Window Tracer the fastest window and door design software ever built

Aperture Works launches Window Tracer in June, a design tool built around how installers actually work on site.

Aperture Works, the Hertfordshire SaaS company behind CIS Invoice and TakeOffPDF, launches Window Tracer this June. …»

Selling energy efficiency when household budgets are under pressure

Rising energy prices, weak consumer confidence and ongoing cost-of-living pressure are making homeowners more receptive to the energy efficiency message. The challenge for installers is converting intent into action when household …»

Unpacking foiled profiles

Homeowners want more choice in colour and finish than ever before. For fabricators, delivering that choice efficiently can be the difference between winning profitable work and walking away from it. That’s why Deceuninck’s …»

MACO Renews Secured by Design Membership

MACO has renewed its membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, continuing its long-standing commitment to delivering high quality hardware solutions that support secure windows and doors across …»

2026 North American Fenestration Standard Published

The 2026 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) has been published. This standard is the result of a multi-year effort by CSA Group, …»

Playing fair

Geopolitical instability is feeding cost pressure into the window and door supply chain, as rising energy prices, transport disruption and raw material volatility create fresh challenges for manufacturers, fabricators and installers. …»

Western Window Systems donates product to C4 Foundation project in support of active duty Navy SEALs and their families

MESA GRANDE, Calif. — 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, with the support of MITER Foundation, …»

Robust UK steel doors enhance security at new Padel Shed as part of major refurbishment

Leading steel door manufacturer, Robust UK, has supplied several external steel fire exit doors in custom sizes to NextGen Industrial Doors for a new sports padel centre in Huddersfield, as part of a £1.5 million refurbishment …»

Quanex Invests in Advanced Measurement Technology to Deliver Exceptional ERA Quality

Quanex Hardware Solutions has invested in advanced in-house measurement technology for its extensive ERA product portfolio, as part of its commitment to exceptional quality standards.

Capable of measuring up to 5,000 component …»

Endurance Doors highlights the power of true installer partnerships

Endurance® Doors is reinforcing the importance of strong supplier relationships in today’s competitive market as more installers prioritise long-term value over short-term price gains.

With margins under pressure and …»

Senior Architectural Systems signs the Armed Forces Covenant

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall systems, has formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant, strengthening its support for serving personnel, service …»

Keylite strengthens housebuilder focus with appointment of new National Account Director

Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), an award-winning manufacturer renowned for its quality and innovation, has appointed Paul Stephens as its new National Account Director to support the continued growth of its housebuilder division in the …»

Heritage Trade Frames announces major relocation to support continued growth

Heritage Trade Frames has announced plans to relocate its entire operation to a new purpose-built 120,000 sqft headquarters at Arrow Point, Bolton. The move will bring Heritage’s PVC-U, composite and aluminium fabrication …»

TWR Group unveils new Iconiq aluminium roof lantern

TWR Group has announced the launch of its new Iconiq aluminium roof lantern from Eurocell, strengthening its portfolio and giving installers access to a high-performance solution tailored to the growing demand for glazed …»

Cut UV Bevel Bonding Costs by 40 Percent

RegaLead, the UK’s leading decorative glass component supplier has launched the UVB85 bench - the next generation of UV bonding equipment that offers faster cure times and lower running costs for decorative glass …»

Senior s PURe and simple solution for the new Future Homes Standard

Senior Architectural Systems is helping designers and housebuilders prepare for the forthcoming Future Homes Standard (FHS), with its aluminium window systems already engineered to meet the more stringent thermal performance …»

Kömmerling launches free Planning Software to simplify future homes compliance

Kömmerling has launched an advanced new Planning Software platform designed to help fabricators and installers navigate the increasing complexity of compliance under the Future Homes Standard.

The web-based platform allows …»

Everglade Windows launches new trade product guide to support smarter product specification

Everglade Windows has launched its new product guide brochure, bringing its full trade product range together in one place to support installers in quoting, specifying and winning work more effectively.

Designed as a practical, …»

Slim fit integral blind system sales grow 80

Demand for slimline integral blinds is growing strongly, with Morley Glass reporting an 80% year-on-year increase in sales of its ScreenLine® SL16 system as more and more window and door installers capitalise on growing homeowner …»

LSF Commercial strengthens fire rated offer with new certification

LSF Commercial has reinforced its position in the commercial glazing sector after becoming a newly certified supplier of fire rated aluminium systems, giving installers access to specialist support for projects where compliance and …»

New Midland Aluminium Website Streamlines Trade Orders

Staffordshire-based trade supplier Midland Aluminium has launched a newly redesigned website, offering installers and builders a faster, more straightforward way to explore products, request quotes and manage their …»

Rishton Glass delivers expanded living space with Sheerline Bespoke s S2 Roof System

Rishton Glass and Windows completed a transformative conservatory extension in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, using Sheerline Bespoke’s S2 conservatory roof system to overcome structural challenges and deliver a …»

Pilkington UK launches new glass to drive energy efficiency in homes

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has introduced a new thermal insulation glass with lower reflectance to boost energy efficiency in new homes and for retrofit.

Pilkington Optitherm™ S3 Plus, …»

Georgian Bar Co takes Jade millers State side

The Georgian Bar Company has been such a prolific fan of Jade’s Astragal bar miller that it has taken it State side for the opening of its new division in California.

The company has been working with Jade for several …»

Kombimatec Launches Automated Profile Bending Solutions for UK Fenestration Industry

Kombimatec has introduced an automated PVCu profile bending machine to the UK window manufacturing sector, addressing persistent skilled labour shortages whilst enabling fabricators of all sizes to compete in the premium arched window …»

Sheerline Bespoke launches purpose built showroom

Sheerline Bespoke, the specialist product-focused division of Sheerline, has announced the launch of its new purpose-built showroom at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Derbyshire.

The new showroom …»

Endurance Doors invests in marketing team to drive premium brand growth

Endurance® Doors is strengthening its marketing function with a series of hires as part of a wider strategic investment to elevate its position as a leading premium brand in the fenestration sector.

Commenting on the recent …»

Edgetech wins strong praise for quality and service in latest customer survey

Warm edge pioneers Edgetech has received outstanding feedback from customers in its latest satisfaction survey, achieving an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +74.

The Quanex company’s Q1 survey for 2026 gathered …»

Eurocell celebrates 20 year partnership milestone with Ford Windows

Eurocell is celebrating 20 years of partnership with Ford Windows - as the leading fabricator also marks a half a century of growth.

The milestone reflects a longstanding partnership with Eurocell that has supported Ford …»

Heritage Trade Frames marks retirement of Dave Walton

Heritage Trade Frames has announced the retirement of Area Sales Manager Dave Walton, who stepped down at the end of April following 28 years of dedicated service.

Well known across the industry, Dave has worked across all the …»

A Bespoke New Build Transformation From Kolorseal and Modern UPVC Windows

Kolorseal Ltd and Modern UPVC Windows partnered once again to deliver a standout residential project in Leicestershire. The homeowners envisioned a Heritage style that would also offer the benefits of modern performance and enduring …»

Pyroguard and Schüco deliver high performance fire rated façade for Belfast Grand Central Station

Pyroguard, a leading independent provider of high-performance fire safety glass, has partnered with leading framing manufacturer, Schüco to deliver a complex fire-rated façade solution for the landmark Belfast Grand Central …»

HWL selected as strategic partner for landmark Welborne Garden Village project

May 2026: Leading fabricator and installer оf premium window systems, HWL Windows has officially been named a key supplier for the prestigious Welborne Garden Village development іn Hampshire.

HWL are currently delivering …»

Robust UK launches new adjustable door head extensions

Robust UK, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, now offers adjustable head extensions free of charge on all non-certified doorsets on request.

This innovative solution is designed to cover gaps of up …»

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 …»