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G24-Award Fabricator of the Year, Warwick North West, says it has successfully implemented a unique junior management structure in an attempt to future-proof the business and address the effects of the fenestration industry's skills shortage. The Liverpool-based window and door manufacturer says it has created this additional layer within its organisational structure to develop young talent and reduce pressure on...
Shrewsbury-based fabricator Universal Trade Frames has launched a bold new guarantee: ‘If It’s Faulty, It’s Free.’ Exclusive to UTF, the guarantee covers fully manufactured PVC-U windows and doors, including the Residence Collection. According to UTF, the initiative is a clear sign of the company’s confidence in its quality standards, and ‘a major win’ for installers looking for reliability on-site. Under the new guarantee,...
UAP has welcomed Simon Monks as its new group sales & marketing director. Monks joins UAP with almost two decades’ experience in the door and fenestration industry, including spearheading sales and marketing strategies. He has previously risen through the ranks at different hardware companies, moving from sales to the ‘C-suite’. He has spent ten years in directorship positions — seven...
Sternfenster’s digital quoting system, EasyAdmin+, has reported a rise in weekend requests with 10% of all quotes now submitted outside of standard Monday to Friday working hours. EasyAdmin+ enables installer partners to generate quotes for PVC-U, aluminium, and glass products at any time, 24/7, throughout the year. Combined with SF+ and EasySales, the platform strengthens collaborations, delivers flexibility in quoting,...
Sherborne Windows has secured a trademark on its name following some digital detective work from marketing partner, Purplex. The agency discovered that competitors were bidding on Google ads using the company’s name, leaving Sherborne unable to defend its brand. Following a detailed SEO analysis, Purplex recommended that the Hampshire-based company invest in trademark protection to close the loophole. The new...
Trade fabricator, Shepley Windows, has expanded its transport fleet with the addition of several new vehicles as part of its ongoing investment strategy to enhance service, efficiency, and delivery for its installer customers across the UK. The newest vehicles have been added to the already extensive fleet introduced last year, which included three articulated truck trailers, two trailers, two lorries,...
Since its inception in 1965 in a small workshop in Belgium, Reynaers has grown into one of the world’s leading systems’ houses, specialising in aluminium windows, doors and façade solutions. With six decades of expertise, Reynaers has contributed to impactful projects in over 70 countries, from sustainable skyscrapers to energy-efficient, low carbon private homes. Bert Geerinckx, CEO of Reynaers Group,...
Rehau has reported that UK commercial new-build project enquiries have more than doubled year-on-year for the first six months of 2025, defying wider construction industry pressures and revised-down forecasts. From January to June 2025, Rehau saw double the number of active projects that the company’s commercial team is currently engaging with and progressing compared to 2024. The growth is underpinned...
Mila’s SupaSecure 220mm and Harbour Collection high-security TS007 2 Star door handles have achieved Sold Secure certification, joining the already accredited SupaSecure 240mm model. This means all three handles now carry Sold Secure Silver Grade, Secured by Design, and TS007 2-star approval. When paired with a 1-star cylinder – all three door handles now achieve the maximum 3-star TS007 rating....
By Debbie Hendry, managing director, Kolorseal. At Kolorseal, we have been advising developers recently on the best colour options for senior living developers. When it comes to elderly care, colour is more than a simple visual aspect – as we age it becomes part of the language. In fact, the term ‘Dementia Friendly’ options are now being offered by a...
Heritage Trade Frames is set to become one of the first UK trade fabricators to introduce the next generation of glazing with the revolutionary Regency Triple featuring Corning Enlighten Glass. Lee Darcy, head of sales and marketing at Heritage Trade Frames, said: “We’re proud to be leading the way in bringing this innovation from Regency Glass and Corning to our...
Glass Express Midlands’ managing director, Arun Photay, reflects on two years at the helm of the Birmingham-based IGU manufacturer. When I look back on my first two years in the glass industry, the overwhelming feeling is one of gratitude. I have been welcomed into what I can only describe as a fantastic community – one built on trust, collaboration, and a...
Gareth Busson, founder of F-X-IT and creator of the F-X-IT Brand Reset, explains why many window & door companies sound the same – and how to get back on track This industry is full of strong businesses with good products. But many fall into the same trap: marketing that all looks and sounds the same. Brochures full of stock imagery,...
Eurocell is playing a central role in Energy House 2.0, one of the world’s most advanced building performance research facilities at the University of Salford, that is reshaping how the industry tests and improves homes for net-zero. The £16m Energy House 2.0 facility is the only climate-controlled research chamber of its kind in the world. Here, homes are tested in real-world...
Vista is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing composite doors and supplying to the new build, RMI and social housing sectors and a 10-year supply partnership with DoorCo. To mark the occasion, members of the DoorCo team visited Vista’s site in Liverpool, taking a tour of the factory and catching up with the Vista team. Chris Burrows, commercial director at Vista,...
The managing director of external shading specialist, Caribbean Blinds, is set to join an expert panel exploring glazing’s role in the UK’s overheating crisis at this year’s Glazing Summit. On Thursday 9 October, Stuart Dantzic will discuss the ongoing battle against domestic overheating and examine glazing’s pivotal role in creating comfortable, energy efficient homes. This comes as Part O of the...
AluK has been shortlisted as the Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m) in this year’s Made in Wales Awards. The highly competitive awards, independently judged by a team of business leaders and academics, are a celebration of the Welsh manufacturing community. For AluK, the shortlisting is a recognition of the huge strides the company has made this year in operational...
Hardware supplier, VBH, has introduced a new hardware system to suit Sheerline Prestige aluminium lift and slide patio doors. GreenteQ ClearLift Slim has been developed with Italian hardware brand, AGB, and is described by VBH as ‘the ideal hardware for slimline lift and slide patio doors.’ It accommodates sliding sashes weighing up to 250kg as standard, with the option to...
UAP has launched an innovative new bullet door chain: a next-generation door security chain engineered for strength, style, and ease of installation. Designed with a thinner yet more durable profile, the new bullet door chain meets and exceeds the latest TS003 security requirements and is fully PAS 24-compliant. Featuring a unique bullet-shaped chain end, the force of impact is distributed...
Reynaers Aluminium’s Vision 7 Thermal commercial door with concealed panic hardware has achieved PAS 24:2022. Developed specifically for the UK commercial market, Vision 7 is an aluminium commercial door and framing system that has been designed for use in high-traffic areas, making security a high priority. Featuring anti-finger trap technology, it is said to be ideal for use in settings...