Homebase Enters Administration Amidst Retail Sector Challenges
In a significant blow to the UK retail landscape, Homebase, the prominent DIY and home improvement chain, has announced it is entering administration, putting [...]
Vitrine Systems Limited In Administration Due To ISG Collapse
We were warned that the collapse of construction giants ISG would have ripple effects, and the fenestration sector would not be spared from that [...]
Glass Futures Appoints Justin Kelly As New CEO
Glass Futures announces the appointment of Justin Kelly as new CEO effective 4th November 2024 whilst founding CEO Richard Katz is appointed President. Justin [...]
Could A Four-Day Working Week Work In Fenestration?
The question of working arrangements and a four-day working week is back in the headlines as the new Labour government is said to be [...]
How AI Can Transform The UK Fenestration Sector
The UK fenestration sector, which includes the manufacturing, installation, and marketing of windows, doors, and glazing products, is poised for a technological transformation through [...]
F E A T U R E D A R T I C L E S
Sheerline’s Ben Hartshorn Named Rising Star Of The Year At G23 Awards
Sheerline’s Ben Hartshorn was named the fenestration industry’s newest Rising Star after winning the coveted award at the G23 Awards at the end of [...]
Dutemänn Announces New Partnership With Deceuninck Aluminium
Aluminium door and window specialist, Dutemänn has agreed a comprehensive new supply-agreement with Deceuninck Aluminium. As part of the new partnership, Dutemänn will begin [...]
Concern Over Future Demand
By Phil Slinger - CAB CEO The Construction Products Association Autumn forecasts reports states that construction output remains on forecast to fall by 6.8% [...]
Sheerline Receives Coveted National Fenestration Awards For People And Products
The team at Sheerline are celebrating after winning not one, but two coveted awards at this year’s National Fenestration Awards, which took place on [...]
Sheerline Installation Of The Month Competition Open For Entries
Sheerline has launched a new Installation of the Month competition to provide an opportunity for installers to showcase the quality of their work. It [...]
Glass Shortages Could End This Year
Glass shortages were a major problem for the fenestration sector last year. Of course, much of the entire supply chain was under immense pressure [...]
Calls For Help As Pilkington Energy Bills Rise To £8m Per Month
As we sift through the conveyor belt of crazy news headlines, the major issue that is affecting all of us is the cost of [...]
Saint-Gobain Completes Eggborough Float Line Upgrades
In positive news for UK fenestration, Saint-Gobain has announced that their project to upgrade their float line facility at Eggborough is now complete. They [...]
Latest Plimsoll Report Fires Warning On UK Glass Production
A worrying new report from Plimsoll, a global research and analysis business, has published a new report which says that there is significant trouble [...]
Morley Glass Triples Post-Consumer Glass Recycling Capacity
This is a sponsored article by Morley Glass: The UK’s largest manufacturer of Screenline integral blinds will be recycling more post-consumer glass and supporting [...]
S P O N S O R N E W S
Endurance® Doors Supports Installer Sales With New TV Ad
To generate further brand awareness and create additional sales [...]
Derelict Warehouse Transformed Into Modern Apartments Using Eurocell Logik 70mm System
Challenges Encountered in Redeveloping a Derelict Site The redevelopment [...]
Jon Vanstone Wins Inaugural Stunell Award For Individual Excellence
Certass TA is proud to announce that Jon Vanstone, [...]
Glyngary Unveils Fresh New-Look And Big Plans For Future
Glyngary Joinery, a family-run business specialising in premium timber [...]
The Importance Of Insurance Backed Guarantees In The Renewable Energy Industry
As the world shifts towards more sustainable energy sources, [...]
D G B P A R T N E R S
Prime Glazing Supplies Files For Administration
Q1 of 2024 is proving to be a tough one for parts of the sector, as Prime Glazing Supplies in Bolton files for administration. [...]
Euramax Fall Into Administration
The tough start to the year continues as Barnsley-based Euramax, a supplier of windows and doors into the new-build and caravan sectors has fallen [...]
Evoframes Pre-Pack Sale To Rooms & Views
We always knew 2024 was going to be another tough year, and not long into this new year we have a notable administration in [...]
Profits In Line With Expectations At Eurocell
It is earnings season once again the fenestration sector as the largest publicly traded companies begin to report on their 2023 results. Eurocell have [...]
Is Our Long-Distance Love Affair Over?
Bohle’s Managing Director Dave Broxton asks if our reliance on the Far East for cheap products is coming to an end. It would be [...]
Seal It Up
For those who make trickle vents, this post probably isn't going to make one of your best reads, but here we go anyway... A few [...]
>Reply From Tyson Anderson From Titon, Trickle Vent Manufacturer
>I want to apologise to Tyson Anderson for not publishing his reply any quicker than now. That is down to my lack of checking my [...]
>Will I Get A Reply?
>As of yet, I have no reply to my e-mail sent to Tyson Anderson of Titon as regards the trickle vent issue.I'm starting to wonder [...]
Tackling The Trickle Vent Issue
I have sent the following e-mail to Mr Tyson Anderson in response to his article in the latest issue of the GGP magazine with [...]
>Trickle Vent Issue Still Not Clear
>In the latest issues of the GGP magazine, Tyson Anderson makes the case for trickle vents in response to Paul Jervis' comments in the previous [...]
Is The Fenestration Industry Ready For Smart Window And Door Tech?
One of the big takeaways from the FIT Show this year was that smart window and door tech is really starting to take root [...]
Yale Had Smart Lock Problems At The Weekend
Technology is a great thing is it not? It's allowing you to read this via your phone, tablet or laptop. You can order groceries [...]
SageGlass Connects It’s Dynamic Glass To Amazon’s Echo
"Alexa, dim the glass". Some of you will know who SageGlass is. For those who don't, they are a US-based arm of Saint-Gobain whose [...]
How Software Is Changing The Window Industry
As an industry we're in the midst of massive change and overhaul. Products of old are slowly being phased out. Better, more advanced products [...]
Would You Stop Using Facebook?
There has been much in the news these past couple of weeks about Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and their misuse of personal data affecting at [...]
Eurocell’s All-New, Bespoke Contemporary Conservatories And Orangeries
This is a sponsored article by Eurocell: Eurocell has [...]
Eurocell Shares Best Practice With Tomorrow’s Tradespeople
This is a sponsored article by Eurocell: With continued [...]
Pilkington First To Fire Furnace On 100% Biofuel
This is quite a major moment for glass production [...]
Eurocell Is Leading The Sustainability Agenda With Recycled PVC-U
This is a sponsored article by Eurocell: · Eurocell [...]
Eurocell’s Sustainability Commitment Helps To Create The Zero Carbon Home Of The Future
This is a sponsored article by Eurocell: · Eurocell’s [...]
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