18 June 2025

Glazpart is pleased to announce that it has attained Gold (the highest level) award for sustainability of the company’s stand at FIT Show 2025.

The award was confirmed by Better Stands, the organisation that collaborates across the events and exhibition industry to transition to the use of reusable stands.

The Better Stands Framework recognises and commends the use of reusable stands, inspiring change through awareness and engagement. By working with shows and exhibitors towards the use of reusable stands, Better Stands delivers better efficiency, better experience, better safety and better sustainability for all.

Before the FIT Show, Glazpart submitted a “Better Stands Sustainability Report” which identified the sustainable elements of the stand that Glazpart could and would re-use after the recent FIT Show. These elements included two large containers, used for storage, product display, branding and hospitality.

In the report, other reusable parts of the Glazpart stand included lighting, graphics, display stands (glass cabinets), flooring, fascias and furniture.

At the breakdown of the show, Glazpart demonstrated to the Better Stands representative (Stand Approver), how the elements would be re-used. The Glazpart team methodically dismantled the stand, then carefully stored, packed and transported all the component parts safely back to Glazpart’s HQ in Banbury, ready to use for Glazpart’s next event/exhibition.

On achieving the Gold standard, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented, “We are delighted to achieve this award. It is an independent events industry assessment which recognises the Glazpart team’s hard work in ensuring the stand was both built and taken down safely to ensure sustainability. Our modular stand lightbox units, graphics and display cabinets have already been reused at “Manufacturing Solutions Ireland” just one month after FIT Show.”

At FIT Show, Glazpart had one of its best ever exhibitions with four new product launches, promotion of its award-winning Glazpartners customer support programme and celebration of the company’s 40^th anniversary.

On Glazpart’s achievement, Nickie West, FIT Show Event Director commented;

“Congratulations to Glazpart on attaining Gold for Sustainability for their stand at this year’s FIT Show. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Glazpart team for their work to achieve this award and for joining us and Better Stands on the journey towards a more sustainable future for events.”

Dean Bradley added, “As well as having a sustainable and reusable stand, our stand design and set up enables us to scale up or down depending on the size of the event. The design and approach not only reduces costs but also means our team spends less time in both assembly and break down. The storage advantage within the containers also involves less vehicles to transport the stand and its contents. Overall we are pleased with this year’s stand but we’re not complacent, we know there’s always room for improvement and will aim to make our event stands even better going forward.”

For more information on Better Stands please visit the website Better Stands: Moving Towards Reusable Stands Together.

17 June 2025

Glazpart is pleased to announce that it will continue premium sponsorship of this year’s Glazing Summit and will exhibit new products at the event in October.

The Glazing Summit takes place on Thursday 9 October when over 500 professionals from across the glass and glazing industry will come together for the industry’s biggest conference at The Coventry Building Society Arena.

This exclusive event for the window, door and conservatory industry brings together business owners, directors and senior management from across the entire industry for a packed one-day summit and networking reception in the evening. It is the ‘must attend’ event for industry professionals.

On Glazpart’s continuous commitment to the event Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented, “Since its inception, Glazing Summit has been a great event for networking and for showcasing our products and services. We are very much looking forward to the summit as it is one of the highlights in the trade events calendar.”

At Glazing Summit, Glazpart will display and provide product samples of its latest products including the recently launched Bi-Fold Vent, Modular Vent and the MSBP (Multiple System Bridge Packer). Glazpart will also promote its new Aluminium Vent which is due for launch later this year as well as the award-winning Link Vent range – now the market leader in the sector.

Glazing Summit will also give Glazpart another platform and opportunity to promote Glazpartners. The award winning customer support programme has seen 60 organisations across the glazing supply chain subscribe to the initiative which aims for closer collaboration between Glazpart’s customers and it team of experts, to find the best product solutions. In addition, Glazpartners also receive multiple ongoing marketing benefits. At Glazing summit, all Glazpartners will be promoted on HD Graphics and will feature in the Glazpartners’ brochure.

Dean Bradley summarised, “We are very much looking forward to Glazing Summit where our team will be sharing their expertise, exhibiting our new products, meeting customers and promoting all our Glazpartners throughout the event. In addition, as its Glazpart’s 40^th anniversary we will also be celebrating at the drinks reception in the evening.  It promises to be yet another great event.”

To find out more about Glazing Summit and to book your places please visit Glazing Summit 2025 | Tickets

If you are interested in Glazpart’s product or becoming a Glazpartner, please contact Dean Bradley – Sales Director, dbradley@glazpart.co.uk or visit the webpage Glazpartners | Glazpart.

2 June 2025

At FIT Show 2025, Glazpart’s forward planning was once again evident with the introduction of the MSBP (Multi-System Bridge Packer).

The MSBP’s biggest feature is its flexibility in application for multiple window and door systems including:

• Eurocell – Logic M70
• Veka – M70 / Fully Sculptured / Omnia
• Veka Halo – System 10 / Rustique
• Liniar – Chamfered Feature
• Deceuninck – 2500 / 2800
• REHAU – Total 70
• Kommerling – C70 / 070
• Aluplast – Ideal 70 / Ideal 4000

For several years standard bridge packers have become a key design accessory in UPVC systems and provides a flat surface for the use of setting flat packers whilst ensuring the water escape and ventilation routes around the insulated glazed units are maintained.

As well as its great versatility, Glazpart’s MSBP has several key features including:

• Easy clip mechanism to secure into position and remain fixed without the need for silicone on for example mullions.
• Ensures any water ingress into the glazing channel will run below MSBP and out via the window or door drainage system and stops water/moisture build up and freezing in the winter
• Prevents water from contact with the Insulating Glazing Unit (IGU) maintaining a distance between the water and IGU edges
• Easier and cleaner for installation
• Benefits fabricators working with several systems

Designed to fully integrate with the Glazpart range of glazing accessories including products such as flat packers, frame packers and drainage hole covers, the MSBP also has the same functional benefits as Glazpart’s current range of bridge packers.

On the MSBP product launch, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented, “In the run up to the official launch at the FIT Show, it has been particularly pleasing to see the level of interest in the Multi-System Bridge Packer or MSBP for short, from both existing and new customers. The MSBP extends our Glazing Accessories range and clearly shows our intention to cater for our Customers who may fabricate multiple profile systems.”

The new MSBP is another part of Glazpart’s extensive Glazing Accessories range and highlights how Glazpart is a “one stop shop” with glazing product solutions that help window fabricators and installers in the UK and Ireland. Now in its 40th year of trading, Glazpart has become renowned for delivering cost effective solutions for window and door glass spacing, alignment, security and protection.

The introduction of the MSBP also shows Glazpart’s collaborative support for its customers across the glazing supply chain.

For system houses, Glazpart offers design, technical support and supply of fabrication components such as run up blocks, locking and handle wedges as well as cill joiners and end caps.

For fabricators and installers improved alignment is delivered from the widest range of products available with Glazpart’s extensive glazing accessories range of glass setting and location blocks (flat packers). These integrate with Glazpart’s range of packers (including the MSBP) which support the glass whilst preventing IGU damage or even failure.

Dean Bradley explained Glazpart’s relentless drive to increase its product range, “Our customers are primarily fabricators and we always invite collaboration to listen to their concerns and look for solutions that will make their operations both easier and more profitable. Internally, our research and development team along with senior operations team are constantly working on new product ideas to grow not just Glazpart’s ranges but also the glazing and fenestration markets. The MSBP is a very welcome addition.”

For more information, samples and prices please Contact Us | Glazpart

2 June 2025

At FIT Show 2025, Glazpart was delighted to launch the Bifold Vent.

Manufactured specifically for aluminium bi-fold doors this shallow height (slim) vent is designed to work within the low hinge stack heights as the doors are in the open position.

The product is designed to fit onto the door leaf profile above the IGU, which removes the need for expensive knock on profiles above the door frame and interference with the plaster line. Initially available in White, Black and Anthracite Grey in standard sets, bespoke and matching colours will also be manufactured.

With an equivalent area of 2700 EA, the Bifold Vent on a 16 mm rout with a standard 3 door Bi-Fold installation the cumulative equivalent area in the room is 8100EA and will meet the building regulation requirements.

Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented on the launch of this exciting new addition to the Glazpart trickle vent range, “We are always looking to develop our product range particularly in the trickle vent category where we have led the market with the award winning Link Vent. The Bifold Vent attracted a lot of attention at FIT Show where we had the product installed into a 3 door bifold demonstration. Being ultra slim and with a very sleek design the Bifold Vent works perfectly with aluminium bi-fold doors and helps fabricators comply with building regulations.”

If you never managed to get to see Glazpart’s Bifold Vent at FIT Show then feel free to contact us for more information, samples and prices. Contact Us | Glazpart

23 May 2025

Glazpart is delighted to announce five category nominations in this year’s National Fenestration Awards (NFAs). The nominations reflect Glazpart’s outstanding work in new product development, customer support, sales and marketing.

The NFA shortlist includes;

• Window Component of the Year: Multi-System Bridge Packer (MSBP)
• New Product of the Year: Bifold Vent
• Office Manager of the Year: Belinda White (Customer Relations Manager)
• Social Networker of the Year: James Lee (Marketing Consultant)
• Best Business Development Manager / Sales Executive of the Year: Melanie Hickman (Area Sales Manager – South of England)

On receiving the news, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director, commented, “We are delighted to have been recognised in five categories at the NFAs for our work across the fenestration sector.”

On being shortlisted for Business Development Manager / Sales Executive of the Year, Melanie Hickman said, “ ‘I’m really shocked & honoured to be nominated for this award. I’ve only been with Glazpart and in the fenestration industry for 18 months, so just the nomination itself is an achievement. Really looking forward to celebrating this year and I wish everyone the best of luck.”

Glazpart’s Customer Relations Manager, Belinda White is responsible for keeping customer service standards high by making sure Glazpart’s products are not only delivered in time but arrive in first class condition. On her nomination for Office Manager of the Year, Belinda commented, “Being nominated is unexpected but it also nice to have our work recognised by our customers in the fenestration sector. I am very much looking forward to October’s event.”

James Lee, who is responsible for Glazpart’s PR and Social Media has been nominated for “Social Networker of the Year”. James commented on hearing the news, “I am both surprised and pleased to be nominated, but also delighted that Glazpart has been recognised in four other categories. The last 12 months has seen an amazing surge in our social media activity highlighting Glazpart’s success in events, new product development, awards and customer relations. I can’t wait for the Awards Event in Doncaster this Autumn.”

The National Fenestration Awards is the industry’s fastest growing and most inclusive awards event. Launched in 2013 and now into its 12th campaign, the National Fenestration Awards are decided completely by the participation of the industry. All in the industry are invited to vote on their choice of deserving winner.

To cast your vote in this unique competition, please visit the NFA website voting page here.

Dean Bradley summarised, “We encourage all our customers and colleagues to vote for Glazpart in the respective categories and we look forward to the awards event later in the year. In the meantime, best of luck to all those shortlisted.”

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Saturday 25 October at Doncaster Racecourse, Hilton Garden Inn. To reserve tickets for this event please visit the NFA events page here.

 16 May 2025

Glazpart is pleased to announce that three leading trade bodies have joined Glazpartners.

The new Glazpartners are CAB (Council for Aluminium in Building), GTMA (Manufacturing Resource Centre) and GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation).

Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented on the news of the three trade bodies becoming Glazpartners;

“The Glazpart team is very active with trade bodies, attending membership meetings and events and sharing our expertise in discussion on the many issues affecting our industry. Given our high participation, we see the vital role that trade bodies hold in our sector, particularly where legislation, government policy and industry issues are of real concern and require authoritative and collective voices to governments, both locally and centrally.  I am naturally delighted to welcome CAB, GTMA and GGF into the Glazpartners initiative which is all about working closer together to ensure our industry is doing it right.”

On becoming a Glazpartner, Nigel Headford, Chief Executive of CAB commented;

“We are pleased to be Glazpartners and look forward to the mutual benefits. It was a pleasure to meet the Glazpart team at the recent FIT Show and I have no doubt, with Glazpart also being Members of CAB and developing products for the aluminium sector, our partnership will go from strength to strength.”

Alan Arthur, GTMA Chief Executive also commented; “Last year Glazpart joined GTMA as Members and have been active at our events and technical meetings. We are delighted to become a Glazpartner and to working together in the future.”

Ben Wallace, Managing Director of GGF commented; “Glazpart has been a GGF Member for many years and have shared views and expertise with the GGF Components Group. GGF is pleased to be Glazpartners and I am sure the partnership will be of mutual benefit.”

All three trade organisations are leaders in their respective sectors.

CAB is the leading trade body for fabricators, installers, and systems companies manufacturing companies operating in aluminium market for the construction sector. With over 140 members across the supply chain, CAB is the largest trade body representing aluminium in the construction sector.

GTMA is a UK-based trade association representing leading companies in precision engineering, rapid product development, toolmaking, tooling technologies, and other critical manufacturing-related products and services. Engaging with engineering associations, government bodies and organisations to access market information to provide their members with insights and market intelligence.

GGF is the main trade federation for the glass and industry, with the GGF community of members from across the supply chain make up over 60% of the sector’s £4 billion annual turnover. The GGF has represented the industry since 1977 and is recognised by government for its in-house technical expertise, market knowledge and influence across the industry.

Launched at FIT Show 2023,  Glazpartners is a unique and attractive initiative with 60 companies joining since May 2023 and all 60 being promoted at FIT Show 2025 . The initiative has enjoyed record PR coverage, numerous award nominations with ultimate recognition at The Installer Awards in March 2024, when Glazpartners won “Best Customer Support Programme”.

The Glazpartners Programme offers the following promotional benefits for all participating companies.

• Listing and logo on the bespoke Glazpartners webpage
• Logo, listing and profile in the Glazpartners annual brochure
• Branding on Glazpart’s graphics at trade fairs/exhibitions.
• Joint articles for the trade and regional media
• Use of the Glazpartners Logo
• Promotion, news and information via social media channels

If you are 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.

14 April 2025

FIT Show 2025 in Birmingham, proved to be an exciting showcase event for Glazpart with new product launches, promotion of its expanding Glazpartners initiative and celebration of a special year as the company marks its 40th anniversary.

At the exhibition, Glazpart launched three new products including the MSBP (Multi-System Bridge Packer), the Bi-fold Vent and the Modular Vent.

MSBP (Multi-System Bridge Packer)

The MSBP is new bridge packer designed for multiple systems and profiles including:

Aluplast / Eurocell / Deceunick /  Kommerling / Liniar / REHAU / Veka and Veka Halo.

The MSBP will benefit fabricators working with several systems and its easy clip mechanism helps secure the packer into position and remain fixed without the need for silicone on for example mullions. The MSBP also ensures any water ingress into the glazing channel will run below the MSBP and out via the window or door drainage system. The MSBP prevents water from contact with the Insulating Glazing Unit (IGU) maintaining a distance between the water and IGU edges and makes for easier and cleaner installation.

The Bi-Fold Vent

Manufactured specifically for aluminium Bi-Fold doors this shallow height vent is designed to work within the low hinge stack heights as the doors are in the open position.

The product is designed to fit onto the door leaf profile above the IGU, which removes the need for expensive knock on profiles above the door frame and interference with the plaster line. Initially available in White, Black and Anthracite Grey in standard sets, bespoke and matching colours will also be manufactured.

With an equivalent area of 2700 EA, on a 16 mm rout with a standard 3 door Bi-Fold installation the cumulative equivalent area in the room is 8100EA and will meet the building regulation requirements.

Modular Vent

This new trickle ventilator is the best in the market for watertightness (at 1000 Pa). The Spring Clip fitting (No Screws) saves on installation time and the vent though one of the shortest width trickle vents available it achieves a 2000 EQA performance for each module fitted. Available in 100s of colour options, this vent is ideal for heritage style windows.

Aluminium Vent

In addition to Glazpart’s new products, visitors to their stand at FIT Show were also given a sneak preview of Glazpart’s Aluminium Vent manufactured specifically for aluminium window and door systems. The product is due to be launched later this year.

Glazpartners Promotion

The Glazpartners programme was launched two years ago and has expanded to 58 companies across the supply chain now subscribing to the award-winning initiative which, invites customers to collaborate on industry issues and product solutions and offers Glazpartners multiple brand promotional opportunities.

This year, Glazpart promoted all its Glazpartners at FIT Show with each Glazpartner’s brand logo featuring on HD Lightbox graphics around the Glazpart stand.

Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director summed up his thoughts after the FIT Show, “It’s been another superb show and has proved to be a great platform to showcase our new products and our award winning products and initiatives. It has also been great to celebrate our 40th anniversary and network with existing and new customers. The planning, build up and the show itself has once again been truly worthwhile. My thanks go to the FIT Show organisers and my team who have put in a lot of hard work to make this year’s show particularly memorable.”

21 March 2025

Glazpart is pleased to announce its latest investment in a new vehicle to improve its transportation to ensure consistent delivery of key components to outsource partners.

Darren Deeley, Glazpart Secondary Operations and Logistics Manager commented, “Investment in this new lorry plays an important role in supporting our supply chain and continues our on-time deliveries ensuring we meet our customer requirements.”

The new vehicle, an Iveco MY24 Daily curtain side, has been supplied by Norther Commercials, and is an investment in excess of £55k. With an 8 Speed Hi-Matic Gearbox and weighing 7.2t it has a payload of circa 3.6t. The vehicle can comfortably take 8 pallets on its floor space and also comes with the standard reverse camera and Iveco connected services activation.

From a branding perspective, the lorry displays the Glazpart logo and strapline across all three sides with the logo also appearing on both doors and on the bonnet. Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director added, “It’s always important to continue our investment in operations as we grow, This new vehicle will help our supply and assembly chains to ensure we meet our customers’ demands. It is also good to have such strong and effective branding on the vehicle. Every day and everywhere the lorry goes, the Glazpart brand and our descriptive strapline will be visible.”

Last year the company invested in more state-of-the-art machinery to ensure it maintained its high productivity levels. This latest investment is an addition to their existing fleet of vehicles and will ensure smooth transportation for its operations.

Darren Deeley summarised, “This latest investment is another clear sign that Glazpart is continuing to invest in the company to improve our services for our customers”.

18 March 2025

Glazpart Sales Director Dean Bradley was both surprised and humbled to win the Outstanding Achievement Award at The GGP Installers Awards 2025.

Many renowned people and companies from the glazing supply chain attended the prestigious annual Installer Awards ceremony on 13^th March at Manchester’s Midland Hotel to celebrate excellence in glazing installation.

On winning the award for Outstanding Achievement, Dean commented, “I am truly humbled by winning this award. It has been a complete and pleasant surprise. I’m pleased that I and the Glazpart team has been recognised for our work on trickle vents and background ventilation in the building regulations over the last decade.”

The Outstanding Achievement Award sponsored by Building Our Skills, is recognition of an individual’s long term significant contribution to the installation industry and how it has shaped and changed the sector.

Under Dean Bradley’s sales, marketing and commercial leadership, Glazpart has developed the innovative Link Vent to ensure that it not only complied with the changes to Building Regulations in June 2022 but also became a simple and effective ventilation solution. The Link Vent, thanks to smart design is also easy to control and install as well as being homeowner friendly due to the vents blending with practically any window and door design and finish.

Amidst the delight and surprise at winning an award Dean Bradley also offered his thoughts on this year’s event, “It was great to be here and network with so many of the industry’s top professionals. My congratulations to all the winners. Once again, the event was superbly organised and held in a first class venue. A big thank you and well done to all in the GGP team and to all who attended, you made this year’s event a true highlight for our industry.”

18 March 2025

Glazpart has welcomed more Glazpartners with a further 4 companies joining the initiative last month and with many more expected to join before the FIT Show at the end of April, Glazpart are confident there will be over 60 Glazpartners by June 2025.

Launched at FIT Show 2023,  Glazpartners is a unique initiative with over 50 companies joining since May 2023. The initiative has enjoyed record PR coverage, numerous award nominations winning The Installer Awards in March 2024, for “Best Customer Support Programme”.

The most recent Glazpartners include Listers, Nolan uPVC,  Sierra Windows and trade media company Windows Active.

Listers is a nationwide trade fabricator and a top manufacturer with over 40 years of experience. Known for their exceptional quality and outstanding customer service, they have built a strong reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality trade windows, doors, and conservatories.

Rob Waller, Listers’ Sales Director explains how the partnership with Glazpart has developed over the last few years, “Since the Part F regulation changes in June 2022, ensuring proper ventilation has been crucial for the health and wellbeing of building occupants. Partnering with Glazpart has helped us stay ahead, maintain top quality and deliver the best solutions. Strong partnerships build strong businesses, and we’re proud to be working with the best!”

Based in South Wales Nolan uPVC manufacture and install the highest-quality windows, doors, conservatories, and rooflines across an ever-expanding coverage area which includes Wales and South West England.

Jason James, Managing Director commented, “Glazpart has been a long standing supplier of ours, therefore we are delighted to be accepted as a Glazpartner and look forward to the promotional benefits that this offers.”

Sierra Windows, part of the Epwin Group and located in Devon is a leading UK manufacturer of windows, doors, and the Stellar product range, providing versatile and reliable solutions like the Link Vent which has been a valuable part of their product portfolio since 2019.

On joining the Glazpartners initiative, Martin McCabe, Sierra Windows Commercial Director said, “We are pleased to be Glazpartners. Next year, 2026 will see us reach a proud milestone as we approach our 50th year as we continue to take great pride in building strong supplier relationships, working closely with all our supply chain as a partner to the mutual benefit of both companies. It takes the support of leading supply partners and manufacturers like Glazpart to ensure the dependable deliveries and excellent service which have become a benchmark of the renowned service offered from Sierra Windows.”

John Cowie, Editor of Windows Active, a leading magazine and industry news website added, “Glazpart has been a long-term supporter of Windows Active, supply engaging editorial and advertising content. Being part of the Glazpartners initiative is mutually beneficial for both businesses as it supports our joint ethos of keeping the industry community informed.”

With more companies becoming  Glazpartners each week, Dean Bradley Glazpart Sales Director commented. “The promotional benefits for Glazpartners are ongoing on our website, in the trade press and via our social media channels, but this year, events also will provide a great platform for us to promote Glazpartners to an even wider audience. All Glazpartners’ brands will be on display at next month’s FIT Show on our large high definition, lightbox graphics a key feature of our stand.”

Glazpartners was set up two years ago to facilitate greater collaboration between Glazpart and its customers to develop product solutions and to provide multiple free promotional benefits to all Glazpartners.

Dean Bradley added, “Collaboration is now more important than ever, as we operate in challenging markets where product availability and new products are critical for growth. Our added value promotion of Glazpartners aims to highlight our many customers and partners who are doing the job right through compliance and high levels of professionalism.”

The Glazpartners Programme offers the following promotional benefits for all participating companies.

• Listing and logo on the Glazpartners’ webpage
• Logo, listing and profile in the Glazpartners annual brochure
• Branding on Glazpart stands at trade exhibitions.
• Joint articles for the trade media
• Use of the Glazpartners’ logo
• Promotion via Glazpart social media channels

To become a Glazpartner, please contact Dean Bradley – Glazpart Sales Director dbradley@glazpart.co.uk or visit the Glazpart web page:  Contact Us | Glazpart