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By Andrew Wilkins, business strategy manager, Winkhaus UK. As homeowners prioritise performance, reliability, and usability, door and window hardware has become a decisive factor in the market’s evolution. The 2025 Keystone Consumer Trends Report shows that customers now expect fittings that are not only stylish but also intelligent and durable. For fabricators and installers, this means hardware must withstand wear,...
The UK fenestration landscape is said to be undergoing a vibrant transformation. According to hardware specialist, Window Ware, while white and classic neutrals will always have their place, a distinct and growing trend for bold colours and expressive finishes on doors and windows is sweeping the nation, driven by homeowners' desire for unique personality and enhanced kerb appeal. “It’s a...
By Dean Bradley Glazpart sales director. When it comes to thinking about hardware, leading window and door fabricators are putting trickle vents on their priority list due to several key factors. These include ensuring that windows or doors comply with Building Regulations Approved Document F (means of ventilation) but also that homeowner expectations are met with regard to trickle vent...
From kerb appeal to cohesive interiors, black hardware blends style with practicality for every setting. Francesca Brittain, marketing manager at HOPPE (UK) explains why black hardware is here to stay. Each year, trend forecasts spotlight the new “colour of the year” intended to inspire fashion conscious customers. As 2025 draws to a close, colours have ranged from Dulux’s optimistic yellow...
Rob Vaughan, technical and product manager at Window Ware, discusses the surging heritage trend and how Window Ware’s Regal Hardware range – including the latest Knurled finish – is helping fabricators stay ahead of the curve. Across the fenestration industry, heritage-style windows and doors have become a must-have, rather than a niche product. Whether it’s period renovations, new builds with...
Richard Gyde, MD at VBH, discusses the trends in patio door hardware and how the company has made this area a speciality. Sliding doors still represent a huge slice of our industry, and VBH has become well known as a manufacturer and supplier of a wide choice of hardware options. It’s something of a speciality. Tastes change and there will...
The dynamics of the fenestration market are in constant state of flux, as we see with recent acquisitions and ownership changes reshaping the landscape whilst the conditions for many remain turbulent and uncertain. However, supply consistency and stability along with customer empathy and intimacy, has always been a priority for Total Hardware and the company says that this remains central...
For this month’s Spotlight, Glass Times talks to Vesa Nenye, sales director of hardware specialist, Titon. Glass Times (GT): What attracted you to Titon and this particular role as sales director? Vesa Nenye (VN): It was the dynamic nature of the company – a company that wants to improve and grow in everything it does – and the fantastic opportunity...
In today’s competitive industry, it’s often said that products can be copied, but service cannot. For fabricators, the difference between a supplier and a partner comes down to the reassurance that their hardware provider will deliver at every level. This is the view of Rob Hartill, commercial director at Safeware, who discusses how they work with fabricators to keep their...
Andy Matthews, head of sales UK and Ireland at Hoppe (UK), explains why the Atlanta handle has earned its reputation over two decades as a trusted, best-selling solution that balances robust security with refined design. As the days grow shorter, the shift in seasons brings a renewed focus on home security. Increased hours of darkness can bring an increase in...
By Dean Bradley, Glazpart sales director. In heritage buildings, windows and doors often need replacing because of their age and condition. In most cases in listed buildings and conservation areas, the original glazing is within timber frames and often in a vertical sliding sash design. Though timber replacements are a great option, PVC-U windows can also meet regulatory requirements for...
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...