‘Glimmer of light ahead’ for aluminium – survey
Hints of cautious optimism for the aluminium sector are seen in the latest CAB State of Trade Survey, with a net increase in sales for the first three quarters of 2022 in the face...
Endurance/ Rocal acquires BDC Aluminium
Endurance Doors owner Rocal has announced the acquisition of Essex-based fabricator BDC Aluminium for an undisclosed sum.
The move will give Endurance an additional aluminium window and door portfolio to offer its existing national network...
£3m+ investment in toughening furnaces
Cornwall Group has made a one-in-a-generation investment in three new state-of-the-art Glaston Tempering Furnaces, representing more than £3m, with each going to different sites within the Group.
The first furnace will be installed at Forward...
Starmer backs growth plan on visit to Window Supply Company
Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to Window Supply Company and its work with renewables and home insulation when he paid a visit to the trade fabricator’s 105,000sqft West Lothian HQ last week.
The Labour leader...
Two centuries of glassmaking history ends with Pilks furnace move
Nearly 200 years of glassmaking history is about to end when Pilkington UK closes its Watson Street, St Helens, site as part of a £multi-million upgrade.
Production at the site where Sir Alastair Pilkington invented...
Energy-Efficient Window Design
The development of a new frame innovation is set to transform the thermal performance of sash windows and make waves in the self-build market claim its makers.
The ThermoVFlex system, developed in partnership by REHAU...
Terry Healy Group acquires Custom Build Solutions
Terry Healey Group, Edinburgh-based window, door and all-trades contractor, has acquired Custom Build Solutions Ltd (CBS), with all the latter’s employees and client & service agreements transferring to the new owner.
CBS director Danni Moss...
Winners announced at the G24 Awards
The G24 Awards celebrated excellence in the UK glass and glazing industry at a prestigious black-tie gala at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Hosted by the talented comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons, this...
Smart Ready defends brand name in EU trademark dispute
Giovanni Laporta, inventor of Smart Ready technology, has successfully contested an application by Assa Abloy to the European Union Intellectual Property Office for registration of ‘Smart Living Ready’ as a trademark.
Announcing the result, he...
Shareholders confirm Quanex/ Tyman acquisition
Quanex, owner of Edgetech and Liniar in the UK, have announced that its proposed acquisition of Tyman plc, owner of Era, Zoo Hardware and Access 360, has now gained the approval of both companies’...
