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Kombimatec is continuing to demonstrate how the right machinery investment, backed by practical support and expertise, can help fabricators improve efficiency, accuracy and profitability, following a successful partnership with Norfolk-based fabricator J&K Glass & Glazing. The family-run business first partnered with Kombimatec through the installation of a CR5650 Trickle Vent Router, which reduced routing times by 50%.

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, have recently re-tested their trusted external folding door hardware system, Securefold Pro, to the latest PAS 24 2022+A1:2024 security standard. Designed for residential and commercial applications with doors up to 100kg each, Securefold Pro has been enhanced to support specifiers, fabricators and developers working on upcoming housing projects. What is PAS 24 and why does it matter?

Homeowners across Essex have lost an estimated £448 million over the past five years to unqualified or unlicensed builders, according to new constituency-level research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) — as the trade body renews its call for mandatory licensing to protect consumers.

The fourth annual ‘Emplas Open’ took place on 11 June at Hanbury Manor, Hertfordshire, raising £13,534 for Niamh’s Next Step CIO (NNS), a Wellingborough-based childhood cancer charity. The golf day, which is fast becoming a highlight of the window and door industry social calendar, saw 78 golfers take to the fairway, with close to 100 people present for dinner afterwards.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) will hold its National Conference on 9–10 July at the Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa, marking 85 years of the UK's largest construction trade body. The two-day event, sponsored by People’s Pension will bring together FMB members, industry leaders and policymakers to explore the challenges and opportunities facing SME builders, from rising costs and skills shortages to planning reform and the Government’s housebuilding ambitions.

Endurance® Doors has unveiled its new Installer Hub, an interactive online platform designed to provide installer partners with easier access to the bespoke tools, resources and support they need to grow their businesses.

June's data paints a picture of a market that has regained momentum, with stronger enquiry and sales activity signalling renewed confidence among homeowners entering the summer months. While average order values returned to more typical levels following May's unusually high peak, the overall balance of the data suggests demand has broadened across the market, supporting healthy sales volumes and continued stability in conversion rates.

Glazerite has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Dale Watson as Area Sales Manager for the Southwest. Reporting to National Sales Manager Billy Hawes, Dale will support Glazerite’s trade customers across the region, providing day-to-day sales support and helping installers make the most of the company’s PVC-U and aluminium product offering. Dale joins Glazerite with almost 20 years’ experience across the construction and fenestration sectors.

Robust UK, one of the UK's manufacturers of steel door solutions, launches its new fire exit door, ACTIV-DOR, suitable for use in sports halls, gymnasiums, leisure centres and multi-purpose recreational spaces. In a move away from traditional emergency exits designed with box panels and resting ledges, ACTIV-DOR features a full-length rebound panel with a chamfered finish to deliver a more refined and contemporary appearance that enhances any sports facility.

Long-standing supplier relationships continue to play a crucial role in driving growth and product development across the fenestration sector, with leading sash window manufacturer Quickslide highlighting its 15-year partnership with hardware specialist ERA as a key part of its ongoing success story. Quickslide has built more than two decades of success focused on high standards, continuous development and quality.