Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Fenestration Digital. As the industry continues to evolve at an incredible pace, this issue celebrates the innovation, collaboration, and craftsmanship that define today’s fenestration sector. Across the UK, we’re seeing businesses investing in new technologies, expanding their capabilities, and raising standards — all while navigating a landscape increasingly shaped by sustainability and safety. From FDM’s groundbreaking Level 3 Diploma in Fire Door Installation to Sheerline’s recognition as a 2025 WIRED Trailblazer, this month’s stories highlight how training, technology, and forward-thinking design are reshaping the built environment. We also spotlight RENOLIT’s advances in exterior film technology, Coastal Group’s new London Brand Centre, and Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd’s double nomination at the G25 Awards, all demonstrating the sector’s energy and excellence. As the National Fenestration Awards approach later this month, the excitement across the industry is palpable. These awards remind us that progress is powered not just by innovation, but by the people and partnerships driving it forward every day. Whether you’re here to catch up on the latest product developments, celebrate the achievements of your peers, or find inspiration for your next project, we hope this edition informs, engages, and motivates you. Thank you, as always, for reading and for being part of our growing
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FDM – TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST GQA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN INSTALLATION OF FIRE RESISTANT DOORSETS
FDM – Training & Development (FDM), a leading fire door training provider, has launched its GQA Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets. This vocational qualification certifies individuals as having the necessary skills and knowledge to install fire resistant doorsets safely and competently. The 73-credit diploma has been developed with awarding body GQA Qualifications and construction training provider National Skills Centre. It comprises 11 core units, four optional units, and 226 guided learning hours — 159 more guided learning hours and up to 12 additional units than its closest competitor. It is the second of FDM’s “super series” qualifications, after it launched its Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets earlier this year. The Fire Door Installation Diploma focuses on the required practical skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours (SKEB) needed for competent fire door installation, as well as guidance on ensuring installation meets legislative standards. Assessment content includes the processes to plan and carry out fire door installation, guidance for completing fire door installation checks and records, and the importance of Continuing Professional Development for fire door installers. Candidates gain experience by installing six different fire-resistant door types, made of multiple materials including timber, composite, and steel; this is unique to this qualification. Learners are then assessed onsite to demonstrate practical implementation of this training, their SKEB, and their ongoing competence in a workplace environment. Since launching in February 2024, FDM has educated more than 1,200 industry professionals from across the supply chain about fire door safety best practices, bridging industry knowledge gaps. It has been recognised as a leader throughout the industry, winning Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters Awards and Training Company of the Year at the 2024 National Fenestration Awards. Nicola John, Managing Director of FDM – Training & Development, said: “We’re driving change with
our robust and holistic training and assessments. Our ‘super series’ of Level 3 qualifications has been created by and for the construction industry, meeting their unique fire door safety needs by helping them become more competent and compliant. By bridging knowledge gaps for fire door installers, we’re raising safety standards for everyone.” Martin Sadler, Qualifications and Product Development Manager at GQA Qualifications, said: “We’re continuing to shape the industry with the Level 3 Diploma in Fire Door Installation, providing a modernised approach to qualification delivery and assessment. We’re working to ensure the next generation of fire door installers are qualified, developing their ongoing competence journey, and demonstrating how they are meeting the requirements of the 2022 Building Safety Act: this qualification is a major step in that mission.” Debra Green, Business Owner of National Skills Centre, noted: “With this qualification, we’re changing industry standards for installer competence. By being comprehensive and exploring both practical and legislative requirements of fire door installation, we are creating a safer, more knowledgeable construction workforce.” Register for the Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets and FDM’s other accredited qualifications and courses here.
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Steven Elliott, Director, DirectFix Glazing Contractors, said: “I’ve worked with Sheerline products a lot – they’re engineered so well, and I can see the thought that goes into them.” When asked about the project, Jordan King, Rhino Aluminium’s Order Processing Manager, Production Controller, and CAD Designer, said: “The Classic Heritage Door has been our standout product.
A property in Eastry, Kent, has undergone a sensitive upgrade thanks to the addition of Sheerline’s Classic Heritage Door. The project is the result of a collaboration between fabricators Rhino Aluminium and installers DirectFix Glazing Contractors. Due to the age and location of the property, authentic heritage styling was a must. The homeowners opted for the doors to be finished in Brun 2650 Sable – Metallic Texture to compliment the zinc cladding. This consistency creates an architecturally refined
Customers love its slim sightlines, traditional styling, and modern performance. It’s the perfect blend of heritage and innovation.” Since becoming a Sheerline fabricator three years ago, the partnership between Sheerline and Rhino Aluminium has flourished. This is in part because both company’s values align, placing an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, UK manufacturing, and high-quality products. Jordan continued: “Working with Sheerline has been a great experience from day one. Their products are innovative, well-engineered, and they’re supported by a team that understands what fabricators need – it’s a partnership that makes a real difference to our business.”
As a system designed with fabricators and installers in mind, working with Sheerline has provided Rhino Aluminium with tangible benefits. Jordan explained: “Our customers get premium, installer-friendly products with outstanding thermal efficiency and modern styling.”
For Rhino Aluminium, the core Sheerline products the company supplies alongside the Classic Heritage Door are the S1 Roof Lantern, the Prestige Lift & Slide Patio Door, and the Prestige window system. The latter was recently specified for a commercial project in Ramsgate. Jordan said: “We recently supplied the Prestige system for two blocks of flats on the former gas works site local to us in Ramsgate. The system’s strength, thermal performance, and design flexibility made it the perfect choice for this large-scale development.” To find out more about the Sheerline advantage, call the team directly on 01332 978 000 or email: info@ sheerline.com. For more information about Rhino Aluminium, contact the team on 01843 446679 or visit the website here: rhinoaluminium.co.uk, and DirectFix can be contacted by emailing: info@dirextfixgc.co.uk.
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In contemporary architecture, the demand for seamless integration between technology and design continues to grow. Nowhere is this more evident than in entrance systems, where the challenge lies in balancing automation, accessibility, and aesthetics. Underfloor drive systems for swing doors offer architects an elegant, discreet solution— one that delivers all the benefits of automation
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Hardware supplier VBH has introduced a range of profile related catalogues to help their customers quickly find products from the vast VBH range. The selection covers what VBH describes as the most popular PVCu and aluminium systems currently in use in the UK. Each catalogue is tailored to the individual system, meaning that everything listed is suitable to the reader’s needs. As well as products from VBH’s own hardware and furniture brand, greenteQ, each catalogue also includes relevant hardware from VBH’s key supply partners including AGB, Cotswold, Roto, Securistyle, Weiss-Chemie and Yale amongst others. Gary Gleeson from VBH says “We initially produced a profile related catalogue to suit
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The National Fenestration Awards are happy to announce that leading profile systems company, Deceuninck UK, are the official trophy sponsors of the 2025 NFAs. On October 25th, the industry will gather at the prestigious Doncaster Racecourse for a day and evening of entertainment, networking, food and drink, as well as to announce and crown the winners of the 2025 National Fenestration Awards. And it will be Deceuninck UK who will be front and centre of the awards celebration. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has been putting together the shortlists across a host of different categories, and then voting in those shortlists to determine who will be crowned winners for 2025.
Sarah Rogers, Operations Director at the National Fenestration Awards, said: “we’re excited to welcome Deceuninck UK as official trophy sponsors for this year’s awards. They are a great brand within our market and we are pleased to be working with them in such an important part of the awards!” Carol Hearn, Marketing Manager at Deceuninck UK, commented: “we are very happy to be official trophy sponsors at this year’s National Fenestration Awards. We are already looking forward to seeing hundreds of our industry colleagues at Doncaster Racecourse on October 25th for what is set to be a fantastic event!” Tickets for the 2025 National Fenestration Awards ceremony have sold out in record time, cementing the awards as the industry’s must attend event in the yearly calendar.
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DIRECT TRADE (YORKSHIRE) LTD SHORTLISTED FOR TWO CATEGORIES AT G25 AWARDS Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd, a proud VEKA fabricator, has been announced as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious G25 Awards. The company has been shortlisted for Fabricator of the Year, while team member Jason Gostling has been named a finalist in the Rising Star category. The Fabricator of the Year shortlist recognises businesses that demonstrate outstanding product quality, customer service and innovation. As one of the UK’s leading VEKA fabricators, Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd has continued to strengthen its reputation across the fenestration sector with consistent investment in technology, product development and customer support. Meanwhile, the Rising Star nomination acknowledges emerging talent within the industry. Jason Gostling has quickly established himself as a key member of the Direct Trade team, with his commitment, technical expertise and drive marking him out as one to watch for the future. Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd Sales Director Mark Powell, commented: “It’s a real honour to be recognised in two categories at this year’s G25 Awards. Being shortlisted for Fabricator of the Year is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our entire team, while Jason’s Rising Star nomination underlines the strength of the next generation in our industry.”
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“Direct Trade and VEKA’s relationship has gone from strength to strength this year, cemented with a new 10 year supply partnership. We’re delighted they have been shortlisted for Fabricator of the Year and look forward to celebrating the event together in November.” The winners of the G25 Awards will be announced on Friday 28th November at a ceremony held in London, where companies and individuals from across the glazing and fenestration sectors will come together to celebrate achievement and excellence.
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FDM – TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT NAMED FIRE SOLUTION OF THE YEAR AT THE 2025 LONDON CONSTRUCTION AWARDS
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Industry-leading film manufacturer and colour specialist RENOLIT has joined the growing National Fenestration Awards as the official sponsor of the PVCu Systems Company Of The Year category. They join a host of other fantastic brands in supporting this year’s NFAs, as the number of companies sponsoring categories continues to grow. RENOLIT has a presence in over 30 countries, employs more than 5000 people, and operates in multiple sectors, including the fenestration industry. They are the leading name in exterior films and colour in our sector. Sarah Rogers, Operations Director at the National Fenestration Awards, commented: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome RENOLIT on board as the official sponsor of the PVCu Systems Company of the Year category. This category is always highly competitive, so it makes total sense for RENOLIT, with its extensive connections to this part
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Sheerline can reveal it has been named a 2025 WIRED Trailblazer. The awards, which were launched by HSBC UK and WIRED Consulting, recognise mid-sized scale-ups that are growing quickly and using innovation to tackle social, economic, and environmental challenges. Receiving this award highlights what Sheerline has achieved in a relatively short space of time thanks to the right strategy, investment, people, and products. The result has been a range of perfectly matched, fully-suited products, an OTIF consistently above 99%, and multiple award wins. A special event was held at Cleaver & Wake in Nottingham to celebrate the East Midlands-based recipients of this year’s awards. It provided an opportunity to meet with likeminded business leaders from the region who share the same values and growth mindset. Ross Hartshorn, Sheerline’s Technical Production Director, attended the event and said: “It was fantastic to meet so many likeminded and inspiring business
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Thermal expansion causes more than frustration, it leads to operation issues, costly callbacks and disappointed end-users. autoLock AV4 is the turning point. It’s precision autoLocking system delivers consistently low operating force whatever the weather. Even as doors expand or contract, autoLock AV4 keeps working smoothly and securely where others fail. This reliability matters to everyone. Fabricators benefit from fewer returns, installers gain a solution they can fit and forget, and homeowners enjoy a door that operates with ease season after season. AV4 is not just another lock, it is the point where performance problems stop and peace of mind begins.
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