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    Holdsworth signs up to SWA

    Shipston-on-Stour-based Holdsworth Windows has joined the Steel Window Association.  Managing director Lee Grant said: "Holdsworth Windows has been manufacturing steel windows, doors and screens for more than 50 years, serving private homeowners and main contractors...

    ‘Digital fingerprint’ gives GGF members total traceability

    The GGF has worked with the British Standards Institute to give members access to BSI Identify, a ‘unique digital fingerprint’ system that ensures traceability of their products in the supply chain. Members signing up to...

    Clear follows steel inroad with SWA sign-up

    Clear Windows & Conservatories (London), has joined the Steel Window Association to support its move into the steel window and door market. The company began manufacturing uPVC products, later expanding into timber, and aluminium. Director George...

    First Degree Systems welcomed as member of CAB

    First Degree Systems has been welcomed as a new member of the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB). Sales manager Greg Beachim said: “CAB is the leading trade body for companies working with aluminium in...

    Jon Vanstone to chair NHIC

    Certass chair Jon Vanstone has been named Chair-Elect of the National Home Improvement Council UK (NHIC).  Jon said: “It’s a privilege to be voted in to lead the NHIC during this period of transformation for...

    Abus joins DHF

    Abus UK has joined the Door & Hardware Federation. “We are very much looking forward to working with the DHF and other members, getting involved working on standards, and contributing on the issues of the...

    Anna Plesniar elected Qualicoat vice chair

    AluK process development scientist Anna Plesniar has been elected vice chair of the Qualicoat Council for the UK and Ireland. Anna has been AluK’s representative on the council since the company joined in 2016 and...

    QANW partners with TAF

    Insurance provider Quality Assured National Warranties has announced its partnership with the Government-supported Trade Association Forum. TAF encourages best practice among trade associations and membership bodies in the UK and promotes the effectiveness of trade...

    Sealant price hikes and shortages set to continue – BASA 

    Shortages and price rises suffered by sealant and adhesive suppliers and their customers are expected to continue into 2022 with further pressure on costs and availability, albeit to a lesser degree than previously. That is...

    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...