North East based TWR Group is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a significant milestone in a journey that has seen the family-run business grow from a local PVC-U manufacturer into a dual PVC-U and aluminium fabricator serving installers nationwide.

The anniversary comes at a pivotal time for the Sunderland-based business, following its move into a new landmark 65,000ft2 headquarters last year that united its aluminium and PVC-U operations under one roof.

Managing director, Terry Richardson, said.

“When I started the business, it was all about hard work, relationships and doing right by your customers.

“We’ve evolved with the market, from PVC-U into aluminium and into the bi-fold boom, but we’ve never lost sight of our roots. Reaching 25 years is a testament to our team and our customers.

“Last year was a year of hard work, particularly with the factory move, but now we’re settled, we can look forward with real confidence. The resurgence of PVC-U, driven by new-build and energy efficiency demand, has been one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen. As a dual fabricator, that balance puts us in a strong position for whatever the market brings next.”

Director, Laura Richardson, believes the anniversary represents more than longevity; it signals generational progress.

“Even though we were just up the road in Peterlee, returning to Sunderland felt like coming home,” Laura said. “Moving wasn’t just about space either, it was about securing our future. Growing up, my sister Helen and I watched Dad build this business from the ground up. Now, with our own children visiting the factory, it feels like a full-circle moment, 25 years on.

“The new headquarters and bringing everything together under one roof has given us a stronger platform for growth and whatever happens in the market this year and in the future we’re ready. This anniversary isn’t the finish line; it’s the start of the next chapter.”