Following last week’s EU Referendum and with the UK population voting to leave the European Union, the GGF remains open-minded about the changes that will come and will continue to work with parliamentarians and Government departments on the many issues affecting the glass and glazing industry.

Nigel Rees, GGF Chief Executive commented, “The GGF Membership can rest assured that we will continue to deliver the same level of

Lincoln-based trade fabricator, Sternfenster, has added a brand new flush sash window to its award-nominated collection of timber alternative frames, StyleLine.

Based on the Deceuninck Heritage flush sash profile system, which was developed from the popular 2800 decorative series, the new FS from Sternfenster is both installer-friendly, as well as competitively priced.

“This is a very strong new product offering,” said Sternfenster national sales manager, Steve Lane. “

Tradesmith, the Sussex based trade fabricator, has seen sales rocket after teaming up with Insight Data for lead generation.

Tradesmith partnered with Insight Data 9 months ago to deliver a potent direct marketing campaign that combined direct mail, email marketing and telesales.

Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director of Tradesmith, commented; “Insight are the experts at lead generation and we haven’t been

Carl F Groupco has extended its range of Siegenia hardware with the addition of the TITAN AF, a tilt and turn system newly introduced to the UK market. Key features include the AF concealed axxent 24+ variant, a completely new design, providing a completely jigless solution for the majority of profiles, with sash load bearing capabilities up to 150kg. The system can also be easily and economically upgraded to comply with PAS 24 for security.

Specialist aluminium fabricator, Dutemänn, has announced it will offer the new AV3 autoLock from Winkhaus within its popular high-end range of entrance doors, Haus. The development will see fast-growing Dutemänn add even more choice for its trade customers to enjoy, as Winkhaus’ official launch partner for AV3 in the aluminium sector.

“The new generation of autoLocks will further strengthen our trade customers’ competitive advantage,” said Dutemänn MD, Martin James.

The Lincoln based trade fabricator Sternfenster, has partnered with Yale Door and Window Solutions to offer the Yale Mantis3 multipoint door lock as standard across its entire door portfolio.

Sternfenster help installers supply a high security door product, without compromising on quality or aesthetics as standard. As part of the arrangement,

Thermoseal Group, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of warm edge spacers and supplier of over 1,500 insulated glass (IG) components has launched a public video to showcase the advantages of its highest performance Thermobar and Thermoflex warm edge spacers to homeowners.  Watch the ‘Warm Comfortable Home’ video now at:http://www.thermosealgroup.com/news/details/154/watch-our-new-warm-comfortable-homes-video

Pulling together trade publications from across the industry, German manufacturer Roto held its first of many press days in the UK on 13th June at the exclusive Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

The day and evening event, which kicked off with an introduction from Western European Managing Director, Mike Piqeur, and saw editors attending from many of the industry’s top named trade magazines, alongside Roto’s sales and technical UK and European based staff.

Already committed to uncompromising customer service, Wellingborough-based fabricator Astraseal is stepping up its support package with the launch of a new customer care initiative called the ‘AstraSEAL of Approval’.

Over the last 38 years, Astraseal has constantly pushed the boundaries of conventional customer support, delivering an outstanding

The use of large glass areas as part of home extensions, renovations, and residential new-builds is surging, fuelled by the continuing popularity of natural light, says roof glazing supplier, LB Roof Windows.

Director Adrian Cooper notes that advances in roof window technology now mean virtually any area of a property that was previously dark

It’s been a transformative twelve months for Dekko Window Systems. Opening a cutting-edge new production facility, launching its rapturously-received high-end door brand Räum, and following that up with the ground-breaking Infinity range of graf welded uPVC has left it with a lot to shout about – and now, the Ashton-Under-Lyne fabricator has invested in a new showroom to exhibit its significantly expanded product portfolio.

More than 500 PVC-U windows were chosen for an 11-storey residential new-build, X1 The Exchange, close to the prestigious Media City in Salford Quays after the developer was presented with specification and costings that showed the material to be an economic alternative to the aluminium frames originally specified.

Following on from one of the busiest and most successful six months in its history, seeing it make a landmark FIT Show debut and launch the latest iteration of its best-in-class uPVC sash window the Ultimate Rose, respected fabricator Roseview has released a suite of brochures designed to help it and its customers promote its signature Rose Collection.