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Consort, one of the UK’s longest-established window and door fabricators, has unveiled a bold new brand identity – Built Around You – signalling a renewed commitment to putting installers at the heart of its products, service, and future growth. Consort one of the UK’s most established fabricators of PVCu and aluminium windows and doors, has unveiled its new brand identity: Consort –...
By Ella Glover, operations and special projects, UKO Group. In recent years, the UK home improvement market has seen a surge in demand for roof lanterns, a trend that we see no signs of slowing down. Originally found in more bespoke design projects, roof lanterns are now a popular option among homeowners, architects, and developers. Known and trusted for high...
The Stronghold system recently saved £160,000 on a multi-storey window installation project by eliminating the requirement for scaffolding. We talk to Stronghold’s Daniel Cheddie to find out more. How much money would your business save without having to fork out for scaffolding? In today’s fast-paced, cost-conscious market, more businesses are said to be counting the real cost of scaffolding and...
Guy Hubble, joint managing director at RegaLead, home of ColorSpray coating solutions, looks ahead to the colour trends we’ll see next year. As 2025 draws to an end, we look to trends for 2026. Usually, we see interiors trends gradually trickling down into the window and door sector, so when the likes of giant colour influencers like Pantone and Dulux...
Danny Williams, managing director of Pioneer Trading says it’s time to work ‘harder and smarter’ and reveals a new TV advertising campaign for the Gerda UK brand. As I dip my proverbial quill we are approaching the Budget and of course, my editor wants me to offer a view of what the Budget might bring. But by the time this...
We talk to Sheerline Bespoke’s Chris Cooke who explains how the aluminium brand is helping fabricators and installers say yes to more high-value aluminium arched frame jobs. With growing demand for bespoke, curved aluminium windows and doors, Sheerline Bespoke is making it easier than ever for fabricators and installers to expand their offer without adding complexity to their business. The...
Leon James, product manager for exterior solutions at Renolit UK, discusses how the foiling specialist is committed to ongoing technical development and sustainability. Renolit UK provides customers with high-quality, sustainable films and other products, as well as related services primarily for the home and building sectors. Our innovative solutions are expertly designed to refine surfaces, enhance aesthetics and durability. We...
Belfast-based window fabricator Dessian Products was first established in 1985 by two entrepreneurs, Des Longmore from FM Windows, and Ian Beattie from Discount Window Systems (DWS) – hence Des & Ian, or Dessian. Employing around 15 people to begin with, Dessian started its journey with two large customers – FM Windows and DWS, initially using prefabricated Virgin frames. Operating in...
Guy Hubble, joint managing director at RegaLead, talks about the power of colour and how demand for it has driven the new Engineered Doors market opportunity. Colour is powerful. It can impact our mood and our decisions. It helps us to recognise brands and products. It’s used for identity and style and it’s practical, helping us to differentiate things. It’s...
Has print media had its day? Danny Williams, managing director of Pioneer Trading, argues that it is more important than ever. Through the daily demands of running a number of businesses but especially Pioneer and Gerda Doors, I have never spent so much money to present my products to the world. And part of the process is choosing the right...
Joe Trueman, director at Premier Arches, explains why partnerships with specialists increase fabricator capabilities. In a world of cost pressures, squeezed lead times and increasing design complexity, the success of a fabrication business often depends less on going it alone and more on the quality of its partnerships. As director at Premier Arches, I’ve seen first-hand how collaborating with specialist...
G24-Award Fabricator of the Year Warwick North West’s CEO, Greg Johnson, gives his thoughts on the UK’s housing crisis, and explains how he feels fenestration and fabricators are part of the solution. The statistics around housing in Britain tell a sobering story. We're building fewer homes than we need, prices remain out of reach for many first-time buyers, and the...
By Mark Dicconson, managing director at John Fredericks. The UK’s aluminium glazing market is enjoying a sustained period of strong growth. Once seen primarily in commercial and premium developments, aluminium windows and doors have become an increasingly popular choice across residential and mixed-use sectors – and the shift shows no sign of slowing down, with many ‘high end’ customers using...
With aluminium windows and doors continuing its growth trajectory, Lee Darcy, sales and marketing manager at Heritage Trade Frames, looks at why his company’s offer is helping so many installers to capitalise on the opportunities. For me, there’s no better indicator of the increasing appeal of domestic aluminium than the growth in the number of installers now offering it. In...
Michelle Wright, head of group marketing for the Glazerite UK Group, outlines how the right fabricator can help futureproof – and grow – your installer business. It’s been a challenging year for the industry. To thrive, finding the right fabricator can help you ride the waves, particularly one that combines quality products, innovation, and added value support. Glazerite UK Group...
Affordable Windows Group is one of the UK’s leading trade manufacturers and suppliers of PVC-U and aluminium products, with a turnover exceeding £50 million and a workforce of more than 300 employees. In its debut appearance at FIT Show 2025, Affordable Windows Group demonstrated bold design choices, extensive product innovation, and valuable industry collaboration that forged new customer relationships and...
Margins are being squeezed across the industry, and installers are demanding more from their supply chain. Mike Wilson, regional sales manager at Everglade Windows, shares how a customer-first approach is proving critical in helping partners stand out and succeed. In an industry where price is often the loudest message, standing out means offering more. Customer-first thinking has become a non-negotiable...
In a marketplace increasingly defined by design-conscious homeowners and high-performance products, aluminium has cemented its position as the go-to material for premium fenestration. For Steve Collett, sales director at Dekko Window Systems, the fabricator has positioned itself at the forefront of this evolution, thanks to a proven track record of delivering the right product and the right partnership. “We’ve always...
Managing director, Russell Ager, reveals how strategic partnerships and innovation keep Crittall Windows resilient in a challenging market. It hardly needs saying, but it is clear that in 2025, the UK window and door sector is under relentless pressure. Material costs fluctuate sharply, building regulations tighten every year and imported systems challenge domestic manufacturers on price and specification. Surviving in...
This year, Arkay Windows marks its 50th anniversary, a landmark moment for a company that has grown from a single-family run workshop in North London into one of the UK’s most respected aluminium fabricators. Founded in 1975, Arkay has spent five decades building a reputation for customer-first service, technical excellence, and design-led innovation. Today, with a strong trade network, advanced...