Hitting milestones in the commitment to environmental responsibility and business sustainability is key for any business. We see this in our own market, as the leading PVCu window and door fabricators are increasingly prioritising initiatives to minimize the ecological footprint of their operations and to protect the impact on the health and safety of their...Continue Reading

In the ever-evolving realm of paint technology, water-based paints have emerged as the forefront of innovation, surpassing traditional solvent-based counterparts in both performance and environmental impact. Water-based paints have therefore become the default choice for all applications that require superior quality, performance, sustainability, and long-term value. 1. Environmental Stewardship: Reduced VOC Emissions: Water-based paints have...Continue Reading

Solvent-based (SB) paints can contain up to 70% Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which are hazardous carbon-derived solvents. Due to their harmful nature, the level of VOCs recommended within paints and varnishes is covered by Environmental Protection product regulations [1] As such, they require special handling, storage and disposal to ensure they do not cause a...Continue Reading

In the competitive world of bespoke coloured doors and windows, maintaining the appearance and longevity of coatings is crucial for the customer. Zobel’s ZowoSmart® product range has been specifically developed to provide customers with the right materials to clean and protect coatings without the use of harsh chemicals or abrasives, preserving the integrity of the...Continue Reading

ProKolor and our technology partners, [Z] BERGER-ZOBEL, always prioritise reliable and individual customer support to the benefit of their customers. Our customer service offer includes sustainable transfer of knowledge, user training and customer workshops as required. Working closely with our customers, we always seek to transfer our product expertise and process knowledge to the benefit...Continue Reading

Berger-Zobel is renowned both nationally and globally, as a pioneer and a leader in coatings’ product innovation. The company has represented the highest quality standards, specialisation and innovative strength for decades and has been formative in the creation of the specialised industrial coating segment. Berger-Zobel has received regular accolades in recognition of its innovative strengths...Continue Reading

The replacement fenestration market was for many years a straightforward choice for its customers based on the material from which the window was made. Timber was preferred as the authentic choice with its original detailing, while aluminium emerged as the contemporary alternative with novel design features and low maintenance requirements. PVCu then grew rapidly to...Continue Reading

As demand for colour choice explodes in the UK replacement PVCu window market, the traditional model of offering only a limited range of standard colours is no longer meeting the developing tastes of many customers.   With purchase decisions for replacement windows increasingly motivated by house renovation and re-styling, customers are seeking design details and...Continue Reading

The Advantages of 1K Water-based Coatings vs 2K Solvent-based Protecting your staff, your business and the environment. A number of coatings used for PVCu applications are formulated using 2K solvent-based technology ; meaning they are two component solvent-based systems that use a hardener as a curing agent. The hardener ensures an accelerated cure process and...Continue Reading

Over the last decade, one of the largest growth areas in the PVCu windows market has been the demand for colour. Dark colours are dominating the market with blacks, black browns and numerous greys being the most popular. These darker shades are however inherently subject to excessive heat build-up from direct sunlight which can lead...Continue Reading