Latest Data Shows Flush Fit On The Rise
Recent manufacturing data from REHAU reveals an ongoing trend in the rise of flush fit windows, highlighting their continued appeal for residential and commercial projects.
REHAU sold over 358,000 metres of Rio sash in 2024...
Construction resilient under lockdown – signs for future growth
The value of all construction contract awards fell by less than 5% to £5.7billion in 2020 despite the challenges that he year brought, according to the latest figures from Barbour ABI.
Meanwhile, figures issued this...
Factory capacity tripled to meet increased demand
Following a year of consistent growth in a declining market, Glideline has expanded its factory capacity to 30,000 sq/ft – three times bigger than its current facility.
The expansion of its existing premises in Great...
Small builders must be at the heart of the housing solution
The Chancellor’s decision to spend £39bn to boost social housing projects is a welcome move to help tackle the housing crisis, but the delivery of these homes needs to be open to small local...
Martin Hitchin Elected as Next BPF President
At its Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2025, members of the British Plastic Federation’s council unanimously elected the Chief Executive of REHAU UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia, Martin Hitchin, as the new president of...
Welcome for chancellor’s Task Force and skills plans
Plans announced in the chancellor’s Autumn Budget to create an Energy Efficiency Task Force as well as a further £6billion funding for domestic energy saving in homes and businesses were welcomed by the Federation...
Reynaers takes to the Thames to show off landmark projects
Reynaers Aluminium found a practical way of showing off some of its landmark works when it took a group of architects and façade consultants on a chartered cruise down the River Thames.
The 125 invited...
ELECTRIC HGVs ADDED TO LOGISTICS FLEET
Trade retailer Screwfix has announced the addition of it’s first state-of-the-art electric heavy goods vehicles to its logistics operations. This milestone is part of the company’s continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions as it...
The Premium Door Furniture Upgrade
Leading trade fabricator Emplas has taken its commitment to quality to the next level by introducing Ultion Sweet hardware as a premium upgrade option across its door range. Customers have been able to order...
Hot box testing confirms 0.85 W/mK² U-value rating
Composite door manufacturer Apeer has announced that a recent hot box testing of its 70mm range has been confirmed by IFT Rosenheim to have a U-value rating of 0.85 W/mK².
The company was keen to...
