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Paul Kennington, technical director at Veka, highlights how systems houses, fabricators and installers must work together to ensure the fenestration industry welcomes building regulation reforms with strength and unity. The fenestration industry is facing a period of unprecedented change. The Future Homes Standard in England will reshape how we work and the decisions we make now will determine our success...
Sales of GreenteQ Orion 3 star profile cylinders continue to rise, according to hardware supplier VBH. As a TS007 Kitemark 3 Star rated cylinder, Orion is the top-level profile cylinder in the GreenteQ range, which also includes the entry level 6 pin Gamma, and TS007 1 Star Q-Star products. All GreenteQ cylinders are supplied with a full 10-year performance guarantee....
UAP has launched its new door closer range: a trio of high-performance door closers designed to combine safety, durability, and architectural style. Built for use across residential, commercial, and public settings, the range meets the highest standards for fire safety, accessibility, and long-term reliability. All models are CE marked to EN1154 and tested to EN1634. Adjustable closing speed and latching...
Market analysis from Tommy Trinder points to a softening in prices for what were once high-margin staples like flush casements, vertical sliders, and bi-folds. A deep dive into more than 210,000 quotes created over the past six months by 700 of the UK’s leading window installers reveals a shift in the dynamics of the window and door market and suggests...
With a recent industry communication from Qualicoat highlighting concerns about poor-quality powder coating and surface finishes entering the market, Stellar Aluminium says that its ‘commitment to quality stands out clearly’. With a dedicated, in-house Qualicoat-accredited powder coating plant, Stellar controls every stage of the finishing process, painting and rolling its own profiles for superior quality, in contrast to some competitor...
Solidor has launched five new door colours, and expanded its hardware offer. The new shades – antique rose, Champagne blush, copper flame, amber gold and deep merlot – have been introduced following feedback from both homeowners and installers. Antique rose and Champagne blush were both selected by public vote at the Ideal Home Show 2025 and are said to underline the strong demand for ‘fresh and distinctive’ colour...
In a market regularly described as a ‘race to the bottom’ Silka says that it is showing installers that confidence in premium products ‘still pays off’. The aluminium brand has launched a new homeowner offer that rewards higher-value sales with up to £5,000 worth of free integral blinds, designed to help installers convert more customers while protecting the value of...
Glass balustrade and railing specialist, Q-railing, has unveiled the next generation of its award-winning Q-disc system – now boasting over twice the strength and torque capacity of its predecessor. Designed for faster installation, greater stability, and expanded glass options, the upgraded Q-disc is said to represent a major leap forward in balustrade technology. At the heart of the new system is a refined combination of inlay, disc,...
Mann McGowan, working in partnership with its sister company Pyroguard, has launched Pyroglaze Compression – a groundbreaking compressible intumescent glazing seal. The new seal is now being recommended as part of Pyroguard’s fire-rated glazing solutions. Pyroglaze Compression (Pyroglaze C) is a clean, quick and easy-to-install dry glazing, fire-rated seal, Certifire approved to CF 5818. Designed for use in glazed apertures, the...
Trade fabricator, Modplan, has announced the purchase of a new Supercut 6 machining centre from Avantek Machinery, marking the latest in a series of strategic investments designed to support the company’s continued growth and expand its production capacity. The new Supercut 6 provides fully automated, high-precision cutting and machining, enabling Modplan to increase efficiency, consistency and output across its fabrication...
ERA has been shortlisted for two accolades at this year’s G25 Awards – Component Supplier of the Year and Rising Star According to ERA, elevated levels of customer support and technical expertise has allowed it to develop a strong pipeline of products and innovations which, combined with exemplary customer service, has seen the brand earn its spot on the G25’s...
October’s performance marks another positive step for installers, with key indicators improving across the board and average order value delivering an especially welcome boost to margins. Despite a broader climate of uncertainty, the figures show that many homeowners remain committed to completing projects before the year ends. Conversion rate remained strong in October, nudging up to 40.7% from 39.8% in...
VBH has introduced a range of profile related catalogues to help customers quickly find products from the vast VBH range. The selection covers what VBH describes as the most popular PVC-U and aluminium systems currently in use in the UK. Each catalogue is tailored to the individual system, meaning that everything listed is suitable to the reader’s needs. As well...
After successfully previewing the S3 Architectural glazed roof at FIT Show 2025, Sheerline has announced it is now available to order. In addition, it is on permanent display at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon. Sharing a similar design ethos to the award-winning S1 Roof Lantern, the S3 has been developed from the ground up and...
Reynaers Aluminium now offers Class 2 Qualicoat paint finish as standard due to its enhanced durability, superior UV resistance and the overall endurance of Class 2 paints. The new products are said to have passed extensive testing – undergoing a three-year Florida weather exposure test where they must achieve 75% gloss retention – to ensure they retain their appearance and...
The Residence Collection has been shortlisted as a finalist for three awards in this year's G Awards, including for Commercial Project of the Year, New product of the Year and Promotional Campaign of the Year. The shortlisting for Commercial Project of the Year is a collaboration with Dekko Windows and M & G Windows on The Anglesey Barn, a stunning...
RegaLead, the driving force behind Engineered Door Components, has teamed up with window and door design software specialist WindowCAD, to bring Engineered Door Components directly to installers. The entire range of Engineered Door Components is now available as design options in WindowCAD 7. It gives installers the ability to design and upsell high-end PVC-U doors to homeowners, using WindowCAD’s software...
Quickslide says it has ‘rewritten the rule book’ with its long-awaited mech-weld machinery. Specifically designed to reduce the manufacturing time of mechanical sash windows from 15 minutes to just 90 seconds, the fabricator adds that the new machinery also delivers consistent high quality – overcoming a challenge that has long persisted across mechanical frame production. This has been achieved while...
Made For Trade (MFT) has won two National Fenestration Awards, for Bi-Folding Manufacturer of the Year and Conservatory Product of the Year for the Korniche roof lantern. According to MFT, ‘the awards highlight that when you combine true innovation with precision engineering and back it up with customer service that installers trust, success can be sustained even when economic pressures...
Kenrick has been named as a finalist in the Component Supplier of the Year category at the prestigious G25 Awards. Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, said: “The G Awards recognise exceptional performance from the best companies in the industry. To be named a finalist at our very first entry is a fantastic achievement and testament to the...