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Building on success that’s Ultraframe
SUCCESS, after .suc cess, a f te r success!
That’s the fairy tale story of Clitheroe con
director John i"a“ncaste? <T(T (I Iiii'uls,an<1 R°?.finK included — now equal over Systems Section,
beginnings, in a small industrial unit on Waterloo Road, Ultraframe now commands over 100,000 sq. ft. of factory at its Salthill Road HQ. The o r ig in a l four employees — managing
servatory firm Ultra- f r a m e , a s i t approaches its 10th birthday. From its Cinderella
throughout the UK, Fire and planning permission to and France.
200 and the once-upon-a- time production of 10 uPVC windows a weelt has burgeoned to over <100 windows, doors and con servatories. There is a trade division, too, which supplies roofs and ancil lary products to a stagger ing 2,500 manufacturers
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frame is now firmly in the fast lane.
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tory is what you want, with Ultraframe in the driving seat, nothing could he easier, for the firm is able to offer a complete start-to-finish service. From full house surveys
Certainly, if a conserva An advertising feature by Theresa Robson
leading light when it comes to commercial acco lades, for it can count among its many awards I’rofessional Fabricator of the Year in 1002, Lanca shire Rural Business of the Year in 1001 and, so far this year, the much-co veted BS 5750 Part One.
Ultraframe is also a
for a firm offering a first class service and, with the addition of the newly-
It is a glowing history
pany will undertake a full house survey, including the drainage system, before its award-winning design team swings into action and produces hi- tech computer plans of the proposed structure. At the same time,
Lancaster explained that one of his specialists will visit a client’s home and advise on the product that might best suit their needs. From there, the com
and wall building, nothing is too much trouble for Ultraframe’s friendly and enthusiastic staff. Managing director John
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part — the installation of your conservatory. With Ultraframe, this includes any wall-building, drain- moving, plumbing or elec trical work necessary, as well as any patio work or paving, ju s t for good measure. Ultraframe also offers a
Ultraframe s ta f f will undertake rcsponsibilty for any necessary planning permission. Then comes the exciting
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MRS JULIE BROADIIURST, John Lancaster’s daughter, shows Lady Clitheroe an example of Ullraframe’s new blind system, designed exclusi vely for windows and conservatory roofs
wide range of conserva tory extras, including blinds, fans and furniture and, as John Lancaster commented, the lowest- priced gas barbecue in the UK.
this, it is easy to see why the last 10 years have been such a success for the firm — and easy to sur mise that the next 10 might be equally so!
With a service such as Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 1PE. Tel: (0200) 442963 Fax:(0200)25455
ULTRAFRAME is manufacturing a newly- • patented, revolutionary pleated blind system, which complements its w i n d o w s
conservatories a n d
'new factory, with, from the left, Mr John Lancaster, Clithcroe Mayoress Mrs Beverley Jones, Mrs1 Rosemary Lancaster and Clitheroe Mayor Coun. Howcl Jones
LORI) AND LADY CLITHEROE (right) admire Ultralight conservatory roofing, in Ultraframe’s
on the market designed specifically for uI'VC win dows and conservatories — has captured the imagi nation of consumers and rival conservatory com panies alike, with its unique clip-on trims and
Broadhursl — managing director John Lancaster's daughter — will be the hub of production for Ultraframe’s revolutionary blind and roofing system. The patented system — probably the only system
THIS week saw the unveiling of Ultraframe’s exciting new Blinds Division, as well as a 12,000 sq. ft. manufacturing unit for the company’s new patented conservatory roofing system. The new centre, spearheaded by Mrs Julie
gral part of the conservatory, with clip-on trims that cover all wires and seals, etc. It is so good that we have been approached by a multi-national blind company, which wants to buy the system from us!” The roofing blind system also offers improved
aesthetically pleasing appearance. Mr John Lancaster said: “The system is an inte
s Julie Broadhursl has high hopes for the new
insulation, pointed out Mr Lancaster, as the blinds are made from state-of-the-art solar heat-reflect ing fabric. The fabric, which comes in a variety of up-mar ket designs and shades, has special reflective foil
on the back, which aids in the retention of heal, thus keeping those all-important fuel bills down.
Clitheroe and Rihblc Valley Mayor Tony Jack- son, is the latest in a string of Ultraframe suc cesses, providing 50 new jobs so far this year — a remarkable achievement.
Ultralite, the revolutionary patented, high strength roofing system that offers 33.5% more insulation than other types of roofing systems. The new division, opened on Tuesday, by Lord
And that success is down i. to its winning workforce r
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ULTRAFRAME is certainly flying high on success after being awarded a prestigious contract by industrial tycoon George Williams (seen being greeted by John Lancaster) to supply conservatory roofing systems to his latest company
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A sign of quality as firm obtains BS 5750 award
WHEN it comes to Britain’s famous quality kite mark, Ultraframe is certainly flying high.
astute leadership of structural engineer and design manager Chris Richardson, has just led the company to receive the prestigious BS 5750 Part One quality standard.
For Ullraframc’s go-ahead design team, under the
in Britain, manufacturing conservatories, to receive the award — a major accolade for the Clitheroe firm.
4 In fact, Ultraframe is the first and only company
motivated and qualified” team, as well as Ultra- frame’s state-of-the-art design technology, which is guaranteed to deliver the optimum in accuracy and efficiency.
Chris Richardson is quick to praise his “highly
is comprised of highly motivated and skilled young men and women, using top-of-the-range technology. We are leading the way in the research and devel opment of tomorrow’s conservatories.”
He said: “Ultraframe’s eight-strong design team
structural engineers nationally to belong to the select technical committee of the Glass and Glazing Federa tion, the body responsible for setting standards in the whole conservatory and glazing industry.
Mr Richardson is also one of a handful of key
STRUCTURAL engineer and design manager Chris Richardson (front), with his award-winning design team. From the left: Simon Mansell, Angela Monk,
Barry Sellan and Mark Rilkington
ensuring Ultraframe’s role as an architect of tomor row’s standards, as well as today’s!
As such, he attends monthly GGF meetings, thus f i t e l
CUSTOMERS come first at Ultraframe! Sales and service administrator Janet Lightbown shows interested customers a selection of the firm’s new conservatory blinds
THE CUSTOMER COMES FIRST
CUSTOMER care is th e b uz z w o rd a t U l t ra f ram e — and hundreds of satisfied customers can vouch
with dust sheets and industrial vacuum clean ers, in order to leave cus tomers’ homes clean and tidy.
service and top quality products, Ultaframe is famed for those extra spe cial touches, such as the pride installation teams take in customers’ homes. Workers come equipped
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SALES DIRECTOR Anthony Duda with (from the left) customer sales and service team Shelagh Kcarslcy, Angela Wintle and Sue Allen, installation manager Iain Whittaker and conservatory ________________
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frame sales director Tony Duda pointed out that the company is often called upon to rectify the disas trous mistakes of other, less reputable, firms.
is in the pudding and more than 70% of Ultraframe’s orders come from word-of- mouth recommendations. In fact, when you read what this satisfied cus-
always pay to buy the cheapest product. It can prove costly in the long run. At Ultraframe, we look after our customers, with a first-rate after care service on their windows, doors and conservatories. The proof, as they say,
He said: “ I t doesn’t Furthermore, Ultra
boast an endless supply of written testimonials to match the incredible enthusiasm of Ultraframe staff and the excellent ser vice they provide. As well as a first-rate
for that. For the company can
tomer had to say, it’s easy to see why:
pleasure at the work car ried out by your firm, in a successful effort to remedy th e f a u l t s in o u r conservatory.
“I write to express my
recommend your firm to any other home owner.
tion by another company, being delared unsafe, left us in a dreadful position and your help has been much appreciated. “ I would ce r ta in ly
“The original construc
Furthermore, the skilled and amiable men who car ried out the work on your behalf deserve a pat on the back.”
MR L. HANCOCK, Whalley Road, Accrington.
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blind system, with great success, at Glassex — the industry’s leading exhibition — at the Birmingham NEC. The new factory also houses the production of;
ection, having recently exhibited the roofing and
AGONY aunt Claire Itayner certainly knew who to turn to when the firm who installed her conservatory (above) went bankrupt.
servatory owners: “Don’t make the mistake of choosing the cheapest quote and expecting the best quality at the same time. In the long term, this has proved a false economy for many thousands of home owners.”
remedy the problems left by the belcagured firm. Ultraframe sales director Tony Duda had this message for prospective con
In no time at all and with the minimum of fuss, Ultraframe stepped in to
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