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 [...]
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 [...]
F E A T U R E D A R T I C L E S
BDC Aluminium Refines Online Experience With Website Relaunch
Manufacturer of reliable, high-performance aluminium systems for the trade and commercial sectors, BDC Aluminium has unveiled its newly refreshed website, [...]
AluFold Direct Set To Enter Administration
I fear it may have been too early for me to write just last week that [...]
Achieving Qualicoat At Origin’s Powder-Coating Facility
David Bunker, Operational Risk and Supply Chain Director at Origin, discusses the accreditation of its in-house powder coating facility We are proud to announce [...]
Origin’s Manhattan Inspired Window
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, leading manufacturer of handcrafted aluminium windows and doors, discusses the brand’s latest product innovation. Homeowner demand for steel-look windows [...]
DAWS Launches The Game-Changing Smarts Signature Aluminium Door: Premium Performance At GRP Prices
DAWS is proud to unveil the Smarts Signature Door—the next evolution in entrance door innovation. Developed by systems leader Smarts and supplied to the [...]
Pilkington UK Plans To Scale Low Carbon Glass Production Under Pioneering Hydrogen Plans
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, intends to use green hydrogen at its site and scale its production of low-carbon glass [...]
VIG vs DGU
As the construction and fenestration sectors strive towards sustainability and energy efficiency, the choice of glazing in windows and doors has become a critical [...]
Interactive 3D House Is Centrepiece Of New Website By Saint-Gobain Glass
An interactive 3D render of a stunning home is the centrepiece of a new website launched by Saint-Gobain Glass. The new website www.saint-gobain-glass.co.uk combines the existing [...]
Cornwall Group Acquires Forward Glass
Cornwall Group has acquired Birmingham-based Forward Glass in a transaction that completed on December 1st in the Group’s most substantial deal to date. Cornwall [...]
Ten Years On, The Triple Glazing Question To Return In March 2024
A decade on from the original event, warm-edge experts Edgetech will again be asking the Triple Glazing Question. On Wednesday 27th March 2024, the [...]
S P O N S O R N E W S
Endurance® Doors Guarantees Maximum Peace Of Mind
With the UK continuing to experience some of the [...]
Why You Should Use A Showroom
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin introduces a tool for [...]
Builders’ Merchant May Value Sales Unchanged (0.0%) Year-On-Year But Volumes Up +2.1%
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published [...]
Endurance® Doors Surpasses 3000 Trustpilot Reviews
In a highly competitive retail market such as home [...]
Transforming Spaces With Natural Light
It is well established that maximising natural light boosts [...]
D G B P A R T N E R S
EAG And Multifab Ltd Enter Administration
In a blow to the UK construction and building products sector, English Architectural Glazing Ltd (EAG), prominent façade and curtain walling specialists, has officially [...]
Weathering The Storm: A Practical Guide For UK Fenestration Installers Amid Economic Turbulence
In 2025, small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK fenestration sector are facing headwinds from multiple directions. From global economic slowdowns, high inflation, [...]
What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean To UK Fenestration
An already complicated and difficult trading picture for our sector just got a little bit more so as the US implemented 25% tariffs on [...]
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems Acquired By Bailey
This wave of consolidation within the fenestration market is really picking up pace as yet another acquisition of an aluminium systems company has just [...]
ASSA ABLOY Acquires Senior Architectural Systems
Another week another acquisition, and this one is a big one in the aluminium space once again. Juggernaut group ASSA ABLOY have announced they [...]
Just 34.5% Feel Ready For Updated Building Regulations In June
In just under two months, a raft of newly updated Building Regulations will come into effect, with new rules on ventilation and minimum u-values [...]
When It Comes To Building Regulations, It’s All About 2025
In just a couple of months, the fenestration sector in England will be required to comply with newly updated Building Regulations. Amongst the various [...]
Inflation Hits 6.2% As Cost Of Living Crisis Hits Home
Near the end of March, we saw a double-dose of bad financial news. First, inflation rose to 6.2%, which exceeded forecasts of 6%. Rising [...]
Trickle Vents Are The NEW Hardware
This is a sponsored article by Glazpart: Many of you will be aware of the impending changes to the building regulations especially the requirement [...]
A Lesson To Be Learned On Failure To Act As One In Building Regs Updates
In the weeks to come, as the industry scrambles to get ready for revised Building Regulations coming into force from June 15th, there will [...]
Adoption Of Smart Window And Door Technology Should Be Far More Advanced
Last week, Alex Dutton from Brisant Secure came to see us at our place to begin our journey with Ultion Nuki. This is Brisant’s [...]
Making Your Space Partners With Business Micros Group
This is a sponsored article by Business Micros: The breadth of expertise within the Business Micros Group, and its reputation as the industry’s number [...]
Safestyle UK Hit By Major Cyber Attack
In the same week as posting a new trading update, Safestyle UK has been hit by a major cyber attack. According to reports the [...]
Put Your Business In Control With Onsite 7 Job Management Software
This is a sponsored article by Onsite 7: As the industry boom continues, it’s never been more important for installers to operate as efficiently [...]
Big Boost For Business Micros TOUCH Vendor Quoting Software
This is a sponsored article by Business Micros: The Business Micros Group has added some valuable new features to its TOUCH Vendor software for [...]
‘We All Have A Responsibility To Do Something’ Says Freefoam Stockist C & A Building Products
Sponsored news from Freefoam: C & A Building Products [...]
How Recycled Material Is Contributing To Greener, Warmer Homes
Sponsored news from Glazerite: Using products that contribute to [...]
Freefoam Builds Significant Momentum On Sustainability
Sponsored news from Freefoam: Freefoam has launched a new [...]
The Performance Of Glass To Be Put To The Test In Net Zero Energy House 2.0
Double and triple-glazed windows featuring high-performance glass from Saint-Gobain [...]
CNC Recycling Announces New Plant In £2 million Investment
Guest post from CNC Recycling: UPVC Window Recycling specialist [...]
C H A R I T Y
Listers’ Sam Takes On The World’s Toughest Rowing Race
Charity news from Listers: Listers’ Sales and Marketing Director Sam Weber has been accepted on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, where he and three [...]
We Mind & Kelly Matters Charity Hails FIT Show Stand Success
This is a press release from We Mind & Kelly Matters: Mental health charity, We Mind & Kelly Matters (WM&KM) used this year’s FIT [...]
Window Widgets Reaches Halfway Point For Fundraising Goal
Press release from Window Widgets: Leading universal window ancillary supplier, Window Widgets, has so far raised £10,510 as part of their mission to raise [...]
Industry Veterans Prepare For Mammoth ‘Loneliest Road’ Charity Cycle
Former Glazerite UK Group chairman John Hewitt has announced his latest ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ fundraising challenge for mental health charity, We Mind & Kelly Matters [...]
Lewis Walters: A Remembrance Donation To Lauren’s Legacy
Please join Masterframe Windows in supporting a wonderful cause in memory of Lewis Walters who sadly lost his five year battle with cancer a [...]
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