The National Fenestration Awards (NFA) has announced a major change to one of its most important categories for the 2026 campaign, revealing that the Young Person of the Year award will now see three winners crowned instead of just one. In a move designed to actively support the industry’s recruitment and retention efforts, the [...]
Aluminium and PVCu frames are in strong demand, and Lancashire Trade Frames is continuing to grow. With a busy factory, the right equipment, and a proven aluminium and PVCu product range, we’re positioned to support the trade and now we’re looking for an experienced Sales Representative to help drive the next phase of our [...]
Looking back at 2025 2025 has been a standout year for everyone here at MB DIY. We set out to raise the bar for security, and the launch of our EROS 3 Star High Security cylinder did exactly that. It’s been a massive achievement for the team to bring a product to market that [...]
Island Windows has teamed up with REHAU Recycling at PVCR to recycle old polymer frames and reduce landfill waste, marking a major sustainability milestone for the Isle of Wight. Previously, Island Windows was sending old frames to a small local site with limited capacity. This changed after Will Gold, CEO at Polyframe, a leading [...]
As the fenestration sector looks ahead to another year shaped by demand for premium performance, faster lead times and reliable supply, Made for Trade (MFT) continues to stand out as the partner of choice for fabricators, trade installers and builders across the UK. With a reputation built on engineering excellence, competitive pricing and an [...]
FDM – Training & Development (FDM by UAP Ltd) is celebrating a landmark year of growth and operation with national recognition across construction, glazing and fenestration. Highlights include the launch of two new GQA Level 3 Diplomas, sector-wide convening on fire door competence chaired by FDM Managing Director Nicola John, with Dame Judith Hackitt appearing as a guest speaker, and the announcement of a second training academy in partnership with the [...]
2025 has been all about investment, innovation, and raising the bar for the industry. We’ve pushed forward, introduced major upgrades across our product range, strengthened our manufacturing capability, and continued delivering the quality our customers expect from the UK's No.1 composite door manufacturer. Here’s a look back at the highlights: 🎂 Celebrated 30 Years [...]
UAP Ltd has been recognised with two major wins at the 2025 National Fenestration Awards - Best Use of Video for its culture video and New Product of the Year for Kinetica Freezeguard. Following its back-to-back success as Hardware Company of the Year in 2023 and 2024, UAP’s latest accolades reinforce its reputation as [...]
Senior Product Manager sought by the windows division of a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide. Their head office is in Herefordshire, but they are able to consider applicants from any UK location with fire-rated experience on a hybrid/remote basis, if not commutable to Herefordshire. Role Objective: With a new [...]
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, [...]
