Spectus Window Systems
PRESS
RELEASE
Spectus News
ONE FACTORY, ONE SYSTEM, ONE VISION
21/07/2006

Well-established, Scunthorpe-based Highseal Windows is undergoing
a transformation. The company recently relocated to new premises - amalgamating
its two old premises into one purpose-built 60,000sq ft factory. The new £1.6 million
site, situated close to the old premises, accommodates all office-based staff and
the manufacturing facility. As a result of the changes the factory's output will
increase by 30% with the capacity to produce 1000 windows each week.

Says Neil Donaldson,
Managing Director,
Highseal: "Our company
had reached a critical level
where we needed to invest
in new premises in order to
accommodate our growing
business. Additionally, the
logistics of operating out
of two sites was proving
difficult. The new factory,
with all departments under
one roof, will simplify things,
helping us to become
even more efficient."

As part of the plans for
growth, Highseal has made
the decision to manufacture
only Spectus profile.
Consequently, Highseal
now exclusively produces
Spectus' Elite 70 and
Sightline 70 along with
vertical sliders, fully
reversible windows
and patio doors.

"The Spectus suites
meet all of our and our
customers' requirements
for aesthetically pleasing
products that meet all
the relevant regulations.

For our public sector clients
Elite 70 is particularly good
because of its improved
thermal performance
characteristics."


From Left to Right:
David Maybank, Head of Sales & Marketing, Highseal Windows
Neil Donaldson, Managing Director, Highseal Windows with
Dave Mulholland, Sales & Marketing Director, Spectus
 
With energy efficiency playing an increasingly important role in window specification,
Highseal has also invested in its own soft coat glass line. "There is no escape
from the fact that windows are expected to perform better than ever before,"
continues Neil. " We believe that soft coat glass is the way forward and it made
sense to upgrade our glass specification at the same time as the factory move."

Additionally, Highseal is
expanding into the trade
arena with a new multi
product trade counter.
Located within the new
factory, the counter will
provide a full PVC-u
building solution - including
windows, doors & fascias
and soffits, courtesy of
Spectus' group companies
- Kestrel-BCE.

To mark the opening of the
new counter, Highseal will
be hosting special events
for local trades people,

offering refreshments to all those who attend.

Neil continues: "The trade counter is a new area for us but we believe that we
have the right balance of products and services to make it work. In addition to
the traditional fenestration based ideas we stock and supply stone, granite and
marble and other niche building product items. This diversity helps to keep
the range fresh and promote us to a wider client base. Our plan is to open
six more counters nationally within the next two to three years."