Planet Roofing has expanded its production capacity with the addition of a third TT405 Double Mitre Saw from Haffner, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to manufacturing efficiency, accuracy and quality.

Paul Rickman, Director at Planet Roofing, said: “We have been using Haffner TT405 saws for a number of years now and the …»

Uni Blinds® manufacturer Morley Glass has donated all the external glazing for a major charity funded development that is significantly expanding the care facilities at one of West Yorkshire’s longest established hospices.

As part of the Overgate Hospice Big Build programme, Morley Glass has supplied the full external glass …»

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in February, shows builders’ merchants’ like-for-like total value sales in November 2025 were -0.4% lower than the same month in 2024. With one less trading day in November 2025, unadjusted value sales were -5.1% down year-on-year, while volume sales were down …»

SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS (Feb. 2026) – The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification offering guidelines intended to identify design considerations to be taken into account when designing multiple-cavity IGUs and the evaluation of the manufacturing process as well as addressing the quality …»

G24-Award Fabricator of the Year Warwick North West has announced a significant leadership restructure, with current Managing Director Greg Johnson stepping into the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer. At the same time, long-serving Operations Manager Phil McDonald will become Managing Director.

The strategic move aims to …»

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 sectors including the automotive and aerospace industries - the business has now commissioned a new and …»

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 solution.

Available from the 1st of March, the Iconik Bifold Door has been designed to maximise visual appeal, …»

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 machinery in the joinery department, enabling the team to manufacture more frames each week in response to …»

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 tighter timescales and higher customer expectations. Against that backdrop, it’s understandable that cost …»

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 - shows the top 20 colours were exclusively shades of grey, black and white.

Although Anthracite Grey in a …»

The new Swisspacer Ultimate | Nyxé sets a strong statement for design and sustainability within the Swisspacer portfolio.

Starting September 2025, the Swiss manufacturer introduces Swisspacer Ultimate | Nyxé, a new variant of its premium spacer bar Swisspacer Ultimate. The product allows for a striking, all-black design …»