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3rd April 2025
Fentrade Limited acquired by Aluminium Vision
Award winning aluminium trade fabricator, Fentrade Limited, has been acquired by Aluminium Vision Limited from Gloucestershire in a move that will further strengthen Fentrade’s position as a manufacturer of high quality commercial and residential frames.
The shareholdings of Fentrade have been sold in a deal managed and overseen by business sale specialists Dexterity Partners, who have been instrumental in selling a number of businesses within the fenestration industry.
Chris Reeks, the founder and former Managing Director, will remain with the company under its new ownership as a Director. Since founding Fentrade in 2018, his vision has been to establish the brand as...
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KOMBIMATEC UNVEILS NEW PRODUCTS AT FIT SHOW 2025
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Kombimatec will debut its latest innovation, the AMC328 CNC Machining Centre, at FIT Show 2025, showcasing cutting-edge technology for working extruded aluminium and PVC profiles. Designed for a range of applications, including window and door systems, conservatories, partitioning, and curtain walling, the AMC328 is set to revolutionise the fabrication...
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PYROGUARD LAUNCHES ON-DEMAND CPD WEBINAR
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Pyroguard has launched an on-demand version of its RIBA-approved CPD seminar: ‘Fire safety glazing: a system, not a product’ in a bid to guide the industry regarding the critical role of fire safety glass.
This new, flexible online format reinforces Pyroguard’s commitment to delivering accessible, expert guidance for professionals in the built environment, whilst emphasising the importance of a system-based approach to fire safety.
As the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, Pyroguard released its comprehensive CPD, which covers a wide range of topics, providing in-depth technical insights into fire safety glass, its applications and...
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BRETT MARTIN TO LAUNCH NEW PYRAMID ROOF LANTERN AT FIT SHOW 2025
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Stand: R71
After a successful first appearance at the show in 2023, daylight systems manufacturer Brett Martin will be returning to the FIT Show in 2025 to launch the latest expansion of its glass rooflight range – the pyramid roof lantern. Held at the NEC in Birmingham from the 29 th of April...
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FENTRADE REFLECTS ON COMMERCIAL CONTRACT TRENDS AS SALES INCREASE
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Independent fabricator Fentrade is reporting a strong increase in commercial contract enquiries and sales. Managing Director Chris Reeks says: “The commercial sector is very buoyant at the moment. For example, we’ve seen a 44% year-on-year increase in commercial door sales...
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SWA member delivers ‘fresh Hope’ for university’s Sustainable Building department
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A detailed contract to restore an iconic Art Deco building in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to create a modern teaching facility, achieving high standards of energy performance, has included the restoration and upgrading of 222 steel windows which were originally manufactured in a neighbouring street by Henry Hope & Sons Limited.
The work on the James Cond Building was carried out by Steel Window Association member, The Window Repair Company (Northwest) Limited on behalf of GMI Construction during a 32 week programme in 2023. Its contract being awarded under competitive tender after the...
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MODPLAN TO OFFER THE ALL-NEW VEKA FEINSTRUKTUR FOIL RANGE
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Trade fabricator Modplan has just announced it will be offering the all-new VEKA FEINSTRUKTUR foil range.
Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director, said: “VEKA FEINSTRUKTUR brings a finish that mirrors powder-coated aluminium, not only enhancing the look of windows...
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TOTAL HARDWARE LAUNCHES NEW APEX WINDOW HANDLE
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Independent hardware supplier Total Hardware has expanded its high-performance Apex range with the launch of the new Apex Window Handle.
Paul Atkinson, Director at Total Hardware, said: “Like all products in our Apex range, the Apex Window Handle delivers exceptional durability and reliability, making it a standout choice for modern window solutions.”
Combining an ergonomic design with a sleek...
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Carl F Groupco highlights its value to commercial contractors
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Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco is highlighting the value its tailored approach brings for fabricators and contractors working in the commercial space. CEO Owen Coop commented: “Our approach is simple: we provide the best hardware solutions backed by expert support. For commercial fabricators and contractors, that means partnering closely to help them not only secure contracts but deliver them successfully.”
Support from Carl F Groupco begins at the tender stage, where the team works closely with customers to understand the project scope and recommend the most suitable hardware solutions for the complex demands of commercial applications.
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TOTAL HARDWARE LAUNCHES APEX QUADLOCK INCORPORATING YALE SENSCHECK™
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Leading hardware supplier Total Hardware has further expanded its premium Apex range with the launch of its new Apex QuadLock.
Chris Pell, General Manager at Total Hardware, said: “This innovative twin cam window lock is manufactured to deliver superior Senscheck™ security for PVC-U profiles, providing next-level protection for windows.”
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PREMIUM PRODUCTS LOSE THEIR SHINE
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Latest data from software pioneers, Tommy Trinder, suggests that changes in the market are creating price pressure on premium products such as flush casements, vertical sliders and bifolds.
Analysis from more 200,000 quotes done over the last six months, by 640 of the UK’s leading window installers, indicates that margins are coming under pressure at the top end of the market, says founder and CEO of Tommy Trinder, Chris Brunsdon.
“When the cost-of-living crisis struck, under 50s homeowners...
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Carl F Groupco’s John Mitchell retires
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Carl F Groupco has announced that Technical Manager John Mitchell has retired at the end of March 2025, bringing to a close an impressive career spanning more than four decades in the fenestration industry.
Owen Coop, CEO at Carl F Groupco, said: “John’s background in the fenestration industry speaks for itself: 40+ years’ experience as a fabricator, production manager, quality and technical manager. Due to his impressive product knowledge, he has always been the first point of call for both staff and customers. We’re incredibly grateful for his contribution and wish him all the best in this next chapter.”
Reflecting on his...
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ORIGIN UNVEILS NEW IMMERSIVE SHOWROOM
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Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke aluminium doors and windows, has unveiled its brand-new concept showroom.
Designed to provide its Partners with a unique space to sell to their clients, the showroom displays Origin’s product range within beautifully curated, real-world settings to bring its systems to life.
Daniel Baker, Managing Director at Origin, comments: “This showroom is a game-changer for our Partners. By allowing customers to see, touch, and experience Origin products in realistic home...
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