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Trade fabricator Shepley Windows has added the Rehau Slinova slimline sliding door to its portfolio of Visage products. Slinova slimline sliding doors can be installed as a traditional sliding door, entrance door, or door to a conservatory, and are a perfect fit for Rehau’s window system, offering continuity of product across larger specifications. The product offers a range of benefits,...
Sawkins Double Glazing, an installer based in Kent, is said to have discovered Production Software Technology (PST) through a recommendation from one of its suppliers who also uses PST’s services. The team at Sawkins Double Glazing decided to explore what PST had to offer and has now been using the vsHome software for around two years. According to PST, vsHome...
Heritage Trade Frames has teamed up with Brisant Secure and Ultion locks, as the fabricator looks to ensure that its doors are equipped ‘with the best protection on the market’. Last year, the discovery of two new attack methods is said to have revealed previously unknown vulnerabilities in most door locks. In response, the British Standards Institution (BSi) introduced stricter...
By Lisa Mottershead, operations director, Force 8. An article by Cyncly's sales manager, Greg Beachim, recently highlighted the importance of succession planning for fabricators, a crucial topic as many in the industry approach the end of their careers. While selling the business to a larger company and retiring might seem like the easiest option, this often comes at a cost....
Everglade Windows has launched its next generation aïr 400SS minimal frame sliding door to offer its installer customers a combination of slimmer sightlines, enhanced technical performance and greater ease of install on site. Introducing an even slimmer frame, the updated aïr 400SS door is now available with a 34mm and 20mm interlock – compared to 50mm and 25mm previously –...
Eurocell has partnered with Biffa in a successful trial of a domestic PVC-U collection service within a 30-mile radius of NE28, an area that covers a large part of the North East. Eurocell worked with smaller traders for the scheme and collections could be booked alongside new product orders. Collected PVC-U was then consolidated at hubs and transferred to Eurocell’s...
Epwin is reported to have deployed Slimstock’s AI-powered supply chain planning platform to enhance visibility, resilience and service. By adopting Slimstock’s supply chain planning platform, Epwin is said to have not only reduced excess inventory, increased stock turn and unlocked working capital, but improved intelligence around inventory, availability and supplier performance. “Because our previous system relied heavily on manual input,...
Distinction Doors has introduced the Grandeur Collection – an improved range of high quality 70mm door styles that’s been designed to deliver increased thermal efficiency and security alongside luxe styling. The collection is said to take the essence of the company’s former 70mm double rebated door range and elevates it. Distinction has added more door styles and glass designs and...
The Cornwall Group has rejoined the GGF (Glass & Glazing Federation) after a 10-year hiatus. “Today, we are proud to call ourselves GGF members, and we are excited to not only benefit from the services the federation offers, but to also contribute to the health of the industry,” said Cornwall Group’s chair, Mark Mitchell. “We feel this renewed partnership is...
In an open letter, Anglo’s managing director David Evans argues that 2025 should bring new opportunities – if you’ve used your time wisely in 2024. We’ve all had a challenging 2024, and when you compare the last 12 months to the previous two years, you can see that many factors have contributed to the tough trading conditions. Geopolitical tensions, such...
The skills gap won't be solved overnight, but by taking a more targeted, Generation Z-focused approach, we can start building the foundations for a stronger, more sustainable future for our industry, says Sam Nuckey, managing director of Window Ware. The skills gap in the glazing industry has been a persistent challenge for many years, and despite numerous initiatives and discussions,...
VBH has supported a number of football teams over the years at various levels and is currently involved with two clubs in England, and another in Scotland. In the north, VBH has recently supplied shirts for Rossvale FC. Based in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, Rossvale is said to be one of the largest football community clubs in Scotland, with around 800...
Universal Trade Frames will showcase its window and door range on stand E41 at the FIT Show 2025 including the complete Residence Collection, Solidor and Spectus vertical sliding sash window. Richard Hammond, sales director, said that Universal Trade Frames’ decision to exhibit at the event reflected the company’s growing ambitions in the premium space. “We’ve strategically expanded our offer to...
UAP has announced revenue of £28.4 million for its latest financial year, marking its 15th consecutive year of revenue growth. UAP revenues reportedly grew by more than a third in the year to April 2024, driven by the acquisitions of Security Hardware in December 2022 and Maher London in January 2023, and by organic growth which included the launch of a new business line, Fire Door...
SupaLite has launched a new training centre, the result of its latest investment to support trade partners. Located in the heart of Preston, next to the S1 and S2 roof manufacturing facility, the new training centre features a showroom, alongside a classroom for sales and surveyor training, and a demonstration area which will allow installers to assemble a range of...
Sheerline’s Classic Heritage door has been added to Easy Connect, Listers’ quick quoting software. It’s available to Listers installers 24/7, 365 days a year and is designed to streamline the quotation process. As one of Sheerline’s key fabricator partners, Listers has been supplying the aluminium range since it was launched. It is said to have recently added the Classic Heritage...
Quickslide has reported ‘a perfect score’ during its latest audits for both PVC-U and aluminium products. The rigorous auditing process uncovered not a single non-conformity, a testament to the thorough standards and checks embedded in Quickslide’s operations. The detailed audit involved an extensive review of how Quickslide adheres to product standards and regulations, including a comprehensive factory walk-through to observe...
Hardware designer and supplier Kenrick has announced it will be exhibiting for the first time at FIT Show 2025. Andy Meakin, sales and marketing manager at Kenrick, said: “We’re delighted to be exhibiting at FIT next year. It’s the highlight of the industry calendar, bringing together customers, prospective customers and suppliers under one roof. We’re looking forward to making our...
Aluminium manufacturer, Glideline, is urging installers to say goodbye to manual paperwork and streamline the order management process with its online order management app, GlidelineGO. Designed to bring an end to laborious tasks of traditional bookkeeping, ordering and filing, Glideline’s glazing management system allows installers to ‘effortlessly’ create, track, and manage orders. The aluminium manufacturer has also designed the app...
November marked the last of five open training day events run by CRM and business management software specialist Business Pilot, and the final event in Manchester saw five installation companies join the team for a deep dive into the Business Pilot system. The Manchester event followed sessions in Birmingham, London, Bristol and Newcastle where Business Pilot training duo Rebecca Taylor...
