2026 March 12 Emailed Bulletin | from the Fenestration industry

This week's round-up...…»

The Fenestration News Bulletin this week will be sent to more than 14,000 recipients in just over 9,000 organisations aligned to the Window Industry. Making it an effective delivery platform to get your Companies message across.

This weeks round up…»

Modplan Ltd: “OMNIA offers a unique combination of flush styling, advanced design and installation versatility. It’s a flush window and door system that helps our customers deliver the high-end look homeowners increasingly expect, without compromising on performance.” Liam Isaac, head of sales and marketing

Silka Windows:“The industry talks a lot about flexibility. But flexibility without structure slows everything down. It eats into time, margin and confidence at the point of sale.” explains Asa McGillian, managing director.

Allan Brothers: “As the oldest manufacturer of timber windows and doors in the country, with literally centuries of joinery expertise at our fingertips, it made perfect sense to use our skills to develop a Heritage range.”said: Morten Bach Valsted, managing director

Glyngary: “Over the last 18 months, we’ve invested heavily in our brand, marketing assets, software and manufacturing machinery. This has enabled us to scale confidently and sustainably, almost doubling in size within a very short period of time. Operating from our 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Cheshire, we also have significant capacity to support continued growth over the next five years.” explains Joe Trueman, director

The Residence Collection:“The Residence Collection Door Designer proved so popular, we felt adding new designs and the glass options really gives the homeowner more choice and flexibility when choosing their door design. Our aim is to make the whole process easier, quicker and more streamlined to increase efficiency for all parties involved, particularly the customer.” commented: Jo Trotman, sales and marketing manager

BDC Aluminium:“At BDC, sustainability is a core principle, not a buzzword. We take our responsibilities seriously as suppliers and continue to support customers with the most sustainable aluminium solutions possible. Aluminium’s long service life makes it an inherently responsible material choice, and our focus is on ensuring these environmental advantages are central to every system we produce.” comments Russell Hensman, group marketing manager

Heritage Trade Frames reports strong sales growth for Stellar Inline Sliding Door…»

Heritage Trade Frames reports strong sales growth for Stellar Inline Sliding Door

Trade fabricator Heritage Trade Frames has reported a strong increase in demand for the Stellar Inline Sliding Patio Door, with sales rising by 30% since the product was introduced in early 2024.

Lee Darcy, Sales and Marketing Manager at Heritage Trade Frames, said the growth reflects increasing demand for contemporary slimline aluminium doors combined with the product’s strong installer-friendly credentials.

“Planning in the dark”: experts warn continued uncertainty risks stalling future homes delivery…»

“Planning in the dark”: experts warn continued uncertainty risks stalling future homes delivery

Experts have warned that a lack of clarity on the Future Homes Standard (FHS) is creating a major bottleneck for residential projects, leaving architects “planning in the dark.”

The State of Sustainable Construction 2026 report, published by home improvement specialists Eurocell, features expert commentary highlighting how the absence of a finalised regulatory framework is forcing professionals to make "educated guesses" on multi-million-pound specifications. As the Future Homes Standard moves towards implementation, the lack of confirmed fabric targets and system standards remains a primary barrier to accurate project costing and design.