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FDM – Training & Development (FDM by UAP) has celebrated a landmark year of growth and operation with national recognition across construction, glazing and fenestration. Highlights over the last 12 months include the launch of two new GQA Level 3 Diplomas, sector-wide convening on fire door competence chaired by FDM managing director Nicola John, with Dame Judith Hackitt appearing as a guest speaker, and the announcement of a second training academy in partnership with the Fire Protection...
Ben Aspinall, commercial director at DoorCo, comments on reports that the new Eaton door, said to be the tallest and widest door standard composite door on the market, has enjoyed a 300% jump in sales in the closing months of 2025. When we designed Eaton, we wanted to make a product that added value to our offering for customers, opening...
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...
New sales analysis from Comp Door has revealed the composite door styles, colours and components that continue to shape installer demand across the UK, with data showing that while new finishes are gaining ground, ‘reliability and timeless design’ still dominate the market. Reviewing nationwide order volumes over the last two years, Comp Door says that its figures highlight a clear...
By Neil Cooper-Smith, senior analyst, Business Pilot. As we close the page on 2025, December’s data shows a mixed, but not unfamiliar, close to what was a steady year of adjustment for the sector. A seasonally expected slowdown was reflected across several metrics, but there are glimmers of positivity, particularly in buyer commitment, that suggest a solid foundation for 2026....
Alex Dutton, sales director at Brisant Secure, reveals why brand reputation is replacing technical detail as the key driver of premium hardware sales. For years, security sales have revolved around specification. Star ratings, accreditations and test results gave installers the evidence they needed to justify an upgrade. That still matters. But it’s no longer what closes the sale. Today, trust...
From January 2026, all aluminium supplied by Aluminium Shapes will be extruded using LCR4 Billet, a low-carbon aluminium billet that is guaranteed to generate a maximum carbon footprint of 4KG CO2e per kilo of aluminium. According to Aluminium Shapes, that’s a 73% reduction compared to the average global carbon footprint of aluminium billet. “The market is consistently pushing for greener...
By Neil Evans, managing director, Veka. The Autumn Budget missed a crucial chance to recalibrate the burden on business and set out a credible pathway to higher productivity, investment and growth. For companies like Veka that face wage-bill inflation, employer tax increases, constrained capex and flat markets, the headlines remain hard to face. Despite some measures aimed at supporting investment,...
Mark Hickox, sales director at Thermoseal Group, reflects on a transformative 2025 and shares how international growth is laying the foundations for a stronger, more efficient operation at home. For Thermoseal Group, 2025 has marked a turning point. Our focus on international growth has gathered pace rapidly, and the capabilities we’re developing overseas are already feeding back into better quality...
Sheerline has reported an ‘On Time In Full’ (OTIF) of 99.4% across the whole of 2025. To demonstrate that this isn’t by accident, but the result of production efficiencies, strategic planning, and strong internal communications, the team has been sharing regular OTIF updates with customers, through adverts, in articles, and via social media. Sheerline’s technical production director, Ross Hartshorn, commented:...
Reynaers Group has published its new annual sustainability report – Our Sustainable Road Ahead 2024–2030 – which highlights an 8.5% reduction in operational carbon, as well as a 13.6% reduction in embodied carbon, crediting its comprehensive approach as the key driver in its sustainability gains. With its initial sustainability benchmarks set in 2019, this new report denotes the halfway point...
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...
Andrew Scott, MD of Purplex Marketing and Insight Data, discusses a cautious Budget that offers warm words for entrepreneurs but little meaningful relief, leaving business owners determined to push on and hold the Chancellor to her promises. Business owners have spent weeks thinking about the Autumn budget. Investment has been put on hold, recruitment paused and decisions delayed. Rumours of...
Jack Aluminium Systems has achieved STS202-BR2 approval for its TD68 thermal door system, confirming its capability to meet BR2-level security performance – equivalent to LPS1175 SR2. The approval has reportedly acted as a catalyst for increased Q4 sales, as specifiers and fabricators look for aluminium alternatives to steel in high-security projects. Historically, STS202-BR2 approvals have been achieved mainly by steel...
Insight Data has reported a major milestone in 2025, with its Salestracker CRM platform logging more than 1.6 million company page views over the year. With 800 active users, this averages 2,076 company pages per user. According to Insight Data, this demonstrates the growing reliance on accurate, live business intelligence across the UK construction and fenestration sectors. Salestracker holds detailed...
Pioneer Trading Company has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of the Graf SLS single head CNC cill welder from Haffner. The machine is said to be the first and only single-head CNC welder specifically designed to deliver seamless bay cills with ‘exceptional’ efficiency and ‘consistently flawless’ aesthetics. After researching the market, Pioneer says it identified the Graf...
As projects become more complex and safety standards continue to evolve, Glass Express Midlands’ technical manager, Kirsty Fortnam, reinforces the importance of honest guidance, technical clarity and responsible decision-making. As a technical manager, people often assume my role is about solutions, and for a large part, it is. But an equally important part of my job is knowing when the...
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...
Eurocell has outlined its assessment of the UK new build landscape as we move into 2026, following another year defined by economic pressure, complex regulation and an absence of policy certainty. Early 2025 saw housebuilders navigating multiple overlapping challenges. High interest rates suppressed buyer demand, while material inflation, energy costs and persistent labour shortages added significant pressure to project viability. While some of these challenges have ‘eased’,...
DoorCo celebrates its 18th anniversary in December. What started as a simple distribution model supplying foam-filled doors, has grown to be one of the UK’s leading suppliers of composite door components. The business has evolved from a small team to a 200-strong workforce in the UK alone, with multiple product and people awards. “Since opening our doors 18 years ago,...