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Ryan Hammond, sustainability specialist at ERA, discusses how partnering with suppliers of sustainable products can deliver that desired competitive edge. As the UK strives to decarbonise all sectors of its economy by its net-zero deadline of 2050, consumer priorities are also shifting rapidly towards sustainability, with 80% willing to pay 9.7% more for products that meet certain environmental criteria, according...
Yale’s new Dual Lock range is a next-generation window lock that combines superior mechanical strength, streamlined installation, and full smart home integration. Grant Stratford, senior fenestration technical director at Assa Abloy, explains the motivation behind this innovative product. With the Dual Lock, our goal was to redefine the expectations of fabricators and installers when it comes to modern window locking...
By Justin Harris, managing director, Winkhaus UK. In recent years, the UK door industry has seen a rapid rise in the promotion and installation of 3-star cylinders as a simple, standalone security solution. These products were introduced to offer ‘complete security in one package’, aiming to resist drilling, picking, bumping, and snapping without the need for additional protection such as...
VBH marketing manager, Gary Gleeson, provides an insight into the development of one of the hardware company’s rising star products – the Velocity door hinge. According to Keystone Market Research’s Spring Consumer Report, PVC-U entrance doors continue to be the most popular choice amongst UK homeowners in most regions. It is vital, therefore, that we continue to develop exciting new...
In today’s competitive market, it makes strong business sense to work with suppliers that not only offer a wide and deep product range but are also continually investing in innovation to support emerging trends and customer needs. This approach has been central to the success of Total Hardware for over two decades as Paul Atkinson, director, explains. As an established,...
In a landscape that’s rapidly shifting and evolving, it’s never been more important for fabricators to have the support of their suppliers. Rob Hartill, commercial director at hardware supplier Safeware, discusses how the company enables its customers to future-proof their operations and maintain compliance. In recent years, it’s always been a safe bet to open any article on the fenestration...
For fabricators and installers, product differentiation is everything. In a competitive marketplace where security, convenience and user experience are top priorities, the AK Touch Secure from Kenrick is proving to be more than just a smart door lock – it’s a smart business decision. Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, explains. As demand for smart solutions continues to...
Glass Times speaks with Dan Savage, product engineer at Hoppe and a driving force behind innovation at Arrone, Hoppe’s architectural ironmongery brand. With over 25 years of experience in product design, Dan shares insights into his career, recent projects – including the development of a pioneering split spindle – and his vision for the future of door hardware. Glass Times (GT):...
Craig Bryant, manager for product, services and innovation at Maco UK, introduces ‘Sense by Maco’, the first integrated smart window and door sensors available in the UK to utilise Matter Protocol. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of smart home technology – such as the convenience of automation, advanced energy management, and enhanced safety and security. With 25% of...
Window Ware's commercial director, Richard Bryant, examines how the newest addition to its premium Regal Hardware range, a distinctive knurled finish, is set to transform windows and doors. Looking around at houses today, most properties will likely feature PVC-U or aluminium windows and doors, a testament to their long-standing dominance. However, the traditional landscape of fenestration is changing, driven by...
Hoppe (UK) has been established in the UK for over 30 years but benefits from more than 70 years’ experience in the door and window hardware sector gained in many other countries across the world. Ged Ryan, CEO, Hoppe (UK), explores the history of Hoppe and how the company prides itself on being a brand that manufactures products designed to...
With consumers now expecting more choice when it comes to window and door hardware, Sarah Knight, technical product manager for ERA, discusses the importance of offering a wide range of options. According to IMARC Group, the UK home improvement market is due to reach approximately £17.4 billion by 2033, up from £11.6 billion in 2024. It cites a variety of...
By Alex Dutton, sales director at Ultion. These days, it feels like every new product hits the market with fanfare, flashy features, and slick design. But under the surface, it can often all be style over substance. Take the Cybertruck, for example. Sold as a futuristic breakthrough and marketed with talk of bulletproof windows and an ultra-modern design. But now...
Brett Evans, technical director at Yale, discusses the role of letterplates in keeping burglars at bay. The latest ONS statistics paint an interesting picture. While burglaries through an unlocked door have seen a welcome drop, a large proportion of burglaries – 62% – still involve entering through the front of the house. This suggests that burglars are finding ways to...
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, visits Winkhaus UK following a recent overhaul of its Kettering offices, and learns more about the hardware specialist’s comprehensive product and service offering, its UKAS accredited in-house testing facility and plans for the FIT Show. Officially unveiled in June last year, the upgraded Winkhaus offices in Kettering are a fantastic showcase for a company that...
Kerry Blackford, senior category manager at ERA, highlights why aluminium doors and windows are becoming an increasingly favourable choice for UK homes, and what hardware considerations should be made to maximise style and security. Not only does the smart aesthetic of aluminium windows and doors capture the attention of more discerning homeowners, but the ability to also customise such frames...
In most installations, compliance with Part F of Building Regulations will require trickle vents to be installed. Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F Groupco, looks at how failing to fit them makes installations non-compliant and leaves businesses at risk. A recent report from RISA, which inspects window and door installations for compliance with Building Regulations and FENSA requirements, makes for...
Andy Syms, senior business development manager at Hoppe (UK), explains key considerations for door hardware in care homes. In care home environments, especially those that house vulnerable residents, door hardware can provide a range of benefits to a building’s fire safety, security and everyday operation if chosen, installed, and maintained correctly. When choosing door hardware for such facilities, there is...
Premium products are the current stars of the show, says Richard Bryant, commercial director of Window Ware, and adds that the independent UK window and door hardware provider is geared up to deliver exactly what the market wants. In my years in the fenestration industry and my time at Window Ware, I've witnessed numerous trends come and go. However, the...
Garrath Willshaw, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), explains the considerations that need to be made when choosing new door hardware for use within leisure centres. Door hardware in busy public leisure centres should be well thought out at design and specification stage to avoid unnecessary – and costly – repair, maintenance and replacement for budget-tight local authorities. With the...