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Award winning aluminium trade fabricator, Fentrade, has been acquired by Aluminium Vision Limited from Gloucestershire in a move that will reportedly strengthen Fentrade’s position as a manufacturer of high quality commercial and residential frames. The shareholdings of Fentrade have been sold in a deal managed and overseen by business sale specialists Dexterity Partners, who have been instrumental in selling a...
We talk to Kush Patel, managing director, Emplas, who explains how Industry 4.0, IT investment and AI are driving service and quality to new levels. The UK window and door supply chain faces some short-term headwinds and more fundamental long-term challenges. The economy is lacklustre, inflation is still doggedly hanging around, the housing market is slow, and consumer confidence is...
Affordable Windows Group (AWG), parent company of heritage PVC-U range Timberlook, has reported an ‘exceptional’ first quarter of 2025, marked by significant infrastructure investments, expansion of delivery vehicles and an upcoming appearance at FIT Show 2025. Affordable’s commitment to meeting growing demand for its flush PVC-U window systems has been demonstrated through the investment of a third Supercut saw, bringing...
Visitors to this year’s FIT Show can expect a little extra excitement on Universal Trade Frames’ Stand F30 – with the chance to win a shirt signed by none other than teenage darts sensation and reigning world champion, Luke Littler. The 18-year-old phenomenon made headlines earlier this year by clinching the World Darts Championship title and previously became the youngest...
Sternfenster has continued to strengthen its production capabilities with the installation of a new welder and cleaner, from Urban. Urban’s AKS6600 eight-head welding machine and SV 800 CNC corner cleaning machines were installed by Total Machining Solutions (TMS). "This investment is a game-changer for our production process” said Shaun Cannon, Sternfenster production manager. “The precision and efficiency of this new...
Origin has unveiled its new concept showroom, a space that’s designed to provide its partners with a unique facility to sell to their clients. Daniel Baker, managing director at Origin, commented: “By allowing customers to see, touch, and experience Origin products in realistic home settings, partners can offer a more compelling and confidence-inspiring sales experience. Being able to see our products...
Norwich-based fabricator, Genius PVC Trade Frames, has announced a significant expansion to its delivery fleet with the addition of a new 18-tonne XL van, with a second identical vehicle also on order. The strategic investment follows the appointment of a dedicated transport manager, Jason Morton, who joined the company 12 months ago. Operations director, Lee Dickinson, explained: “This new addition...
Roseview Windows is celebrating its 40-year partnership with systems house Rehau. In 1985 Rehau pioneered the first commercially viable PVC-U sash window, in response to a request from The Peabody Trust, a long-standing not-for-profit housing association with a large stock of Victorian housing in London. The cost and difficulty of maintaining original sash windows led the Trust to speak to...
Arched and shaped PVC-U specialist, Premier Arches, has reached a significant milestone by fulfilling its 20,000th order in February. “Reaching our 20,000th order is a fantastic milestone for the business and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team over the last 10 years,” said Sean Greenall, managing director of Premier Arches. “Our success has been built...
Chigwell Window Centre, one of the South East’s leading manufacturers and installers of premium home improvement products, is moving its entire production and distribution operations to a brand new, and much larger premises in Colchester. For the past ten years CWC has been based at the Hainault Business Park with its four factories and distribution hub occupying several different sites...
NorDan UK has announced another record year with a turnover of £96.9 million in 2024, up from £85 million in 2023. Craig Greenwood, who took over the reigns as managing director at the start of last year, said the results put the business on track to hit its growth objective of £100 million this year. NorDan UK is a leading...
Sternfenster has introduced a new WhatsApp connection to its website, enabling the company to quickly respond to questions from its customers. With a simple click of the WhatsApp icon displayed on Sternfenster’s website, customers can instantly type and send their query to a member of the Sternfenster customer services team. Sternfenster’s sales director, Nathan Court, said: “Time is of the...
Trade fabricator, Sternfenster, says that it gained more new businesses than ever in 2024, reporting a 22% increase in new customers. “We celebrated our 50th anniversary last year,” said Sternfenster’s sales director, Nathan Court, “and we’ve picked up a lot of new business off the back of that. “I think the way that we involved our customers in our celebrations...
Brighouse based fabricator Quickslide says it has decided to ‘take the spotlight’ at this year’s FIT Show, on stand number E23. According to Quickslide, the importance of face-to-face conversations has always been part of its ethos, and the business has consequently invested in a space where existing and new trade partners can gather and discuss marketing and product strategy with...
Trade Counter Mate has partnered with Glyngary for the supply of windows and doors, which it says recognises a ‘rapidly rising demand’ for timber products. The timber manufacturer is said to have provided the price point, sales tools, and expertise to enable Trade Counter Mate to push the opportunity forward. Trade Counter Mate launched in Swindon in 2020 and now...
Genius PVC Trade Frames says that a focus on employee development and workplace culture is helping to create an environment where ‘skills can flourish, and careers can thrive’ in the industry. “Today's workforce, regardless of age, wants more than just a job – they want to be valued, heard, and supported, and get fairly paid for the job that they...
Emplas says it is now fabricating the UK’s lowest carbon window frame. The fabricator adds that this is a result of significant investment to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels through renewable energy and a key advantage for customers in a market that is increasingly looking to suppliers who can demonstrate sustainable manufacturing. The installation of new solar panels by...
This year’s FIT Show is set to be extra special for the Glazerite UK Group, with the trade fabricator taking the opportunity to celebrate 25 years in business. Glazerite is also returning as a VIP lounge sponsor at the event, which takes place from 29 April – 1 May at the NEC Birmingham. Michelle Wright, head of group marketing, said: “We’re delighted...
By Martin Nettleton, managing director, Euroglaze In a year when the overall market was estimated to be down by as much as 20%, the turnover of the Euroglaze group in 2024 was up by almost the same amount. Clearly, we’re doing something right. Our relentless focus on lean manufacturing processes over the past two decades has certainly put us in...
North East fabricator TWR Group has announced that its new 65,000ft2 headquarters in Sunderland is on track to open in March despite facing several unexpected challenges. The move, which will bring TWR's PVC-U and aluminium operations under one roof, has made significant progress in recent weeks, with new signage installed, a dedicated trade counter completed, and machinery installation underway. TWR...
