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Victorian Sliders has launched its new EcoSlide Flagship window, representing the next generation of the best-selling Elegant sash window. Developed by Victorian Sliders’ in-house Innovation Team, the upgraded EcoSlide has been designed to set a new benchmark for performance, durability, and weather resistance – offered as standard. According to Victorian Sliders, this major upgrade delivers performance levels that go well...
By Neil Evans, managing director at Veka. The UK manufacturing sector fell out of the top 10 global manufacturing nations last year and has remained 12th through mid-2025, down from 8th in 2023, according to Make UK. To regain a top-10 spot, the body says we need to first grow the sector from 10% to 15% of GDP. That’s a big...
As advanced manufacturing technologies deliver big rewards for its customers, Universal Trade Frames says it’s the smaller details that really make the difference. When you’re selling into a premium market, attention to detail is really important, and that’s definitely what gives our installers a competitive edge,” says Richard Hamond, sales director at Shrewsbury-based fabricator, Universal Trade frames. “Combine that with...
Ultraframe has achieved an impressive health & safety milestone of 1,000 days without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). One of the core principles of the company’s health & safety procedures is that ‘nothing we do is worth injury to ourselves or others’, and this commitment emphasises that all actions, even those intended to be productive or efficient, should be approached...
BM Group company, The Consultancy, has unveiled a new website for long standing client Clearview Glaziers – with the focus firmly on generating leads from consumers, trade buyers and commercial specifiers. The Consultancy created its first website for Clearview in 2011 and since then it says it has developed a deep understanding of the business. According to the Consultancy, this...
Sternfenster has logged a record Complete & On Time In Full (COTIF) score in July, encompassing data from across its in-house production of PVC-U, aluminium and glass products, as well as its internal functions. With a variety of metrics measured, Sternfenster’s COTIF analysis spans the entire manufacturing chain; from maintaining stocks to ensure industry-leading lead times, to the delivery of...
Sheerline’s Classic window range now offers U-values of 1.4 W/(m²K) with double glazing. According to Sheerline, this is thanks to the addition of a self-adhesive glazing seal from Q-Lon, which offers ultra-low thermal transmittance and is hidden within the glazing chamber, underneath the glazed unit. Classic now offers the same double-glazing U-values as the Prestige range with 1.4 U-values and...
Reynaers Aluminium UK has underlined its commitment to sustainability, partnering with local non-for-profit and social enterprise The Wood Shack. The Wood Shack, an enterprise of Birmingham-based charity Jericho, aims to tackle the 4.5 million tonnes of waste wood produced in the UK annually by collecting reclaimed wood, creating new products from recycled wood, and organising local community workshops. To enhance...
Following the European Environment Agency’s latest noise pollution report, Rehau has called attention to the importance of windows that offer strong acoustic performance when specifying for retrofit and new-build residential projects. The report, Environmental noise in Europe 2025, reveals that over 20% of Europeans are exposed to harmful levels of transport noise, with road traffic identified as the primary source. As the...
Quickslide has been named winner of the FIT Show Awards Best Use of Social Media category. Despite it being a last minute decision to attend this year’s FIT Show, the Brighouse fabricator brought its usual high levels of energy and commitment to broadcasting highlights of each day through its social media channels. The company is known for its high impact...
A new residential development in Watford bringing forward 278 homes, is setting a benchmark for sustainable construction in the UK, reportedly becoming the first project in the UK to install Pilkington Mirai, the lowest carbon alternative to Pilkington UK’s standard glass. Pilkington provided Pilkington Mirai Suncool 70/35 for the 1 Sydney Road scheme, developed by Signia. The project, which includes residential apartments along with amenity...
Trade fabricator Modplan has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of the new Omnia system. Liam Isaac, head of sales and marketing at Modplan, said: “Veka’s Omnia is a pioneering suite of double flush windows and doors, designed to meet increasing demand for flush aesthetics. We showcased the system at the FIT Show this year, and the interest it generated...
Hörmann has launched the Heritage-style range, which have been designed to blend generous glazed panels with high quality slim steel profiles. Available in three options - hinged, sliding and the newly introduced pivot, the Heritage-style doors can be configured with either single or double leaves, along with optional side elements and transoms for large-scale interior screening. The flexible nature of...
A Gerda door in Preston is said to be getting thousands of views every week without a penny being spent on generating traffic. Installation company, Lee Kelly uPVC, fitted the Gerda door on the side of its Preston based showroom, in full view of vehicles stopping at nearby traffic lights. “Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best, and the position...
When Warmer Roof decided to take control of their aluminium production and raise the bar for quality, the company didn’t just add new machinery – it is said to have redefined its entire operation. The Somerset-based firm, known for its high-performance roof systems, made a bold move: a £350,000+ investment into a new aluminium factory, equipped with precision-engineered solutions from...
DoorCo has reported that its Flip cassette system is now used for 98% of all doors glazed through the company’s in-house prep service, with the other 2% being accounted for by the metallic finished Inox system. DoorCo’s strategy director, Mark Towers, the mind behind the Flip system, said: “The Flip glazing cassette system was created to plug a gap in...
CR Laurence has extended its collection of sliding glass doors with CRL Bloq. Described as ‘sleek and streamlined’, CRL says that Bloq is the ultimate solution for homeowners looking for stylish and practical room partitioning. It features a compact, elegant profile, which is available in matte black, satin anodized and matte white finishes. Said to be perfect for residential as...
SupaLite says it is reaching out to expand its fabricator network and adds that it is ready to help manufacturers of tiled conservatory roofs who are feeling the pressure of poor supply chains, not only keep up with demand, but grow with confidence. SupaLite prides itself on being ‘the most reliable and supportive’ roof system supplier in the UK. Even...
Devon-based Fabframes has signed a three-year supply agreement with Stellar Aluminium Systems, marking a significant investment in its aluminium window and door offering. Previously buying in Stellar products, the family-run business has responded to strong customer demand by bringing production in-house. This strategic step is backed by a major expansion, with the addition of two new dedicated Stellar manufacturing units...
Matt Bye of Broadland Windows & Conservatories, has won Sheerline’s ‘Ugly Lantern Competition’. It provided an opportunity for those within the industry to share the ugliest lantern installations they could find, so they could be in with a chance of winning an S1 roof lantern. Matt says he didn’t have to look too hard as the winning entry is installed...