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Trade fabricator, Modplan, has announced the purchase of a new Supercut 6 machining centre from Avantek Machinery, marking the latest in a series of strategic investments designed to support the company’s continued growth and expand its production capacity. The new Supercut 6 provides fully automated, high-precision cutting and machining, enabling Modplan to increase efficiency, consistency and output across its fabrication...
Quickslide says it has ‘rewritten the rule book’ with its long-awaited mech-weld machinery. Specifically designed to reduce the manufacturing time of mechanical sash windows from 15 minutes to just 90 seconds, the fabricator adds that the new machinery also delivers consistent high quality – overcoming a challenge that has long persisted across mechanical frame production. This has been achieved while...
Coral Windows has built a 35-year legacy as one of Yorkshire’s most established home improvement firms, and its 20-year partnership with systems company Deceuninck is said to have been central to that success. Founded in 1990, managing director, John Valente, came into the industry through joinery, later gaining experience in sales, finance and manufacturing. “I’ve worked across trade and retail,...
AluK helped put some extra sparkle in the 40th anniversary celebrations at long-time customer All Glass Systems (AGS) with a welcome drink for every guest arriving at a party hosted to mark the special occasion. AGS invited all staff and partners to drinks, dinner and a disco to say thank you for their contributions to the company’s success over the...
Liverpool-based window and door manufacturer Warwick North West has been named Family Business of the Year at the Metro Employer's Excellence Awards, recognising its heritage of family ownership and management spanning three generations. The award ceremony, hosted by television presenter Vernon Kay, saw Warwick North West recognised alongside major national and international organisations, including Morrisons, AstraZeneca, and the Premier League....
Universal Trade Frames has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year’s G-Awards, securing nominations for both Best Business Initiative of the Year, and New Product of the Year. The Best Business Initiative shortlisting recognises the Shrewsbury-based fabricator’s single-source supply model. Eliminating the inefficiencies of buying from multiple suppliers, such as split deliveries, duplicated admin, and fragmented support, the result...
Premier Arches marked a major milestone in September as the company celebrated its 10th anniversary. Since opening its doors in 2015, Premier Arches has grown to become one of the UK’s leading supplier of arched, angled, gable, and bespoke window and door frames. From a small start-up, Premier Arches is said to have consistently invested in its people, machinery, and...
West Midlands installer, Hayley Windows, is marking more than a decade of success with long-term supply partner CWG Choices, praising the fabricator’s premium products, dependable logistics, and unrivalled customer support. Directors Laura Molineux and Kelly Easthope say the relationship has become an essential part of their business: “We’ve worked with CWG for 12 years now and they feel like an...
When Charles Richards and Jimmy Chorley set up Arcoframe in 2003, their ambition was clear: to bring high-quality, curved and arched PVC frames to the UK fenestration industry. Operating out of a modest 6,500ft² factory with just three employees, they built the business on a foundation of quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. More than two decades later, that same...
North-East-based aluminium fabrication business, Made For Trade, has joined the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB). Set up in 1979, Made for Trade is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of innovative aluminium fenestration products, including the pioneering Korniche roof lantern. Gavin Herdman, head of engineering, Made for Trade, said that CAB membership offered Made for Trade access to increased technical...
Frame Fast has hosted its annual Charity Golf Day at Breadsall Priory Golf Club, bringing together 72 players for 18 holes of friendly competition while raising £2,700 for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. This year’s event saw keen golfers competing across a variety of challenges, with plenty of excitement on the course. Using the full-handicap ‘best 2 from 4’ Stableford...
Emplas has been short-listed in the Fabricator of the Year category at the G-Awards 2025. Having won the Fabricator of the Year title in 2015 and 2021, it represents the fourth year in succession that Emplas has made the short-listing. Ryan Johnson, managing director, Emplas Group, said that the short-listing was testimony to the hard work of the entire Emplas...
Conservatory Outlet has marked its 20th birthday in style by setting out a four-year growth plan to achieve £100m in sales. Headed up by CEO Greg Kane and managing director Mick Giscombe, the Wakefield-based company has unveiled a strategy that will see it invest heavily in diversifying its manufacturing operations and further expansion of its home improvement offering. It has...
Sternfenster has been named a finalist in four categories in this year’s G-Awards, recognising the company’s ongoing drive for quality, digital innovation and investment in people. The four categories are as follows: Best Business Initiative of the Year, Fabricator of the Year, Promotional Campaign of the Year, and Training & Development Initiative of the Year. “Being shortlisted for four awards...
Worcestershire based improvement specialist, 5 Star Windows & Conservatories, has invested £250,000 into its showroom. The company has extended its lease for another 10 years and has channelled fresh spending into new customer service technology and installing new demonstrations for consumers. This has seen the launch of the latest forte door collection and the opening of a comprehensive ‘hup!’ display...
UKO Group is celebrating landing an impressive five finalist spots at this year's G Awards. The shortlist recognises the company’s transformative initiatives and the individuals who go above and beyond to make the business an industry leader. The nominations include UK Doors Online for Best Business Initiative of the Year, Ella Glover and Sarah Whittaker for Rising Star of the...
Rising costs, inflation and a slowing housing market are pressuring UK businesses, intensifying competition and raising the stakes for winning customer loyalty. Mike Parczuk, managing director of Sternfenster, gives us his take on why rising competition in the industry is a valuable challenge. Creating a strategy to stay ahead of the competition in times of economic uncertainty, escalating costs, and...
By Joe Trueman, director at Glyngary Joinery. In recent months, I’ve noticed a subtle yet compelling shift among high-end property developers – a quiet pivot back to timber joinery. It’s a trend not loudly announced in marketing brochures, but unmistakably present. As someone who’s at the heart of timber craftsmanship, I’d like to share what’s really driving this resurgence, and...
Wellingborough based fabricator, Glazerite, has joined the Glazpart ‘Glazpartner’ scheme. Jeff Dunn, Glazerite sales and commercial director, commented: “We’ve worked with Glazpart for over 20 years and more recently we’ve used their Link vents to meet the compliance requirements for background ventilation for our windows. “We’re therefore delighted to be Glazpartners which fits perfectly with our own mission and ethos....
Independent trade fabricator Fentrade has launched a new website designed to give trade installers, contractors and architects an improved online experience and streamlined access to product information. Chris Reeks, director at Fentrade, said: “The new site has been developed with the needs of installers, contractors and architects in mind. With intuitive navigation and a clean, modern layout, it allows visitors to...