JWC Group Spots The Trends

Written by Chris Alderson

Edgetech Super Spacer® customer JWC Group has seen big increases in the number of large units required for bi-folding and sliding doors.

An increase in demand for bi-fold doors & sliding doors

Jim Churchill, Managing Director at JWC Group explains: “Thirty years’ experience in the industry has given me a good eye for spotting trends. The biggest one at the moment is bi-folding doors, the perfect solution for homeowners looking to improve their living areas by merging inside and outside spaces.

“By taking note of end-user trends, we can adapt our product range so it’s focussed on helping our installer customers meet homeowner demand.

“That’s why we started using Super Spacer six years ago. With Window Energy Ratings being so widespread, we needed a product that helped us to offer A-rated, warm edge windows that stand the test of time.

“Super Spacer is a high-specification product and the industry-leading guarantee is a massive bonus that we can give to customers. As well as offering thermal efficiency, Super Spacer is quick to apply, so it gives us the best productivity with reduced labour costs.”
Another trend the Rotherham-based IGU manufacturer and fabricator is looking to capitalise on is coloured profile.

Jim continues: “Homeowners don’t just want white or dark brown windows anymore, they’re looking for more varied and stylish options. That’s why we’ve also invested in a spray shop to help installers offer more PVCu colour choices for end-users. Super Spacer is the ideal product for this trend too due to the unique way the foam material reflects the frame. This simplifies our component stock requirements as we don’t have to carry many different colours of spacer bar.”

The benefits of the warm edge Super Spacer bar

Alan Fielder, director of sales and marketing at Edgetech comments: “In recent years the industry as a whole has improved its offering significantly and installers are embracing the opportunities from promoting superior products and diversifying their portfolio for homeowners. This is great to see and a far cry from the days when white PVC was the start and end of the home presentation!
“In times of increasing complexity for the supply chain Super Spacer is simply the best solution – seamless aesthetics for every frame combination in one product.

“Thermal performance is now a given and customers, like JWC, are enjoying the additional productivity, proven durability and aesthetic benefits they have with Super Spacer. We look forward to supporting our customers through many more trends to come.”
For more information on JWC Group, visit: www.jwc-group.co.uk. For more on manufacturing IGUs with Super Spacer click here.