Well known across the industry, Dave has worked across all the regions covered by Heritage Trade Frames during his time with the company, building long-standing relationships with customers and colleagues.

Over the decades, he has reportedly become a familiar and respected figure throughout the industry, recognised for his knowledge, professionalism and commitment to customer support.

Throughout his career at Heritage Trade Frames, Dave is said to have played an important role in supporting customers and contributing to the company’s continued growth and reputation within the industry.

To mark his retirement and thank him for his many years of service, Dave was presented with gifts and joined members of the Heritage Trade Frames’ management team for a special farewell celebration ahead of his departure.

Paul Culshaw, Managing Director at Heritage Trade Frames, said: “Dave has been a hugely valued member of the Heritage team for many years. His commitment, loyalty and contribution to the business over the past 28 years have been exceptional and he will be greatly missed by both colleagues and customers alike.”

He continued: “He has built fantastic relationships across the industry and has always represented Heritage Trade Frames with professionalism and dedication. On behalf of everyone at Heritage, we would like to thank Dave for his outstanding service and wish him a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.”

Dave’s retirement reportedly marks the end of an era for Heritage Trade Frames, and everyone at the company wishes Dave all the very best for the future.

For more information about Heritage Trade Frames, visit: Heritage Trade Frames | Home

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The new programme is said to give trade partners flexible options to suit their business model, including supply only, supply & install and subcontract enabling companies to win more projects while maintaining quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Doorfit’s Smart Installer Programme is designed to streamline scalable solutions for home improvement specialists looking to expand their service offering.

Doorfit also works closely with leading industry manufacturers including Hormann, Garador, and Ryterna to name a few, ensuring trade partners have access to high-quality, reliable and innovative garage door products across all project types.

Dave Close Garage Door Director commented: “We know many companies want to offer garage doors but don’t want the hassle of managing specialist suppliers or installation teams. The Smart Installer Programme is about raising standards across the industry, allowing businesses to deliver high-quality garage door projects with full support from a trusted trade partner with over 73 years of experience.

Phil Neil, Joint Managing Director at Doorfit, commented on the wider vision behind the initiative.

He said: “The Smart Installer Programme represents a real group effort and a significant step forward for Doorfit garage doors. It opens strong opportunities for growth, not just for us as a business, but for every trade partner we work with”.

Through the programme, trade customers gain access to:

• Competitive trade pricing
• Technical Support & Samples
• Reliable lead times and consistent product quality
• Fast and straightforward quotations
• Site surveys and technical support
• Experienced, qualified installation teams
• Fully insured and compliant workmanship
• Product and installation warranties
• Ongoing aftercare support

Doorfit says the initiative is focused on making garage door projects easier, more profitable, and more reliable for trade customers across the region.

“Whether a company simply needs quality garage doors supplied or a complete installation solution, we become their garage door department,” the spokesperson added.

For more information about the programme, email info@doorfit.co.uk or call us on 0121 507 8871, or visit: doorfit.co.uk/garage-doors/smart-installer-programme

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With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Luke brings a comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of the sector, from fabrication and production through to accreditation, compliance, and system implementation.

Having built a career spanning purchasing, product development, certification, and operational problem solving, Luke Hatfield is now offering tailored consultancy solutions to help organisations improve performance, reduce costs, and drive sustainable growth.

Services include coaching and training, cost-reduction strategies, project development, supplier negotiation, product implementation and launch, process and systems improvement, and HR accreditation and compliance.

“The fenestration industry is under constant pressure to evolve, whether through compliance, efficiency, or innovation,” said Luke Hatfield. “My goal is to provide practical, experience-led support that delivers measurable results and long-term value.”

A Proven Track Record

Luke Hatfield’s depth of experience across the fenestration lifecycle enables him to quickly identify challenges and implement practical solutions. His approach combines strategic thinking with operational insight, ensuring that improvements are both achievable and sustainable.

Supporting Industry Growth

The new consultancy aims to support fenestration businesses as they navigate increasing demands around efficiency, compliance, and innovation. By leveraging decades of hands-on expertise, Luke Hatfield offers a trusted partnership to organisations seeking to enhance performance and remain competitive.

For further information email Luke Hatfield at lukehatfieldconsult@outlook.com or call 07795 159724.

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“After many years with the same great company, I was offered the opportunity to advance my career by accepting the position of Operations Manager at a company in Halesowen called Forge Glass.

“Forge Glass were incorporated in 1996 and are the sister company of Securiclear Aluminium Systems. After massive investment in 2025, the company is already extending their product range, Services offered, investing heavily in the staff and reaching out to new employees who can help propel the business forward.

“Offering toughened laminate, CNC work, sandblast to detail, heat soak testing , shelving, mirrors, glass flooring and UV bonded cabinets amongst many other glass related products.

“This is a great step up for me, bringing on all the things I have learnt in previous roles and introducing my contacts too all of the things Forge and Securiclear have to offer.

“So far it’s been phenomenal with Forge Glass even offering to pick up all of the costs for the first aid supplies I use for my Homeless initiative, Outreach Angels.

“With my back ground all being about glass I am looking forward to learning more about the aluminium products we offer, leaning on my double-glazing knowledge.”

For more information about Forge Glass, visit: http://www.forgeglass.co.uk/

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Glazpart says the BFRC is the UK’s most trusted rating council for verifying the energy performance of windows and doors.

Founded to establish the window energy rating system for the UK, to raise standards and drive performance in the industry, BFRC is Europe’s No. 1 ratings council, with the most widely used rating system.

Collaborating with all kinds of organisations across the window and door industry – from big names to small businesses, private and government, both in the UK and internationally – BFRC offers products and services that help raise performance standards and in turn make buildings more energy-efficient.

As well as continuing to promote best practice, BFRC supports those fabricators and installers striving to do the right thing by engaging with the commercial sector to help them gain information about product performance in their buildings. It’s a tough market with constantly changing legislation that is only set to get stronger and more onerous.

Led by Managing Director Richard Sellman, the experienced BFRC team is prepared to go the extra mile to deliver a professional, timely and reliable service.

BFRC is committed to exceeding its clients high standards and expectations and continue to build on their reputation as a collaborative partner, on hand when needed to make testing and certification easier.

On BFRC joining the Glazpartners initiative, Richard commented: “At BFRC, collaboration is key to the success of what we do and that in mind, we’re delighted to become a Technical Glazpartner and support this unique initiative to support its customers.

“With ever changing legislation and increasing scrutiny being placed on the construction industry as a whole, it’s important for companies to ensure they have the latest information and access to people who can support them in these challenging times. We’ve been working hard at BFRC to develop our offering to ensure we can provide relevant and necessary testing and certification for the window and door sectors, and we’re excited to be able to demonstrate through the Glazpartnership initiative.”

Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director added: “We are delighted that BFRC has joined Glazpartners. BFRC are pioneers of window energy ratings and product standards with an industry wide reputation for delivering first class testing and certification. Just like Glazpart and Glazpartners their aim is to help companies comply with regulations and to promote the best in our industry.

“We are looking forward to working with the BFRC team starting next month at PiGs Talking Shop in Bristol where Richard Sellman will be one of our Technical Experts.”

If interested in becoming a Glazpartner, please contact Dean Bradley – Glazpart Sales Director dbradley@glazpart.co.uk or visit the Glazpart web page: Contact Us – Glazpart

You can find out more about BFRC via their website https://www.bfrc.org/

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Most notably, after 38 years’ service, Martin Hitchin has decided to retire from his role of CEO REHAU and Executive Vice President Window Solutions Northern Europe.

Martin will continue as Chairman of the REHAU board, and will also act as a senior advisor focusing on development of the company’s commercial windows strategy, strategic partner relationships and continued leadership of trade associations British Plastics Federation (BPF) and Recovinyl.

Taking the helm in REHAU‘s Windows Solution sub-group will be Russell Hand who joined REHAU in 1999 and as of 1 June 2026 will become Executive Vice President Windows Solutions Northern Europe, and a member of the REHAU board.

Russell will reportedly help grow the UK business while strengthening relationships with regional partners and reinforcing REHAU Window Solutions as a long‑term partner to the trade.

Barry Gilligan will take on the expanded role of National Sales Director Window Solutions UK and Ireland, and will join the REHAU board, leading the sales organisation with a clear focus on customer success and sustainable growth.

Finally, Matthew Baker, Finance Director, who joined REHAU in 2008, will take up the additional role of UK Country Manager. As a long-standing member of the REHAU board, Matthew will have responsibility for compliance and legal matters as well as ensuring strong governance across all REHAU‘s UK sub-groups as the business continues to grow.  

REHAU says these appointments reflect the collective confidence in the experience, leadership and commitment of this team

Martin commented: “Throughout my time at REHAU, the business has been built on stability, long‑term thinking, and doing the right thing for our customers and our people. I am extremely proud of the leadership team around me, whose experience and commitment have been central to our success.

“As the business moves into the next chapter with Vision and Strategy 2030, I have every confidence in both the strategy and, most importantly, the colleagues who will take it forward.”

Find out more about REHAU UK

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Published by MHA, the report recognises the top 100 fastest growing businesses in the Midlands based on annual compound EBITDA growth over a three year period.

The featured businesses operate across the advanced manufacturing, engineering and industrial sectors. Collectively, they have combined revenues of £4.68 billion and employ approximately 20,000 people.

Manufacturing continues to dominate the rankings, accounting for approximately 79% of the listings and reinforcing the Midlands’ longstanding reputation as a powerhouse for UK manufacturing and engineering.

Commenting on the recognition, Atul Patel, Joint Managing Director at Unique Window Systems, said: “Being named in the Midlands Industrials Top 100 is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work of our entire team.

“The Midlands has long been renowned as a centre for manufacturing excellence and to be recognised alongside so many high performing businesses highlights the strength of our growth strategy and our commitment to delivering quality, innovation and service.

“We are extremely proud to be part of such a dynamic and high performing regional economy.”

Unique Window Systems has reportedly experienced significant expansion in recent years with its turnover more than doubling since 2020.

The company actually achieved EBITDA growth of 50.5% over the period analysed for the Midlands Industrials Top 100 compared to the league table’s average EBITDA growth of 27.9%

In particular, the business, which recently celebrated its 20^th anniversary, has continued to further its achievements in the new build, PBSA (purpose-built student accommodation), BTR (build-to-rent), commercial and industrial sectors.

Its successes in these sectors include providing fenestration solutions to over 1000 new build and commercial projects across the UK to date.

For more information about Unique Window Systems, visit: Home | Fabricators of high quality windows, doors & curtain walling

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Richard is said to bring with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained across SMEs, where his focus was consistently on pushing for continuous improvement.

Richard joins Jade from Flexicon, a UK manufacturer of flexible conduit systems for use across construction and transportation sectors. He was responsible for reducing customer service costs from half a million down to just £20,000 through building quality aligned systems and culture.

“Jade is on the cusp of significant growth, and it is essential to integrate both operational and cultural systems to create a strong framework to support that growth as efficiently as possible,” said Richard.

“The company’s DNA has always been customer centric, and we will be maintaining that DNA – but ‘professionalising’ processes will be crucial to protecting margin while improving overall customer satisfaction.”

Over the years Richard has worked in a number of smaller companies, and with a mentorship from The Deming Institute, is committed to quality being a company wide, cultural shift.

Sean Mackey, Jade Director, added: “Implementing the right systems in the right way is imperative to the next phase of Jade’s growth. Richard brings with him the perfect mix of experience and expertise gained within an engineering environment, with a focus on company culture and customer expectations. We’re excited about what the future will hold for Jade and our customer base.”

For more information, visit: Jade Engineering – Bespoke Window & Doors Machinery

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Lee will work closely with Managing Director, Ian Woolley, to create a more professional sales infrastructure that incorporates the growing BiGG portfolio of quality focused products for the door and window industry.

Over the last 18 months, BiGG has added Apeer front doors, ThermINcoat membrane, VacuumIN hand soldered vacuum leaded lights, and Regency Triple featuring Corning Enlighten Glass from Regency Glass.

These are in addition to the company’s existing range of windows blind products, and BiGG IGUs from its recently opened manufacturing line.

Lee will reportedly be instrumental in rolling the products out to his network of window and door companies from the Midlands south.

“The BiGG product portfolio has evolved through Ian’s absolute commitment to delivering quality above all else, giving us a solid foundation on which to build future sales,” said Lee.

“That quality ethos is more important now than ever before – with companies facing smaller markets and tighter margins, having access to products which come with the confidence you can only get with quality, is crucial to long term success.

“The BiGG portfolio gives us multiple ways of helping window companies achieve lower U-values, no matter what their preferred method.”

Ian added: “Sticking to that quality ethos is not always easy, but it is fundamental to the way in which we do business at Blinds in Glass, and Lee has a similar mindset when it comes to choosing his own product range for the DUN Agency.

“We’ve both been in this industry for many years and understand the damage that poor standards can do. Any savings you might make on cheaper products will always be eaten up by expensive remedials. Who needs that hassle and expense?

“Lee’s input will be instrumental in helping us get our message to a wider audience” continued Ian Woolley. “We have been meticulous in selecting and accepting new products that we believe will help futureproof lower U-value requirements, and now is the time to be getting out to market with a stronger message and a confident promise of delivery and fulfilment.”

For more information about BiGG, visit: Blinds in Glass Group – Blinds in Glass Group Ltd

Or for more information about the DUN Agency, visit: Dun Agency Ltd

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Commenting on the recent appointments and the strategy behind them, Scott Foster, Endurance Group Marketing Director, said: “As a business, we’ve been very clear about where we want to go. We’re building an aspirational brand that resonates directly with homeowners, and that requires a different level of investment in how we present ourselves and communicate our message.

“This isn’t just about increasing output within the marketing team; it’s about raising the standard of everything we do and ensuring that the Endurance Doors’ brand is recognised, trusted and sought after in the consumer space.”

The recent expansion has seen Ross Tilley appointed as Creative Lead, and Jordan Buffey as Content Photographer and Videographer. Further digital, content and brand focused appointments are reportedly planned for the coming months.

Ross will take ownership of Endurance’s overall creative direction, helping to ensure a refined and consistent brand identity across all marketing channels. From design and video through to written content, he will help to drive a look and feel that reflects the high end positioning of the Endurance Doors’ product range.

Ross said: “I’m thrilled to have joined Endurance Doors at such an exciting time. I’m looking forward to playing a role in shaping such a premium brand and how it’s perceived by both homeowners and installers.”

As Content Photographer and Videographer, Jordan will reportedly play a key part in bringing the Endurance brand to life through high quality visual content.

He will be responsible for producing assets that support marketing activity across print, digital and social platforms. He will collaborate closely with installer partners to showcase products in real world settings and to ensure a strong emotional connection with homeowners.

Jordan commented: “I’m excited by the opportunity to make a real impact at Endurance Doors. There’s huge scope to create content that really appeals to homeowners while supporting installers with high quality assets they can use to boost their own marketing efforts.”

Scott concluded: “Our aim at Endurance Doors is to continue shaping the most recognised, credible and desired brand in our sector from a homeowner perspective. This means investing in the right people, the right skills and the right structure to support that ambition.

“By enhancing our marketing team, we’re creating the foundation for long term brand growth, something that ultimately benefits both Endurance Doors and our installer partners.”

For more information about Endurance Doors, visit: Composite Doors | Bespoke Composite Front Doors | Endurance®

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