Senior s starring role in Doncaster s new cinema complex

Leading aluminium fenestration systems manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems is continuing to make its mark on its home region of South Yorkshire following the completion of another high-profile scheme in Doncaster’s Cultural …»

RegaLead films for Doctor Who fan

In its approaching four decades of business RegaLead has supplied its eponymous decorative glass products around the world to 1,000s of businesses and seen some incredible designs created but nothing as unusual as the full scale …»

Favourite heritage window handle just got even better

When Window Ware first launched Regal Hardware back in 2018, it took the market by storm as the first key-lockable heritage-style handle that worked just as well on original timber and modern timber-alternative PVCu flush sash windows, …»

Rase Steels and Tradeglaze Lincoln Ltd commence work on a new luxury spa and gym complex at Laceby Manor Golf Resort

A Lincolnshire construction specialist Rase Steels have appointed Tradeglaze [Jackson Windows by Tradeglaze] to supply double glazing at an upcoming project at the exclusive Laceby Manor Golf Course resort, set on the edge of the …»

Thermally broken update on classic W20 steel frames bringing new business for SWA members

The roll out of the W50 TB thermally broken steel frame system - which captures the classic appearance of the ubiquitous W20 profiles, while delivering contemporary standards of energy performance - has been gathering pace as building …»

NBP expands into Midlands with new Hinckley depot

Midlands installation companies will soon have 1,000s of products from the biggest brands in building plastics available for next day delivery, as NBP opens the doors to its Hinckley Depot in November.

NBP has been delivering …»

Green Room Fabrication sees continued growth with Leka Systems

Trade fabricator Green Room Fabrication has reported strong business growth since manufacturing the Leka Systems range. Having previously bought-in Leka products, the shrewd Berkshire-based business decided to go into fabrication to …»

Bohle introduces new aluminium Veribor suction lifter

Bohle has further enhanced its range of with the introduction of a new, aluminium, lever operated version.

Available with a choice of 2 or 3 suction cups, the aluminium Veribor suction lifter has been designed to deliver a …»

Timber Joinery fuels strong builders merchant growth in July

The latest report from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) reveals that builders’ merchants’ July sales were 14.5% higher year-on-year, with two less trading days. Average daily sales in July were up 25.5%.

Total …»

Roseview backs Widgets as ancillary partner

Renowned vertical sliding sash manufacturer, Roseview, continues to enjoy the wide range of dedicated ancillaries manufactured by Window Widgets specifically for their specialist VS sector.

The VS ancillary products from Window …»

Making home improvement dreams come True with Abcell

Glazed Extension Merchants Abcell are helping installers make home improvement dreams come true with the launch of Truedor composite doors.

This follows the successful launches of PVCu windows and doors and Ultraframe garden …»

Deceuninck Aluminium expands customer support team

Deceuninck Aluminium has expanded is customer support function with the appointment of Klare Dean as Customer Service Coordinator.

Starting out in the banking industry, Klare took a career break to raise her family, returning …»

Sales of foiled product more than double for Active Windows

Active Windows has reported that the volume of foiled product that it is manufacturing and installing has doubled over the last 12 months, thanks to the choice and availability of foils from its system supplier, aluplast.

The …»

aluplast doubles turnover over 24 month period

aluplast has doubled its turnover for the last two years, significantly expanding its market share through the introduction of new products, a market leading colour offer, customer acquisitions and continuing high levels of demand for …»

Endurance introduce the rose gold standard

As one of the most vibrant brands in the composite door sector, Endurance Doors have been designated as the official launch partner for the new Hardex Rose Gold finish from ERA, which includes handle, letterplate, finger pull and …»

Sheerline s new trailblazing Prestige aluminium bi fold

Sheerline has launched a new range of bi-fold doors, which extends its popular range of Sheerline Prestige aluminium windows and doors.

The new Sheerline Prestige bi-fold combines style, security, innovation and sustainability …»

Freefoam hits the mark with Weatherproof Systems

A wide range of colours and ease of installation are just two reasons why Weatherproof Systems has chosen Freefoam cladding to transform homes across Devon and beyond.

Terry Luscombe, Director of Weatherproof Systems, has been …»

Compliant and Creative Aluminium Windows and Doors

Hitting low U-value targets doesn’t mean missing out on design flexibility thanks to Senior Architectural Systems’ stylish range of PURe® aluminium windows and doors.

With the thermal-efficiency of aluminium windows set to …»

Vertik Al secures GSB Quality Seal

Vertik-Al is proud to announce that it has once again secured the GSB Quality Seal for Approved Coater Aluminium, achieving Master status.

The Birmingham-based powder coating specialist remains the only applicator in the UK …»

Yale supports Fire Door Safety Week 2021

Yale has pledged its support to Fire Door Safety Week for the fifth year running, underlining the company’s commitment to fire door safety and security.

The annual campaign, which will run from 20-26 September, raises awareness …»

5 Star invests 150 000 in new Training Academy

One of the West Midlands’ fastest growing home improvement specialists has invested over £150,000 into creating the next generation of fitters, installers and design consultants.

5 Star Windows and Conservatories, which has …»

Members Day at Leeds Armouries

It has now been two years since our last physical meeting that took place at the Imperial War Museum, Salford on the 24th October 2019. We are looking forward to welcoming our members and guests to a day of networking and discussion on …»

Vista secures new edge bander in less than 24 hours

Despite the challenges of unforeseeable production difficulties caused by a combination of Brexit, Covid-19, and the unpredictable British weather, award-winning composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has secured new state-of-the-art …»

Endurance go Ultra Premium with Avantal

Endurance Doors have just launched the ultra-premium Avantal composite door, which boasts all the features and appearance of a powder coated aluminium door yet based on the proven solid timber core chassis from their market-leading …»

Open letter Could your business get through another 2021 in 2022

We knew the road back from COVID and Lockdown would be bumpy but the challenges we and the window and door industry have contended with in the past year, have far exceeded our expectations.

It’s been incredibly tough, …»

Abcell chooses Haffner to support its growth strategy

Trade fabricator Abcell recently expanded into PVC-U fabrication as part of an ambitious growth strategy. It chose Haffner for the machinery it needed to support its plans and secure success.

Neville Gleed, Director of Abcell, …»

Modplan celebrates 25 years with VEKA

Leading trade fabricator Modplan is celebrating 25 years as a VEKA UK fabricator. To mark the anniversary, Neil Evans, VEKA UK’s Managing Director presented both Heidi Sachs and David Burles, founder and Co-Directors of Modplan, with a …»

New project images of a home refurbishment in Bristol

This stunning home refurbishment in Bristol has resulted in a home that has the perfect balance between contemporary and traditional. The minimal interior design and modern glazing combined with the large wooden beams and natural grey …»

Secondary glazing will make a difference to my electricity bills

Birmingham homeowner Jack Griffiths is looking forward to lower electricity bills now he has had secondary glazing manufactured and supplied by Granada Glazing to improve his property’s thermal efficiency.

In March 2021 he …»

HWL introduces Sheerline Prestige aluminium range

HWL Trade Frames has introduced the new Sheerline Prestige aluminium range from Garnalex, bolstering its existing portfolio of premium, PVC-U heritage and flush products.

The specialist trade fabricator will be offering its …»

Have homeowners fixed everything yet

I’m going to start by saying that things still look pretty good. Our customers are busy (probably if we’re honest, still a little too busy), and the housing market remains strong, with house price growth, according to the Nationwide, …»

Kolorseal and Hurst Doors

Hurst Doors, (Hurst Plastics Ltd), has a long established working partnership with Kolorseal Ltd. For over 13 years the company has been supplying colour coated products to the UK’s largest manufacturer of pvc-u door panels, composite …»

Certass letter questioning the GGF s use of FENSA data to create the latest report

Dear Ian

The recent industry news that GGF Group has collated data from its knowledge hub into a ‘Glazing Market Knowledge Report and is charging for copies may well rightly raise some alarm bells with local SME Installers. …»

Deceuninck fabricator Fastframe completes 2m first phase of Grand Union development

Deceuninck fabricator, Fastframe, has supplied a total of 1,385 windows and doors for Affinity House, the first of six phases scheduled for the Grand Union development in Alperton, Northwest London.

Working with Deceuninck …»

Sternfenster targets fully integrated digital quotation package

Sternfenster is developing a new, fully integrated online quotation package that is designed to offer its installer customers a complete, digital lead to delivery solution.

The new Proposal Builder system will allow installers …»

South Cheshire Glass uses Spectus Flush Casement windows for cottage renovation

Spectus windows and doors have been manufactured and installed at a detached cottage in Shavington, Cheshire. The property was fitted with sixteen Spectus flush casement windows, two circular casement windows and two sets of Elite 70 …»

Kall Kwik add experienced Technical Director to team

Danny Jones has joined Kall Kwik as their new Technical Director. Combining his wealth of experience alongside Chris Bailey, it’s believed that the machinery experts now have a level of industry expertise that can’t be matched in the …»

New appointments at Keylite strengthen Irish market

The fast growing roof window brand, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), has appointed three new Area Sales Managers to help increase sales for Irish builders’ merchants and contractors.

Dave Halleran, Ray Blake and Ian Kelly will …»

Elite by Frame Fast the five star range of glazing

Frame Fast has launched Elite, the five star range of windows, doors, conservatory roofs and glass, for installers looking to impress customers.

Nigel Leivers, Director at Frame Fast, says: “The industry has experienced …»

150 000 investment gets Pennine s new Sales Academy on its way

One of the North East’s leading home improvement specialists has invested more than £150,000 into a new training academy for its staff.

Pennine Home Improvements, which operates showrooms in Durham and Newcastle, is looking to …»

ASWS s steel windows shine the light on award winning London arcade redevelopment as shopping starts again

The UK's leading specialist in the refurbishment of steel windows and doors, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), is proud to have been involved in the detailed restoration and conservation of both timber and steel fenestration …»

Flat Glass Solutions To Exhibit At FENEX In 2021

One of the leading glass machinery companies in the UK fenestration sector, Flat Glass Solutions, are to exhibit at FENEX during the main event this September.

They join a growing number of companies who are taking advantage of …»

Central Window Systems welcomes local MP Nicola Richards

Full solution fabricator Central Window Systems was recently paid a visit by Conservative MP for West Bromwich East, Nicola Richards, kickstarting a renewed commitment to creating employment and growing the local economy.

As …»

Completely relaxed all the way to the Rocky Mountains br SWISSPACER Air ensures transport safety and pressure equalised insulating glass for the Humboldt Project in Denver

The 'Humboldt Project' was recently completed in the Whittier neighbourhood of Denver, USA. The modern residential complex of three single-family homes mainly inspires with its cubic architecture and large windows. Not least because of …»

Software investment helps AT Precision streamline processes and gear up for growth

Delivering excellent customer service relies on careful pre-planning and organisation behind the scenes, which is why leading aluminium bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has invested in a new open source ERP software to help …»

Total Hardware highlights coloured hardware trends

Nationwide hardware supplier Total Hardware has reported that it is seeing strong demand for its Anthracite Grey and Tungsten coloured hardware. Chris Pell, General Manager at Total Hardware, commented: “Coloured profiles have been …»

Frame Fast UK Promotes Nigel Leivers to Managing Director

Nigel Leivers has been appointed Managing Director at Frame Fast UK after 18 years with Derby’s leading trade manufacturer, stating that the secret of his success is listening carefully to customers and expanding to meet their …»

Yale Door and Window Solutions appoints Digital Marketing Executive

Yale is pleased to announce the appointment of Digital Marketing Executive Jermaine Hoffman.

Jermaine recently joined the team at the Willenhall office and brings a wealth of knowledge and skills, including several years of …»

Exemplary in terms of comfort energy efficiency and design

At its global headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé has renovated building B, a 258,333 sq. ft extension built in 1977, to make it a benchmark in energy efficiency. Electrochromic SageGlass glazing, which regulates both heat and …»

AT Precision experiences record summer as sales soar despite market disruptions

Leading aluminium bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has experienced a record few months, after taking on several new customers over the summer.

This follows the company’s impressive increase in sales of 342% since opening …»