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Winkhaus UK celebrates 10 nominations at the 2026 National Fenestration Awards

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 [...]

2026-05-01T13:29:08+01:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

Mechanical innovation meets fire safety in the new GU Secury LogIQ Automatic Multipoint Lock

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 [...]

2026-05-01T13:21:08+01:00April 30th, 2026|Categories: Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

Gretsch-Unitas Limited Announced as Official Trophy Sponsor for 2026 National Fenestration Awards

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. [...]

2026-04-20T13:44:59+01:00April 20th, 2026|Categories: General, Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

Firemongery: The unsung guardian of building safety

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 [...]

2026-04-13T15:09:07+01:00April 13th, 2026|Categories: Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

Winkhaus UK appoints Andy Meakin as Sales Director

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, [...]

2026-04-13T14:43:09+01:00April 13th, 2026|Categories: Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

VBH Joins the GGF

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 [...]

2026-04-13T13:50:16+01:00April 13th, 2026|Categories: Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

PAS 2000:2026 and the end of the “Frankenstein doorset”

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 [...]

2026-04-02T12:04:47+01:00April 2nd, 2026|Categories: General, Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

SIEGENIA Announced as Official Category Sponsor for NFA ‘New Product of the Year’

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 [...]

2026-04-02T11:22:29+01:00April 1st, 2026|Categories: Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

Mike Rushen Retirement

Today we recognise and thank our Sales Director Mike Rushen as he prepares to retire from Winkhaus UK on the 2nd of  April after almost 22 years with the business. Mike joined Winkhaus in 2004 as Regional Sales Manager and quickly became a trusted and respected member of the team. In 2014 he stepped [...]

2026-03-30T13:12:11+01:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: General, Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments

SIEGENIA to premiere window and door hardware innovations at FENSTERBAU 2026

An exciting new aluminium window range and a sensor front door handle are among the new dimensions of 360° room comfort on display Under the slogan “Next Level”, SIEGENIA will be exhibiting a number of exciting new products designed to be forward-thinking and offer added value to both fabricators and end users. Next Level [...]

2026-03-16T11:25:14+00:00March 16th, 2026|Categories: Hardware|Tags: |0 Comments
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