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Recent manufacturing data from Rehau reveals an ongoing trend in the rise of flush fit windows, highlighting their continued appeal for residential and commercial projects. Rehau has reportedly sold over 358,000m of Rio sash in 2024 – a 14% increase on 2023 – while demand for the Rio door launched in 2023 grew by 70% in 2024. “Rio’s success can...
Sheerline’s products can now be viewed on NBS Source. The purpose of the specialist platform is two-fold; first, to enable specifiers to confidently select the best products for their projects based on specific requirements such as sustainability, or a particular building material such as aluminium. Second, it provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their products alongside the certifications...
Veka has announced the start of a new partnership with Future Products, a Mansfield-based manufacturer and trade supplier of PVC-U windows, doors, composite doors, and conservatories. Future Products will be adopting Veka’s M70 system and the innovative Omnia suite. According to Veka, the development signals ‘a significant leap forward’ in Future Products’ product offering, enabling them to meet growing market...
Veka Recycling has announced a partnership with Saint-Gobain. According to Veka Recycling, the move will allow the business to move closer towards its mission of creating a closed-loop recycling system within the UK. With regular, reliable collection schedules within 100 miles of Veka Recycling, the collaboration allows Wellingborough-based Veka Recycling to take fully glazed frames, eliminating the need to deglaze...
Reynaers Aluminium UK has reported a notable uplift in sales of its residential aluminium windows in the past 12 months. The company says this is due to homeowners looking to align windows with slimline aluminium doors in refurb projects. With Reynaers’ high performance SlimLine 68 (SL 68) seeing a 12% increase in sales and SlimLine 38 (SL 38) achieving almost...
Epwin Window Systems has confirmed its continued support for the G Awards by returning as a headline sponsor for the 2025 event. Gerald Allen, head of marketing at Epwin, said: “We’ve proudly supported the G Awards for many years, and we’re delighted to renew our commitment once again. The event stands out for its celebration of innovation and excellence, recognising...
ESH (Projects), a commercial fabrication and installation specialist based in Ipswich, has partnered with AluK, a decision that is said to have been based upon a product range ideally suited to volume residential and light commercial markets, and an impressive package of customer support as standard. ESH (Projects) is reported to be looking to broaden its mid-market appeal, particularly amongst...
This year, AluK has been inviting fabricators and installers to ‘Upgrade their System’ and on 26 June it is inviting them to visit its HQ in Chepstow to see all the benefits that upgrading to AluK could bring to their businesses. The AluK Exploration Day will let visitors ‘go behind the scenes’ and discover all of AluK’s innovative products and...
Garnalex has received a coveted King’s Award for Innovation 2025 for its Sheerline aluminium windows and door range. With only 46 businesses being recognised in the innovation category this year, the award reflects the significant contribution and advances the company has made within the fenestration industry. Two innovative aspects in particular were highlighted by the awards process. Firstly, Sheerline’s patented...
As pressure to achieve higher Energy Performance Certificate ratings grows, The Vacuum Glazing Network says it is leading the way with PassivGlas ReGlaze, offering installers a new opportunity to expand their services and boost their bottom line. PassivGlas ReGlaze is a high energy-saving refurbishment solution for existing PVC-U, aluminium and timber windows, providing triple-glazed performance without the need to replace...
Aluplast showcased its next generation product ranges including the Ideal Neo casement window Neo Smart-Slide inline sliding door – plus its new aluminium window and door system – at the 2025 FIT Show. With one of the largest presences at this year’s expo, the Aluplast stand brought together the system leader’s expanding product offer, which also includes its new Engineered Door...
Veka has announced a significant investment in the expansion of its recycled material capabilities at its Burnley site, with the installation of two new internal silos and a direct feed system. This strategic development is said to support Veka’s long-term sustainability goals and reinforce its commitment to increasing recycled content and operational efficiency. Veka currently has one silo dedicated to...
By Neil Evans, managing director, Veka. Uncertainty has become a feature of modern business, and the latest swirl of global developments, political turbulence and domestic policy changes have brought a fresh wave of insecurity. In the fenestration industry, we are particularly exposed to shifts in consumer confidence, inflationary pressures and the rising costs of doing ever more complex business. With...
Whiteline Manufacturing has launched Define, an exclusive new chamfered sash that has been developed in partnership with Sheerline. Through Whiteline, Define will now exclusively be offered as a primary aluminium sash style sitting alongside the flat contemporary and stepped styles. Define is available across Classic windows and the Classic Heritage door, as well as Prestige windows and doors, including bi-folds....
Rehau has been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work, reportedly placing it in the top 100 large employers in the country. Great Place To Work is a global certification standard that evaluates workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviours. Officially announced at the prestigious Best Workplaces Awards held at London’s Grosvenor House...
Dako will return to the FIT Show for the third time this year on stand H40, where its latest innovations for the UK and Irish markets will be presented. The manufacturer of window and door joinery says it is actively expanding its presence in the UK and Ireland, offering a comprehensive range of products tailored to user needs, local regulations,...
Aluplast has expanded its premium colour offering with a new range of perfectly matched ancillary trims and mouldings for its premium Aludec and Woodec foil finishes. This development is designed to eliminate a long-standing challenge in the industry – ensuring seamless colour coordination across all system components. With its next-generation foiling technology, Aludec delivers the sleek, modern aesthetics of aluminium...
Exlabesa Architecture will offer visitors to the FIT Show the chance to experience the latest innovations and solutions that have been specifically developed for the British market on its 170m2 stand R40. Exlabesa says it will unveil a range of cutting-edge systems and architectural solutions that combine slim and elegant designs, are easy to fabricate, offer high thermal efficiency, and...
By Neil Evans, managing director, Veka. Every new demand placed on the private sector reduces our ability to invest, grow and create jobs, and that has a knock-on effect to the economy as whole. The Chancellor’s Spring Statement landed at a time when many businesses, including Veka are navigating economic pressures. Whether that’s through rising costs, uncertain markets or just...
A collaboration between installer, Kettell Windows, and fabricator, Garden of Eden, has won Sheerline’s installation of the month competition for February. The companies worked together to transform a property in Rothley, Leicestershire. Kettell Windows replaced all the original timber frames with Sheerline’s Classic Windows with a stepped flush style. This product was specified over PVC-U because of the slim sightlines,...
