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For many IGU manufacturers, automation represents the next crucial step in their business growth. For Doncaster Glass & Glazing the move has been a success but, as MD Peter Jurgens advises, asking the right questions – and getting the right support – is crucial when making the leap. Whether driven by the need to reduce production costs or increase output,...
Stuart Dantzic, MD of Caribbean Blinds, explains the significant challenges Part O has introduced to the glazing industry and shares how he believes overheating in buildings can be tackled. Part O building regulations have presented new challenges for glazing professionals within the industry. Designed to prevent overheating in new residential buildings, these new rules have resulted in the unintended action...
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...
In a market where speed and precision are critical, installers need more than just a reliable product – they need a supplier that listens. Daniel Büchner, Bohle’s senior vice president of development and engineering, explains how the hardware manufacturer use the power of in-house R&D to create tailormade products for their customers. At Bohle, in-house design, development, and manufacturing allows...
The BFRC is a name synonymous with driving industry standards and is the UK’s most established and widely recognised rating organisation for verifying the energy performance of windows and doors. Here, manging director, Richard Sellman, explains why the focus of the organisation is firmly fixed on continuing to make a real difference. The need to improve standards across the construction...
Apeer says it is ‘taking the lead’ in the composite door sector by independently testing its products and exposing significant shortfalls in competitors’ U-value compliance. “There’s a lot of greenwashing happening in this industry,” says Asa McGillian, Apeer’s managing director. “Some companies claim their doors meet strict U-value regulations when they clearly don’t. That’s misleading for both installers and homeowners...
Be transparent when it comes to U-values, urges Apeer’s Asa McGillian, otherwise the price of misleading customers will be severe. The cost of living crisis has brought with it a huge increase in awareness when it comes to energy efficiency. And for the doors and windows industry this means U-values are no longer just technical figures to fulfil regulatory...
GGF training and technical manager John Mannell recently attended the UAP and FDM industry round table on behalf of the Glass and Glazing Federation group of companies. John’s attendance forms part of the GGF’s overall drive to represent proactively the interests of its members across the industry in all matters relating to compliancy and competency, particularly in the wake of...
The GGF and FENSA have reported a ‘vibrant and buzzing’ stand at the recent FIT Show. As well as the activities of the GGF and FENSA themselves (including the launch of marketing reports and publications), and an introduction to ACDM members, representatives from the organisation’s other companies – BFRC, RISA and Installsure – were bringing visitors up to date with...
As part of its ongoing drive to support all sectors within the fenestration industry, the Glass & Glazing Federation has announced a strategic partnership with The Joinery Network. The GGF and TJN have committed to working together to ensure TJN licence holders and GGF members have access to the latest regulatory and technical information and support. Ultimately, the goal is...
The BFRC has reported a highly successful three days at the 2025 FIT Show. Richard Sellman, BFRC managing director, explained: “We had a fantastic few days at the FIT Show – I genuinely believe this year’s was the best one yet! “It proved a timely event for us as an organisation. Having recently extended our service offering it was the...
By Steve Pickering, sales & marketing director, Whitesales. Restoring listed buildings presents a unique challenge: preserving their historical essence while accommodating modern standards of performance and functionality. Each heritage property tells its own story, making it crucial to approach restoration projects with a bespoke mindset. This is especially true for rooflights, where poorly integrated designs can detract from a building’s...
Mark Frain, national business development manager for WarmCore, gives a candid interview to Glass Times editor Luke Wood and explains why fabricators and installers could be missing a trick if they don’t embrace hybrid windows and doors in 2025. Luke Wood (LW): Most of our readers will be aware of the history of WarmCore. Can you explain a bit more...
Thermoseal Group’s sales director, Mark Hickox, explains why the knowledge and experience of your supplier’s team can be just as valuable as the products they provide. The perfect IGU isn’t just about having the right materials – it’s about having the right support, guidance, and expertise behind those materials. Afterall, the difference between a supplier and a true partner lies in the experience and knowledge that...
Stuga Machinery’s new head of aftersales, Nigel Hampson, explores the true cost of downtime, and why relying on reactive machinery support is a risk no fenestration business can afford. As manufacturers head to FIT Show 2025, Nigel highlights the critical question they should be asking: Why invest in machines alone, when aftersales support can ensure long-term success? With just weeks...
As Stellar Aluminium launches its new Heritage casement, there’s now a Part L compliant window solution for projects that require authentic period aesthetics without compromising on market-leading performance. Jon Foulds, key account manager at Stellar Aluminium, discusses the opportunities. Despite the volatility in the market, there are undeniable growth areas that present opportunities for fabricators and installers. One of the...
By Mike Butterick, marketing director, Saint-Gobain Glass. In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain Glass has started UK production of Oraé, the world's first lower-carbon glass, at its Eggborough facility in Yorkshire. This strategic development underscores our commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of glass manufacturing without compromising on quality, aesthetics or performance. Oraé sets a new benchmark in...
By Ben Hartshorn, Sheerline’s technical manager. At Sheerline, innovation is built into our DNA. We’re always looking for ways to improve our existing products, make our manufacturing processes more efficient, and find new solutions to the challenges our customers face. In this article, I’m going to highlight some of the innovations we’ve launched over the past couple of years as...
There are many misconceptions about replacing windows in conservation areas. Roseview’s Mike Bygrave helps clear up the confusion. Roseview has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing sash windows. Throughout that time, we’ve seen installers and homeowners struggle with conservation areas; it’s a subject shrouded in uncertainty, misconception and false assumptions. This is understandable; conservation lacks a single defining...
By Danny Williams, managing director, Pioneer Trading. Whilst few of us wear masks now and contracting Covid has become as inconsequential as a bout of ‘normal’ flu, we continue to feel its economic effects five years after it hit the world and locked the UK down on 23 March 2020. The pandemic sent shockwaves through the planet and here, at...