Glazpart is pleased to announce that its Link Vent premium finish ranges are now available in handy packs of either 10 canopies or internal vents to help companies only buy the stock they need and add more value, both in terms of revenue and kerb appeal for homeowners.

The premium finishes available in the new handy sized packs are the Premium Woodgrain range, Premium Vac Foiled range, Premium Sprayed Colours, Super Matt Finishes.

Dean Bradley, Glazpart sales Director explained the rationale behind the new packs. “We are constantly listening to our customers and found that with the average number of windows per property being approximately ten, many companies only require Link Vents with premium finishes for just a few jobs a year. So rather than tie up stock, space and cash in excess stock, the new 10 packs mean that companies can order almost per job. This means they will not need to carry large stocks of Link Vent premium finishes and woodgrains. The new 10 packs will be ideal for fabricators who only need premium finishes occasionally.”

The “Link Vent” range sizes include 5000, 4000 and 2500 EQA. 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 many fabricators and installers across the UK are using Glazpart’s Link Vent products.

To see the Link Vent full colour range including the premium colour ranges please visit:  Colour Options | Glazpart. 

Glazpart is delighted to announce that Fay Bibi has been promoted to the newly created role of Sales Manager – Custom and Speciality Products.

Fay has built a formidable career in the plastics manufacturing industry for more than 30 years which has included extensive experience and knowledge in specialist custom and bespoke mouldings. At Glazpart, Fay’s work on a portfolio of window components for locking, packing, fitting, toe and heeling, ventilating and assembling windows has improved and protected countless windows and doors during shipping, storage and installation.

In addition to Fay’s substantial experience in product development, she has also looked after some of Glazpart’s top 100 UK customers and helped grow Glazpart’s account base in system houses, fabricators, installers and distribution sectors.

On her new role Fay commented,

Dean Bradley, Sales Director, Glazpart commented, “We are delighted that Fay will spearhead our specialist and bespoke products range. Fay’s experience in product and market development and expert knowledge will be invaluable as we continue our growth strategies across all sectors. Given her successful track record at Glazpart, I am sure that Fay will excel in this new and vital role.”

Leading glazing component manufacturer Glazpart is delighted to announce that the Plastics Industry Awards (PIA) 2023 has shortlisted Glazpart’s product the Link Vent 4000 as a finalist for the award of “New Product of the Year”.

On receiving the news, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director, commented, “All at Glazpart are thrilled with the news of this nomination which recognises and rewards the best of the entire plastics industry. Looking at the finalists, it’s clear there is some serious competition, so to be a finalist is an incredible achievement in its own right.”

Last year Glazpart’s innovative Link Vent product won the National Fenestration Award (NFA) for Window Component of the Year and this year the latest addition to Link Vent range, the Link Vent 4000 is fast becoming one of the most popular ventilation solutions for glazing companies with notable increases in both sales and production volumes each passing month.

The Link Vent 4000 was launched in June 2022, in time for the changes to the Building Regulations (Approved Document F – means of ventilation). The result has seen a simple and effective solution for compliance for rooms and windows of all sizes, with the required background ventilation being produced via Link Vents in replacement windows and doors. Glazpart’s Link Vent 4000 enables the fenestration market to easily comply with the new regulations without having to compromise on the visual appearance of windows and doors and potential resistance from homeowners.

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

Being a finalist, Glazpart will be able to use the official PIA finalists’ logo to promote the news in its communications in the run up to the event. The full list of finalists is available to view on the Plastics Industry Awards website.

The winners will be announced at the Plastics Industry Awards on Friday 17 November 2023 at the London InterContinental Park Lane.

Dean Bradley added, “We are very excited at being a finalist and look forward to representing not only Glazpart, but also the glazing sector at this prestigious multi-sector event in November.”

Hear about the great support from our Glazpartners and see the great window and door products they showed on the stand and the likely future developments of the business and the markets in the future.

Glazpart has lent it’s backing to the Glazing Summit again – and will sponsor the event for the third time running.

Taking place on Thursday, October 12 at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, the Glazing Summit will again feature panellists from some of the leading companies in the industry discussing the biggest issues facing fenestration.

Dean Bradley, who was recently appointed onto the Board of Glazpart Group of Companies as Sales Director, was part of two debates at last year’s Glazing Summit with peers – one on the regulation minefield and the other on the supply chain.

“It was great to be part of the discussions around legislation and the supply chain, and both will continue to be a focus for the industry this year too,” said Dean.

“The Glazing Summit is one of the major events for the industry and it’s important that we align the Glazpart brand with it. We are looking forward to another packed day of debates and connecting with the industry.”

The specialist injection moulding company, which leads the way in the design and manufacture of plastic glazing accessories and produces an extensive stable of quality window system components and trickle vents, is a Premium sponsor and will have a stand at the event.

Leading polymer manufacturer REHAU has worked with injection moulder Glazpart to supply the 4000 Link Vent, to assist window installers and specifiers with complying to the Part F building regulations.

June 2022 saw updates to Approved Part F of the Future Homes Standards, which covers ventilation. The change saw trickle vents become mandatory within replacement window frames in existing dwellings and specified frames in new builds.

In response, REHAU have 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 for 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).

Dean Bradley, Sales Director at Glazpart Ltd said:

Offering further support for the navigation of changing regulations, REHAU have created its ‘In The Frame’ initiative. As part of the programme, the polymer manufacturer has published a series of four fact sheets guiding professionals through the changes made to ventilation and energy efficiency requirements under the Future Homes Standards.

Mark Gajda, Head of Technical Services and Certification at REHAU adds: “In practical terms, we have launched legislation compliant frames and accessories, such as the Glazpart 4000 Link Vent, with product transparency to offer standard solutions for installers. While our ‘In The Frame’ initiative delves into the technical aspect of the update to Part F and Part L, covering Ventilation and energy efficiency respectively, in order to support specifiers.”

2022 in the fenestration industry has, in some respects, been tumultuous. Whether that’s the exit from the pandemic, material availability, rising costs (not least power) or regulatory change. The latter seems to have created the most column inches and online commentary.

However, this has sadly been brought into a clear focus with the result of the events in Rochdale following the death of a two-year-old in 2020; Awaab Ishak. In this instance, a coroner ruled that a direct contributary factor was a lack of ventilation in the one-bedroomed flat in which his family lived and was as a consequence full of mould build up. You will have seen this in the press at the time.

This is I feel where there is a link. The fenestration industry needs to take on board that part of the reasons for some changes in regulation are actually because there is a problem, which in our day-to-day work, we don’t see it. There has been talk of unnecessary regulation, interference, conspiracy and questions of how can get around the provision of background ventilation in windows. But this case demonstrates that there is a need to provide background ventilation in its many forms to prevent this happening again.

The only guarantee following this is that there will, in all likelihood, be greater regulation of landlords to provide safe environments for renters to live in and as a sector we should be encouraging this by offering these products as regulated, you never know they may be right.

The way highly airtight properties are used today leads to moisture build-up and it has to go somewhere, even if it’s purged through an open window. Unfortunately, we don’t all do this – especially in the middle of a cost of living crisis – and as I type this article, looking over a snow-covered vista, I’m probably not going to open my window.

There is a possible learning point here for those in the fenestration industry. There is only one guarantee in life, things always change and those that look at the regulations have a broad perspective and may actually be trying to make things better for your customers. Sometimes we have to do things differently.

Glazpart is pleased to announce that Dean Bradley has joined the Board of Glazpart Group of Companies as Sales Director.

Dean joined Glazpart in 2012 as Sales and Marketing Manager and has been instrumental in developing the business over the last decade, with continuous unprecedented sales growth.

In addition to growing sales, Dean has worked closely with Glazpart’s Technical and Design Team implementing a strong product development strategy that has introduced many new products to the glass, glazing, construction, industrial and automotive sectors.

On his appointment, Dean commented,