Leading glazing component manufacturer Glazpart has been nominated by the National Fenestration Awards (NFA) 2023 judging panel for three awards.

On hearing the news, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director, commented, “We’re absolutely thrilled that Glazpart is on the shortlist in three categories for the National Fenestration Awards 2023 and we’re looking forward to attending the gala event later in the year”.

Last year Glazpart’s innovative Link Vent product won the National Fenestration Award for Window Component of the Year and this year the pioneering Link Vent range is continuing to gain recognition with the Link Vent 4000 being named a finalist in both the ‘New Product of the Year’ and ‘Window Component of the Year’ categories.

The increased recognition for the Link Vent has come to the fore because of changes last year to the Building Regulations (Approved Document F – means of ventilation). This has resulted in a simple solution for compliance, with the required background ventilation being produced via trickle vents in replacement windows and doors. Glazpart’s Link Vent enables the fenestration market to easily comply with the new regulations without having to compromise on the visual appearance of windows and doors.

The Link Vent with its smart design, flexibility and wide range of colour finishes has been well received across the supply chain and by homeowners. The development and promotion of the product exemplifies the commitment and innovation of Glazpart to deliver high quality product solutions for the fenestration industry.

This drive to deliver and promote a vital component for the window and door industry has also seen Dean Bradley nominated for the NFA ‘Director of the Year’ category. Dean’s exceptional leadership has been instrumental in driving Glazpart’s progression and expansion and on his nomination commented, “It is truly humbling to be nominated for this award. I am pleased with the recognition as it reflects the great work of all my colleagues who have helped with the remarkable success of the Link Vent range.”

As one of the UK’s only independently owned hardware distributors, Carl F Groupco is renowned for strong customer and supplier relationships. Their long-standing relationships with Europe’s most innovative manufacturers, allows the company to use its flexibility and competence to ensure their range of hardware always reflects current market trends in the industry.

For over five years, Glazpart has supplied Carl F Groupco with trickle vents and with the changes to Building Regulations (Approved Document F – ventilation), both companies ensured installers and fabricators UK-wide could get the best possible solution – namely the Link Vent.

The “Link Vent” range sizes include 5000, 4000 and 2500 EQA. Equivalent Area (EQA) is the measure of the vents air flow performance.

The vents are designed to fully comply with building regulations, Approved document F1 (means of ventilation).

The Link Vent follows a clever design that is simple and user friendly for both opening and closing – the innovative closing action allows the closure plate to be positioned so that it reduces draughts by directing air away from occupants.

The Link Vent 4000 and 5000 closure plate is split to allow for partial (50%) opening and greater ease of opening of the ventilator.

The flexibility of the Link Vent also has rounded ends of the vent to allow for installation on timber windows and it is available in either screw or clip in fixing types – the design eliminates the need for end caps whilst the clip fix design (Pawl’s) allows for a fast, easy vent installation.

With smart design, easy fitting, and functionality as well as a huge choice of 1000s of colours and decorative finishes, it is easy to see why window manufacturers, fabricators and installers are using Glazpart’s Link Vent range and ordering from Carl F Groupco.

John Crittenden, Managing Director, Carl F Groupco commented, “With the building regulations changing last year, it is essential that we stock and distribute the Link Vent range to meet the demands of our customers. The Link Vent does not only comply with the regulations, it also is one of the most versatile and well-designed trickle vents for windows and doors. We are pleased to have it in our range as it clearly meets both our customers and homeowners’ expectations.”

Dean Bradley, Sales Director of Glazpart added, “The Link Vent range is proving ever popular throughout the supply chain, and it is great to have a distributor such as Carl F Groupco to reach window and door manufacturers, fabricators and installers across the UK. The Link Vent is also proving to be the best option for consumers wanting a slick modern ventilation solution and with a vast range of colours and finishes, it perfectly blends in with the visual appearance of windows and doors.”

FIT Show was the window and door industry’s biggest event of the year, with hundreds of companies exhibiting best-in-class products to thousands of visitors all under one roof at Birmingham NEC.

Outside the sun may have shining, but it was inside that mattered most as FIT Show provided the perfect platform for Glazpart, as the leading plastic component manufacturer officially launched its new Glazpartners programme with an unrivalled window and door display from the UK’s best window and door fabricators, systems houses and manufacturers.

The Glazpartners Programme is designed to promote the value of customer relationships in the fenestration industry. The new initiative has already been embraced by a significant number of Glazpart’s customers across the supply chain and following FIT Show the interest levels continue to impress.

Dean Bradley, Sales Director of Glazpart explains, “It was great to see some of the highest profile brands from all parts of the industry being promoted as Glazpartners on the Glazpart stand at FIT Show. We asked our Glazpartners to contribute a specifically designed window or door with our award-winning Link Vent installed, for our display area at FIT Show. We were delighted to have 35 products on display highlighting the best in the industry.”

Over the three days of the show, Glazpartners visited the stand to be photographed with their products and many companies not yet Glazpartners visited the stand expressing and interest on joining the industry’s latest marketing initiative that promotes close customer relationships and working together for mutual benefit.

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

• Listing, logo and a promotional article on the bespoke Glazpartners webpage
• Product display and branding on Glazpart’s stands at trade fairs/exhibitions (including FIT Show 2025)
• Joint articles for the trade and regional media
• Use of the Glazpartners Logo
• Promotion via social media channels

If you are interested in becoming a Glazpartner, please contact Dean Bradley – Glazpart Sales Director or visit the Glazpart web page: Glazpartners | Glazpart.

To find out more about the award-winning Link Vent please visit the Glazpart website:  Link Vent | Glazpart

Glazpart, the leading plastic component manufacturer, is delighted to announce the official launch of “The Glazpartners Programme” – designed to promote the value of customer relationships in the fenestration industry.

The new initiative has already been embraced by a significant number of Glazpart’s customers, from systems houses to fabricators and installers through to distributors and trade counters.

Dean Bradley, Sales Director of Glazpart explains, “This is an exciting new marketing initiative for all companies in the supply chain. Our aim is to promote close customer relationships and to highlight that by working together for mutual benefit, we can continue to develop and deliver products to meet the business’ needs and fulfil the market’s demands.”

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

• Listing, logo and promotional article on the bespoke Glazpartners webpage
• Product display and branding on Glazpart’s stands at trade fairs and events (including FIT Show 2025).
• Joint articles for the trade and regional media
• Use of the Glazpartners Logo
• Promotion via social media channels

Dean Bradley adds, “It is now more important than ever for companies to work more closely together to face the many challenges in our industry. In the glazing supply chain, where availability is key and compliant products are a must it is invaluable to collaborate and develop market solutions and opportunities. I am delighted that so many companies have signed up to be Glazpartners and invite others to join.”

If you are interested in becoming a Glazpartner, please contact Dean Bradley, Sales Director 

Dean Bradley of Glazpart says the changes to Part F of the Building Regulations will make trickle vents the hardware that both fabricators and installers have to get their heads around – and use for an upsell.

Bradley writes, everyone in the window & door sector will be aware of the impending changes to the building regulations especially the requirement for trickle vents to be used on most new windows installed.

The lack of ventilation and the harm it does has been ignored by both installers and homeowners – and fabricators, of course. Add a lack of information and education and there has been little incentive or motivation to improve the environment in dwellings.

So the government has decided to act. Not only does poor ventilation damage the internal environment, it damages health. The NHS is aware that better ventilation could save it a small fortune.

The government’s view is that there is a need for regulation to address the issues informed in part by a study that shows that very few homes meet the current minimum ventilation provisions recommended in ADF 2010: 2006.

The government audited 55 sites for compliance to ADF and only 2 sites complied to the 2006 regulations.

Fact Sheets

On 27 June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to set its net zero greenhouse gas emissions target in law. To achieve this by 2050, updates to Part L and F of the building regulations come into force as of 15 June 2022.

Naturally the pace of change and ongoing debate around this has caused much disruption among the construction sector. Particularly concerning are tightening background ventilation requirements under Part F, with the Government making trickle vents mandatory for many new frames. In response, REHAU has developed these simple fact sheets as a reliable aid.

Rehau has worked with Glazpart to supply the 4000 link vent to assist window installers and specifiers with complying with part F of the building regulations – which changed last June in advance of the 2025 Future Homes Standards.

Part F covers ventilation. The change saw effectively made trickle vents mandatory within replacement window frames in existing dwellings and specified frames in new builds.

In response, Rehau has incorporated Glazpart’s new trickle 4000 Equivalent Air Area (EQA) link vent into its existing range alongside the company’s bigger 5000 EQA and the smaller 2500 EQA Link Vents. Its compact size alongside the inclusion of fixing clips enables easier and faster installation into window frames and sashes. The 4000 link vent has the advantage of easily complying with habitable, kitchen and bathroom ventilation regulations (8000 EQA).

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Covid-19 is a new strain of Coronavirus which spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop a serious illness.