Posted On - 09/04/2024
DoorCo has won ‘Most Innovative Business’ at the 2024 Manufacturing Awards. A national competition run by the UK Business Awards, the category included entries from manufacturing businesses from across various industries with DoorCo coming out victorious for its Innovation Week campaign. Ellie Pool, DoorCo’s marketing manager, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been recognised as one of the UK’s most...
Posted On - 09/04/2024
The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) now has two and six year registration options available to installers to reduce excess financial burden on companies. Faisal Hussain, chief executive, explained: “We have seen through our mediation process how much time it can take for installers to deal with customers when the guarantee is not clearly worded and consumers believe...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Yale and distribution partner Universal Products are celebrating 25 years of ‘a close and beneficial working partnership’. The milestone comes as Universal Products, said to be Ireland’s leading distributor of window and door hardware – celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Originally a customer of Paddock, Securistyle, Trojan, Caldwell and Yale, Universal Products now stocks the entire range of window...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Sheerline has installed a £270,000 TIM-ING profile bending machine at its’ Derbyshire HQ. As a result, the company is offering a new specialist profile bending service, enabling fabricators to order arched, curved and round windows. This latest expansion of capabilities is all part of Sheerline’s strategic commitment to continual investment, ensuring its facilities remain technologically advanced, and helping the company’s...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
SafeGuard Glass & Glazing’s sales director, Rob Page, and contracts & installations manager, Daniel Mason, have joined the team climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Kelly’s Heroes. Taking on the charity challenge in September 2024, the two colleagues will embark on the hike of their lives, alongside a team of fellow glazing industry professionals, to scale Kilimanjaro’s 5,895m height....
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Rehau has launched its largest window system to date. According to Rehau, it’s designed to give architects, designers and specifiers the opportunity to incorporate ‘huge profiles’ that maximise natural light with all the performance benefits of PVC-U. The new system, called Artevo, will replace the company’s Geneo range. Using the Rau-Fipro-X material as its basis, Rehau has been able to redefine what’s...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Nationwide Windows & Doors has been shortlisted in the Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) category in the 2024 Made in the Midlands Awards, the annual celebration of the region’s manufacturing sector. Organised by Insider Media Limited and now in its 14th year, the event sees more than 40 businesses vying for prizes in 11 categories. Other prestigious finalists include...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Meet Dave (a Business Pilot story) is a new short movie of a classic tall tale in the glazing industry. In the film, we’re introduced to Dave, the owner of a retail installation business. Instead of heading home after a post-work pint with his mates, Dave is going back to the office, to try and get ahead. When he does...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
John Fredericks (JFP) has won Manufacturer of the Year at Insider’s 2024 Made in Yorkshire Awards. Held at New Dock Hall at Royal Armouries in Leeds, and compèred by television presenter, journalist and newsreader Sameena Ali-Khan, the event celebrated the world-class companies in Yorkshire and the Humber, along with the products they are making and selling across the world. JFP,...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
A partnership between GQA, the awarding and qualifications writing body and IVS Training & Assessment has resulted in the formal upskilling of 13 members of staff at Droylsden Glass. The employees have succeeded in achieving a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation. According to GQA, this qualification is suited to those leading a team of installers or undertaking complex...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Framexpress will be exhibiting its fire door range at The Fire Safety Event, which is scheduled for Tuesday 30 April 2024 to Thursday 2 May 2024, at Birmingham’s NEC. The Fire Safety Event offers the opportunity to highlight the latest innovations and ways to maintain the highest standards in fire safety, and Framexpress’ recent accreditations to BM Trada Q Mark’s...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Eurocell has launched a year of celebrations for its 50th anniversary with a special initiative to donate £50 for every team member that turns 50 to its charity partner Maggie’s. It will be the first in a series of fundraising activities for Maggie’s throughout 2024. With 52 people from across the business celebrating their 50th, it means £2,600 will be...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
DGCOS has launched its installer brochure, outlining the key benefits of being a member and explaining the level of support that installers have access to. Faisal Hussain, DGCOS chief executive, said: “In light of recent enquiries from companies who are looking to become DGCOS members, we have produced a brochure for anyone who wants to see what our organisation can...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
After raising over £15,000 for charity last year by completing the National Three Peaks with just minutes to spare, Conservatory Outlet and its network of premium retailers is unveiling its next fundraising effort: The 24 in 24 in ’24. The challenge will include members of Conservatory Outlet and its retail partners attempting to scale the Lake District’s 24 peaks in...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems has announced that it is set to merge with its sister company, supplier and installer Clearway Doors & Windows. Both businesses boast more than 30 years in the industry and in 2010 the Gloucester-based CDW bought out the Cheltenham-based Clearway. The merger will see Clearway become a division of CDW Systems, with Clearway continuing to...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Dave Broxton, Bohle’s managing director, discusses how price isn’t everything when it comes to ensuring that your staff are safe at work. In the construction industry in 2022/23, there were 53,000 non-fatal injuries at work (Health & Safety Executive), highlighting critical health and safety issues. Whilst it is impossible to know the root causes of each individual case, according to...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
Aluplast has signed up to FIT Show 2025, in a move that supports its new product development programme for the next 12 months, including new systems and new foils and finishes. The Tewkesbury-based systems company has booked a large 186m2 stand close to the entrance of Hall 8, where it will display new thermally efficient windows and doors, alongside a...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
AluFoldDirect says it is combining ‘unbeatable prices, unparalleled speed and unwavering reliability’ with its latest initiative – Easy Aluminium. Continuing the trade and commercial fabricator’s core objective to simplify and speed up aluminium projects, Easy Aluminium includes AluFoldDirect’s most competitively priced, thermally efficient bi-fold door. Available at a Building Regulation compliant 1.4 W/m²K U-value from £375 per leaf, AluFoldDirect also...
Posted On - 26/03/2024
Winkhaus UK has developed a bespoke development process that is designed to enhance new product R&D for customers. One of Winkhaus’ added value services, the product, technical and laboratory teams help customers to develop solutions through consultation, CAD Design, 3D prototyping, product assessment, product development days and UKAS laboratory accreditation. George Smith, senior product and technical manager at Winkhaus UK:...
Posted On - 26/03/2024
Endurance Doors says it is building on its ‘already impressive’ commitment to sustainability. As part of its environmental policies, the manufacturer has used carbon offsetting since 2022 to compensate for any unpreventable carbon emissions caused by its operations. The business has now entered into a new partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain that will enable it to continue this activity. Formed...
Copyright 2024 | Glass Times is the Industry Leading Magazine reaching 10,531 professionals each month. 100% individually reader requested | Sitemap