How tо welcome the sunshine with the ultimate window upgrade

May 2026: As the sun starts tо linger a little longer and the air carries the scent оf new beginnings, the "Spring Refresh" іs moving from the wardrobe tо the walls. With research¹ showing that natural light has a powerful, …»

Eurocell celebrates 30 year partnership with Carlisle Window Systems

Carlisle Window Systems Ltd, a business that has grown from a small local installer into one of Cumbria’s leading window and door specialists - is celebrating 30 years of partnership with Eurocell.

This milestone marks …»

Carl F Groupco strengthens capacity with new warehouse investment

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco is continuing its investment in UK operations with the addition of a new warehouse facility, delivering more than 250 additional 1m pallet spaces to support growing demand across the …»

Mila and Whiteline Manufacturing strengthen partnership with new Lift Slide patio doors

Mila and Whiteline Manufacturing have strengthened their long and fruitful partnership, with the leading south-east fabricator taking Mila’s Harbour Collection of handles for its Sheerline Prestige Lift & Slide patio …»

CNC investment provides 30 faster production to power next phase of growth

Aluminium Doors and Windows Ltd has accelerated its manufacturing performance by 30% following investment in a new Kombimatec AMC328 CNC machining centre – strengthening efficiency, consistency and capacity as demand …»

Calling time on Anthracite Grey

Standfirst: With new figures showing anthracite grey and woodgrains losing ground to smooth colour options and new colours it’s time to rethink your colour offer, according to Darren Woodcock, General Manager, …»

MITER Brands announces new brand identity for PGT Windows and Doors

HARRISBURG, Pa. — MITER Brands, a family of leading window and door brands, recently unveiled its refreshed brand identity and vision for PGT Windows and Doors, a moment that signifies the brand’s progress and …»

James Dadd appointed Vice President of Marketing at Quanex

Quanex has strengthened its Extruded Solutions leadership team with the appointment of James Dadd as Vice President of Marketing.

James will oversee strategic marketing for the Extruded Solutions division, serving the …»

Composite strength you can rely on

ODL Europe is highlighting the structural strength of its ODL Capstone composite door slab, as increasing numbers of fabricators and installers look to eliminate the risk of bowing, twisting and distortion.

At the heart of ODL …»

The One Stop Service For Arched and Shaped Windows and Doors

Shaped frame specialist Premier Arches is proving that it can make ordering complex and bespoke-shaped windows and doors more straightforward with its one-stop service on shaped frames and glass units.

Manufacturing from its …»

Frame Fast Extends Roof Fast Range With 13 New Lantern Rooflight Options

Frame Fast, Derby’s largest trade fabricator, has added 13 new options to its Roof Fast range, creating the most impressive and comprehensive collection of glazed roof products for installers in the East Midlands.

The new …»

Future Homes Standard CPD helps specifiers navigate window by window compliance

Deceuninck has launched a new CPD for architects and specifiers to explain the practical impact of the Future Homes Standard on window and door specification.

While the headline u-value requirement for new build windows remains …»

Senior puts innovation into motion for state of the art manufacturing facility

Senior Architectural Systems has supplied a full package of aluminium fenestration systems for the new headquarters of electric motor manufacturer YASA in Oxfordshire. The new facility is the first of five specialist buildings to be …»

Esquire Glass trials centrifuge for waste water in glass production

You would have thought that the steep, narrow and winding hill that leads down into the Derbyshire village of Padfield would cause a myriad of problems for lorries transporting glass backwards and forwards to and from the Esquire Glass …»

Heritage Trade Frames expands its aluminium window offer

Heritage Trade Frames continues to strengthen its product portfolio with the introduction of the new Stellar Casement Window, further enhancing its aluminium offer for trade customers.

Lee Darcy, Sales and Marketing Manager at …»

Kömmerling offers built in flexibility for triples

In the context of changing consumer expectations for windows and doors, which continue to place increasing emphasis on energy efficiency, Kömmerling is pleased to offer its customers a solution with flexibility for double and …»

Magnetic appeal of SV System s easy control slider wand grows

Just over a year since it was launched, the innovative slider wand control option for the Uni-Blinds® SV and SV+ Systems is proving to be a welcome addition to the specification of Morley Glass’s most popular integral blind …»

Eurocell unveils brand new display of windows and doors for the trade in Gloucester

Eurocell, the UK’s leading specialist in home improvement products, is re-opening its recently renovated trade branch in Gloucester, with a brand new dedicated area showcasing a wide selection of windows and doors for the trade …»

Kömmerling VS delivers the whole package

As the trend for Modern Heritage heats up, Kömmerling is pleased to support customers with its vertical slider system that leaves no stone unturned for installers looking to maximise on this …»

FineLine goes all in with Window Ware and Yale SensCheck

A recent hardware review has seen FineLine Windows and Conservatories Ltd standardise on Yale SensCheck™ and consolidate its hardware supply through Window Ware, swapping multi-source complexity for simplicity and …»

LSF Commercial celebrates three decades at Essex facility

2026 marks a major milestone for LSF Commercial as the commercial aluminium systems specialist celebrates 30 years at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Rainham, Essex.

From modest beginnings producing shopfronts, …»

BiGG adds game changing product offering Regency Triple featuring Corning Enlighten Glass

Blinds in Glass Group Ltd (BiGG) are working with Regency Glass, the manufacturer of Regency Triple® featuring Corning® Enlighten™ Glass.

The offering strengthens BiGG’s overall market position as a leading …»

Robust UK introduces new fire rated riser door

Robust UK, a leading manufacturer of steel door solutions, has launched its first ever RISER-DOR for concealing service units, introducing a bespoke fire-rated riser door solution.

This 120-minute fire-rated custom-built access …»

BDC Aluminium appoints new Group Aluminium Sales Manager

BDC Aluminium has appointed Zac Nedimovic, who has over two decades of industry experience across manufacturing, installation and sales, as its new Group Aluminium Sales Manager.

Zac’s career in fenestration began in 2003 …»

40 of women feel unsafe at their own front door Here s what that means for what you fit

We spend a lot of time in this industry talking about standards, ratings and test results. What we talk about less is how the people on the other side of the door actually feel about the products we fit.

Earlier this year, …»

PatioMaster launches new website to enhance customer experience

PatioMaster, the UK’s leading manufacturer of patio doors, has launched its new website, designed to deliver a faster, more intuitive and informative experience for trade customers, installers and homeowners.

The platform …»

Carl F Groupco adds Dynamic 2 Security Door Handle to its range

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has further expanded its product offering with the addition of the 2* Security Door Handle from Dynamic Hardware.

Commenting on the new product introduction, Owen Coop, CEO …»

John Fredericks Launches VEKA Omnia Flush Windows and Doors

John Fredericks Plastics has added the VEKA Omnia range of flush windows and doors to The Ultimate Collection, helping installers to meet market demand for premium PVCu glazing products.

The double-flush and double-rebated PVCu …»

Timberlook passes major milestone over 128 000 frames manufactured

Timberlook, the heritage-style uPVC window and door brand from Affordable Windows Group, has announced a significant manufacturing milestone. The leading manufacturer has produced over 128,000 frames since launching Timberlook in 2017, …»

Groundbreaking W20TE system accounts for almost a third of consumer sales

Iconic steel window and door manufacturer Crittall Windows has announced that its groundbreaking W20 TE system now represents almost a third of all consumer orders.

This marks a significant shift in homeowner demand towards …»

Heritage styling without compromise Aluminium that planners approve

Against the backdrop of a difficult market thanks to ongoing global events, both aluminium and heritage products are helping to drive much coveted sales. Endurance® Aluminium is helping installers maximise opportunities in these …»

TWR Group celebrates 25 years of manufacturing excellence

Leading North East fabricator TWR Group is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a significant milestone in a journey that has seen the family-run business grow from a local PVCu manufacturer into a dual uPVC and aluminium …»

5 Star set to officially open new Kidderminster trade showroom following 500k investment

A new trade showroom is being officially launched later this week by a Kidderminster-based home improvement specialist after it completed a £500,000 investment.

5 Star Windows & Conservatories is putting on a two-day …»

Aluminium s 45 year lifespan is changing the fenestration conversation

While price will always be a big part of the conversation when selling windows and doors, according to Endurance® Aluminium, the long lifespan of aluminium is helping to shift the focus.

Consumers are becoming increasingly …»

New year off to a weak start as January s Builders Merchant like for like value sales down 2 6 year on year

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, shows January’s builders’ merchant like-for-like total value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were -2.6% lower than the …»

Inwido strengthens its UK presence in the Commercial segment

Inwido acquires Sovereign Group, a leading UK manufacturer and installer of PVC-U windows and door solutions, with sales of approx. GBP 23 million and a strong position in the social and affordable housing segment. The acquisition is …»

Eurocell warns of the end of the standard window following publication of the Future Homes Standard

Following the UK Government’s official publication of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards (FHS) on 24 March, alongside Building Circular 01/2026 and updated Approved Documents L and F, Eurocell has issued key guidance to …»

FUHR highlights key door hardware trends at Fensterbau Frontale

FUHR has reinforced its position as a leader in door locking innovation following a successful presence at Fensterbau Frontale, where the team showcased its latest developments in multipoint locking, panic hardware and smart access …»

RegaLead s Engineered Door Components Wow at Fensterbau

RegaLead’s impressive range of Engineered Door Components drew visitors in at Fensterbau Frontale 2026. With new designs on show and the chance to meet RegaLead’s supply partner EWTG FCA, the stand attracted visitors from …»

Rapid 1 4m funding secures future of Northamptonshire manufacturer

Double R Glass and Roofing Systems (Double R), a Northamptonshire-based manufacturer of glass and roofing systems, has secured a £1.4m funding package to help facilitate a management buy-in which will ensure the business’ …»

Haffner demonstrates service excellence with machinery relocation support

Leading machinery specialist Haffner Ltd has demonstrated the strength of its service offering with the successful relocation of machinery for long-standing customer Mercury Glazing, ensuring fabrication continuity with minimal …»

Door manufacturer installation company supports Luton foodbank

Robust UK, a leading UK manufacturer of steel door solutions, has partnered with its sister company BGS Intelligent Door Solutions, which specialises in door installation, servicing and maintenance, to donate two new steel doors to …»

VERTIK AL retains Qualicoat status

Vertik-Al, the UK’s market leading independent powder coater, has retained status as a QUALICOAT approved coating applicator after successfully passing its latest third-party inspection. The Birmingham-based business was awarded …»

New FGIA Board of Directors Chair Members Announced During FGIA Annual Conference

SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS (March 26, 2026) – The passing of the gavel between the outgoing Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Chair of the Board, Rob Grommesh (Cardinal Glass Industries), and the incoming Chair, Mike …»

Senior opens the door and window to greater transparency with new EPD releases

Senior Architectural Systems has expanded its suite of independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to give architects and contractors even greater confidence and clarity when assessing the environmental impact of …»

MITER Brands launches new Sunrise Collection brand

HARRISBURG, Pa. — MITER Brands, a residential window and door manufacturer, recently announced the launch of Sunrise Collection, a new premium replacement brand designed to elevate the window and door experience for both …»

250 000 new showroom leaves its TradeMark on Berkshire s home improvement scene

One of Berkshire’s leading retailers of windows, doors and conservatories has completed the £250,000 transformation of its Woodley-based showroom as it aims for more record-breaking months.

TradeMark, which was …»

Endurance Doors launches contemporary high performance glazing design

Endurance® Doors has strengthened its offering with the addition of a new contemporary glazing design that delivers exceptional energy efficiency.

To succeed in an unforgivingly competitive marketplace, installers need …»

UK Doors Unveils Major Upgrade to Aluminium Product Range with New Cortizo Systems

UK Doors Online, part of UKO Group, has announced a major enhancement to its aluminium product portfolio with the full transition to high‑performance Cortizo systems across its window and door portfolio. This strategic move marks a …»

CO Manufacturing Appoints David Maybury to Board as Divisional Director of Clearview New Build

CO Manufacturing has appointed David Maybury to its board of directors as the Divisional Director of Clearview New Build, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of the specialist new build division.

The move …»