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    Veka claims a first with new PAS 24 triple-glazed on all products

    Veka is claiming a UK first by achieving the recently updated PAS 24: 2022 security standards for triple-glazed products as well as double, across its entire product range. Product and Innovation Manager Jack Scullion said:...

    Sheerline completes SBD on all Prestige range

    Sheerline has announced that whole of its Prestige range now carries Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation, following the addition of the label on bi-folds and single and French doors. Prestige builds on the record of...

    Reynaers gains PAS24 on patio systems

    Reynaers has gained PAS 24 certification on its Concept Patio 130, HiFinity and MasterPatio lift and slide systems. ConceptPatio 130 is Doc L compliant. HiFinity can be fabricated to a height of over 4metres and...

    Navigating UKCA marking – free webinar provides urgent advice for construction product manufacturers

    A free webinar for UK and European construction product manufacturers will be held on Monday 25 July to help guide companies through the requirements of UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity Assessment) marking and access to...

    BFRC kick-starts the quiet revolution with first noise label signing

    The BFRC is hoping to sign more big names very soon after welcoming Deceuninck as the first member of its new Noise Reduction Rating Scheme. The initiative, launched last year https://www.the-glazine.com/?p=359 means the systems house will now...

    GAI strengthens industry voice with new steering group roles

    Door and window hardware suppliers will now have a greater role in forming industry competency standards now that the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has joined two groups, the PAS 8671 standard steering group and...

    Decalu gains PAS23 for lift/slide

    The Decalu163 Lift-and-Slide door from Deceuninck Aluminium, has completed PAS24 testing at testing house Elements and accredited by BM Trada. Director Nigel Headford said achieving PAS24:2016 was important against a backdrop of regulatory change. “The consultation...

    Guide to glazing choices from Real

    Real Aluminium has produced a guide on glazing specification choices to meet the updated building regulations, for a range of purposes including: Replacement on existing dwellings or extensions New extensions New build U Values with double glazing...

    Atlas claims a UK first with SBD on ali rooflights

    Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions says it has become the first company in the UK to have aluminium rooflights listed by Secured by Design.  The manufacturer’s Lantern 2.0 product was successfully tested to STS 222 which...

    CICV urges action over lack of progress on UKCA markings

    Industry leaders in Scotland have issued an urgent plea to the Holyrood and UK governments over the lack of progress in enabling manufacturers to adopt the UKCA conformity assessment and certification markings, due to...