Hardware expert VBH has announced that its popular greenteQ Velocity door hinge range has been further expanded with the addition of two new colour options. The hinge is now available in RAL 7038 Agate Grey and Antique Black finishes from UK stock. VBH advise that Velocity is a two-knuckle ‘T-Hinge’ designed for rebated doors [...]
As Europe’s largest landlord, Birmingham City Council, and its manufacturing partner Shelforce began reviewing their door specifications, the focus was not just on performance or compliance, but on people. As Business Manager of Shelforce, Howard Trotter oversees the manufacture of all doors and windows for the Council’s 58,000 properties. His ethos is grounded in [...]
Winkhaus UK has is delighted to continue its partnership with National Fenestration Awards and have confirmed that it will return as a Main Sponsor for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the leading hardware specialist has supported the industry led awards programme. The National Fenestration Awards have become one of the most widely recognised [...]
UAP Limited, a leading British door hardware supplier, has announced a number of new appointments across product design, technical support and business development, further strengthening the business as it continues its growth and innovation journey. Paul Collins joins UAP as Senior Product Design Manager, bringing 34 years of industry experience and extensive technical expertise. [...]
UAP Group Limited (UAP), the Bury-based door hardware specialist, is marking a transformative year defined by strategic growth, product innovation and industry recognition, following its acquisition in August by leading global security products and solutions provider Allegion plc. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in UAP’s journey. UAP will report into the Allegion International segment, strengthening Allegion’s presence [...]
Hardware specialist VBH has extended its membership of Secured by Design for another year. Secured by Design (SBD) is the official police security initiative of Police CPI. Its aim is to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings by providing a recognised standard, the Police Preferred Specification, for all security products that [...]
Hardware specialist VBH has announced the further expansion of its external sales team with another exciting new appointment, and the well-deserved promotion of a head office veteran with 15 years’ service to VBH to her name. Mark Frain has joined the company in the new position of National Business Development Manager. Mark is vastly [...]
UAP Ltd has announced the launch of its Fullex Autolock Rose, an innovative evolution of the popular Fullex Slam Shut Autolock, designed to deliver enhanced security and greater compatibility with modern doors. Suitable for use with timber, composite, 44mm/54 or thicker, the Fullex Autolock is specifically engineered to meet the needs of the fire [...]
Hardware specialist VBH has announced an expansion to its customer facing technical support team. George Stirling has joined the company in the new position of External Technical Sales Engineer, with responsibility for on-site technical support for VBH customers in both Scotland and the northern counties of England. With 33 years industry experience, George is [...]
Hardware specialist VBH has announced that Allan Price, the company’s General Manager for Scotland & Northern Ireland, has decided to take retirement in December. Allan joined VBH in January 1989, with responsibility for customers in the West of Scotland and in Northern Ireland. His dry wit and straight-talking style soon endeared him to his [...]
