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Veka has launched a new website designed to deliver greater accessibility, transparency, and efficiency for its partners across the fenestration industry. The new site represents the latest stage in Veka’s ongoing digital evolution and forms part of a wider focus on helping fabricators, installers, and specifiers access accurate information and expert support more easily. According to Veka, usability is at...
Leicester-based FrameMaker Windows has signed a three-year supply agreement with Stellar Aluminium Systems. Established in 2002, FrameMaker is said to be one of Leicester’s leading trade manufacturers, and the decision to partner with Stellar represents an important step in the company’s continued expansion into the aluminium market. After a detailed market review, FrameMaker was particularly impressed by Stellar’s flush aesthetics...
Garnalex has officially been presented with a King’s Award for Innovation 2025 by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire at the company’s Derbyshire HQ. The award recognises two aspects of the Sheerline system. First, the patented corner construction method, which reduces waste and misalignment while locking in quality. The second aspect is Sheerline’s proprietary Thermlock technology, which was developed in-house as...
Gerda doors UK distributor, Pioneer Trading Company, is extending its network into Hampshire with the appointment of Graham Orrin Installations (t/a GO Installations) as trade installation partner. A Gerda Optima 60 in light walnut now takes centre stage at the company’s newly opened Fleet showroom. Director and owner, Graham Orrin, who established GO Installations over 20 years ago, commented: “The...
As new figures highlight growing investment in social housing from local authorities and housing associations, Glass Express Midlands is preparing for increased activity in this sector in 2026. Recent data from BCIS shows that Q1 2025 delivered 200 local authority housing starts and 6,480 starts from housing associations, reflecting a 7.1% rise compared with the same period in 2024. This...
By Wayne Hunter, operations manager, Emmegi (UK). All the Emmegi engineers in the UK and Ireland attend the Voilap Academy at our HQ in Italy for regular top level training – to keep their skills up to date, advance their knowledge and skills and learn about new machines or features. We recognise the importance and value of that to our...
Paul Miller, Bohle’s national sales manager, shares six ways installers can stay ahead of the curve and make the most of the year ahead. As we move into 2026, customers’ expectations are higher than ever. They want beautiful, durable, and functional spaces – whether that’s in homes, offices, or hospitality environments. For installers, the opportunity lies in combining precision with...
Following what is said to have been one of the most rigorous Building Control assessments carried out in recent years, the SupaLite Tiled Roof System has successfully passed East Devon Building Control’s intensive inspection process. According to SupaLite, this reflects not only the strength of the product, but also the company’s commitment to supporting installers through even the most complex...
Hurst has expanded its internal training programme with a dual focus on leadership development and workplace wellbeing. The initiative forms part of a wider strategy to enhance employee capability and support a healthy, resilient workforce. As part of this commitment to professional development, two members of the marketing team have completed Chartered Institute of Marketing qualifications. Olivia Lock achieved CIM...
Framexpress has reported that more builders are turning to composite doors as the ‘go-to’ product to safeguard their margins. “Margins are under pressure across the board, and builders need products they can count on,” says Stuart Green, managing director at Framexpress. “Composite doors tick every box: they’re easy to sell, easy to fit, and customers love them. It’s no surprise...
Derby based trade fabricator, Frame Fast, has reported a sharp rise in demand for flat roof windows as homeowners increasingly seek light-filled extensions and open-plan spaces. Once considered a niche product for high-end architectural projects, flat rooflights are now a standard feature in everyday kitchen refurbishments, rear additions, and single-storey extensions. “Adding space without adding natural light no longer makes...
Having recently expanded its range of solutions, Dieffe Macchine continues to deliver innovative systems for water recycling and microfiltration to the glass industry. Today, the company provides fully automatic systems for uncontaminated water and microfiltration. Based in Italy, Dieffe Macchine boasts extensive experience in solid/liquid separation dating back to 2002. The company is said to be highly specialised in the...
Following its acquisition by Aluminium Vision earlier this year, independent trade fabricator Fentrade has reported a period of continued stability, strategic investment and sustained sales growth as the business prepares for its next phase of expansion. Since the sale of shareholdings in April 2025, it has very much been business as usual for the Newport-based fabricator, but with significant planning...
Trade fabricator Euroglaze is a proud family business – founded in 1979 by Alan Nettleton, father of current managing director, Martin Nettleton. There is another family name that is almost as synonymous with the Euroglaze brand though, and that is Park. Between them, brothers Glen and Graham Park have notched up an impressive 75 years with the Barnsley-based fabricator. Glen...
Bohle’s national sales manager, Paul Miller, shares his insight on how innovation in shower hardware is giving installers the freedom to deliver flexible, design-led bathrooms to every home. According to recent market research, bathroom renovations are the most searched home improvement project in 2025, twice as popular as they were in 2021. With the average renovation now priced between £6,000...
The British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) has appointed Daniel Knight as laboratory manager. Dan joins with extensive experience in testing for the fenestration market. He commented: “I started my career as a Marine Service Engineer in the Royal Navy, and then in 2016 transferred my skills to the role of a test engineer with a testing and certification provider for...
BDC Aluminium has reported high demand for heritage-style aluminium products, with industry forums and installer discussions said to be highlighting frustration at the limited number of fabricators able to meet project requirements – but adds that it has been quick to respond to this shift in design preference. The Essex-based supplier is reportedly one of the longest-serving and most experienced...
Timberlook, the heritage wood-effect PVC-U brand from Affordable Windows Group, has launched a limited-time promotion offering installers a free upgrade to Planitherm One thermal glazing. The offer, which lasts until 28 March 2026, allows installers to request an upgrade to Planitherm One glazing with their order at no extra cost. The high-performance Planitherm One glazing delivers a lowered U-Value of...
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...