With growing concern over the rise of indemnity policies being used in place of proper certification, Fensa is warning that installers must take the lead in safeguarding standards by ensuring every installation is correctly certified.

In the world of window and door installations, few documents carry as much importance as a Fensa certificate. It’s the homeowner’s proof that the installation meets Building Regulations, that it’s safe, energy efficient, and properly registered with the local authority.

Hurst Doors explains how it is combining product innovation, manufacturing investment, and a strong people-first culture to set new standards in UK door fabrication.

From the launch of the UK’s first PAS24-accredited 28mm PVC-U door panel (as part of a full doorset), to investment in smart automation, sustainable manufacturing and industry-leading customer tools, Hurst Doors is blazing a trail for modern door fabrication, according to the company.

Jeld-Wen, manufacturer of timber fire doorsets, has reported a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2021 across its global footprint, as it continues to target net zero in its operations, says the company.

The results published in the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report reflect the progress Jeld-Wen has made in embedding sustainability into its operations, from energy efficiency upgrades to smarter resource management and renewable energy use.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has helped to lower carbon and reduce waste in the once-in-a-generation regeneration of St Helens town centre, by recovering glass from former buildings and recycling it for new and retrofitted buildings in the first phase development.

Working alongside the main contractor, Vinci Building, which is delivering the scheme on behalf of St Helens Borough Council and its regeneration partner ECF – a venture between Homes England,

Insight Data has once again secured ISO9001 certification, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has achieved this internationally recognised standard for quality management.

The achievement reinforces Insight Data’s reputation as a trusted partner to the glazing and construction industry, according to the company it places them among the top one per cent of UK businesses to hold the prestigious accreditation,

IGU manufacturer Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd is calling on others in the industry to embrace automation – or risk falling behind.

With more than 37 years in business, Cleartherm has seen first-hand how the power of automation has boosted capacity, improved consistency and driven long-term growth.

Cleartherm has significantly expanded production in recent years...

With costs rising and pressure mounting on project timelines, builders are looking for ways to protect their bottom line while still meeting homeowner expectations. Framexpress says more builders are turning to composite doors as the go-to product to safeguard their margins.

“Margins are under pressure across the board, and builders need products they can count on,” says Stuart Green, managing director at Framexpress. “Composite doors tick every box: they’re easy to sell, easy to fit, and customers love them.

Robust UK, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, and Hoppe (UK), a specialist manufacturer of window and door hardware, have collaborated to create new, security tested emergency exit hardware available exclusively through Robust.

The Arrone panic hardware for single and double doors has been successfully third party tested on Robust’s PAS 24 certified doors and is available with Robust’s Secur-Dor 2.1, says the company.

Thermoseal Group has announced the completion of a bespoke banding and collating machine at its Wigan manufacturing site; a significant investment designed to enhance efficiency and meet growing export demand for its Thermobar spacer bars, says the company

Developed in-house by Thermoseal Group’s engineering team, the new automated system aligns, collates and bands Thermobar ready for export, all in the correct orientation for bending machines commonly used in continental Europe.

Warwick North West has appointed two new sales executives as part of its continued growth. The Liverpool window and door manufacturer welcomes Shay Johnson and James Parker to its sales team.

Shay Johnson joins Warwick North West following a successful work experience placement with the company last summer. Shay is a first-class honours graduate from the University of Liverpool with a degree in business and economics.

For a business that’s only just celebrated its first year, Exmoor Glass & Glazing has made remarkable progress – securing major contracts with the National Trust, Butlins, Bourne Leisure, Beacon Education Trust, and local councils.

The family-run glazing specialist has quickly built a reputation for quality workmanship and reliability, something owner Ashley Jackson says has been made possible through his partnership with Topline Glass.

Eurocell has supplied its Logik flush 70mm casement window system to the £65 million regeneration of Collyhurst Village, delivering a solution that meets demanding performance and aesthetic requirements in one of Manchester’s most ambitious housing developments.

Led by FEC UK and Manchester City Council, the Collyhurst Village project forms part of a wider 10-year masterplan to deliver 15,000 new homes across the region. The first phase, which began in October...

Entrepreneur and mentor Andrew Scott, founder and MD of Purplex Marketing, has delivered his first TEDx Talk in Bristol.

Entitled Purpose: The Power to Rise Again, the talk explored how purpose, planning and execution can help businesses overcome setbacks and achieve meaningful growth.

Andrew shared his experience of growing up in Troubles-era Belfast,

Reynaers Aluminium’s innovative systems and Everglade Windows’ precision fabrication combine on Wembley Park’s landmark NE02 and NE03 development.

Everglade Windows has worked alongside long-standing partner Reynaers Aluminium on the NE02 and NE03 phases of the Wembley Park regeneration project, which has been shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year at the 2025 G Awards.

Consort Ltd, one of the UK’s most established fabricators of PVCu and aluminium windows and doors, has unveiled its new brand identity:  Consort – Built Around You.

This marks the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for the Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer, as it evolves to meet the needs of modern installers across the country – focusing not just on product, but on the people, partnerships, and trade-first service that set Consort apart, says the company.