The demand for minimalist design in modern architecture is reshaping the world of glass and fenestration. Frameless glass doors and windows are taking centre stage in both residential and commercial spaces, offering unobstructed views and stylish designs. Loren Jenner, Managing Director at Coastal Group, explains: “Minimalist design appeals in today’s world as it focuses [...]
Keystone Market Research is delighted to announce the release of its Winter 2025 Consumer Fenestration Trends Report, a highly detailed analysis of homeowner preferences, buying behaviours, and market trends. This comprehensive report continues to build on the success of previous publications and explores material preferences, glazing styles, energy efficiency priorities, and the implications of [...]
Michelle Horne (left) and Sarah Fox (right) received their Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Operations Management from Conservatory Outlet’s Head of HR, Karen Starkey (centre) Wakefield’s Conservatory Outlet is celebrating its expanded support for learning and development as two members of senior management are the first to pass through the company’s Degree Apprenticeship [...]
Sheerline’s Structural Coupler is ideal for Grand Design-style projects such as those featuring architectural aluminium utilising Prestige Bi-folding Doors sitting under large gable frames. The clever component can be used in vertical and horizontal orientations, with the latter featuring a cill nose in-built to help with drainage, offering joints additional protection. There’s also a [...]
Image: Guy Ferguson and Jon Cole from Police CPI presenting Justin Harris with 25 year award Internationally renowned door and window hardware company Winkhaus are celebrating with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, after reaching 25 years of membership. Having joined SBD as one of the first members in 1999, Winkhaus [...]
Winkhaus UK is delighted to announce the addition of Lewis Froggatt and Daniel Grodecki, to its product management team. These appointments underline Winkhaus’ commitment to providing exceptional product and design support to our valued partners across the aluminium and fenestration industries. Lewis Froggatt Joins as Aluminium Product Manager With over 18 years of experience [...]
Conservatory Outlet’s end to 2024 was extra special as the manufacturer capped off an extraordinary year as it was recognised by its peers in the Wakefield region for its impressive growth during broader market struggles. The leading fabricator of windows and doors was presented with a special award after successfully increasing its frame count [...]
The launch of Sheerline’s Classic Heritage Door zero-threshold option makes it ideal for internal installations. The announcement comes at a time when many homeowners are reviewing their living spaces and adding partitions back into their once open-plan homes. Aside from being a rising interior design trend, broken-plan living offers homeowners practical benefits, enabling them [...]
Industry big hitters REHAU have thrown their weight behind Building Our Skills - Making Fenestration, Glass and Glazing a Career of Choice. REHAU, one of the country’s leading uPVC window systems companies, has provided support to Building Our Skills for approximately a year, and has now formalised this backing by becoming a National Partner. [...]
The directors at Lancashire Trade Frames are pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Hollings as Operations Director to the board, marking an exciting new chapter for the company as it continues to strengthen its leadership and commitment to excellence in the industry. MD Mark Rowland describes talking to his partner and fellow director [...]
