Kenrick further strengthens sales team with new appointment

Longstanding hardware manufacturer Kenrick has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Mike Grant as Regional Sales Manager for the South.

Mike joins Kenrick with many years of experience in window and door …»

Architectural Vision Systems Combines Minimalist Design and Security

Architectural Vision Systems (AVS), a specialist manufacturer of bespoke, ultra-minimalist glazing systems, has joined Secured by Design, with its accredited Cor-Vision sliding door range.

Based in Kent, AVS designs, engineers …»

Introducing The Byron A sleek new door style with 30 larger glass panes

July 2026: Rockdoor, the original composite door specialist, has officially announced the launch of its brand-new door style, The Byron.

Available to order now, the highly anticipated design brings a fresh aesthetic to the …»

20 years fitting Apeer doors in Didcot homes

20 years and more than 1200 doors later, Didcot Windows continues to turn to Apeer as its sole supplier of composite doors. The first order from managing director Jodie Jefferson was placed in the spring of 2006 – and those …»

Blairs Aluminium becomes Scotland s exclusive WarmCore fabricator

Glasgow-based Blairs Aluminium has become the exclusive fabricator of Kömmerling's WarmCore® enhanced aluminium system in Scotland, further expanding the reach of the innovative platform and strengthening its availability to …»

Eurocell launches future homes standard ready U Value calculator for fabricators

Eurocell has worked in partnership with Windowmaker to support the development of a new U-value and G-value calculation solution, designed to help fabricators meet the growing compliance demands of the Future Homes Standard and …»

IKON expands scope of IKL50 louvre with new pas 24 test pass

Installers and contractors can now specify larger sized louvres with confidence, following a successful PAS 24 test result for the IKL50 louvre. Responding directly to growing customer demand, IKON Aluminium Systems proactively …»

Derw Glass marks 35 years with step up in quality following Edgetech automation investment

Leading IGU manufacturer and glass processor Derw Glass is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a major milestone of another kind, one year of automated insulated glass production powered by Edgetech’s Super …»

New Yale Lockmaster 24 Multipoint Lock combines proven mechanical security with SensCheck capability

Yale is launching its new Lockmaster 24 multipoint lock, combining proven mechanical security with smart capability while supporting complete doorsets designed to meet PAS 24:2022+A1:2024 requirements.

The latest evolution of …»

Heritage Trade Frames launches new retail brochures

Heritage Trade Frames has further strengthened the marketing support available to its customers with the launch of two new retail brochures for its Safeguard consumer brand.

The contemporary designed brochures showcase the …»

J K reduces routing time by 50 with Kombimatec leading to second investment

Kombimatec is continuing to demonstrate how the right machinery investment, backed by practical support and expertise, can help fabricators improve efficiency, accuracy and profitability, following a successful partnership with …»

ERA and Quickslide Relationship Supports Development and Growth

Long-standing supplier relationships continue to play a crucial role in driving growth and product development across the fenestration sector, with leading sash window manufacturer Quickslide highlighting its 15-year partnership with …»

Robust UK redefines emergency exit door design for sport halls and leisure facilities

Robust UK, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, launches its new fire exit door, ACTIV-DOR, suitable for use in sports halls, gymnasiums, leisure centres and multi-purpose recreational spaces.

In a …»

FUHR launches pivot door solution with Automatic locking on both sides of the door leaf

Leading door lock manufacturer, FUHR, has introduced a new automatic locking solution for pivot doors, designed to secure both the wide and narrow sides of the door leaf. The locking system supports the growing demand for large-format …»

Endurance opens the door to greater partner engagement

Endurance® Doors has unveiled its new Installer Hub, an interactive online platform designed to provide installer partners with easier access to the bespoke tools, resources and support they need to grow their …»

Housing 26 Success for Nationwide

Just three weeks after an epic 40th birthday celebration, Nationwide Windows and Doors got back to business with an appearance at Housing 2026. Engaging with key stakeholders, including local authorities, housing associations, and …»

Beating the heat with integral blinds

As the UK’s increasingly regular summer heatwaves begin, now is a great time for window and door installers to provide homeowners with a solution that will help keep their homes cool in the form of integral …»

Senior calls for greater clarity over low carbon aluminium claims

As part of its What You See Is What You Spec campaign, Senior Architectural Systems is reinforcing the clarity of its environmental information and calling on the wider fenestration industry to move beyond top-line figures and also …»

Eurocell opens refurbished Birkenhead branch with dedicated window and door display for local trade

Eurocell, the UK’s leading specialist in home improvement products, has completed a full refurbishment of its Birkenhead trade branch, introducing a purpose-built space that puts its extensive range of windows and doors on …»

SILKA urges installers to target the twenty somethings driving renovation demand

SILKA is encouraging installers to take a closer look at younger homeowners after new research revealed a significant shift in renovation behaviour. MyBuilder’s latest Renovation Nation Report found that 18 to 34-year-olds are …»

Delivering Real World Reliability

Trade fabricator Framexpress has received high praise from Sean Cardwell Windows. The local installation company, based in Western-Super-Mare, specialises in all manner of home improvements and has a long-standing relationship with …»

Controlling the controllables

Deceuninck is giving fabricators greater visibility of deliveries through a new transport planning system. Backed by digital ordering, major stockholding, investment in manufacturing and one of the UK’s largest colour offers, …»

Howells patent glazing launches the installer friendly Horizon Pergola

Howells Patent Glazing is proud to introduce the new Horizon Pergola, a premium, year-round aluminium pergola system designed for easy on-site installation for tradespeople.

Designed and manufactured at the company's Black …»

Mila UK promotes Julie Holmes to Director General Manager

Mila UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Holmes to the role of Director & General Manager, strengthening the company’s ongoing long-term strategic growth.

The newly created role will benefit Mila …»

Growing demand drives success for Kenrick s Excalibur door lock

Kenrick is reporting growing demand for its Excalibur multipoint door locking system, with fabricators and hardware distributors increasingly choosing the high-security lock for its proven performance, reliability and compliance …»

Indoor outdoor living remains a driving force in home renovation trends

While fashions come and go, some trends have real staying power. One of the most significant in home improvements has been the continued desire to create a stronger connection between the home and garden with indoor-outdoor living …»

Mila launches ProCore range of door and window handles

Mila has unveiled its new ProCore range of contemporary door and window handles – a versatile and competitive collection engineered to suit a wide range of profiles and applications.

Combining sleek, contemporary …»

Senior Architectural Systems celebrates 35 years of investment and innovation

Senior Architectural Systems is marking its 35th anniversary, celebrating more than three decades of growth, investment and product development within the UK aluminium fenestration industry.

Established in 1991, the company has …»

Shepley says homeowner confidence has never played a bigger role in installer sales

Shepley Windows says rising customer expectations are making confidence and presentation a critical part of the installer sales process, as more people research companies and compare products online before committing to …»

Modplan expands product portfolio with launch of new composite door range

Leading independent trade fabricator Modplan has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of its new composite door range, enabling customers to source another high-quality product from a supplier they already know and …»

External shading must be part of the UK s response to overheating

Dear Ian,

The Weather-Ready Homes Report published recently by Westminster City Council is a timely reminder that overheating is no longer a future concern for UK homes. It is here now, and it is affecting people in houses, …»

ASSA ABLOY expands Test Centre to offer ultimate customer experience

ASSA ABLOY is delighted to announce the expansion of its enhanced UK test centre – UKAS-accredited in recognition of its commitment to the very highest testing standards.

Now spanning 691 square metres, Heywood Williams …»

Forever home renovations drive demand for premium aluminium

Economic uncertainty has changed the way many homeowners now approach major spending decisions. Rather than upsizing or relocating, increasing numbers are choosing to improve the homes they already have, investing in spaces designed to …»

Raising the bar

Stricter regulations are not a burden, but a catalyst for driving better standards in hardware says Sam Nuckey, Managing Director of Window Ware. As an industry, we’ve always evolved in response to regulation, but the current …»

Keylite launches new Flat Roof Solutions brochure

Following the recent acquisition of Whitesales Ltd’s flat roof product range, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) has launched a new Flat Roof Solutions brochure showcasing its expanded offering and newly integrated product …»

Smart Architectural Aluminium chooses FUHR for secure modern door locking

FUHR UK continues its long-standing relationship with Smart Architectural Aluminium, one of the UK’s leading aluminium systems suppliers, with FUHR multipoint locking solutions specified across Smart’s Designer and …»

Eurocell introduces split packs on Logik stocked colours

Eurocell has introduced Split Packs across its Logik stocked colour range following a successful trial period which saw high demand.

Now available to order, the new option means both new and existing customers are no longer …»

Sustainability starts behind the scenes

Sustainability in construction is often judged by what can be seen at the end of a project, such as finished façades or the energy efficiency of windows. But increasingly, the industry is recognising that true sustainability …»

NorDan shines spotlight on sustainability in its latest informative CPD

As a company that takes pride in enhancing energy efficiency and driving innovation across the fenestration sector, NorDan presented its latest insightful and thought-provoking CPD on sustainability and the significant advantages of …»

The Residence Collection showcased in new trade windows Bristol showroom

June 2026: The Residence Collection is now being showcased in the newly opened Trade Windows Bristol showroom, providing homeowners, installers and trade professionals across the South West with a dedicated space to explore the premium …»

Titon Announces Acquisition of G Pack Manufacturing Limited

Titon Hardware Ltd has announced the acquisition of G-Pack Manufacturing Limited, a UK supplier of injection moulded plastic components used in the installation of windows and doors.

G-Pack supplies a range of installation …»

Window Widgets products installed at prestigious Welborne Garden Village project

June 2026: Industry leader in window ancillaries, Window Widgets, will see a selection of its products installed on the illustrious Welborne Garden Village project.

Sash window specialists, Roseview Windows, will install more …»

Selectaglaze strengthens automation strategy with second machine from Haffner

Bespoke secondary glazing specialists Selectaglaze has further strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a second FMC 340 CNC Machining Centre from FOM Industrie, supplied by Haffner.

The investment …»

40 years and still installing Kombimatec machinery

In April of 2025, Cowen managing director Trevor Kipling took delivery of a Kombimatec EV443 CNC Corner Cleaner. A year later, April 2026, he then installed a Kombimatec AFV367 End milling machine. This investment was part of a …»

Morley Glass reveals latest integral blind colour trends

Around two thirds of all Uni-Blinds® integral blinds manufactured by Morley Glass are in colours other than white, with black on the ascendency and silver continuing to prove particularly popular for specific systems, according to …»

Jade s clever solution for RegaLead s ingenious astragal bar kits

Decorative door component specialist, RegaLead, has launched a new range of astragal bar kits thanks to a clever machining solution from Jade.

The cut-to-size astragal bar kits, with matching decorative glass, have been …»

Stellar Aluminium helps deliver standout coastal development on Anglesey

Stellar Aluminium has played a key role in delivering a premium finish at Glynllifon, an exclusive gated coastal development at Traeth Bychan on Anglesey’s eastern coastline.

Developed by Glynllifon Ltd, the scheme …»

Profile 22 delivers performance certainty for new coastal development

Over 100 Profile 22 windows and PatioMaster sliding doors were selected for Galwad Y Môr, a prestigious residential development in a prime north Wales coastal location.

Located in Penmaenmawr, Conwy, the development …»

BJ Waller Technical Expertise Backs Centor Bi Fold Hardware for Timber

BJ Waller, the specialist supplier of hardware for timber windows and doors, is supporting joinery manufacturers with access to the Centor bi-fold hardware range, combining high-performance systems with practical, application-led …»

Rapierstar supports fabricator s expansion into holiday and leisure home sector

Rapierstar’s specialist fastener guidance, coupled with practical assistance with on-site testing, has supported leading window and door manufacturer Taylor Manufacturing to successfully develop a purpose-designed range for the …»