Endurance® answering modern demands
The expectations of what a door should be have changed with the times, with homeowners relying more on their doors to keep them safer and more comfortable throughout the year. This means that this product group has changed from being an obligatory add-on to a product that holds its own as an important home improvement decision. It is often cited that More...
Compartmentation in blocks of flats
At our annual National Training Event in Northamptonshire in March, I gave a presentation about security in multi-occupancy buildings to more than 200 SBD trained Police Officers and staff, who work with the construction More...
A sense of community
Cornwall Glass celebrates 40 years in business this year. We find out how it’s giving back to local communities. A lot of big businesses pay what often amounts to little more than lip service to support for More...
Smart door lock selling opportunities
Yale strengthens smart door lock selling opportunities with a comprehensive range backed up with full marketing support Yale has developed its smart door locking range and marketing support to help fabricators and More...
Surpassing stringent security standards
With the news that the WarmCore Inline Patio Door has passed PAS 24:2016 security testing, Head of Research & Development Phil Parry talks about the importance of these stringent standards PAS 24 is the UK benchmark More...
Smart windows, façades and innovative materials
Swisspacer Symposium reveals that smart solutions are the future for window and façade industry. Windows Active takes a closer look Digitalisation and the ‘Internet of Things’ is rapidly gaining in importance, More...
Dazzle customers with the upgrade option
The conservatory remains an aspirational addition to any home, the market is now characterised by thriving segments of growth “We want a large kitchen and a conservatory,” is the aspirational desire expressed More...
Obituary – Jon Skinner
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague and dear friend Jon Skinner who died on Friday 29th December, 2017. Jon had worked in the glazing industry for more than 40 years and spent his More...
87% fewer crimes with SBD standards
3,000 homes in Fife built to Secured by Design standards have 87% fewer crimes, say Police Scotland. Windows Active takes a closer look A Police Scotland study has found that 3,000 homes built to nationally recognised More...
Understanding long-term industry drivers
With the impact of Brexit now starting to bite, understanding long-term industry drivers is now more important than ever, according to Palmer The window and door industry is ‘not immune from the impact of Brexit More...