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 plans of multi award-winning manufacturing business Victorian Sliders.  As a result of the transaction, Scot Starkey will pursue other More...

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By winactive On Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
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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...

By winactive On Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
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Very best of the UK Glass & Glazing Industry celebrated at the G23 Awards

The winners of the G23 Awards were announced on Friday night, 24 November, at a black-tie gala evening at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Hosted by actor and comedian Omid Djalili, the awards recognised and celebrated More...

By winactive On Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
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Everest purchase brand, order book and assets of Evolution from UKWDG

Everest 2020, owner of the UK’s most famous home improvement brand which has been operating for over 50 years, has announced the purchase of the brand, order book, and assets of Evolution, a manufacturer of the More...

By winactive On Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
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Administrators of Safestyle UK agree contract with Anglian to fulfil orders

The joint administrators of H.P.A.S, previously trading as Safestyle UK (“the Company”), have reached an agreement to sell the Company’s order book, as well as certain other assets, to Anglian Home Improvements More...

By winactive On Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
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Centre for Ageing Better highlights home improvement shortfalls

More of taxpayers’ money is spent on maintaining the Houses of Parliament than is made available for vital improvements on the rest of England’s 20 million privately rented and owner-occupied homes, a new More...

By winactive On Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
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The UK’s drive for sustainable housing  requires a fabric first approach

The Association of Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM) has proudly endorsed the United Kingdom’s Government’s unwavering dedication to achieving Net-Zero emissions by the year 2050. ACDM recognises the paramount More...

By winactive On Friday, November 17th, 2023
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New business support offered to installers affected by Safestyle UK collapse

Door-Stop International has stepped in after warning that the livelihoods of hundreds of skilled installers have been put at risk in the wake of Safestyle UK’s collapse. Administrators for Safestyle have More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 16th, 2023
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SILKA smashes sign-up targets of  its SILKAselect trade partnership

Following two exciting events at the iconic venues of Silverstone Circuit and Manchester’s Concorde Conference Centre, SILKA is celebrating the successful launch of its SILKAselect trade partnership – and More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 16th, 2023
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Reduced lead times from DoorCo across standard and painted doors

Composite door supplier, DoorCo announces reduced lead times for standard and painted prepped doors. The move follows a period of consolidation which has seen a restructured and revitalised team combined with More...