Vision Magazine.

Freefoam Building Products is celebrating 20 years of partnership with Alliance Building Plastics Ltd, a family-run independent stockist based in Poole, Dorset. The relationship reflects Freefoam’s long-term commitment to supporting independent stockists with dependable products, consistent service and strong local relationships.

Leeds-based integrated marketing agency, ilk, is helping building products manufacturer GAP and premium door brand Rockdoor accelerate their UK expansion and new product launches with a comprehensive PR strategy. A titan in low-maintenance PVC-U building products, GAP operates a highly successful nationwide depot network, while sister brand Rockdoor is widely recognised as the UK’s "Original Composite Door" manufacturer, established in 1997.

Emplas has celebrated the long service of Kevin Mander and Quang Dinh, who have both reached 25-year milestones with the business. Now Operations Quality Control Manager and Head of IT respectively, Kevin and Quang have seen Emplas grow from a small fabricator into a group employing more than 700 people.

Fast-growing Galway-based fabricator Coen Glazing Systems has strengthened its partnership with Emmegi (UK), adding both a 4-axis Comet X6HP CNC and a Precision RS twin head saw to the Phantomatic M3 CNC it purchased in 2024. The company’s 30,000 sq ft factory in Ballinsloe, Galway is rapidly becoming something of a showcase for Emmegi’s range of quality, precision machinery, with a solution crimper also completing the line up. Coen Glazing is a real success story.

Carl F Groupco has further expanded its product portfolio with the addition of the new Prestbury Egress Easy Clean Restricted Friction Stay from Cotswold Architectural Products. Launching in September 2026, Prestbury is an innovative 3-in-1 friction stay that combines restricted opening, full egress and easy-clean functionality in a single product.

Robust UK, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, has launched a newly designed security drop bar, which is easier to use and provides additional security for perimeter doors. The drop bar system secures the door leaf against the frame using bolted brackets to resist tampering and forced entry from the outside. Dual drop bar configurations are available for increased protection.

Novoferm UK is returning to the FIT Show 2027 with a significantly expanded presence, showcasing the full strength of the Novoferm Group portfolio across two dedicated stands: H60 and F50. Building on the success of its FIT Show debut in 2025, Novoferm UK will use its dual-stand footprint to present the complete Novoferm Group offering, bringing together three specialist brands under one roof.

A new electromagnetic door control solution has been brought to the market to make busy buildings safer, more accessible and easier to maintain. The AR9798 from ARRONE, a HOPPE Group brand, helps eliminate unnecessary maintenance calls by featuring a green LED voltage light on the switch box to indicate that there is a connection to a power source.

Flat Glass Solutions will be representing a range of international brands across the glass processing sector at this year’s Glasstec in Düsseldorf. With equipment and solutions spanning multiple facets of glass production, FGS can offer visitors the right technology for their specific requirements, drawing on its in-depth knowledge of both machinery and manufacturing processes.

After only joining the team three months ago, Alyssa Jones is already making a positive impact at The Residence Collection and is excited to progress her career with the award-winning window and door business. Alyssa’s role as Brand Ambassador for the North so far has allowed her to provide account management-style services, offering ongoing support and guidance.