Jan/Feb 2022

Contents
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
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22 A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Total Fabricator hears from Rob McGlennon,
Managing Director of Deceuninck, who explains
how sustainability has become top of the agenda.
30 DELIVERING SECURE HOMES
Andy Holland of Rapierstar discusses how a
cross industry collaboration can give
homeowners the confidence in home security.
54 WARM EDGE RISING
Edgetech’s Managing Director Chris Alderson
gives his thoughts on the UK’s transition from CE
to UKCA marking.
FEATURES
20 INCREASING BUYER CONFIDENCE
Sheerline’s David Wigley explains how a retail focus
is increasing consumer confidence in aluminium
products.
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28 A BUMPER YEAR
Total Fabricator hears from Distinction Doors, who reveals its
big hitters for 2021 in the GRP composite entrance doors
market.
36 TIME TO PUSH ON
Neil Parton, MD of Elumatec, provides reality, resolutions and
tips to make sure 2022 is as productive as it can be.
38 A KEY TO GROWTH
Nuevo Home’s Amar Dhillon explains why the latest
machinery investment will be key to a successful year ahead for
the company.
44 ONE YEAR TO CASH IN
Dave Broxton, Managing Director at Bohle, explains why
glass processors have a year to cash in on big tax breaks
and make businesses fit for the future.
48 LOOKING FORWARD TO 2022
Pat Rice, Commercial Director at UAP, discusses the key
hardware trends from 2021 and what lies ahead in 2022.
50 TECH MEETS TRADITION
German hardware manufacturer Burg-Wachter explains
how with the advancement in smart tech, fabricators can
now expand their product offering.
4 T F JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN