MACO UK is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of supporting the UK window and door industry with high-performance hardware solutions, technical expertise, and long-standing partnerships. Founded in 1986, the first MACO UK office and warehouse was located in Dartford before relocating to the market-leading sales, distribution, and innovation centre in Sittingbourne in 2000, where it continues to operate today. Over the past 40 years, MACO UK has pla

Leading aluminium systems manufacturer Reynaers Aluminium UK has appointed Jim Smith as its new Managing Director. With more than 30 years’ experience in the building products industry, Jim will lead the company’s growth, strengthen its commercial capability and further expand Reynaers’ presence within the architecture and specification markets. Jim brings extensive leadership experience across the flooring, lighting, and fit-out sectors, with a proven track record in specif

Higher education sports facilities are no longer judged solely on the quality of their equipment or athletic provision. Today, students expect sports buildings that support wellbeing, performance, accessibility and community, with spaces that are practical, durable and designed to meet the demands of modern campus life. As universities continue to invest in student experience and compete to attract and retain students, the quality of interior design within sports facilities h

As part of its What You See Is What You Spec campaign, Senior Architectural Systems is reinforcing the clarity of its environmental information and calling on the wider fenestration industry to move beyond top-line figures and also adopt the same transparent, evidence-based approach. The call to action follows Senior’s publication of a suite of product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its aluminium doors, windows and curtain wall systems which challenge

Instrotech launches its "Perfect Match Challenge" Test Equipment Competition Instrotech, with over 40 years of providing the best in test equipment coupled with exceptional customer support, is celebrating this great summer of sport with an exciting new competition. The “Perfect Match Challenge” will run throughout June and July with the winners receiving their prizes early in August. Entering the competition is easy, go to the “Perfect Match Challenge” webpage. Click on one

A high-rise development in John Street, Newham, has been equipped with a comprehensive life safety solution from Advanced, incorporating SmokeGo smoke control and EvacGo evacuatio alert systems to support a stay‑put fire strategy and enhance resident safety. The project, delivered as part of a wider life safety installation by Simple Life Safety Systems, required a robust and compliant approach to smoke control and evacuation alert across two buildings with different heigh