| As the industry winds down for a well-earned break, many will agree that it has been a particularly challenging year for the fenestration sector, with businesses burdened by increased tax,... |
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As the industry winds down for a well-earned break, many will agree that it has been a particularly challenging year for the fenestration sector, with businesses burdened by increased tax, frustrated by additional regulation and held back by lacklustre consumer confidence.
Comment in this week’s newsletter by Neil Evans...
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| Chancellor will rue missed opportunity |
| By Neil Evans, managing director, Veka. The Autumn Budget missed a crucial chance to recalibrate the burden on business and set out a credible pathway... |
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| Entrepreneurs need to get on with the job |
| Andrew Scott, MD of Purplex Marketing and Insight Data, discusses a cautious Budget that offers warm words for entrepreneurs but little meaningful relief... |
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| Thermoseal Group looks ahead to 2026 |
| Mark Hickox, sales director at Thermoseal Group, reflects on a transformative 2025 and shares how international growth is laying the foundations for a stronger, more efficient operation at home. For Thermoseal... |
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| What will 2026 look like for UK new build? |
| Eurocell has outlined its assessment of the UK new build landscape as we move into 2026, following another year defined by economic pressure, complex regulation and an absence of policy certainty. Early 2025... |
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| The importance of saying no |
| As projects become more complex and safety standards continue to evolve, Glass Express Midlands’ technical manager, Kirsty Fortnam, reinforces the importance of honest guidance, technical clarity and responsible decision-making. As a... |
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| Pioneer invests in pioneering seamless welder |
| Pioneer Trading Company has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of the Graf SLS single head CNC cill welder from Haffner. The machine is said to be the first... |
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| AGC Glass showcased on Grand Egyptian Museum |
| AGC Glass Europe has played a significant role in the new Grand Egyptian Museum, supplying more than 30,000m² of glass for the building’s exterior facades and interior display cases. Located on... |
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| Framexpress launches new Business Support Hub |
| Framexpress has launched its new Business Support Hub, a digital customer portal designed to make installers’ day-to-day operations faster... |
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| Spectral expands offering with The Residence Collection |
| Spectral Windows has expanded its fabrication range with the addition of the timber-alternative window system, The Residence Collection, including the Reside... |
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| SleekSkin delivers ‘fresh’ premium aesthetic |
| Comp Door has introduced SleekSkin, a smooth-touch door finish that provides what the company describes as a ‘refined, timber-like aesthetic’, combining subtle... |
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| Reynaers report highlights key sustainability gains |
| Reynaers Group has published its new annual sustainability report – Our Sustainable Road Ahead 2024–2030 – which highlights an 8.5% reduction in operational carbon, as well as a 13.6% reduction... |
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| Crittall achieves major CO₂ emissions reduction |
| Steel window and door manufacturer Crittall Windows has announced a significant reduction in its carbon footprint, achieving a 29% decrease in market-based CO₂ emissions during 2024 compared with the... |
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| Sheerline reports world class OTIF for 2025 |
| Sheerline has reported an ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) of 99.4% across the whole of 2025.To demonstrate that this isn’t by accident, but the... |
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| DoorCo turns 18 |
| DoorCo celebrates its 18th anniversary in December. What started as a simple distribution model supplying foam-filled doors, has grown to be one of the UK’s leading suppliers of composite door... |
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| 1.6 million views for Salestracker |
| Insight Data has reported a major milestone in 2025, with its Salestracker CRM platform logging more than 1.6 million company page views over the... |
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| Affordable aluminium Spitfire doors at W/m²K 0.77 |
| “The S -100 door is too good for the money and as soon as a consumer sees and operates one, they disregard composite... |
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| Super Spacer integral to iconic landmark |
| A new architectural feature at one of Australia’s most important landmarks has showcased the flexibility and performance of Edgetech’s Super Spacer technology. ‘The Oculus’ skylight at the Australian War Memorial in... |
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| STS202-BR2 approval for Jack Aluminium’s TD68 system |
| Jack Aluminium Systems has achieved STS202-BR2 approval for its TD68 thermal door system, confirming its capability to meet BR2-level security performance – equivalent to LPS1175... |
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