Exhibitor News

Continuing the skills theme of this year’s FITShow, exhibitors and visitors will be able to learn how education not therapy is becoming the most productive and effective way of tackling the difficult, sensitive and apparently complicated issue of mental health in the workplace. Kate Ashley-Norman of The...

Having represented the industry at a recent Government meeting on a potential no deal Brexit, Kevin Buckley, GGF Group Chief Executive has issued a reflective statement with advice to all companies in the industry, should the UK leave the EU on 31 March, with no withdrawal agreement.  Although a no deal Brexit is...

Dubai’s Museum of the Future is widely considered the most architecturally complex building in the world – and 36,000 metres of Edgetech’s Super Spacer® have played an integral role in taking it from blueprint stage to reality. It’s set to be ‘an incubator for ideas, a driver for innovation, and a...

As part of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) “Training the Industry” programme, all specialist glaziers and installers who work with fire resistant glazing systems are encouraged to book their places with the first course taking place on 27 February at the GGF Accredited Training Centre in...

The manufacturer’s curtain walling, windows and doors feature on the HQ redevelopment. Architectural aluminium glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer have helped to overcome a host of design challenges for the redevelopment of the headquarters of an iconic British organisation. Kawneer’s AA®110...

Alan Hartley has joined Avantis as Business Development Director, bringing 30 years’ experience in the glazing industry. As well as strengthening existing customer relationships, linking fabricators to the impressive range of Avantis hardware, Alan has been tasked with growing the market share for...

The team at SupaLite, the renowned tiled roof specialists, are celebrating being shortlisted for not one, but two high-profile business awards at Lancashire’s prestigious Red Rose Awards 2019. The Preston firm, which manufactures tiled roof systems for both conservatories and orangeries, are...

Windowlink, the window and conservatory software experts are to exhibit at FIT Show 2019. As well as demonstrating their window and conservatory pricing and presentation software, the Windowlink team will be on hand to talk to installers about the real savings benefits of ‘going digital’ with...

Milwood Group, the G18 nominated outdoor living specialists have confirmed they will be making a big return to The FIT Show in 2019. The Kent-based firm, which manufactures premium aluminium verandas, canopies and carports will be showcasing their range of shelters at Stand K70. The Milwood team...

The Lock Lock security handle that is part of the Sweet range of door furniture from Brisant Secure has just won an internationally acclaimed GOOD DESIGN® Award for 2018 in the category of Safety and Security. The GOOD DESIGN® awards are one of the world’s oldest design awards programme which is...

The Maurice Wilkes Building, gateway to St John’s Innovation Park in Cambridge, is a Kawneer landmark. When it came to specifying architectural glazing systems for a £15 million prominent building on St John’s Innovation Park in Cambridge, Kawneer was chosen by Barber Casanovas Ruffles Architects as the...

2019 will see a FIT Show debut from West Port, one of the UK’s leading timber fabricators. Renowned countrywide for its mix of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge manufacturing technology, the Cumbria firm will be bringing a selection of stunning British-made timber windows and doors to...

Fix Radio, the UK's Radio Station for tradespeople launched on DAB across London on April 26th, 2017. Every facet of the station was built with a trade audience in mind and it has seen rapid growth. The London station now commands a growing weekly audience of over 35,000 listeners. To celebrate...

The GGF and its group of commercial subsidiaries are getting ready for The FIT Show with big plans to promote all six GGF group companies at the show. Since The FIT Show started in 2013, the GGF and its commercial companies – FENSA, BFRC, GGFi, RISA and Borough IT, have participated at the UK...

ODL Europe, supplier of the market-leading TriSYS frame system, the Capstone composite door slab and Blink enclosed blinds, will have a strong presence at FIT 2019. Nathan Barr, the company’s Managing Director, said: “We have an impressive range of market-beating composite door solutions in our...

Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, has announced it processed a record number of post-consumer window profiles in 2018, recycling in excess of 1.2million frames. Having invested c£10m over the past decade...

In co-operation with Renolit SE, profine Group with its brands KBE, Kömmerling and Trocal is the first international systems provider to introduce the innovative and enhanced Renolit Exofol PX laminate as standard.  The new decorative laminate generation excels by the further development of the...

With a shared passion and drive to help youngster choose Fenestration as a career of choice Tracey Jackson, Business Development Manager for Howells Patent Glazing Limited has become Building Our Skills campaign’s first official Champion Supporter. Tracey has been working with local colleges and...

A former member of the team at SupaLite, one of the UK’s leading tiled roof manufacturers, recently appeared on the BBC television series Wanted Down Under, charting his family’s move to Australia. Steve Hargreaves, who worked as a Graphic Designer for the Preston-firm, appeared on the popular...

Pantone have already announced that 16-1546 Living Coral is their colour for 2019 and more closer to home, Prefix expect that their big push on colour is likely to be in various shades of grey and blue for the home improvement sector this year. Just over 18 months ago Prefix Systems made a major...

ISO CHEMIE’s ISO-TOP WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load bearing bracket system for the rapid installation of windows has been fire rated to E30. The award confirms ISO-TOP WINFRAMER can protect the entire window area from fire for a minimum of 30 minutes, guaranteeing the retention of...

There's a buzz in the air at Liniar's Derbyshire production facility surrounding the upcoming release of Elevate, Liniar's stylish, lantern-style conservatory roof. A roofing option often requested by fabricators and installers, Liniar listened to what their customers wanted and delivered Elevate, a...

The new Gloucester bus station features curtain walling, windows and doors by Kawneer. Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified for a transport hub at the heart of the regeneration of an area of Gloucester for their ability to meet a trio of exacting...

The impact of the Korniche Aluminium Roof Lantern has had on the industry since it was introduced at FITSHOW 2017 has exceeded all expectations at Made for Trade, with the roof becoming the go-to product for installers, builders and the end users looking for a lantern solution for Glazed Flat Roof...

Residence 9 offers foiled dual colours as standard across the range, with options such as Eclectic Grey outside and life like English Oak on the inside helping to create the appearance of a composite window including through rebate foiling, yet with all the benefits of low maintenance PVCu. With colour...

Kawneer set to perform a hat trick for Bournemouth University Installation of Kawneer systems on the second of three buildings has just started. Work has just begun on the installation of architectural glazing systems by leading manufacturer Kawneer on the second of three buildings at Bournemouth...

Selecta Systems renaissance continues, as do the accolades, with Selecta being voted PVC Company 2018 at the National Fenestration Awards. Sales Director, Andy Green, and Marketing Manager, Mark Walker, who have over 50 years of loyal service between them at Selecta, open up about the recent...

Market-leading sash window specialists Roseview are celebrating an incredible summer of sales, and are well on course for a record-breaking 2018-2019. After a number of record sales months throughout the summer, the company is now 15% ahead of where it was this time last year. The...

Virtuoso Doors was in a jubilant mood as it picked up the winning trophy for ‘Promotional Campaign of the Year’ at the recent G18 Awards. The awards topped off a historic 2018 for Virtuoso Doors -- the best year ever in its 37-year history. The prize was awarded to Virtuoso Doors for its fully...

Masterframe is still celebrating 30 years of sash window innovation by sharing even more good fortune with their customers over the festive season.   Some customers might have already benefitted from the Birthday booklet, containing thirty, £ 30 pound vouchers and this special gift continues on the...

Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, has made three key appointments to the company as its rapid expansion gathers pace. Paula Gledhill joins as PR and Marketing Manager for the Ascot Group, which includes Purplex and sister company Insight Data, and will head up PR, awards and...

Purplex will be back to turn heads at one of the home improvement industry’s most celebrated exhibitions having secured a place at the FIT Show 2019. Having made a splash at last year’s event with a retro 80s style video-game stand, the leading full-service marketing agency are sure to have...

SupaLite, the UK’s leading manufacturer of tiled roof systems is proud to announce a number of changes to key staff, in-line with the company’s continued success and year-on-year growth. The Preston-based specialists are delighted to announce that SupaLite founder and respected industry figure...

Fresh from the publication of their product directory dubbed as the ‘big pink book’, Window Widgets have now launched their new website at www.windowwidgets.co.uk. It’s a website that’s packed with information, downloads and latest news. Designed to be fully responsive on mobile, tablet and...

The GGF is pleased to announce that it has renewed its partnership with GK Strategy to deliver its campaigns in 2019. In 2017, the GGF set up its Group Political Strategy Committee to refine its political planning and to re-focus on key campaigns. GK Strategy were first appointed by the GGF in...

One of North West England’s most highly-rated window, door and conservatory suppliers has been expanding at a rapid rate with the help of Purplex. Since joining up with the leading full-service marketing agency, Plan-it Windows have opened a new showroom, celebrated a record sales month, invested in...

Preparing for another busy year ahead, renowned industry data specialists Insight Data have strengthened their talented team with a new appointment. Lucy Dennis joins the Insight Data team as the firm’s new Customer Services Manager. Her remit is to oversee the customer journey, ensuring Insight Data...

VBH has launched Aspire, a new suite of handles and finger pulls suitable for aluminium, timber and PVC-U lift and slide doors. Part of VBH’s greenteQ range, Aspire is available in a wide choice of finishes, including polished or brushed stainless steel, PVD gold, satin chrome, window grey, black,...

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has announced further plans to increase UK housebuilding in his 2018 Autumn Budget. Following on from his announcement last year of a five-year £44bn housing programme, the Chancellor has confirmed a £500 million injection into the Housing Infrastructure Fund in a...

With demand for contemporary living high on the style agenda for consumers, R2 from The Residence Collection is enjoying an increase in demand and has been supported by the launch of a new, premium 20-page consumer brochure. R2 shares the same front to back dimensions of R9, but instead of the...

Glazing systems by Kawneer feature on a new Ipswich landmark. Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified for a hat-trick of reasons for the first development in Ipswich town centre for many years. Barber Casanovas Ruffles, who have used Kawneer systems for many...

As Polyframe approaches the end of its busiest year in history, the business is looking forward to an outstanding 2019 with the appointment of Richard Lee into the newly created role of PVCu category director. Polyframe – a leading supplier of branded PVCu products – is now implementing a string of...

profine UK have just finished putting together a new and experienced sales team to help push the KÖMMERLING brand further in the UK, with the promise of additional product and marketing investment over the next 12 months and beyond. With new managing director Gareth Jones on board and Brian...

Renowned Preston-based roofing specialists SupaLite are celebrating a successful appearance at Grand Designs Live, with strong interest in their full range of replacement tiled roof systems. Grand Designs Live is the marquee attraction of UK Construction Week, the UK’s largest built environment...

Warm-edge experts Edgetech are sponsoring a football club close to the hearts of one of its longest-standing customers. David Laing isn’t just Managing Director of Cleartherm, one of the UK’s most respected IGU manufacturers – he’s also Chairman of Evo-Stik Southern Central Premier League side...

With an increasing number of new trade partners joining the outdoor living specialists, G18 finalists the Milwood Group have responded by strengthening their team with a new appointment. Tahlia Ibrahim joins the firm as their new Assistant Sales and Marketing Administrator. Her remit is to support...

Barking Town Hall, an iconic building and landmark in Barking has been lovingly refurbished.  Externally, all visual aspects of the original architecture have been maintained whilst creating a bright new spacious contemporary workplace within.  A major part of retaining the original character of the...

Eurocell plc - the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems - has announced it processed a record number of post-consumer units in Q3 2018/19, peaking at the equivalent of 28,000 post consumer frames a week during the period. Having...

Insight Data, the leading provider of prospect data and market intelligence for the glazing and construction industries is celebrating a fantastic response from exhibiting at UK Construction Week 2018. The Bristol-based data specialists exhibited alongside sister company Purplex Marketing at the...

The manufacturer’s curtain walling, windows and doors all feature at Bayscape. The full range of architectural glazing systems from leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified for a stunning residential development at Cardiff marina because they are tried and tested products. The Kawneer...

Solidor continue to build on what is widely accepted as the strongest consumer brand in the composite door sector, with a newly developed website that capitalises on the very latest digital technologies and thought processes. The website homepage has been completely transformed from a flat...

Window Widgets have just published a 158-page wire bound catalogue that includes details of their entire product range and has already been dubbed as ‘the big pink book.’ Over 1,000 copies of the catalogue have already been distributed across the industry in a distinctive pink envelope with a...

Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door and roofing systems, has launched The View, a new online community for tradespeople. Created to encourage interaction and share best practice, the new blog also provides updates on the latest industry and...

Window Ware, one of the UK’s foremost independent hardware distributors is celebrating further recognition for their award-winning customer service with a nomination for ‘Customer Care Initiative of the Year’ at the G18 Awards. The award nomination recognises a remarkable year for the Bedfordshire firm with...

SupaLite, the specialist manufacturers of replacement tiled roof systems have announced they will be bringing their roofing expertise to The FIT Show 2019. Building on a successful appearance last year, the FIT Show regulars return to Birmingham’s NEC next year to showcase the complete SupaLite...

The Glass and Glazing Federation and its commercial companies, the well-established and highly-respected industry body has joined forces with industry data specialists Insight Data. The GGF Group - which includes BFRC, FENSA, RISA, GGFi and Borough IT, have signed up to Insight Data’s unrivalled...

As a business, it’s become imperative to make use of the available advancements in online technology and stay in touch with digital innovations and developments. However, it’s just as significant not to lose the warmth that the personal touch brings and become a faceless, impersonal and almost...

Customade Group has been shortlisted  for an incredible four awards at the forthcoming G18 awards. Virtuoso Doors and REAL Aluminium – are up for ‘Promotional Campaign of the Year’, whilst Fineline Aluminium has been shortlisted for ‘Commercial Project of the Year’ and Stevenswood Trade Centre is a...

Continuing its most successful year in business, outdoor living specialists the Milwood Group can now add G18 finalists to their list of achievements, with their new Training Academy being nominated for ‘Training & Development Initiative of the Year’. Launched in April, the Milwood Group Training...

Prefix Systems have just launched a new competition for customers submitting their aluminium window and door installation photos, with a promise of a voucher for them and the homeowner for the winning images. With a dedicated and long-standing aluminium manufacturing division in South Wales,...

  World-leading machinery manufacturer elumatec is helping dozens of its customers protect their investments with tailor-made maintenance contracts. For an annual charge, the firm’s experienced and dedicated field service engineers visit customer premises up to three times a year, fully inspecting...

Harpenden Windows have made a strong start as a new Residence Collection manufacturer, with strong sales coming in through their retail business in the first six months. The company has also experienced a significant jump in margins, thanks to this move to higher end, branded window and door...

Teal Products is celebrating after posting record sales figures for a single month thanks to a blistering July. The Gloucestershire-based firm is one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, and its months like July which are driving the company even further...

Solidor’s continued range development has resulted in the introduction of a new Pastel Range of colours that consists of Twilight Grey, Lavender and Cobalt Blue, along with the launch of two new door designs, namely the Stirling and Trieste. The through colour Pastel Range is a new development...

Teal Products, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, has built on its continued success by welcoming two new members to the company. Strengthening the sales team is Bryony Denne, who joined the team in June, while Roger Allen joined as technical support at...

Top-drawer timber manufacturer West Port is celebrating signing up its 50th new trade customer in a year of incredible growth. Over twenty years, the Cumbria business has established itself at the forefront of Britain’s timber fenestration sector, providing some of the country’s finest wood...

Continuing their overriding commitment to going above and beyond for their customers, trailblazing premium fabricator Dekko Window Systems recently took 60 of their installer customers on a trip to Belgium. The three-day trip took Dekko customers including Emerald Windows, Keswick Superglaze and...

Masterframe is still celebrating 30 years of sash window innovation and in a bid to share some good fortune with their customers they have put together a special gift in the form of a package of discounts to be used on future orders. Customers will be able to claim their voucher book which...

All three of Roseview’s award-winning Rose Collection windows now come equipped with the best-performing spring balances on the planet – Caldwell’s UL6. The firm’s high-performance Heritage and Ultimate Rose windows have always used Caldwell hardware, but now its cost-competitive Charisma product does...

  Super Spacer TriSeal has formed a crucial part of one of Europe’s most eco-friendly buildings. The Maersk Tower, home to the medical laboratories of the University of Copenhagen, was built in line with Denmark’s historic commitment to becoming 100% carbon neutral by 2050. It became an instant...

Polyframe is set to help even more installers grow their businesses and steal a march on their competitors with an enviable new conservatory offering. Available in September from the UK’s number one PVCu fabricator is Polyframe Conservatories – a full conservatory solution, which brings five...

Machinery experts elumatec have appointed an experienced Regional Sales Manager to help spearhead growth in the South of England. Kenney Prunty is a capital equipment sales veteran, having spent over 25 years providing consultative solutions across the aerospace, automotive, fenestration,...

Fast-moving sash window specialists Roseview have topped off a raft of recent developments with the appointment of an experienced new technical service manager. Glazing veteran Mick Line brings a quarter-century of fabrication and installation expertise to the role, which will see him head up the...

It wasn’t just the temperatures that reached new heights in July. Last month, Window Ware broke some records of its own too! Not only did it smash its sales targets and see its best sales month since 2014, but the leading UK hardware provider also achieved its highest 98.11% OTIF this year.  Even...

Wakefield based B & P Windows have been awarded Showroom of the Month for August, having recently upgraded their consumer showsite that’s been part of the business from the outset, enjoying a strong 37-year history in West Yorkshire. B & P are a distinctly family-run business with shared...

Machinery from world-leading elumatec is helping a louvre and solar shading specialist gear up for growth. York-based Solinear, the respected manufacturer of architectural louvres, shading and façade screening solutions, has purchased an SBZ 122 3-axis CNC. The SBZ is one of the most popular and...

  Virtuoso Doors has pulled off yet another first in the composite door arena with the announcement that its range of composite doors is now available in an aluminium outer frame from REAL Aluminium. The development makes Virtuoso Doors the first manufacturer in the industry to offer a choice of...

Independent hardware distributors Window Ware recently partnered with Insight Data, the industry’s leading provider of prospect data and market intelligence to commission an in-depth, independent study surrounding supplier preferences. Insight Data’s in-house research team quizzed a cross-section of industry...

If there are two products that have really taken off with homeowners in recent years, it’s aluminium frames and composite doors. Both have quickly become the UK’s favourite choices and now installers can take even greater advantage of their popularity with one of the leading names in aluminium...

Weston-Super-Mare’s Grand Pier was closed to the public as some of the biggest names across the glazing and construction industry descended on the town to enjoy a spectacular evening at the Ascot Summer Ball. The prestigious, invitation-only event was hosted by two of the biggest names in the...

SupaLite, the highly-respected manufacturers of tiled roof systems are celebrating the signing of a new, five-year supply agreement for ExtraLight roof tiles with New Zealand manufacturer The Ross Roof Group. The new agreement sees SupaLite extend their position as the group’s exclusive UK...

UK Building Plastics are the latest company to be awarded Showroom of the Month by Solidor, though they have in fact two based in Witney and Cowley respectively and combined, serve Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. Solidor are eager to share best practice for sales environments and the...

Mila has announced that it will be back at the FIT Show in 2019. The hardware specialist, which made such a memorable impact at the show in both 2013 and 2016, is promising an exciting stand once again, packed with new products and innovations. Managing Director Richard Gyde explained: “We’ve...

  Highly-respected manufacturer SupaLite is building on the continued success of its replacement tiled roof systems by welcoming five new staff to its headquarters in Preston - four of whom are joining SupaLite’s sales team. Strengthening the sales team are Dean Ratcliffe, who has joined as Regional...

THE quintessential British attitude of ‘keeping calm and carrying on’ is behind an industry stalwart’s impressive quarter one results. Leads2trade is the UK’s leading provider of double qualified sales leads for companies operating in the home improvement industry – with customers in sectors as...

  We are thrilled to announce that we will be exhibiting at the FIT Show 2019. We have been part of FIT Show since it first began and it’s been brilliant to see it grow and be a part of it each time. The FIT Show message for 2019 is about connecting us all together from all aspects of the industry...

  For a new business to increase turnover by 60% in its first year is very impressive, but that’s precisely what Chester-le-Street installer Arc Home Design is on course to achieve thanks to the opening of a new showroom and a partnership with one of the industry’s leading names – Customade Group. Owner...

  profine GmbH has become the first PVCu system company in Germany to receive the certificate of the pro-K initiative “Null Granulatverlust” (Zero Pellet Loss) on May 23, 2018. The initiative of the pro-K association, the German industrial association for PVC-U semi-finished and consumer products,...

With the widest range of PVCu products in the industry, a raft of innovative developments and an incredible new marketing and showroom package, Polyframe has moved its support strategy up another gear to enable PVCu installers to win more business and stay ahead of their competitors. Under a...

  Virtuoso Doors has celebrated its biggest sales month ever in the history of the business. Since becoming part of Customade Group in 2017, Virtuoso Doors’ sales have grown at phenomenal pace. Now Virtuoso has announced that May was a record-breaking month for the business with sales up by 50% on...

    An Atlas installer has proved that you don’t always need to go bespoke when it comes to roof lanterns –  you can achieve spectacular, and fast results, by using stock sized lanterns too. Chippenham-based installer Vision Conservatories has just completed a triple Atlas lantern installation in...

  David Leng, group chief executive at Customade Group, has urged any owners considering selling their firms to think ahead and look at how they can add value to their businesses before they begin the sales process. David, who joined a panel of experts on mergers and acquisitions at the recent...

June 2018 sees Blackburn based window and door fabricator and installer 1st Choice Frames Ltd celebrate their 10 year partnership with the award winning PVCu window and door profile systems house, Selecta Systems. Andy Bingham, Owner / Director, of 1st Choice Frames has over 30 years of experience within...

  Selecta Systems Sales Director, Andy Green Over the course of the last ten years there has been a steady decline year-on-year in the number of PVCu window and door fabricators operating within the UK. Nevertheless, the number of window, door and conservatory installation businesses has increased...

Inspiring ideas and innovative products have helped three seasoned Atlas installers to create some impressive installations that show just what can be achieved with an Atlas glazed roof. Mendip Conservatories, John Knight Glass and Monmouthshire Conservatory Company have created three spectacular, yet very...

Phil Pluck, Group Chief Executive of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced his departure effective from 12th April. Phil has overseen a substantial change programme at the GGF bringing together the commercial companies of GGF and its membership side. Having brought in a new senior...

Following on from the devastating news of the death of Stefan Seidel, managing director of profine UK Ltd with responsibility for the KOMMERLING brand in the UK and Ireland, the company has already put in place a succession plan for the future. profine Group has begun the process of recruiting a...

Following a period of substantial investment and strong revenue growth, Customade Group has announced the appointment of two well-known industry figures into senior roles. The appointments of Mark Scaife and Simon Jarman will continue Customade Group’s journey to become the best fabricator in the...

Pamela Wilson, an experienced Regional Sales Manager for Carl F Groupco who has represented the hardware distributor in Scotland since 2001, has an extended sales remit which includes Ireland. Pamela will continue to support Carl F Groupco’s customers in Scotland. The development of Pam’s role is...

Customade Group has rounded off a historic year since it merged with Polyframe and is on course to double its scale to become a £200 million business. Now comfortably the biggest fabricator in the UK with revenues of more than £100 million, the group is poised for an era of rapid growth with new...

The high performance Glazpart Link Vent range of plastic injection moulded trickle ventilators has been added to Carl F Groupco’s hardware catalogue. Designed to meet the stringent requirements of today’s building standards, the Link Vent MK 2 is available in two variants – the 2500EQA and...

Despite the imminent launch of the outward opening System 76, KÖMMERLING continue to invest in the 70mm platform and now their C70 and O70 Goldâ window and door system has been re-engineered to achieve a Uw-value of just 1.2 W/(m2k). With many other 70mm systems only achieving a Uw-value of 1.4...

Morley Glass & Glazing, the highly-respected manufacturer of sealed units incorporating ScreenLine integral blinds, has extended its successful partnership with industry data specialists Insight Data for another year. Looking to promote its innovative Uni-Blinds sealed units to both fabricators and...

Polyframe is calling all PVCu installers to tap into the force of ‘PolyPower’ to supercharge their businesses and make the most of exciting new opportunities for growth. A major re-boot for the industry, ‘PolyPower’ will help installers to make the most of PVCu by giving them the powers they need...

Carl F Groupco has added the Roto TSL Espagnolette to its catalogue and now offers the full Roto Twin-Cam Security Lock (TSL) range for casement and reversible windows. Commenting on the development of Carl F Groupco’s Roto range, Managing Director John Crittenden said: “Roto is a trusted brand...

In the space of just six months since its launch, Virtu-AL – the UK’s first aluminium textured, non-woodgrain finish composite door – has already topped the bill as the homeowner’s favourite and proven that it is the new breed of door that the market has been waiting for. The latest figures from...

The industry’s leading provider of prospect data and expert market intelligence, Insight Data is celebrating its fifth-year of membership with the Glass and Glazing Federation. The GGF is the trusted representative of businesses across the fenestration industry – helping to promote best practice,...

Under the motto of ‘People. Passion. Profiles.’, profine Group and its KBE KÖMMERLING and Trocal brands will be exhibiting at Fensterbau Frontale 2018 in Nuremburg, Germany from March 21st-24th and will be the largest exhibitor at the show. As well as further new product developments and...

‘The Opus’ is one of the most striking and original architectural developments the world has seen this century, and warm edge experts Edgetech played a crucial role in its construction.                                                        The 21-storey tower, designed by celebrated Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, pushes physical and technological...

A Cheshire-based installer has made what it describes as its ‘very positive strategic decision’ after signing up to Polyframe as their key supplier of PVCu windows. The switch to Polyframe is part of Northwich Glass Ltd’s strategy to help support growth in turnover during the coming year and give...

National Deal – No Sub Stockists……GAP Power of One Model Sweeps Through Sector Three more of the UK’s leading house builders have signalled their support for vertically integrated materials sourcing with a switch away from multiple roofline supply partners to GAP’s Power of One model. In...

Crafted precision is set to be the buzz word for 2018 as Virtuoso Doors – previously known as WB Group – makes its rise to fame. Virtuoso Doors has kicked-off the New Year with a major re-launch to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer of high end composite doors and PVCu door panels...

A recent customer survey saw glowing praise for market-leading spacer bar manufacturers Edgetech. The Coventry business routinely approaches a random selection of clients taken from all spending brackets and to ask them a series of questions about their experiences dealing with Edgetech. The...

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun McAllister as Managing Director as the Federation continues to build its senior management team. With over 30 years’ experience in the home improvement industry, Shaun brings to the Federation a wealth of...

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Hearn as Head of Membership and Training. Richard has an extensive background in professional membership bodies, focused on professional qualifications, accreditation and CPD (Continued Professional...

After a successful year which shows a continual expansion in its export network, leading UK manufacturer and distributor of insulated glass (IG) components, Thermoseal Group, has launched Chinese Mandarin additions to its successful Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge Technology multilingual...

Prefix Systems have partnered up with Saveheat Group, which includes Merlin Network, for the supply of their impressive WARMroof system for installations in Scotland. WARMroof has already proven to be the definitive high performance, solid roof system, which offers a number of impressive USP’s and...

The UK’s foremost fabricator of high-end home improvement products, Dekko Window Systems, is celebrating a dominant decade in business. Founded at the tail-end of 2007 by Gary Torr and Kurt Greatrex, Dekko made its name as the reliable trade supplier of high-quality Deceuninck uPVC windows,...

Did you know that when you have your rooflight installed, you can pick from four different types of glass? Each one has its own unique features, and can be combined to fit your precise requirements. Energy saving, temperature control, noise pollution and security: which ones will you choose? It...

MyGlazing.com competition to celebrate window views and energy efficient glazing finds its winner in spectacular glass walkway high above the River Thames At the end of October, voting closed in the national round of the MyGlazing.com Window with a View competition. With an outstanding shortlist...

The UK Pavilion at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2018, hosted by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) will be bigger and better as some of the UK glazing industry’s highest profile organisations have signed up to co-exhibit at the world’s largest international trade fair for the window industry. In 2016, the...

KÖMMERLING have launched a smooth slate grey foil (one side) for the C70 GoldÒ window and PremiLine patio door systems, in response to customer demand for an additional shade of grey. This new introduction takes the number of stock foiled options from KÖMMERLING for the C70 GoldÒ window and...

Liniar, one of the UK’s leading systems companies well-known for its innovative PVCu window, door and conservatory systems, has joined forces with Insight Data. The industry giant will use Salestracker to help power its sales and marketing strategies. Combining an online prospect database, CRM...

Profine Group has significantly expanded its production facilities in Pirmasens, Germany for the continued growth of the KÖMMERLING brand in key markets, including the UK. The international manufacturer of PVCu profiles for windows and doors, has recently purchased a 750,000 square foot site from...

CORGI Fenestration is delighted to announce that Schueco UK Ltd has achieved CORGI Fenestration registration – the first aluminium System House to do so. Schueco has won recognition for its commitment to trust, reliability, expertise and quality by attaining CORGI Fenestration registration. CORGI Fenestration...

Narrow frames and superior performance characterise Slimline 68, a new window system that’s been launched to the trade by leading aluminium systems company Reynaers. This window, designed for UK homes, completes the range of specialist systems from Reynaers that are ideal for the trade market. Design...