UAP Group Limited (UAP), a leading Manchester-based door hardware specialist, has been acquired by Allegion plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, through one of its subsidiaries for an undisclosed sum. UAP designs solutions around its customers’ needs, equipping them to navigate the ever-changing fire and security landscape. Driving progress since 1996, [...]
Duration Windows proudly celebrated 40 years of business with a special open day and the grand opening of their brand-new showroom — and what a day it was! The event was packed with entertainment, from live singers and a DJ to a magician who wowed the crowds. Guests enjoyed a behind the scenes look [...]
Keystone Market Research is pleased to announce the release of its Summer 2025 Consumer Fenestration Trends Report. Building on the popularity of last year’s feature on smart home technology, this latest edition includes an expanded hardware special. In the latest report we explore consumer trends in window and door hardware - including colour, finish, [...]
Winkhaus Laboratories: Leading the Way with Expanded UKAS Accreditation and Bespoke Testing Support Winkhaus Laboratories has once again demonstrated its leadership in the fenestration testing sector with the renewal and expansion of its UKAS accreditation. The updated scope now includes the 2024 addendum for PAS24:2022, solidifying them as a premier destination for customers with [...]
Resolving Industry Challenges Head-On Thermal expansion remains a major challenge across the door industry, causing functional issues, increased service visits, driving up service costs, and frustration for both installers and end users. With record high temperatures continuing, elevated and prolonged heatwaves are placing even greater stress on door systems, leading to misalignment and compromised [...]
The countdown is on! The National Fenestration Awards is thrilled to announce that there are now fewer than 100 tickets remaining for the highly anticipated 2025 NFA Winners’ Event, taking place this October. As one of the most prestigious events in the fenestration industry calendar, this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better [...]
In a moving demonstration of camaraderie, endurance and corporate social responsibility, four colleagues from the glazing industry. Leigh Greenwood, Ashley Parkinson, Chris Wann, and Gareth Turner have completed an extraordinary 966-mile cycle from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. Dubbed the Handlebar Heroes, the team raised an impressive £22,947.08, split equally between Cancer Research [...]
A new marketing agency has launched in Lancashire, and it’s not just another agency. Marketing Dept., founded by industry expert Cassie Watters, opens its doors on Monday 23rd June 2025, offering full-service, outsourced marketing with one clear goal: to help fenestration businesses grow, profitably and sustainably. Cassie brings over 13 years of experience to [...]
As the doors close on FIT Show 2025, Winkhaus UK reflects on what has been a landmark event, filled with energy, innovation, and collaboration. Over the three-day exhibition, our stand became a central hub for fabricators, installers, and industry professionals to explore our newly launched added value products, services and solutions, and the overwhelmingly [...]
The National Fenestration Awards are proud to announce a landmark achievement for 2025, with a record-breaking 10,916 nominations submitted across all categories—nearly double the total from the previous year. This surge in participation marks a significant milestone for the NFAs, reinforcing their reputation as the industry’s most inclusive and widely supported awards platform. Now [...]
