Newsletter Issue 2 – September 2022

Posted by Listers on 23/08/2022

Premium Products Lead the Way The replacement market has finally returned to pre-pandemic levels, the boom in demand whilst welcome by most, despite the challenges it created, has finally come to an end. But it’s not boom and bust and shouldn’t be doom and gloom either, we just need to get back to business as…

Why do commercial installers choose Listers for Eurocell windows, doors and AOV’s?

Posted by Listers on 17/08/2022

More than 3,000 windows manufactured every week. Two manufacturing facilities. Over 320 people. More than 40 years of fabrication experience. Eurocell windows, doors, AOVs and wider project solutions available from one trade partner. For commercial installers, contractors and developers, choosing a Eurocell system is only one part of getting a project right. The fabricator behind…

Why More Commercial Installers Are Switching Their Eurocell Orders to Listers

Posted by Listers on 17/08/2022

If you’re fitting Eurocell on volume – housing developments, apartment schemes, refurbishment contracts – where you buy it from matters as much as the product itself. Eurocell systems are available through more than one fabricator. What changes the outcome on site is the supply chain behind them. Here’s why more commercial and trade installers are…

A breath of fresh air: Listers lead with Sheerline

Posted by Listers on 14/07/2022

Listers is one of the first trade fabricators to supply the full range of Sheerline products, including the Prestige Window and S1 Sheerline Lantern. Garnalex Sheerline is a modern aluminium window and door system designed from the ground up, painted and extruded in the UK, which promises to offer fabricators, installers and homeowners warm, slim…

Planned Window & Door Replacement for Housing Associations – Improving Asset Performance, Compliance and Value for Money

Posted by Listers on 02/07/2022

For housing associations and social housing providers across the UK, planned maintenance programmes are about far more than replacing ageing components. They are an opportunity to improve residents’ lives, future-proof housing stock, meet regulatory requirements and maximise long-term value from every investment. Whether delivered through planned investment programmes, cyclical maintenance, or wider refurbishment projects, window…

Biggest investment in workforce

Posted by Listers on 01/07/2022

Listers is giving every employee in the company a ‘Cost of Living Allowance’ of £1,000 over the next 12 months to help them cope with inflation and spiralling energy costs. The window and door manufacturer has also committed to pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum to new employees in its factory and offices….

Managing Budgets in a Challenging Environment

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Spend well. Specify clearly. Keep programmes moving. Housing Associations are working in a tough environment. Budgets need to stretch further. Resident expectations are high. Compliance demands are tighter. Repair teams are under pressure. Planned work teams need to show that investment delivers value, not just short-term fixes. That makes the specification more important. For windows,…

Planned Maintenance vs Reactive Repairs: The Long-Term Benefits

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Better control. Fewer surprises. Stronger asset performance. Reactive repairs will always be part of housing management. Windows get damaged. Doors fail. Locks wear. Seals break down. Residents report draughts, leaks, condensation, sticking doors, and security concerns. The issue is not whether reactive repairs exist. The issue is how much pressure they put on the rest…

The Role of Ventilation & AOVs in Building Safety

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Clear air. Controlled smoke. Better planned maintenance. Ventilation and AOVs sit in different parts of the building safety plan, but both need careful planning. Good background ventilation helps homes manage moisture, comfort and indoor air quality day to day. AOVs support smoke ventilation where they form part of the fire safety design for common areas….