Sheerline Issues Statement On Continuation Of Supply
One of the big outstanding questions following Ultraframe's acquisition of Prefix Systems last week is what would happen to the customers who had purchased [...]
Timber Window Company Fined £4000 By HSE
Press release via HSE An Essex-based company that makes windows and doors has been hit with a £4,000 fine after repeatedly failing to protect [...]
Ultraframe Acquires Prefix Systems Ltd
After speculation earlier this month as to the fate of former Ultraframe fabricator and current Sheerline fabricators Prefix Systems Ltd, an announcement today via [...]
Barclays: 43% Intend To Renovate In 2025
The latest Barclays Property Insights report has revealed that 43% of homeowners intend to invest in home renovations this year, with 24% wanting to [...]
UAP Ltd Acquires Armadillo Metal Coatings
UAP Ltd, the Bury-based door hardware specialist, has announced the acquisition of Armadillo Metal Coatings, marking another milestone in its ambitious growth journey. The [...]
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New CAB Director Headford Vows To Drive Sustainability Message
Deceuninck Aluminium’s Director Nigel Headford has joined the board of the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB), where he plans to share his experience [...]
New Virtual Showroom Featuring Reynaers’ Premium Products
Reynaers Aluminium UK has launched a new 360-degree virtual showroom to showcase what can be achieved with the latest aluminium systems, bringing a close-up [...]
Reynaers Updates Ultra Slim Patio Doors
Recently updated with a new multi-point locking system to support ease of use and installation, the Reynaers SlimPatio 68 (SP68) ultra-slim sliding door is [...]
How Deceuninck Aluminium Helps Spectral Remain Competitive
We talk to Nick Rudd, Director at Spectral Windows, about how Deceuninck Aluminium’s modern design is proving to be a winner with installers and [...]
I Still Prefer Bi-Folding Doors Over Sliders
I am sure plenty of you made the most of the amazing weather over the weekend. After what seemed like a very long and [...]
>The UK Unexpectedly Stays In Recession
>The UK economy was dealt a bit of a disaster blow this morning after it was revealed the economy shrunk a further -0.4% in the [...]
>Artificial Glass Shortages, More Price Increases?
>Well, as if we didn't need any more hindrance from Pilkington's massively unjustified price increases; there are now rumors that they are to shut down [...]
>Not PVCu, But Glazing Non The Less
>Found this on the glass times website, unitised curtain walling at it's best if you ask me:Now sadly this isn't a UK project, it's actually [...]
>Triple Glazed Units
>We all know how fast the energy efficiency of double glazed units is improving. But does anyone know the energy rating for a window that [...]
>Replacement Sealed Units
>Replacement glass units are a great source of revenue for us as a company. Many companies don't want the work because they don't see the [...]
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Safestyle UK Share Price Craters
Safestyle UK appear to be in a rather sticky spot of bother. Ever since their latest trading update, which delivered a significant downgrade on [...]
Saint-Gobain Divests Its Glass Processing Business In Slovakia
Saint-Gobain has today completed the sale of its glass processing business Glassolutions in Slovakia, to “Glasora a.s.”. The Business, with its industrial plant located [...]
Saint-Gobain Divests Its Glass Processing Business In Portugal
Press release from Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain has signed a binding agreement for the sale of COVIPOR, its glass processing business in Portugal, to PNI Portugal [...]
Spate Of Bankruptcies Shows Industry Fragility
If you keep up with such things, you will know that there has been a run of bankruptcies within the fenestration and wider construction [...]
Norscot Joinery Acquired By 1st FSD Group
In what is the first acquisition of the newly formed 1st FSD Group, it has been announced that they have taken over long-established window, [...]
>The Benefits Of Social Media
>The two biggest forms of social media on the planet right now are Twitter and Facebook. Both these platforms have allowed people from all over [...]
>iPad Or Playbook?
>As many will know, Apple has just released the iPad 2. It looks very impressive. Two cameras, one front and back, dual-core processor, HD screen, [...]
>Tablets Will Change The Way We Sell
>Those with even the slightest interest in technology will know that the recent wave of tablet devices such as the iPad from Apple are revolutionising [...]
>500th Post: How Technology Is Changing The Double Glazing Industry
>Technology over the past few years has advanced at an incredible rate. And what's more, we have embraced it so much so that if the [...]
>Could The iPad Be Used For Demos?
>I've been looking into Apple's new device, the iPad, and I want one terribly! However, for about £500, I'm going to need to use it [...]
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