The Architectural Glazing Careers Festival 2025 is set to launch in London on May 12, 2025. In collaboration with Building… Continue reading Architectural Glazing Careers Festival 2025

When the construction industry rallies behind a cause, the impact can be life-changing. That was the case recently when Steve… Continue reading Excel Carpentry helps CRASH aid charity project

In the first of our series of advice pieces for PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, HR expert Nicola Mullineux,… Continue reading Employment Rights Bill and its impact on workers

George Lewis, Editor at PiGs, discusses a hugely successful FIT Show 2025. FIT Show 2025 did not disappoint! In the… Continue reading A PiGgin spectacular FIT Show 2025

Jon Vanstone, Chair of Certass, discusses the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the glazing sector. Artificial intelligence (AI) is… Continue reading AI and the future for glazing installers

As part of this year’s FIT Show Main Stage programme, Material IQ: Separating Fact from Fiction and Supercharging Your Sales,… Continue reading PVC-U and its role in sustainable solutions

Unique Window Systems has marked a major milestone recently, celebrating its 20th anniversary as a business. Sunil Patel, Joint Managing… Continue reading 20th anniversary celebrations for Unique Window Systems

Quickslide has unveiled a Legacy Protect at this year’s FIT Show, said to be the industry’s first intelligent sliding sash… Continue reading Legacy Protect sash window unveiled at the FIT Show

The Residence Collection has launched its brand-new timber alternative entrance door at FIT Show 2025, which it says ‘perfectly complements… Continue reading Timber alternative door launched at FIT Show 2025

As a small thank you for those who regularly support PiGs and our networking events, we make them our Star… Continue reading Star in the STY: Andrew Charlesworth

WindowBASE has launched an easy-to-use, intuitive database platform at the recent FIT Show 2025. Visitors were able to try out… Continue reading Database insights from WindowBASE launched at FIT Show

VBH (GB) has announced that Richard Gyde has joined in the position of Managing Director. Richard is no stranger to most… Continue reading Richard Gyde appointed new VBH (GB) Managing Director

Senior Architectural Systems has promoted Phil Guy to the role of National Sales Manager. Phil is said to bring over… Continue reading Phil Guy promoted at Senior Architectural Systems

Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) has appointed Ross Telford as its new Head of Marketing. With over 20 years of experience… Continue reading Ross Telford appointed as Keylite Head of Marketing

FIT Show 2025 proved to be an important showcase event for Glazpart with new product launches, promotion of its expanding… Continue reading Glazpart at FIT Show: Highlights and insights

At FIT Show 2025, representatives from Forterro, the industrial software specialist that acquired BM Group at the start of the… Continue reading Forterro’s FIT Show 2025 highlights

VEKA has announced that long-standing partner, Direct Trade (Yorkshire) has reaffirmed its commitment by signing a new 10-year supply agreement… Continue reading Supply agreement secures futures for VEKA and Direct Trade

PiGs’ Sarah and George provide below a definitive guide to the Late Night Wednesday at this year’s FIT Show. Obviously,… Continue reading PiGs’ definitive guide to FIT Show Late Night Wednesday

George Lewis, Editor at PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, previews the upcoming FIT Show 2025. There is just a… Continue reading FIT Show 2025 preview: What to expect

We’re all about the people at PiGs. Our Star in the STY is our way of saying thank you to… Continue reading Star in the STY: Steve Hopwood

Origin is inviting guests to its latest Discovery Day on Thursday 22 May 2025, where it will let them into… Continue reading Origin to host Discovery Day for new partners in business

Visitors to this year’s FIT Show can expect a little extra excitement on Universal Trade Frames’ Stand (F30) – with… Continue reading Win a signed Luke Littler Shirt with UTFL at FIT Show

Morley Glass has finalised its line up and stand for the 2025 FIT Show by confirming a live musician is… Continue reading FIT Show Late Night Wednesday event on Morley Glass stand

AluK has continued to invest in the team at its Chepstow headquarters with the appointment of Sophie Bragg as Health,… Continue reading Sophie Bragg appointed as HSE Manager at AluK

Gerda doors UK distributor, Pioneer Trading Company, has recently taken on Tamworth based home improvement company Bradley Scott Windows as… Continue reading Bradley Scott Windows expands to become latest Gerda installer

After a successful first appearance at the show in 2023, daylight systems manufacturer Brett Martin will be returning to the… Continue reading Brett Martin returns to FIT Show with exciting launch

Endurance Doors has adopted a new senior management structure. With immediate effect, Stephen Nadin, formerly Managing Director of the Rocal group… Continue reading Endurance management restructure and future plans

thinkivity, a consultancy bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the glazing sector, has appointed Carly Graham to its team. With almost… Continue reading Carly Graham appointed by thinkivity

Emplas has announced the sad passing of Steve Johnson. Born, raised, and educated in Kettering, Steve left school in 1967,… Continue reading Emplas’ Steve Johnson: A tribute to his life and legacy

Bereco, specialists in high-performance timber windows and doors, will be live in the Installer Demo Zone at this year’s FIT… Continue reading Bereco at FIT Show 2025

At PiGs, it’s all about the people. Our Star in the STY is our way of saying a big thank… Continue reading Star in the STY: Mike Rigby

As part of the PiGs at FIT Show afterparty on the evening of 30 April, we’re inviting networkers to Unleash… Continue reading Unleash the FIT-Show Love at the PiGs afterparty

Yale is sponsoring the Council for Aluminium in Building’s ‘CABfest Golf Day & Festival’ this summer. Taking place at Wokefield… Continue reading Yale to sponsor ‘CABfest’ 2025

Glazpart Sales Director Dean Bradley was the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award at the recent GGP Installer Awards 2025.… Continue reading Dean Bradley receives Outstanding Achievement award

Morley Glass says it has registered a record number of people for its free VIP tickets for the 2025 FIT… Continue reading Register now for VIP tickets with Morley Glass at FIT Show 2025

Rhino Aluminium is bringing its “game-changing” Rhino Door to FIT Show 2025 (Birmingham NEC 29 April – 1 May), and… Continue reading Rhino Aluminium presents premium aluminium door at FIT Show

Alongside its industry first integration with WhatsApp, Ab Initio will also be launching a second integration with the industry quotation… Continue reading Ab Initio to showcase CRM innovations at FIT Show

Window Widgets has announced the promotion of Adrian Clare to National Sales Manager, marking the latest step in his career progression within… Continue reading Adrian Clare promoted to Window Widget National Sales Manager

Sheerline has announced Martin Hepburn is celebrating a promotion to Area Sales Director, said to reflect the success Martin has… Continue reading Martin Hepburn’s promotion at Sheerline explained

Award-winning aluminium trade fabricator, Fentrade, has been acquired by Aluminium Vision from Gloucestershire. The Fentrade acquisition is said to be… Continue reading Fentrade acquisition by Aluminium Vision explained

Tony Morrison, Head of National Key Accounts at Eurocell has recently celebrated a remarkable milestone – his 20th work anniversary.… Continue reading Tony Morrison celebrates 20 years at Eurocell

Clever Bean Accounting has welcomed two new appointments to its expanding team, to enhance its digital marketing efforts and accounting… Continue reading Clever Bean Accounting appointments boosts company growth

Window and door manufacturer Finstral, is officially launching in the UK, and is exhibiting at FIT Show 2025 for the… Continue reading Finstral at FIT Show 2025: Unveiling Premium Solutions

The Institute of Architectural Glazing (IAG) — a not-for-profit organisation built by industry professionals, for the industry, has officially launched.… Continue reading Introducing the Institute of Architectural Glazing

In response to a very popular LinkedIn post, PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society will kick off an installer-only hour… Continue reading Installer only meet ups added to Bristol PiGs

PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, the UK’s top networking group and online media outlet for the glazing industry, has… Continue reading PiGs partners with Building Our Skills as new media partner

To celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector who regularly support us at PiGs networking events, we make them our… Continue reading Star in the STY: Rik Henderson

Direct Trade is gearing up for its most exciting FIT Show yet, showcasing a ‘game-changing’ line-up of new and exclusive… Continue reading Direct Trade: Discover innovative products at FIT Show 2025

In readiness for FIT Show 2025, Quickslide has further added to its initiatives to create a comprehensive Trade Partner Support… Continue reading Quickslide offers enhanced marketing tools at FIT Show 2025

Garnalex, currently based in Nether Heage, Derbyshire, has secured planning permission for a purpose-built development near junction 27 of the… Continue reading Garnalex Development: A New Era of Growth

With CSCS ending Grandfather Rights and a tightening up of MTC requirements for installers and surveyors, the GGF is using… Continue reading GGF at FIT Show 2025

Affordable Window Systems (AWS) are said to be thrilled to be exhibiting at its first FIT Show this year, showcasing… Continue reading AWS at FIT Show 2025: Decorio brand unveiled

The winners of the 2025 GGP Installer Awards were crowned at a gala ceremony at Manchester’s Midland Hotel. With 11… Continue reading GGP Installer Awards 2025: Winners and key moments

CiiLOCK Engineering has confirmed it will be exhibiting for the first time at FIT Show 2025. Katie Wilson, Marketing Specialist… Continue reading CiiLOCK Engineering debuts at FIT Show 2025

Family business Finstral is said to be amongst the biggest window suppliers in Europe. The company recently opened its Finstral… Continue reading Finstral: A premium window supplier enters the UK market

Ballymena based door manufacturer, Apeer Doors, and Blinds in Glass Group (BIGG), the specialist for integral blinds, have signed an… Continue reading Apeer and BIGG partner for enhanced door quality

Glazpart has welcomed more Glazpartners, with a further four companies joining the initiative last month and with many more expected… Continue reading Glazpartners initiative grows with new members

Provider of indoor climate solutions, Zehnder Group UK, has announced the appointment of Holly Bramwell as its new Window Ventilation… Continue reading Zehnder appoints Holly Bramwell as Divisional Manager

The Joinery Network returns to FIT Show 2025 at the NEC with its Timber Zone designed for visitors to get… Continue reading Joinery Network brings its Timber Zone to FIT Show 2025

We LOVE celebrating the PEOPLE of the glazing sector who regularly support us at PiGs networking events, and to say… Continue reading Star in the STY: Craig Barker

Mila has announced it will sponsor three major Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) events in 2025, including its AGM… Continue reading Mila to Sponsor three CAB Events

Forel UK & Ireland has announced its participation at FIT Show 2025. At FIT Show 2025, Forel UK & Ireland… Continue reading Forel to exhibit at FIT Show 2025

The first PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society event of 2025 was a resounding success, with nearly 250 from the… Continue reading Networking event success for PiGs in Birmingham

UKO Group, home to UK Doors Online, Trade Window Centre, Performance Glass, and the newly launched UK Rooflights, has announced… Continue reading Sam Weber appointment announced by UKO Group

Yale has been confirmed as the main sponsor for the GGP Installer Awards 2025, set to take place on 13… Continue reading Yale announced as Installer Award sponsor for 2025 event

The Residence Collection will be ‘making it a full house’ at this year’s FIT Show, showcasing its new timber alternative door.… Continue reading Residence Collection to showcase timber alternative door at FIT Show

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week last month, Window Widgets highlighted the success stories of apprentices who have worked their way up… Continue reading Apprenticeship success stories from Window Widgets

FIT Show Exhibitor Deal: 10 percent discount PLUS personal delivery to your Stand! The FIT Show is the biggest UK… Continue reading FIT Show Exhibitor Deal

Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), part of The Keystone Group, has promoted long-standing Technical Team Leader, David Loughran to Technical Manager… Continue reading Keylite’s David Loughran promoted to Technical Manager

The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) has highlighted the significant opportunities sustainability delivers for the entire aluminium supply chain… Continue reading CAB Spring Forum highlights future sustainability initiatives

AluK’s Tony Leach, who was named the industry’s Rising Star at the G-24 Awards, has been promoted from Continuous Improvement… Continue reading AluK’s Tony Leach earns promotion

The first PiGs event of 2025 was a resounding success, with nearly 250 from the glazing sector descending on Birmingham… Continue reading PiGs Birmingham 2025: A night of networking success

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced the acquisition of the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM). This acquisition… Continue reading GGF strengthens position with ACDM acquisition

Alunet Group and its stable of home improvement brands, has been acquired by Derbyshire-based Eurocell. It is reported that the… Continue reading Eurocell acquires Alunet to enhance aluminium offering

Women in Construction Week promotes the role of women in our industry and is an opportunity to showcase industry ambassadors… Continue reading Empowering Women in Construction: Joanna Mulcahy’s Journey

The first PiGs aka People in Glazing Society networking event of the year takes place tonight, Thursday, 27 February, at… Continue reading Tonight is the night for PiGs BirmingHAM

Yale Door and Window Solutions is continuing its support for the PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society networking events for… Continue reading Yale Sponsor PiGs for 2025 networking events

We LOVE celebrating the PEOPLE of the glazing sector who regularly support us at PiGs networking events, and to say… Continue reading Star in the STY: Alex Holbrook

The FIT Show and Windows Active magazine has announced the return of the 30 Under 30 campaign, designed to celebrate… Continue reading 30 Under 30: Celebrating the industry’s rising stars

This year’s FIT Show is set to be extra special for the Glazerite UK Group, with the trade fabricator taking… Continue reading Glazerite to celebrate 25 years at FIT Show 2025

Glazpart’s plans for FIT Show 2025 are well underway as the glazing components specialists gets ready for the biggest exhibition… Continue reading Glazpart’s FIT Show preparations well underway

It was a successful night for Nationwide Windows and Doors at the recent Davidsons Homes Annual Awards Presentation and Charity… Continue reading Nationwide Wins Subcontractor of the Year award

Aluminium and Plastics Systems (APS) has reaffirmed its support as a sponsor for Ethan Faulkner as he embarks on the… Continue reading APS sponsors Ethan Faulkner: A rising star in motorsport

Winkhaus UK has announced that Product Manager, Chris Harris, has received a silver award from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers… Continue reading Winkhaus’ Chris Harris receives GAI Silver Award recognition

Giovanni Sangiovanni has joined the AluK sales team covering the South West and Wales. AluK says Giovanni’s appointment will ensure… Continue reading Giovanni Sangiovanni joins AluK sales team

At the end of 2024, The Window Company donated £1000 to Sale Harriers, one of Manchester’s most respected athletic clubs,… Continue reading Recycle and Reward: Supporting local sports clubs

FENSA has announced revisions to its Board of Directors, with Dave Broxton, Managing Director of Bohle, taking on the position… Continue reading Dave Broxton appointed FENSA Board Chair

Mila is delighted to announce that it will be sponsoring three PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society events in 2025,… Continue reading Mila announced as PiGs event sponsor

We’re almost ready to bring home the bacon at the next PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society networking event, and… Continue reading OINK-TRODUCING PIGS SPONSORS FOR BIRMINGHAM!

To celebrate the brilliant PEOPLE that make the glazing sector what it is, we award them our Star in the… Continue reading Star in the STY: Chris Hall

Schüco has announced that entries are now open for its 2025 Excellence Awards. The awards, now in its 12th year,… Continue reading Entries for 2025 Schüco Excellence Awards now open

Balls2 Marketing is the shorts sponsor for Derby Rugby Football Club U13s. Here they tell PiGs why they get involved… Continue reading Balls2 Marketing sponsors DCFC U13s

Glazpart has announced its partnership development with PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society will continue in 2025. This new partnership… Continue reading PiGs and Glazpart continues partnership for 2025

Glazerite UK Group is strengthening its purchasing team with the appointment of Phil Taylor as Head of Group Procurement. Phil… Continue reading Glazerite Appointment Strengthens Procurement Team

Winkhaus UK has announced the appointments of Lewis Froggatt and Daniel Grodecki to its product management team. Lewis Froggatt –… Continue reading Winkhaus appointments aim to enhance product offering

PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society has welcomed The Joinery Network as an annual sponsor for its events this year.… Continue reading PiGs announce The Joinery Network as annual sponsor

Keystone Market Research has released its Winter 2025 Consumer Fenestration Trends Report, a highly detailed analysis of homeowner preferences, buying… Continue reading Keystone Market Research releases latest consumer trends report

VBH has been shortlisted as a finalist at the 2025 Installer Awards for its greenteQ furniture guarantee. The company has… Continue reading VBH shortlisted for Installer Award

Morley Glass has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category of the Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards 2025. Organised by… Continue reading Morley Glass sustainability efforts recognised with award nomination

The Joinery Network (TJN), in partnership with Affiliate Partner Teknos, is hosting an exclusive open day to help businesses in… Continue reading Joinery Network Open Day: Discover the LIGNUM System

Renowned motorcycle racer Ian “Lucky” Lougher recently visited Aluminium & Plastics Systems (APS) to source materials for a new fence… Continue reading Renowned motorcycle racer Ian “Lucky” Lougher Visits APS

Pilkington United Kingdom, part of the NSG Group, had a standout year in 2024, achieving numerous industry award wins. These… Continue reading 2024 – A year of awards for Pilkington UK

Meet our Sponsors: Comp Door To ensure PiGs events are FREE to attend, we rely on our wonderful sponsors. These… Continue reading Meet our sponsors: Comp Door

As the biggest, fast expanding channel for connecting people in the glazing industry, PiGs is all about people and companies.… Continue reading A ‘PiGture’ perfect partnership

At PiGs, we LOVE celebrating the PEOPLE of the glazing sector who regularly support us. And to show our appreciation… Continue reading Star in the STY: Matt Thomas

Rock Fall has introduced its latest innovation in workwear safety boots, inspired by the iconic designs and comfort of classic… Continue reading Keeping ‘trotters’ safe

From delivering ‘PiGger’ and ‘PiGger’ events, to creating the best goody bags in the world at FIT Show and giving… Continue reading Balls2 Marketing and Koobr build PiGs’ new sty

The Joinery Network, alongside Affiliate Partner, paint experts Teknos, are to host an open day event, giving attendees a chance… Continue reading Opening up your profitability

A raft of brands have recently signed up to exhibit at the upcoming FIT Show, taking place between 29 April… Continue reading The countdown is on

VBH has recently strengthened both its internal and external sales teams with two new appointments. The external team has been… Continue reading VBH expands sales team with two new appointments

The fenestration industry has at its fingertips the means to assist education professionals in meeting five ‘Gatsby Benchmarks’, claims Building… Continue reading Gatsby Benchmarks ‘great’ for fenestration

PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, the BEST networking and news for the glazing industry, has launched its ‘PiGger’ and… Continue reading PiGs website gets a super STYlish makeover

JFJ Wood Flooring is offering visitors to the PiGs website a superb 5% discount on prices across the whole of… Continue reading FREE wood flooring samples and 5% discount for PiGs visitors!

The Glass and Glazing Federation has celebrated its first graduate to complete its Skilled Pathways Scheme (SPS). Ben Hill of… Continue reading GGF in celebratory mood

APECS, a manufacturer of high-security cylinders and door hardware, has announced the appointment of Colin Green as Business Development Manager.… Continue reading A ‘magical’ appointment for APECS

Registration for FIT Show 2025, taking place between 29 April – 1 May, is now live! Visitors can now register… Continue reading FIT Show registration now live

The Glazerite UK Group has kicked off 2025 with what it says is a pivotal appointment, designed to strengthen its… Continue reading A ‘pivotal appointment’

Our first Star in the STY for 2025 is Forel UK and Ireland CEO, Brian McDonald! Name: Brian McDonald  … Continue reading Star in the STY: Brian McDonald

Employees at Quickslide have undertaken Lean Green Belt Training offered by West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services. This latest training is just part… Continue reading Lean Green training machine

After a record-breaking 2024, PiGs aka the People in Glazing Society’s networking events are back for 2025, kicking off in… Continue reading Back and ‘PiGger’ than ever

Following a year of growth and product innovation, Jack Aluminium Systems rang in the new year by expanding its sales… Continue reading Jack Aluminium appoints new National Sales Manager

SafeGuard Glass and Glazing has appointed Mark Worthington as Sales Manager for its installations division. With over 16 years of… Continue reading SafeGuard appoints new experienced Sales Manager

Country Hardwood has announced a significant £700,000 investment in its CNC machinery. Established in 2007, Country Hardwood offers a comprehensive… Continue reading A ‘significant investment’ by Country Hardwood

The new People in Glazing Society (PiGs) website is launching next week! 🎉 The website will become the beating heart… Continue reading New PiGs website – COMING SOON!

European software provider Forterro has continued its expansion into the window, door and façade industry, with the acquisition of BM… Continue reading BM Group acquired by Forterro

Team Seasoar has hit the halfway mark in their quest to conquer the World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic Ocean.… Continue reading Team Seasoar update

Combilift has been awarded Company of the Year at the Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association with KPMG Ireland. This achievement… Continue reading Combilift on cloud nine with another award win

PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society has chosen Harry’s Pals for its Charity of the Year 2025 and 26. Harry’s… Continue reading PiGs chooses Harry’s Pals as Charity of the Year for 25-26

With the end of 2024 nearly upon us, PiGs Editor George Lewis discusses his first year at the publication, his… Continue reading Year one done!

UK fire door manufacturer RW Joinery has announced its association with the grassroots football team Northop Hall Girls Under 12s… Continue reading Supporting grassroot causes

The Joinery Network rounded up 2024 by sharing its most ambitious plans for members at its new product day, hosted… Continue reading Add 25 percent profit in 2025

Reynaers Aluminium UK has underlined its commitment to staff wellbeing by appointing a mental health first aider to offer employees… Continue reading Prioritising mental health

Stellar Aluminium has announced the appointments of Jon Foulds and Joe Leeming as Key Account Managers. The strategic appointments are… Continue reading Stellar Aluminium appoints two new Key Account Managers

Thomas (Thom) Platts, Future Products’ Marketing Strategist, speaks to PiGs about his excitement at the journey of the company, which… Continue reading Future Products in celebratory mood

MRA Research, the research agency focused solely on the building materials, home improvements and construction sector, has welcomed Maxine Todd… Continue reading MRA appoints new Senior Research Executive

Glass manufacturer NSG Group has been awarded the ‘Strengthening Business through People’ award at the Glass Focus awards 2024, hosted… Continue reading NSG Group wins award for championing women in business initiatives

Glazerite has appointed a new Area Sales Manager for the South West region. Industry stalwart Jason Scrivens joined Glazerite last… Continue reading Jason Scrivens joins Glazerite

West Lothian based window and door manufacturers Window Supply Company (WSC) is working in partnership with West Lothian Council’s Skills… Continue reading Developing their skills

VEKA has claimed a G-Award for Promotional Campaign of the Year for the marketing campaign that introduced the award-winning OMNIA… Continue reading OMNIA promotional campaign scoops G-Award win for VEKA

The glazing industry is a huge supporter of local sport, so we are adding a shout out to the teams… Continue reading PiGs shout out for local sport: VBH

Emplas’ EVA CRM has won the Best Business Initiative of the Year category at the G-Awards 2024. The black-tie gala… Continue reading Emplas scoops Best Business Initiative G-Award

With the return to membership growth of the Association in 2024, the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) is enhancing… Continue reading CAB brings in experienced Technical Director

After a record-breaking year in 2024, the People in Glazing Society aka PiGs’ networking event calendar has been released for… Continue reading Even ‘PiGger’ things coming in 2025

Concept Glazing, a small family-run business based in Bournemouth, has won the FENSA Installation of the Year Award 2024. Out… Continue reading Family-run business scoops FENSA Installation of the Year award

The winners of the 2024 G-Awards have been announced during a ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The… Continue reading G-Awards winners announced

Comp Door has appointed Andy Sunnucks as its Business Development Manager for the Southeast area. Richard Diliberto, Comp Door Sales… Continue reading Comp Door appoints new Business Development Manager for the Southeast

November marked the last of five Open Training Day events run by CRM and business management software specialists Business Pilot.… Continue reading Training Day’s a success for Business Pilot

John Mannell, a dedicated member of the Worshipful Company of Glaziers, and Technical Officer and Training Manager at the Glass… Continue reading GGF’s John Mannell receives Freedom of the City of London honour

The glazing industry is a huge supporter of local sport, so we are adding a shout out to the teams… Continue reading PiGs shout out for local sport: SafeGuard Glazing Supplies

The glazing industry is a huge supporter of local sport, so we are adding a shout out to the teams… Continue reading PiGs shout out for local sport: Ashfen Windows and Doors

Aaron Price, Managing Director of Ecosafe Windows and Doors, based in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, has recently been called on to work… Continue reading Shropshire installer takes part in DIY SOS project

FIT Show organisers have held an enhancement day for exhibitors and prospects who are set to be involved in its… Continue reading FIT Show enhancement day aims to ‘turbocharge’ campaigns

Aluminium manufacturer DAWS has appointed Steve Williams, an experienced fenestration industry professional, as National Sales Manager, New Products as part… Continue reading DAWS goes for experience

Endurance Doors’ Stephen Nadin was recently named Managing Director of the Year at the 2024 National Fenestration Awards (NFAs). Founded… Continue reading Endurance Doors’ MD picks up National Fenestration Award

REHAU Recycling, also known as PVCR, has announced the appointment of Ian Ward as as its new Procurement Manager. Ian… Continue reading Ian Ward joins REHAU Recycling

A new campaign is being launched in 10 cities across the UK to remember more than 7,000 construction workers who… Continue reading Organisations team up to launch “The Lost City” campaign

Oh Man(chester), you did not disappoint. The fourth and final PiGs networking event of 2024 in Manchester was another huge… Continue reading PiGs attendees go mad for Manchester

The final People in Glazing Society, aka PiGs networking event will take place TONIGHT (Thursday 7 November) from 5pm at… Continue reading A PiGgin great time to be had at PiGs Manchester

It’s double the amount of good news at Pearl Windows, with two internal promotions within its management team.   First,… Continue reading Double promotion joy for Pearl Windows

Not many people get to say they’ve really seen everything there is to do at a company as big as… Continue reading The People in Glazing: Cem Griffiths – REHAU

Emplas has made it through to the finals in no less than seven categories at this year’s G-Awards, including the… Continue reading Seven heaven for Emplas

Timber windows and doors manufacturer Allan Brothers is going for a hat trick of awards with its recent nomination in… Continue reading Allan Brothers going for the hat trick

To commemorate Armistice Day on 11 November, double glazing manufacturer and installer CN Glass tasked its leading department to create… Continue reading Honouring our heroes

The eye-catching festive fun run, ‘Santa in the City’, organised by construction charity CRASH, is back for 2024. Join the… Continue reading Get in the festive spirit (literally!)

In an effort to attract new talent to the glazing industry, alongside addressing the growing skills gap, and upskill the… Continue reading REHAU partners with Building Our Skills

Paul Greenaway has been appointed as Key Accounts Manager at AluK. Paul’s role is to work directly with existing customers… Continue reading A ‘Key’ promotion for AluK

Endurance Doors has launched its first ever TV advert. Developed as part of the business’ ongoing ‘Together, We Grow’ marketing… Continue reading Endurance hits national TV

Hurst has appointed Marcin Wegerski as its new Composite Production Manager. Marcin has an engineering degree in Technology, and has… Continue reading New appointment for Hurst

Glyngary Joinery, a family-run business specialising in premium timber windows and doors, has unveiled a new rebrand thanks to recent… Continue reading Glyngary Joinery gets a rebrand after investment

To celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector, we award them our Star in the STY! This week’s Star is… Continue reading Star in the STY: Darren Dow

Navigating the art of sales requires an in-depth knowledge of both the product and company, and Gareth Thomas, who you… Continue reading The People in Glazing: Gareth Thomas – REHAU

Comp Door recently hosted a Next Generation Launch Event at the National Space Station in Leicester to announce all of… Continue reading Comp Door product launch event ‘out of this world’

Endurance Doors has appointed Steve Sandell as its new Technical Manager. Steve joins the business in the strategically important post… Continue reading Endurance Doors appoints new Technical Manager

Dekko Window Systems has announced a change in leadership. Gary Torr (pictured right), the company’s long-standing Managing Director, will be… Continue reading Dekko announces leadership changes

Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has appointed  Kevin Small as its new Operations Director following a £1.75m investment into… Continue reading New Operations Director for SGP

Jon Vanstone, Chair of Certass Trade Association, has received the inaugural Stunell Award for individual excellence at the recent National… Continue reading Jon Vanstone receives inaugural industry award

Nigel Headford, Council for Aluminium in Building Chief Executive, discusses how 2024 has been for the association, and what to… Continue reading An exciting year ahead

Sidey has recently welcomed pupils from Liberton High School to its Edinburgh showroom as part of a year long partnership,… Continue reading Nurturing the next generation

Kelly Ann McPhilbin, Founder and MD of mini crane hire company NXGEN Lifting, has won Best New Business 2024 at… Continue reading NXGEN Lifting Founder picks up Best Businesswomen award

From expert guest speakers to interactive workshops and networking opportunities, Everglade Windows’ customers were left feeling empowered to achieve lasting… Continue reading ‘Empowering’ its customers

To celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector, we award them our Star in the STY! This week’s Star is… Continue reading Star in the STY: Sandra Berg

The fenestration industry should leverage its environmental credentials to attract new entrants, according to Building Our Skills and one of… Continue reading Harnessing the environmental factor to attract new sector entrants

VEKA has been named a finalist in three categories at the upcoming G24 Awards. OMNIA, VEKA’s latest innovation, is nominated for… Continue reading VEKA scores hattrick of G-Award nominations

Origin has reached a significant milestone in its history as it recently manufactured its one-millionth product. To commemorate this achievement,… Continue reading Origin celebrates significant milestone

Unique Window Systems has achieved a significant milestone on its journey to becoming a net zero business, by successfully offsetting all… Continue reading Thinking about its future

Reportedly one of the most experienced and best known figures in the Irish aluminium systems sector has joined AluK to… Continue reading AluK boosts Irish expansion with appointment

Six IronmongeryDirect employees have successfully passed their Stage 1 Certificate in Architectural Hardware (CiAH) from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers… Continue reading Seven IronmongeryDirect employees gain GAI honours

PiGs and its data-partner provider WindowBASE are excited to announce a brand-new service for the industry called the PiGS Pulse!… Continue reading Keeping our finger on the ‘Pulse’

To celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector, we award them our Star in the STY! This week’s Star is… Continue reading Star in the STY: Guy Hubble

STY Master and climb organiser Sarah Ball is buoyant after completing the challenge of a lifetime and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro,… Continue reading Kilimanjaro conquered!

The finalists for the G24 Awards have been announced. Taking place on Friday 29 November 2024 at London Hilton on… Continue reading Finalists announced for G24 Awards

Unique Window Systems could be set to build on its impressive track record of award wins. Following its success in… Continue reading Unique nominated for another award

Over the course of the next four months, Alunet is delighted to be opening its doors in appreciation of its… Continue reading Alunet to open its doors for series of open days

NW Rooftech, a nationwide supplier of doors, windows and roof systems is celebrating its 28th business anniversary this year. With… Continue reading 28 years of supplying the nation

Unique Window Systems, the award-winning fabricator of PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, has revamped and relaunched its… Continue reading Unique relaunches online presence

CiiLOCK Engineering has announced that its VOLTA Powered Door Roller has won both the State and National Award for Most… Continue reading CiiLOCK powers to two awards

Endurance Doors has appointed James Hayes to the newly created position of Head of Customer Experience. James’ role will cover… Continue reading Driving the customer experience

Haffner has announced the appointment of Mike Moulds as the company’s new Business Development Manager. Mike brings with him over… Continue reading New Business Development Manager for Haffner

Glazing specialist agency Balls2 Marketing is merging with creative and digital agency Koobr, to create a super agency under ‘The… Continue reading Agencies Assemble: Balls2 Marketing and Koobr merge to form super agency

To celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector, we award them our Star in the STY! This week’s Star is… Continue reading Star in the STY: Andy Ball

Window Ware has announced the appointment of Lauren Kitson as the new Business Support Manager, with a special focus on… Continue reading Window Ware appoints new Business Support Manager

Sidey has partnered with Robertson Construction on a meaningful community project at Woodlea Cottage in Perth. Together, they have fully… Continue reading A perfect partnership

Endurance Doors has shown further evidence of its commitment to the utmost standards of employee health, safety and wellbeing. Closely… Continue reading Investing in its workforce

Keystone Market Research has announced the release of the first comprehensive UK PVC-U fenestration market report since 2017. This extensive… Continue reading Keystone Market Research launches first PVC-U market report

VEKA has sent it congratulations to customer Precision Windows and Doors on celebrating 20 years in business. Located in Lanarkshire,… Continue reading 20 years of success

In the year that Tiger Woods won his first PGA championship, the EU introduced the Euro, and the London Eye… Continue reading Five hit 25

Sidey has announced that its Apprentice Installer, Billy Bagnall, has won the Modern Apprentice of the Year award at the… Continue reading Sidey delight at award-winning apprentice

Glazerite UK Group has appointed a new Area Sales Manager to bolster its support for installers based in Scotland, where… Continue reading Strengthening its presence

To celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector, we award them our Star in the STY! This week’s Star is… Continue reading Star in the STY: Stacey Rowley

DoorCo team members Lucy Daniels & Mark Towers have committed to participate in the Kelly’s Heroes Mount Kilimanjaro Challenge, this… Continue reading Tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Stacey Rowley

The Materials & Finishes Show (MAFS) has released its post-show report. In the report, which you can view here, it said… Continue reading MAFS releases post-event report

After winning in 2023, Quickslide has once again been nominated for Manufacturer of the Year at the Calderdale Business Awards.… Continue reading Quickslide once again up for award

Phase 2 of the Grenfell report due on 4 September 2024 is long awaited across the industry. With the release… Continue reading Phase 2 Grenfell report due imminently

VEKA has partnered with East Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to design and deliver innovative scenario-based team training aimed at… Continue reading VEKA boosts its critical safety skills on site

Endurance Doors is championing diversity and inclusion in the fenestration and wider industries. The manufacturer of composite doors has been playing… Continue reading Championing inclusion and diversity

The third People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs’ networking event of the year, or the PiGs Summer Party, was another… Continue reading PiGs Newcastle hits the right ‘Toon’

Our STY Master and Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro organiser, Sarah Ball, gives her thoughts with just four weeks to go… Continue reading Four weeks to go!

Greenock based Blairs Windows and Doors is celebrating its 111-year business anniversary. As part of the wider Saveheat Group, which… Continue reading 111 years of service

Get ready, Newcastle! The PiGs (People in Glazing Society) event is just one week away, and it’s shaping up to… Continue reading Countdown to PiGs Newcastle: One week to go!

Supporting the local community is said to be important to Emplas, so much so it has announced its sponsorship of… Continue reading Emplas sponsors grassroots football team

Comp Door is always on the look-out to further enhance its product design and innovation to. With so many next… Continue reading Comp Door to host first-ever customer event

To celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector, we award them our Star in the STY! This week’s Star is… Continue reading Star in the STY: Jeff Dunn

After the success of our ‘Guide to speaking Bristolian’, we have invoked the help of North East native, Glazerite Group’s… Continue reading Learning the lingo for PiGs Newcastle

Jason Greenwood has joined AluK as an Area Sales Manager for the Northern region, at possibly the most exciting time… Continue reading A new face in the North for AluK

Certass Chair, Jon Vanstone, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by The Institute of Construction Management (ICM). This esteemed recognition… Continue reading Certass’ Jon Vanstone awarded Honorary Fellowship

Window Ware has announced the appointment of Sam Richards as Head of Customer Operations. Sam is said to bring a… Continue reading Window Ware appoints new Head of Customer Operations

VEKA has reinforced its leadership team with two experienced appointments. Jodie Parkinson and Sam Ferguson have joined the business as… Continue reading Two new additions for VEKA

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Dan Mason

Eighteen-year-old Oliver Wells may only have been in the fenestration industry for a couple of years, but already he has… Continue reading The next generation

We like to celebrate the PEOPLE of the glazing sector. And to celebrate these people, we make people our Star… Continue reading Star in the STY: Paul Callaghan

Reynaers Aluminium has been rated ‘A’ good place to work following a staff survey. The report, part of the company’s… Continue reading An ‘A’mazing place to work

PiGs Newcastle is just three weeks away, so the time is now to book your tickets, book your overnight accommodation,… Continue reading A summer party to remember

England Golf’s Disability Teams, which includes the glazing sector’s very own Tony Lloyd, both picked up silver medals in both… Continue reading Epwin’s Tony Lloyd wins silver for England

Building Our Skills is to exhibit at four recruitment and networking events organised by ‘The UK Careers Fair’ in the… Continue reading A call for support

Window and door manufacturer Window Supply Company (WSC) has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Barry Duncan… Continue reading Window Supply Company appoints new Managing Director

In a drive to support advancement of security standards in the construction industry, VEKA  has played hosts to a ‘Designing… Continue reading VEKA plays host to ‘Designing Out Crime’ Day

Timber window and door manufacturer Allan Brothers has pledged to pay its workers the ‘Real Living Wage’ at its Ord… Continue reading Allan Brothers setting the benchmark

Spittlywood, a bespoke joinery company based in Kent and Joinery Network member, specialise in wooden windows and doors, traditional, modern… Continue reading Website updates for timber window and door manufacturer

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Barry Halpin

Tickets for the inaugural Glass Conference, which debuts at Telford International Centre on Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 October, are… Continue reading Glass Conference tickets and first speakers out now

10 of the 15 Kilimanjaro team completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks last weekend as part of their training plan ahead… Continue reading Kilimanjaro team smash the Yorkshire Three Peaks

The conference programme for the 2024 Glazing Summit has been announced. Taking place on 17 October at Edgbaston Cricket Ground… Continue reading Glazing Summit announces 2024 agenda

Premium window and door designer, The Residence Collection and sister ancillaries company, Window Widgets, has strengthened its team with two new appointments.… Continue reading Two new appointments at Residence Collection

Our latest Star in the STY is AluFold Direct’s Cassie Watters! Name: Cassie Watters Company: AluFold Direct Attending PiGs since:… Continue reading Star in the STY: Cassie Watters

As part of machinery manufacturer Stuga Machinery’s continuous improvement programme, the company is now offering direct sales and service to… Continue reading Scottish service for Stuga

SafeGuard Glass and Glazing is match-fit for the season ahead, scoring a two-year sponsorship deal and becoming an Official Club… Continue reading A ‘Posh’ partnership for SafeGuard

Bradley Gaunt, Managing Director of Made for Trade (MFT) –  was invited by King Charles to a recent reception at… Continue reading A trip fit for the King

Director Katie Bregazzi and Account Director Sarah Dufton from Derby-based construction marketing agency Balls2 Marketing returned as judges in the… Continue reading Judgement day!

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Gareth Green

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Rob Page

Our latest Star in the STY is the Council for Aluminium in Building’s (CAB) Jessica Dean! Name: Jessica Dean Company:… Continue reading Star in the STY: Jessica Dean

Window Supply Company has recently welcomed Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party Mr Anas… Continue reading Labour Leader visits Window Supply Company HQ

Building Our Skills is set to have a prominent role at the Glazing Summit on 17 October at Edgbaston. More… Continue reading Building Our Skills to play ‘prominent role’ at Glazing Summit

This year’s Guild of Architectural Ironmongery Member’s Day proved successful for UAP as the team took home the coveted Company… Continue reading Innovation award win for UAP

Industry veteran and WarmCore National Business Development Manager Mark Frain has written a letter to the media about the need… Continue reading Remaining honest

Comp Door has announced a new partnership pledge to The Hubb Foundation. Partnering as a Business Champion was said to… Continue reading Comp Door announces new partnership with Hubb Foundation

Award-winning window and door manufacturer, Quickslide, has just wrapped up a two-month tour across the UK, bringing informative events directly… Continue reading Quickslide customer days a ‘resounding success’

Northern Building Plastics’ (NBP) newly-appointed Head of Marketing Gareth Drew has shared why his strategy is centred around aiding customers… Continue reading New NBP Head of Marketing aims to deliver results for customers

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has strengthened its architectural glass commercial division with the appointment of… Continue reading Pilkington appoints new Head of Commercial

The Joinery Network’s theme of innovation and opportunities for joiners and for those that work with timber went down brilliantly… Continue reading A place of innovation and opportunities

Julie Holmes has been promoted to Sales Director at Mila, after a successful three years as Head of Sales. She… Continue reading Mila’s Julie Holmes promoted to Sales Director

Fabricator of high end aluminium fenestration products for domestic and commercial applications, BDC Aluminium, has strengthened its senior management team… Continue reading A knowledgeable appointment for BDC Aluminium

“I loves it I does! That was gert lush!” The second People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs networking event in… Continue reading Second PiGs networking event of 2024 hits the spot for glazing industry

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Nat Weaver

Our latest Star in the STY is GGP Magazine’s Sarah Knight! Name: Sarah Knight Company: Mark Allen Group (Glazing Summit… Continue reading Star in the STY: Sarah Knight

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Andy Ball

Emplas has been confirmed as as a main sponsor of the Glass Conference, taking place in Telford on Thursday 17th… Continue reading Emplas confirmed as Glass Conference main sponsor

Understanding the issues, frustrations and costly inaccuracies encountered by installers at ground level is what underpins aluminium manufacturer Glideline’s success… Continue reading Experience is key

To celebrate the people of our sector which makes PiGs what it is, we have our Star in the STY… Continue reading Star in the STY: Katie Wilson

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Andrew Charlesworth

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Sarah Ball

The team at Alunet says it is aiming to drive continual product innovation, with the mission to make its systems… Continue reading New appointment for Alunet

Organisers of Materials & Finishes Show (formerly W Exhibition) are celebrating after the hugely successful return of the UK’s trade… Continue reading Materials and Finishes Show a success for organisers

UEFA Euro 2024 is just a couple of weeks away, and to celebrate, the People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs… Continue reading It’s coming home?

With the People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs’ second event of the year in Bristol just days away, there’s not… Continue reading The countdown to PiGs Bristol is on!

11 of the 15 Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro team have recently ramped up training by making it to the top… Continue reading Kilimanjaro training moves on up to Scafell Pike

Here at PiGs, we love celebrating the people of our sector which makes it what it is. And to celebrate… Continue reading Star in the STY: Simon Philpott

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Tristan Scoffield

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Carl Finch

A new era has started for Balls2Marketing and the People in Glazing Society AKA PiGs as they signed a new… Continue reading A new era has begun

VBH has announced two new appointments this spring that have further strengthened the company’s technical and sales teams. Daran Woodcock… Continue reading Two in at VBH

Three employees at HOPPE (UK) are among the first in the architectural ironmongery industry to hold dual-Registered status from the… Continue reading A significant status

GAP, the manufacturer, stockist and distributor of low maintenance building products has welcomed Danny Dean, who joins as General Manager… Continue reading GAP appoints new General Manager for Knowsley plant

PiGs supporter Comp Door has come to the aide of a person who needed a new door after his was… Continue reading Comp Door to the rescue!

Every other Wednesday, VEKA employees visit Burnley Cricket Club to show support for Burnley FC in the Community No Nay… Continue reading VEKA in the community

Our next Star in the STY is Kommerling’s Mark Frain! Name: Mark Frain Company: Profine / Kommerling Been going to… Continue reading Star in the STY: Mark Frain

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Ian Ward

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Lucy Daniels

Kevin Bonnar is the latest high profile appointment at AluK, joining the resurgent aluminium systems company as Sales Director. With… Continue reading AluK appoints new Sales Director

CiiLOCK Engineering has welcomed two new colleagues to its team. Katie Wilson and Paul Proctor have joined the team as… Continue reading Two new starters at CiiLOCK

So next up, were in Bristol. As our ‘Chief PiG’ Sarah Ball used to live in Bristol, and it is… Continue reading A PiGs guide to speaking Bristolian

Alright my luvver? The countdown is well and truly on to the second People in Glazing Society (PiGs) networking event… Continue reading Getting ready for PiGs Bristol

Mark Frain has joined profine UK as National Business Development Manager for WarmCore, as interest in the hybrid window and… Continue reading Developing the business

Trade fabricator Bedfordshire Windows has appointed Demi Whitbread as its National Business Development Manager. Adding to the forty-strong team, this… Continue reading Bedfordshire Windows appoints new National Business Development Manager

Glass Express Midlands’s Technical Manager, Kirsty Fortnam, recently represented the company at an “Employer Day” event hosted by George Salter… Continue reading Glass Express Midlands attend event to entice next generation into industry

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Sherry Adams

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Alyson Westbrook

To celebrate the people who make PiGs what it is, every fortnight we make someone our ‘Star in the STY’.… Continue reading Star in the STY: Chris Thompson

Andrew Haring, the former Vice President Of Business Development at the National Glass Association (NGA) has been appointed as the… Continue reading New role for Andrew Haring

Hardware supplier Kenrick has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Andy Meakin as Sales and Marketing Manager,… Continue reading Kenrick appoints new Sales and Marketing Manager

Genius PVC Trade Frames has appointed Thomas Weston as its new Managing Director. Genius was established in 2019 by Peter… Continue reading A ‘Genius’ appointment

MRA Research, the research agency focused solely on the construction sector, has welcomed Callum Budd as its new Research Projects… Continue reading MRA appoints new Research Projects Director

VEKA’s long-standing Finance Director, Graham Fitton, who joined the window and door manufacturer in 2008, has retired. VEKA’s head of… Continue reading New Finance Director for VEKA

The team at Bedfordshire Windows are in celebratory mood after celebrating its seventh anniversary as a company. The company now… Continue reading Seven heaven for Bedfordshire Windows employees

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Mark Towers

At the start of the year, Glazerite introduced a long service award system into the business. In the first couple… Continue reading Glazerite celebrates employee milestones

To celebrate the people who make PiGs what it is, every fortnight we make someone our ‘Star in the STY’.… Continue reading Star in the STY: Gareth Jones

As part of the Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro charity fundraiser, we are getting to know the team taking on the… Continue reading Getting to know: Kelly’s Heroes Climb Kilimanjaro – Gareth Jones

Our newest Star in the Sty is Glazerite’s Michelle Wright! Name: Michelle Wright Company:  Glazerite Been going to PiGs since:… Continue reading Star in the STY: Michelle Wright

During the glitz and the glamour of the recent GGP Installer Awards, it was Hayley Windows who celebrated a fantastic… Continue reading Hayley Windows “overwhelmed” by Installer Award win

The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF), FIT Show and FENSA have announced the launch of Glass Conference, an annual education… Continue reading PiGs sponsors team up to deliver new conference

PiGs sponsor Emplas has achieved Investors in People (IIP) status across its entire Group in the UK. This status means… Continue reading Investing in its people

PiGs sponsor Business Pilot is taking its Open Training Days on a UK tour, coinciding with some of the PiGs… Continue reading Business Pilot goes on UK tour

Manufacturer, extruder and one of Burnley in Lancashire’s largest employers VEKA has announced the employment of five talented engineers following… Continue reading VEKA brings in five new engineers following local manufacturer’s site closure

Our next Star in the STY is Sales Director of Comp Door, Richard Diliberto! Name: Richard Diliberto Company: Comp Door… Continue reading Star in the STY: Richard Diliberto

The People in Glazing Society, also known as PiGs, was delighted to take part in one of the two Building… Continue reading Enticing the next generation into the industry

Martin Thurley, Managing Director of Liniar, has announced his decision to resign from his position to pursue other interests, following … Continue reading Leadership changes at Liniar and Edgetech

It is with great sadness that Selecta Systems has announced the passing of its friend, colleague and regular PiGs event… Continue reading Obituary: Dave Nelson

Embracing the ethos of mental health awareness, Whitworth FC has made a bold statement by adorning their 1st team kit… Continue reading Football club champions mental health with Kelly’s Heroes sponsorship

PiGs Birmingham sponsor Thermoseal Group and its customer Glass Express Midlands are both focused on driving up quality, while rubbing… Continue reading Focusing on the future

Our next Star in the STY is the Glass and Glazing Federation’s Sarah Potrykus! Name: Sarah Potrykus Company: GGF Been… Continue reading Star in the STY: Sarah Potrykus

Following the success of the Supa6 seminars held in 2023, SupaLite is hosting more events throughout 2024. The first being… Continue reading PiGgy-backing on the PiGs events

Five Hurst employees have each received special awards for reaching their 20-year milestone with the door manufacturer. Representing different parts… Continue reading Hurst Doors ‘Fab Five’ celebrate 20-year anniversaries

Endurance Doors joined employers across the UK in marking the recent National Apprentice Week 2024 by celebrating its apprentices and… Continue reading A dozen reasons to celebrate

Our Star in the STY for this week is Selecta Systems’ Sales Director Andy Green! Name:Andy Green Company: Selecta Systems… Continue reading Star in the STY: Andy Green

Andrew Charlesworth, the previous Technical Director for Kömmerling in the UK, has been promoted to the new role of Director… Continue reading New role for Kommerling’s Andrew Charlesworth

The Lighthouse Charity has launched a series of new courses to mark the first anniversary of its Wellbeing Academy. As… Continue reading New Lighthouse Charity courses launched to mark one year of its Wellbeing Academy

Awards have been handed out to several staff who have attained from five to over thirty-five years of consecutive service… Continue reading Made for Trade celebrates long service for five employees

During the recent National Apprenticeship Week, NSG Group, which includes NSG Pilkington, pledged £145,000 towards employee training at Acorns Children’s… Continue reading NSG pledges to support employee training at Acorns Children’s Hospice

To celebrate the recent National Apprenticeship Week, Lisa Kettell, Co-Director at Kettell Windows, took to social media to share how… Continue reading What National Apprenticeship Week means to Kettell Windows

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (5th-11th February), Glazerite UK Group is using the opportunity to celebrate the hard work,… Continue reading Glazerite shines a light on its apprentices

Glazpart has announced the company will continue to be a sponsor of PiGs (People in Glazing Society) throughout 2024 –… Continue reading Continued support from Glazpart

Who am I? It’s a question that more than a few people have asked throughout my career. Well first is… Continue reading Getting to know…George Lewis

Window Ware has welcomed Stuart Hawkins to the team as its newest Area Sales Manager for the Home Counties and… Continue reading Window Ware appoints new Sales Manager for the Home Counties and East Anglia

Victorian Sliders has appointed the experienced James Clack as its new Sales and Marketing Director to spearhead the company’s ambitious… Continue reading New Sales and Marketing Director for Victorian Sliders

At the end of 2023, Corrivo’s National Sales Manager, Scott Quig, was joined by his son to participate in the… Continue reading Corrivo’s Scott Quig raises funds and awareness for YMCA homelessness initiative

During the recent “Blue Monday”, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year, composite door manufacturer… Continue reading Endurance Doors’ “Brew Monday” help colleagues get through the year’s most depressing day

Building products supplier Northern Building Plastics (NBP) has strengthened its sales team by appointing two new apprentices at its Bolton… Continue reading NBP invests in two new apprentices

PiGs AKA the People in Glazing Society threw the biggest afterparty ever at FIT Show 2023. With more than 500… Continue reading PiGs throws the biggest ever afterparty at FIT Show

People in Glazing Society (PiGs) went stateside for GlassBuild America in October with a British-STYle party for our self-confessed ‘glass… Continue reading PiGs Vegas Is Always A Good Idea!

More than 200 of the glazing industry’s finest rocked up to make the most recent PiGs party the biggest event… Continue reading A night of swine, piggin’ and song at Birmingham PiGs

Visit the British Pavilion – stands 8023, 9022 & 9024 – at Glass Build America for a chance to see… Continue reading The British Pavilion at Glass Build America

GlassBuild America will include a British Pavilion with four UK companies united under one banner. Georgian Bar Company, UAP Limited,… Continue reading It’s go, go, go at GlassBuild America

PiGs was the place to be at FIT Show’s Late Night Wednesday, as more than 250 visitors and exhibitors descended… Continue reading Certass stand rocks as PiGs brings the party to FIT Show

What a night we had! More than 250 people descended on the Certass stand for FIT Show’s Late Night Wednesday… Continue reading VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY FOR GLASS NEWS

After hogging the limelight at FIT Show’s Late Night Wednesday in May, PiGs is heading Sow’th West to make its… Continue reading PiGs is heading Sow’th West for Bristol debut

March is fast approaching and that means it’s nearly time for Manchester PiGs, kicking off a busy year for the… Continue reading It’s swine and dine time at Manchester PiGs

Anyone who works in the supply chain of the glazing industry is welcome to join us for the first PiGs… Continue reading PiGs is back!