LookUp Blog

It's time to look up and unlock the full potential of our flat roof spaces. This blog is a space to share what inspires us.

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28.08.2026

Axter named Design Champion at Suffolk Design Festival: putting flat roof design at the heart of the built environment

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28.07.2026

Axter Becomes a Community Impact Partner with Ipswich.co.uk

We're proud to announce that Axter has become one of the first Community Impact Partners of Ipswich.co.uk, supporting a new initiative that shines a spotlight on the charities, community groups and non-profit organisations making a difference across Suffolk.

19.03.2026

Axter named Regional Partner of Ipswich Town FC

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02.03.2026

Giving Back, together: Axter’s Charity Days in Action

At Axter Ltd, our Charity Day initiative reflects a meaningful commitment to the communities around us. Every employee is offered one paid working day each year to volunteer in support of a cause important to them.

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15.02.2026

Axter hosts first Carbon Literacy training for installers

Axter has held its first Carbon Literacy course for installers this week, helping operatives understand how their choices and actions can make a real difference on site.

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12.02.2026

Sustainability milestones: progress, people and the road ahead

Sustainability has become an increasingly visible part of life at Axter – not just in the targets we’re setting or the recognition we’ve received, but in the everyday actions, choices and conversations happening across the business.

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12.11.2025

Carbon Literacy training: stories from the team

At Axter, we believe that real change comes from within. Helping our team understand climate issues and the impact of everyday actions is one of the most effective ways we can work toward a more sustainable future – for our industry and beyond.

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03.11.2025

Inside Axter’s quality assurance process: Interview with Kevin Fordham

We spoke with Kevin Fordham, Quality Assurance (QA) Manager at Axter, to explore how the company’s rigorous QA process gives clients measurable confidence that every roof system is installed safely, correctly, and in line with specification.