and bring together its current health and safety, environmental and quality management systems and this has enabled…read more.

Published: 25th February 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


International Influence Inspires Spectus To Go Metallic

Current trends in international architecture have inspired Spectus Window Systems to launch a new range of stylish metallic foils this month. Seven new foils with metallic-effect coatings see the colours available in Spectus’ foiling range jump to almost 70, providing even more solutions for fabricators and installers working with discerning customers. Inspired by buildings in…read more.

Published: 4th January 2012


Spectus Helps Fabricators Go Digital With Latest Bolt-On To Framework

Spectus Window Systems has launched a new ‘Handy Guide to Digital Marketing’, which is available to all its fabricator and installer customers as part of Framework, the marketing initiative introduced by Spectus’ marketing manager, Joanna Plane, in summer 2011. The Spectus ‘Handy Guide to Digital Marketing’ is designed to give fabricators and installers a high…read more.

Published: 13th December 2011


Door Energy Ratings Letter to Editor – September 2011

CALM DOWN, DEAR! Dear editor, It was with much surprise that I read news in industry publications this week of certain companies expressing their pride at becoming among the first to register on the BFRC’s Door Energy Ratings (DER) scheme. This has rattled many industry players, but any ruffled feathers are not borne out of…read more.

Published: 28th September 2011


Spectus Window Systems Signs Five New Fabricators

PVC-U profile producer, Spectus Window Systems, has signed five new fabricators, reinforcing its UK-wide reach as part of its fabricator acquisition strategy. Pure Frames, Fairfield Windows, IF Double Glazing and Bettaglaze are all taking Spectus’ flagship Elite 70 profile, while MacLeod Construction will be producing windows using Spectus’ industry-leading vertical slider profile. Speaking about his…read more.

Published: 1st September 2011


Triple Glazing Marketing Campaign is Launched by Spectus Window Systems

Spectus Window Systems has launched a triple glazing marketing campaign for fabricators and installers across the UK. As one of the lowest cost triple glazing solutions currently on the market, the Spectus solution uses Argon rather than expensive Krypton to deliver 0.8W/(m².K) whole window U-values, and the campaign focuses on these key selling points. The…read more.

Published: 10th August 2011


Spectus Window Systems Launches Framework for the Future

Leading PVC-U systems house, Spectus Window Systems, has introduced an exclusive new marketing programme for its customers. ‘Framework’, a first for the industry, will help Spectus fabricators to market their businesses effectively to increase sales leads, increase brand awareness and drive demand. Available from Spectus, Framework is a rigorous marketing planning process from which a…read more.

Published: 4th July 2011


Spectus Window Systems Joins Forces with Warwick Developments LTD

Leading trade window and door manufacturer, Warwick Developments, has become the latest fabricator to sign up with Spectus Window Systems, taking its Elite 70 profile which is available in the Spectrum range of over 60 different foils. Warwick Developments manufactures a comprehensive range of products including windows and doors, vertical sliders, bi-fold doors and patio…read more.

Published: 9th June 2011


New Forest District Council Town Hall Gets the Elite Treatment from Spectus Windows

New Forest District Council Town Hall, in the Georgian market town of Lymington, is the latest building in the country to be refurbished using Spectus Window Systems’ Elite 70 profile. Spectus fabricator and installer, South Western Windows, completed the renovation project using the company’s flagship PVC-U profile in a job which took just four-and-a-half weeks….read more.

Published: 2nd June 2011


Article Prepared for Window Industries June Feature: Foiling

Fabricators up and down the country are placing an increasing number of orders for foiled profiles. With an eight fold rise in sales for the Spectrum range – which includes in excess of 50 different colours of foils – supplied by Spectus Window Systems this year alone, Spectus Product Manager Chris Ross believes foiling is…read more.

Published: 12th May 2011