Aluminium simplified

With an industry leading OTIF on PVC-U, Deceuninck has committed to redefine expectations of service in aluminium with a major restructure of Deceuninck Aluminium, bringing new flexibility and expert technical support to its …»

Pilkington UK opens new glass production line in St Helens

- Pilkington UK completes biggest investment in St Helens in decades
- UK’s heritage in rolled texture glass production safeguarded with new production line
- Project will help glass manufacturer save 15,000 tonnes of …»

Deceuninck brings PVC U service and support to aluminium supply

Deceuninck has committed to shake-up aluminium window and door supply, creating a single point of service, technical support and contact for delivery for its aluminium and PVC-U businesses.

The move, which brings Decalu by …»

Edgetech Super Spacer supports ambitious sustainability vision on Paris project

An ambitious office development in Paris has become the latest project to benefit from Quanex company Edgetech’s world-leading Super Spacer® technology.

Located in the thriving suburb of Malakoff, the striking new …»

Uni Switch enables installers to unlock the potential of switchable smart glass

For homeowners and commercial clients looking to install the ultimate tech-based shading and privacy solution in their property, there is no better option than Uni-Switch® switchable smart glass from Morley Glass as many visitors …»

Trade Window Centre Launch New Hand Finished Door Range with Comprehensive Features

Trade Window Centre (TWC), part of the UKO Group, have extended their offering with a new range of composite doors. Built to last and made to impress, the new range comes in over 30 colours and a large range of styles and glass to …»

New cost savings and guaranteed prices for fabricators Anglo gets back to business under Sullivan

Paul Sullivan has returned to the helm of window and door steel reinforcement specialist, Anglo with a mission to support fabricators in driving down costs and maximising margins.

Now part of the Amari Metals Engineering Group …»

Senior delivers fenestration package for new Monkwearmouth Hospital development

Senior Architectural Systems has supplied a high-performance aluminium fenestration package as part of the major redevelopment of Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland.

Designed by Ryder Architecture and built by main contractor …»

Modplan further strengthens its management team with new sales appointment

Leading trade fabricator Modplan has further strengthened its sales management team with the appointment of Phil Ruggles as Business Development Manager

Phil brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the fenestration …»

Edgetech Super Spacer technology delivers energy efficiency for two landmark BIG projects

Super Spacer® warm edge technology from Quanex company Edgetech, has played a key role in two of Danish architect Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)’s most ambitious recent projects,

At BIG’s new headquarters in the …»

Smart Glaze adds Kenrick AK Touch Secure to its offer

Fabricator Smart Glaze has become the latest company to offer the AK Touch Secure™ smart locking solution from Kenrick.

Neema at Smart Glaze said: “Smart Glaze is synonymous with innovative technology, which makes …»

Carl F Groupco adds Sense by MACO to its range

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has further extended its smart hardware offering with the introduction of Sense by MACO wireless sensors. This latest product addition strengthens the company’s already …»

Conservatory Outlet Adds to its Forté Door Hardware Range

Conservatory Outlet has added a variety of new hardware to its flagship collection of composite doors.

The new hardware choices include a selection of traditional and modernist knockers, which have been selected to appeal to a …»

Dekko welcomes Steve Collett onboard as new Sales Director

Leading trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has announced the appointment of Steve Collett as its new Sales Director.

Bringing over 25 years of industry expertise to the role, Steve joins Dekko with an impressive track …»

Vacuum Glazing UK launches the UK s first 25 year vacuum glazing warranty

Vacuum Glazing UK has announced a new 25-year manufacturer warranty for LandVac vacuum-insulated glazing (VIG), setting a new benchmark for longevity and performance in the glazing industry. This is the longest vacuum glazing warranty …»

Glazerite welcomes Aluminium Manager Louis Nuttall as the fabricator elevates its offering

Glazerite UK Group has appointed an Aluminium Manager to oversee the launch of its new in-house aluminium fabrication offering, as it powers ahead with plans to fabricate CORTIZO and ALUK windows and doors.

Louis Nuttall joined …»

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 …»

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 …»

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 …»

MITER Foundation to donate 200 000 to new Ronald McDonald House

HARRISBURG, Pa. — MITER Foundation, the charitable arm of MITER Brands, a residential window and door manufacturer, recently announced a $200,000 donation commitment to the new Ronald McDonald House in Tampa. The donation will …»

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 …»