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12th December 2024

6 NOT OUT FOR GREENTEQ PATIO DOOR GEAR

VBH, the company behind the greenteQ hardware brand, has increased the reach of its Clearslide inline sliding patio door lock by adding two additional systems to its profile compatibility list.

Following requests from a number of fabricators, VBH’s new development gives manufacturers of Liniar and Eurocell PVCu sliding doors access to the popular Clearslide 8-hook patio lock.

The new solutions sit beside the existing hardware for Deceuninck, Kömmerling, Rehau and Veka PVCu sliding doors.

The lock and keep are produced using hardwearing stainless steel and are covered by a 10-year guarantee.

Hardware

ITALIAN FLAIR FROM VBH

Hardware specialist, VBH, is experiencing increased sales of tilt and turn hardware thanks to the addition to their range of the ArTech tilt & turn system from respected Italian hardware manufacturer, AGB.

In recent months VBH has widened the reach of the system by developing profile related parts for a number of new PVCu profile systems, including Profile 22 Optima and Rehau Artevo.

SHEERLINE URGES INDUSTRY TO MAKE COMPLIANCE ACHIEVABLE FOR INSTALLERS

Sheerline has renewed its call for the fenestration industry’s aluminium sector to embrace transparency around U-values. With the Future Homes Standard (FHS) due to be implemented in June 2025, the company argues now is the time for installers to check if they are compliant.

The issue of compliance has become a hot topic within the fenestration industry against the backdrop of the FHS roadmap, which was set out in 2023. The final specifications are due to be released in June 2025, yet some systems houses are still quoting misleading or unclear U-values or failing to make available the test...

New Appointments

FURTHER STRENGTH FOR STELLAR ALUMINIUM TEAM

Stellar Aluminium has announced the appointments of Jon Foulds and Joe Leeming as Key Account Managers. The strategic appointments are part of Stellar Aluminium’s ongoing commitment to driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service as the brand continues its growth journey.

Community Housing

SPECTUS AND PATIOMASTER FROM EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS SELECTED FOR ECO-FRIENDLY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Spectus and PatioMaster from Epwin Window Systems have been used in a new eco-friendly development called...

UNIQUE IS SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER

With the festive season rapidly approaching, the team at Unique Window Systems has entered into the true spirit of Christmas.

Staff from across the business have lent their support to Operation Christmas Child – a charity campaign which aims to ensure children disadvantaged by circumstances outside of their control, such as conflict and poverty, still have presents to open on the big day. Carmen Morey from Unique with some of the gift boxes collated for...

Social Housing

SPECTUS FROM EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS SELECTED FOR £20M SOCIAL HOUSING SCHEME

Spectus from Epwin Window Systems was specified in a new £20m social housing development in Blackpool consisting of 96 houses, seven bungalows and...

New Build Q & A

New Build Success for Pearl Window Systems - Offering an Exclusive Service to Regional and National House Builders

Q. Pearl Window Systems has been around since 1998 and, apart from being one of the fastest growing fabricators, it still seems to continually grow. What is your...

‘SCOPE’ INVOLVEMENT SEES ASWS EARN REFURB CONTRACT FOR HISTORIC COPTHALL HOUSE

Picture above: Copthall House

As an acknowledged specialist in the restoration of steel and other metal windows, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is regularly called upon to carry out surveys for client’s consultant teams in advance of major projects beginning. Copthall House in the City of London being one instance where its involvement in preparing a scope document led to the company being awarded a contract to carry out the demanding work.

The property on the edge of the City of London dating from the late 19th Century – originally built as described in...

Hardware Q & A

SIMPLIFYING SOLUTIONS

Epwin Window Systems has long been synonymous with offering the largest portfolio of PVC-U and aluminium window and door systems, providing its customers with a competitive edge. This advantage also extends to window and door hardware through its dedicated in-house division, Safeware. Glass News caught up with Rob Hartill, Commercial Director to...

Consumer Report

PLANNED HOMEOWNER SPEND ON HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN 2025 COVERED IN LATEST KEYSTONE CONSUMER REPORT

Keystone Market Research is excited to announce the release of its highly anticipated Autumn 2024 Consumer Fenestration Trends Report, a comprehensive analysis that offers unprecedented insights into homeowner...

SHEERLINE LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE SPECIFICATION GUIDE

Sheerline has launched its new Specification Guide for fabricators, installers, and architects. At 170 pages, this comprehensive overview of the UK’s most innovative aluminium range features everything specifiers need to help them find the right product.

As well as an introduction to the Sheerline system and its benefits, it also details how being a vertically integrated manufacturer enables it to offer an agile and responsive service. Putting the key details for specifiers and those tendering for large-scale commercial projects at the reader’s fingertips.

This includes style options, sightlines, colours, and foil options...