Four fifths happy with work levels but supply problems still loom large – Fensa
Over four fifths of installers throughout England and Wales were happy with levels of work coming in during H2 but almost all fell victim to continuing problems and delays in getting supplies, according to...
Plans announced for new dream factory
Leading North East fabricator TWR Group has announced the completion of a major property acquisition that will see the company bring its uPVC and aluminium operations under one roof.
The company has purchased a 65,000...
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...
Half a Million pounds investment in Glass Processing Line
Victorian Sliders, the PVCu sash window manufacturer, has significantly enhanced its glass processing capabilities with an investment exceeding half a million pounds in a fully automated seaming line from Ashton Industrial.
The investment in the...
£2.6m factory investment for historic Allan Brothers
Allan Brothers, said to be the UK’s oldest wood window and door manufacturer, is investing £2.6 millionfrom parent company Inwido in the production processes at its factory in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The injection will see a new...
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...
Buyer found for glass manufacturer
Following an accelerated sale process, a deal to purchase Dewsbury-based double and triple glazing glass unit manufacturer Oakland Glass as a going concern has been agreed with Clayton Glass Limited.
The agreement sees all 110...
Expanding Reach with New Showroom & Office
NorDan UK, a manufacturer of high-performance windows and doors has further strengthened its presence in the UK with the opening of a new showroom and office in Exeter, Devon.
This latest expansion highlights the company’s...
Offsite homes sector launches Make UK Modular trade body
A new trade body specifically for the offsite modular housing sector was unveiled this week by Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, with the aim of bringing together all contributors to help tackle the country’s...
Another Westminster leak as Portcullis roof gives way to storm
One of Britain’s most iconic glass roofs, on the atrium of Parliament’s Portcullis House, fell foul of a stormy downpour earlier today (July 11) when a glass panel gave way, soaking staff and visitors...
