DGCOS regains Fensa link for IBGs
Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme members can once again register their IBGs with Fensa after its insurance broker, UWC was reappointed as an approved provider by Fensa.
DGCOS chief executive Faisal Hussain explained: “This...
Excel Bespoke Composite Doors becomes the latest Kenrick launch partner
Excel Bespoke Composite Doors has become the latest company to add the innovative Kenrick AK Touch Secure™ smart lock to its offering.
Steven Panesar, Excel’s Managing Director, said: “We are very impressed with the AK...
‘No manufacturing closures’ pledge as Quanex buys Tyman
Quanex, owner of Edgetech and Liniar in the UK, has announced the acquisition of rival Tyman plc, owner of Era, Zoo Hardware and Access 360, for around £788million ($1.1billion).
The buyer said in a statement...
Howarth group’s window business in liquidation
Howarth Timber (Windows & Doors) Ltd, the 47-year-old division of the family-owned Howarth Timber group, has been placed into liquidation at the request of creditors.
A statement on the group’s website announcing the liquidation, adds:...
Commitment to sustainable Innovation
Eurocell is the first systems house to incorporate Neovyn, a low-carbon PVC resin, into its premium window system, underscoring its continued commitment to sustainability.
Eurocell offers several advanced window systems. However, it has chosen its...
STOP PRESS: CPA issues warning over govt CE Mark confusion
The Construction Products Association has today (Aug 1) rushed to issue a warning over confusion that followed a government statement appearing to allow extended use of the CE marking for products in the UK.
The...
Industry recovering well despite pandemic and Building Regs changes – GGF
The industry performed well in 2022 and continued to reverse the decline that had been seen pre-pandemic, according to GGF figures, as well as showing positive signs that it is adjusting well to upheaval...
Warning issued about External Panic and Emergency Exit Doorsets
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) and GAI (the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) have recently been informed by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) that they are aware of cases where external panic...
Celebrating a Successful Grand Opening for Birchwood Park Laboratory
With over 150 guests in attendance, Warringtonfire, part of Element Materials Technology (“Element”), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, hosted the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art fire resistance testing facility...
Federated (formerly Rea Metal Windows Ltd) in liquidation after 118 years
Federated Windows & Doors Ltd, formerly Rea Metal Windows Ltd, has been placed in creditors voluntary liquidation.
Joint liquidators Alan Fallows and Allan Cadman were appointed last week for the Liverpool-based Steel Window Association member...
