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AluK says that the launch of its AluK Heritage door at the start of the year has given customers ‘a major boost’ in what is a fast growing sector of the market. AluK customers now have a fully suited Heritage door and window offering to target traditional steel replacement projects, as well as contemporary refurbishments and new builds. The design...
Stellar Aluminium has achieved the Qualicoat Seaside specification, an even more demanding standard than the traditional Qualicoat award. As such, it joins an exclusive group of fewer than 20 UK companies that hold this prestigious mark of quality. Phil Parry, technical director at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Quality has always been a watchword for Stellar Aluminium, so we’ve always worked...
Sheerline says that its new Fast Connect Hybrid Bead speeds up installations and accommodates both under and oversized units, while also being easy to remove when a glass unit needs replacing. Its concealed and patent-pending Thermlock inner improves thermal performance while also providing the ‘give’ that aids both glazing and deglazing. With a co-extruded gasket to give a generous 5mm...
Reynaers Aluminium has expanded its network of installers, a move that it says will open up more options for homeowners looking for its premium systems and to drive further sales leads to Reynaers fabricators. A total of 12 new installers were signed up to the Reynaers at Home member partnership scheme in 2024, and a further three partners so far this year. The company’s Reynaers at Home website offers homeowners direct access to Reynaers windows and doors systems via Reynaers partners, which are selected installers located across the UK. Installers signed up to the...
Television personality and antiques specialist, Raj Bisram, has chosen Timberlook flush sash windows for a property renovation, with the installation completed by one of Timberlook’s installer partners, KSE Home Improvements. Kent-based installer, KSE Home Improvements, which has been fitting Timberlook products since the range was introduced by Affordable Windows Group in 2017, installed 15 Timberlook flush sash windows throughout Mr...
With local authorities and housing associations facing acute pressure to upgrade millions of social homes in line with modern net zero and thermal performance standards, retrofitting energy-efficient windows and doors will offer a vital way forward. This is the view of Retrofit Right – Making Social Housing More Energy-Efficient, which explores how the sector can decarbonise 4.4 million UK social...
Rehau’s largest window system, Artevo, which enables floor-to-ceiling heights up to 2.6m, is now being fabricated in the UK. Artevo builds on the Geneo range with Rau-Fipro-X material, and is available in a new ‘Alux’ colour that is said to be ‘virtually identical’ to aluminium. Rehau says the system offers enhanced stability through integrated force zones that eliminate the need...
Deceuninck has employed the services of some airborne allies – Gerald, Bo Jangles and Nessie, who are the three Harris Hawks of Talons Out Bird Services. The hawks are being used to fend off Common Gulls, which were making a mess of the 2,500 solar panels on the roof of Deceuninck’s Calne manufacturing facility, an installation that represents an investment...
Following a survey of all employees, Rehau UK has been awarded the Great Place to Work certification, putting it among some of the top employers in the country. Great Place to Work is a global certification standard that evaluates workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviours Rehau also secured a participation percentage of over 89% of employees completing the 60-statement...
Gloucester based Q19 Group has completed a successful refinance with HSBC, which it says will provide additional working capital facilities to support future growth of the group. The Q19 Group includes Window Widgets, Residence Collection and Profoil, with manufacturing facilities in Gloucester and Kettering. Profoil laminates PVC-U and aluminium extrusions both for the windows and doors sector as well as...
Tai Tarian, one of the largest social landlords in Wales, has signed a new seven-year supply deal with Aluplast, citing excellent sustainability credentials, quality of product, and ease of installation, as key reasons for partnership. The new supply deal follows an initial five-year contract, where the profile was successfully put through its paces by the manufacture, supply and installation arm...
As a fully vertically integrated UK manufacturer, Sheerline paints all its own profiles in-house. This is designed to ensure an agile and responsive service for customers while also enabling the company to track every colour it sprays. Sheerline’s 2024 statistics reveal that anthracite grey remained the most popular colour overall. However, it wasn’t as popular as in 2023, as it...
Origin has been awarded the internationally renowned Qualicoat accreditation for its in-house powder coating facility. The Qualicoat accreditation is a globally recognised quality standard for powder coating aluminium. Designed to ensure that the powder coatings used in the construction industry meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and environmental sustainability, a set of lengthy and rigorous steps must be passed...
Sheerline has relaunched its Installation of the Month competition for 2025, giving installers and fabricators to win prizes that include Amazon vouchers and a marketing support package. As part of the new competition, each winner will receive a dedicated press release or case study highlighting the project and their business. The installation will also be showcased across Sheerline’s social media...
Eurocell has partnered with Tremco illbruck to develop a system that’s designed to dramatically improve air tightness and weather resistance in commercial buildings. The collaboration involved pairing Eurocell’s Modus and Logik systems with Tremco illbruck’s i3 sealing solutions, to create a seamless, high-durability connection that reportedly exceeds European standards for air permeability and water tightness. According to Eurocell, this breakthrough...
SilkaSelect trade partners have highlighted the rise in customer demand for triple glazing and understanding of U-values. With energy efficiency being top of the homeowner wish list in 2024, 2025 looks to be the year where consumer understanding widens even further. According to Giles Clements of The Window Centre, a SilkaSelect trade partner, customers not only increasingly value energy performance,...
Sheerline has achieved Axalta Powder Coating Approved Applicator Status, the latest enhancement to the company’s in-house paint plant, which has received an investment upwards of £1.3 million to date. To be eligible for this approval, the company had to demonstrate it was working to British Standard 12206 and have at least five pre-treatment processes in place. Sheerline is said to...
Timber specialist, Country Hardwood, has upgraded its premium window and door range with the introduction of high-performance glazing that offers a U-value of just 0.7. The Buckinghamshire-based manufacturer has incorporated the advanced 0.7 U-value glass into its bespoke hardwood windows and doors, allowing its products to exceed current Building Regulation requirements for thermal efficiency. With a 10-week lead time and...
Veka has launched the Softline 82 - Passivhaus window system, a newly developed product that is said to be ‘at the forefront of eco-conscious window technology’, meeting Passivhaus standards for superior energy performance, sustainability, and design. According to Veka, this tilt-and-turn window system integrates ‘modern aesthetics with unparalleled functionality’. It has been designed to meet the growing demand for eco-conscious...
Sheerline has added to its roster of accreditations and approvals for its powder coating facility by achieving Axalta powder coating approved applicator status. This is the latest enhancement to the company’s in-house paint plant, which has received an investment upwards of £1.3 million to date. To be eligible for this approval, the company had to demonstrate it was working to...