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Biesse Group reduced its CO2 emissions by 70%, compared to 2019 levels, and now buys 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, according to its Sustainability Report 2020. Other headline figures include: 4,893 tonnes of CO2 were avoided by purchasing electricity from renewable sources; and 16,500m2 of photovoltaic panels were installed, which cut CO2 emissions by 560 tons. “Our commitment...
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Fire Door Alliance has launched an awareness campaign – Be Certain, Be Certified to highlight the importance of third-party certification of fire doors in improving fire safety standards across the UK. The campaign aims to address a “clear lack of understanding” over what certification is and the vital role it plays in protecting lives....
Stuga Machinery has moved to larger premises in Great Yarmouth in response to increased demand for its machining centres. Joint owner Steve Haines said the move is part of a bigger plan to create flexibility so that the company can continue to develop new products, reduce lead times, and strengthen it service department. “The new factory is 30,000ft2,” Steve told...
Building Our Skills has signed a partnership with FrontFoot, specialists in re-introducing service personnel into mainstream industry as a part of its aim to bridge the skills gap in the fenestration industry. “Engaging with FrontFoot to bring military service personnel into the fenestration industry is the latest in a growing list of key strategic partnerships we are forming to help...
CNC Recycling has welcomed the recent positive press and articles regarding window recycling. The industry has recognised the positive attributes of recycled PVCU in recent years with the major profile houses all having made significant investments in state-of-the-art recycling facilities. “As a company we are seeing more second and even third generation windows being recycled now,” the company said. “Furthermore,...
5 Star Windows and Conservatories secured retail and trade orders worth nearly £2.5 million in February and March, a figure that is 125% higher than last year and 53% up on 2019. The company created 20 new jobs as a result, with new designers, operations and customer service experts added to the 100-strong team. Management at the firm believe a...
VinylPlus will launch the next 10-year Commitment of the European PVC Industry to Sustainable Development at the 2021 edition of the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum. With the ‘Towards 2030’ theme, this half-day hybrid event will be hosted live in Brussels, Belgium, with an online audience on June 17, 2021. VSF2021 will feature speakers and live and online Q&A sessions. The event...
Glass Futures has appointed Italian glass engineers Stara Glass to design its 30-tonne/day experimental research and development furnace, which will be the core of Glass Futures Global Centre of Excellence being built in St Helens in the UK. Stara Glass is part of the Hydra Group of companies, which has close ties with Genoa university in Italy, and the glass...
Despite an unprecedented trading period brought on by the Covid pandemic, double glazing installer Global Windows has experienced a record year, and is now carrying out up to 80 installations a month. And, thanks to a boom in demand for home improvement products, the Sheffield-based company is seeking to expand its team and invest in new installers. Global Windows joint...
UK construction companies signalled a strong increase in output volumes during April, with continued recoveries seen in civil engineering activity, commercial work and house building, according to the latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI Total Activity Index. Workloads were boosted by the fastest rise in overall new orders since September 2014. However, demand and supply imbalances meant that the rate...
Haffner has signed an exclusive supply partnership with Italian machine supplier Graf Synergy. The new partnership will give Haffner the largest and most comprehensive machine portfolio in the industry and will further consolidate Graf Synergy’s presence in the UK fenestration market, the company said. Dave Thomas, Haffner’s managing director, said: “Graf Synergy offers state-of-the-art automated machinery at every level. By...
The number of international students enrolled in the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) Diploma programme has surpassed those in the UK for the first time in its history. Almost 60% of students enrolled in last year’s diploma programme were located outside the UK. Fifty-four students passed the stage three exam to become GAI Diploma holders (DipGAI), of which 28 were...
Building Our Skills is ‘overwhelmed’ with the response shown to the latest Inspiring the Future campaign. “When we launched the campaign, we wanted to create more awareness to others working in fenestration and recruit their support by joining in to attract new and young people to our industry,” organisation head Stephanie Tague said. “I never expected we would gain such...
The value of underlying construction work (under £100 million in value) starting on-site during the three months to April 2021 was 30% higher than a year ago and 18% higher than the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. Residential starts experienced the greatest growth of 35% against the previous year as well as 14% growth compared to the...
Freefoam Building Products has launched new video to showcase Pilkington Plastics. Based in Horsham, West Sussex, Pilkington Plastics specialises in the supply and fitting of fascia, soffit, cladding, windows and doors. Installation is a busy and growing part of the business and the new video features a recent project on a large four-bedroom home with Black Ash fascia and Black...
Yale is sponsoring the Glass Times Race Day on July 1, 2021. Taking place at Haydock Park, the Glass Times Race Day has always been one of the most popular events in the social calendar, and after a year of cancellations it looks set to be the first big event for the door and window industry following the lifting of...
Dekko Windows has maintained a four-week lead time on its Residence Collection range, despite the ongoing challenges facing the window industry supply chain. According to sales director Kurt Greatrex, a combination of investment in key areas, strong partnerships with key suppliers and general hard graft has enabled Dekko to keep lead times to a minimum. “It’s a very interesting time...
Combilift has committed to a new three-year sponsorship deal with the Monaghan Ladies Gaelic football team as well as sponsoring the Monaghan senior club championship. The Combilift logo will now be prominent on both home and away jerseys, as well as all items of the team’s training gear. Combilift will support the Monaghan LGFA (Ladies Gaelic Football Association) teams both...
An 84% increase in the number of working at height breaches on construction sites during the first quarter of 2021 has been reported by the Building Safety Group (BSG). The latest figures were obtained following 4,300 independent site inspections that took place between January 1 and March 31 this year. Working at height remains the biggest danger for construction workers,...
A 2021 Construction Census has been released by the organisers of The Glazing Summit to provide analysis and to gauge how the industry is shaping up for the remaining year. The census is designed to reveal how businesses have fared over the past year, and a report will be produced to examine what the main issues are facing the industry....