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By Ian Bousfield, marketing manager, Made For Trade. In today’s competitive glazing and building market, consistency matters. Whether you’re a builder managing multiple projects, an installer focused on efficiency and reputation, or a reseller looking to differentiate your offering, success increasingly depends on the quality of the products you supply and the support behind them. That’s where Korniche by Made...
A £64,000 investment in a Kombimatec AMC 328 machining centre has enabled Herts-based Ace Partitioning Systems to move away from manual fabrication and increase the range of its product offerings. Anna and Peter Fraczek established Ace Partitioning Systems to supply single and double glazed aluminium products for internal commercial fit outs. Growing demand for their products reportedly led to the...
Sternfenster has expanded its premium PVC-U portfolio with the launch of Timberline, a next-generation flush sash system developed to meet growing demand for high-end heritage and contemporary installations. Timberline replicates the refined proportions and subtle detailing of a traditional timber flush sash, but with a number of engineering innovations that set it apart in the market. The most significant is its unique...
Window Supply Company (WSC), reported to be one of the UK’s fastest‑growing manufacturers of PVC-U windows, doors and composite doors, has appointed Kevin Harvey as its new managing director. In his new role, Kevin will lead the implementation of WSC’s business strategy in line with the board’s growth ambitions. He is said to bring extensive leadership experience across the building...
Forterro has completed the installation of its Logikal MES production tracking system at Kingfisher Windows in Leeds, as the trade, retail and commercial fabricator continues to invest in its digital infrastructure designed to achieve tangible improvements in customer service. The team from Forterro is said to have spent a week at Kingfisher’s factory installing the system, which includes barcode scanning...
Barnsley-based Euroglaze has enhanced its comprehensive Rehau and Liniar PVC-U offer with the addition of the Liniar Alumina aluminium bi-fold range. Martin Nettleton, Euroglaze’s managing director, said: “We know trade customers like to buy their PVC-U products from us because we offer a friendly personalised service backed by consistent quality and fast, reliable delivery times. Now we’re giving them the...
With is unique, nationwide e-commerce route to market, Deceuninck fabricator, Burbage Custom Windows, is said to be reshaping the way windows and doors are traditionally purchased. With 90% of sales generated through its online platform, www.modernupvcwindows.co.uk, Burbage Custom Windows (BCW) is not your average window and door fabricator. Founded three decades ago, the family-run manufacturer and installer has repackaged itself...
Sternfenster has released a new quote follow up tool within its EasyAdmin+ platform, designed to help installers win more work by increasing conversion rates. Developed as part of its ongoing investment in digital support for its trade customers, the new tool delivers professional, automated follow-up emails that help installers stay front of mind with homeowners – without adding to their...
Producing more than 2,800 frames per week, Bolton-based Heritage Trade Frames was reportedly among the first in the UK to integrate Yale SensCheck technology, working closely with Safeware and Yale to bring smart security functionality to its Safeguard range of PVC-U windows, doors and composite doors. Today, SensCheck-compatible hardware comes as standard, delivering smart-enabled products without disrupting compliance, quality or...
Diamond Window Systems has celebrated 25 years with Eurocell. Based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and founded by managing director, Richard Lee, in January 1998, Diamond Window Systems began as a small family operation with just two people. Today, it has grown into a manufacturer of PVC-U windows, doors, and conservatory roofs for the trade and DIY markets, employing a team of 20. Richard...
After three years of successful collaboration, shared business values and strong support, e-commerce pioneer, Hinckley-based fabricator Burbage Custom Windows has taken the decision to extend its partnership with Deceuninck. The decision is said to have been made after growing confidence in supply, price stability and steadfast support from Deceuninck. Dan Richards, operations manager at BCW, said: “It was an absolute...
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....