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Doors & Windows

LOW-THRESHOLD OPTION ADDED TO LEADING SLIDING DOOR RANGE

» REHAU HAS ANNOUNCED THE launch of its new SLINOVA low-threshold sliding door, expanding its highly successful SLINOVA range and offering fabricators and installers a more accessible, solution.
The new feature builds on the strong market performance of the existing SLINOVA system, which recently celebrated the end of its first year in production. During this time, over eight
thousand doors have been manufactured in the UK – reaffirming its position as one of REHAU’ s most in-demand products.
SLINOVA’ s success is down to multiple factors, including its simplicity of fabrication and installation compared to other sliding door options. Its sleek aesthetic, streamlined profile, and customisable options, including 20 colour combinations, make SLINOVA a standout in the wider REHAU product portfolio.
Driven by growing customer demand, the low-threshold has been designed to support easier, more seamless access between indoor and outdoor spaces. The system is suitable for applications where accessibility is a priority, including for wheelchair users and individuals with reduced mobility.
Clare Higgins, Senior Product Manager at REHAU UK, said:“ The SLINOVA range has already proven itself as a dependable, fabricator-friendly solution, and the new low-threshold option builds directly on that success. We developed it in response to clear market demand for accessible, sliding doors that don’ t compromise on performance or design. This addition gives fabricators even more flexibility, while helping specifiers meet the evolving needs of modern living environments.”
The new design incorporates an aluminium thermal break to maximise energy efficiency, while optional clip-on ramps and tread plates can be added where enhanced accessibility is needed.
Fabricators will also benefit from the same straightforward manufacturing process that has contributed to SLINOVA’ s success. The low-threshold version requires only straight cuts and end caps with no need for end milling, integrating seamlessly into the door assembly and ensuring efficient production without added complexity. As with the wider SLINOVA range, the low-threshold model is part of a broader system approach rather than a standalone product.
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Successful Pvc-U Recycling Partnership Expands Ahead Of 2026 Rollout

» EUROCELL, THE UK’ S leading manufacturer and recycler of PVC-U windows and doors, has announced the expansion of its successful recycling partnership with Biffa, following a highly effective trial designed to help the trade recycle more post-consumer PVC-U waste than ever before. The initiative, which has already diverted over 85 tonnes of domestic PVC-U
from landfill, will be extended to additional regions and locations throughout 2026.
Joy Naylor, Manufacturing & Recycling Director, said:“ Our partnership with Biffa has had a tremendous impact on our sustainability efforts, allowing us to divert large volumes of post-consumer PVC-U from landfill. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to a closed-loop recycling process, reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable future for both our customers and the environment.”
A significant volume of PVC-U from window and door replacements still ends up in landfill, despite the material being highly recyclable. Smaller
installers and sole traders, who undertake much of this work, have historically had limited access to practical recycling options, with PVC-U often being bulky, awkward to store, and ultimately treated as general waste.
To address this, Eurocell set out to make products more sustainable by reducing virgin plastic content, while offering customers a simple, accessible recycling route for post-consumer material.
Working with Biffa, Eurocell launched a domestic and smallload PVC-U collection trial in February 2023. Operating within a 30-mile radius of NE28( North Tyneside), the service allowed installers to request collections via branches
or phone, with Biffa’ s reactive fleet picking up material directly from homes, depots, and small trade sites.
Biffa consolidated the material at three regional transfer stations, soon to increase to 10 under the expanded partnership, before sending it to Eurocell’ s specialist recycling facilities. The system was designed to handle everything from small domestic loads to bulk skips, opening up recycling access to traders of all sizes for the first time.
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