Wrightstyle, the advanced glazing system company, has completed a tourism project in the Kingdom of Jordan.

The contract was for the supply of WSL 50 series FR doors and partitions, providing 120 minutes of fire protection.

Wrightstyle’s systems have been installed in a hotel in Ayla Marina Village, close to the Jordanian city of Aqaba, on the country’s Red Sea coast.

The Jordan contract is just the latest pro

Sixty-five apprentices at Evander, the UK’s leading provider of responsive, pre-planned and emergency home services, have just successfully completed their Level 2 and 3 programmes in Fenestration Installation, Glazing, and Fenestration Surveying. The programmes were delivered by industry training experts, MRG.

Paul Gray of MRG, said: “We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Evander. Together we’ve ensured tha

A new coated glass product designed by the NSG Group to help reduce the transmission of microbes via surfaces in shared spaces and public transport, is ready for launch after its antimicrobial properties were verified through independent third-party testing.

The launch of the new glass product, Pilkington SaniTise™ , follows the glass giant’s Lancashire based research and development team fast tracking its res

Combining the aesthetic appeal of traditional steel windows with the high-performance benefits of a modern aluminium system, Ali VU from Senior Architectural Systems has been specified for a new residential development in Liverpool.

Designed by John McCall Architects, the five-storey Lister Gardens apartment scheme in Crosby has been inspired by the art deco style of the area’s architecture and in particular, the former Royal

Flush windows have become an extremely popular product in the home improvement market, particularly with homeowners looking for a more traditional look and feel. There are many fabricators now producing these flush products, but there are gaps in the flush range, particularly when it comes to doors. Force 8 is recognised for innovating, and have a long history of unique products. During the lockdown period earlier this year, they w

Garnalex has reached the finals in two categories in this year’s Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs). The all-new aluminium extrusion and systems company is nominated for Strategic Planning and Management and Best Product Launch for Sheerline, its ground-breaking aluminium window and door system.

Founded in 2018, Garnalex has made a big impact in a short space of time by reinventing the way aluminium windows are fabricated,

Britain’s aging housing stock means many of our homes were built in sash windows’ nineteenth-century heyday. That means there are huge opportunities for installers who can help homeowners return their properties to their former glory, argues Victorian Sliders Group Managing Director Andy Jones.

Did you know that nearly six million UK homes were built before 1919?

That was one of the key findings of the latest BRE repo

Andy Jones, Group Managing Director of sash window specialists Victorian Sliders, outlines the extensive investments that have allowed it to make one of Europe’s most respected and affordably-priced sash windows.

In my experience, everyone who’s heard of Victorian Sliders will know at least three things about us. We’re based in Wales. We make PVCu sash windows – and trade customers can buy a vertical sliding window f

A next generation evolution of Bohle’s industry leading BriteGuard® range, BriteGuard® Pro delivers the same powerful protection against grime, stains and dirt, while eliminating three processes. This means that rather than having to apply a surface activator, sealer and finally finisher, all that’s needed is a single application, cutting coating times by 30-minutes. This delivers significant savings to glass processors where surface

Window handles from Roto are now available with a special coating designed to dramatically reduce the possibility of viruses and other pathogens being transferred by touch.

The new coating is called Roto AVT, or Anti-Viral Technology. It works in two ways: firstly by preventing viruses from attaching to the surface, and secondly with active ingredients that deactivate or “kill” any virus particles that do come into contact wi

Yale has broadened its communication opportunities to allow for its straight-forward, industry-leading specification service to continue with new socially distanced working practices.

Windows and doors are the most vulnerable part of a building in terms of safety, security, longevity and maintenance, however the hardware of these components are often overlooked. In order to ensure maximum performance and to prevent unwanted

Leading sash window manufacturer Roseview Windows has gone from strength to strength since reopening after lockdown. The return to work in May saw sales rising rapidly, with an exceptional level of window orders. Current forecasts predict that the number of windows Roseview manufactures this year will at least equal the total for 2019, despite having missed almost two months due to industry lockdown.

The challenges of well-do

Sales to builders by Britain’s builders’ merchants have continued to recover, but at a slower pace in August compared to the previous two months, according to the latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report.

Although total builders’ merchants’ sales were 3.9% behind August 2019, daily sales were 0.9% above last year’s level when adjusted for the difference in trading days. Some categories continued to perform stron

As installers adapt to changes in how to sell to homeowners in light of the global pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, software packages from glazing industry specialist Windowlink are providing a lifeline.

Social distancing rules and the limits on entering people’s homes have made it more important than ever for installers to have the tools to ‘sell the dream’. Focus and Vector from Windowlink do exactly that – and more.

Do a growing number of centre pane failures in triple-glazed IGUs represent a ticking time bomb for the UK window and door industry? Glass Times talks to Dave Broxton, managing director of Bohle.

Although double-glazed units represent the vast majority of installation the number of triple-glazed units fitted in the UK is growing. And so are the number of failures of those units, according to Bohle.

This isn’t an issue

Balustrading from Bohle was installed in a contemporary beachfront installation by Riba award winning architects’ practice.

The British seaside. Think promenades, ice creams, fish and chips, and the defining architectural feature: the beach hut.

The Beach Houses, Royal Seabathing, Margate, aren’t, however, your average beach huts. First, they’re two storeys high, defined by anthracite-grey floor-to-ceiling glazing and

Modelling by Bohle suggests that Covid-19 cough and sneeze-guard screens, plus Covid-related office re-fits, represent a £multi-million new market for the glass processing sector.

Far from representing the end of the offices, UK companies ultimately want staff to return to work but will, according to analysts, need to cut staff numbers by 30%-50%, as well restructuring space to meet social distancing guidelines and to minimis

Following the trend for large, glazed extension projects in the domestic market, Jack Aluminium has experienced record sales on its TRL90 rooflight, with four times more profile sold in July than in any other month on record.

“As we returned to supplying fabricators after lockdown, we knew that there would be increased demand for product,” explains Jeff Pearson, Sales and Marketing Director at Jack Aluminium. “Bu

Post Office Money claims that UK homeowners have collectively spent £295 billion renovating their homes since 2015. But a study by Independent Network powered by VEKA found that, on average, our homes are five years away from being considered finished. Nick Cowley, managing director at windows and doors manufacturer Euramax, looks at why the UK’s homes seem to be lacking their finishing touches.

In VEKA’s survey of 2,000 hom

Framexpress director, Stuart Green, is pedalling for poppies this November, to raise money for The Royal British Legion.

Stuart is stepping up to the spin bike at his local gym and will be cycling 11 miles every day for the first 11 days of the 11th month, completing his challenge on Remembrance Day 2020.

Stuart says: “I’ve been inspired to raise some money for The Royal British Legion by a friend of mine. This ye

When Mr & Mrs Braithwaite envisioned the plans for this brand-new private swimming pool and gym building, Steel Window Association member, Cotswold Casements was called on to supply the steel windows and doors. Cotswold Casements is an expert in the field of the repair, refurbishment, replacement and installation of steel windows and doors. This enviable reputation is endorsed by the final result of this truly captivating building an

Award-winning fabricator AluFoldDirect is bringing more opportunities for aluminium installers with its new flush sash aluminium window.

It’s the first new product to be launched under Russell Yates’ leadership. He explains: “Flush sash is a massive trend in the homeowner market, as we have seen from the growth in PVCu flush frames.

“Like any new aluminium product, flush windows are available on the mar

Central ASL, a leading manufacturer of aluminium products, has launched their new Flat Rooflight System, created to bring light and space into every corner of a home using an elegant, aesthetically pleasing design.

Contemporary but practical, this new system is designed to meet the needs of the modern building using environmentally friendly materials. Central ASL Director Paul Woods says: “There’s now huge demand for s

The NSG Group and University of Cambridge are collaborating on ground-breaking new glass applications, while using the latest technology to realise the future of manufacturing.

The Group, which owns Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, is currently working with the University’s Fluids in Advanced Manufacturing team (FIAM) to establish a way of printing conductive materials onto wide areas of curved glass surfaces.

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Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest fleet management provider, has helped VELUX Company Ltd through a significant business change by switching its entire UK fleet of cars and vans from outright ownership to contract hire.

VELUX is the world’s leading manufacturer of roof windows, sun tunnels and roof window blinds, and has a large fleet comprising of cars and vans, which are used by its sales team and technicians for customer fit

Providing fabricators and installers with the materials to deliver uncompromising levels of thermal efficiency and all-round performance, the MasterLine 8 system from Reynaers Aluminium offers the perfect solution for robust windows which stand the test of time.

Providing ultimate design freedom, the window system unlocks a host of design possibilities alongside consistently strong performance, without compromising aesthetics

Following the announcement that Dave Jones, VEKA plc managing director will be stepping down, we can now announce that Neil Evans, current sales director, has been appointed his successor.

Stepping down from the role at the end of December 2020, Dave will hand over the reins to Neil to take the business into its next phase of development.

With significant experience in the fenestration industry, Neil joined VEKA almos

As fenestration continues to boom in the aftermath of the summer lockdown, supply chain issues are starting to bite. What impact will they have, and how will the industry react? Andy Jones, Group Managing Director of Victorian Sliders, gives his view.

The economic impact of coronavirus has been huge – but while some sectors have been devastated, glass and glazing is thriving.

Businesses across fenestration ar

Aluminium fabricators could save themselves a small fortune by changing their hardware buying habits and going direct to the manufacturer – this is the view of Michael Hewitt, sales director of Durham based AT Precision.

AT Precision manufacture rollers and hinges for aluminium bi-folding doors, and Michael puts forward a convincing case as to why fabricators should re-think how they currently source components.

As part of a £3 million remodelling and upgrading of Bridlington Town Hall for East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Howells Patent Glazing has supplied and installed two of its patent glazing systems and two pyramid rooflights. Specified by main contractor, Houlton of Hull, Howells completed three areas of glazing in the Grade 2 listed building.

The Birmingham-based business designed and manufactured its HG2 and HG3 self-suppor

Building on its shades of grey range, Kestrel has added three new subtle colours it expects to be clear favourites for window trims.

The new muted Sage, Pebble Grey and Claystone tones added to the trim range team up with key trends in fenestration.

Kestrel sales and marketing director Owen Thorogood said: “The trend for coloured windows and doors is growing, so we’ve developed these new product lines in direct re

Leading trade fabricator, the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, has welcomed the introduction of Timberweld® technology to its Specials Division. Timberweld® - the patented method of welding corners on uPVC to make an authentic timber butt joint effect - has been in use by Glazerite on its Residence 9 and Residence 7 products since July.

Ian Lloyd, Operations Director for Glazerite, says: “We first looked at Timberweld at the Fit

The Jam Factory in Oxford, once home to Frank Cooper’s marmalade business, now comprises over 1,000 square metres of modern office space and a separate café and art gallery. Located in the heart of the city close to Oxford train station, this Grade II-listed building has undergone impressive renovation and refurbishment work to refresh its grand appearance and create the new office space.

Member of the Steel Window Associati

Associated Steel Window Services (www.asws.co.uk) is a family-managed business now into its third generation and 60th year as a specialist steel window refurbishment and replacement company. It has evolved continuously since 1960 and is now a leading figure in the steel window industry.

ASWS has been a member of the Steel Window Association – www.steel-window-association.co.uk – since the late 1980’s working to optimize exper

Eurocell plc, the leading provider of high quality, reliable and value-for-money PVC-U building products, has recently announced its latest branch, which is located in Isleworth and will open on Thursday 8th October.

The branch is situated on the Clock Tower Industrial Estate, Isleworth, and will offer local tradespeople and DIY-ers a one-stop-shop for more than 10,000 building products and PVC-U windows from the Eurocell ran

Certass is skilling up the industry with the launch of its new Glazing Competency Portal. Certass MTC Continuum Card Holders can give their installers and site operatives free access to bite-size training sessions where they can top up their technical knowledge and prove their competency with certificates and award badges.

Jason Clemmit, Managing Director at Certass Ltd, says: “Certass has always been committed to provid

Following significant investment in two new horizontal powder coating plants, Vertik-Al has purchased automatic powder guns for its remaining horizontal line. In addition, the booth on line two has been upgraded, together they can achieve outstanding results across matt, gloss and textured coatings. Vertik-Al now boasts a full complement of new equipment across all three horizontal lines.

As the only applicator in the UK an

With some of the tools for KÖMMERLING 70 now up and running for profine UK, the company has introduced Neil Stuart as the new quality manager for the business and he brings with him over 25 years industry experience from another UK systems house.

Neil’s introduction also coincides with the expansion of the quality control and management function to seven in total, with four quality control shift operatives, a further day-base

Top steel window refurbishment company, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), has completed a project which saw the full refurbishment of over 70 steel windows and the manufacture of ten new ones at Alexandra House in Brentford, London. In 1938, the grade-II listed, Art Deco style building was a health centre and juvenile employment bureau; it has recently been converted to accommodate the expansion of St Paul’s Church of England

The UK’s leading manufacturer of high-quality windows, doors, home extensions and conservatory products has pressed the button on a new £500,000 investment drive to increase output and capacity.

Conservatory Outlet, which employs 174 people at its 60,000 sq ft factory in Wakefield, is looking to build on a successful lockdown period that saw it achieve over £4m of sales across its 28-strong retail network of installation comp

A new roof lights division has been launched by a leading manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling.

Glass Roof Direct aims to take advantage of an increasing demand for aluminium glazing products at private and public sector property developments across the country.

EYG Commercial were delighted to be chosen as the sole glazing supplier for a new £2m state-of-the-art veterinary surgery which offers round the clock care for pets across East Yorkshire.

The new Wicstun Veterinary Hospital, in Market Weighton, is independently run and includes three theatres, its own in house imagery suite for x-rays, and a laboratory.

It also boasts a hydrotherapy unit for rehabilitation and can of

Aluminium company exlabesa Building Systems UK have welcomed a seasoned professional in the glass industry to their team.

Simon Moore joins as a Business Development Manager, and is already seeing so much potential for the company’s existing product range to grow.

The average size of a new build home increased from 2,479 square feet in 2007, to 2,584 feet in 2019. New places might be gradually growing, but the common design objectives of most homeowners are to create the impression of additional light and even more space. Instead of looking for a bigger home, opting for bi-folding doors could bring these aspirations to life. Here Nick Cowley managing director at windows and doors manufacturer

Senior Architectural Systems is encouraging specifiers to consider the use of colour in fenestration design and how the use of powder coating can not only help reduce maintenance requirements, but also offer essential design flexibility in the age of social distancing.

Senior’s full range of aluminium fenestration products are available in a choice of colours and finishes, all via the manufacturer’s state of the art in-house

Be safe, be secure, be Sidey – that’s the philosophy of Scotland’s strongest fenestration company, and that message has never been more crucial than in the current climate. The new range of FD30 composite fire doors from Sidey is a good demonstration of this.

Following independent factory product audits, Sidey’s composite fire doors have been fully certified under the BM Trada scheme STD 170 and tested to BS EN1634-1 for fire

Conservatory roof innovators, Leka Systems has reported a significant upturn in demand for their Leka Xi conservatory wall and base system. Leka Xi allows fabricators and installers to tap into the trend for thermally efficient home extensions or freestanding garden rooms whilst offing fast installation too.

Rhys Hoddinott, Managing Director of Leka Systems, explains: “Following lockdown there has been a definite increas

Endurance Doors continues to communicate clearly to customers and their latest announcement of a 3mm bowing guarantee for their solid and secure composite doors, has been warmly welcomed by their nationwide network of Installer Partners.

The performance of some solid core composite doors has come under great scrutiny during the year, and product liabilities have become a major issue for some businesses. Yet with Endurance Doo

Leading machinery specialists, Haffner Murat have reported a significant upturn in enquiries from PVC-U and aluminium fabricators interested in using automation in the new normal. Dave Thomas, Managing Director at Haffner Murat, said: ”We are a reliable and experienced machinery partner for businesses interested in automation. We have a wide range of CNC machining centres and we work closely with our customers to ensure they get

After the recent launch of a new range of door knockers and notably the new branded ABS 3-Star cylinder, Endurance Doors have launched the option of an SFS Dynamic Hinge in response to customer demand for an alternative product.

The existing hinge is well liked by customers, but some prefer the design features of the SFS Hinge, as Stephen Nadin, Managing Director of Endurance Doors points out. He said: ‘As an independent, pri