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PVC-U panel doors have been going through a revival with a range of new panel designs. Now Hurst says it is redefining their market reach with a unique PAS24 option. If you thought PVC-U panels were a legacy product, think again. Hurst has launched its new Securicore PVC-U panel, which offers enhanced security as standard, plus the option to manufacture...
Window Ware's commercial director, Richard Bryant, examines how the newest addition to its premium Regal Hardware range, a distinctive knurled finish, is set to transform windows and doors. Looking around at houses today, most properties will likely feature PVC-U or aluminium windows and doors, a testament to their long-standing dominance. However, the traditional landscape of fenestration is changing, driven by...
Warwick North West’s managing director, Greg Johnson, discusses how the industry can stop talking about the skills shortage and start taking action. The skills shortage in the construction and fenestration industry isn't news to anyone. We've all read the headlines, seen the statistics, and probably contributed to countless discussions about the crisis. The Construction Products Association tells us we're set...
Thermoseal Group’s sales director, Mark Hickox, explains how cost-cutting with a low-quality hot melt sealant can lead to expensive long-term failures. We all know that times are tough at the minute: National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have risen, material costs are fluctuating, and the economy is in a slump. So, it’s no wonder that for some IGU manufacturers, cutting costs on...
By Roger Hartshorn, CEO, Garnalex. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to cut Civil Service budgets by 15% by 2029-30, saving up to £2 billion annually. Civil Service World reports that the workforce has grown by 90,000 since 2020 due to pandemic response and Brexit, but a restructuring now lies ahead. Regardless of your political views, I believe this...
By Danny Williams, managing director, Pioneer Trading. I am prompted to revisit this issue as rumours abound about the closure of a substantial factory that bears the name of an industry PE repeat offender. By the time you read this, all might be revealed. Our industry continues to be a magnet for Private Equity, something that baffles me after so...
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Jamie Newall, CEO of Atlas Aluminium (the newly rebranded Real Aluminium Products Limited), which acquired the aluminium businesses of the Customade Group (Real Aluminium and Atlas Roof Solutions) out of administration. Luke Wood (LW): Atlas Roof Solutions and Real Aluminium were acquired by Real Aluminium Products from Customade in December last year –...
We talk to Quickslide’s Ben Weber, who explains how Quick-Glide can bring a boost to your business with easier installs, fewer call backs and happy customers who no longer have to choose between bi-folds or sliding patio doors. For years homeowners have faced a dilemma when choosing between bi-fold and sliding patio doors. Bi-folds can fully open up a space...
With businesses falling and economic pressures mounting, resilience is key. Andrew Scott, founder and MD of Purplex Marketing, explains why now is the time to hold your nerve, stay visible and keep investing in growth. Another month, and another big name casualty on a high street that is increasingly littered with the corpses of once-famous brands now gone to the...
On her 25th year at Bohle, we talk to customer services manager, Helen McKerracher, to get her take on the industry, the future and her career highs and lows. Glass Times (GT): Helen, can you talk us through your Bohle career? Helen McKerracher (HM): So, I didn't come straight into Bohle as the customer service manager in 2000. I started...
Ruth Henderson, managing director of The Vacuum Glazing Network, explains why PassivGlas is opening up new retrofit opportunities for installers, as energy efficiency standards soar. We’re all feeling the pressure – rising energy bills, tighter energy efficiency regulations, and more customers asking for smarter ways to make their homes and buildings perform better. But when it comes to upgrading windows,...
As ‘Awful April’ lands, fenestration businesses must use data-driven marketing to maximise impact, cut waste and stay ahead, says Alex Tremlett, Insight Data’s commercial director. Finally, after months of worrying and wondering, we’re here: Spring 2025, and the perfect storm of rising council tax, energy and water bills for us all, along with hikes for employers in National Insurance and...
Hoppe (UK) has been established in the UK for over 30 years but benefits from more than 70 years’ experience in the door and window hardware sector gained in many other countries across the world. Ged Ryan, CEO, Hoppe (UK), explores the history of Hoppe and how the company prides itself on being a brand that manufactures products designed to...
Consumers may be prepared to spend more on a higher quality product, but in the current market, they also want the assurance they’re getting value for money. Nothing says that more than the Gerda ‘thunk’ according to Danny Williams, director of Gerda UK. Five years on from the start of the Covid pandemic and lockdown in the UK, there has...
In an industry where efficiency and quality are paramount, Genius PVC Trade Frames is using lean manufacturing principles to drive an ambitious growth strategy that it says will position both the business and its customers for future success. Five years of unprecedented growth for Genius PVC Trade Frames might suggest that, for the next five years and beyond, ‘if it...
With the average spend of home improvements projects increasing, high-end glazing solutions have emerged as a lucrative opportunity for installers. Partnering with a comprehensive glass supplier is a strategic move that can unlock this high-margin market for installers. The UK home improvement market is valued at over £55 billion a year, with a significant portion of that driven by high-net-worth...
By Gary Driscoll, sales and commercial director at Eurocell. Reducing carbon emissions isn’t just about taking action within our own operations, it’s about tackling the full environmental impact of our entire supply chain. At Eurocell, we’ve made a significant step forward in helping the industry reduce its Scope 3 emissions by integrating Neovyn, a cutting-edge low-carbon PVC resin developed by Ineos...
With consumers now expecting more choice when it comes to window and door hardware, Sarah Knight, technical product manager for ERA, discusses the importance of offering a wide range of options. According to IMARC Group, the UK home improvement market is due to reach approximately £17.4 billion by 2033, up from £11.6 billion in 2024. It cites a variety of...
Elton Boocock, founder of Thinkivity, a specialist consultancy providing AI training that’s designed exclusively for the glazing industry, explains how to make AI part of your daily routine. In the last issue, we spoke about how consistency is key when using AI. The glazing businesses seeing the biggest benefits aren’t overhauling their systems overnight—they’re starting small, using AI daily, and...
For many IGU manufacturers, automation represents the next crucial step in their business growth. For Doncaster Glass & Glazing the move has been a success but, as MD Peter Jurgens advises, asking the right questions – and getting the right support – is crucial when making the leap. Whether driven by the need to reduce production costs or increase output,...
