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    NARM widens its reach as The Rooflight Association

    The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers has relaunched as The Rooflight Association to widen its membership to installers, specificiers, distributors and others in the industry. Chairman Ian Weakford explained: “Our mission is to support best...

    Alufold backs GGF as founder member of new Aluminium Group

    AluFold Direct has become one of the first aluminium companies to give its backing to the Glass and Glazing Federation by becoming a founder member of its new Aluminium Group. Managing director Russell Yates said...

    SWA names Kris Bennell as president

    Kris Bennell, contracts director at Associated Steel Window Services, is announced as the new President of the Steel Window Association in succession to Darren Lloyd of Govette Windows, who completed his six-year tenure of the...

    DHF names new Building Hardware Group chair and VC

    The Door & Hardware Federation has announced the new chairman of the Building Hardware Group as Richard Bromley, who will be supported by new vice chairman Neil Rule.Richard, who formerly served as vice chairman...

    Window Ware reaffirms CAB membership

    Independent hardware distributor Window Ware has renewed its membership with the Council for Aluminium in Building, which it joined in 2019. Rich Fraser, business development manager for aluminium, said “ “Our CAB membership demonstrates our continued...

    Paul Browne is new DHF chair

    The Door & Hardware Federation has announced that its new chairman is former Assa Abloy UK chief technology officer & business development director Paul Browne.Paul has been involved with DHF since 2006, when the...

    Fourth new Qualicoat licence granted

    Another coater, Architectural Powder Coatings, based in Blaydon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has been granted the Qualicoat licence shortly after the organisation announced the appointment of three new licensees. Director Craig Johnson, pictured, left with fellow director Gary...

    Slinger appointment completes frame makers’ full-house for Fensa

    Fensa has completed its representation of frame materials trade bodies with the appointment of Council for Aluminium in Building CEO Phil Slinger to its board. The appointment means the CAB joins the British Woodworking Federation,...

    Sole trader guide joins Fensa’s bank of support

    Fensa says it has created a bank of support for small businesses seeking more autonomy, the launch of a complete guide on ‘How to become a sole trader’. “The window and door industries are unfortunately...

    Rooflight Association meets for first AGM

    The newly-formed Rooflight Association has held its first AGM since re-forming from the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers to include contractors, installers, specifiers, consultants, distributors and other businesses or individuals involved in the rooflight...