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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
