LOW MAINTENANCE BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME

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1 LOW MAINTENANCE BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME

2 VERTICALLY INTEGRATED LOW MAINTENANCE SUSTAINABLE PARTNER EXTRUSION Your sustainable partner The Epwin Group is a vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of low maintenance building products to the refurbishment, social housing, new build, education and urban regeneration sectors via trade, retail and commercial channels. Since introducing PVC-U windows to the UK in 1976, Epwin has grown to operate over 30 separate brands with activities covering extrusion, manufacturing, installation and recycling. With sites across the UK, the Group now employs more than 2200 people. RAW POLYMER MIXING EXTRUSION PROFILE WASTE The Group is the second largest manufacturer of PVC-U and PVC-UE extrusions in the UK. RECYCLED FOR ROOFLINE & RCM PRODUCTS WELDING FRAMES DISPATCH ROOFLINE PRODUCTS SATISFIED CUSTOMER GLASS HARDWARE 2 3

3 COMPLETE RANGE WINDOWS ROOFLINE RAINWATER GOODS CLADDING DOORS MAJOR EXTRUDER The complete range of low maintenance building products Epwin Group offers the complete package of low maintenance building products. We can supply virtually any external plastic building product for domestic properties from our range of roofline, cladding, windows, doors - composite, steel and PVC-U, conservatory roofs, guttering, cavity closers and curtain walling. Epwin introduced PVC-U windows to the UK in 1976, since when it became a vertically integrated company with interests covering the complete lifecycle of its products, from extrusion through to installation, to post-consumer recycling and re-processing. Approximately 50% of all UK PVC-U window manufacturing waste is recycled and reprocessed by the Group. As an independent British business, Epwin is the UK s major extruder of PVC-U and PVC-Ue products and has a significant presence in the trade, retail, new and social housing markets. CONSERVATORIES CILLS PATIO DOORS INSULATED GLASS DOOR PANELS 4 5

4 Entrance doors Windows Conservatories Patio doors PVC-U, steel-faced, GRP or Thermoplastic products Available complete or as components The UK s widest and best-selling range of entrance door products Proven in commercial, new build, DIY, trade, retail and social housing markets 70mm 4 chamber sculptured, bevelled or chamfered systems 70mm 5 chamber chamfered system 60mm 3 chamber ultra slimline feature or chamfered system for new build applications 60mm 3 chamber slimline chamfered or feature system Mainstream and premium product offers Bar length, roof kits or complete External aluminium or PVC-U Wide span projections The UK s best-selling patio door Inline sliding 2/3/4 pane Bi-fold doors Attractive alternative to French doors All 60mm and 70mm products achieve high energy efficiency ratings Exclusive hardware range 6 7

5 Door panels Curtain wallings Cladding Roofline Choice of 24 styles Bespoke glass options 8 white & woodgrain options 24mm or 28mm thickness European sizes Suitable for use with our 60mm or 70mm window systems Low-rise solution ideal for schools and commercial applications Dedicated specification and design service available Market-leading range White and woodgrains BBA approved New build and commercial specification service BBA approved Complete range of fascias and soffits New build and commercial specification service 8 9

6 Trims Rainwater goods Cills Cavity closers Complete range to complement our own or third party window systems Angles, baypoles, architraves, jointing strips Rigid and foam products Choice of white and nine foiled colours Choice of Square Line, Deep Flow, Half Round and Ogee systems Special tapered Ogee system for conservatory applications Range of colours The UK s widest range of window cills Choice of white and nine foiled colours Colour-matched to suit virtually any window system BBA approved and meets Document L Former, fixer & cavity closer in one system Internal overhead ventilation Suits any window any construction (i.e. timber frame) Available as bar length or readymade New Winfit 2 Camfast 10 11

7 BRANDS VARIOUS MARKETS PETERLEE Dekura BIRSTALL Evergreen KIDDERMINSTER PatioMaster Midlands Total Window Systems-Midlands BIRMINGHAM KB Plastics Dekura Epwin Brands - leading the market Epwin Group consists of some of the best known brands in the various markets it serves - new build, social housing and home improvements. Based all over the UK we have more than 30 widely recognised brands. All businesses are experts in the markets they serve and offer unrivalled service and support to the building industry. PLASTIC BUILDING PRODUCTS UPTON-UPON-SEVERN/MALVERN Permadoor Aspect RHYMNEY Swish Window & Door Systems Custom Extrusions CARDIFF Windowbuild TAMWORTH Swish Building Products TELFORD PREMIER SUPPLIER TO THE DOOR FABRICATING INDUSTRY IN-LINE SLIDING PATIO DOOR CHELTENHAM Directors Office Portal Products BRANCHES Windowstore Quay Plastics NEWTON ABBOT/ PAIGNTON DB Glass Europlas Plastal Quantal Sierra Total Window Systems PatioMaster SW Zoom Foilex Plaslyne Dekura Profile22 PatioMaster Telford Extrusions Wrekin Windows Safeware 12 13

8 Committed to the environment Closed-loop recycling Epwin Group and its businesses across the UK are committed to controlling and minimising their environmental impact and to working in a sustainable manner. This includes the integration of economic, social and environmental factors in all elements of the business, from raw materials and manufacturing to installation and recycling. Epwin supports government and EU initiatives to improve the sustainability of building materials and encourages customers to take up end of life recycling opportunities to close the loop. The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has given PVC-U a reference service life of 35 years. More impressively still, the British Standards Institute suggest that this extends to in excess of 40 years when manufactured to accredited standards. Given that research shows that each PVC-U product can be recycled over 10 times and still maintain performance, it can have a total life span of 350 years, making it one of the most sustainable materials available to the construction industry. Epwin has made a multi-million pound investment to create the UK's largest and most advanced PVC-U recycling plant, capable of processing both post-industrial and postconsumer PVC-U materials. We ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and follow a programme of continual improvement and innovation, by the operation of an environmental management system to the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001:2004. Epwin is committed to supporting and offering training to employees. We work closely with local communities across the UK, supporting all project stakeholders and ensuring we deliver positive outcomes for all. Epwin operates a major recycling programme across the British Isles focusing on the collection and processing of PVC-U waste, assisting the industry to comply with the latest legislation concerning the environment and recycling. This is helping the industry to not only meet legislation but to minimise its impact on the environment making a positive step forward to sustainable development. Through Dekura our network of dedicated waste collection and size reduction business that has sites across the UK, we are able to ensure the economic and efficient recycling of PVC-U. Combining this operation with our state of the art cleaning and reprocessing facilities in the Midlands we are able to recycle all the PVC-U material available today. The Epwin Group are constantly investing to create the UK s largest and most advanced PVC-U recycling plant, capable of processing both post-industrial and post-consumer PVC-U materials. Our equipment and our experience maximise the amount of material available for reuse and minimise the environmental impact of the process. After collection, cages are emptied, material is cleaned, colour and shape sorted, quality graded and finally processed into 8.0mm chip granulate, micronised powder or compounded pellets in various colours - white, brown or jazz depending on its eventual use. Thanks to innovations such as a five stage metal removal system and a rubber separation process, our material is the highest quality of its type available in the UK. Once re-processed the PVC-U materials are re-used into a wide range of long life building products within our own facilities - closing the loop on the recycling process. Using our skills and processing capability we have produced the UK s first window made from 100% post consumer waste

9 ENVIRONMENT RECYCLING LIFECYCLE Lifecycle savings Research has shown that the total capital and maintenance costs for a softwood window will be significantly more than for a PVC-U window. PVC-U makes an ideal low maintenance solution. This, combined with aesthetics and high security features, is why PVC-U accounts for some 90% of the replacement window market in the UK and why it is used either wholly or as a composite material in a range of building products. Epwin is committed to the environment and offering sustainable whole life costings for improved communities at every stage from production to site, through both its manufacturing processes and its products. PVC-U is a multi purpose material. Not only can it be manufactured safely but it is easy to recycle and is environmentally inert. Research studies have shown that PVC-U can be recycled up to ten times and materials such as glass and steel in the window unit can also be successfully recovered. The PVC-U industry as a whole has made a voluntary commitment to recycling. On a European level this involves a commitment to recycle 100% of collectable waste by 2010 (vinyl 2010). Our network of businesses and customers operate a recycling programme and any old products or production offcuts can be re-processed back into making windows and doors, cavity closers, rainwater goods plus anything else from underground pipes to electrical cable trunking

10 ENVIRONMENT COMMITTED ENERGY EFFICIENCY Environmental statement Epwin is a vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of low maintenance building products to the refurbishment, social housing, new build, education and urban regeneration sectors via trade, retail and commercial channels. All Group companies are committed to controlling and minimising their environmental impact and to working in a sustainable manner. We will ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and follow a programme of continual improvement, by the operation of an Environmental Management System to the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001:2004. Our policy is implemented by all employees and our commitment involves: Reduction of waste levels from company processes, and where practical, recycling waste materials. All scrap material levels are monitored and reduced in accordance with quality procedures and strict targets. Monitoring energy use and energy efficiency, including the development and enhancement through a continual programme of improvement. Monitoring fuel use and promoting fuel efficiency, through technology, careful planning and careful driving. Ensuring our activities have minimal impact on local communities and do not create a nuisance to our neighbours. Comprehensive supplier selection process to ensure we only work with companies who share our environmental commitment. A continual programme of improvement and annually reviewed objectives and targets, facilitates the successful operation of this policy in line with the latest government guidelines. Provision of detailed environmental training, instruction and procedures relevant to their task and responsibilities

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12 VERTICALLY INTEGRATED LOW MAINTENANCE SUSTAINABLE PARTNER EXTRUSION Your sustainable partner The Epwin Group is a vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of low maintenance building products to the refurbishment, social housing, new build, education and urban regeneration sectors via trade, retail and commercial channels. Since introducing PVC-U windows to the UK in 1976, Epwin has grown to operate over 30 separate brands with activities covering extrusion, manufacturing, installation and recycling. With sites across the UK, the Group now employs more than 2200 people. RAW POLYMER MIXING EXTRUSION PROFILE WASTE The Group is the second largest manufacturer of PVC-U and PVC-UE extrusions in the UK. RECYCLED FOR ROOFLINE & RCM PRODUCTS WELDING FRAMES DISPATCH ROOFLINE PRODUCTS SATISFIED CUSTOMER GLASS HARDWARE 2 3

13 COMPLETE RANGE WINDOWS ROOFLINE RAINWATER GOODS CLADDING DOORS MAJOR EXTRUDER The complete range of low maintenance building products Epwin Group offers the complete package of low maintenance building products. We can supply virtually any external plastic building product for domestic properties from our range of roofline, cladding, windows, doors - composite, steel and PVC-U, conservatory roofs, guttering, cavity closers and curtain walling. Epwin introduced PVC-U windows to the UK in 1976, since when it became a vertically integrated company with interests covering the complete lifecycle of its products, from extrusion through to installation, to post-consumer recycling and re-processing. Approximately 50% of all UK PVC-U window manufacturing waste is recycled and reprocessed by the Group. As an independent British business, Epwin is the UK s major extruder of PVC-U and PVC-Ue products and has a significant presence in the trade, retail, new and social housing markets. CONSERVATORIES CILLS PATIO DOORS INSULATED GLASS DOOR PANELS 4 5

14 Entrance doors Windows Conservatories Patio doors PVC-U, steel-faced, GRP or Thermoplastic products Available complete or as components The UK s widest and best-selling range of entrance door products Proven in commercial, new build, DIY, trade, retail and social housing markets 70mm 4 chamber sculptured, bevelled or chamfered systems 70mm 5 chamber chamfered system 60mm 3 chamber ultra slimline feature or chamfered system for new build applications 60mm 3 chamber slimline chamfered or feature system Mainstream and premium product offers Bar length, roof kits or complete External aluminium or PVC-U Wide span projections The UK s best-selling patio door Inline sliding 2/3/4 pane Bi-fold doors Attractive alternative to French doors All 60mm and 70mm products achieve high energy efficiency ratings Exclusive hardware range 6 7

15 Door panels Curtain wallings Cladding Roofline Choice of 24 styles Bespoke glass options 8 white & woodgrain options 24mm or 28mm thickness European sizes Suitable for use with our 60mm or 70mm window systems Low-rise solution ideal for schools and commercial applications Dedicated specification and design service available Market-leading range White and woodgrains BBA approved New build and commercial specification service BBA approved Complete range of fascias and soffits New build and commercial specification service 8 9

16 Trims Rainwater goods Cills Cavity closers Complete range to complement our own or third party window systems Angles, baypoles, architraves, jointing strips Rigid and foam products Choice of white and nine foiled colours Choice of Square Line, Deep Flow, Half Round and Ogee systems Special tapered Ogee system for conservatory applications Range of colours The UK s widest range of window cills Choice of white and nine foiled colours Colour-matched to suit virtually any window system BBA approved and meets Document L Former, fixer & cavity closer in one system Internal overhead ventilation Suits any window any construction (i.e. timber frame) Available as bar length or readymade New Winfit 2 Camfast 10 11

17 BRANDS VARIOUS MARKETS PETERLEE Dekura BIRSTALL Evergreen KIDDERMINSTER PatioMaster Midlands Total Window Systems-Midlands BIRMINGHAM KB Plastics Dekura Epwin Brands - leading the market Epwin Group consists of some of the best known brands in the various markets it serves - new build, social housing and home improvements. Based all over the UK we have more than 30 widely recognised brands. All businesses are experts in the markets they serve and offer unrivalled service and support to the building industry. PLASTIC BUILDING PRODUCTS UPTON-UPON-SEVERN/MALVERN Permadoor Aspect RHYMNEY Swish Window & Door Systems Custom Extrusions CARDIFF Windowbuild TAMWORTH Swish Building Products TELFORD PREMIER SUPPLIER TO THE DOOR FABRICATING INDUSTRY IN-LINE SLIDING PATIO DOOR CHELTENHAM Directors Office Portal Products BRANCHES Windowstore Quay Plastics NEWTON ABBOT/ PAIGNTON DB Glass Europlas Plastal Quantal Sierra Total Window Systems PatioMaster SW Zoom Foilex Plaslyne Dekura Profile22 PatioMaster Telford Extrusions Wrekin Windows Safeware 12 13

18 Committed to the environment Closed-loop recycling Epwin Group and its businesses across the UK are committed to controlling and minimising their environmental impact and to working in a sustainable manner. This includes the integration of economic, social and environmental factors in all elements of the business, from raw materials and manufacturing to installation and recycling. Epwin supports government and EU initiatives to improve the sustainability of building materials and encourages customers to take up end of life recycling opportunities to close the loop. The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has given PVC-U a reference service life of 35 years. More impressively still, the British Standards Institute suggest that this extends to in excess of 40 years when manufactured to accredited standards. Given that research shows that each PVC-U product can be recycled over 10 times and still maintain performance, it can have a total life span of 350 years, making it one of the most sustainable materials available to the construction industry. Epwin has made a multi-million pound investment to create the UK's largest and most advanced PVC-U recycling plant, capable of processing both post-industrial and postconsumer PVC-U materials. We ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and follow a programme of continual improvement and innovation, by the operation of an environmental management system to the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001:2004. Epwin is committed to supporting and offering training to employees. We work closely with local communities across the UK, supporting all project stakeholders and ensuring we deliver positive outcomes for all. Epwin operates a major recycling programme across the British Isles focusing on the collection and processing of PVC-U waste, assisting the industry to comply with the latest legislation concerning the environment and recycling. This is helping the industry to not only meet legislation but to minimise its impact on the environment making a positive step forward to sustainable development. Through Dekura our network of dedicated waste collection and size reduction business that has sites across the UK, we are able to ensure the economic and efficient recycling of PVC-U. Combining this operation with our state of the art cleaning and reprocessing facilities in the Midlands we are able to recycle all the PVC-U material available today. The Epwin Group are constantly investing to create the UK s largest and most advanced PVC-U recycling plant, capable of processing both post-industrial and post-consumer PVC-U materials. Our equipment and our experience maximise the amount of material available for reuse and minimise the environmental impact of the process. After collection, cages are emptied, material is cleaned, colour and shape sorted, quality graded and finally processed into 8.0mm chip granulate, micronised powder or compounded pellets in various colours - white, brown or jazz depending on its eventual use. Thanks to innovations such as a five stage metal removal system and a rubber separation process, our material is the highest quality of its type available in the UK. Once re-processed the PVC-U materials are re-used into a wide range of long life building products within our own facilities - closing the loop on the recycling process. Using our skills and processing capability we have produced the UK s first window made from 100% post consumer waste

19 ENVIRONMENT RECYCLING LIFECYCLE Lifecycle savings Research has shown that the total capital and maintenance costs for a softwood window will be significantly more than for a PVC-U window. PVC-U makes an ideal low maintenance solution. This, combined with aesthetics and high security features, is why PVC-U accounts for some 90% of the replacement window market in the UK and why it is used either wholly or as a composite material in a range of building products. Epwin is committed to the environment and offering sustainable whole life costings for improved communities at every stage from production to site, through both its manufacturing processes and its products. PVC-U is a multi purpose material. Not only can it be manufactured safely but it is easy to recycle and is environmentally inert. Research studies have shown that PVC-U can be recycled up to ten times and materials such as glass and steel in the window unit can also be successfully recovered. The PVC-U industry as a whole has made a voluntary commitment to recycling. On a European level this involves a commitment to recycle 100% of collectable waste by 2010 (vinyl 2010). Our network of businesses and customers operate a recycling programme and any old products or production offcuts can be re-processed back into making windows and doors, cavity closers, rainwater goods plus anything else from underground pipes to electrical cable trunking

20 ENVIRONMENT COMMITTED ENERGY EFFICIENCY Environmental statement Epwin is a vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of low maintenance building products to the refurbishment, social housing, new build, education and urban regeneration sectors via trade, retail and commercial channels. All Group companies are committed to controlling and minimising their environmental impact and to working in a sustainable manner. We will ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and follow a programme of continual improvement, by the operation of an Environmental Management System to the requirements of BS EN ISO 14001:2004. Our policy is implemented by all employees and our commitment involves: Reduction of waste levels from company processes, and where practical, recycling waste materials. All scrap material levels are monitored and reduced in accordance with quality procedures and strict targets. Monitoring energy use and energy efficiency, including the development and enhancement through a continual programme of improvement. Monitoring fuel use and promoting fuel efficiency, through technology, careful planning and careful driving. Ensuring our activities have minimal impact on local communities and do not create a nuisance to our neighbours. Comprehensive supplier selection process to ensure we only work with companies who share our environmental commitment. A continual programme of improvement and annually reviewed objectives and targets, facilitates the successful operation of this policy in line with the latest government guidelines. Provision of detailed environmental training, instruction and procedures relevant to their task and responsibilities