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News Release from: L B Plastics | Subject: LHC U7 Programme
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 April 2006
Radway appointed to LHC U7 Programme
Radway Door and Windows announce that it has successfully been appointed to the LHC approved list.
National fenestration contractor, Radway Door and Windows Limited, a member of the Radway Group, is delighted to announce that for the fourth consecutive programme, it has successfully been appointed to the LHC approved list, securing its position as one of the longest-standing PVC-U fenestration contractors on the arrangement The LHC U7 programme commences on 1st May 2006, when Radway, with 12 years' LHC experience, will provide its full suite of window and door products manufactured exclusively from L.B
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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John Park-Davies, Sales and Marketing Director at Radway comments, "The LHC is an important integral part of Radway's business plan and Radway is delighted to be appointed onto the U7 arrangement".
"The LHC provides the highest level of service and quality of products nationwide and Radway is delighted to continue this association".
"We have been manufacturing Sheerframe products for 15 years now and our long term commitment will continue." David Strang, Sheerframe Product Director adds, "It is excellent news that Sheerframe windows continue to be available under LHC arrangements, via Radway, with whom we have established a hugely successful partnership over the years".
"By developing a suite of high performance, organically stabilised windows, we have effectively future-proofed fenestration for responsible window buyers in the public sector." A member of the Radway Group, Radway Door and Windows Limited successfully completes long-term large-scale window and door renewal programmes nationwide.
The company is 100% dedicated to the Public Sector, operating in Social Housing, Education, Health and MOD sectors.
Appointment to the U7 arrangement is another great achievement for Radway, which was voted Contractor of the Year 2005 at the Housing Excellence Awards and was presented with the first ever Key Commercial Partner certificate by L.B.
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LHC has been managing procurement programmes for Public Sector projects for almost 40 years.
It sets up and manages a supply chain network of building product manufacturers and installers, selected on their ability to offer high quality products to high levels of customer service at competitive prices.
Today, with the intense focus on procurement and technical efficiencies, demand for LHC services is stronger than ever.
Over 250 Registered Social Landlords, Local Authorities and Arms Length Management Organisations rely on LHC procure expertise.
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