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Wendland goes down to 500mm
Wendland has made its PVC and aluminium rectangular lanterns available in a new smaller width of 500mm. Brand manager Chloe McGrath said: “We already have...Improved AS FD bi-fold system Schüco
Schüco has launched its new AS FD bi-fold door system, said to deliver the largest maximum leaf size on the market. The AS FD 75...Xenlite roof lantern from AluFold
AluFold Direct has launched the Xenlite roof lantern. Xenlite has a 38mm frame, with thermally broken hip beams. It meets the requirements of the new...‘As you were’ as Hodgson acquires Britchem
Hodgson Sealants Group has acquired the entire share capital of Britchem Ltd from the previous owners Roy Barton and Trevor Jones, saying that it...Improved pyramid lanterns from Atlas
Atlas Roofing Systems has launched an improved range of pyramid lanterns with a 45mmX45mm ridge compared to the previous 125mm. The lanterns are available on...
- Projects
Edwardian meets new-build in iconic Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge Gate, a mixed-use development including shopfronts on one of the country’s most iconic shopping districts, comprises an entire block of a street including...Technal tackles coastal storms at Carbis Bay Hotel
While talks during last summer’s G7 conference, held at the stunning Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall, may have been stormy at times, the venue...Welsh countryside views
TuffX supplied 25m2 of 17.5mm toughened and laminated glass for a frameless glass balustrade and staircase to create an additional outdoor space for a...Lampwick Quay, Manchester
Senior Architectural Systems has completed a fourth project for Manchester Life, supplying the aluminium fenestration package for the new Lampwick Quay, comprising 213 apartments...Senior’s back at the movies with the Arc, Daventry
Senior Architectural Systems has completed another cinema project, providing a ‘welcoming frontage’ at the new Arc Cinema in Daventry, part of the wider £12.5m...
- Fabricators
Dekko and Haffner sign seven-figure seamless deal
Dekko Window Systems has signed a multi-million-pound machinery deal with Haffner to supply a ‘world-first’ fully seamless window fabrication set up from Graf Synergy. Sales...Modplan puts more on the road
Trade fabricator Modplan has added seven new Mercedes 7.5 tonne trucks to its fleet. Logistics manager Gareth Gough explained: “We needed to increase our fleet...Gary turns the tables on PVC-U recycling
Gary Smith, a supervisor at Rehau trade fabricator Euroglaze, has come up with a novel way to recycle offcuts and show off the company’s...Fentrade adds Reynaers slide and lift-slide
Aluminium fabricator Fentrade has added the Concept Patio 130 slide and lift-slide system from Reynaers to its offering. Chris Reeks, Fentrade’s Director, commented: “The Reynaers...Cube grows with £600,000 move
Cube Glass has doubled its capacity with a £600,000-plus investment in new premises. The fabricator/installer has moved into an 8,400sqft custom-designed factory close to its...
- People
Chris Lock joins Central
Central Window Systems has appointed Chris Lock as Commercial Estimator. Chris, who previously worked at Hydro Aluminium UK as well as a major aluminium fabricator,...Liam Birch joins Dekko as digital marketing apprentice
Dekko Window Systems has recruited a new apprentice as part of the company’s commitment to upskilling young people and tackling the industry’s skills gap. Liam...Ben Wallace to head GGF membership & customer relations
The Glass & Glazing Federation has announced the promotion of senior technical officer Ben Wallace to head of membership & customer relations. Chief development officer...Kat Earl steps up to sales director at EWS
Epwin Window Systems has announced the promotion of Katrina Earl to sales director of after seven years with the business. Katrina, formerly head of sales,...Two more in BM Ali support team
BM Aluminium has two new names on its support team, with John Chambers as 2nd Line Support Technician and Luke Taylor is a Trainee...
- G-Awards
New categories… new venue – G22 goes live and ready for entries
It’s been a year like no other, with more ups and downs creating more winners and losers. But now it’s time once again for...Business Micros shows new look as G22 Main Sponsor
The Business Micros Group will once again be joining the line-up of main sponsors at this year’s G-Awards. Managing director Graeme Bailey says it is...Epwin Window Systems is a G22 main event sponsor
Epwin Windows Systems has been announced as a main event sponsor of the G22 Awards at the InterContinental London Park Lane on November 25. Managing...More space… more facilities… InterContinental revealed as new G22 venue
G-Awards organisers have today announced that this year’s event is now to be held at the InterContinental London Park Lane. The new venue offers more...Make a note of …G22
Looking for something to break in your brand new 2022 diary? Why not put down Friday November 25 to give you a whole 11...
- You Say
Catching the trickle vent cowboys?
From Mike Parczuk, MD Sternfenster We’ve seen a lot of discussion about Part F. How it appears to contradict Part L and reinforce the perception...Energy efficiency – front and centre of the agenda
From: Rob McGlennon, managing director, Deceuninck So, according to Business Pilot, retail saw a slowdown in April, with fewer sales and fewer leads. This was...Product and service matter again’
From: Mark Haley, managing director, HWL Windows The window and door industry never fails to surprise me. I see stuff and have conversations with suppliers...Aluminium’s thermal credentials
From: Phil Slinger, Chief Executive, Council for Aluminium in Building There are some that think aluminium framed windows will not be able to meet the...Who’s ready for net zero carbon?
From: Kurt Greatrex, Sales director, Dekko Window Systems In 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end...
- Glass
Clayton buys Motherwell and Canterbury from Saint-Gobain
Clayton Glass has today announced the exchange of contracts in a deal to purchase the IGU manufacturing facilities at Motherwell and Canterbury from Saint-Gobain...Glassolutions goes large with £1.5m furnace investment
Glass processor Glassolutions is responding to growing demand for oversized pieces of glass with a £1.5million-plus investment in a larger furnace capable of toughening...Pilkington Avisafe at Lancashire nature reserve
Pilkington has given further details of the trial installation of its ‘bird-friendly’ Avisafe glass which led to the product being launched to the UK...Thermoseal says ‘get the right desiccant’ with 7-step guide
Thermoseal Group has issued a 7-step guide to guide IG manufacturers in choosing the right molecular sieve desiccant to prevent premature failure of the...Glass energy surcharges – ‘the cost must go down the supply chain’
Glass processors already facing rocketing energy surcharges set by float manufacturers have been told there may be further spikes yet to come. The warning...
- Awards
Dekko shortlisted for Timber Alternative trophy
Dekko Window Systems has been named a finalist in the Timber Alternative Company Of The Year category this year’s National Fenestration Awards. Sales director Kurt...Daylight Awards laureates named in live screening
Organisers of the Daylight Awards marked UNESCO International Day of Light yesterday (May 16) by announcing the winners of the 2022 laureates for Daylight...Vista in for Composite Door NFA
Vista Panels has been named as a finalist in the Composite Door category2022 National Fenestration Awards. It comes after the company was shortlisted in four...Veka names Kronos Supplier of the Year
Veka plc has named titanium dioxide manufacturer Kronos as its 2021 Supplier of the Year following continuous stringent monitoring of all its key suppliers...Shortlist hat-trick for Permier
Arched frame fabricator Premier Arches has been named a finalist in three awards – two National Fenestration Awards and the Liverpool Echo Regional Business...
- Jobs
- Hardware
Nu Mail Shield from ERA
ERA has launched theNu Mail Shield independently certified TS 008 Letterplate. Designed to prevent access via fishing or reaching, the letterplate has a restricted flap...MasterTrack gains more features with ‘sophisticated’ BT
Bohle has introduced MasterTrack BT sliding door hardware with additions to its existing MasterTrack FT including flush mounting, and anti-jump protection. It is also...Yale retains BBA ticket for Virage and window hinge
The Virage Window Handle and Window Hinge from Yale have once again passed the annual BBA certification process, the company has announced. Grant Stratford, technical...Total ready for Part F
Total Hardware is already helping its customers get ready for the transition when the changes to Part F of Building Regulations coming into force...Window Ware ali catalogue goes to hard copy
Window Ware has released a print version of the its recently launched 2022online aluminium hardware catalogue. “We’ve strengthened and developed our aluminium hardware offering massively...
- Internet / I.T
Just the job – BP introduces ‘dedicated dashboards’
Business Pilot has introduced an update to its installer CRM and business management tool giving users the choice of dedicated dashboard depending on the...Further growth for quote provider Compusoft
Quotation software provider Compusoft Group, that has developed a growing presence in the UK fenestration sector, has this week announced its merger with 2020...Emplas’ joined-up thinking for its IT
Emplas has rolled out its integration for the front-end-sales tool, WindowCAD, which allows installers to pitch, quote, survey and place orders. A new API –...Endurance adds Amicus for smoother information flow
Endurance Doors has introduced the Amicus automated ticketing system aimed at improving the flow of information to and from installer partners. This investment, part of...Explorable 3D modelling via augmented reality
Tech start-up Augmented Reality Creations (ARC) has launched a web-based conservatory designer and visualisation tool that can project a virtual, explorable, 3D model of...
- Security
New retrofit cylinder from Mul-T-Lock
Mul-T-Lock UK has launched a new MTL300 Break Secure 3XP retrofit cylinder for PVCu doors. The new cylinder is tested to meet Sold Secure Diamond SS312...Yale launches SensCheck smart sensors
Yale has launched its own range of integrated smart window and door lock sensors, which enable to check the status of their doors and...greenteQ Orion goes keyed alike
The greenteQ Orion TS007 3 star profile cylinder from VBH is now available in keyed alike suites. With the new option to open and re-pin...GCHQ issues new guidance for construction sectors as cyber attack threat increases
The first ever industry-specific cyber security guide has been issued by GCHQ and its National Cyber Security Centre amid growing fears of threats to...Era backs Neighbourhood Watch in burglary campaign
Era has partnered with Neighbourhood Watch, the crime prevention charity, as part of the organisation’s annual burglary awareness campaign which was launched this month. Throughout...
- Standards
CICV urges action over lack of progress on UKCA markings
Industry leaders in Scotland have issued an urgent plea to the Holyrood and UK governments over the lack of progress in enabling manufacturers to...June 15? – Veka spells it out in black and white
Veka has launched a new clear and concise guide to how all its window systems can meet a U-value of 1.2 W/m2K or lower...Govt backs down on Doc L door measures after GGF lobbying
Government housing officials have agreed to amend the new Document L energy efficiency standards after GGF technical officers showed it would have been literally...Veka guides customers through Building Regs changes
Veka plc has launched a package of support for customers to navigate the impending changes to Building Regulations, including access to digital workshops as...Epwin adds Part F guide
Epwin Window Systems has followed the recent publication of its guide to the changes to the forthcoming Part L changes in the Building Regulations...
- Training
CO tackles the skills gap with £100k sales academy
Conservatory Outlet has responded to the industry skills gap with the creation of a £100,000 sales training academy to help its 27-strong network of...Izaak and Lewis take bespoke apprenticeships at Dudleys
Cardiff-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has created bespoke apprenticeship opportunities for Izaak Lenney, 20, and Lewis Richards, 18, to help the pair develop their skills...Modplan opens Training Academy for staff and customers
Modplan has opened an on-site Training Academy at its Newport headquarters. The facility gives Modplan a space to train personnel from NVQ level through to...GGF sees first steps on skills pathway
The first candidates have begun on the new Glass and Glazing Federation Skilled Pathways Scheme as the body sets out to beat Government targets...BWF campaign to champion the role of apprentices
The British Woodworking Federation has this week launched a campaign ‘Our industry's next generation: Apprentices tell their stories’ to champion the role of apprentices...
- Environment
Energy Security Strategy ‘a missed opportunity’ for 29m inefficient homes – FMB
The Government’s Energy Security Strategy completely misses the mark in tackling energy consumption in the UK’s 29 million energy inefficient homes with no significant...Era goes solar for 2030 target
Era is installing more than 2,600 solar panels at its UK headquarters in South Staffordshire as part of its commitment to becoming carbon neutral...Homeowner demand for sustainability still strong, new survey shows
Further support for the growing recognition of sustainability among homeowners has come from a new survey showing more than three quarters consider it to...Consumer confusion over plastic waste ‘a warning of things to come’ – McGlennon
A seriously muddled perception of plastics in the environment has emerged from a new poll where homeowners seem to be seeing PVC windows in...Pilkington reveals second hydrogen furnace breakthrough
Pilkington has taken another step in replacing fossil fuel in glass production with the announcement this week that it has run a furnace for...
- Exhibitions / Events
Cornwall Glass & Glazing goes for self-builders at NSBRC
Cornwall Glass & Glazing, the glazing and retail arm of the Cornwall Group, aims to further develop its national brand while growing its online...PiGs trot Sow’west with Bristol debut
PiGs is aiming for its firstvisit to Bristol, 23 June, due to popular demand. Sarah Ball of organisers Balls2 Marketing said “There’s been lots of...Glazpart returns as Glazing Summit sponsor
Glazpart is returning as sponsor of the Glazing Summit. The injection moulding company, which produces a stable of window system components and trickle vents, sponsored...Window Ware sponsors Glazing Summit again
Window Ware is sponsoring the Glazing Summit for a fourth time in succession. Managing Director Sam Nuckey who took part on stage in the Conquering...Schüco to explore digital building envelopes at Zak Manchester
Schüco is the presenting partner of the Manchester edition of Zak World of Façades on 4 May at the Mercure Piccadilly, Manchester. The one-day conference...
- Marketing
Xenlite video ‘addresses all the worries of other lanterns’
AluFold Direct has released a video showing the process of installing new Xenlite aluminium roof lantern. Managing Director Russell Yates, also the person leading the...New retail brochure from Pyramid
Pyramid Aluminium has released a new retail brochure for its Purelight range, including sliding doors and windows, as well as its new SlimFold bi-fold...Virtual showroom from Sternfenster
Sternfenster has put 18 months of research and development into a new virtual showroom. Sales director Nathan Court said: “People moved online during the pandemic...Made for Trade reveals new corporate branding
Made for Trade has unveiled a new digital-friendly branding that it says will better reflect the firm’s current product positioning, service offering and core...New tech’ brochure from Pyroguard
Pyroguard has published its new Technical Brochure, with the latest technical, test and product data on its recent new products including Pyroguard Firesafe, Pyroguard...
- Trade Counters
WSC steps up at Bellshill
West Lothian based Liniar fabricator and trade counter operator Window Supply Company has relocated its Bellshill outlet to a larger facility at Motherwell Park,...Hinkley launch takes NBP into Midlands
Trade outlet NBP, with branches in Leeds and Bolton, is expanding into the Midlands with a depot set to open in Hinkley in November. Sales...NBP targets growth with BGF investment
North of England based trade distributor Northern Building Plastics has entered an investment agreement with growth capital investor BGF to support its ambitions to...Screwfix planning 40 new stores this year
Screwfix has revealed plans to open 30 new stores in the UK and 10 in the RoI this year. The trade retailer has opened at...
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