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Bolton-based fabricator celebrates growth with open day at new Aylesford site
» MARTINDALES TRADE FRAMES Limited( MTF UK), a leading PVCu and aluminium windows and doors fabricator, marked over 20 years of success with the launch of a brand-new trade counter in Kent. Headquartered in Bolton, Greater Manchester, MTF UK has been a proud VEKA fabricator since 2006 and has continued to grow year on year.
The next chapter in their expansion saw the opening of their Kent trade counter at New Hythe Business Park, Aylesford, on 9th October 2025; an opportunity for trade
professionals and VEKA Installers to meet the local MTF UK team, network with industry leaders, and see the latest product innovations first-hand.
Tony Crowther, Director at MTF UK, commented:
“ We’ re really excited to bring MTF UK to Kent and to welcome trade professionals to our new counter on New Hythe Business Park, Aylesford. The open day was a chance to meet the team who will be serving this region and to experience some incredible innovations from our partners. Together with VEKA, Total Hardware and Ultion, we’ ve created a real showstopper.” On display was the VEKA System 10 casement windows in the bevelled finish, available in VEKA’ s new Feinstruktur foils – showcased in both Anthracite Grey and Black. This next-generation foil finish, exclusively available from VEKA, is engineered with built-in protection against scratches, fingerprints and dirt, offering installers and homeowners alike a durable and stylish solution.
MTF UK has also partnered with Total Hardware, who are supplying the Yale SensCheck smart window sensor technology for the demonstration windows. SensCheck allows homeowners to monitor the status of their windows remotely through the Yale Smart Living Home App, delivering added convenience and peace of mind.
Together with Ultion, MTF also showcased their chosen locking barrels: Ultion’ s ALPS solutions meet the toughest 2024 security standards and are proven to protect against six common break-in methods, including thermal manipulation and twist attack. For installers and homeowners alike, Ultion delivers the reassurance of cutting-edge protection combined with ease of use.
www. mtf-uk. co. uk.
Haffner named as finalist in the G25 Awards
» HAFFNER HAS BEEN NAMED A finalist in the Machinery Innovation category at the prestigious G25 Awards, the fourth consecutive year the company has been recognised for its contribution to fabrication machinery excellence.
Matt Thomas, Haffner’ s Managing Director, said:“ We work hard to develop machinery that helps fabricators enhance quality, increase productivity and reduce costs. Award recognition such as this is a welcome endorsement of our approach, and we’ re proud to have achieved four consecutive shortlists.”
This year, Haffner has been nominated for its SL8-FF-TR 8 Head CNC Welding Machine, the only machine in the world capable of seamlessly welding all four corners of a PVC-U frame, along with two seamless timber-effect transoms, simultaneously in a single cycle. The process eliminates the need for cleaning or retouching, allowing fabricators to deliver consistently high-quality windows with improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The SL8-FF-TR is the result of a multi-million-pound investment by Haffner and Graf Synergy and has already been well received by fabricators across the market. As the UK’ s leading supplier of fabrication machinery, Haffner works with fabricators of every size to deliver advanced solutions that support growth and long-term competitiveness. Its portfolio includes new machinery from Haffner, Fom Industrie and Graf Synergy.
With four consecutive G Award nominations and two previous wins, Haffner’ s consistent recognition underlines its position as a trusted partner and a driving force in the future of machinery design for the fenestration industry.
Now in its 21st year, the G Awards remain one of the most respected events in the UK glass and glazing industry, celebrating innovation and achievement across the sector. Winners will be announced on Friday 28 November 2025 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Matt concluded:“ The G Awards is always a highlight of the year and an opportunity to celebrate achievement and connect with colleagues and friends across the industry. It’ s inspiring to see the sector continuing to innovate and drive standards forward. We wish all this year’ s finalists the very best of luck.”
www. haffnerltd. com
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