Andrew Wright Windows Of Scotland Placed Into Administration
Irvine-based Andrew Wright Windows, a stalwart in Scotland’s double glazing industry for nearly nine decades, has ceased trading and entered provisional liquidation, resulting in [...]
The Great Consolidation
I was in two minds as to whether to title this article "The Great Exit" or "The Great Escape", but I judged that it [...]
Brisant Secure Acquired By Allegion Plc
Wow, the M&A train is in sixth gear right now... This afternoon it has been announced by Brisant Secure by Allegion Plc. This follows [...]
Obiturary: Simon Coleman – profine UK
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing away of Simon Coleman, technical manager for profine UK on Friday 8th August [...]
Disruption?
Darren Woodcock, General Manager, Deceuninck explains why in a period of significant change in the systems market, Deceuninck will continue to focus on its [...]
F E A T U R E D A R T I C L E S
Why You Should Use A Showroom
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin introduces a tool for builders who want to stand out. In a competitive market, finding ways to stand out [...]
Transforming Spaces With Natural Light
It is well established that maximising natural light boosts wellbeing and transforms living spaces. Victoria Brocklesby of Origin shares expert tips on using glazing [...]
Committee Restructure Drives More Effective Representation At CAB
The Council for Aluminium in Building has restructured its committee model, increasing agility and improving representation The new structure replaces the previous model, creating [...]
Sean Banks Appointed As Operations Manager For BDC Aluminium
BDC Aluminium has appointed Sean Banks as its new operations manager, bringing over 30 years of manufacturing experience and operational leadership to the role. [...]
Endurance® Aluminium Targets Increased Sales For Installer Partners
Endurance® Aluminium is building on its commitment to maximising the success and growth of its installer partners. Having recently unveiled an online configurator for [...]
Pilkington UK Opens New Glass Production Line In St Helens
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched a new glass production line at its Greengate Works site in St Helens [...]
FireGlass Joins New Umbrella Brand Saverto
The svt Group, a leading provider of passive fire protection solutions across Europe, is consolidating its international product division under the new brand Saverto, which also includes FireGlass. [...]
Regency Glass Announce Collaboration With Corning Incorporated
Now, this is quite something. Lancashire-based IGU suppliers Regency Glass have announced a partnership with global glass innovators Corning Incorporated aimed at introducing a [...]
Saint-Gobain Glass Brings The World’s First Lower-Carbon Glass Manufacturing To The UK
Saint-Gobain Glass has announced that the world’s first lower-carbon glass, ORAÉ®, is now being manufactured in the UK at its site in Eggborough, Yorkshire. Previously [...]
Cornwall Group Flags Concerns To MP
Cornwall Group has raised its concerns about the impact of the increase in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance with its Member of [...]
S P O N S O R N E W S
Premier Arches – Building Success From The Inside Out
In an industry where change often comes slowly and [...]
Glyngary Wins Major Contract For Historic Rylands Building Restoration In Manchester
Glyngary Joinery, a leading manufacturer of handcrafted timber windows [...]
Brisant Secure Launches Ultion Nuki 2025
Brisant Secure has unveiled Ultion Nuki 2025, the latest [...]
A Partnership Built On Trust
Glazpart is delighted that award-winning manufacturer Direct Trade (Yorkshire) [...]
Endurance® Doors Guarantees Maximum Peace Of Mind
With the UK continuing to experience some of the [...]
D G B P A R T N E R S
Andrew Wright Windows Of Scotland Placed Into Administration
Irvine-based Andrew Wright Windows, a stalwart in Scotland’s double glazing industry for nearly nine decades, has ceased trading and entered provisional liquidation, resulting in [...]
Brisant Secure Acquired By Allegion Plc
Wow, the M&A train is in sixth gear right now... This afternoon it has been announced by Brisant Secure by Allegion Plc. This follows [...]
Disruption?
Darren Woodcock, General Manager, Deceuninck explains why in a period of significant change in the systems market, Deceuninck will continue to focus on its [...]
Reports Anglian To Be Put Up For Sale
In a significant development for the UK double glazing and home improvements sector, reports have emerged that Alchemy Partners, the long-time owner of Anglian [...]
UAP Acquired By Allegion Plc
M&A activity has been intense in the past week or so, with a number of companies being acquired across differing parts of the sector. [...]
Petition Launched To Change Regulations On Trickle Vents
In response to new Building Regulations that came into force in June 2022, requiring all window replacement installations to include trickle vents, a Government [...]
Could The Future Building Standard Be Watered Down?
Whilst the arguments over trickle vents continue to rage on, eight months after their implementation, attention has rightly turned to the next major set [...]
Glazpart Joins BPF
Sponsored news from Glazpart: As part of its external affairs strategy, Glazpart has joined the British Plastics Federation (BPF). With the trading environment adapting [...]
I Used ChatGPT To Ask About Fenestration And This Is What It Said
You may have heard of something called ChatGPT over the last few weeks. ChatGPT is an AI text platform that is both fascinating people [...]
The Time For Complaining Has Passed
Seven months after the implementation of the updated Building Regulations, which have seen lower minimum U-Values and mandatory trickle vents to all windows, I [...]
Forterro Continues Expansion Into The Fenestration Industry With BM Group Acquisition
The deal builds on the acquisition of Orgadata AG in 2024 to further grow the new Forterro Windows and Doors line of business. London, [...]
Half Of All Installers Could Face A Cyber-Attack This Year
Elton Boocock, Managing Director of Business Pilot, explains why you should never be complacent about online security. Half of all businesses report having experienced [...]
Cyncly’s Sales Manager Greg Beachim Explains Why Fabricators Need To Think About Succession Planning
Since 2019, the window fabrication industry has faced significant upheaval, with a 60% reduction in fabrication. This concerning trend underscores the critical need for [...]
How AI Could Change The Fenestration Sector
Not a day goes by without AI (artificial intelligence) coming up within the media or social media and how it is impacting our daily [...]
Ultion Nuki Plus Wins Best Smart Security Award At T3 Awards 2023
Ultion is thrilled to announce its victory at the T3 Awards 2023. Their revolutionary product, the Ultion Nuki Plus, has emerged triumphant in the [...]
Eurocell And Biffa Successfully Trial New PVCu Waste Management Scheme For The Trade
Challenge PVC-U based products, like windows and doors, often [...]
£6m Biofuel Trial At Glass Futures And Pilkington
A major industrial trial was successfully undertaken this month [...]
Glass Express Midlands Save 142 Tonnes Of CO2 In One Year
Glass Express Midlands has been certified as a leading [...]
Eurocell Introduces Recycling Service For Cavalok Offcuts
Eurocell can now recycle the offcuts of Cavalok Cavity [...]
Eurocell Urges Government To Outline Clear Decarbonisation Plan For Social Housing
Eurocell is urging the government to outline its vision [...]
C H A R I T Y
From Rock Bottom: The Journey Back Kelly’s Heroes Take On Their Toughest Challenge Yet
This September, get back on the saddle to set off from the Rock of Gibraltar on an extraordinary journey of hope, resilience and awareness, [...]
BDC Aluminium And Industry Partners Unite For Children’s Hospice Charity
A group of companies from across the fenestration sector have come together in aid of a children’s hospice charity. In a collaborative effort instigated [...]
Hurst Doors Gets Muddy For Charity
Colleagues from Hurst Doors recently participated in the 'Get Caked' event – a challenging five-mile muddy obstacle course – to help raise funds for [...]
Rocal Staff Take Steps For Charity
Members of the Rocal team have stepped up - and out - for a worthy cause. A group of 27 colleagues from across the [...]
Hurst Doors Partners With Dove House Hospice To Make A Difference In 2024
Hurst Doors has partnered with Dove House Hospice, a local charity dedicated to providing vital care and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting [...]
U K R A I N E C R I S I S
NSG Group Leaves Russia
It could be said that it is better late than never, but NSG Group, owners of Pilkington UK, have announced that they have sold [...]
REHAU To Sell Its Business In Russia
The war in Ukraine continues to have effects in all sorts of sectors around the world. In an announcement on Friday, REHAU, one of [...]
Guardian Glass Seeking Ways To Exit Russian Facilities
The war in Ukraine continues to cause heartbreaking death and destruction across the country. It is also causing mayhem and disruption for businesses of [...]
REHAU Group Suspends Operations In Russia
This is a statement from REHAU with regards to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and their operations in Russia: We have seen the [...]
Markets Are Beginning To Break And It Will Affect Everything
The war in Ukraine grinds on, and with each day the humanitarian crisis grows. Millions of people are being displaced within the country and [...]
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