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Trade fabricator Sternfenster has reported strong customer growth in 2025, welcoming 105 new trade customers over the course of the year. The Lincoln-based manufacturer says the increase reflects growing confidence in its service-led approach, reinforced by continued investment in manufacturing performance, digital systems, and people. “2025 was a challenging year for the industry, so to see more installers choosing to...
Fabframes says it has brought forward the next phase of its aluminium strategy after experiencing ‘exceptional trade demand’ for its Stellar Slimline bi-fold doors. Originally focused on bi-fold manufacture, the Devon-based fabricator is now moving into full production of the complete Stellar Aluminium window and door range. The decision is said to have been driven by ongoing installer feedback praising...
As the fenestration sector looks ahead to another year shaped by demand for premium performance, faster lead times and reliable supply, Made for Trade (MFT) says it continues to stand out as the partner of choice for fabricators, trade installers and builders across the UK. With a reputation built on engineering excellence, competitive pricing and an unwavering commitment to service,...
Framexpress has announced its aluminium range has exceeded £1 million in sales in its first full year of operation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term investment in Ali by Framexpress. Launched in 2024, the aluminium range is said to have grown rapidly as more installers look to diversify their portfolios and offer higher specification products to homeowners, commercial...
Trade aluminium fabricator, DAWS, has invested £1.4 million in new machinery and expanded manufacturing space, designed to propel the business into a new era of scale, speed and capability. At the centre of this investment is the company’s brand-new Schirmer machining centre, designed to a bespoke specification, which arrived at DAWS’ Knowsley factory in December. It is now in the...
Spectral Windows has expanded its fabrication range with the addition of the timber-alternative window system, The Residence Collection, including the Residence 9, Residence 7 and Residence2 systems. Originally launched in 2011, The Residence Collection is widely approved for use on listed buildings and conservation areas and has proven especially popular in heritage rural and premium residential settings. All Residence systems...
Framexpress has launched its new Business Support Hub, a digital customer portal designed to make installers’ day-to-day operations faster, simpler and more efficient. Built around customer feedback, the online portal is designed to give Framexpress customers instant access to the tools and resources they need to manage their projects with ease, from quoting to accessing technical data, brochures and sales-ready...
Everglade Windows says it is helping installers close high-end jobs with its next-generation aïr 400SS minimal frame sliding door. According to Everglade, its beaded and site-bonded design makes transportation, installation, and aftercare far quicker and easier – allowing installers to fit the premium product more efficiently, without compromising on finish or performance. “We designed our aïr 400SS to make high-end...
Nathan Court, chief sales officer at Sternfenster, reflects on a year of digital transformation and outlines why Sternfenster’s ‘Digital by Design’ principle will be crucial for installers in 2026. If there’s one thing this year has made clear, it’s that the industry is moving faster than ever. The expectations of homeowners are changing, technology is evolving, and margins are tightening....
Marlin Windows has become one of the latest fabricators to start supplying Sheerline’s range of aluminium windows, doors and roof-related products. The Keighley-based, family-run company wanted to expand its product range to give customers more choice and greater flexibility. Adrian Martin, Marlin’s managing director, said: “Marlin chose Sheerline because of the impressive range of innovative aluminium glazing products, and with...
Armstrong Industries, a leading manufacturer of PVC-U and aluminium windows and doors, has reported a 10% increase in sales for 2025. According to Armstrong, the growth is closely tied to the company’s continued investment in the Kömmerling product range, including the chamfered, ovolo, and full flush casement and door systems. These profiles have reportedly allowed Armstrong’s trade partners to elevate their...
Leicester-based FrameMaker Windows has signed a three-year supply agreement with Stellar Aluminium Systems. Established in 2002, FrameMaker is said to be one of Leicester’s leading trade manufacturers, and the decision to partner with Stellar represents an important step in the company’s continued expansion into the aluminium market. After a detailed market review, FrameMaker was particularly impressed by Stellar’s flush aesthetics...
Euroglaze, the Barnsley-based Rehau trade fabricator, has taken another step forward in its strategic investment programme with the addition of a Haffner double mitre saw for ancillaries and a Haffner CNC corner cleaner. Glen Park, the company’s operations director, says that the intention is to edge quality up even higher, while also increasing capacity and efficiency within Euroglaze itself. He...
Framexpress has reported that more builders are turning to composite doors as the ‘go-to’ product to safeguard their margins. “Margins are under pressure across the board, and builders need products they can count on,” says Stuart Green, managing director at Framexpress. “Composite doors tick every box: they’re easy to sell, easy to fit, and customers love them. It’s no surprise...
Derby based trade fabricator, Frame Fast, has reported a sharp rise in demand for flat roof windows as homeowners increasingly seek light-filled extensions and open-plan spaces. Once considered a niche product for high-end architectural projects, flat rooflights are now a standard feature in everyday kitchen refurbishments, rear additions, and single-storey extensions. “Adding space without adding natural light no longer makes...
Following its acquisition by Aluminium Vision earlier this year, independent trade fabricator Fentrade has reported a period of continued stability, strategic investment and sustained sales growth as the business prepares for its next phase of expansion. Since the sale of shareholdings in April 2025, it has very much been business as usual for the Newport-based fabricator, but with significant planning...
BDC Aluminium has reported high demand for heritage-style aluminium products, with industry forums and installer discussions said to be highlighting frustration at the limited number of fabricators able to meet project requirements – but adds that it has been quick to respond to this shift in design preference. The Essex-based supplier is reportedly one of the longest-serving and most experienced...
Timberlook, the heritage wood-effect PVC-U brand from Affordable Windows Group, has launched a limited-time promotion offering installers a free upgrade to Planitherm One thermal glazing. The offer, which lasts until 28 March 2026, allows installers to request an upgrade to Planitherm One glazing with their order at no extra cost. The high-performance Planitherm One glazing delivers a lowered U-Value of...
Laura Richardson, director at TWR Group, discusses the recent surge in demand for PVC-U over aluminium, what’s driving it, and how TWR’s factory move is supporting installers. For years, aluminium has been the darling of the trade; sleek, strong, and endlessly versatile. But in the last few months, we’ve seen a clear shift at TWR Group and PVC-U is firmly...
ACJ Aluminium in Cannock has signed a three-year supply agreement with Stellar Aluminium Systems, marking a key milestone in the company’s renewed focus on the domestic aluminium market. Having previously stepped back from domestic installations, ACJ Aluminium now manufactures and installs the complete Stellar window and door collection, including flush casement and fully flush casement windows, bi-fold Doors, lift &...