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ACJ Aluminium in Cannock has signed a three-year supply agreement with Stellar Aluminium Systems, marking a key milestone in the company’s renewed focus on the domestic aluminium market. Having previously stepped back from domestic installations, ACJ Aluminium now manufactures and installs the complete Stellar window and door collection, including flush casement and fully flush casement windows, bi-fold Doors, lift &...
Kombimatec has supplied and installed a suite of machines to design and build expert, Dial 1st Construction, to establish a dedicated 1,800ft2 window manufacturing factory for bespoke private projects. This investment gives Dial 1st Construction full control over the supply and quality of PVC-U windows and doors destined for its own construction and renovation projects. According to Kombimatec, this was...
In an industry where glossy brochures and showroom displays still feature heavily in the sales and marketing process, Hurst Doors’ pioneering Augmented Reality approach is said to be paying dividends for installers. With fewer homeowners visiting traditional showrooms and more decisions being made online, Hurst Doors, the UK supplier of PVC-U door panels, composite doors and fire doors, identified a...
Trade Window Centre has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a new SMR-5 five head welder from Haffner. Earlier this year, the Yorkshire-based trade fabricator purchased an SBA machining centre from Haffner, scaling up production to around 700 frames per week. The new SMR-5 will further enhance capacity as the manufacturer continues to experience ‘exceptional’ year-on-year growth....
Eurocell has launched two new CPD courses designed to help fenestration and construction professionals stay ahead of evolving building regulations and overcome common compliance conflicts. The courses are called; ‘Compliance with Design: Part L vs Part O’, and ‘Elevating Design: Fenestration Solutions for Regulatory Compliance’. The courses are designed to offer architects, specifiers, fabricators and builders, practical solutions for meeting...
Emplas has launched a new £10,000 home security guarantee – which according to the fabricator, is proven to increase average order values by almost 40%. The unique Emplas Total Home Security Guarantee gives qualifying Emplas customers the facility to offer a £10,000 guarantee to homeowners who sign-up to a full house window and door replacement. Developed in partnership with Kubu,...
Edgetech presented ‘thin triple’ technology at Vitrum 2025, the four-day exhibition held in Milan, as well as showcasing its latest product developments and highlighting its role in driving efficiency and innovation in IGU production. This year’s stand theme, ‘Efficiency has many dimensions,’ centred around the versatility and forward-looking capabilities of Edgetech’s Super Spacer range. Its thin triple glazing technologies are...
The glazing and home improvement industry is entering a new phase of leadership and accountability as the updated Mandatory Technical Competence (MTC) framework begins its rollout. As the primary authors of both the current and previous MTC frameworks, the Certass technical team is said to have worked closely with government and industry partners to modernise how competence is defined, assessed,...
The economic outlook for UK construction may be subdued, but there are reasons for cautious optimism according to Noble Francis, economics director at the Construction Products Association (CPA), speaking at the Council for Aluminium in Building’s (CAB) 31st Annual General Meeting. As one of the most respected voices in UK construction economics, Noble is said to have delivered ‘a detailed and...
ODL Europe has opened a new in-house paint facility as part of its continued investment strategy. The dedicated paint plant is designed to ensure the highest levels of quality, consistency and colour accuracy across the company’s GRP door range. Suzanne Nicholl, head of sales and marketing at ODL Europe, said: “This latest investment reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional product...
Twelve months after launching Keylite Roof Windows’ (Keylite) Verified Installer programme, the brand says it is continuing to support its network of trained professionals. The Verified Installer Programme offers installers the opportunity to receive in-depth training on the installation of Keylite Roof Windows, gain accreditation, and benefit from exclusive lead generation and marketing support to help grow their business. Installers...
SafeGuard Glazing Supplies has invested in a Sparklike Laser Portable 2.2, to provide customers with ‘complete confidence’ in product performance, across the company’s entire IGU range. Simon Welsh, operations director at SafeGuard, said: “As demand in the glazing market has evolved, so too has the complexity of the products being manufactured. Increasing volumes of laminated units, triple glazing, thicker specifications,...
Two Peterborough schools, operated by the Lime Trust, have undergone a major retrofit to improve safety, accessibility and energy performance – with more than 300 new windows and doors installed using Eurocell’s Logik 70mm Chamfered system. The refurbishment covered Lime Academy Watergall and Lime Academy Orton, which support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The...
Sales of GreenteQ Orion 3 star profile cylinders continue to rise, according to hardware supplier VBH. As a TS007 Kitemark 3 Star rated cylinder, Orion is the top-level profile cylinder in the GreenteQ range, which also includes the entry level 6 pin Gamma, and TS007 1 Star Q-Star products. All GreenteQ cylinders are supplied with a full 10-year performance guarantee....
With a recent industry communication from Qualicoat highlighting concerns about poor-quality powder coating and surface finishes entering the market, Stellar Aluminium says that its ‘commitment to quality stands out clearly’. With a dedicated, in-house Qualicoat-accredited powder coating plant, Stellar controls every stage of the finishing process, painting and rolling its own profiles for superior quality, in contrast to some competitor...
In a market regularly described as a ‘race to the bottom’ Silka says that it is showing installers that confidence in premium products ‘still pays off’. The aluminium brand has launched a new homeowner offer that rewards higher-value sales with up to £5,000 worth of free integral blinds, designed to help installers convert more customers while protecting the value of...
Trade fabricator, Modplan, has announced the purchase of a new Supercut 6 machining centre from Avantek Machinery, marking the latest in a series of strategic investments designed to support the company’s continued growth and expand its production capacity. The new Supercut 6 provides fully automated, high-precision cutting and machining, enabling Modplan to increase efficiency, consistency and output across its fabrication...
Heritage Trade Frames is reporting continued strong demand for its PatioMaster sliding door range. Lee Darcy, sales and marketing manager at Heritage Trade Frames, noted: “We’ve been hearing reports that PVC-U sliding patio door sales are down, but it isn’t a trend we recognise. Sales remain stable for us, showing sustained interest in the strength of our PatioMaster door offer.”...
Trade fabricator, Future Products, says it has further strengthened its manufacturing output with the purchase of a new SBA-4 profile machining centre from Haffner. Stuart Bower, managing director at Future Products, said: “The SBA-4 represents the latest step in our ongoing commitment to manufacturing advancement. This cutting-edge machine will allow us to expand our capabilities and further improve efficiency, enabling...
ERA has been shortlisted for two accolades at this year’s G25 Awards – Component Supplier of the Year and Rising Star According to ERA, elevated levels of customer support and technical expertise has allowed it to develop a strong pipeline of products and innovations which, combined with exemplary customer service, has seen the brand earn its spot on the G25’s...