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Brighouse-based sash window fabricator, Quickslide, has officially announced that it will not be implementing any price rises. According to Quickslide, that means £250 for a sash window remains firmly on the table, without any compromise on quality or service, or level of marketing support. This commitment includes the promise not to add any hidden fees or surcharges, remaining open and...
An innovative scheme developed to ensure more waste packaging can be reused, rather than recycled or sent to landfill, is on track to break its target of giving a second lease of life to more than 2,000 steel drums by the end of this year. The initiative was launched by Uni-Blinds manufacturer Morley Glass last year as part of its...
Trade fabricator, Modplan, has reported that it is ‘busy following up leads’ from its debut appearance at FIT Show 2025. Liam Isaac, head of sales and marketing at Modplan, said: “Our stand was consistently busy across all three days, and the quality of the footfall was excellent. We spoke to many installers looking for a trade partner to support their...
A darts-themed stand is reported to have been a real crowd-puller for Insight Data at this year’s FIT Show, as the provider of marketing data for the fenestration industry welcomed more than 500 visitors to the oche across the three-day event. The South West-based company drew attention with a vibrant stand that invited attendees to put their aim to the test, competing...
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...
Glass Express Midlands is urging the government to recognise that rising business costs – fuelled by tax increases and surging energy prices - are undermining the very industries it needs to help deliver Net Zero. The company says it’s time for ministers to stop viewing manufacturers as easy targets for revenue and start seeing them as strategic partners in the...
By Ellie Pool, DoorCo’s marketing manager. DoorCo enjoyed a highly successful three days at this year’s FIT Show. The event was a long time in the works and required a huge amount of input from across the business, so to see it all come together and be so well received was a real win. We enjoyed a steady stream of...
Caribbean Blinds managing director Stuart Dantzic took part in a wide-ranging discussion about leadership and entrepreneurship at the 2025 FIT Show. The panel-led discussion was a key part of the three-day show, the biggest of its kind for the UK’s fenestration and related hardware sector. Stuart was part of the panel which included representatives from industry and associated trade bodies. Moderated...
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...
Aluplast showcased its next generation product ranges including the Ideal Neo casement window Neo Smart-Slide inline sliding door – plus its new aluminium window and door system – at the 2025 FIT Show. With one of the largest presences at this year’s expo, the Aluplast stand brought together the system leader’s expanding product offer, which also includes its new Engineered Door...
Universal Trade Frames’ sales director, Richard Hammond, highlights the logistical benefits and competitive advantages of single-source supply for installers of premium window and door products. Increasing demand for premium fenestration products, such as vertical sliding windows, flush casements and high-end composite doors, has seen an explosion of specialist suppliers emerge in recent decades. While the healthy consumer appetite for all...
Tradeglaze and its retail subsidiary Jackson Windows have opened a new showroom in Lincoln. The space showcases curtain walling, windows, and doors in PVC-U, aluminium and composite materials, available to trade, commercial, and domestic customers. Situated in the hub for home improvement and trade suppliers north of Lincoln, the showroom is said to be ideally located for easy access. On display are precision-engineered...
Quality products combined with strong customer support make all the difference when it comes to a successful installation project, according to Sternfenster’s long-standing partner, Sereco Windows. “We haven’t seen quality like this anywhere else in industry to be honest,” says Steven Sanderson, director at Chesterfield-based installer, Sereco Windows. Offering premium windows, doors and conservatories in PVC-U, aluminium and timber, the...
South Coast Home Improvements, a family run business with over 40 years’ experience, has opened a new showroom for its extensive range of high-quality windows, doors, and full-sized conservatories. Based in Peacehaven near Brighton, the company is said to have built a reputation for excellence, craftsmanship, and customer service across the South coast. In a time where many companies are opting...
Kolorseal and Sliders UK (Windows and Doors) are celebrating the creation of a new business partnership together. The idea is to give the industry greater access to the most comprehensive colour range of Sliders UK’s products. According to the two businesses, it is a ‘pioneering move’ for the sector, as it will benefit installers and consumers alike. A dedicated unit...
By Wayne Hunter, operations manager, Emmegi (UK). When it comes to investing in a new CNC or saw, second hand really doesn’t have to mean second best. Our in-house machine refurbishment programme offers fabricators a practical and cost-effective route to Emmegi machinery ownership – and has the advantage that it is a sustainable option as well. When we take a...
CR Smith has been appointed by Wellhouse Housing Association to begin a major window and door replacement programme, following a competitive tender and a successful pilot project. Bill Black, maintenance manager for Wellhouse Housing Association, commented: “We are committed to providing good quality homes for our tenants, and this investment in new windows and doors is a fantastic step forward....
The Council for Aluminium in Building has launched a new U-value Charter, one that is designed to bring clarity and continuity to aluminium window, door and curtain walling, performance data. Launched on the CAB Stand at this month’s FIT Show, the new voluntary scheme commits signatories to standardise u-value calculations. It means CAB members who sign-up to the charter commit...
Andrew Wright Windows, the Irvine-based business supplying windows, doors, roofline, flat roof replacement, conservatories, sunrooms, and kitchens across Scotland, has marked a period of strong business growth under its new management team. With turnover up and a renewed focus on customer-led service, the company says it has undergone significant operational changes aimed at enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Since being...
