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    Hydro acquires Hueck

    Technal and Wicona owner Hydro has announced the acquisition of Hueck, a German-based aluminium fenestration systems extruder. The buyer says the acquisition will reinforce its position in Europe and strengthen Hydro Building Systems in Germany...

    Independent Alunet steps out with patio door

    Alunet Systems has unveiled the first product of its new-found independence from Belarus-based systems supplier Alutech with the launch of the ESS47 hybrid slimline patio door system. The company, formerly know as Alutech in the...

    More light, more air, more workspace – architects spell out the lessons of Covid

    Nearly half of all architects would choose bigger windows, more daylight and more natural ventilation as a result of their experience of the Covid pandemic, according to a survey of how it has changed...

    Profine tackles power price hikes with global energy provider plan

    Kömmerling owner profine Group is aiming to isolate itself from electricity price increases in its 29 locations worldwide with a joint project aimed at creating an independent energy service provider. The task of profine Energy,...

    Kömmerling spotlights the future in new brand image

    Kömmerling has unveiled a new brand image with a logo and slogan, ‘Today for Tomorrow’, emphasizing sustainability and the future. Dr. Peter Mrosik, owner and CEO of profine, explained the thinking behind  and the brand...

    Schüco updates heavy-use ADS 65 HD door

    Schüco has released ADS 65 HD Gen2, a new version of its door system with increased weathertightness and thermal insulation for applications subject to heavy use in residential and commercial buildings. With a new centre...

    Eurocell plc back in profit with strong sales

    Eurocell plc returned to profit in 2021, with sales up by a third on the previous year and up almost a quarter over the pre-pandemic 2019 figure. The group posted a pre-tax profit of £27million,...

    Rehau claims ‘industrial first’ with smart privacy answer to planning changes

    Rehau has unveiled plans to launch a smart glass system that it says is ‘the first that can be produced industrially’ as a response to potential privacy issues over relaxed planning laws permitting defunct...

    Aluplast ready to double capacity with £26m investment

    Aluplast is on course to double its capacity for the UK and Europe with its new £26million, 50 twin extrusion line facility, due to start production in Poland by next summer. The first stage of...

    Syntha Pulvin says yes to Garnalex

    Garnalex has achieved full approved applicator status with Syntha Pulvin after going through the powder coating provider’s testing process. Syntha Pulvin only works with approved applicators that hold ISO9001 accreditation and they must complete a...