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VBH has introduced a new range of marine grade 316 door pull handles. The new pulls, which are part of the Architeq family of stainless steel door furniture, are described by VBH as ‘the perfect choice for composite and timber entrance doors.’ The handles are available with 90° and 45° projection from the door face, and in sizes from 330...
Despite reports of fluctuating consumer confidence, Leads 2 Trade has reported that extensions are still high on the homeowner wish list. Andy Royle, director of the leading provider of double-qualified sales leads, has highlighted a 10% increase in conservatory enquiries over April and May compared to the start of 2025 – and that, far from falling out of favour, the...
South West based BPW Windows has marked 20 years of partnership with Eurocell and 31 years since the company was founded. To mark the occasion, BPW hosted a special event at its headquarters in Kelly Bray, Cornwall, bringing together team members, partners, and local supporters. Founded in 1994 by Phil Braddon and Wayne McCartney, BPW Windows has grown from a...
The Window Company (Contracts) has donated £10,000 to the Moat Foundation. Support for Moat Homes’ community investment arm Moat Foundation is said to be an integral part of the partnership between The Window Company (Contracts) and the social housing provider on window and door replacement. Josh Twyman, who is a beneficiary of the Foundation’s work and is now employed by...
Whitesales has rebranded its em.glaze Economy rooflight to em.glaze Resi to help highlight its position as a product suited for the residential market. It comes after a comprehensive review that found the term “economy” no longer reflected the high-performance qualities of the product. The company’s em.glaze Resi features an glass-to-edge design, combined with a thermally broken aluminium frame, and low...
Sheerline’s products can now be viewed on NBS Source. The purpose of the specialist platform is two-fold; first, to enable specifiers to confidently select the best products for their projects based on specific requirements such as sustainability, or a particular building material such as aluminium. Second, it provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their products alongside the certifications...
Schüco UK has launched a new homeowner website schuecohome.co.uk. Designed to make it easier for homeowners to connect with Schüco partners, the site has been developed to drive more qualified leads and create valuable new business opportunities. As well as serving as a user-friendly digital hub, providing homeowners with project inspiration, product overviews and practical guidance, it also enables users to easily...
Leads 2 Trade, the provider of double-qualified sales leads, has launched a new service to allow installers to maximise their existing customer data. The new offering enables installers to utilise Leads 2 Trade's experienced call centre team to convert their unqualified, out-of-area or dormant data into confirmed appointments – paying only an appointment booking fee rather than a standard lead...
Cheshire-based Glyngary Joinery, a trade-only supplier of timber windows and doors, has teamed up with digital marketing specialist, Nix Collective, to offer installer customers a free digital fitness audit – designed to help identify gaps in their online lead generation strategy. By partnering with Nix Collective, installers will receive expert insights into how their website, social media presence, and online...
Yorkshire-based window manufacturer, Clearview, is celebrating its 15th year of operation. The firm manufacturers and installs aluminium doors, windows and roofing systems, with showrooms in both Huddersfield and Leeds. Originally formed with three members of staff, it has now grown to a 21-strong team. The past 15 years have also seen Clearview expand to larger premises to align with the...
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...
Veka has announced the start of a new partnership with Future Products, a Mansfield-based manufacturer and trade supplier of PVC-U windows, doors, composite doors, and conservatories. Future Products will be adopting Veka’s M70 system and the innovative Omnia suite. According to Veka, the development signals ‘a significant leap forward’ in Future Products’ product offering, enabling them to meet growing market...
Low-carbon glass is expected to become a mainstream specification choice over the next five years, but concerns around its performance, cost and limited awareness are still preventing wider adoption today, according to new research from Pilkington. The study, conducted with 100 UK-based architects and specifiers, found that only 54% expect to frequently specify low-carbon glass within the next five years....
PVC-U and aluminium machinery manufacturer, Kombimatec, appeared at the recent FIT Show for the first time since 2017 and came away with a signed order for one of the company’s high end CNC machines, in addition to enquiries that will keep it busy ‘for weeks to come’. “The FIT Show has been very good for us previously and we made...
Jade and Alunet Systems have collaborated on the design, manufacture and supply of 25 punch tool machines to be rolled out to Alunet’s fabricator network, following the launch of the new Aluna+ system. Alunet had specified a lean, ‘minimalist’ design for the new punch tools, one that was easy to maintain, with simple functionality and low stock holding for replacement...
Trade fabricator, John Fredericks Plastics, has invested in a new Graf Synergy SLS – single head CNC cill welder from Haffner. Alan Barnard, factory director for John Fredericks, said: “We are delighted to introduce this advanced machine to our production line up. Its precision and efficiency perfectly support our drive for continuous improvement and ensure we can consistently deliver the...
Entries are now open for the G25 Awards, which will take place on Friday 28 November 2025, returning to the London Hilton Park Lane. Entries for the G25 Awards are free of charge and will be judged by a selected group of industry experts. The awards include: Best Business Initiative of the Year Commercial Project of the Year Component Supplier...
Blairs Windows and Doors participated in the recent Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) Business Breakfast, hosted by Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) in partnership with Trump Turnberry. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the breakfast brought together over 200 guests, including Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), and representatives from more than 100 businesses and organisations...
RegaLead is celebrating a successful return to the FIT Show 2025. The company says that its showcase of decorative glass and engineered door components attracted widespread attention and praise from visitors across the glazing and fenestration sectors. With a theme of ‘real products in real applications’, the RegaLead stand is said to have offered a ‘dynamic and tangible’ experience for...
With AI a big part of conversations at FIT Show 2025, aluminium glazing specialist Glideline is encouraging the industry to turn chat into action by embracing and adopting the smart systems and intelligent processes available. While much of the industry buzz focused on the potential of AI to streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies, Glideline’s managing director, David Pickering, says his...
