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Fabricator, Smart Glaze, is now offering the AK Touch Secure smart locking solution from Kenrick. Neema at Smart Glaze said: “Smart Glaze is synonymous with innovative technology, which makes the AK Touch Secure an exciting addition to our offer.” Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, said: “Smart Glaze works with trade builders, renovators and property developers. The AK...
Workers in the UK feel ‘optimistic but overwhelmed’ by the advancement of AI in their workplaces according to a recent report by the World of Work Institute at Henley Business School. The organisation surveyed more than 4,000 full-time workers across a number of sectors and found that 56% of them were feeling optimistic about AI, but 61% were also feeling...
Thermoseal Group is urging IGU manufacturers to ensure that their products comply with regulations, as the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) ramps up its inspections in the glass and glazing sector. Part of the Department for Business and Trade, the OPSS is the UK’s national product regulator. Designed to ‘protect people and places from product-related harm by ensuring...
As the peak season for conservatory installations gets underway, SupaLite is highlighting its range of quality products and the strength of its service and commitment to partners. SupaLite’s ILite flat roof orangery system is an advanced solution tailored to trade professionals. Reported to be one of the strongest, most thermally efficient and quickest to install systems on the market, a...
Direct Trade (Yorkshire), said to be one of the UK’s largest trade-only fabricators, has reported ‘exceptional uptake’ for Stellar Aluminium since adding the system to its product portfolio in August 2022. According to Direct Trade (Yorkshire), the decision to switch to Stellar marked a strategic move away from traditional aluminium systems, driven by Stellar’s status as a complete Part L...
The Residence Collection has reported an ‘exceptional’ FIT Show 2025. The event provided a platform for the launch of its new timber alternative door, which is said to have resulted in record engagement, high-quality leads, and overwhelming interest from new and existing customers. One of the most notable outcomes from the show, according to Residence Collection, was the level of installer...
Pilkington UK has launched a new glass production line at its Greengate Works site in St Helens as part of a multi-million-pound investment to safeguard the future of rolled texture glass manufacturing in the UK. The new rolled glass production line manufactures Pilkington UK’s Texture by Pilkington glass range, featuring 21 original designs and textures used for privacy and style...
NorDan, the UK manufacturer of high-performance timber and aluminium clad timber windows and doors, has acquired a majority shareholding in door manufacturer, Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS), based in Littleborough, Greater Manchester. Founded in 2003, PDS supplies fully certified, high-quality fire door sets, including FD30, FD60 and Secure by Design entrance doors. NorDan serves a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial,...
Morley Glass showcased its Uni-Switch switchable smart glass at the 2025 FIT Show, a product that is billed as the ultimate tech-based shading and privacy solution for homeowners and commercial clients. Uni-Switch eliminates the need for curtains and blinds, making it ideal for properties where the goal is to achieve the cleanest sightlines. As a premium upgrade for all types...
Deceuninck has announced that it is committed to ‘shake-up’ aluminium window and door supply, creating a single point of service, technical support and contact for delivery for its aluminium and PVC-U businesses. The move, which brings Decalu by Deceuninck Aluminium into the fold of its Wiltshire-based PVC-U operation with immediate effect, gives fabricators a single point of contact for Deceuninck’s...
After seeing a demo of the software on the BM Group stand at this year’s FIT Show, Leeds based Kingfisher Windows has become the first customer in the UK to sign up for BM Aluminium’s new LogiKal MES production tracking system. LogiKal is designed to deliver meaningful improvements in production efficiency, operational accuracy, and both internal and external communication. According...
Business Pilot has unveiled the BPsite Report form; a new feature of the BPsite app which allows users to create and file comprehensive progress reports for onsite audits, encompassing multiple images and comments. Suitable for installers as well as onsite surveyors, the feature allows users to take numerous pre- or post-installation images – with the opportunity to add important information...
Paul Sullivan has returned to the helm of window and door steel reinforcement specialist, Anglo, with a mission to support fabricators in driving down costs and maximising margins. Now part of the Amari Metals Engineering Group (AMEG), Paul headed the business from 2006 to 2022. Following a three-year leave of absence, he picked up the reigns at the steel roll-forming...
AluK has won the award for the Best Overall Marketing campaign at the FIT Show – acknowledging the system company’s ‘Upgrade Your System’ message that underpinned its stand and overall presence at the show. Alex Gallop, AluK’s head of marketing, said the award recognised not just the creativity and delivery of the campaign, but also how successful it was in...
VBH has introduced a new range of marine grade 316 door pull handles. The new pulls, which are part of the Architeq family of stainless steel door furniture, are described by VBH as ‘the perfect choice for composite and timber entrance doors.’ The handles are available with 90° and 45° projection from the door face, and in sizes from 330...
Vacuum Glazing UK has announced a new 25-year manufacturer warranty for LandVac vacuum-insulated glazing (VIG) – reportedly the longest vacuum glazing warranty ever offered in the UK. LandVac VIG combines ultra-slim dimensions with exceptional thermal performance. Its centre-pane U-value is just 0.34 W/m²K, independently certified by ift Rosenheim, making it one of the highest-performing glazing products on the market. Unlike...
Universal Trade Frames has become the launch partner for the Residence Collection’s new open-in timber-alternative door, offering the traditional look of timber with modern performance – and now, smart security via Yale SensCheck. The engineered door is designed to integrate with all Residence systems (R9, R7 and R2), featuring a large mid-rail, deep bottom rail, patented panel trim, and the...
Stuga Machinery is finalising a new dual-platform dashboard system, which it says has been developed to give fabricators ‘unprecedented’ visibility over production performance. Following feedback from demos at FIT Show 2025, the system will soon be rolled out to UK customers – with one major fabricator signed up to install the platform in the summer, and several in discussions to...
Hardware supplier Safeware has launched a new 3* Cylinder, designed to deliver exceptional protection and meet the most rigorous security standards. Rob Hartill, Safeware’s commercial director, said: “The Safeware 3* Cylinder meets all the latest industry standards and provides unparalleled security by protecting against drilling, picking, bumping and snapping. Uniquely, it also defends against emerging threats such as twisting and...
Recent manufacturing data from Rehau reveals an ongoing trend in the rise of flush fit windows, highlighting their continued appeal for residential and commercial projects. Rehau has reportedly sold over 358,000m of Rio sash in 2024 – a 14% increase on 2023 – while demand for the Rio door launched in 2023 grew by 70% in 2024. “Rio’s success can...