Jay Patel, Director at Deceuninck fabricator Everglade Windows – recently crowned Fabricator of the Year and winner of the Customer Care Initiative award at the G23 Awards – explains how competing on price was always a flawed tactic, but today even more so. We report. Deceuninck fabricator Everglade Windows operates out of Perivale, West [...]
Deceuninck won the Promotional Campaign of the Year award at this year’s G-Awards, thanks to its ongoing programme of sustainability marketing support for fabricators and installers. “We are thrilled to have won this award because it recognises the considerable investment we have made in promoting the importance of sustainability in our industry,” Deceuninck’s Managing [...]
The saga of the demise of UK Windows & Doors Group was a sad story in what has been a rather tough year for the entire sector. It saw the collapse of a group of well-known brands, as well as the permanent closure of Duraflex, which happened in the summer with the hope that [...]
By Phil Slinger - CAB CEO The Construction Products Association Autumn forecasts reports states that construction output remains on forecast to fall by 6.8% during 2023. The two largest construction sectors contributing to this fall is private new housing and private house repair (r&mi), maintenance and improvement. In 2024 the forecast is for a [...]
In line with its commitment to continuous product research and development, Endurance® Doors has developed a new PAS 24 certified, multi-point locking system for use across its range. Called the Guardian5, the next generation system has been designed from the ground up to offer multiple benefits - including exceptional levels of security, impressive reliability and [...]
One of Eurocell’s most energy-efficient window solutions has been used as part of an award-winning large-scale residential development in Rainham, Kent. Long-term fabrication and installation partner A&B Glass, included the market-leading Logik PVC-U window system as an alternative to aluminium frames, to meet developer and homeowner demand at the Beaulieu Park housing scheme. Eurocell worked with A&B Glass, based [...]
The Glazerite UK Group has opened up operations at its North Division in Barnsley as part of the fabricator’s ambition to secure further growth for its installers. The purpose-built 30,000 sq. ft facility will focus exclusively on the production of Deceuninck 2500 and 2800 profile systems. It follows Glazerite’s announcement earlier this year that [...]
House prices and home improvements have historically been closely linked. Many improvements to the home are made to increase the saleability of the property, and with house prices predicted to continue to fall until 2025, we ask, will the home improvement market also falter? Economists have previously noted a strong correlation between house prices [...]
National UPVC Window Recycling company CNC Recycling are absolutely delighted to have been voted the winner of the Recycling Company of the Year for the third consecutive year at the National Fenestration Awards. This was also followed up by Kate Riley also winning the BDM/Sales Executive of the Year award. Sales Director Ian Ward [...]
VEKA Plc has been named as the 'PVCu Systems Company of the Year' at the esteemed National Fenestration Awards (NFAs) 2023. The NFAs, renowned for its unique participatory voting format, represents the voices and opinions of industry peers, making this recognition even more significant as it reflects the trust and high regard held by [...]
Over the last couple of weeks there have been signals that the overall aims for the 2025 Future Homes Standard could end up being less radical than previously imagined. I have had a few conversations over the last fortnight, some with valuable connections to the right places, to indicate that despite predictions that the [...]
Manufacturer of solid, secure and stylish composite doors, Endurance® Doors is marking the first anniversary of the opening of its dedicated consumer focused showroom. Since its opening 12 months ago, the innovative form of sales support has enabled numerous Endurance installer partners to enjoy a 100% success rate in converting homeowner enquiries into actual orders. [...]
In an era of transformative regulatory changes, Certass is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of a pivotal industry seminar addressing the profound impact of the Building Safety Act on the glazing sector. This free-to-industry event aims to equip professionals with accurate knowledge and insights crucial for staying informed and compliant. Event Details: Date: Friday, [...]
In what is a ray of good news for homeowners who had been left in a very uncertain position by the demise of Safestyle UK, it has been announced that Anglian Home Improvements, trading as Anglian Windows, has bought the order book from the collapsed company as well as some other assets. Here is [...]
The Future Homes Standard is a set of rules that will come into effect from 2025 to ensure new homes produce over 30% less carbon emissions than the new homes being built to current Building Regulations. Following the June 2022 interim changes to Building Regulations, which impacted replacement and renovation (existing buildings), the legislative [...]
We are delighted to announce that our insurer, Accelerant Insurance UK Ltd (AIUK) have been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and а Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent). AIUK are the underwriter that sits behind all QANW Insurance Backed Guarantees, so if you are a contractor registered with QANW and [...]
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