8 NEWS EMPLAS FOILS BACK TO 10 DAYS Emplas has reinstated its stock foil colour offer to 10 days, reversing the extended lead times put in place at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision follows increased stability in foil supply from Emplas’ systems partner, Profile 22. Jody Vincent, Emplas’ sales director, said: “The last couple of years were clearly tough, and we weren’t able to maintain service levels on foils because we didn’t have the product to manufacture. In the last three months, we have been able to significantly increase our stock holding, which means that we can reinstate our pre-Covid lead times. “As the market becomes a little IN BRIEF Upgraded fleet Sternfenster has added four new lorries to is fleet, and has upgrading its existing vehicles. The 18-tonne ULEZ-compliant lorries represent an investment of £480,000, and offer key improvements for the business. more competitive, we believe that puts our service back where it should be, and strengthens our customer offer. It’s really good to now be in a position to move forward positively on colour and foils. “There are further innovations from Epwin on the horizon,” continued Jody. “They’ll increase our capability by the middle of the year, enhancing our offer at a point when lead times are once again, more important.” Three passes Three apprentices of JD, which distributes Alutech’s garage doors, have passed their NVQs, supported by the business. “We’re very proud of the achievements of our apprentices,” said Steve Hudson, JD’s managing director. “We’re a firm believer that apprentices provide a company with fresh and innovative solutions to business challenges, which is vital to help us remain competitive and relevant.” BOHLE MD WARNS AGAINST GLASS WASTE Glass processors cannot afford to waste glass in the current trading climate, a managing director has warned. Businesses are under increased pressure to reduce overheads and optimise their use of glass, according to Dave Broxton, managing director of Bohle. Margins are being eroded at an alarming rate, he highlighted, because of rising energy and raw material prices. “It’s inevitable that there will be significant increases in the price of glass over the coming months,” Dave said. “The problem with that for the glass processor, whether they’re a large sealed unit manufacturer or a small glass processor, is that they really can’t afford to waste glass anymore. “They need to optimise their production through software, but they also need to ensure that they have a limited amount of wastage. They can do that by improving the way in which they cut and process glass.” Bohle has launched its own Silberschnitt cutting fluids, for the Silberschnitt range of cutting wheels and consumables. “We have nearly a century of expertise in glass cutting at Bohle. Silberschnitt is a brand of cutting wheels, pillar posts, axles and wheel holders that is well known throughout the world,” added Dave. “The other thing that makes a huge difference in the quality of cutting glass is the cutting fluid. In the past, we’ve sold cutting fluid manufactured by other specialist companies, but we’re now in a position, after more than three years of development, to launch our very own Silberschnitt cutting fluids. These have been designed to work perfectly with the whole Silberschnitt system. “Our system works with every single cut. You will come out with a better quality product with a much higher degree of edge quality, and you’ll be able to reduce your waste, which adds value to the bottom line. It’s a no brainer.” Read more at bohle.com. Ten years strong Preston-based roof specialist, SupaLite, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year. “It’s been a great first ten years,” said David Watters, SupaLite’s group chair. “I can’t wait to see what the next decade has in store.” April 2022 www.ggpmag.com
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