News
21st September 2018
Birtley Lintels were delighted to donate a number of lintels and bespoke structural beams to the BBC home renovation series DIY SOS: The Big Build. This was to help the Bolton based Taylor Mann family: Custody officer Martin and now full time carer, Heather who cares for their son William (9) who has very severe […]
19th April 2018
Birtley Group was recently approached by the Birtley Community Association requesting help with raising funds to install a new stair lift in the community centre. The community centre’s current stair lift is broken and beyond repair. To maintain accessibility for members who have impaired mobility, the centre needs to raise the funds to replace it. Birtley Community Centre […]
4th April 2018
Congratulations to the winner of the March Pinnacle award, which this month goes to Production Operative, Ian Kinsman, who works in our Bowater Doors factory. Ian consistently displays the attributes valued by Birtley Group, in his reliability, attention to detail, dedication and overall commitment to his role. Congratulations Ian!
8th March 2018
Here are just some of the brilliant females who work right across Birtley Group and it’s companies. Happy International Womens Day 2018! From left to right: (Top row) Sue Wright – Area Sales Manager, North West (Group). Annette Wright – Credit Controller (Group). Michelle May – Customer Service […]
6th March 2018
Please join us in offering congratulations to the winner of the February Pinnacle Award, Sarah Hepple. Sarah is Birtley Groups head office Administration Assistant and was nominated for her consistently positive attitude and her helpfulness to all departments that require admin support. Most recently Sarah has undertaken work to assist our Bowater Doors customer service […]
27th February 2018
James Matthews, Commercial Director at Bowater Doors, looks at the reasons why specifications for composite doors continue to increase and why it makes sense to partner with a reputable manufacturer. “One of the most impactful ways that your customers can improve the appeal of their home is by choosing a new entrance door. Composite doors […]
7th February 2018
Kings Barton will be a sustainable new suburb to the North of Winchester. The development is a mix of apartments and two to five bedroom houses. THE DEVELOPMENT Kings Barton, Andover Road, Winchester SCHEME OBJECTIVES CALA Homes needed to achieve PART L requirements on plots throughout the development SUPATHERM RESULTS PSI Value calculations and full […]
7th February 2018
We have received a surge in interest for our new PSI Value Calculator as specifiers seek cost effective ways of reducing cold-bridging across the external envelope. Highly accessible via PC, tablet or mobile, our PSI Value Calculator offers an essential reference point for building designers and energy assessors. The Value Calculator instantly presents W/mK thermal transmittance data on our Supatherm […]
6th February 2018
Lintels are an essential structural element wherever there is an aperture in a wall. The wall above most doors and windows is supported by a lintel. The majority of lintels used in the UK are made from steel. What standards apply to lintels? Steel lintels should be manufactured and tested in accordance with BS […]
25th January 2018
As part of a wider move to increase customer support, Birtley group has launched its customer magazine, The Wire. The 36 page magazine aims to provide all customers, under the group’s umbrella, access to news, events and features from around Birtley Group, along with customer profiles, current affairs and research insights that they may find […]