19 May 2026

The Glazpart team is looking forward to “PiGs Talking Shop with Glazpartners” in Bristol on 25 June. It is the third Talking Shop of the year and it promises to be one of the best yet with technical experts from:

• BFRC (British Fenestration Ratings Council)
• CAB (Council for Aluminium in Building)
• Fenestrology
• GGF (Glass and Glazing Federation)
• Glazpart
• Rapierstar
• Soudal Network

The Talking Shop takes place at Brown and Bye, Brunel Quay in Bristol on 25 June from 4pm, when visitors can meet Technical Glazpartners from across the supply chain and the Glazpart team to discuss industry issues.

Talking Shop with Glazpartners offers companies the chance to freely discuss industry issues and air concerns with a range of technical experts willing to share ideas, information and solutions, all in an informal and relaxed setting.

Look ahead to the Bristol event, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented, “We always look forward to the PiGs events and historically Bristol is one of the best events. For this Talking Shop we have a wide range of experts including Richard Sellman, Managing Director of BFRC, our latest Technical Glazpartner who will be on hand to share his expertise on testing, certification, window energy ratings and more. It promises to be a great event and if you are going to PiGs Bristol, why not come along an hour earlier at 4pm to get the full benefit of our latest Talking Shop.”

If you are going to PiGs Bristol next month why not come along an hour early (4pm) where you will be welcomed by the Glazpart team Dean Bradley, Andy Lobban and Melanie Bivens.

To book your PiGs place please visit: People In Glazing -Bristol Tickets, Thursday 25 June  •  5 PM – 10 PM | Eventbrite.

To find out more about the award winning Glazpartners programme please visit the Glazpart web page Glazpartners – Glazpart.

18 May 2026

Glazpart is pleased to announce that BFRC (British Fenestration Rating Council) has joined the Glazpartners initiative.

The British Fenestration Rating Council (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. But BFRC is now so much more than that.

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 Sellman commented;

“At BFRC, collaboration is key to the success of what we do and with 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.”

BFRC’s services include: CWCT Testing Services, Barrier Testing Services, IGU Evaluation Services, U-value calculation, Energy Rating certification, BS EN 1279 – Part 6: 2008, Weather rig testing R&D services and more.

The award winning 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
• Receipt of Glazpartners News – a monthly e-newsletter delivered direct to your inbox with the latest Glazpart news
• Invitations to Glazpart private events (e.g. Talking Shops, G-Awards Pre-Drinks)

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

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

21st April 2026

Glazpart is pleased to announce that Keystone Market Research has joined the Glazpartners initiative.

With almost two decades of experience in the fenestration industry, Charlotte Hawkes formed Keystone Market Research in 2023 to fill the gap in the market for accurate market intelligence upon which companies can base strong business strategies.

Keystone offers bespoke research support for companies in the industry and produces a series of off-the-shelf studies, including an annual Fenestration Market Statistics and Forecast Report which has valuable market analysis and insights, including the overall size of the UK market, how it has changed in recent years and how this breaks down into different materials and product types.

The company also publishes a quarterly series of Consumer Fenestration Trends reports which look at consumer preferences for different window, door and extension roof styles and indicated spend over short to long time periods in various home improvement areas, as well as regular special features including smart home technology, marketing tools and hardware, with the next issue focusing on aluminium.

On joining the Glazpartners initiative, Charlotte commented, “Keystone joining Glazpartners was an easy decision for us. Our mission has always been to support the fenestration industry by delivering reliable, data-driven insights that businesses can confidently use to shape their strategies. A key part of that commitment is sharing our research as widely as possible. Glazpartners provides exactly the kind of collaborative forum the industry needs – bringing companies together to discuss challenges, opportunities and future direction. Being invited to participate is something we’re genuinely proud of, as it gives us another valuable platform to share our insights. In a challenging market, access to trustworthy information is more important than ever, helping companies position themselves effectively, uncover growth opportunities and make informed decisions with confidence, and we’re pleased to be able to bring this to the Glazpartners network.”

Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director added, “Glazpart has always developed strategies based on qualitative research. It is vital for any business to know market sizes, trends and to be aware of the extent external events can influence the market. Keystone not only conducts thorough research but also produces excellent insightful reports. Naturally, we are delighted to welcome Keystone into the Glazpartners initiative. I have no doubt their technical expertise will continue to help companies in our industry with accurate and meaningful market intelligence.”

If you are a company working in the UK fenestration industry, whether you want to analyse market trends, assess brand perception, receive reliable insights to improve your customer experiences and develop your business strategies, then contact Keystone on 01788 316065 or email charlotte@keystonemr.co.uk.

The award winning 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
• Receipt of Glazpartners News – a monthly e-newsletter delivered direct to your inbox with the latest Glazpart news
• Invitations to Glazpart private events (e.g. Talking Shop, G Awards Pre-Drinks)

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

24th March 2026

Following a successful first “Talking Shop with Glazpartners” event in Birmingham in February, the next Talking Shop is in Belfast on the 23^rd of April in conjunction with PIGs (People in Glazing Society).

The next Talking Shop takes place at Whites Tavern (the same venue as PiGs) from 4pm when visitors can meet the experts – technical Glazpartners from across the supply chain including the Glazpart team, who will be more than happy to hear views on industry issues, share their knowledge and offer potential solutions. Experts from GGF, Soudal and Rapierstar have already been confirmed.

Talking Shop with Glazpartners offers companies the chance to discuss industry issues and air concerns with technical experts who can share ideas, information and solutions, all in an informal and relaxed setting.

Ahead of the next event, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented; “We were delighted with the first Talking Shop in Birmingham last month The feedback received was very positive and it was great that so many technical experts attended from across the glass, glazing and fenestration supply chain. We are now looking forward to the next Talking Shop in Belfast where we will undoubtedly hear fresh perspectives on industry issues and with our technical experts, be ready to share our in depth knowledge.”

Anyone in the industry going to PiGs Belfast in April is encouraged to go along to the venue an hour early (4pm) to meet the experts, at “Talking Shop with Glazpartners”. To book your PiGs place please visit: People In Glazing – BELFAST Tickets, Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 from 5 pm to 10 pm | Eventbrite.

24th March 2026

Glazpart is pleased to announce the appointment of Artin Hakimi as Senior Product Design Engineer.

Artin, a mechanical design engineer, has extensive experience in product development across safety equipment, fire detection systems, robotics, and consumer products.

Since graduating in Product Design Engineering from De Montfort University, Artin has enjoyed a successful career in product design, working with multi-disciplinary teams and international manufacturers to develop high-quality engineered products.

As well as mechanical design, Artin’s specialisms include injection moulding, design for manufacturability as well as delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions from conceptualization through to production.

On Artin’s appointment, Mark O’Mahoney, Glazpart Operations and Technical Director commented, “Artin joins Glazpart’s in house design team in a Senior Designer’s Role, bringing his knowledge and industry experience to ensure we continue to develop, and enhance our product design team’s capabilities for all our customers. Artin’s collaborative and progressive approach will align our business objectives in giving customers a one-stop-shop, from design, prototyping through to manufacture.”

On his new role, Artin added, “I’m delighted to be joining Glazpart and contributing to a company with a strong reputation for innovation in plastic injection moulding. I’m particularly excited with the opportunity to apply my experience in product development and design for manufacturability to support the creation of high-quality, efficient solutions for customers. I look forward to working with the team to continue developing innovative products and strengthening Glazpart’s position in the market.”

This latest appointment once again shows Glazpart’s consistent investment in more resources and expertise to ensure timely supply of high quality components for multiple sectors.

11th March 2026

Since the outset of the GGP Installer Awards in 2020, Glazpart has been a consistent advocate and supporter of this unique event which celebrates and promotes excellence in glazing installation.

Fay Bibi, Glazpart’s Custom and Speciality Products Manager has been a judge of the awards for the last three years, bringing in-depth knowledge from her vast experience of the UK fenestration sector to the judging panel to select the worthy winners.

On the 2026 awards, Fay commented “It was an absolute honour once again to be invited to judge the GGP Installer Awards and assess the best work in the glazing industry.  This year’s entries were interesting and it was great to see many companies submitting high quality entries supported by excellent case studies, that clearly shows evidence of their professional workmanship. I am looking forward to the awards gala event in Manchester on 19^th March. It promises to be another great and memorable occasion.”

The GGP Installer Awards take place in Manchester Midland Hotel on 19th March and will be hosted by BBC sports presenter, Mike Bushell. The event is sold out, but you can view all the categories and shortlisted entries on  GGP Installer Awards 2026