Ensuring homes are a safe place to live in
The relationship between homes and the safety of residents has been brought into the spotlight again. As the Grenfell Tower inquiry closed, Richard Millett KC, counsel to the inquiry, made a chilling closing More...
When a legend becomes Greenline
Profine have re-branded the Legend window and door system to Greenline, a sister brand to Kömmerling and it is now being extruded with a unique, recycled green core as part of a strong, visible product USP. The More...
Deceuninck fabricator M&S Windows hedges bets for business stability
Not putting all your eggs in one basket is key to not only surviving a downturn, but to running a successful fabrication business, according to owner of Devon-based M&S Windows Mark Sansome. The Deceuninck More...
Fenestration industry sees significant drop in demand, reveals Insight Data
Recent analysis carried out by the leading data specialists Insight Data shows that only 26% of businesses are recording higher levels of enquiries compared to before the pandemic, a figure that stood at 63% More...
Data released from Tommy Trinder reveals 14% rise in average quote value
The latest feature to launch on Tommy Trinder’s Framepoint® app allows installers to flex selling prices in a matter of seconds; a vital tool, says founder and CEO Chris Brunsdon, in a volatile market. “Installers More...
EPPA calls for governments to incentivise energy-efficient refurbishments
Both the geopolitical and energy crises have led to even higher combined costs of Europe’s energy dependency and poor building energy performance. Buildings account for 40% of our energy consumption in the More...
Leicestershire-based Coalville Glass & Glazing acquired by Opulentia Capital
Opulentia Capital has announced its latest acquisition with Leicestershire-based Coalville Glass & Glazing Co. Coalville Glass & Glazing was founded by Ray and Beryl Whitehorn. A family firm with over More...
Future Homes Standard collaboration is key to addressing energy bills
Following the Government’s statutory advisor’s warnings over the impact of inefficient windows on householder energy bills, a prominent polymer manufacturer is imploring commercial window specifiers to More...
New extrusion lines at Freefoam increase efficiencies and create jobs
Freefoam Building Products has announced the arrival of two additional new extrusion lines to its production plant in Northampton. Supplied by Austrian company Greiner Extrusion, the new lines will increase More...
Avantek Machinery drives home the importance of well-serviced machines
“You spend tens of thousands of pounds on a car, then countless man-hours looking after it and making sure it’s running smoothly, clean and polished. So why wouldn’t you look after machinery that More...
Manufacturing award for Made for Trade
Made For Trade has been announced as the winner of the overall Manufacturing Award at the 2022 North East Business Awards grand final; reflecting the company’s growth, investment and impressive manufacturing More...
Calum Williams joins Glazerite as Sales Manager
The Glazerite UK Group has appointed a new Sales Manager as part of its ambitions for growth. Calum Williams joined the trade fabricator to further strengthen its customer relationships in the Southwest. Calum, More...