Winkhaus UK is celebrating a special milestone for Anita Brinkworth, Finance Director, who marks 30 years with the business. Anita began her career with Winkhaus as an Accounts Assistant and has progressed through a number of internal promotions, becoming Finance Director in 2016. Her career reflects three decades of hard work, commitment, professionalism, and [...]
Hardware expert VBH has developed the greenteQ ORION ICE 3-star profile cylinder for UK door manufacturers. The cylinder is fully accredited to the latest TS007:2024 kitemark, providing protection against thermal (freeze) and glue attacks, picking, drilling, bumping and snapping, all without the need to add supplementary security devices. ORION ICE is available in key/key [...]
BURY (May 2026) – Following the successful acquisition of UAP Group Limited, a leading innovator in locks and hardware, Allegion is proud to announce it will take the mantle as a Main Sponsor for the 2026 National Fenestration Awards (NFAs). This transition marks a new chapter in a long-standing partnership, with Allegion also returning [...]
Hardware expert VBH has recently taken delivery of a new stocking station from fastener specialist, Rapierstar. VBH distributes Rapierstar fixing screws to its fabricator customers, primarily from its depot in Swansea. VBH advise that, not only do they sell Rapierstar products, but they are so impressed by the quality of the range that they [...]
Stable doors continue to hold a distinctive place in the market. Offering something different from a standard entrance or back door: everyday flexibility, ventilation, and a style that works particularly well in kitchens, utility spaces and character-led homes. Today, it is not enough for a stable door simply to offer the expected functional benefits. [...]
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, [...]
