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By Mark Dudley, Windowlink managing director. Imagine your profile or hardware supplier consistently failed to meet your needs. Would you stick with them for years? Probably not. You'd likely seek out alternatives that better serve your business. You might tolerate a few late deliveries or the occasional quality issue, especially if they've been a good partner overall. But if their...
There are more than 10,000 conservation areas in England and 370,000 listed buildings. On top of that, 21% of the UK’s housing stock was built before 1919 and 16% between 1919 and 1944. It means a sizeable slice of UK housing stock falls into the period home category, so what are the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ in period replacements and replacements...
In 2025, Unique marks 20 years in business. And as the fabricator enters its 20th anniversary year, it says it is gearing up to shape a future every bit as impressive as its past. Glass Times discovers more. Much has changed since 2005. Society, technology and fenestration solutions. They’ve all evolved over the last two decades. And so too has...
Thermoseal Group’s sales director, Mark Hickox, highlights three areas where desiccant may trip you up in the IGU manufacturing process. Desiccant is one of the cheapest components of an IG unit and one of the things you can make the biggest shortfall on. You can have the best sealant in the world, but if you don't put something in there...
SupaLite are always dedicated to supporting their trade partners, and their latest investment is no exception. They’re proud to announce the launch of their brand new SupaLite Training Centre, located in the heart of Preston. Situated next to the S1 and S2 roof manufacturing facility, the new training centre features a showroom, alongside a classroom for sales and surveyor training,...
Rob Page, sales director at SafeGuard Glass and Glazing, discusses why timber and vacuum glazing should be the partnership that is signed, sealed, delivered in 2025. The push for sustainability in construction has never been stronger. Timber has long been valued for its natural beauty and eco-friendly credentials, but it faces stiff competition from alternatives marketed as low-maintenance and high-performing....
As the fenestration sector welcomes in 2025, it also greets an exciting new company, Illuminex. A brand-new fabricator entering the industry, starting with one product and one focus – fully foiled flush fit windows and doors. Operating from a new purpose-built specialist production facility in Lincoln and delivering nationwide, Illuminex will be fabricating Rehau’s Rio flush fit range of windows,...
As Quickslide marks its 20th anniversary, Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to chairman, Adrian Barraclough, about what has made the company such a success and its plans for the future. Luke Wood (LW): What was the inspiration for launching Quickslide 20 years ago? Adrian Barraclough (AB): Prior to launching Quickslide, it was noticeable that these gorgeous, elegant heritage style...
CEO of Purplex Marketing, Andrew Scott discusses the potential dangers of relying solely on AI-generated content for brand marketing in 2025 and argues that, while it’s a powerful tool, AI must be used with caution. Companies can spend years building a brand, only to have it destroyed with some bad decisions. You probably saw the controversy surrounding the rebrand of...
Kristian Chalmers, strategic commercial manager, reflects on the development of low carbon glass, Pilkington Mirai and its win for New Product of the Year at the G24 Awards. Innovation has been at the heart of Pilkington UK for many years, beginning with Sir Alastair Pilkington’s invention of the modern day float glass manufacturing process. Today, we’re continuing that legacy with Pilkington Mirai....
Sales and marketing manager at AluFoldDirect, Cassie Watters, recaps her return to the glazing industry and how any gender bias she has experienced became her springboard to success. When Cassie Watters started out in the glazing industry in 2012, she was regularly asked if she could pass customer calls through to ‘someone technical’. This only spurred her to rewrite the...
Steve Winscott, company director at Nine Zero Timber Windows and Doors explains why introducing or expanding your timber range is a commercial must. As someone who’s spent 20 years in the industry, I’ve seen materials come and go, trends rise and fall, and regulations grow ever stricter. But one thing has become crystal clear in recent years: sustainability isn’t just...
By Nikki Dunbar, founder NIX Collective. Your digital presence is as valuable, if not more so, than your physical space. Your social media, website, and email marketing platforms represent your brand, your voice, and are the online face of your business – yet so many people overlook one critical question: Who actually owns or has access to these digital assets?...
The PVC-U fenestration industry is undergoing a major transformation, marked by shifts in market trends, homeowner preferences, and a growing focus on sustainability. Charlotte Hawkes, director of Keystone Market Research, reveals key data from the company’s latest Keystone Fenestration Market Report, to help companies looking to align with emerging trends and position themselves for growth. The PVC-U fenestration market has...
Alex Tremlett, Insight Data’s commercial director, describes how telesales is still a vital force for generating leads and converting sales, despite all the advances in tech. It seems that with every month that passes, the power of technology more than doubles. And with the rapid rise of AI, we are seeing changes that, just a few short years ago, no-one...
Hurst’s head of marketing, Hayley Barker, explains how online tools can help their customers grow with confidence. We have a mantra at Hurst, which is that we must keep things simple so that our customers can concentrate on what’s important to them – the smooth running of their business. This was key when we launched our Hurst Live online service...
By Ben Wallace, managing director of the Glass & Glazing Federation. I’m writing this as the newly appointed MD of the GGF. I’ve been with the GGF since 2012 and becoming the MD was a very proud moment for me personally. It also gives me a huge opportunity to drive the federation forward and become the powerful voice and positive influence the...
Retail installer, Radley Aylesbury, gave up traditional advertising to literally get out and about in the local community. Nathan Ing obviously enjoys being on the spotlight. The former semi pro DJ and owner of Aylesbury-based window, door and conservatory retailer, Radley, has two custom-built mobile stages that he offers free of charge to worthy causes and local fairs at as...
From navigating economic uncertainty to embracing a renewed focus on sales strategy and quality, Nigel Leivers, managing director at Frame Fast, shares his thoughts on the year ahead. As we cautiously tiptoe into 2025, there’s a mixture of uncertainty and opportunity in the fenestration industry. The recent budget has left us with plenty of unanswered questions, particularly around the financial...
Brian McDonald, CEO of Forel UK & Ireland, explains how the Forel High Speed Line – which won the G24 Award for machinery innovation – has introduced a ‘skinny triple’ revolution. Over the past few years an ongoing debate has been rumbling along. The glazing industry has been asked to do its part and help reduce building envelope U values...
