Japanese window industry visits ‘world leading’ BFRC
A delegation of representatives of the Japanese window industry recently visited the BFRC to learn how BFRC, the UK’s leading window and doorset energy ratings system, was launched and developed. The visit More...
Edgetech Celebrated in Style at Glasstec
Edgetech Europe GmbH, a Quanex Building Products company, celebrated in style at this year’s glasstec exhibition, with a busy stand of visitors wishing the company a happy 25th birthday throughout the show. Joachim More...
Installer report reveals optimism across the board but concerns over legislation
Installers are overwhelmingly positive about 2015 but have failed to see the benefit of recent legislation changes. These are the headline findings from the annual Consumer Protection Association installer barometer. The More...
Major retailers reassess their sales methodology
It is no coincidence that over the last few months two of the UK’s most prominent window retailers have reassessed their sales methodology. First, Safestyle, on the back of an impressive first half profits rise More...
Purplex launch new lead generation weapon for installers
A brand new marketing service has recently been launched by industry experts Purplex Marketing, and it’s already helping installers promote their business and generate leads. The online platform combines the latest More...
GGF releases four new publications
The GGF has released 4 new and updated publications to help and guide Members’, homeowners and the wider construction industry. The new publications include; The Quality of Vision High quality products and services More...
Giles Wilson becomes Freeman of the City of London
Congratulations to Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs who has been awarded Freedom of the City of London, as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters More...
Selling solid roof conservatories has never been easier
The super lightweight tiled roofing systems are becoming ever more popular with homeowners, and to help installers really capitalise on this trend, Windowlink has added a new feature to their market leading design, More...
Origin wins Best SME and Best Service in the Best Business Awards
Origin, an award winning British manufacturer of aluminium bi-fold doors, windows and blinds, has been awarded Best Small to Medium Sized Business and Best Service in the Best Business Awards. The Best Business More...
Joined up marketing
Independent consultant Anthony Pratt believes the industry needs to create the conditions in which small businesses can thrive I remember asking the CEO of a large kitchen furniture manufacturer, “What is the More...
Mila launches kite marked high security patio handle
Mila has launched the UK’s only Kitemarked high security patio handle suitable for use with PVC-U, composite and timber doors. Part of the popular ProSecure range, the new patio handle has been successfully tested More...
Genesis vertical slider gets green light for a Conservation Area property in Cardiff
Pontcanna is a district in Cardiff that’s rich in heritage and consequently much of it is in a Conservation Area. So when one Pontcanna homeowner wanted to replace the windows in his turn-of-the-century property, More...