Quality service counts, says Essex-based Bluemanor WIndows
Essex-based Bluemanor Windows has been recognised in a top industry award for its commitment to excellent customer service. Being shortlisted for the coveted G23 Award for Best Customer Care Initiative, the family-run More...
In defence of the white casement window
Ryan Johnson, Group Managing Director, Emplas explains why any business failure is bad for the industry. The failure of any big window business inevitably draws comment. Safestyle and UKWG are two examples. Analysis More...
Central Joinery Group awarded British Woodworking Federation’s Process & Resource Efficiency Award
Central Joinery Group, based in Derbyshire, has won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Process & Resource Efficiency Award. Sponsored by the Materials and Finishes Show 2024, the Award recognises More...
Turn down the mood music
I ended last month’s Barometer by asking if we could see a positive end to a tricky year, writes Neil Cooper-Smith, Senior Analyst of Business Pilot in the latest BP Barometer report. “We know that this More...
Streamlined process and easy to fit products attracts SGM to Sheerline
Basildon-based SGM Window Manufacturing (SGM Windows) has been fabricating aluminium windows, doors, and sliding patio doors for around 15 years, however, the company has become a Sheerline fabricator partner after More...
The UK glass sector is ready for a large scale shift to triple glazing
The UK glass sector is ready for a large-scale shift to triple glazing, and thinks it’s the right move for fenestration, wider construction, and society as a whole. That was the key message to emerge from Edgetech’s More...
Reynaers installer event underlines sustainability’s crucial role
During an open day at Reynaers Aluminium UK in Birmingham, installers were encouraged to prioritize sustainability in their offerings to homeowners. The event focused on product development, installer support, and More...
New leadership and BGF investment signal exciting era for Victorian Sliders
Following its original investment in August 2021, BGF – one of the biggest and most experienced investors in the UK and Ireland – has provided an additional round of funding alongside HSBC to support the growth More...
Bereco MD states industry must prepare for increase in triple glazing at major summit
A lively debate around the future of triple glazing was spearheaded by Bereco MD Nicola Harrison at a major industry gathering in Birmingham. Nicola was a panellist on the recent installer debate at the 2023 Glazing More...
John Fredericks continues partnership with Secured by Design
Premium supplier of PVCu Windows, Doors and Conservatories & Aluminium Bi-Folds and Patio Doors John Fredericks have renewed their partnership with Secured by Design. John Fredericks is a privately owned window More...
Doorco’s Dan Sullivan signal the direction of travel in 2024
It’s that time again when businesses look back over the previous 12 months and plan ahead for the new year. As the UK’s leading composite door innovator, having already updated our customers, we want to share More...
Karen Nelson honoured with prestigious Fellowship Award
Karen Nelson, business development manager at HOPPE (UK), has been awarded the Fellowship Award at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Community Awards. Held in conjunction with the GAI Education Awards More...