30 years of IFO and QUBUS

IFO and QUBUS are prominent German service providers specialising in surface engineering and metalwork. Established in 1995, they have built a reputation for delivering practical, solution-oriented advice and comprehensive services to …»

Hot box testing confirms 0 85 W mK U value rating on Apeer 70mm composite door

As part of its ongoing commitment to manufacturing the most thermally efficient composite doors on the UK market, Apeer confirms that recent hot box testing of its 70mm range has been confirmed by IFT Rosenheim to have a U-value rating …»

Whitesales Rebrands Popular Rooflight Range to Target Residential Market

Whitesales, the leading UK rooflight manufacturer, has rebranded its popular em.glaze Economy rooflight to em.glaze Resi in a move to help highlight its position as a product perfectly suited for the residential market. It comes after …»

Shelforce urges Government to include people with learning disabilities in construction skills drive

As Learning Disability Week (June 16-22) approaches, Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer Shelforce is calling on the government to ensure that people with learning disabilities are not left behind in the latest construction …»

Fentrade appoints new Technical Manager

Trade fabricator Fentrade has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Nigel Davies as its new Technical Manager.

Chris Reeks, Director of Fentrade, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nigel to …»

Total Hardware appoints Stephen Faulkner as Operations Manager

Total Hardware has announced the appointment of Stephen Faulkner as Operations Manager, marking a significant step forward in the company’s continued growth and future strategy.

familiar face to many in the industry, …»

ODL Europe s doubles its in house door prep facility

ODL Europe has completed a six-figure investment in its in-house door prep facility, doubling its footprint and significantly increasing its prepping capacity. Suzanne Nicholl, Head of Sales and Marketing at ODL Europe, said: …»

Crittall forges new partnership with Secco Sistemi

Crittall Windows has announced a new strategic collaboration with Secco Sistemi, the renowned Italian manufacturer of high-performance steel windows and doors systems. The partnership represents a further commitment by Crittall to …»

Sliding into first place Glideline welcomes shift in patio door preference confirmed by Keystone Market Research

Nationwide aluminium manufacturer, Glideline, has welcomed new findings from the latest Keystone Market Research report, which confirms that sliding doors have overtaken bifold doors as the UK’s most popular patio door …»

Yale launches Dual Lock for smart and secure window locking

Yale has officially launched the Yale Dual Lock – a next-generation window locking solution that combines superior mechanical strength, streamlined installation, and full smart home integration. Developed with fabricators, …»

Allan Brothers launches new Oxfordshire showroom

Allan Brothers, the UK’s oldest timber window and door manufacturer, has opened a new showroom to serve Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and the Home Counties regions.

Blenheim Palace Sawmills, a nineteenth-century barn …»

Crittall s crafted curves help surrealist art take form in London

Iconic steel frame manufacturer Crittall Windows has partnered with artist Alex Chinneck to deliver A Week at the Knees, a jaw-dropping headline installation for Clerkenwell Design Week 2025.

Installed in London’s …»

Legacy VS bowls over Bolsover conservation officers

When homeowner Pak Carr faced an estimate of £5,000 to repair signs of rot in his home’s wooden sash windows, he knew he had a decision to make.

The four-bedroom house was built less than ten years ago in a …»

Q1 Builders Merchant value sales up 0 9 year on year But March sales up 7 2

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales for Q1 2025 were up +0.9% compared to Q1 2024. There was a moderate increase in volume sales (+3.9%), while prices came down …»

Gema Joins QUALICOAT

We are delighted to announce that Gema have joined QUALICOAT UK & Ireland as an equipment supplier member. We welcome their commitment to QUALICOAT and their input to continuously develop the Association’s …»

Low carbon glass is poised for growth but barriers continue to affect adoption

Low-carbon glass is expected to become a mainstream specification choice over the next five years, but concerns around its performance, cost and limited awareness are still preventing wider adoption today, according to new research …»

G25 Awards are back Entries now open

The organisers of the G-Awards are pleased to confirm that the G24 Awards will take place on Friday 28 November 2025, returning to the London Hilton Park Lane.

After a record-breaking number of entries last year, the glass and …»

Emplas endorses ERA s commitment to an excellent customer experience

When Emplas, one of the UK’s leading window and door fabricators, began its search for a new hardware partner to support its established range of PVCu doors and composite doors, it wasn’t long before they turned to home …»

John Fredericks partners with Haffner for machinery upgrade

Leading trade fabricator John Fredericks Plastics has invested in a new Graf Synergy SLS – Single Head CNC Cill Welder from machinery experts Haffner. The new machine delivers seamless, high quality welds reinforcing John …»

Glyngary launches free digital marketing fitness audit to help installers

Cheshire-based Glyngary Joinery, a leading trade-only supplier of handcrafted timber windows and doors, has teamed up with digital marketing experts Nix Collective to offer installer customers a free digital fitness audit - designed to …»

It s time to trust timber

Lee Parrott, Managing Director of GB Joinery, says installers should embrace timber projects instead of shying away from them.

After dedicating my entire working life to joinery, starting at the age of 19 and continuing a …»

Senior Architectural Systems unveils its new SPD150 commercial door

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturers, is opening up new opportunities in the commercial market thanks to the launch of its new SPD150 aluminium door …»

Yale achieves new EPDs for domestic window hardware range

Yale is pleased to announce the successful release of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for five of its leading domestic window hardware products, Vertex Decorative Furniture, Defender Hinge range, the Expede Window Bracket, …»

The Residence Collection launches new timber alternative door range

The Residence Collection is pleased to announce the launch of its brand-new timber alternative entrance door, which perfectly complements the existing window and door collections available from the company.

The all new open-in …»

ERA Adds Doctors Door Knocker to Fab Fix Range

The premium Fab&Fix range of suited hardware from leading manufacturer of fenestration solutions, ERA, has been strengthened with the addition of a new Doctors Knocker.

Inspired by the Georgian period design used originally …»

Apeer aims BIGGer with evolving partnership

Door manufacturer Apeer Doors recently welcomed Blinds in Glass Group to its Ballymena based factory site for in-depth product training and strategy talks concerning the growing distribution of Apeer doors across the UK. As part of the …»

ECDS launches Dinky Door range for heritage properties

Entrance Composite Door Solutions (ECDS) has announced the launch of its Dinky Door Collection, specifically designed to meet the challenges installers face when working with heritage properties.

The new range features a …»

Aluminium isn t taking over uPVC it s enhancing it says Framexpress

As demand for aluminium continues to surge in popularity, Framexpress says its Ali by Framexpress range enhances its customers offering, alongside its extensive uPVC fabrication.

The Telford-based fabricator introduced its …»

Greg Johnson Spring Statement Shows Substance

Warwick North West Managing Director, Greg Johnson, shares his thoughts on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement and what it means for the fenestration industry.

The Chancellor's Spring Statement has brought welcome …»

SILKA expands its smart glazing options with the launch of integral blinds

Innovative aluminium glazing brand SILKA has expanded its product range with the launch of factory-fitted integral blinds, offering a smarter solution for light control, privacy, and energy efficiency.

Available across …»

Morley Glass bangs the steel drum louder for waste re use

An innovative scheme developed to ensure more waste packaging can be reused, rather than recycled or sent to landfill, is on track to break its target of giving a second lease of life to more than 2,000 steel drums by the end of this …»

New windows and doors for Cambridgeshire Home

Specialist aluminium fabricator, A Plus Aluminium has supplied trade partner, Admiral Homespace with a selection of Crown windows and doors for installation in a detached home in Cambridgeshire.

When it came to sourcing …»

GB Joinery achieves outstanding U Values of 1 2 for timber windows

GB Joinery, a leading manufacturer of premium timber windows and doors, has achieved U-Values as low as 1.2 W/(m²K) for its windows through ER Certification Ltd.

With growing demand for energy-efficient solutions, GB …»

New Rapierstar STARFIX PFT fixing sets new standards for installation ease and quality

A new button-head version of Rapierstar's popular STARFIX® masonry fixing, which incorporates a unique combination of advanced design features, enables PVCu and timber window and door installers to work faster and achieve a …»

Kenrick announces partnership with Window Ware for AK Touch Secure

Kenricks has announced that Window Ware has become a national distributer of AK Touch Secure™, the new high-security Smart door locking system.

Window Ware’s decision to stock AK Touch Secure™ reinforces its commitment to …»

Senior promotes Phil Guy to national sales manager role

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of aluminium fenestration solutions, has appointed Phil Guy to the role of national sales manager.

Phil brings over 15 years of experience in the glass and …»

Keylite appoints new Head of Marketing to lead next phase of brand growth

Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), an award-winning manufacturer renowned for its quality and innovation, has appointed Ross Telford as its new Head of Marketing.

With over 20 years of experience across B2B and B2C marketing, Ross …»

February Builders Merchants value sales fall 2 7 Volumes flat 0 1 as price drops 2 6

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in February were down -2.7% compared to the same month in 2024. Volume sales remain flat (-0.1%) while prices dropped …»

Senior pledges to bee part of the solution with new biodiversity initiative

There’s a buzz of activity at Senior Architectural Systems’ Rotherham manufacturing facility – and it’s not just from the factory floor. The leading manufacturer of aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling has installed its first …»

Pure Vista announces new RIBA Approved CPD

Pure Vista are excited to share their new RIBA Approved ‘The Architects Guide to Glass Balustrade’ CPD!

The new RIBA CPD will guide you through the world of glass balustrade, from types of glass balustrade, force …»

Glyngary invests 60 000 in cutting edge quoting software

Cheshire-based timber window and door specialist Glyngary Joinery has invested £60,000 in a state-of-the-art quoting and ordering platform, which officially went live in April. The move marks the latest milestone in …»

Built to fit first time Premier Arches wins over Window Cladding

Premier Arches, the specialist manufacturer of arched and angled uPVC window and door frames, has been praised by Thornton-Cleveleys-based trade supplier Window & Cladding Trade & DIY Centre for delivering high-quality, …»

Bradley Scott Windows appointed as Gerda doors installer

Gerda doors UK distributor Pioneer Trading Company has recently taken on Tamworth based home improvement company Bradley Scott Windows as one of its approved Gerda doors installers. Founder and director Andy Farrington felt that there …»

Out of this world innovation from Senior helps shape Nottinghamshire s new science centre

The new Planetarium & Science Discovery Centre at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton-in-Ashfield is bringing the universe a little closer to home, thanks to a stellar combination of innovative architecture and high-performance glazing …»

Add summer living to your door portfolio with Apeer stable doors

Responding to the growing needs for lifestyle doors in busy homes where children and pets need to be contained even on the most glorious of summer days, installers may want to offer a stable door. Apeer’s stable door range is the …»

ERA adds all new stylish finish to revolutionary TouchKey range

ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security and fenestration component providers, is launching its popular smart door security solution, TouchKey, in an all-new Architectural Black finish.

Already available in stylish …»

Carl F Groupco adds Kenrick AK Touch Secure to its range

Independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has further expanded its smart technology offer with the addition of the new Kenrick AK Touch Secure™ smart locking solution.

Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F Groupco, said: …»

One every minute the rate homes in England need energy related upgrades to meet 2050 net zero target

• Analysis of EPC data by home improvement specialists Eurocell, has found there are an estimated 12,778,637 homes in England that have a rating of D or below
• It means almost one home every minute in England needs …»

Brackenwood Windows join Secured by Design

Hampshire-based Brackenwood Windows are one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.

Established in 1987, Brackenwood has been a trusted name in the fenestration industry …»

Esk Glazing Interiors where design meets security

Renowned provider of quality glazing and design services, Esk Glazing + interiors, is one of the latest companies to join Secured by Design, the official police security initiative.

Founded in 1974 in Montrose, Angus, Esk …»