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Workers in the UK feel ‘optimistic but overwhelmed’ by the advancement of AI in their workplaces according to a recent report by the World of Work Institute at Henley Business School. The organisation surveyed more than 4,000 full-time workers across a number of sectors and found that 56% of them were feeling optimistic about AI, but 61% were also feeling...
Thermoseal Group is urging IGU manufacturers to ensure that their products comply with regulations, as the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) ramps up its inspections in the glass and glazing sector. Part of the Department for Business and Trade, the OPSS is the UK’s national product regulator. Designed to ‘protect people and places from product-related harm by ensuring...
Pilkington UK has launched a new glass production line at its Greengate Works site in St Helens as part of a multi-million-pound investment to safeguard the future of rolled texture glass manufacturing in the UK. The new rolled glass production line manufactures Pilkington UK’s Texture by Pilkington glass range, featuring 21 original designs and textures used for privacy and style...
NorDan, the UK manufacturer of high-performance timber and aluminium clad timber windows and doors, has acquired a majority shareholding in door manufacturer, Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS), based in Littleborough, Greater Manchester. Founded in 2003, PDS supplies fully certified, high-quality fire door sets, including FD30, FD60 and Secure by Design entrance doors. NorDan serves a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial,...
Morley Glass showcased its Uni-Switch switchable smart glass at the 2025 FIT Show, a product that is billed as the ultimate tech-based shading and privacy solution for homeowners and commercial clients. Uni-Switch eliminates the need for curtains and blinds, making it ideal for properties where the goal is to achieve the cleanest sightlines. As a premium upgrade for all types...
Deceuninck has announced that it is committed to ‘shake-up’ aluminium window and door supply, creating a single point of service, technical support and contact for delivery for its aluminium and PVC-U businesses. The move, which brings Decalu by Deceuninck Aluminium into the fold of its Wiltshire-based PVC-U operation with immediate effect, gives fabricators a single point of contact for Deceuninck’s...
Stuga Machinery is finalising a new dual-platform dashboard system, which it says has been developed to give fabricators ‘unprecedented’ visibility over production performance. Following feedback from demos at FIT Show 2025, the system will soon be rolled out to UK customers – with one major fabricator signed up to install the platform in the summer, and several in discussions to...
Recent manufacturing data from Rehau reveals an ongoing trend in the rise of flush fit windows, highlighting their continued appeal for residential and commercial projects. Rehau has reportedly sold over 358,000m of Rio sash in 2024 – a 14% increase on 2023 – while demand for the Rio door launched in 2023 grew by 70% in 2024. “Rio’s success can...
Regency Glass, an IGU manufacturer based in Leigh, Greater Manchester, since 1983, has announced a major expansion of its operations with the opening of two new units at Indurent Trident Business Park, Warrington. Regency Glass says the strategic move underlines its commitment to further innovation, sustainability, and continued industry advancement. The expansion includes unit T80, which will become Europe’s first...
By Wayne Hunter, operations manager, Emmegi (UK). One of the biggest trends to emerge in machinery over the last couple of years is noise reduction and soundproofing. We’re seeing an increasing number of machines being specified with roofs or sound proofed cabins, and we’re getting requests for retrofitting as well as new machine orders. It’s obviously a positive indicator of...
When Forterro acquired the BM Group at the start of the year, it was a new name to many in this industry. However, Forterro, whose stated mission is ‘powering the businesses powering the future’, is said to be a significant player in the European software market. It is focused entirely on the industrial midmarket, providing support and software for more...
Alunet has launched the Aluna+ Daylight range, which includes a new lantern and rooflight. Key highlights of the Aluna+ lantern include: Q-lok technology for claimed sub-1-hour installation Ultra-slim sightlines and integrated LED lighting Thermally broken GRP ring beam Bespoke sizes up to 4m x 8m with high strength-to-weight ratio Secure fitment with anti-tamper screws and internal glazing clips Self-cleaning laminated,...
Mick Sharp, who has been with Ultraframe since 1985, has recently celebrated his 40-years anniversary at the company. Mick’s journey with Ultraframe began two years after the business started trading in 1983 at Albion Court in Clitheroe. Mick manufactured windows and doors for about 15 years before moving into the office dealing with the trade sales of windows and conservatories....
As Learning Disability Week (June 16-22) approaches, Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer, Shelforce, is calling on the government to ensure that people with learning disabilities are not left behind in the latest construction skills investment plan. The government recently announced its intention to fund tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and training opportunities for construction workers before the next general...
By David Thornton, chairman, The Window Company (Contracts). I couldn’t agree more with Danny Williams’ comments on the reasons why Private Equity always seems to fail in this industry (Rear View May issue). He is right that once you lose the essential personal involvement of the people who made the businesses investable in the first place, you are fighting a...
Origin has launched the OS-29+ sliding door, which combines sleek, contemporary aesthetics with U-Values as low as 0.78 W/m2K. According to Origin, the new OS-29+ offers the best thermal efficiency of any aluminium sliding door on the market, with the same thermal rating as the company’s Soho and Contemporary OB-36+ bi-fold door system. With a 29mm sightline, the OS-29+ is part of the Contemporary...
Made For Trade has reaffirmed its position as ‘a reliable constant for aluminium glazed products, service, and supply’, following an increase in trade supply businesses failing across the UK. According to MFT, many trade professionals are facing unexpected project delays, broken supply chains, and growing uncertainty thanks to ‘an alarming rise’ in pre-packs, liquidations, and supplier failures. “The UK fenestration...
Apeer has confirmed that recent, independent hot box testing by IFT Rosenheim on its 70mm composite door range has returned a U-value rating of 0.85 W/mK². According to Apeer, simultaneous testing of a competitor door gave the result of 2.0 W/mK², despite claims of a U-value of 0.7- 0.9 W/mK². “I have the certified paperwork in my possession and am...
G-Award Fabricator of the Year, Warwick North West, has been named joint winner of the Outstanding Supplier of the Year award at the 2025 Sunday Express Construction and Property Awards. The Liverpool-based fabricator shared this award alongside Wickes, one of the UK’s largest home improvement retailers, with Screwfix named as runner-up at the ceremony hosted by broadcaster Kate Garraway at...
Tommy Trinder has reported that the total number of window companies using its sales platform has passed 650. The firm’s Framepoint Technology allows users to free draw PVC-U, aluminium and timber windows and doors with a finger or mouse, just like sketching on a pad. It has been designed to be easy to ‘chop-and-change’ ironmongery, colour, and bar options until...