John Roper traces The Fabricator's long history as he introduces a new look and bulkier issues available in several formats on www.profinder.eu He also sees big things for the window sector in 2026 so long as we can mechanise further to overcome labour shortages/a workshy society. He references the story of two apprentices…one who didn’t turn up and one who walked out before lunchtime from one of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Roper asks: ‘Is there still anybody out there who wants to do a proper day’s work anymore?’
A video tutorial
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Coming full circle
The Council for Aluminium in Building has reported significant growth in its closed loop recycling scheme, marking its strongest year of member participation since the programme was launched said CEO Nigel Headford at CAB’s 31st annual general meeting.
Schüco UK & Ireland has appointed Benedikt Herweg as its new managing director, effective immediately. This is a strategic decision that, according to Schüco, marks a new chapter in the company’s growth and commitment to excellence.
Cleaner, cutting edge
Euroglaze, the Barnsley-based Rehau trade fabricator, continues to invest in its improvement programme, with two new machines designed to improve the quality and precision of its frames. Euroglaze has now added a Haffner double mitre saw for ancillaries and a Haffner CNC corner cleaner.
A new Pioneer
Pioneer Trading Company has added a Graf SLS single head CNC sill welder from Haffner. Haffner claims that the machine is the first and only singlehead CNC welder specifically designed to deliver seamless bay sills.