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Presenting A Colourful Front

We’re all too aware of the power property programmes hold with consumers and what an impact they can have, positively or negatively, on our industry. Grand Designs is still seen as an authoritative voice in building design, but there are an increasing number of programmes ‘educating’ consumers in how to make their homes look better,…

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Yellow flowers in front of grey Swing and Slide doors

Dedicated Social Media Presence For Swing And Slide Doors

Following the success of our Swing and Slide Patio Door, we have now launched a dedicated Twitter channel for this product. Follow @swinganslide today to find out more about the practical alternative to bi-fold doors available from Profix. A Plotted History Sliding patio doors have been around for the past fifty years, originally made popular…

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New build houses with white Profix windows

A New Build Supplier That Has It All

With the demand for new housing seeing no signs of slowing, the new build market is becoming even more competitive for suppliers. High volumes and lower margins mean it’s financially tight, but it goes beyond that now as specifiers and developers expect best service to back up their volume order. And even more importantly, a…

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Profix lends a hand to GM Fundraising this Christmas

GM Fundraising Christmas cards are now on sale! The children at Hope House Children’s Hospices have been working very hard to create a pair of very special and unique cards which are sold in packs of 20 and can be personalised with company logos and messages. Profix is administering these unique cards on behalf of…

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Before and after of badly damaged white front door

#OneCall For Responsive Maintenance

An issue often faced by social landlords is having a fenestration partner they can rely on for responsive maintenance in quick turnaround. Whether this is caused by break-in, damage, breach of legislation or replacing old, draughty product, Profix offers a responsive service as part of our #onecall promise. Through over 25 years’ experience working within…

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Row of houses with red doors and white Profix windows

More Money For Affordable & Social Housing?

Wednesday’s announcement that an additional £2billion in funds is going to be made available to build more social and affordable housing made great headline news for our industry in general. There is a renowned national shortfall in housing, particularly in the level of affordable homes available to rent or buy. Social rent is genuinely more…

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White conservatory after Profix install market leading GuardianTM Solid Roof

A Conservatory Like No Other

Over several decades, the conservatory has been a welcome addition to many homes across the UK by adding value, extra space, often without planning constraint hassles. While traditional conservatory design ticks the box when it comes to creating extra space, they are often too hot, too cold or too noisy. By upgrading the standard glass…

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External view of fitted Pro-Therm PVC-U window by Profix

The One Stop Shop For New Build

With over 25 years’ experience in the supply and install of windows and doors to housebuilders and developers, Profix prides itself on knowing exactly what is required from a single source fenestration partner; regardless of specification, material and style.  We call this our #onecall service. New Build Service #Onecall offers integration from the outset of…

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Group of fundraisers gathered outside Hope House Children's Hospice

Pedalling Marvellous

On Saturday 26th August, the GM Fundraising Paddle2Pedal team arrived at Hope House Children’s Hospices to complete their challenge, which saw them canoe 100 miles, abseil 150ft, cycle 120 miles and raise over £90,000 for the hospices so far. Profix Group MD Alan Sadler supported the team and comments: “What an event! This was the…

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Group of GM fundraisers Paddle2Pedal team pose for picture in canoes

Paddle2Pedal Update from Alan Sadler

The GM Fundraising Paddle2Pedal team are part way through their challenge, having completed the “paddle” section which saw them canoe 100 miles down the River Wye from Glasbury to Chepstow. As if they haven’t done enough, the team did an abseil down the rock face of Symonds Yat yesterday afternoon. Alan Sadler, Profix Group’s MD…

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