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Modplan, a trusted Veka fabricator for nearly 30 years, has announced that Principality Plastics Warehouse has officially joined its growing customer network, now offering Veka windows across all four of its trade counters in Cardiff, Gloucester, Swansea and Gelli. As part of the launch, Principality Plastics Warehouse will be stocking three of Veka’s PVC-U systems including Omnia ‘double flush’ windows,...
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched Cool-Lite Xtreme 51/23 and Cool-Lite Xtreme 51/23 II, the latest evolution in its solar control range. This high-performance, triple silver-coated glass is said to deliver outstanding selectivity, processing flexibility and a neutral aesthetic that aligns with modern architectural trends. Cool-Lite Xtreme 51/23 (annealed) and 51/23 II (to-be-tempered) provide the highest selectivity in the Xtreme portfolio, combining...
Reynaers’ Vision 7 Thermal commercial entrance door has successfully passed Security Technical Standard (STS) to Burglary Resistance levels 1 and 2 (BR1 and BR2) for use in commercial projects requiring enhanced security. As the only UK product to achieve both STS202 BR2 and one million successful test cycles, Reynaers says that Vision 7 offers a leading solution for projects, such...
ODL Europe has opened a new in-house paint facility as part of its continued investment strategy. The dedicated paint plant is designed to ensure the highest levels of quality, consistency and colour accuracy across the company’s GRP door range. Suzanne Nicholl, head of sales and marketing at ODL Europe, said: “This latest investment reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional product...
Mila has added a new contemporary option to its Supa stainless steel hardware range with the addition of the Town lever on rose door handle and cylinder escutcheon. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the Supa stainless steel and Harbour ranges for a consistent, professional look, the range is available in three suited premium finishes – brushed stainless, polished stainless, and...
Keystone Market Research has announced the publication of its Autumn 2025 Consumer Fenestration Trends Report, marking two years of continuous insight into UK homeowner attitudes, preferences and spending behaviour across the fenestration market. Drawing on feedback from more than 5,300 homeowners throughout 2025, this report consolidates findings from all four quarterly surveys, providing the most complete view yet of how...
Twelve months after launching Keylite Roof Windows’ (Keylite) Verified Installer programme, the brand says it is continuing to support its network of trained professionals. The Verified Installer Programme offers installers the opportunity to receive in-depth training on the installation of Keylite Roof Windows, gain accreditation, and benefit from exclusive lead generation and marketing support to help grow their business. Installers...
Jack Aluminium Systems has introduced a new telescopic door option to its ID30 internal glazing system, extending design flexibility for architects and fabricators, and completing what is said to be the most versatile range of available door configurations on the market. The addition of the telescopic option means ID30 now covers every internal opening style, hinged, pivot, sliding, folding, bi-folding...
SafeGuard Glazing Supplies has invested in a Sparklike Laser Portable 2.2, to provide customers with ‘complete confidence’ in product performance, across the company’s entire IGU range. Simon Welsh, operations director at SafeGuard, said: “As demand in the glazing market has evolved, so too has the complexity of the products being manufactured. Increasing volumes of laminated units, triple glazing, thicker specifications,...
Hörmann Truedor has launched a Clima63 Winter Warmer campaign, offering 20% off its Clima63 range of composite doors. Running from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, the promotion aims to boost winter sales by providing consumers with access to one of the most thermally efficient composite doors currently available at an even more competitive price. The Clima63 composite door...
The Haffner team has recently held a week-long series of open days for customers and partners at Graf Synergy’s headquarters in Nonantola, Italy, an event that is reported to have generated ‘a host of new orders’. Matt Thomas, managing director at Haffner, said: “The open days were attended by more than 950 customers and industry operators from around the world....
Fuhr has launched SmartAccess – a new smart access module that allows doors to be unlocked using a smartphone, easily, securely and without the need for Wi-Fi, internet or cloud services. According to Fuhr, the system builds on a long-standing expertise in electromechanical locking systems, and adds to the company’s growing portfolio of smart access control solutions. At the heart...
Barnsley based Euroglaze has introduced the new Rehau Alux finish, a gunmetal colour with a metallic finish, which gives the sleek appearance of aluminium, while retaining all the inherent performance benefits of PVC-U Euroglaze is offering Alux as an option on all its Rehau frames in the Total 70, Rio and Slinova systems. Nicky Park from Euroglaze’s sales and new...
Two Peterborough schools, operated by the Lime Trust, have undergone a major retrofit to improve safety, accessibility and energy performance – with more than 300 new windows and doors installed using Eurocell’s Logik 70mm Chamfered system. The refurbishment covered Lime Academy Watergall and Lime Academy Orton, which support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The...
Wigan based Everglaze says it prides itself on ‘quality products and service delivery’, so when the company’s previous door supplier became increasingly unreliable with unreasonable lead times – including delays and damaged on delivery slabs that were impacting on customer experience – it was time to look elsewhere. Paul Bolton, branch manager at Everglaze, explains the decision to switch to...
AGC Glass has expanded its offer of patterned glass products, with the Imagin patterned glass range now available in four distinct versions. In addition to clear and wired options, AGC now provides certain designs in mat and back-painted versions. The portfolio features 22 standard patterns, including more than 50 patterns upon request, as well as a wide range of sizes...
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...