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The hup! building system from Ultraframe has been shortlisted twice for New Product of the Year at the G25 Awards, for its Base solution and Brick Slip Rails System. The hup! Base is an innovative base solution that transforms the way installers approach this crucial stage of a project and has been designed to bring new levels of predictability, speed,...
Software specialist Tommy Trinder has reported that the total number of window companies using the sales platform has passed 700. “Making a decent return is getting tougher for installers,” said Chris Brunsdon, founder and CEO of Tommy Trinder. “Firms who are thinking smart and not just working harder, are the ones who are pulling ahead, and Tommy is helping to...
Sternfenster has been named a finalist in four categories in this year’s G-Awards, recognising the company’s ongoing drive for quality, digital innovation and investment in people. The four categories are as follows: Best Business Initiative of the Year, Fabricator of the Year, Promotional Campaign of the Year, and Training & Development Initiative of the Year. “Being shortlisted for four awards...
Reynaers Aluminium UK has become an Approved GQA Training Centre and is now offering its first course – ‘An Introduction to Curtain Walling (CW 50)’ – designed to guide professional competency in fabrication and installation of Reynaers ConceptWall 50 curtain wall system, at the Reynaers’ Knowledge Centre in Birmingham. With a renewed emphasis on accountability and competency driven by The...
Slim Uni-Blinds integral blinds designed to fit within the 16mm cavity of a double or triple glazed unit are available in more colours than ever after the introduction of six new colours by Morley Glass, including black and agate grey. The ScreenLine SL16 Venetian integral blind system, which is exclusively available in the UK from Morley Glass, differs from standard...
The AK Touch Secure smart lock from Kenrick has achieved Secured by Design accreditation and IASME IoT Cyber Assurance Level Two, the highest level available under the Secure Connected Device scheme. Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, said: “Consumers rightly want to be confident that their smart home technologies are secure and safe from attack. With these new...
Haffner has been named a finalist in the Machinery Innovation category at the prestigious G25 Awards, the fourth consecutive year the company has been recognised for its contribution to fabrication machinery excellence. Matt Thomas, Haffner’s managing director, said: “We work hard to develop machinery that helps fabricators enhance quality, increase productivity and reduce costs. Award recognition such as this is...
UK Glaze has opened its doors on a new glass production unit with a showroom in Royston, featuring a premium Gerda door alongside its range of decorative glazing products such as splashbacks, mirrors, balustrading and wall panels. Director, Mohammad Kaboutari has invested £400,000 in setting up the unit. When Mohammad arrived in the UK he is reported to have had...
Launched earlier this year, Fuhr says that its Autosafe 835 multipoint door lock is meeting market demand and has already been incorporated by some of the industry’s leading system houses, thanks to its innovative DuoSecure technology, smooth operation and modularity. “Choosing the right lock for any project is of course important for the security of a building, but locks are...
Finstral has launched its modular door systems to the UK, opening a 210m² studio in Borehamwood, showcasing the full range of door and entrance solutions. The studio provides a space for specification, training, and client presentations. Finstral says that visitors can see – and feel – the handles, finishes, and glazing options that set Finstral apart, while expert consultants are...
Fire door training provider, FDM – Training & Development (FDM), has launched its GQA Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets. This vocational qualification certifies individuals as having the necessary skills and knowledge to install fire resistant doorsets safely and competently. The 73-credit diploma has been developed with awarding body GQA Qualifications and construction training provider National Skills...
Endurance Doors has officially opened a remodelled and significantly upgraded assembly hall at its Brigg production site. To mark the occasion, a commemorative ribbon was cut by Stephen Nadin, CEO of the Endurance group, and Dawn Huntrod, regional director (North) from Made UK – the not-for-profit organisation which champions UK manufacturing and engineering. Tom Stephens, operations manager at the Endurance...
Siôn Buckley, DoorCo’s technology manager, explains how DoorCo has enhanced its online manufacturing ordering system with new features that are designed to make accessing information about orders even easier. From the new dashboard, customers can easily access functions like Manufacturing Live Orders and their delivery schedule and order history. There is also a Knowledge Hub and access to marketing tools...
Elegant, Deceuninck’s ultra energy-efficient tilt-and-turn window, has been short-listed in the G-Awards New Product of the Year category 2025. Achieving U-values as low as 0.7W/m2K, Elegant has been developed specifically for the commercial sector and medium to high rise applications. It’s also been designed to require less energy to recycle at end of life. This forms part of Deceuninck’s closed...
Neil Cooper-Smith, senior analyst, Business Pilot. September’s data shows a mixed but cautiously encouraging picture for the retail window and door sector, with improvements in leads and sales compared to August, but pressures emerging in conversion rates and the speed of customer decision-making. Headline activity picked up after a sluggish August. Average leads rose from 95.3 to 105.6, a strong...
Worcestershire based improvement specialist, 5 Star Windows & Conservatories, has invested £250,000 into its showroom. The company has extended its lease for another 10 years and has channelled fresh spending into new customer service technology and installing new demonstrations for consumers. This has seen the launch of the latest forte door collection and the opening of a comprehensive ‘hup!’ display...
Vanquish Hardware protection has joined Made in Britain to champion UK manufacturing and fire safety innovation. The Salisbury-based firm, which has over 30 years of expertise in passive fire protection, specialises in bespoke intumescent hardware protection solutions, manufacturing exclusively in the UK. David Sutcliffe, managing director of Vanquish, commented: “Made in Britain represents the best of British manufacturing and joining...
UKO Group is celebrating landing an impressive five finalist spots at this year's G Awards. The shortlist recognises the company’s transformative initiatives and the individuals who go above and beyond to make the business an industry leader. The nominations include UK Doors Online for Best Business Initiative of the Year, Ella Glover and Sarah Whittaker for Rising Star of the...
According to Topline Glass in Somerset, delivery reliability is now one of the biggest issues facing glass buyers – and the company has highlighted how its unique approach is setting new standards for customer service in the sector. As reports grow of fabricators and installers struggling with inconsistent drop-offs and driver shortages, Topline has doubled down on the three elements...
Swisspacer has launched Ultimate Nyxé, a new variant of its premium spacer bar Swisspacer Ultimate that features a striking, all-black design while incorporating 33% recycled content. “With Swisspacer Ultimate Nyxé, we demonstrate how functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability can be combined in a single component,” said Matthias Bach, CEO. “At the same time, this new product joins the portfolio of Saint-Gobain’s...