Carl F Groupco expands portfolio with addition of Dynamic Hardware range

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has just announced it has further expanded its range with the addition of the Dynamic Hardware suite of products.

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

Framexpress answers customer demand for patio doors and commercial doors with expansion of Ali by Framexpress range

Leading trade fabricator, Framexpress, has introduced a patio door and commercial door to its Ali by Framexpress range, answering customers demand for a wider range of higher spec as standard aluminium glazing solutions.

Ali by …»

Vertik Al applies more warmer tones in 2024

Vertik-Al’s annual colour audit has shown that 2024 was dominated by neutrals and various shades of grey, especially warm greys.

Khaki Grey, Moss Grey, Silk Grey and Pebble Grey all rank in the company’s top 20 most …»

What has DAWS new concealed trickle ventilation solution and a Mullet haircut got in common

Well now that we have your attention – mullets were super smart once (apparently!), but over time things have moved on.

It’s exactly the same with trickle vents. Up until now, visible trickle vents have been a …»

Promat provides fire resistant glazing solutions for Sheffield s landmark Kangaroo Works

Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new …»

Eurocell introduces a new 150mm cavity closer system as demand grows for wider cavities

Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of PVC-U building products, has introduced its advanced 150mm Cavalok cavity closer system, this evolved design builds on the original 150mm system to support housebuilders …»

Freefoam perfect partner for Principality Plastics Warehouse

Freefoam Building Products Ltd has been described as key to the growth of new customer Principality Plastics Warehouse Ltd, supporting the specialist stockist with leads and new business opportunities.

Principality Plastics …»

Eurocell and Tremco CPG pioneering a new era in airtightness and weather resistance for modern building facades

Addressing industry challenges

Eurocell, renowned for its high performing Modus and Logik window and door systems, partnered with illbruck (a brand of Tremco CPG UK) to tackle a crucial, underestimated …»

Aluprof Excel in Passivhaus Projects

Passivhaus design is a set of standards and design principles to achieve exceptional energy efficiency, significantly reducing heating and cooling demands in buildings. By employing rigorous insulation standards, airtight construction …»

The Benefits of Chrome Free Pre treatment

Architectural powder coating is widely recognised for its ability to provide a durable, aesthetically pleasing finish to aluminium windows, doors and facades. Central to the performance and longevity of powder coated fenestration is …»

A Plus Aluminium helps transform 1930s bungalow

Windows and doors from A Plus Aluminium have been used in the transformation of a two-bedroom 1930s bungalow into a modern family home.

When Kate and Liam bought a run-down bungalow in a peaceful area of Harpenden, they were …»

Black is the new grey CDW Systems MD predicts major colour shift in fenestration for 2025

Jeremy Phillips, Managing Director of leading specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems, discusses why black finishes are set to overtake grey as the most popular colour choice for aluminium windows and doors.

After nearly a …»

Jack Aluminium Systems starts 2025 with sales team expansion

Following a year of strong growth and product innovation, Jack Aluminium Systems rang in the new year by expanding its sales team, welcoming Jeremy Angel as its newest National Sales Manager.

This strategic addition is a direct …»

Western Window Systems selected to outfit The New American Home 2025 project

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Western Window Systems, a leading manufacturer of moving glass walls and windows that bring indoor and outdoor spaces together, recently unveiled it has been named the exclusive window and door provider for The …»

Roto looks ahead to 90th anniversary at press event

The directors of the Roto Group launched a new marketing tagline, reflected on a globally challenging economic year and looked ahead to 2025 with a focus on digitalisation, automation and sustainability initiatives at the company’s …»

Country Hardwood raises the bar with 0 7 U value glazing

Leading UK 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 …»

Stedek welcomes Shivani Kattri as new Business Development Manager

Stedek, the Walsall-based window fabricator, is delighted to announce the appointment of Shivani Kattri as its new Business Development Manager. Shivani joins Stedek with seven and a half years of experience at the Residence …»

Yale unveils Postmaster Professional TS008 Slim Letterplate

Yale has introduced the Postmaster Professional TS008 Slim Letterplate, its most streamlined design to date, offering top-tier security, exceptional durability, and a modern, sleek look.

Engineered to meet the highest industry …»

Genius PVC Trade Frames Achieves Self Certification and Secured by Design Accreditation

Norwich-based fabricator Genius PVC Trade Frames has significantly enhanced its security credentials by achieving both self-certification capabilities for PAS24 and Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation. This achievement applies to …»

Kenrick launches groundbreaking AK Touch Secure smart door locking solution

The oldest hardware business in the industry is about to launch the very latest in smart locking security innovation. The groundbreaking AK Touch Secure™ from Kenrick offers a seamless blend of smart technology and high-quality …»

Fentrade adds AluK S67 Inline Sliding Door to its portfolio

Trade fabricator Fentrade has announced it will be adding the AluK S67 Inline Sliding Door to its portfolio. Fentrade’s Managing Director, Chris Reeks, said: “The S67 is a stylish and versatile solution that’s …»

Country Hardwood invests 700k in cutting edge CNC machinery

Country Hardwood, a leading manufacturer of bespoke hardwood products, has announced a significant £700,000 investment in cutting-edge CNC machinery.

Established in 2007, Country Hardwood offers a comprehensive array of …»

Origin Joins QUALICOAT

QUALICOAT UK & Ireland are delighted to welcome into membership Origin who have recently been awarded their QUALICOAT licence. Origin join a growing number of powder coaters across the UK & Ireland who are taking advantage of …»

October Merchant sales rally with a 7 3 month on month increase

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in December, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in October were up +1.2% compared to the same month last year. Volume sales climbed +2.7% while prices …»

Premier performance to help your business shape up in 2025

When it comes to arched and angled frames, finding the right partner can make all the difference. By investing in cutting-edge technology and nurturing a highly-skilled team of specialists, Premier Arches is ideally positioned to help …»

SILKAselect Trade Partners say U values and Triple Glazing are Customers Top Priority in 2025

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 …»

Crittall Windows expands team with new regional sales manager appointment

Leading steel window and door manufacturer, Crittall Windows, has strengthened its team by appointing a new Regional Sales Manager at its headquarters in Essex.

Rob Sampaio joined the team in October 2024 and, having previously …»

The Skills Shortage in Our Industry

Not too many decades ago you became skilled in a profession such as joinery, plumbing or glazing, by becoming an apprentice with a company where a skilled person taught you how to become a skilled craftsperson over a period of a few …»

Deylight Windows boosts production with Kombimatec

Deylight Windows has invested in a Kombimatec DGS530 Electronic Double Mitre Saw, designed specifically for high-precision profile cutting.

U-PVC glazing manufacturer and fitters Deylight Windows has operated since 2010 in the …»

Duplus Launches Advanced Off Site Structural Silicone Bonding Service

Duplus, a leading rooflight manufacturer, is now offering architects, architectural glazing system suppliers, builders and developers an advanced off-site structural silicone bonding (SSB) service to enhance building …»

Western Window Systems unveils new design studio in California

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Western Window Systems, part of the MITER Brands portfolio and a leader in designing modern windows and doors that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, recently unveiled its new design studio …»

Dekko expands commercial market offering with Fully Reversible Window launch

Dekko Window Systems, a leading trade fabricator known for its premium uPVC and aluminium products, has added the Deceuninck Fully Reversible Window (FRW) to its product lineup. This strategic move marks Dekko's expansion into the …»

CAB Welcomes Minimal Frame Projects

The CAB Team and I are pleased to welcome Minimal Frame Projects into membership of the Association. There have been eleven new members joining CAB in the last few months of 2024 and we have several companies who are keen to join in …»

The Key to Architectural Powder Coating Sustainability

Architectural Aluminium Powder Coating is applied using the well known methodology of spraying electrostatically charged fine polyester based powders onto a product. Coated aluminium products are then heated to an optimum temperature …»

Enfield Speciality Doors now on NBS Source

Enfield Speciality Doors now on NBS Source for easy fire door specification

Enfield Speciality Doors is the latest manufacturer to join NBS and list its products on NBS Source, the construction product library and specification …»

BSI team pass Eurocell s window fabrication course with flying colours

Members of BSI’s Fenestration team joined Eurocell in November at its Technical Centre in Derbyshire, for an engaging day focused on certification and to be put through their paces on Eurocell’s window fabrication …»

Q3 Merchant value sales rose 1 7 quarter on quarter but were 2 6 adrift of last year s sales

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales for Q3 2024 were down -2.6% compared to Q3 2023, with volume sales down -2.8% and prices virtually the same (+0.2%). With …»

Kolorseal Created Ivory Cream Dream Home

Colour coating windows, doors and roofline can be a technical advantage for fabricators and in-stallers, as homeowners may need help deciding what works with different bricks and rendering.

This was the case with one …»

Uni Blinds integral blinds made with Planitherm One tick all the boxes

The powerful combination of Uni-Blinds® integral blinds made with Planitherm One glass offers window and door installers increased sales opportunities as it taps into homeowners’ growing appetite for improved energy …»

Camden Drives Sustainability in Window Door Manufacturing with Support from Rapierstar

Camden Group, the UK’s largest PVCu window and door manufacturer, has relied on Rapierstar as its trusted supply chain partner for over a decade to ensure their products achieve top-tier fastener durability and …»

Dekko ramps up production with 350 000 investment in cutting edge machinery

Industry-leading trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has significantly boosted its production capabilities following a £350,000 investment in a state-of-the-art Haffner SBA-5 automated machining centre.

The cutting-edge …»

A Plus Aluminium supplies products for new build garden room

A Plus Aluminium partners with Admiral Homespace to replace an old conservatory with a light-filled garden room with excellent connectivity.

When it came to replacing an out-dated conservatory with a new build garden room, Mr …»

New Sales Manager for Glazerite UK Group

Leading trade fabricator Glazerite has appointed a new Area Sales Manager for the South West region. Industry stalwart Jason Scrivens joined Glazerite last month and brings over two decades of fenestration experience to the …»

Bright prospects for sports SMART Campus building in Bordeaux France

SMART Building - Connected Sports Center, Université de Bordeaux, Pessac/France

Bright prospects for sports - SMART Campus building in Bordeaux (France)

Located in Bordeaux, the SMART Building opened its doors in …»

Saint Gobain Glass has won the coveted Design of the Year Award for its Eden New Bailey project at this year s Glass Focus awards

The awards took place in London on Friday 22nd November, and The Design of the Year Award – Flat (supported by the Glass and Glazing Federation) recognises an amazing feat of flat glass design.

The Eden – New Bailey …»

GGF and FENSA collaborate with Keystone Market Research and Business Pilot in publication of Autumn Market Knowledge Report

The GGF and FENSA has published its bi-annual Glazing Market Knowledge Report in collaboration with Business Pilot and Keystone Market Research, giving essential insight into upcoming industry fluctuations and trends. The document …»

Multiple awards received by GGF members

The Glass & Glazing Federation is proud to highlight that eight out of the 14 winners at this year’s G24 Awards ceremony are GGF members. With judging focused on quality, innovation, energy and evolution, award criteria …»

Meet the driving force behind the manufacturing of Window Widgets industry bestseller

3 December 2024: Window Widgets universal load-bearing window product Jacks is an industry bestseller with fabricators and installers selling more than four-million since its launch.

Stuart Etheridge, Jacks Production …»

Winners announced at the G24 Awards

The G24 Awards celebrated excellence in the UK glass and glazing industry on Friday night, 29 November at a prestigious black-tie gala at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Hosted by the talented comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons, this …»

Warwick North West crowned G Awards Fabricator of the Year in week of double victory

Liverpool-based Warwick North West has capped off an extraordinary week with two prestigious industry awards, crowned by winning "Fabricator of the Year" at the G-Awards 2024, the fenestration industry's premier …»