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Jack Aluminium Systems has introduced a new telescopic door option to its ID30 internal glazing system, extending design flexibility for architects and fabricators, and completing what is said to be the most versatile range of available door configurations on the market. The addition of the telescopic option means ID30 now covers every internal opening style, hinged, pivot, sliding, folding, bi-folding...
SafeGuard Glazing Supplies has invested in a Sparklike Laser Portable 2.2, to provide customers with ‘complete confidence’ in product performance, across the company’s entire IGU range. Simon Welsh, operations director at SafeGuard, said: “As demand in the glazing market has evolved, so too has the complexity of the products being manufactured. Increasing volumes of laminated units, triple glazing, thicker specifications,...
Hörmann Truedor has launched a Clima63 Winter Warmer campaign, offering 20% off its Clima63 range of composite doors. Running from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, the promotion aims to boost winter sales by providing consumers with access to one of the most thermally efficient composite doors currently available at an even more competitive price. The Clima63 composite door...
The Haffner team has recently held a week-long series of open days for customers and partners at Graf Synergy’s headquarters in Nonantola, Italy, an event that is reported to have generated ‘a host of new orders’. Matt Thomas, managing director at Haffner, said: “The open days were attended by more than 950 customers and industry operators from around the world....
Fuhr has launched SmartAccess – a new smart access module that allows doors to be unlocked using a smartphone, easily, securely and without the need for Wi-Fi, internet or cloud services. According to Fuhr, the system builds on a long-standing expertise in electromechanical locking systems, and adds to the company’s growing portfolio of smart access control solutions. At the heart...
Barnsley based Euroglaze has introduced the new Rehau Alux finish, a gunmetal colour with a metallic finish, which gives the sleek appearance of aluminium, while retaining all the inherent performance benefits of PVC-U Euroglaze is offering Alux as an option on all its Rehau frames in the Total 70, Rio and Slinova systems. Nicky Park from Euroglaze’s sales and new...
Two Peterborough schools, operated by the Lime Trust, have undergone a major retrofit to improve safety, accessibility and energy performance – with more than 300 new windows and doors installed using Eurocell’s Logik 70mm Chamfered system. The refurbishment covered Lime Academy Watergall and Lime Academy Orton, which support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The...
Wigan based Everglaze says it prides itself on ‘quality products and service delivery’, so when the company’s previous door supplier became increasingly unreliable with unreasonable lead times – including delays and damaged on delivery slabs that were impacting on customer experience – it was time to look elsewhere. Paul Bolton, branch manager at Everglaze, explains the decision to switch to...
AGC Glass has expanded its offer of patterned glass products, with the Imagin patterned glass range now available in four distinct versions. In addition to clear and wired options, AGC now provides certain designs in mat and back-painted versions. The portfolio features 22 standard patterns, including more than 50 patterns upon request, as well as a wide range of sizes...
Paul Kennington, technical director at Veka, highlights how systems houses, fabricators and installers must work together to ensure the fenestration industry welcomes building regulation reforms with strength and unity. The fenestration industry is facing a period of unprecedented change. The Future Homes Standard in England will reshape how we work and the decisions we make now will determine our success...
Sales of GreenteQ Orion 3 star profile cylinders continue to rise, according to hardware supplier VBH. As a TS007 Kitemark 3 Star rated cylinder, Orion is the top-level profile cylinder in the GreenteQ range, which also includes the entry level 6 pin Gamma, and TS007 1 Star Q-Star products. All GreenteQ cylinders are supplied with a full 10-year performance guarantee....
UAP has launched its new door closer range: a trio of high-performance door closers designed to combine safety, durability, and architectural style. Built for use across residential, commercial, and public settings, the range meets the highest standards for fire safety, accessibility, and long-term reliability. All models are CE marked to EN1154 and tested to EN1634. Adjustable closing speed and latching...
Market analysis from Tommy Trinder points to a softening in prices for what were once high-margin staples like flush casements, vertical sliders, and bi-folds. A deep dive into more than 210,000 quotes created over the past six months by 700 of the UK’s leading window installers reveals a shift in the dynamics of the window and door market and suggests...
With a recent industry communication from Qualicoat highlighting concerns about poor-quality powder coating and surface finishes entering the market, Stellar Aluminium says that its ‘commitment to quality stands out clearly’. With a dedicated, in-house Qualicoat-accredited powder coating plant, Stellar controls every stage of the finishing process, painting and rolling its own profiles for superior quality, in contrast to some competitor...
Solidor has launched five new door colours, and expanded its hardware offer. The new shades – antique rose, Champagne blush, copper flame, amber gold and deep merlot – have been introduced following feedback from both homeowners and installers. Antique rose and Champagne blush were both selected by public vote at the Ideal Home Show 2025 and are said to underline the strong demand for ‘fresh and distinctive’ colour...
In a market regularly described as a ‘race to the bottom’ Silka says that it is showing installers that confidence in premium products ‘still pays off’. The aluminium brand has launched a new homeowner offer that rewards higher-value sales with up to £5,000 worth of free integral blinds, designed to help installers convert more customers while protecting the value of...
Glass balustrade and railing specialist, Q-railing, has unveiled the next generation of its award-winning Q-disc system – now boasting over twice the strength and torque capacity of its predecessor. Designed for faster installation, greater stability, and expanded glass options, the upgraded Q-disc is said to represent a major leap forward in balustrade technology. At the heart of the new system is a refined combination of inlay, disc,...
Mann McGowan, working in partnership with its sister company Pyroguard, has launched Pyroglaze Compression – a groundbreaking compressible intumescent glazing seal. The new seal is now being recommended as part of Pyroguard’s fire-rated glazing solutions. Pyroglaze Compression (Pyroglaze C) is a clean, quick and easy-to-install dry glazing, fire-rated seal, Certifire approved to CF 5818. Designed for use in glazed apertures, the...
Trade fabricator, Modplan, has announced the purchase of a new Supercut 6 machining centre from Avantek Machinery, marking the latest in a series of strategic investments designed to support the company’s continued growth and expand its production capacity. The new Supercut 6 provides fully automated, high-precision cutting and machining, enabling Modplan to increase efficiency, consistency and output across its fabrication...
ERA has been shortlisted for two accolades at this year’s G25 Awards – Component Supplier of the Year and Rising Star According to ERA, elevated levels of customer support and technical expertise has allowed it to develop a strong pipeline of products and innovations which, combined with exemplary customer service, has seen the brand earn its spot on the G25’s...