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Unique Window Systems has acquired the business and assets of AluFold Direct. Sunil Patel, joint managing director at Unique, explained: “Having recently increased our turnover to £45 million and growing, we are in a strong position to invest in the business, and the acquisition of AluFold’s assets gives us the opportunity to further boost our aluminium capabilities. With more companies...
Dewsbury-based installer, DL Window Systems, has completed a transformation of its long-standing showroom – with a little help from Genius PVC Trade Frames. The showroom, which hadn’t seen a significant upgrade since the late 1990s, is said to have been fully modernised to better reflect the company’s product range and customer expectations. The result is a sleek, contemporary space that...
Eurocell has celebrated a major milestone with one of its long-standing partners, Unique Window Systems, as the award-winning fabricator marks its 20th anniversary in 2025. Since opening its doors in 2005, Unique Window Systems has grown into one of the UK’s leading commercial and new-build fabricators. Eurocell has been a partner for the majority of that journey, supplying its PVC-U...
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...
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...
South West based BPW Windows has marked 20 years of partnership with Eurocell and 31 years since the company was founded. To mark the occasion, BPW hosted a special event at its headquarters in Kelly Bray, Cornwall, bringing together team members, partners, and local supporters. Founded in 1994 by Phil Braddon and Wayne McCartney, BPW Windows has grown from a...
By David Thornton, chairman, The Window Company (Contracts). I couldn’t agree more with Danny Williams’ comments on the reasons why Private Equity always seems to fail in this industry (Rear View May issue). He is right that once you lose the essential personal involvement of the people who made the businesses investable in the first place, you are fighting a...
Made For Trade has reaffirmed its position as ‘a reliable constant for aluminium glazed products, service, and supply’, following an increase in trade supply businesses failing across the UK. According to MFT, many trade professionals are facing unexpected project delays, broken supply chains, and growing uncertainty thanks to ‘an alarming rise’ in pre-packs, liquidations, and supplier failures. “The UK fenestration...
Yorkshire-based window manufacturer, Clearview, is celebrating its 15th year of operation. The firm manufacturers and installs aluminium doors, windows and roofing systems, with showrooms in both Huddersfield and Leeds. Originally formed with three members of staff, it has now grown to a 21-strong team. The past 15 years have also seen Clearview expand to larger premises to align with the...
G-Award Fabricator of the Year, Warwick North West, has been named joint winner of the Outstanding Supplier of the Year award at the 2025 Sunday Express Construction and Property Awards. The Liverpool-based fabricator shared this award alongside Wickes, one of the UK’s largest home improvement retailers, with Screwfix named as runner-up at the ceremony hosted by broadcaster Kate Garraway at...
Selecta Systems has been nominated as a finalist in seven categories at the 2025 National Fenestration Awards. Managing director, Maximilian Weihe, commented: “We’re very proud of what we have and continue to achieve here at Selecta. Over the years, we have seen the demise of so many systems companies, whereas Selecta has remained consistently strong and well placed within the...
Blairs Windows and Doors participated in the recent Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) Business Breakfast, hosted by Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) in partnership with Trump Turnberry. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the breakfast brought together over 200 guests, including Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), and representatives from more than 100 businesses and organisations...
Atlas Aluminium, one of the UK’s largest fabricators of aluminium windows, bi-fold and sliding doors and home of the Atlas Roof product range, welcomed Dr Simon Opher, Member of Parliament for Stroud, to its manufacturing facility in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire recently. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase operations, meet Atlas Aluminium team members, and discuss the importance of supporting local...
With AI a big part of conversations at FIT Show 2025, aluminium glazing specialist Glideline is encouraging the industry to turn chat into action by embracing and adopting the smart systems and intelligent processes available. While much of the industry buzz focused on the potential of AI to streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies, Glideline’s managing director, David Pickering, says his...
Fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium, has taken a significant step towards net zero at its Cardiff site. The firm partnered with Inspire Green, a renewable energy company serving south Wales and south-west England, to install 192 high-efficiency solar panels on its production facility, as well as solar electric vehicle charging technology. The system will help Dudley’s Aluminium decarbonise its operations, reducing emissions...
Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, has officially ‘cut the ribbon’ on Warwick North West’s £750,000 Schirmer saw investment. Mayor Rotheram said. "Warwick North West is a shining example of the ambition and innovation that make our region a great place to do business. By championing social value, embracing sustainability, and investing in cutting-edge technology, they are creating high-quality...
Shropshire-based fabricator, Universal Trade Frames, has celebrated a successful return to the FIT Show. Visitors to the Universal Trade Frames stand were given the chance to win a shirt signed by reigning PDC world champion, 18 year-old Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler, in the Countdown from 501 darts challenge, which saw Jason Cooke from Allglass scoop the coveted prize. Richard Hammond,...
East Midlands fabricator and installer, Tradeglaze, has strengthened its production with three new welding machines, marking the latest phase of the company’s strategic investment programme. The company’s growth plan is designed to further increase production capacity and fabrication precision, as it continues to support an increasing number of projects in the region. The three welders – which include a WSA1E-L Wegoma...
QFort, one of Europe’s leading premium window and door manufacturers, has officially opened its new UK showroom in Egham, South West London. The showroom represents a significant milestone in the company’s UK growth strategy and follows a £500,000 investment in the facility. Designed to showcase QFort’s premium aluminium product range, the showroom offers an impressive, hands-on experience for new and...
Made for Trade (MFT) says that it raised the bar for innovation and customer value at this year’s FIT Show, introducing several new products on its ‘high-impact’ stand. With a continuous flow of visitors, the event was said to be ‘a resounding success’ in fostering new relationships while strengthening existing partnerships. All-new Korniche lantern The headline act of the show...