Era’s safety locking cable restrictor uniquely passes all British Standards
The Safety Locking Cable Restrictor, from home security specialist ERA, is the only window restrictor to pass all British Standards, making it an obvious choice for those looking to enhance safety in domestic or More...
Polyframe extinguishes myths about locks with local fire crew
Polyframe Livingston teamed up with its local fire crew to deliver some potentially life-saving training on identifying door locks that can be breached quickly. The Green Watch crew from Livingston Fire Station More...
GAP takes big strides forward following acquisition of SIG
Following GAP’s announcement in August of the acquisition of SIG Building Plastics & Windows, the company has been working non-stop to welcome all their new team members and customers on board. No sooner More...
Camden invests in recycling and manufacturing quality products
uPVC recycling in 2016 has reportedly reached a new high with 120,392 tonnes being diverted from landfill. Camden Group are a huge contributor to this. An Eco-friendly company, they produce their very own profile More...
Rising stars and woodworking success stories celebrated at industry awards
An 18 year-old apprentice who helped land a six-figure business deal, a trainee cabinet maker with a mayoral bench to his name, an innovative mass-market fire door and a previously unsung health and safety hero More...
Kevin Taylor, Operations Manager at Bowater by Birtley
Bowater by Birtley is pleased to welcome Kevin Taylor to its management team to further improve the entire customer experience from order placement to receipt of product. Joining as Operations Manager, Kevin has More...
£200,000 machinery investment at Allan Brothers delivers faster lead times
As it steps up its campaign to encourage more trade buyers to add timber windows and doors to their product portfolios, Allan Brothers has invested around £200,000 in new precision machinery. This is designed to More...
Yale Door and Window Solutions is the latest company to join the Made in Britain initiative
Home security specialist, Yale is the latest company to join the Made in Britain initiative, which champions British manufacturing by encouraging and developing the supply chain of UK-made goods. The Made in Britain More...
Hurst Plastics set to increase its PVC-U door panel business
Hurst Plastics’ has been announced as the recommended ongoing supplier of PVC-U door panels for customers who have previously bought from Phoenix Doors. The move follows the announcement by parent company Masco More...
Phoenix Doors announces ceasing of PVC door panel manufacturing
Phoenix Doors, part of Masco UK Window Group, is ceasing production of PVC door panels from mid-November 2017 to focus on its successful composite door manufacturing operation. Commenting on the ‘strategic commercial More...
Founder of Phoenix Doors Neil Peck retires after 25 years at the helm
Neil Peck, the founder of Phoenix Doors, has retired after nearly a quarter of a century at the helm of the company he set up to make PVC-U panel doors. Established as Phoenix Door Panels in 1993, the Somersham More...
GGF cautiously optimistic with 2017 budget
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was cautiously optimistic in response to housebuilding announcements made at the 2017 Budget. Despite the Government’s focus on housebuilding, the GGF believes more action More...