The Rooflight Association has updated its Quick Guide 06 to help industry stakeholders confidently navigate key compliance checkpoints on rooflight projects.  This follows increased pressure to demonstrate regulatory compliance and ensure solutions meet modern performance demands.

The document highlights key requirements for fire safety, thermal performance, daylighting, non-fragility, security, and new for 2026 – requirements under the Construction Products Regulations,

In the glazing industry, disputes rarely begin in a courtroom. They begin with something small. A flush casement that doesn’t look quite right, a bay window that has moved a few millimetres, a composite door that doesn’t close as smoothly as the homeowner expected.

Left unchecked those small concerns can quickly gather momentum.

Questions turn into complaints, complaints turn into withheld payments, and before long the conversation shifts from technical...

Conserv-A-Tech has completed a striking flat-roof extension featuring Sheerline Bespoke’s S1 Roof Lantern and Flat Roof System.

The flat roof project, which features a 3000mm x 1670mm S1 lantern in Anthracite Grey with Ambi Sunshade Blue Low E glass installed at a 25° pitch, demonstrates the premium performance and installer-friendly engineering the Stevenage installation experts have come to rely on from Sheerline Bespoke, says the company.

Sternfenster has announced the promotion of Tom Beck to Northern area sales manager, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening customer support and accelerating growth across the region.

Tom joined Sternfenster in December 2024, bringing with him 18 years of experience in the window and door industry. Having held roles at major names including Everest and Dempsey Dyer, he has developed extensive expertise across manufacturing, trade supply and retail environments,

Schüco International and Jansen AG have renewed their long-standing agreement that grants Schüco UK exclusive distribution rights for Jansen steel systems in the UK. In doing so, both companies affirm the success of their collaboration.

The two family-owned companies have worked together for almost 50 years, with Schüco holding exclusive distribution rights for Jansen steel systems in the UK and several other European markets since the year 2000.

Timberlook, a heritage uPVC brand from manufacturer Affordable Windows Group, has expanded its colour offering with the introduction of Ulti-Matt Black (Smooth Black).

A smooth black finish, Ulti-Matt Black is now available across the entire Timberlook product range of flush sash windows, flush single doors and flush French doors.

While Timberlook’s windows and doors are a popular choice for conservation areas and period properties,

To mark International Women’s Day, Affordable Windows Group (AWG) is celebrating the women who contribute to every corner of the business – from manufacturing and production through to sales, marketing, and the boardroom.

AWG, one of the UK’s leading trade suppliers of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors and home to heritage brands Timberlook and Decorio, currently employs 37 women in a broad range of roles.

Euroglaze has made more investments in its Eurostock stock monitoring tool, which so far this year has helped to deliver a 100% OTIF on its three-day lead time for white PVC-U frames, says the company.

The Barnsley based Rehau fabricator says it routinely delivers the kind of service that most other trade fabricators can only aim for – and that’s partly because Eurostock gives both its customer service and its production teams 100% round the clock visibility of actual stock levels.

Insight Data, a UK provider of compliant B2B marketing data for the glazing and construction sector, is warning businesses about changes to UK data protection rules that came into force on 5 February.
These updates to GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) increase the risks for companies contacting installers, contractors and suppliers without the right processes in place.

GDPR sets out how personal data about individuals can be collected, stored and used. PECR governs electronic marketing,

Edgetech, experts in warm edge spacer technology, will showcase alongside Quanex brands Liniar and Schlegel at Fensterbau Frontale 2026, booth 7A-525.

Taking place in Nuremberg from 24-27 March 2026, the trade fair for window, door and façade construction will see the three brands showcasing practical, future-ready solutions that elevate energy efficiency, durability and functional reliability in modern window and façade systems, according to the company.

Independent trade fabricator Fentrade has completed the purchase of a new 10,539 sq ft facility, marking a significant step forward in the company’s ongoing growth journey.

The move to the new premises, with a planned completion by May, will mark an important milestone for the Newport-based fabricator, providing the space and infrastructure needed to support rising demand and the next stage of its growth strategy.

A recent webinar hosted by marketing expert Andrew Scott has sparked an exciting new chapter in the business journey of one of its attendees.

Duncan Wright, managing director of London-based Lindenwood Home (UK) Limited and Timber Windows, gained far more than he anticipated after attending the session led by Andrew, Founder and CEO of Purplex Marketing.

Duncan commented: “I joined January’s webinar, looking forward to the advice and strategies Andrew would share with the industry.

Reynaers Aluminium has announced that its MasterPatio Bi-Part door has achieved PAS 24 (Performance Assessment Specification – PAS 24:2022).

After undergoing extensive testing to assess the resistance of the doors to forced entry, the MasterPatio bi-parting door configuration is now PAS 24 certified ensuring it can meet enhanced security requirements, says the company.

The robust testing behind this certification ensures that it is approved for use in new build projects,

UKO Glass has announced the installation of its latest high‑performance manufacturing asset, the LIVA 1‑LCYM‑S 25‑321/6. This cutting‑edge system marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in efficiency, quality, and advanced glass production technology, says the company.

Designed to transform the way insulated glass units are manufactured, the new machine delivers production speeds up to 3x faster than previous processes. With the ability to produce up to 500 square metres per day and handle glass from 3mm to 19mm thick,

Crittall Windows has announced the appointment of Casey Gardener as head of manufacturing, marking a new chapter for the Essex-based steel window and door specialist.

Casey joined the business in 2024 as production engineer and has since played a central role in refining the company’s manufacturing processes. His promotion follows the retirement of Darren Joyce, a long serving member of the team whose contribution helped shape the modern production operation at Crittall.

Aluminium Shapes has reported a highly successful exhibition at this year’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show, using the event to strengthen industry relationships and showcase its latest sustainability-driven innovations – all in the company’s 40th year of trading.

The specialist aluminium extrusion manufacturer met with OEMs, engineers and procurement professionals from across the South, highlighting its bespoke extrusion capabilities and its commitment to responsible manufacturing.