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By Wayne Hunter, operations manager, Emmegi (UK). All the Emmegi engineers in the UK and Ireland attend the Voilap Academy at our HQ in Italy for regular top level training – to keep their skills up to date, advance their knowledge and skills and learn about new machines or features. We recognise the importance and value of that to our...
Ecoglass won Glass Company of the Year at last week’s G-Awards, which was held at the Hilton Park Lane, London. The Norfolk based business was also a finalist in two other categories; Rising Star for Craig Hopper and Unsung Hero for Colin Sturdy. Mark High, company director, joined Ecoglass in April 2024 and is said to have been responsible for...
With low U-values, sleek aesthetics and exemplary sustainability credentials, Deceuninck is redefining expectations with a new, composite, tilt and turn window system for the commercial sector. With homes accounting for around 14% of the UK’s CO2 emissions and utility bills remaining high, energy efficiency is a key consideration when building new housing schemes. Achieving U-values as low as 0.7W/m2K, Deceuninck’s...
By Neil Cooper-Smith, senior analyst, Business Pilot. As we move through the final months of the year, the data reflects a market responding in a way that aligns closely with typical seasonal patterns. Activity held steady through September and October before softening into November, a shift that is consistent with the period and indicative of homeowners becoming more measured in...
Paul Miller, Bohle’s national sales manager, shares six ways installers can stay ahead of the curve and make the most of the year ahead. As we move into 2026, customers’ expectations are higher than ever. They want beautiful, durable, and functional spaces – whether that’s in homes, offices, or hospitality environments. For installers, the opportunity lies in combining precision with...
When AluK launched its new IconiK bi-fold in November, it promised customers a new way to defend themselves from the damaging race to the bottom on price and win strong margin business in bi-folds. According to AluK, the response from customers to that message and the product itself has been hugely positive, with seven fabricators signing up to fabricate the...
Following what is said to have been one of the most rigorous Building Control assessments carried out in recent years, the SupaLite Tiled Roof System has successfully passed East Devon Building Control’s intensive inspection process. According to SupaLite, this reflects not only the strength of the product, but also the company’s commitment to supporting installers through even the most complex...
Hardware distributor, Safeware, has further expanded its product range with the introduction of the Yale Lockmaster stable door lock, reflecting the growing popularity of stable door designs across both traditional and contemporary homes. Rob Hartill, Safeware’s commercial director, said: “The Yale Lockmaster stable door lock gives our customers a high-performance locking solution that’s specifically designed for composite stable doors. It...
Hurst has expanded its internal training programme with a dual focus on leadership development and workplace wellbeing. The initiative forms part of a wider strategy to enhance employee capability and support a healthy, resilient workforce. As part of this commitment to professional development, two members of the marketing team have completed Chartered Institute of Marketing qualifications. Olivia Lock achieved CIM...
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...
Force 8 has launched a new composite door system designed to give homeowners a more authentic timber door appearance, while offering all the performance benefits associated with modern composites. The company says it has developed a method of manufacturing raised panels on to the door slab, creating a ‘true’ joinery-style finish. The new Heritage range is available in a broad selection of...
Having recently expanded its range of solutions, Dieffe Macchine continues to deliver innovative systems for water recycling and microfiltration to the glass industry. Today, the company provides fully automatic systems for uncontaminated water and microfiltration. Based in Italy, Dieffe Macchine boasts extensive experience in solid/liquid separation dating back to 2002. The company is said to be highly specialised in the...
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...
CRL has extended the design possibilities of its shower systems, including the multi award-winning Quadrato, with the launch of new, co-ordinating shower door thresholds. The new snap-in thresholds measure 2.4m and are designed for use with SDCD38 U Channels. They can be installed under and above fixed panels, allowing the U Channel to be used as a frame, and continue...
Business Pilot is marking one year of Blink Payment inside its CRM platform – a year that is said to have been defined by continuous updates, customer-led innovation, and a measurable impact on installers’ financial stability. In November 2024, Blink Payment was integrated to help installation companies get paid faster and reduce the friction traditionally associated with settling invoices. Twelve...
Bohle’s national sales manager, Paul Miller, shares his insight on how innovation in shower hardware is giving installers the freedom to deliver flexible, design-led bathrooms to every home. According to recent market research, bathroom renovations are the most searched home improvement project in 2025, twice as popular as they were in 2021. With the average renovation now priced between £6,000...
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...
Universal Trade Frames has become the first fabricator in the UK, and globally, to launch the new trade version of the Residence Collection door designer on its website. Following the success of the Residence retail door designer, which has helped homeowners create bespoke entrance doors and generate leads for installers, the new trade door designer allows trade customers to design doors, customise options, and...