Winkhaus UK is thrilled to be named finalists in 10 category finalists at the 2026 National Fenestration Awards, recognising the company’s people, products, innovation, customer service, and marketing activity across the fenestration sector. The nominations span a wide range of categories, reflecting Winkhaus UKs continued focus on technical excellence, product development, service, and industry [...]
Gretsch-Unitas Limited, a leading supplier of window and door technology, has announced the launch of the GU Secury LogIQ Automatic Multipoint Lock. By rethinking the locking mechanism, Gretsch-Unitas has created a solution that overcomes the installation and compatibility hurdles often found in automatic hardware, allowing for seamless integration into standard door preparations. At the [...]
The National Fenestration Awards (NFAs) is delighted to announce Gretsch-Unitas Limited as the official Trophy Sponsor for the 2026 awards campaign. As the industry prepares to celebrate the very best in glass and glazing, this partnership brings together one of the most respected names in architectural hardware with the industry’s leading independent awards platform. [...]
Elliott Dawson, National Accounts Manager at UAP, explains why firemongery is more than a finishing touch. With scrutiny and regulations tightening, he argues that specification, installation and maintenance need to be treated as seriously as the doors themselves because firemongery is frontline safety. Firemongery rarely makes the headlines. Hinges, closers, latches and seals quietly [...]
Winkhaus UK has appointed Andy Meakin as Sales Director, further strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to invest in growth, customer partnerships and product innovation. Andy joins Winkhaus UK with more than two decades of experience across the fenestration sector and brings with him a strong track record in sales leadership, [...]
Hardware specialist VBH has announced that it joined the Glass & Glazing Federation at the end of March. Established in 1982, VBH is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality hardware and ancillaries for windows and doors of all materials. As well as offering its own popular greenteQ brand, the company is also [...]
Manchester, April 2026 - FDM – Training & Development (FDM), a leading fire door training provider, has won the Best training or employee development programme at the 2026 GGP Installers Awards. This is the latest in a series of achievements for FDM this year, which also won Training Provider of the Year at the [...]
PAS 2000:2026 and the end of the “Frankenstein doorset” The publication of PAS 2000:2026 “Bringing safe construction products to market”, marks a significant shift in how construction products are assessed, specified and justified across the UK housing sector. While the Code of Practice applies to all construction products, its implications are particularly important for [...]
The National Fenestration Awards (NFAs) is proud to announce SIEGENIA as the official category sponsor for the highly anticipated ‘New Product of the Year’ award. While SIEGENIA is a global leader in hardware and room comfort systems, their sponsorship of this category highlights a commitment to the entire fenestration landscape. This award recognises excellence [...]
Roger Hartshorn has won the coveted ‘Services to the Industry’ award at the GGP Installer Awards 2026, reflecting his impact and leadership during a career spanning almost 50 years. From starting out as an apprentice toolmaker at HL Plastics to leading a management buyout, launching Eurocell and then Liniar before switching to aluminium with [...]
