News Archive
A Window into Tram History
Thousands of tourists and visitors to the Giant's Causeway will be taking in the breathtaking views through Widney windows this summer. The operators of the light railway system that connects the UNESCO world heritage site to the town of read more
1 March 2011
New US Distributor
Widney are pleased to announce that a new distribution agreement has been signed with Hansen International based in South Carolina, USA. Hansen, with a long history of both manufacturing and global sourcing predominantly for the vehicle read more
24 January 2011
Further US Growth with Eco Friendly Vehicle Alliance
Since the launch of the Modec zero emission electric vehicle, Widney have been supplying driver’s sun blinds for the UK build. 2011 sees the start of production of this vehicle in North America. Modec have formed a read more
20 January 2011
Widney Launch New Website
December 2010 sees the launch of Widney’s latest website. The new site introduces applications based product selection enabling the customer to identify bespoke solutions or utilise the large standard product range. The new site is read more
1 December 2010
Export Development in Asia
Widney has a long history of global supply directly and through a network of distributors. Targeting global growth markets during a period of recession is a risky business, however Widney is investing heavily in its future by attending the BC read more
17 November 2010
Telescopic Slide Environmental Test
A local product development consultancy based in Coventry, approached Widney in 2009 with a request to supply a telescopic slide to be mounted in a motorised vehicle step they had developed. Introduction of the slide was based on a cost read more
16 November 2010
Luxury Coach Signal Unit
Widney has been a longstanding supplier to UK bus and coach manufacturer Plaxtons based in Scarborough. With a history of supplying windows to the bus industry, Widney were the ideal partner for Plaxtons when looking to identify a UK read more
1 June 2009
Widney Blinds used in Worlds First Zero Emission Vehicle
Widney UK scissor blinds were the choice for Modec, when deciding on the screening products to fit in the world's first high performance, zero emission alternative to traditional diesel delivery fleets. Modec will manufacture 250 of read more
1 May 2007
Widney Wins BCI Business of The Year Award
Birmingham's Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards were recently held at Birmingham's prestigious International Convention Centre, the awards Banquet was hosted by local TV presenter Bob Warman, himself a local businessman. Three read more
1 June 2005
Widney Expands Robotic Welding....
Aluminium window frames for off~road vehicles are nowbeing welded faster and tothe same high quality at Widney UK Ltd,following the installation of a Motoman ArcSystem 6000 robotic weldingcell comprising a 6~axes robot with a servo read more
2 December 2004
New 5045 Aluminium Slide
Widney UK Ltd have developed a new 4 beam aluminium slide to enhance their existing range of telescopic slides. The new 5045 slide is a lower cost alternative to steel. It offers extension from 100% to 140% and comes in standard lengths of read more
10 November 2004
New Glazed Windows Datasheet
Widney UK Ltd have now updated their product information for Glazed Windows. The new format is easy to understand and contains general information about the full range. The new literature highlights specific features for each product. For an read more
1 November 2004
Precision Telescopic Slides
To improve Widney UK's customer service, a range of their most popular slides will now be kept in stock. SLIDES EXT STOCK LENGTHS 5030 100% 500mm 550mm 600mm 5040 100% 500mm 550mm 600mm read more
16 June 2003
