Product News

The latest news from the UK housebuilding product manufacturers and suppliers

Wolsey finds solutions

Wolsey Finds Solutions

June 15, 2017 Product News

There is much talk at present about the need to increase the supply of housing to an ever increasing population,” says Chris Foulkes, director of investment at Wolsey, the finance specialist for housebuilders.

Hunter Plastics’ Foundry Finish

Hunter Plastics’ Foundry Finish

June 15, 2017 Product News

Hunter Plastics says that its Foundry Finish Rainwater System is a cost effective and easy to install alternative to cast iron. The PVC range looks “truly authentic” and consists of profiles that emulate the traditional shape of cast iron rainwater systems, Hunter Plastics claims.

Showing the potential of Passivhaus

Showing the potential of Passivhaus

June 15, 2017 Product News

The Kingspan TEK Building System of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) has been used to create a contemporary show home that blends ambitious architectural design with the meticulous energy efficiency requirements of the Passivhaus Standard, at the Potton Show Centre in St Neots, Kingspan says.

JDP celebrates 45 years
of water management

JDP celebrates 45 years of water management

June 15, 2017 Product News

Water management specialist JDP is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a period of significant expansion, growth and investment, it says.

Choose the right brick with Brick Marcher

Choose the right brick with Brick Matcher

June 15, 2017 Product News

Imperial Bricks, the UK’s traditional handmade brick supplier, has created an app to help housebuilders and developers identify the right brick for their projects.

Makita Introduces New Tools

Makita introduces new tools

June 15, 2017 Product News

Makita says the latest version of its 18v cordless drywall screwdriver runs up to a maximum 2500rpm – lower than its predecessor – but delivers greater driving torque from its Brushless motor.

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Pure Broadband joins GTC’s FTTH network

June 15, 2017 Product News

GTC says that customers on its ultrafast Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network will have “even more choice” as a fifth Independent Service Provider (ISP), Pure Broadband, goes live.

Kawner Chrome Free Processes

Kawneer’s chrome-free processes judged best in class

June 15, 2017 Product News

Kawneer‘s pre-empting of a ban on the use of chromate has won plaudits, it says.

Tommafold Passes PAS 24 test

Tommafold passes PAS 24 test

June 15, 2017 Product News

Following the requirements of Approved Document Q, Runners Sliding Door Systems says that its Tommafold bi- fold door gear successfully completed PAS 24 testing carried out by a UKAS approved test house.

Hotpoint Multiflow Ovens

Hotpoint Multiflow Ovens the “perfect kitchen companion”

June 15, 2017 Product News

Hotpoint has developed a range of ovens that benefit from a raft of technology to transform cooking into a new experience of flavour, the company says.