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- Products
ODL takes control of cassettes with moulding kit purchase
ODL Europe has taken its door cassette production process entirely in-house with the purchase of an injection moulding machine. Managing director Nathan Barr said: “This...HWL adds open-in door to welded R9 suite
HWL Trade Frames says it is giving installers a unique opportunity to pitch a fully matched R9 window and door offer with the launch of...Wendland Lantern now available in any RAL
The Wendland Lantern is now available in any RAL colour in either PVCu or aluminium. Brand manager Chloe McGrath said: “The Wendland Lantern is already...AluK transforms colour with four ranges for simplicity and clear pricing
AluK has worked with paint supplier Akzo Nobel to transform its colour offering with the launch of four colour ranges based on identifying the...Sheerline S1 roof lantern with security innovations
Sheerline has launched the S1 roof lantern with a number of security innovations. Overlapping cast end caps prevent the bar and top caps from...
- Projects
Natural light from three directions
Some 25 panels of 15mm clear toughened safety glass from TuffX were chosen to provide a balustrade solution for two adjoining balcony areas at...Arched windows preserve the look of historic Hindley Cemetery Lodge
The appearance of a historic former cemetery lodge in Hindley, Greater Manchester, including 43 arched windows, was preserved by fabricator A & D Joinery...International Convention Centre for Wales
Architectural aluminium glazing systems from the portfolio of Kawneer, including its AA110 curtain walling system, window vents, doors and “roof glazing” were used on the new £83.7million...Orchard House refurbishment, Swansea
Fentrade Aluminium manufactured and supplied 16 sets of non-thermally broken commercial shopfront doors and screens as part of £6m makeover project at the Orchard...Senior knows the angles for the hexagonal Octagon
Senior Architectural Systems’ SF52 aluminium curtain wall system was used to create the new facade of the historic Octagon Theatre in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The...
- Fabricators
Origin launches ‘the Ark’
Origin has opened ‘the Ark’, a new 55,000ft2 warehouse facility. The new space, consisting of two units in Bicester, will be used by the fabricator’s supply...Fentrade doubles capacity
Aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade has doubled its manufacturing capacity by taking over a lease on a neighbouring factory to its Newport, Gwent, base and...Quickslide targets housebuilders with dedicated operation
Quickslide has increased its focus on the new-build sector with the formation of a dedicated department to work with housebuilders, including additional resources such...Abcell adds PVCu with Deceuninck
Abcell has partnered with Deceuninck to offer customers a range of PVCu windows and doors. The fabricator will now be offering the 2800 Heritage Sculptured...AB frees space for growth with added storage unit
Swansea-based AB Glass, has completed a new 3,000 sq ft storage unit to release 35% for its existing space to increase production capacity. The construction of the...
- People
Carly Graham takes the Midlands and SE for Glazerite
The Glazerite UK Group has appointed Carly Graham as sales manager, Midlands and South East. Carly, who has over 20 years of experience in fenestration,...Salisbury meets record orders boost with major recruitment drive
David Salisbury is looking to expand its workforce following what it says is the most successful period for new orders in the company’s history,...Dr Sachin Saigal becomes Avocet MD
Dr Sachin Saigal has been named as managing director of the Avocet Hardware Group. CEO Rythm Saigal said of the appointment: “There is so much...BWF names David Oldfield as president
The British Woodworking Federation has appointed David Oldfield, commercial director at the Arnold Laver Group, as its new president. David will succeed Paul Bailey, founder...Glass Futures names Naomi Smith as BDM
Glass Futures’ Global Centre of Excellence, the proposed research and development and training facility, has appointed Naomi Smith to the new role of business...
- G-Awards
G21 answers call for new entry deadline
It’s looking like a record year for entries to this year’s G-Awards – not to mention more pleas than ever for more time to...Counting down for G21 Awards – ten days to deadline
The pace is quickening at G-Awards HQ as the deadline draws closer for entries to what is set to be another milestone event. Companies now...Emplas adds fizz to G21 with reception sponsorship
Emplas has announced that it will be sponsoring the Champagne Reception at this year’s G-Awards, scheduled to take place at the London Hilton on...The bubbly’s on Thermoseal again for G21
Thermoseal Group is again sponsoring the G-Awards Champagne Reception, preceding the Gala Dinner and awards event on Friday 26th November at the London Hilton on...Get set for G21 – entries open now
It’s seemed a very long time since we all applauded the industry’s brightest and best at the last G-Awards but now the wait is...
- You Say
Protect those margins
Mike Parczuk, Managing Director, Sternfenster It’s great that everyone is busy but we face a number of challenges - and I don’t only mean those...‘Time to start thinking again about lead generation, security of supply and adaptation’
From: Ryan Johnson, managing director, Emplas That England went out of a major tournament last month on penalties, although agonising to watch, at the very...‘A ticking time-bomb for aluminium fabricators’
From: Nigel Headford, director, Deceuninck Aluminium Manufacturers of aluminium windows and doors could find all or part of their product offer falls short of proposed...Supply issues: ‘We’ve seen nothing yet’
From: Russell Yates, managing director, AluFold Direct The Bank of England has just raised its estimate for UK GDP growth in 2021 to 7.25% -...‘A year of challenge, surprise and determination’
From: Stuart Judge, president, Steel Window Association 2020 was certainly the year of challenge, surprise and determination as the primary markets for Steel Window Association members initially...
- Glass
Pilks looks to its past with heritage hub
Pilkington UK is celebrating nearly two centuries of history with the creation of a new online heritage hub with images of the company and...AGC adds thicker options to Clearvision range
Planibel Clearvision, the neutral colour low-iron from AGC is now available in two thicker options. The manufacturer says it has applied additional technology to produce...AGC Glass Europe unveils www.agc-yourglass.com
AGC is launching a new product websiteto serve as a ‚fully integrated hub guiding visitors to relevant AGC products and services based on each...Glass Futures names designer for ‘world’s first’ research furnace
Stara Glass SpA, based in Genoa and part of the Hydra SpA group, has been appointed by Glass Futures to design the 30tonne/pd experimental...Warnings of global shortfall in laminate supply
Warnings have been issued of ‘severe and immediate disruption’ to the global supply of laminates, leading to likely shortages this summer. The message came from...
- Awards
Gowercroft is Midlands’ top family business
Timber window and door manufacturer Gowercroft Joinery has won the ‘Family Business of the Year’ category of the 2021 Midlands Business Awards. Managing Director Andrew...Entries open for BWF Awards 2021
The British Woodworking Federation is calling for entries for the BWF Awards. Chief Executive Helen Hewitt said: “After what has been such a challenging time...Triple shortlisting for Liniar in Derbyshire awards
Liniar has been shortlisted in this year’s annual East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Derbyshire, in three categories: Excellence in Innovation, Community...Homebuilders rate Korniche with show awards shortlisting
Korniche by Made For Trade is hoping for a second win in a row after being shortlisted as Best Rooflight Supplier in the annual...Family joinery scoops Fensa top install trophy
A ‘truly outstanding’ installation by timber window specialist Nathan McCarter Joinery has been named Fensa Installation of the Year 2020. The job by the Tavistock-based...
- Jobs
- Hardware
Carl F adds Scots spec panic bar
Carl F Groupco has added the CISA Fast Touch Panic Exit Push Bar, with specification recommended for Scottish regulations. Technical Manager John Mitchell explained: “Scottish...Fab&Fix gains a 304 steel letterplate
Era has added the 304 Stainless Steel Letterplate to its Fab&Fix range of hardware. Its secure through fixing ensures the letterplate can only be removed from...‘World’s first’ lithium-powered smart self-disinfecting door handle ready for market – £320 a door
Tweaq Rise, said to be ‘the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle’, is to be available from next month at a cost of £320...Yale completes Vertex hardware range
Yale has launched its complete Vertex range of vertical slider hardware following last year’s introduction of a numbe of decorative items iunder the brand. The...Kenrick brings Excalibur to Lignum joiners as Network Affiliate
Joinery Network members manufacturing its Lignum Flush Sash timber casement window can now use the Excalibur multi-point window lock from Kenrick since the West-Bromwich...
- Internet / I.T
Ultra’s got email with dashboard add-on
Ultraframe has launched a new functionality in its Ultra Installer dashboard, enabling scheme members to create branded email campaigns and send them to homeowner...Consultancy puts Residence on the map for installers
The Consultancy has added a ‘Find a Fabricator’ function to the Residence Collection Trade website. Installers who visit the site at: can now see a...BP map function seeks out the sales hotspots
Business Pilot has launched new map functionality that lets users see which areas provide the best potential for new seeking business. A zoomable heat map...HWL takes to the clouds with new customer portal
HWL Trade Frames has introduced a suite of cloud-based customer service and business management systems, including 24/7 ordering, using Window Designer from First Degree...App connects fitters for live site updates
The Window Company (Contracts) has launched a new app which allows fitting teams to provide live project updates from site. Fitters on site log into...
- Security
Kubu launches Pro Installer initiative
Kubu, the window and door smart-sensor brand, has launched the Pro Installer initiative offering trade customers benefits including marketing material, website listings and provision...Fingerprint keyless padlock from VBH
VBH has launched GreenteQ Mirage, a new keyless padlock operated by fingerprint recognition. The lock has a half-second recognition time, can be programmed with up...WW takes Kubu
Window Warehouse has become the latest manufacturing company to adopt Kubu smart-sensor technology in its residential doors. Marketing manager Anni Hudson said: “Kubu is a...Carl F adds Fuhr autotronic 834
The Fuhr autotronic 834 lock has been added to the range of SmartSecure electronic door locking and access control products from Carl F Groupco. The...Era adds WindowSense to smart alarm range
Era has introduced WindowSense, a wireless integrated sensor that alerts homeowners to attempted intrusion via the windows when connected to the Era Protect Alarm...
- Standards
‘Don’t risk, damage, injury, even loss of life’ – GGF issues new product substitution guide
The Glass and Glazing Federation has published a new guidance document on product substitutions to help companies comply with regulations as the construction industry...New guide on UKCA marking
A new guide has been launched by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI)to help architects and specifiers navigate changes to product marking in the...Legacy passes PAS24 again
The Legacy VS window from Quickslide has, once again passed the testing regime for the PAS 24:2016 security standard, as well as the latest...Pyroguard gains ISO 14001:2015
Pyroguard, part of the Technical Fire Safety Group, has achieved ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management standard across its UK sites. The ISO 14001 standard outlines the...Lignum gains Secured by Design
Lignum by The Joinery Network has become the UK’s first timber window and door system to gain the Secured by Design Police Preferred specification. Doug Skins, development officer...
- Training
Skills body calls for industry mentors to support newcomers
A call has gone out for mentors to help and support young people coming into fenestration and to encourage others to join. The Building Our...Webinar demand goes through the roof for Ultraframe
Ultraframe reports growing demand for its training webinars with the latest, focussing on its Ultraroof tiled roof system attracting a record number of 75...CAB tackles ‘foundation knowledge’ gap with new training courses
The Council for Aluminium in Building is offering the first of its ‘foundation knowledge’ courses, ‘One Day Curtain Walling Essential Knowledge’ in response to...BOS backs Quickslide in apprentice development
Quickslide has turned to glazing industry career body Building Our Skills (BOS) for guidance to help it create an apprentice scheme as a further...Growing vacancies in a shrinking industry reveal the urgency of the skills gap
The urgency of the skills gap in fenestration was brought into focus this week with two separate reports indicating at the same time a...
- Environment
VinylPlus sets the path for the next decade
The next ten-year Commitment of the European PVC industry to Sustainable Development will be launched at the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum next month, hosted live...Govt scraps Green Homes scheme after less than 10% take-up – but skills funding unaffected
The Government has scrapped the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme for householders just six months after its launch and only days after Parliament’s Environmental...More pressure to extend Green Grant as Environmental Committee warns of Net Zero roadblock
Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has backed calls for the Green Homes Grant to be extended beyond the end of this month as well as...Kömmerling and Profine gain VinylPlus tag
partner companies can now use the VinylPlus product label to promote their green credentials to consumers since the group has undergone the organisation’s certification...Widgets hits zero landfill target
Window Widgets has achieved a zero-landfill mark as a result of a two-and-a-half-year waste management programme. The programme, led by QHSE manager Andrew Taylor, ensures...
- Exhibitions / Events
PiGs trot back with new Manchester trough
The PiGs are back after nearly 18 months with a new Manchester venue to launch their post-lockdown programme of events. “It’s been far too long...FIT bounces back with visitor signings running at more than double
FIT Show organisers say pre-registration for the 2021 event is at a record high with well over double the numbers of visitors for the...Schüco talks Smart for second virtual event
Schüco UK is to broadcast i.NOW Smart, its second Innovation Now virtual event, on 27th May, focusing on intelligent building. The event will be broadcast from...Veka Compounds to sponsor PVC 2021
Veka Compounds, the polymer division of Veka Recycling, is supporting the forthcoming PVC 2021 event, said to be the World's leading forum on polyvinyl...Leka signs with Fenex 2021
Solid conservatory roof manufacturer Leka System shas joined the Fenex online exhibition. Managing director Rhys Hoddinott explained: “Although Leka have had significant success exhibiting at...
- Marketing
Glazing Vault adds a shop
Glazing Vault has added the option of an online shop which installers can purchase as a fully functioning e-commerce website or as an upgrade...Leads 2 Trade goes for garden rooms
Leads 2 Trade is set to add garden rooms to its range of lead-type offerings and is seeking suppliers and installers to register their...Google boost takes Endurance over 1,000 leads a week
Endurance Doors has stepped up its Google rankings for over 800 search terms and is now receiving over 1,000 direct enquires a week to...Marketing boost for Stellar Bifold
Epwin Window Systems has launched a new marketing support package for its Stellar Aluminium Bifold Door. Marketing manager Gerald Allen said: “The aluminium bifold door...Bifolds in the spotlight
Alutech Systems has released a new video highlighting its BF73 bifold door system. Sales director Mike Moulds, who presents the video, explained: “This video is...
- Trade Counters
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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