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The GGF and FENSA have reported a ‘vibrant and buzzing’ stand at the recent FIT Show. As well as the activities of the GGF and FENSA themselves (including the launch of marketing reports and publications), and an introduction to ACDM members, representatives from the organisation’s other companies – BFRC, RISA and Installsure – were bringing visitors up to date with...
As part of its ongoing drive to support all sectors within the fenestration industry, the Glass & Glazing Federation has announced a strategic partnership with The Joinery Network. The GGF and TJN have committed to working together to ensure TJN licence holders and GGF members have access to the latest regulatory and technical information and support. Ultimately, the goal is...
The BFRC has reported a highly successful three days at the 2025 FIT Show. Richard Sellman, BFRC managing director, explained: “We had a fantastic few days at the FIT Show – I genuinely believe this year’s was the best one yet! “It proved a timely event for us as an organisation. Having recently extended our service offering it was the...
By Steve Pickering, sales & marketing director, Whitesales. Restoring listed buildings presents a unique challenge: preserving their historical essence while accommodating modern standards of performance and functionality. Each heritage property tells its own story, making it crucial to approach restoration projects with a bespoke mindset. This is especially true for rooflights, where poorly integrated designs can detract from a building’s...
Mark Frain, national business development manager for WarmCore, gives a candid interview to Glass Times editor Luke Wood and explains why fabricators and installers could be missing a trick if they don’t embrace hybrid windows and doors in 2025. Luke Wood (LW): Most of our readers will be aware of the history of WarmCore. Can you explain a bit more...
Thermoseal Group’s sales director, Mark Hickox, explains why the knowledge and experience of your supplier’s team can be just as valuable as the products they provide. The perfect IGU isn’t just about having the right materials – it’s about having the right support, guidance, and expertise behind those materials. Afterall, the difference between a supplier and a true partner lies in the experience and knowledge that...
Stuga Machinery’s new head of aftersales, Nigel Hampson, explores the true cost of downtime, and why relying on reactive machinery support is a risk no fenestration business can afford. As manufacturers head to FIT Show 2025, Nigel highlights the critical question they should be asking: Why invest in machines alone, when aftersales support can ensure long-term success? With just weeks...
As Stellar Aluminium launches its new Heritage casement, there’s now a Part L compliant window solution for projects that require authentic period aesthetics without compromising on market-leading performance. Jon Foulds, key account manager at Stellar Aluminium, discusses the opportunities. Despite the volatility in the market, there are undeniable growth areas that present opportunities for fabricators and installers. One of the...
By Mike Butterick, marketing director, Saint-Gobain Glass. In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain Glass has started UK production of Oraé, the world's first lower-carbon glass, at its Eggborough facility in Yorkshire. This strategic development underscores our commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of glass manufacturing without compromising on quality, aesthetics or performance. Oraé sets a new benchmark in...
By Ben Hartshorn, Sheerline’s technical manager. At Sheerline, innovation is built into our DNA. We’re always looking for ways to improve our existing products, make our manufacturing processes more efficient, and find new solutions to the challenges our customers face. In this article, I’m going to highlight some of the innovations we’ve launched over the past couple of years as...
There are many misconceptions about replacing windows in conservation areas. Roseview’s Mike Bygrave helps clear up the confusion. Roseview has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing sash windows. Throughout that time, we’ve seen installers and homeowners struggle with conservation areas; it’s a subject shrouded in uncertainty, misconception and false assumptions. This is understandable; conservation lacks a single defining...
By Danny Williams, managing director, Pioneer Trading. Whilst few of us wear masks now and contracting Covid has become as inconsequential as a bout of ‘normal’ flu, we continue to feel its economic effects five years after it hit the world and locked the UK down on 23 March 2020. The pandemic sent shockwaves through the planet and here, at...
PVC-U vertical sliders are a high value sales opportunity – but their true potential can only be realised with the addition of comprehensive marketing support, says Quickslide’s sales director, Tom Swallow. When Quickslide entered the market 20 years ago, the options for replacing tired and rotten timber sashes in our nation’s historic housing stock were relatively small. Those tasked with...
Andrew Scott, MD of Purplex Marketing, argues that marketing should be the ‘roof’ that future-proofs your business in an adverse climate. Hands up – who would consider starting a UK-based business at the moment? If you’re not already up to your neck trying to work out how to pay those extra National Insurance employee contributions heading your way in April,...
For this month’s People Spotlight, Glass Times catches up with Mark Brimble, production manager at RegaLead. Mark Brimble has been an integral part of RegaLead for nearly three decades, shaping the company’s growth and development across various roles. His journey is one of dedication, adaptability, and a passion for innovation. “I started at RegaLead back in 1995. After about four...
Ben Brocklesby, director at Origin, the manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors, discusses the brand's luxury whole-home solution. When we set out to design a new generation of fenestration products, we were inspired by the iconic and historic architecture of one of Manhattan’s chicest neighbourhoods – Soho. Understanding homeowner desire for statement glazing, we sought to combine the aesthetics of...
By Nikki Dunbar, director, Nix Collective. You know the drill – marketing teams are always the ones lurking about for content, nagging for news and photos, and constantly asking for company updates. But it’s for very good reason! Marketing is the centre of your brand visibility, communication, customer engagement and lead generation. At its heart, marketing is about telling your...
Liniar’s design & fabrication director, Daryl Fradley, explains how the Alumina system makes achieving consistent results much easier when working with aluminium and PVC-U side by side. Incorporating products made using different materials into a wider project whilst ensuring consistency in style and colour can be tricky. At Liniar, we took this into account when developing our aluminium door system...
Mark Dicconson, managing director at John Fredericks, explains why he sees 2025 as an exciting opportunity for businesses that prioritise quality, service, product innovation and a comprehensive business proposal. I always approach the future with a positive mindset, and while 2025 will undoubtedly bring its share of challenges, I firmly believe that they will create opportunities. It’s during times of...
The fenestration supply chain is one that has evolved into a comfortable rut over the last four plus decades as PVC-U and latterly aluminium has responded to the increasing pride and joy in home ownership and home improvement. As taste and technology has led to a flurry of new product designs, incorporating those designs into efficient manufacturing has been a...
