Tim Herbert joined Grand Entrance in 2015 as a manufacturing apprentice. He has since worked hard to achieve two NVQ’s and an EAL qualification and become a fully-fledged Window & Door Manufacturing Operative. “Working for Grand Entrance is great,” says Tim. “I joined when I was 20 and since I started they have trained and […]

Profix Group MD Alan Sadler is gearing up to support the latest GM Fundraising challenge, but this time to support a group of 12 ladies from the fenestration industry as they prepare to take part in the first ever all-female GM Fundraising challenge, Paddle2Pedal. In less than 2 weeks, the team will be setting out […]

Flush sash windows are a familiar part of the UK’s architectural landscape.  Widely used throughout the 1800’s, many of them are still in place today and  with windows over 100 years old, it is not surprising that many are draughty, rotten and don’t work properly.  A staggering 26% of heat loss escapes through windows alone, […]

The emphasis often shifts in the window industry from security to energy efficiency and back again depending on the latest product innovations or legislation. Regardless of trend, the ideal window should offer both. Pro-Therm PVC-U windows from Profix don’t follow fashion in this sense – high thermal efficiency ratings and Secured by Design accreditation, available […]

Whether it is part of an extension or new build design, the option to link the outside-in, using large opening apertures is without doubt the latest trend in home design and renovation.  Traditionally, bi-folding door sets are the door of choice to provide this result, but the Swing and Slide doors from Profix offer a […]

As with most institutionalised buildings in the UK, school buildings are subjected to little or no maintenance. They are often cold, draughty and pretty miserable places – or is that just how we remember them? But seriously, regardless of whether the schools are listed buildings or just in need of renovation, improvements in energy efficiency […]

Do you ever feel like your supplier is taking you for granted? Perhaps when a complaint goes unheard or isn’t acted upon? Or maybe when the quality of product or level of service falls short of what you need? Sometimes with the best will in the world companies can lose sight of the importance of […]

It would be fair to say both the market and the consumer have been falling in love with colour for some time.  We repeatedly hear it heralded in industry surveys as one of the key growth opportunities available, with foiled and painted windows and doors continuing to take a larger share of the predicted volumes. […]

Modernisation and refurbishment is a key part of any contract in the UK whether that is in social housing or commercial buildings.  Regardless of the nature of the refurbishment project, Profix has considerable experience in working with specifiers, architects and project managers to deliver on a wide range on installations. Whether residential housing, commercial or […]

The housebuilding sector can be as colourful as the high street and when it comes to providing impact, kerb appeal is key.  As a supplier to the New Build sector, The Profix Group know the importance of being able to offer a wide range of products to meet the needs of their customers. The Profix […]