LEKA popularity reflected in its figures

LEKA System, home of innovative solid and orangery roof solutions, has taken the market by storm in recent years. In the past year, the company has trained over 400 fabricators and installers to help them get up and running with...

Thermix: The latest on Glasstec 2018 / Ensinger is celebrating 25 years of Thermix – and bringing several innovations to the leading global trade fair for glass processors

Ensinger is celebrating 25 years of Thermix – and bringing several innovations to the leading global trade fair for glass processors

Open the door to an enhanced portfolio with Modplan

Leading VEKA trade fabricator, Modplan offers a comprehensive product portfolio to help add value to their customers’ businesses. Part of their portfolio includes patios and bifolding doors...

Wilkins Joinery expands workshop, with increased work space, Smart Spray™ and 1Stop™ service from Quest Hardware

Wilkins Joinery has been operating for over 30 years as a family run business, with Neil...

Rapierstar joins fastener industry leaders to address latest global trade challenges

Rapierstar has made the voice of the UK door and window industry heard at an international level at one of the most important events in the global fastener industry’s calendar.

US import tariffs, China’s influence in global trade, raw material prices and Brexit were three of the hot topics dominating the agenda

Three decades with VEKA and counting

Gardinia (West Wales) and VEKA are proud to be celebrating a successful 30 year partnership.

The Narbeth-based fabricator and installer was established in...

Masterframe celebrates 30 th birthday with investment in technology

Halo fabricator Masterframe is celebrating 30 years in...

Modplan launches new website

Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has just launched its new website as part of a shift in how it communicates with its UK customers as well as ensuring new prospects understand the Modplan proposition and product range. Justin Williams, International...

BBA puts spotlight on standards during UKCW

Quality in construction will be the focus when the British Board of Agrément (BBA) exhibits

Half of UK’s young people feel pressured to go to uni, new FMB research reveals

Half of the UK’s 18-24 year olds felt pressurised to go to university. This problem has become more pronounced, with this age group having been four times more likely to experience pressure to study for a degree than +55 year olds...

Direct Glazing Celebrate 25 Year Partnership with Selecta Systems

Luton based PVCu window and door fabricator, Direct Glazing Ltd, are celebrating 25 years of business and loyal partnership with Selecta Systems. Direct Glazing Directors, Danny and Kamla Khuttan, provide an insight in to their success and loyalty towards Selecta.

Initially starting out in May 1993, Selecta assisted with the original...

New business development manager for the north appointed at HOPPE (UK)

HOPPE (UK) has appointed Rick Corkhill as the door and window business development manager for the...

Bosch survey reveals UK tradespeople to be the most safety conscious.

Professionals including electricians, builders and carpenters polled across Europe.

Over 56% of UK tradespeople say they stop work regularly to meet health and safety requirements

Grinding metal tops the...

Timber! FIT Show Sees Influx of Brands for 2019 Exhibition

FIT Show, the UK’s only dedicated event for the glass and glazing industry, has reported a growth in the number of timber brands signing up for its 2019 exhibition...

DHF expands its gate-safety offering with a new one-day training course

DHF (Door and Hardware Federation) is launching a new one-day Automated Gate Safety Certificate Course, aimed at automated gate and traffic barrier installation and maintenance operatives, in addition to sales people, who may wish to expand their knowledge.

Sarnafil roofing solution replaces old asphalt roof

Roof Assured installer C&G Cladding replaced a badly ageing and leaking asphalt roof, with the Sarnafil single ply membrane roofing solution, on a 1950’s bungalow located in...

FREEFOAM DE-MYSTIFY THE PROCESS BEHIND THE PRODUCTS

TV Shows and online videos about how everyday objects are made are incredibly popular and can be a powerful marketing tool for many manufacturing companies – with Lego clocking up over 6.5 million views on YouTube! Freefoam Building Products are pleased to announce the launch of another new video featuring all aspects of the production process of its fascia, soffit and guttering products.

The video explains each stage, right from the arrival of the raw materials...

HOPPE (UK) heads to the world’s largest home retailer

With a greater need for security that complements home design, HOPPE (UK) has launched its tried and tested hardware range on Wayfair, the world’s largest online retailer for home and décor products...

Demonstrating the Potential of the Offsite Technology in the North West

The first North West regional event in the Explore Offsite series will take place on 12...

HURST’S GROWTH SPURS RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Rapid growth at Hurst has spurred a major recruitment drive at the company. With several new customers on board and increased production across door panels and composite doors, Hurst has already created four new roles within its customer service and sales order...

GET READY FOR THE ‘DOWNPOUR’ OF GUTTERING WORK!

Autumn is traditionally a time for consumers to get home improvement jobs done before the Winter sets in. With the lack of rainfall this summer...

Standard for steel and aluminium structures revised in order to ensure adequate stability and durability

BSI, the business standards company, has published BS EN 1090-2:2018 Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures. Technical...

Former England footballer to host the Education Awards

Former England footballer Graeme Le Saux has been announced as this year’s guest speaker at the annual Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards.

Graeme will lead the celebrations, which will recognise the outstanding educational achievements of the door hardware industry’s rising stars at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London on 8 November...

New topic-specific guidance to support implementation of ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems

BSI, the business standards company, has published two new topic-specific guidance...

Bystronic glass at glasstec 2018 in Düsseldorf

Join Bystronic glass at the top

glasstec 2018 – Messe Düsseldorf – Hall 14 – Stand A51/A52

Neuhausen-Hamberg (Germany), July 23rd...

Feature-rich products from Modplan

Leading VEKA fabricator Modplan manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of products for their trade customers which includes an impressive range of feature-rich products too. Having the right products in your portfolio is fundamental to the Newport-based fabricator as Heidi’s Sachs, Managing Director of Modplan explains: “You only have to glance at...

SCARBOROUGH COLLEGE GETS A RESIDENCE LISTING

Residence 9 windows, part of The Residence Collection, have been specified on a listed building refurbishment project at Scarborough...