Joe Trueman, Managing Director of Stevenswood Trade Centres
First Job: I left school at 16 with very little academic achievement and went straight into the fenestration industry working for my Dad’s retail business which was called Valley Windows & Conservatories. More...
Mackenzie Glass invests for the future with apprenticeships programme
Mackenzie Glass’ has recruited three new apprentices to its team as it builds for the future as part of plans for long term growth. Set up as an independent glass merchanting business with the acquisition of More...
Leading fabricator Glazerite highlights importance of apprenticeships
In recognition of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, The Glazerite UK Group has turned the spotlight on two of its own team; an up and coming apprentice, and an employee who was a trainee when the original More...
Capstone composite doors from ODL Europe open up more opportunities for Excel Door Supplies
Specialist supplier of bespoke composite doors, Excel Door Supplies, has recently switched to manufacturing Capstone composite doors from ODL Europe. Steven Panesar, Managing Director of Excel, said the reason for More...
One million page views for GGF’s MyGlazing.com
The GGF’s consumer advice website MyGlazing.com has hit a landmark one million page views in just over three years since was set up. MyGlazing.com was set up in 2016 to help homeowners make a more informed choice More...
Excellence as Standard welcomes Pro-Fitter as its latest trade partner
Epwin Window Systems’ flagship membership programme, Excellence as Standard, has partnered with trail-blazing industry training initiative Pro-Fitter. The partnership means Excellence as Standard members will More...
Emmegi (UK) invests in its UK service team
Emmegi (UK) has made several new service appointments as part of a major overhaul of its service and installation department, and in line with its planned focus on service throughout 2019. Kully Hunter has joined More...
Significant work anniversaries for several members of the VBH (GB) team
This year marks significant work anniversaries for several members of the VBH (GB) team, across the three UK depots. Between them, this amounts to over 250 years’ service! Simon Monks, Managing Director at VBH More...
Sekura Window Centre signs up to Aluplast PVC-U Lift-and-Slide patio door
North east trade specialist, Sekura Window Centre, has signed up to become the latest fabricator to manufacture aluplast’s innovative Lift-and-Slide patio door. The ultra-thermally efficient it’s been designed More...
Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn windows provide the solution for The Strand
Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn windows were chosen for new residential and retail blocks and a community facility hub in Kirkholt, Rochdale. The Strand in Rochdale is a partnership between Rochdale Borough More...
Poll reveals 74% of homeowners prefer modern-style orangery
The results are in from an online poll by conservatory and extension specialist, Ultraframe, about whether homeowners prefer a traditional or modern orangery – with a resounding 74% choosing the modern style. More...
Ground-breaking 3D imager from Leica
Leica Geosystems has announced that its ground-breaking Leica BLK3D 3D imager has earned multiple prestigious global design and innovation awards. The first BLK3D units began shipping to customers last month. Designed More...