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    Distinction backs Select Windows in PAS 24:2016 gain

    Walsall-based Select Windows (Home Improvement) Ltd has achieved PAS 24:2016 with its Liniar Composite Residential Door System which uses the Distinction Doors 44.5mm GRP faced composite door blank and Liniar composite door profile. Operations director...

    Four flush systems Part L ready at HWL

    HWL Windows has said that it is in the unique position to be able to offer four Timberwelded flush systems that are Part L ready, ahead of when the new standard comes into effect...

    DBS joins TrustMark as Scheme Provider

    TrustMark, the government-endorsed quality scheme, has announced Digital Building Services (DBS) as its latest Scheme Provider. DBS provides residential energy efficiency advisory services to mortgage providers, lenders and brokers and has a consumer arm that...

    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...

    CDW awarded 9001 again

    Aluminium fabricator CDW Systems has again achieved the coveted ISO 9001 certification. Group compliance manager Kevin Godden said: “Our content management system has been in place for more than five years and is audited every...

    Mercury gains its first lean ‘Green’

    Mercury has achieved its first ‘Green’ day across all three of its factories after 12 weeks of it adopting its lean manufacturing strategy, as well as establishing a dedicated metrics room that is now...

    A watertight case for PatioMaster

    The PatioMaster PVC-U Sliding Door system has achieved 300pa water tightness Class 7a, 600Pa air tightness Class 2 and 1600 Pa wind loading Class A4 following enhanced weather performance testing carried out by Element...

    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...

    Ultraframe awarded Environmental ISO

    Ultraframe has been recognised for its environmental performance with the award of ISO 14001:2015 certification. The accreditation specifies the requirements for an environmental management system (EMS) that an organisation can use to enhance its environmental...

    Avia Secure gains DHF TS621:2018

    The Avia Secure smart door lock from Mighton Products has been awarded DHF TS621:2018 accreditation. To achieve DHF TS621:2018 accreditation, locks are subjected to a series of rigorous tests designed to accurately simulate a criminal...