The moral and technical case for safer, better evidenced doorsets In a market shaped by standards, certification, and regulation, it is easy to treat compliance as the final measure of product responsibility. Does it meet the standard? Is the product correct for the intended application? Those questions matter, but they are not enough on [...]
Winkhaus UK is celebrating a special milestone for Anita Brinkworth, Finance Director, who marks 30 years with the business. Anita began her career with Winkhaus as an Accounts Assistant and has progressed through a number of internal promotions, becoming Finance Director in 2016. Her career reflects three decades of hard work, commitment, professionalism, and [...]
Stable doors continue to hold a distinctive place in the market. Offering something different from a standard entrance or back door: everyday flexibility, ventilation, and a style that works particularly well in kitchens, utility spaces and character-led homes. Today, it is not enough for a stable door simply to offer the expected functional benefits. [...]
Winkhaus UK is thrilled to be named finalists in 10 category finalists at the 2026 National Fenestration Awards, recognising the company’s people, products, innovation, customer service, and marketing activity across the fenestration sector. The nominations span a wide range of categories, reflecting Winkhaus UKs continued focus on technical excellence, product development, service, and industry [...]
Winkhaus UK has appointed Andy Meakin as Sales Director, further strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to invest in growth, customer partnerships and product innovation. Andy joins Winkhaus UK with more than two decades of experience across the fenestration sector and brings with him a strong track record in sales leadership, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Thermal expansion remains a major challenge across the door industry: elevated and prolonged heatwaves mean door systems are under more stress than ever, causing misalignment, compromised performance, increased service visits, higher maintenance costs, and frustration both for installers and end users. With record high temperatures continuing, these conditions are not going away, and neither [...]
