When a Wigan woman had a dream to transform her farm into a haven for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, it inspired a whole host of individuals and companies to get involved to make…
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Innovative PVCu systems giant Liniar has a distinct advantage when it comes to using technology to streamline production processes – its plant and facilities were purpose-built just a few years ago, with everything designed in…
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Over the years, increased Health and Safety laws and ever more stringent Building Regulations have been the cause of frustration and even, on occasions, mockery. But those laws are there for very good reason; official…
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There are many factors that come into consideration in order to perform a clean, professional and safe installation – but quite often it’s the importance of one small accessory that’s overlooked, with potentially disastrous consequences….
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A recent report has shown a steady increase in conservatory sales over the last year, but with only ‘modest volume increases’ forecast for the next three years, it’s an important time for companies to concentrate…
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Following its preview at the 2016 FIT Show, Alumina by Liniar bi-folding doors have enjoyed great success in the market with many Liniar window installers now taking advantage of the sales opportunity. Nick Dardalis of…
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One South Yorkshire fabricator has not only been using Liniar since the business was established in 2011, but its MD proudly boasts that he was the first man to ever cut a length of the…
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Sales and marketing can be a numbers game. The more leads you have, the more you’re likely to convert to customers. But could a focus on collecting lots of leads have a detrimental effect on…
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HL Plastics’ Managing Director, Martin Thurley talks to Chris Champion, Editor of Glass News, about joining the company, his background and what makes him tick, plus the future of HL Plastics and the Liniar brand….
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Having received more and more enquiries for windows with increasingly higher acoustic values, the innovative market leader recently launched a brand new 90mm window system, EnergyPlus90. Developing sites with high noise levels The ProPG report…
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Decking is an ever-popular option when looking to add value to the caravans on your park. It can improve the overall appearance of the surroundings and provide your residents with additional living space around the…
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If you visited the LimeLight café at the award-winning Liniar stand at this year’s FIT Show, you may have spotted a cluster of 49 light-bulbs hanging above your head. Apart from lighting the café area…
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Known for being a brand that tends to break the rules when it comes to product development, Liniar astonished visitors to the 2016 FIT Show by revealing its latest innovation – a pure aluminium bi-folding…
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… sounds like the start of a joke, doesn’t it? But with the potential for disaster if products aren’t fully tested and approved, it’s no laughing matter. Roger Hartshorn, Group CEO of the Flamstead Group…
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With growing consumer awareness of the impact that plastic can have on our natural environment, there’s no doubt that the industry is starting to step up and address this; recycled PVCu systems and products…
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When the Flamstead Group, owners of HL Plastics, purchased Wegoma GB back in 2014, many industry eyebrows were raised. How would a well-established PVCu systems house such as Liniar integrate well with a machinery company?…
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What better way to enjoy your holiday home than by adding a beautiful outdoor living area to relax in and enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle? But while this adds value to…
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Liniar is renowned for its range of innovative windows, doors and conservatory roofs – but did you know that the market leader has also been manufacturing high quality decking systems for almost 20 years? Now…
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Tony Basile, Building Products Director at Liniar, discusses his thoughts on selling and the advantages of listening to your customers… There are a lot of negative connotations when it comes to the word ‘sales’ or…
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Considerable investment and reorganisation over the last two years has helped a Peterborough firm become one of the UK’s leading fabricators – with the help of the biggest conservatory roof Liniar has ever produced. Specialising…
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“One of the most satisfying things is to see the look on new customers’ faces when they try the ModLok™ bi-fold for the first time!” So says Design and Development Manager Chris Armes, who has…
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Howard Hirst, Sales Director at Liniar, discusses the options to consider, and offers advice for installers thinking of upgrading the system they choose to install. Energy efficiency as a selling point PVCu windows can offer…
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When it comes to choosing the right windows and doors for your project, one of the first decisions is which materials to use. Combining materials across a project can bring many benefits – especially if…
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If you visited the LimeLight café at the award-winning Liniar stand at this year’s FIT Show, you may have spotted a cluster of 49 lightbulbs hanging above your head. Apart from lighting the café area…
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Liniar’s innovative range of roof kits has shaken up and refreshed the market with a number of brilliant, and long overdue, ideas to help revitalise the market and put the satisfaction and reward back into…
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When it comes to solving and preventing flood problems easily, while using a vastly versatile product, Liniar’s plastic piling is the material of choice for Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Duncan Hutt, Head of Land Management for…
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When considering which glazed products to order for your new building or development, the guarantee is often the last thing to be considered. But ensuring you help homeowners to avoid future call backs to different…
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The importance of a high quality website is something that is often overlooked by even some of the biggest firms. But designing and constructing a site that is going to look great, be easy to…
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Roger Hartshorn and Bill Griffiths have jointly announced the acquisition of Flamstead Holdings Ltd, including HL Plastics Ltd, Wegoma Machinery Sales Ltd and Vintage Windows Ltd, in a deal with Quanex Building Products Corporation. Quanex,…
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A huge 54% increase in Google searches per month proves that the bi-fold boom is showing no signs of slowing down Howard Hirst, Sales Director for Liniar, revisits a key piece of research from 2014…
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Created with the fitter in mind, installing a Liniar conservatory roof couldn’t be easier – and by installing it above Liniar windows and doors, its thermal efficiency and aesthetics are hard to beat. Add to…
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It’s now 18 months since Liniar took full ownership of the Liniar Zoom conservatory roof business. With a recent change in management and a forthcoming relocation on the horizon, we caught up with new General…
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One of the biggest issues for a conscientious systems house is to try and ensure that the products hitting the market and carrying their name are of the highest possible quality and adhere to the…
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With advancements in technology, we seem to be communicating across more and more channels – meaning that consumers are better informed about products than ever before. Howard Hirst, Sales Director for Liniar, discusses what implications…
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If you hear the word ‘apprentice’ these days you might be forgiven for instantly picturing Lord Alan Sugar pointing his finger at some dimwit in his boardroom and muttering the immortal line ‘you’re fired!’ –…
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Sue Davenport, Marketing Director for Liniar, tells us why the company is putting so much effort into developing a catalogue of videos to support its customers. “I would find it hard to imagine nowadays that…
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With two stands booked to showcase its outstanding range of products Liniar has confirmed that the FIT Show is the place to be. With the entirety of its product range on show including the brand…
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1. Easy to fit Liniar’s patented designs were built with the installer in mind – so all our windows, doors and roofs are simple to fit, saving you precious time on the job. 2. 100%…
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1. In October 2011 you and Martin Randall invested in Zoom Conservatory Roof Systems. What’s happened since then? Martin Randall and I bought Zoom because we saw a fantastic opportunity to invest in a technically-advanced…
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Sue Davenport, new Group Marketing Director at Liniar, looks back at the company’s journey from its beginnings in 2008 and tells us why 2014 will see it become a true market leader, just six years…
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