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In a phenomenal feat of endurance and unity, four glazing industry professionals cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising an incredible £22,947.08 for Cancer Research UK and Andy’s Man Club.
Dubbed the Handlebar Heroes, Leigh Greenwood, Ashley Parkinson, Chris Wann, and Gareth Turner pedalled with purpose, transforming a personal challenge into an industrywide mission. With Made for Trade as title sponsor and backing from names like MACO, Clayton Glass, and Hyde Die Castings, their 966-mile journey became a shining example of corporate social responsibility in action.
Their story is more than miles and money; it’s about the power of people, partnerships, and purpose. From heartfelt community support to national charity recognition, this ride captured the hearts of a sector ready to go beyond business.
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Taking on four seasons in one day and a field of golfers, Hazlemere bettered both the varying conditions and the competition to top the leaderboard at Conservatory Outlet’s Network Golf Day.
Now in its 12th year, the event is one of the longestrunning and most prestigious tournaments of its kind, and installers from across the UK flocked to Cheshire to battle for the Network Cup.
A flagship date in the calendar, the Network Golf Day forms part of a wider programme of events and initiatives designed to foster collaboration, celebrate excellence, and reinforce the shared values of a Premium Retail Network that continues to deliver year-on-year growth.
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HAZLEMERE TOP THE LEADERBOARD AT CONSERVATORY OUTLET’S ANNUAL NETWORK GOLF DAY
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This major collaboration – which incorporates Saint-Gobain’s innovative glass recycling technology into VEKA Recycling’s capabilities – is a significant step towards creating a circular economy in the UK fenestration industry.
In a step change for the fenestration industry, VEKA Recycling, a pioneer in PVCu recycling since 1993, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with global sustainable construction leader, Saint-Gobain. This will bring VEKA Recycling closer to realising its mission of creating a closed-loop recycling system within the UK.
Due to the lack of infrastructure for effective collection and recycling, a huge amount of post-consumer glass cullet is currently lost to landfill. By developing cutting-edge solutions and combining their expertise, the two companies are setting a new benchmark for post-consumer recycling and resource recovery.
The collaboration allows Wellingborough-based VEKA Recycling to take fully glazed frames, eliminating the need to deglaze on-site and offering a cost-effective, environmentally friendly solution for glass waste disposal. With regular, reliable collection schedules within 100 miles of VEKA Recycling.
Central to this is the deployment of Saint-Gobain’s patented ICG Recycling Machine, which efficiently separates annealed and toughened glass from spacer bars. The glass can then be processed and reintroduced directly into float glass production, offering a higher recovery rate and improving the sustainability of the supply chain.
This innovative process enhances resource recovery rates while reducing the need for raw material extraction, lowering energy consumption by 30% and cutting CO2 emissions across the supply chain.
Tim Taylor, Commercial Director at VEKA plc, said: “This marks a monumental step on our journey towards creating a circular economy within the UK. For the fenestration industry, ensuring that materials can be collected, recycled and then manufactured into new products without needing to leave the country is instrumental in meeting sustainability goals.
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The winners of the second Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards have been announced at a ceremony in County Hall, London. After a successful launch in 2024, the awards, which highlight impressive residential and commercial projects incorporating steel windows, doors and screens, were developed further in 2025 with new categories of Refurbishment Project of the Year and Supplier of the Year. The members of the SWA comprise the very best companies in the industry and they assembled to celebrate their achievements, old and new.
Kris Bennell, President of the SWA, started proceedings with a short speech before handing over to John Ramshaw, Technical Editor of Architecture Today, the awards’ judge, who announced the winners of the Commercial, Refurbishment and Domestic Projects of the Year; with a special award given to the industry’s Supplier of the Year and an Associated member award.
John Ramshaw, Technical Editor of Architecture Today comments “The ambition and scope of the SWA Awards, which is only in its second year, is clear to see and partly reflected in new award categories added for 2025, as well as the growing interest from and increasing number of projects submitted by SWA members. This has served to further highlight the quality of members’ work and their long-term dedication to design and manufacturing excellence. Overall, the Steel Window Association should be congratulated on the continued success of the awards. The 2026 iteration will no doubt be even bigger and better!”
The SWA is proud to announce the winners are….
Commercial Project of the Year winner is Len House, an extended Grade II-listed Art Deco building in Maidstone, Kent, by West Leigh Steel Windows.
Refurbishment Project of the Year winner is Empress at 35 Dover Street, Mayfair, London by ASWS.
Trade fabricator Fentrade has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Nigel Davies as its new Technical Manager.
Chris Reeks, Director of Fentrade, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nigel to the team. His wide-ranging experience and understanding of every facet of the industry will be invaluable to both our company and our customers.”
Nigel said: “I’m excited to have joined Fentrade. Their ambitious growth plans immediately struck a chord with me. It was clear we shared the same values and a strong commitment to doing things the right way.”
In his new role, Nigel will be focused on keeping Fentrade at the forefront of regulatory change, ensuring its customers are supported in meeting their compliance obligations. His technical expertise and background also complement Fentrade’s growth in the commercial sector, and will allow the company to tender for larger more complex projects
He commented: “As compliance with industry standards and regulations continues to grow in importance, fabricators and installers face increasing pressure to provide thorough documentation that demonstrates product compliance. Choosing the right systems and partners throughout the supply chain has never been more critical. My goal is to help Fentrade stand out as a valuable aluminium partner that’s not just capable of offering products, but real technical value too.”
Nigel brings over 30 years of experience in the fenestration industry, having held key roles with well-known fabricators and façade contractors. He also spent six years at Aluk, where he provided dedicated support to both direct and indirect customers. In addition, Nigel has successfully run his own façade design business, further broadening his expertise.
Fentrade is a fast-growing fabricator known for its commitment to high-quality, expertly manufactured aluminium products supported by an exceptional service ethos. It manufactures a full range of fenestration products from respected industry names including Aluk, VBH, Kestrel and Jack Aluminium.
Hardware supplier VBH has introduced a new range of marine grade 316 door pull handles.
The new pulls, which are part of the architeQ family of stainless steel door furniture, are described by VBH as ‘the perfect choice for composite and timber entrance doors.’
The handles are available with 90° and 45° projection from the door face, and in sizes from 330 up to 1800mm.
Concealed fixings provide the option of fitting handles back-to-back, or on one side of the door only. There are fixings available to suit composite, wood, aluminium and PVCu doors.
Marine grade 316 stainless steel builds on the benefits of grade 304 austenitic stainless with a different composition of metals that includes the addition of molybdenum. This toughens the material and enhances its corrosion resistance properties.
architeQ pull handles have achieved 1000 hours in a neutral salt spray solution without signs of corrosion. VBH advise that this easily outperforms the industry standard, which calls for 480 hours resistance.
Armed with this performance data, VBH are confident to offer Marine grade 316 pull handles with a 25-year surface finish guarantee as standard.
VBH marketing manager Gary Gleeson says “We have been supplying our greenteQ austenitic stainless steel pull handles for many years, and our customers really appreciate the quality and performance. However, we always aim to give choices, so VBH customers now have the option to upgrade to 316 stainless for particularly tricky conditions or as standard.
“The architeQ and greenteQ stainless steel pulls are the perfect handles for doors fitted with any of our slam shut door lock options.”
To find out more about architeQ marine grade stainless steel pull handles, or any other hardware in the VBH range, contact the company on 01634 263263 or via email at sales@vbhgb.com.
Leading trade fabricator John Fredericks Plastics has invested in a new Graf Synergy SLS – Single Head CNC Cill Welder from machinery experts Haffner. The new machine delivers seamless, high quality welds reinforcing John Fredericks’ commitment to product excellence. Alan Barnard, Factory Director for John Fredericks, said: “We are delighted to introduce this advanced machine to our production line up. Its precision and efficiency perfectly support our drive for continuous improvement and ensure we can consistently deliver the superior product quality our customers expect.”
The team at John Fredericks wanted to invest in machinery that would help them increase output, save time and increase the quality for which they are renowned. After carefully researching the market, they contacted Haffner as the machinery supplier best placed to meet their needs on this project.
The Haffner team recommended the Graf Synergy SLS – Single Head CNC Cill Welder, the first and only single head CNC welding machine designed for the welding of bay cills. To finalise the details, Alan visited Graf Synergy’s headquarters near Modena, Italy, where the deal was agreed.
Like all Graf Synergy machines, the Cill Welder produces a perfect seamless weld which is free of excess sprue. This eliminates the need for post-weld cleaning or touch-ups, saving valuable production time and improving fabrication efficiencies. Further, only one operator is needed, boosting productivity. All profile tolerances are measured and recalibrated before welding, helping to reduce wastage.
The compact machine has a small footprint to save space on the factory floor. It can be used on profiles coated with any film or foil including painted PVC.
ODL Europe has completed a six-figure investment in its in-house door prep facility, doubling its footprint and significantly increasing its prepping capacity. Suzanne Nicholl, Head of Sales and Marketing at ODL Europe, said: “The investment significantly increases our capacity and will allow us to meet growing demand for our door prep service.”
The expansion involved knocking through into an adjacent building to extend production space, alongside investing in new equipment including a state-of-the-art CNC machining centre that will build on the quality and efficiency for which the company is known.
ODL Europe’s door prep service is a flexible offer that allows fabricators to outsource as much or as little as they need. The service includes everything from basic door sizing to full door prep, customised to specific configurations and hardware requirements.
Suzanne commented: “A composite door slab requires precise preparation and getting it right takes real expertise. Our skilled in-house team can prep for any lock, any hinge, open in or open out, with or without edge banding. As demand for our door prep service has grown, we’ve continued to invest in the technology and expertise needed to support our customers with accuracy, flexibility and efficiency.”
ODL Europe is the exclusive UK partner of Capstone Engineering Ltd, one of the world’s leading suppliers of composite door slabs. This partnership means fabricators choosing ODL’s door prep service benefit from premium-quality composite doors that have been rigorously tested in the most demanding environments and prepared to their exact specifications.
ODL’s high-performance composite doors are designed for long-term durability. They are manufactured to resist bowing or twisting over time, ensuring a consistently accurate fit and reliable performance from day one.
Over 750,000 Capstone doors are installed worldwide each year. ODL Europe offers over 30 door styles, both glazed and unglazed, including many that are unique to the company. There is also the Guardsman Fire Door, which offers impressive, consistent fire resistance and won New Product of the Year at the G Awards.
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Eco-conscious decisions are a growing trend amongst homeowners this year, and Window Warehouse certainly isn’t missing out on ensuring its product offerings align with these modern values. They have recently introduced Feinstruktur, a new decorative foil range for windows and doors supplied by VEKA – designed to meet both style and sustainability expectations.
Feinstruktur features a stylish powder-coated aluminium look, offering a sleek and contemporary appearance without compromising on performance. It boosts durability, energy efficiency, and low maintenance. Designed with the modern installer and the eco-conscious homeowner in mind, Feinstruktur allows the installers to deliver a strong and credible sustainability message with every installation.
It’s fully recyclable, completely scratch-proof, and highly resistant to fingerprints and dirt. It ensures a clean, polished look with minimal upkeep. It can also withstand harmful UV rays, extreme temperatures, and exposure to common household cleaning chemicals.
Feinstruktur is available in eight contemporary colours, carefully chosen to suit all property styles. The palette reflects the latest colours trends within home improvement. At Window Warehouse, Anthracite Grey is a stock colour, offering a timeless and versatile option for homeowners. All seven other colours are available as made-to-order.
To explore the full range of products offered by Window Warehouse, their newly updated branded brochure is now available on their website: https://www.window-warehouse.co.uk/technical-downloads/. The brochure is popular as they are offering a personalised PDF version to its trade customers, helping provide them with marketing material for their homeowners. For more information on Feinstruktur, contact the sales team at info@window-warehouse.co.uk or call 02392327744.
Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has further extended its smart hardware offering with the introduction of Sense by MACO wireless sensors. This latest product addition strengthens the company’s already extensive portfolio of smart locking solutions, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the sector.
Owen Coop, Carl F Groupco’s CEO, said: “MACO wireless sensors instantly add intelligence to windows and doors by detecting whether they are open or closed. They offer a simple, easy-to-install solution to meet the growing demand for smart home integration, making them an ideal upselling opportunity for both fabricators and installers.”
Sense by MACO wireless sensors are installed directly into the window or door, making them completely hidden when closed and discreet when open. They are ready for use right out of the box and are easily fitted as a final element of window and door assembly. They can also be retrofitted offering a smart solution for homeowners looking to upgrade their existing windows and doors with connected smart technology.
With a Universal option, plus Window Pro T&T, Door and Casement variations, the sensors provide a complete smart locking solution. Plus, they operate using Matter, the new smart home standard that enables seamless communication between devices from a wide range of manufacturers, so have wide application potential.
By adding smart window and door sensors, homeowners gain a wealth of benefits. The intuitive sensorsautomatically report the open or closed status of the windows and doors directly to the smart home system. When used in combination with other smart home products, they can further enhance home security and optimise energy consumption, increasing peace of mind and saving money.
Fabricator Smart Glaze has become the latest company to offer the AK Touch Secure™ smart locking solution from Kenrick.
Neema at Smart Glaze said: “Smart Glaze is synonymous with innovative technology, which makes the AK Touch Secure™ an exciting addition to our offer.”
Andy Meakin, Sales and Marketing Manager at Kenrick, said: “Smart Glaze works with trade builders, renovators and property developers. The AK Touch Secure™ offers an innovative way for them to add value to their projects.”
Two particular features of the AK Touch Secure™ stood out for Smart Glaze. The first was the ease of fitting, especially retrofitting.
The lock is compatible with any door handle or escutcheon fitted with a Kenrick 3 Star Locking Cylinder and can be fitted without any major hardware modifications.
Neema noted: “We installed the AK Touch Secure™ on an existing lever/pad door handle in our showroom. It was fitted and active in a matter of minutes, which was very impressive.”
The second feature is the restrictive entry facility, which is available via the AK Touch Secure™ app. Neema commented: “The feature is perfect for holiday rental owners or landlords who want to give contractors temporary and timed access to a property without someone needing to be present. For our target market, these are significant advantages.”
The AK Touch Secure™ means doors can be locked and unlocked using touch-sensitive technology, a secure keypad, an encrypted key fob, or voice commands via Google Home or Alexa. There’s also a manual override option, meaning the door can always be opened with a key.
As well as the restrictive entry facility, the AK Touch Secure™ app also gives users features such as remote locking and unlocking, a status check and access logs.
Taking on four seasons in one day and a field of golfers, Hazlemere bettered both the varying conditions and the competition to top the leaderboard at Conservatory Outlet’s Network Golf Day.
Now in its 12th year, the event is one of the longest-running and most prestigious tournaments of its kind, and installers from across the UK flocked to Cheshire to battle for the Network Cup.
A flagship date in the calendar, the Network Golf Day forms part of a wider programme of events and initiatives designed to foster collaboration, celebrate excellence, and reinforce the shared values of a Premium Retail Network that continues to deliver year-on-year growth.
This year’s competition took place at Wychwood Park near Crewe, where golfers battled a tough-playing course and ever-changing conditions that caused even the most experienced golfers to go rummaging through the rough. From the buffeting winds on the first tee through to the baking hot sunshine out on the back nine, the competition provided a true test of skill.
When the final ball was sunk, it was the High Wycombe-based Hazlemere that sat in first place, with the team of Tony Beale, Chris Hill, James Edwards and Jamie Lewis picking up the main team prize.
“It was fantastic to see such strong attendance at our golf day,” said Greg Kane, CEO of Conservatory Outlet.
“The level of play throughout the day was fantastic. The course and the great British conditions provided a stern test for all those involved, and Hazlemere were well-deserved winners.”
Total Hardware has announced the appointment of Stephen Faulkner as Operations Manager, marking a significant step forward in the company’s continued growth and future strategy.
A familiar face to many in the industry, Stephen brings a wealth of experience from his previous fenestration industry roles, including former Managing Director at Indigo Products. With a deep knowledge of the window and door hardware sector and a clear understanding and empathy of what fabricators need from a trusted hardware provider, Stephen is ideally placed to support Total Hardware’s expanding customer base.
Since joining the business in April, Stephen has taken charge of operations and logistics at the company’s impressive new distribution centre in Leeds, ensuring streamlined delivery and service as demand continues to grow.
Chris Pell, Director at Total Hardware, said: “It’s great to have someone with Stephen’s experience and talent on board. His industry insight and particular fabricator understanding along with his operational expertise make him a valuable addition to the team.”
“I am incredibly excited and grateful to join Total Hardware as I have long admired their commitment to their customers, and I look forward to contributing and being part of the continued success.” says Stephen.
Stephen’s appointment comes at an exciting time for Total Hardware. The company continues to build on its reputation as a leading independent hardware provider, offering a comprehensive in-house range of window and door hardware alongside products from many well-known industry brands.
Recently, Total Hardware launched its new Apex Collection, a premium hardware range designed to combine highperformance functionality with stylish aesthetics—further underlining the company’s commitment to innovation and quality.
With a strengthened leadership team and a strong pipeline of new products, Total Hardware is well-positioned for continued success.Bottom of Form
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Leading trade fabricator Modplan has further strengthened its sales management team with the appointment of Phil Ruggles as Business Development Manager.
Phil brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the fenestration industry, offering a strong track record and deep market insight. His appointment underlines Modplan’s commitment to investing in talent that supports its long-term growth and customer-centric strategy.
Commenting on his appointment, Phil said: “I am delighted to have joined Modplan. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of today’s installers and contractors. Its partnership-led approach adds further value for our customers, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s ambitious growth plans.”
Phil reports directly to Liam Isaac, Modplan’s Head of Sales and Marketing. Liam commented: “Phil is highly respected in the industry and brings the drive, professionalism and customer-first attitude we value at Modplan. He will be a real asset to our customers and commercial team, and I’m confident he’ll play a key role in further strengthening our market presence.”
As Business Development Manager, Phil will focus on supporting the needs of its expanding customer base whilst seeking new business opportunities. He added: “Modplan’s commitment to service and its customer-centric culture really stood out to me. I’m looking forward to engaging with our customers in the coming weeks and learning more about how we can help them grow.”
With over 50 years of experience, Modplan continues to lead the way in trade fabrication and supplying premium-quality PVC-U products across the UK. Operating from its impressive 165,000 sqft fabrication facilities near Newport, Gwent, the company offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive product portfolios.
Phil’s appointment marks another step in strengthening an already strong team and reinforces Modplan’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to its partners.
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Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has announced the appointment of John King as its new Technical Director following his successful tenure as Sales Director.
Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F Groupco, said: “We are delighted John is stepping into this new role. His deep technical expertise and extensive experience with customers, suppliers and the wider industry make him the ideal person to further strengthen our technical leadership. This strategic move enhances our Board and adds measurable value to our customers businesses.”
John said: “The role of Technical Director is always vital, but especially so at Carl F Groupco where we have built our reputation on exceeding customer expectations. This is why I am proud to be taking on the position and look forward to working even more closely with our customers to help get the most from their partnership with us.”
John has a long and successful history with the company and first joined Carl F Petersen in 2007 as Regional Sales Manager. He rejoined Carl F Groupco in 2017 as National Sales Manager, before then, moving on to the role of Sales Director.
Carl F Groupco supplies an extensive range of premium quality window and door hardware to the UK fenestration industry. The company is widely recognised for its strong focus on customer service, product solutions and technical support.
Under John’s leadership, the technical department will continue to provide dedicated internal and external support, offering expert advice to help customers identify the most suitable hardware solutions. As part of its comprehensive support programme, the company provides end-to-end assistance throughout the product testing process, this is an increasingly important area for fabricators seeking compliance and certification. By drawing on the team’s in-depth product knowledge, Carl F Groupco ensures customers receive responsive, informed technical assistance at every level.
John’s appointment as Technical Director reinforces Carl F Groupco’s commitment to delivering industry-leading technical support. His leadership will further strengthen the company’s ability to provide the expert guidance and tailored solutions that have made it a trusted and highly valued hardware supply partner.
