Carl F Groupco strengthens door security offer with Yale Fortify 3 Star Cylinder

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has further enhanced its door security portfolio with the addition of the Yale Fortify TS007 3 Star Euro Profile Cylinder, delivering maximum protection against modern attack …»

Endurance Doors makes further investment into production operations

Endurance® Doors has made a further investment into enhancing its production operations.

Following the opening in September 2025 of a remodelled door assembly line - which draws on best practice techniques from a range of …»

Fentrade adds AluK Iconik Bifold Door to its portfolio

Independent trade manufacturer Fentrade is adding the Iconik Bifold Door from AluK to its product portfolio, further strengthening its aluminium offer for installers seeking a high impact, competitively positioned bifold …»

John Fredericks agrees new 10 year contract with VEKA

John Fredericks Plastics has confirmed a new 10-year supply agreement with VEKA, reaffirming a long-standing relationship that supports the company’s commitment to consistent, reliable product supply for its installer …»

Deceuninck launches five new premium foils

Deceuninck, has launched five new, premium-quality, foil colours, giving its fabricator-base a distinct competitive edge.

Beige Grey, Shine Beige, Shine Dark Graphite, Green Grey and Turner Malt Oak on white, will join …»

Glyngary invests 250 000 to boost capacity and cut lead times

Glyngary Joinery has invested £250,000 in new machinery to expand production capacity and reduce lead times - all while upholding the craftsmanship that defines its heritage.

The latest investment includes new profiling …»

Explores the true cost of poor quality glazing products

The cost of poor quality – and why it’s never worth the saving

In the glazing industry, price pressure is nothing new. Installers, fabricators, and specifiers are all being asked to do more for less, often with …»

Topline Glass launches in house AI order processing system

Topline Glass has developed a new AI-powered order processing system designed to improve accuracy, efficiency and customer service across its operations.

Named COLBi – short for Customer Order Logic & Build interface …»

Vertik Al chart reveals monotones dominated in 2025

Data from the UK’s largest independent powder coater, Vertik-Al reveals that monotones dominated in 2025. Its annual paint audit - tracking powder usage across its vertical and three horizontal lines over a 12 month period - …»

Eurocell and Biffa expand successful PVC u recycling partnership ahead of 2026 rollout

Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer and recycler of PVC-U windows and doors, has announced the expansion of its successful recycling partnership with Biffa, following a highly effective trial designed to help the trade …»

Heritage Trade Frames reports sales growth for Stellar Slimline Bifold Door

Trade fabricator Heritage Trade Frames is reporting sustained growth for its Stellar Slimline Bifold Door, with sales increasing by more than 55% over a three-year period.

Lee Darcy, Sales and Marketing Manager at Heritage …»

Haffner strengthens future strategy with majority shareholding transition

Leading machinery innovators Haffner Ltd has announced a strategic step to future-proof the business, with Managing Director Matt Thomas becoming the company’s majority shareholder.

The move reinforces Haffner’s …»

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance FGIA

SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS (Jan. 2026) – The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated report addressing causes of glass breakage by reducing damage to edges, corners and surfaces. IGMA TR-3401-25, …»

Endurance Doors maintains commitment to customer success

‪To ensure new and potential customers can reap the full benefits of its continually evolving offer, Endurance® Doors has strengthened its sales function.

The manufacturer of premium composite doors for the discerning …»

Archibald Kenrick and Sons celebrates 25 years with Secured by Design

Archibald Kenrick and Sons is celebrating 25 years as a member of Secured by Design, marking a significant milestone for a company with more than two centuries of manufacturing heritage.

Established in 1791, Kenricks has …»

VEKA leads industry standards with windows product set achieving CCPI conformance

VEKA plc has set a new benchmark for construction product information after becoming the first UK systems house to achieve conformance with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) for its Windows product set.

The …»

Kenrick enhances AK Safe Secure with new automatic self locking feature

Kenrick has further enhanced the functionality of its AK Safe Secure smart lock box with the introduction of a new automatic self-locking feature, designed to improve security, efficiency and peace of mind for facility …»

New motorised version of slimline SL16 integral blind launched

The increasingly popular ScreenLine® SL16 slim integral blind system, which is perfect for 24mm IGUs and exclusively available in the UK from Morley Glass within its Uni-Blinds® range, is now available in a motorised version …»

SPW equals a great new addition to Senior s window range

Leading aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has added further strength to its extensive product range with the launch of the new SPW+ Tilt & Turn Open In aluminium window system.

The …»

Securistyle unveils premium Sterling Advance Window Hinge

Securistyle is proud to launch the Sterling Advance Window Hinge, a next-generation self-balancing hinge system with exceptional natural ventilation, superior weather sealing, and smooth, reliable operation for projecting top-hung …»

Consort strengthens security offering with introduction of Yale Fortify 3 Star Cylinder

Leading window and door manufacturer Consort will introduce the Yale Fortify 3 Star Euro Profile Cylinder to its product range from January 2026 – further deepening a partnership built on shared values of quality and …»

Eurocell makes strong progress with its branch growth strategy

It opened and relocated 11 branches last year to increase support for local trade communities in the UK

Eurocell has made significant progress on its branch-growth strategy, rounding 2025 off with a total of 11 new branches and …»

Keylite provides bespoke ridge windows for contemporary self build

Situated in the peaceful neighbourhood of Gilford, Northern Ireland, this ultramodern self-build is home to Clarke Graham and his family. Overlooking stunning views of the River Bann and the surrounding rural landscape, the property …»

The Residence Collection brings visual appeal and energy efficiency to stunning Claybanks Estates development

January 2026: Located in Heswall on the Wirral, Claybanks Estates is a luxury four home development which blends contemporary design with cutting-edge performance. The project is a collaboration between fabricator HWL windows and flush …»

Eurocell launches SureSpec to set new compliance standards for window and door specification

Eurocell has become the UK’s first systems house to take full control of the window and door specification process with the launch of SureSpec, a fully audited model designed to eliminate gaps between design intent and final …»

UKO Glass Enhances Production with New Schiavo Cross Belt Arising Machine

UKO Glass has announced a significant upgrade to its production capabilities with the installation of a new Schiavo Cross Belt arising machine. Based at their toughening plant and supplied by P.A.L Machinery, this new machine is part …»

Carl F Groupco adds Axiom High Security Hinge to its range

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has further expanded its product portfolio with the addition of the Axiom High Security Hinge from Dynamic Hardware.

Commenting on the introduction, Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F …»

Endurance Aluminium boosts installer sales support

Internal aluminium screening has become a popular inclusion in both residential and commercial developments, as designers and specifiers search for flexible systems that maintain bright, open environments while enabling the definition …»

BDC Aluminium is the go to solution for flexible interior layouts

Internal aluminium screening has become a popular inclusion in both residential and commercial developments, as designers and specifiers search for flexible systems that maintain bright, open environments while enabling the definition …»

Rugby club gets an upgrade with high performance steel door

A local rugby club in Newcastle-under-Lyme has upgraded the security of its premises with the installation of a brand-new high-performance steel fire exit door from Robust UK.

Newcastle (Staffs) Rugby Union Football Club …»

Western Window Systems to serve as title sponsor and be highlighted in 2026 Living by Design Virtual Showhouse

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Western Window Systems, part of the MITER Brands portfolio and a leading manufacturer of moving glass walls and windows that bring indoor and outdoor spaces together, recently announced it will serve as a title …»

Endurance Doors assures customers of continued exclusivity

Endurance® Doors, the manufacturer of high-end composite doors, is assuring customers of its commitment to ensuring the continued exclusivity of its products.

To protect the premium quality levels which are a cornerstone of …»

Eurocell opens new Chelmsford trade branch

Eurocell, the UK’s leading specialist in home improvement products, has expanded its nationwide network with the opening of a brand-new trade branch in Chelmsford.

Located at 4 Northumberland Court, Montrose Road, …»

TIMELESS A technical long lasting transparent shower glass from Saint Gobain Glass now available in the UK

Saint-Gobain Glass has launched TIMELESS®, an innovative shower glass designed to meet the growing demand for more sustainable, easy to clean, anti-corrosion glass.

TIMELESS® is a fully mineral coating that achieves …»

Hull based home improvement specialist EYG says investment and new products can help it build on a 15 surge in domestic sales in 2025

Hull-based home improvement specialist EYG achieved a 15% surge in sales to domestic clients in its 55th year in business.

The impressive performance in supplying windows, doors, conservatories, orangeries and garden rooms to …»

Builders Merchant October value sales up 0 2 year on year volumes up 0 8

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in January, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in October 2025 were up +0.2% compared to the same month a year before. Year-on-year volumes were …»

Silicone success for Knightstone Property with Xpert

When Knightstone Property undertook the ambitious conversion of a former private school in Weston-Super-Mare into nine high-spec apartments, they knew they needed high-performance products to match the project’s premium …»

MILGARD Windows and Doors makes a multimillion dollar investment to drive innovation in 2026

TACOMA, Wash. — MILGARD Windows and Doors, a manufacturer of vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum windows and patio doors, and part of the MITER Brands™ portfolio, recently announced it has completed a significant renovation of …»

BDC Aluminium adds two experienced figures to growing team

Since their acquisition by Rocal Group in early 2024, BDC Aluminium has already seen significant growth.

The Essex-based business, founded in 2008 and specialising in the fabrication of aluminium windows and doors for both …»

Smarter Van Security From VanGuardian and Kolorseal

Kolorseal Ltd and VanGuardian UK are working together to help reduce van crime and tool thefts which has seen a sharp rise across the UK.

The VanGuardian patented Zonal alarm system was designed and developed by Mike Horsfall …»

Residence 9 windows installed as part of Grade II listed farmhouse renovation in Leicestershire

January 2026: A remarkable rural Grade II listed farmhouse renovation project in Nuneaton, Leicestershire has been elevated with the installation of Residence 9 windows from The Residence Collection, bringing timeless charm and modern …»

Carl F Groupco strengthens sales management team with new appointment

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has announced the appointment of Dave Walker as Sales Manager. Dave will be a familiar name to many within the industry, having built a strong reputation through senior sales roles …»

Vista Panels appoints Chris Burrows as Managing Director

Vista Panels has appointed Chris Burrows as Managing Director, strengthening its leadership team as the business looks ahead to 2026 with a clear focus on its next phase of growth.

Chris brings more than 25 years of experience …»

Haffner celebrates 100 years of machinery excellence

1st January, 2026 marks the centenary of Haffner Germany, the world-leading manufacturer of PVC-U and aluminium fabrication technology. Dave Thomas, CEO and founder of Haffner Ltd, said: “Haffner machines have transformed the …»

DAWS Announces 1 4m Investment to Power Further Growth in 2026

DAWS, one of the UK’s leading trade aluminium fabricators, has capped off 2025 with a bold statement of intent: a £1.4 million investment in new state-of-the-art machinery and expanded manufacturing space, designed to propel the …»

ERA Appoints New Customer Service and Internal Sales Director

ERA’s new Customer Service and Internal Sales Director has stressed the importance of taking a customer first approach into 2026 as she moves into the role.

Sheena Kotecha, who brings more than 15 years of experience across …»

Heritage Trade Frames unlocks upselling potential with Yale SensCheck

Smart home security continues to represent one of the most dynamic growth opportunities for the window and door industry and Bolton-based Heritage Trade Frames is ensuring its customers are front and centre of that …»

Trust Is Now the Installer s Strongest Sales Tool

Ultion reveals why brand reputation is replacing technical detail as the key driver of premium hardware sales

For years, security sales have revolved around specification. Star ratings, accreditations and test results gave …»

Aluminium Shapes Ushers In New Era For Aluminium Sustainability

Aluminium Shapes, the UK specialist for bespoke aluminium extrusion, machining and finishing, has launched Ali4 - a new, greener aluminium billet that has a carbon footprint that’s more than three times smaller than the global …»

Yale expands Lifetime Total Trust Guarantee with 5 000 homeowner protection

Yale has unveiled its expanded Lifetime Total Trust Guarantee – delivering one of the most comprehensive security guarantees on the market and giving fabricators, installers and homeowners a powerful new level of …»