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A Plus Aluminium serves three markets – residential, installer and commercial. This cross section of experience coupled with almost 40 years heritage means A Plus is an attractive proposition for those looking to partner with an expert aluminium trade fabricator Wedgwood Homes is one such company. The award-winning developer is renowned for delivering high-quality, high-specification luxury homes in the South...
WarmCore is much more than just a premium domestic bi-folding door, explains Mark Frain, national business development manager for WarmCore. He explains that there is considerable opportunity in the commercial and new build housing sectors for warmer aluminium windows and doors. Most people in the trade will have associated WarmCore with premium, highly energy efficient bi-folding doors, but it is...
As the desire for heritage style windows gain popularity, flush systems are making a bold statement, far beyond traditional restoration projects, presenting a unique opportunity for fabricators and installers, says Phil Gregory, design and development manager at Veka. The modern homeowner’s preference for minimalistic, clean-lined designs has intertwined with a desire for authentic, heritage-inspired details, This means flush windows, which...
Paul Kennington, Veka’s technical director, explains how the systems company is delivering fabric efficiency for Net Zero future. As the fenestration industry awaits the progression of the Future Homes Standard in England, as well as Scotland’s own standards consultation in summer 2025, Veka has been preparing a catalogue product for customers to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. The Future Homes...
There are many window systems on the market that been developed to offer improved energy-efficiency, but not many have a UK patent and have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. James Keeling-Heane, sales director from Senior Architectural Systems, explains more about what it means to be a winner, and why innovation continues to be such a big...
Energy efficient products remain a big driver for sales, with homeowners, architects and developers looking to improve thermal performance, thus reducing energy usage and bills. Selecta Systems’ technical manager, Cliff Prosser, explains the company’s philosophy behind ensuring that any new developments continue to be fabricator and installer friendly, whilst also being as cost effective as is possible. Windows and doors...
Sustainable building design is as much about creating buildings that are energy efficient as it is working to reduce embodied carbon in the way products are made. Samantha Hill, head of marketing at Reynaers Aluminium, discusses how the company is building energy efficiency into its products and practices – and the progress it has made. The consideration of energy efficiency...
Ben Brocklesby, director at the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, Origin, discusses the current landscape for energy efficiency in the UK and looks at where it sits in consumers buying priorities. The Future Homes Standard was set to bring big changes to building regulations. Focused on energy efficiency, it was designed to significantly reduce carbon emissions by...
The new government is reviewing Building Regulations, with further changes expected. Phil Parry, technical director at Epwin Window Systems, looks at the key issues – and explains how partnering with the right systems supplier can offer peace of mind as the regulations evolve. The road to success is never straightforward. This is certainly true when it comes to developing the...
Unit prices for gas and electricity will increase by double digits this month (OCT 24), making energy efficiency a key sales platform for the window and door industry. We talk to Deceuninck UK’s commercial director, Rob McGlennon, to find out more. This month [OCT] unit prices for gas will increase by 14% and electricity by 10%, reversing the downward trend...
By Kevin Mellor, Aluprof product development & technical manager. Window design has seen many incremental changes over the last decade providing ever higher performance systems. It is not often, however, that we see a product that offers a real step change in performance, but we can now lay claim to such an innovative step change with the launch of the...
Energy Efficiency is one of the biggest drivers for sales in the UK, according to Aluplast’s director of sales, Ian Cocken. We talk to him to find out more. GT: What does growth look like for Aluplast in the UK? Ian Cocken (IC): The journey with Aluplast has been quite a ride over the past few years. We joined the...
Russell Yates, managing director of AluK, explains why fabricators should be questioning their systems companies about their U-value claims. Fabricators who are blindly accepting the U-Value claims being made on aluminium sliders and bi-folds could be risking non-compliance with the new Part L and inadvertently misleading customers. Whether it’s down to naivety, lack of knowledge or simple errors in calculations,...
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Phil Gregory, design and development manager for Veka, about the new double-rebated, double-flush Omnia system. Luke Wood (LW): In a nutshell – what is the new Omnia system? Phil Gregory (PG): Veka is continually at the forefront of the industry when it comes to innovation, and we believe Omnia will set the standard...
By Martin Benn, head of new build at Eurocell. Timber frame construction has long been a common building practice in Scotland and, depending on which figures you look at, it accounts for between 80% and 93% of all new build homes north of Hadrian's Wall. In England, this portion is much lower, yet that could be about to change. The government...
Epwin Window Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of window and door systems in both PVC-U and aluminium, providing its customers with a competitive edge. This advantage also extends to window and door hardware through its dedicated in-house division, Safeware. Rob Hartill, commercial director, discusses the value Safeware's products add to fabricators' businesses, enhancing efficiency and boosting their market position. For...
Jo Trotman, marketing manager at The Residence Collection, discusses the effectiveness of energy efficient windows. With the average energy bill in the UK estimated to be £175 per month, energy efficient products have become a key focus to help satisfy homeowner concerns surrounding rising costs and energy bills. In a recent survey conducted by The Residence Collection, we found that...
Kevin Bonnar joined AluK as sales director in April. Three months into his new role, he’s the focus of this month’s People Spotlight. Glass Times (GT): How did you get into the industry? Kevin Bonnar (KB): I’ve always worked in construction. Encouraged by my dad, who was an electrician, I started out as a teenager studying for a GNVQ and...
Aluplast’s director of sales & marketing, Ian Cocken, explains why energy efficiency, along with sustainability, shouldn’t be treated as separate features, but as part of a brand identity. Since the turn of the century, Part L of the Building Regulations (conservation of fuel and power) has helped make energy efficiency a key feature of new buildings, in the drive to...
Aluminium has always been the material of choice in the commercial market, which is why major North East fabricator, TWR Group, says it is the perfect partner. Aluminium has historically been the preferred choice for commercial projects thanks to its strength, versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal. TWR Group says it has been helping installers turn to aluminium due to increased...
