EUROCELL PLC
Suppliers of: PVCu Roof lantern, coloured PVC Windows, Folding Sliding Doors, Skylights, PVCu Conservatory, Composite Doors, PVC-u curtain wall,
ABOUT EUROCELL
Eurocell creates sustainable building solutions for the trade of today, the homes of tomorrow and the environment of the future.
With its headquarters in Alfreton, Derbyshire, Eurocell is at the forefront of the UK’s PVC-U industry, leading the way in the manufacture, distribution, and recycling of PVC-U windows, doors, conservatories, rooflights, roofing and roofline systems. Eurocell operates a network of more than 200 trade branches across the UK, where it serves over 40,000 tradespeople.
Eurocell distributes its products through a vast network of window fabricators, housebuilder partners and specifiers, as well as to installers and direct to homeowners offering a range of PVC-U systems including windows, entrance doors, inline patio doors, bi-fold doors, conservatories and cavity closers
Eurocell’s commitment to providing quality sustainable solutions sets it apart, with the largest PVC-U recycling operation in the UK. It operates a closed-loop recycling system, collecting, reprocessing, and utilising waste to create new products. In 2022 alone, Eurocell incorporated 16,700 tonnes of recycled PVC-U in its operations, with windows containing approximately 30% recycled content.
Eurocell celebrates 50 years of supporting home improvement projects in 2024 and employs more than 2000 people in the UK. For more details, visit www.eurocell.co.uk, or follow their social media channels - Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.
Eurocell is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
BIM Files: Eurocell offer an extensive range of BIM files which can be downloaded from our Technical Hub
Modus - The first fully integrated window and door system
Modus is the first fully integrated PVC-U window and door system in the UK, capable of producing eight different product types from a single system. It’s an innovative 75mm front to back dimension six-chamber design, the first to utilise dual material extrusion technology (DMET) in the UK. DMET precisely directs 50% virgin and 50% post-consumer recycled PVC-U into the profile simultaneously, with post-consumer material used only in the core of the profile, so finish quality and colour fastness is uncompromised. That’s why Eurocell can offer an unrivalled 12-year profiles guarantee for Modus.
Ultimate flexibility – 8 systems in 1
Modus is a contemporary architectural design with a choice of no less than three casement window sash styles – Standard, Slim Rebate and Flush – a style to suit every type of building. The Standard Sash option has a traditional PVC-U window aesthetic, which makes a feature of the window sash rebate, combined with slim sight lines thanks to the 55mm high outer frame profile. The Flush Sash option creates a distinctive appearance. Characteristic of traditional windows, it’s fully flush internally and externally yet offers class-leading thermal performance. The Slim Rebate Sash option creates a more contemporary aesthetic than traditional PVC-U windows. At just 7mm thick, the rebate offers sleek sight lines down the building facade, to complement current architecture. Internally, the sash is fully flush, for clean lines and a premium feel.
Modus reversible windows are the most energy efficient of their type in the UK and offer fully flush sash aesthetics. Bespoke designed hinges and handle complement the slim sight lines.
Modus tilt and turn windows offer a new stepped sash design, which goes one step further than Modus casement windows by creating a seven-chamber profile for maximum thermal performance. No steel or aluminium reinforcements are required and an optional third brush pile seal completes the high specification.
Modus French, composite and residential doors can be fabricated in a range of styles to suit the building architecture. Doors are available with a PVC-U low threshold to prevent cold bridging, which is Building Regulations Part M compliant with the addition of aluminium ramps (available separately).
Modus - Technical Performance:
High quality impact resistant white PVC-U extrusion utilising 50% post-consumer recycled PVC-U, producing a rigid six-chamber profile to BS EN 12608 and manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 14001.
- U-value performance of 0.7 for triple glazed windows, 1.1 U-value for double glazed windows.
- Energy efficient windows, achieving BFRC Window Energy Rating (WER) of grades A+, A, B and C.
- 12-year manufacturer profiles guarantee (White)
Colour options available:
We’ve extended the Modus standard colour range to meet the changing needs of our customers. In addition to this a further range of 30+ other colour options is available for delivery in just three weeks.
Standard range:
- Black Ash woodgrain/White
- Anthracite Grey woodgrain/White
- Slate Grey woodgrain/White
- Moondust Grey woodgrain/White
- Irish Oak woodgrain/White
- Golden Oak woodgrain/White
- Rosewood woodgrain/White
- Cream
- White
Architectural range (Special order):
- Quartz Platinum metallic woodgrain/White
- Asphalt metallic woodgrain/White
- Sapphire Silver metallic woodgrain/White
- Anteak woodgrain/White
Logik - Window and Door System
Specially designed for ease and speed of fabrication and fitting, Logik features a unique, patented knock-in bead system. Ideally suited for new build or replacement windows, its 70mm front-to-back dimension enables the seamless replacement of timber frames.
The Logik profile system provides a wide variety of products, including standard casement windows, flush casement windows, tilt and turn windows, French windows, residential doors, and French doors.
Logik is purpose designed to make fabrication quick, simple and economical - with absolutely no compromise on quality or performance. It ensures your reputation remains as robust, watertight and reliable as the finished product you supply to your customers.
Logik is designed for improved aesthetics and clean sight lines, with its unobtrusive gasket line and slim profile. The profile features multiple chambers to enhance thermal efficiency and strength, and improve drainage. Available with chamfered, sculptured ovolo and and Flush styles in a range of colours, Logik window profiles add a touch of distinction to any home.
Logik features post-consumer recycled PVC-U in the central core of the profile with virgin PVC-U on seen faces. This ensures the same aesthetics and technical performance but with more environmentally responsible benefits for today’s discerning customers. It offers the same benefits but with more sustainability – at no extra cost to you.
Further technical information is available to download from the BPi Library or from the manufacturers’ own website.
Eurocell’s InSite window system, revolutionising construction efficiency in Inverness
Eurocell’s InSite system transformed window installation for a block of four terraced houses in Inverness
Windows were manufactured at Pinefield Glass incorporated the InSite hinge with the cavity barrier
Kirkwood Timber Frame integrated the windows into timber frame panels
The panels were then transported to site and erected over two days; speeding up the process of achieving a weatherproof structure
The only window system suitable for timber frame that has been fully tested to prevent the spread of fire and smoke from, or to the cavity
Approved for use in accordance with the guidelines by NHBC.
Challenge
Affordable housing provider Places for People needed to construct a block of terraced houses near Inverness swiftly and efficiently to control costs and accommodate residents promptly. However, the conventional construction process, with its multitude of stages, prolonged time on site, and diverse specialised tasks, posed significant challenges to meeting tight deadlines.
Solution
The InSite system introduced by Eurocell, comprising a specialist hinge and sealant, a cavity barrier and window, enables house construction to be expedited by manufacturing within a factory environment. The windows were manufactured with the cavity barrier and InSite bracket fitted, at Pinefield Glass, Elgin. These were then integrated into timber frame panels at Kirkwood Timber Frame in Sauchen, Inverurie. The panels were transported to the site and erected over a two-day period (12 – 13th December 2023).
InSite streamlines the installation of fully glazed, finished windows into wall panels during the factory production process, and enables transportation to site easily as the window sits within the frame cavity, reducing damage, movement in transit and the need to pack between the panels.
This innovation also reduces onsite disruption and working at height, reduces Health and Safety concerns, minimises labour costs, and accelerates build schedules – the window sits within the cavity, so when craning panels into place, the panel sits vertical making it easier to place into position.
Once erected on-site, the window is pushed out to its finished position, ensuring the 50mm cavity. The window is then plumbed and squared, locked off, sealed and the exterior of the building is ready to be clad.
The entire panel assembly can then become wind and watertight within one day, allowing interior trades to commence work immediately. Noteworthy features include improved safety, reduced site traffic, reduction in movement of scaffolding lifts and compliance with relevant Building Regulations.
The InSite system has been tested by Warrington Fire [part of Exova Group] to .BS 476 Part 20, 1987 This certifies that when all of the approved parts within the system are used together the InSite system prevents the spread of fire and smoke from or to the cavity. This is the only system of this type to hold this fire certification.
Result
The build was completed 9 days quicker than typical timber frame construction of this scale:
Faster and easier: Reduces on-site disruption and labour costs, accelerates build schedules, and allows immediate commencement of interior trades.
Safer: As the whole commissioning operation of the windows can be carried out from inside the building, this eliminates working at height, moving windows about on scaffolding, enhances site safety and security and reduces site traffic with no separate window deliveries.
Peace of mind: Compliant with Building Regulations, thoroughly tested for air, water, and wind pressure and independently tested for Fire and Smoke resistance, assessed for load-bearing capacity.
Read the full case-study via https://www.eurocell.co.uk/blog/Eurocells-insite-window-system-inverness
Insite Case Study (eurocell.co.uk)
If you have any questions or would like more information then please email: newbuild@eurocell.co.uk or call 0870 120 3003.
Eurocell's Fabricator Forum Serves as a Platform for Growth
'Future ready together’ was the theme of this year’s Eurocell Fabricator Forum, which was attended by over 80 Fabricators determined to grow their businesses.
Eurocell’s message to its fabricator partners was one of unity, and that its market-leading technical expertise, innovation and vision will support fabricators with the knowledge, tools and products they need to grow.
The power of partnership and working together was highlighted throughout all the presentation sessions. With early signs of growth already visible and industry challenges beginning to ease, the potential for success is clear.
This year’s forum was Eurocell’s biggest to date, taking place in June at Pride Park Stadium in Derby. The system house launched a number of products, initiatives and exclusive benefits for its fabricator partners as well as running through its strategic vision.
This included the recently announced ‘Eurocell Grow’, an industry leading fabricator partner programme, to help fabricators grow their business and stand out in their markets.
CEO, Darren Waters, who delivered a presentation on Investing for the Future at the forum, believes the event highlighted the power of collaboration and the resilience of the industry, he said;
“It was a fantastic day and there was a real buzz and energy. The response we’ve had from partners indicates that they feel we are on the same page and all working together to drive innovation, share best practices, and ultimately support the success of our businesses and industry following a tough period.”
The forum featured several key sessions including:
Gary Driscoll, Sales and Commercial Director at Eurocell and host for the forum, kicking off the proceedings with a detailed snapshot of the market and shared updates from the Eurocell Technical Panel.
Ian Kernaghan, Head of New Products, Design & Development at Eurocell, spoke on 'Innovation and Sustainability,' detailing upcoming sustainability initiatives.
Martin Benn, Head of New Build at Eurocell, presented ‘Adapting for Tomorrow,’ discussing the changing regulatory landscape and how Eurocell is prepared to meet these challenges.
Sean Bunyan, Head of Commercial Operations at Eurocell, shared insights on ‘Inspirational Lifestyle Products,’ highlighting growth opportunities in Garden Rooms, EurXtensions.
The Marketing Team, James Bosley, Senior Marketing Manager and Kiran Slater, Marketing Manager, officially launched the new Eurocell Grow Programme for fabricators and shared the benefits on offer to Fabricators.
Nick Trueman, General Manager at fabricator, Direct Window Supplies, who attended the forum, said the event was a great chance to network; “It’s good to see industry colleagues outside the typical day-to-day, share ideas and go back with opportunities to reinvigorate the business to drive sales and growth heading towards next year.
Robert Waller, Southern Sales Director at Lister Windows, also felt the event provided real value to his team, he said; “It’s very important for our business to have community, to talk innovation and taking the time to get people together is absolutely key to success.”
External speakers were also in attendance at the forum and included:
Alex Lewis and Leon James from Renolit, who discussed upcoming colour trends.
Michael Butterick, Marketing Director at Saint Gobain-Glass, provided insights from the Energy House 2.0 project, featuring Eurocell Modus windows in state-of-the-art, real-world testing environments to assess thermal, air tightness, and noise reduction performance.
Gary Driscoll added: “We are ready to provide our fabricators with forward-thinking products, tools and initiatives, as our announcements demonstrated during the event. Future-ready together underpins our support for our partners and we are all excited about bringing success to our fabricators in the coming months.”
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