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A Winning Combination: Sheerline’s Classic Heritage Door & S1 Roof Lantern

A project in Northampton that combines two of the most popular Sheerline products – the Classic Heritage Door and the S1 Roof Lantern – has won Installation of the Month for June. The winning entry was submitted by Fenster Glazing, who worked with leading fabricator, BSW Window Solutions. The installation replaced an outdated white [...]

2025-08-01T12:49:26+01:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Aluminium, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

New Cruciform Option for Sheerline’s Classic Heritage Door

Sheerline has expanded the range of styles available for its Classic Heritage Door. The newly launched Classic Cruciform Kit allows for cross-shaped bars to be fabricated as part of the frame, adding versatility to an already popular range. It can be used to match a new installation with existing cottage-style windows, or alternatively, the [...]

2025-07-31T20:24:21+01:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Aluminium, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

Sheerline Launches New 300mm Cill

Sheerline has added a new 300mm cill to its product range that is compatible across the range. It comes at a time when demand for larger cills is increasing due to new methods of construction. This includes SIP panels and external insulation solutions, which increase the window reveal depth. But that isn’t the only [...]

2025-07-31T20:24:51+01:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Aluminium, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

Country-Wide Coverage

Hardware supplier VBH has highlighted the importance of having local stock provision across Great Britain to help provide the best possible service. The company, whose head office is in Gillingham, Kent, also has sites in East Kilbride and Swansea. The importance of having local stocks across the country was first recognised back in 1990, [...]

2025-07-28T10:17:25+01:00July 28th, 2025|Categories: Hardware, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

greenteQ Non-Crop Casement Shootbolt

Hardware supplier VBH has reported an upsurge in enquiries for its greenteQ Invicta Non-Crop outward opening window shootbolt. As the name suggests, there is no cropping required with the product. The fabricator fits the central gearbox, then, as VBH put it, “they simply drop the correct shootbolt extensions into place before fitting the steel [...]

2025-07-21T10:11:58+01:00July 21st, 2025|Categories: Hardware, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

When Less is More: InvisiHinge for Sheerline’s Prestige Door

In partnership with Ingenious Locks & Hardware (Ingenious), Sheerline is delighted to announce the launch of the patent-pending InvisiHinge for the Prestige Door. This clever concealed hinge is a game-changer, allowing for a totally flush finish and enhancing the overall aesthetics of any entrance. But that isn’t the only benefit. The development and launch [...]

2025-07-14T21:16:01+01:00July 14th, 2025|Categories: Aluminium, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

MB DIY Passes TS007 Audit with Groundbreaking EROS 3* Cylinder

Since MB DIY launched the EROS 3 Star High Secure cylinder it’s had a fantastic reception across the fenestration industry. Not only has this cylinder passed every security test, it's also been nominated for NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR in this year’s National Fenestration Awards. When this cylinder was initially launched, MB DIY always had [...]

2025-07-07T14:28:49+01:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: Hardware, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

Service Expansion for Continued Compliance

Winkhaus Laboratories: Leading the Way with Expanded UKAS Accreditation and Bespoke Testing Support Winkhaus Laboratories has once again demonstrated its leadership in the fenestration testing sector with the renewal and expansion of its UKAS accreditation. The updated scope now includes the 2024 addendum for PAS24:2022, solidifying them as a premier destination for customers with [...]

2025-07-07T13:19:18+01:00July 3rd, 2025|Categories: General, Hardware, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

AutoLock AV4: The Game-Changer for Fabricators, Installers, and End Users

Resolving Industry Challenges Head-On Thermal expansion remains a major challenge across the door industry, causing functional issues, increased service visits, driving up service costs, and frustration for both installers and end users. With record high temperatures continuing, elevated and prolonged heatwaves are placing even greater stress on door systems, leading to misalignment and compromised [...]

2025-07-07T13:19:40+01:00July 3rd, 2025|Categories: General, Hardware, Industry News|Tags: |0 Comments

Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd Embraces Smart Innovation with Sense by MACO

Long-standing MACO customer Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd has announced the integration of Sense by MACO—an innovative smart sensor solution for windows and doors—into its product offering. This move reflects Direct Trade’s commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term value for its customers. Why Sense by MACO? Sense by MACO is a discreet, intelligent sensor system [...]

2025-07-02T21:26:21+01:00July 2nd, 2025|Categories: Aluminium, Hardware, Industry News, Windows|Tags: |0 Comments
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