Victorian Sliders aims to double capacity with £14m BGF investment deal
Growth capital investor BGF has announced a £14million investment in Victorian Sliders that will enable the manufacturer it to double its production capacity as well as develop its recycling facility.
The move will give BGF a...
Unlocking market opportunities
Heritage windows, once considered a niche market, are experiencing a surge in popularity and demand, marking a significant shift in the industry landscape.
"It wasn't long ago that the concept of 'heritage' conjured images of...
Don’t forget the end of CE marks – DHF
The Door & Hardware Federation has issued a reminder that CE markings will no longer be recognised in the UK from January 1, after it hosted a series of webinars and produced briefing papers...
Fifteen successive years of revenue growth
The Manchester-based door hardware specialist, UAP Ltd, has announced revenue of £28.4 millionfor its latest financial year, marking its 15th consecutive year of revenue growth.
UAP Ltd revenues grew by more than a third in...
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...
Technical support extended
Window and door fastener specialist Rapierstar has extended its support to Garnalex to help fabricators of its highly innovative Sheerline aluminium systems achieve greater production efficiency, optimum performance and consistent quality.
Rapierstar has worked with...
NEW Year MBE for Trustmark’s Simon Ayers
Simon Ayers, Chief Executive Officer of TrustMark, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire Medal (MBE) in the King’s New Year Honours 2024 for his services to consumer protection.
Simon...
TV personality chooses heritage style windows for property renovation
Television personality and antiques specialist Raj Bisram has chosen Timberlook flush sash windows for a property renovation, with the installation completed by one of Timberlook’s installer partners, KSE Home Improvements.
Kent-based installers KSE Home Improvements,...
Freefoam features technical Geoff in second anniversary vid
Freefoam technical operations manager Geoff Barnett spotlights the expansion of the company’s production facility in the second in a series of videos marking its 30th anniversary.
This new short film tells of how Geoff came to...
Starkey leaves Victorian Sliders as BGF puts in £4m more
Victorian Sliders founder Scot Starkey has left the company after investment group BGF putting an additional £4million into the business alongside new additions to the board.
Group Managing Director Steve Winslet has been joined by...
