Regency Glass switches certification to CENSolutions

As a longstanding supplier of processed glass, with a heritage that spans almost 35 years, Regency Glass is a leading industry name. Based in Leigh, Lancashire, they have worked determinedly over the years to establish and sustain a reputation of distinction in quality and service.  Seriously passionate about its brand, commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, Regency were looking for a certification provider with the relevant industry knowledge and expertise who could deliver on regulatory compliance and would engage with the Regency ethos – which is why they’ve made the switch to CENSolutions. Read more

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CENSOLUTIONS WINS CORGI FENESTRATION AUDIT CENTRE CERTIFICATION

CENSolutions Ltd has won recognition for its commitment to trust, reliability, expertise and quality by attaining CORGI Fenestration Audit Centre status. CORGI Fenestration has been established to acknowledge the best in glazing company management, customer service, qualifications, the best qualified staff and their continuing professional development. Read more

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ECOGLASS 100% ‘QUALITY REGIME’ PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR CUSTOMERS

Established in 1949 and now manufacturing more than 8,000 sealed units every week, Norfolk-based Ecoglass Ltd is an independent glass supplier that knows how important consistent quality is for sustainable growth. Now in the 6th year of their relationship with CENSolutions, the certification and compliance consultancy for the fenestration industry, Ecoglass has in the words of the auditor made a ‘magnificent effort’ in gaining CMS Mark approval in respect of EN1279 (sealed units) and EN12150 (thermally toughened glass) requirement standards.

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Warwick Development tops ten with CENSolutions

 

Warwick Development (North West) Ltd is in its 20th year of trading – no surprise considering they are one of Liverpool’s leading premier trade frame suppliers of PVCu windows and doors.  Notwithstanding the quality products and customer service they provide, they partly accredit their longevity to some of the longstanding partnerships they have made with suppliers along the way, one of whom is CENSolutions for all of their product certification needs. Read more

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Morley Glass makes the switch to CENSolutions for certification

2016 was a major year for Leeds based Morley Glass and Glazing. Following a £1.5m investment into new machinery and premises move, the company now stands as the UK’s largest manufacturer of integral blinds within an insulated glass unit, from its 50,000 square foot dedicated facility. Read more

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Green Building Store partners with CENSolutions for certification on new Lift & Slide Door

Green Building Store has just launched a triple glazed timber Lift & Slide door which, thanks to partnering with CENSolutions and ER Certification for certification, combines PAS 24:2016 – Secured by Design and Part Q compliance with the highest Class 4 level airtightness standards.

The Lift & Slide door has been developed by Green Building Store to help fill a gap in the UK marketplace and to give UK designers’ greater flexibility and options on low energy projects. Chris Herring, Director of Green Building Store, commented: “Lift and Slide Doors frequently present a challenge in terms of achieving airtightness and high security levels. We’re delighted to have overcome these issues and have developed a Lift and Slide Door that meets exacting security and airtightness standards. We will also be launching a Passivhaus version of the Lift & Slide door later in 2017.”

Wayne Rogerson, Joint Managing Director of CENSolutions comments: “The new Lift & Slide door from Green Building Store is a fantastic product and one which is now fully certified to PAS 24:2016 and Secured by Design. We’ve been working closely with Chris and the team at Green Building Store for several years and find them to be a great company to deal with and their environmentally friendly working practises highly commendable.  They are experts in the field of energy efficiency and low energy design. We have no doubt the Lift & Slide Door will prove a great success.”

For more information on the Lift & Slide Door log on to www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk

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Website Updates

Over the next few months CENSolutions Ltd will be updating this website to include further information about the services we can offer.

We will also be publishing technical documents and information in regards to all the latest regulations

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ERC Testing

CENSolutions Ltd  in cooperation with ERC Testing, can offer product testing across a number of products including Windows, Doors, & Glass.

Since the publication of ‘Approved Document Q’ manufacturers of doors and windows are increasingly asked by specifiers and contractors to prove that their products  meet the latest standards and testing procedures.

ERC Testing is our preferred testing laboratory (however we can accept test evidence from other nationally accredited test labs). ERC Testing can undertake testing on windows & doors in accordance with the following

BS6375: Weather performance.

PAS24:2016: Enhanced Security.

 

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CENSolutions training well received by Trading Councils

As the largest supplier of quality certification in the window, door and glass industries, CENSolutions takes a keen interest in matters that effect not only its customers, but the industry as a whole. That’s why the company volunteered to provide training presentations on the Construction Products Regulation to various Trading Standards Regions across the UK.

Mike Gaillard, Joint Managing Director of CENSolutions explains: “One of the most common complaints from our customers when it comes to compliance is the fact that there is still an  unethical element of the marketplace that does not comply with current legislation. This is a huge frustration for them as obviously they invest time and money in ensuring they are doing everything they need to in order to produce quality products, when other companies continue to manufacture without the necessary procedures in place to prove compliance.

“In order to try and drive out this unethical element, CENSolutions has  provided a number of training presentations to Trading Councils across the UK on the Construction Products Regulation in order to  educate and raise awareness of the issues the industry faces. This issue is of great importance to CENSolutions, and my role as Chairman of the GGF Insulated Glass Manufacturers Group and a Licensed Consultant for Secured by Design helps to put us in a great position to work towards ensuring matters improve. We have included information on BS EN 1279 – for which we have provided checklists and detail on BS EN 1279, as well as information on low site units,  the sharing type test data and the rules governing it. We have also provided information on BS EN 12150 toughened glass, BS EN 14449 laminated glass, BS EN 14351 Windows and External Doorsets and PAS 24. This training is ongoing, but what we have delivered so far has been extremely well received.

“With 4-500 products in the marketplace, it is difficult for Trading Standards Officers to know what they are looking for in order to police this matter, as no information has been provided to date by the Government or any other industry Governing Bodies. CENSolutions wants to do what it can to raise standards, not just for our customers but across the industry as a whole as better working practices create  better products, which creates better reputations. We are delighted our presentations have been so well received and hope that by investing our time in this way, we can help eliminate those not meeting the current legislative standards.”

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TOUGHENED GLASS TESTING TO BS EN 1288

Glass Testing To BS EN 1288

In partnership with TUV Rheinland, CENSolutions can offer a full testing service to meet the ‘Initial Type Testing’ of Insulated Toughened Glass to EN 1288

EN1288 Determination of the bending strength  of glass. Test with specimen supported at two points (four point bending)

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