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6 | JANUARY 2026
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FDM takes Training and Development Initiative of the Year at G25 Awards
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FDM by UAP Ltd has won Training and Development Initiative of the Year at the G25 Awards, recognising its practical, lifecycle-based approach to raising competence and accountability across the fire door industry. Established in 2004, the G Awards recognise innovation, technical excellence and outstanding performance across the UK glass and glazing sector.
The win follows FDM’ s consecutive Training Company of the Year title at the 2025 National
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Fenestration Awards and a London Construction Awards win earlier this year. Together, these three awards reflect recognition from across the built environment- glazing, fenestration and construction- and underline the difference FDM is making industry-wide.
Launched in 2024 as the UK’ s first hands-on training academy dedicated solely to fire doors, FDM has trained more than 1,200 professionals in 18 months and holds GQA accreditation and CITB approval.
In 2025 FDM convened a
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national roundtable on fire door competence chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, who described FDM as“ an exemplar of good practice.” Insights from the event shaped FDM’ s report, Raising Standards in the Fire Door Industry, adding weight to calls for practical competence at every stage of the fire door lifecycle.
Nicola John, Managing Director at FDM by UAP Ltd, said:“ The fact that glazing, fenestration and construction audiences have all recognised FDM this year shows the industry
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is moving decisively towards real-world training and measurable standards. We’ ll keep pushing forward with partners |
to build a safer, more competent built environment.”
www. fdmltd. co. uk
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Strengthened Partnership to Support Growth and Sustainability
JJ Harrison Windows has renewed its long-standing partnership with Eurocell as the business looks ahead to a new phase of investment and expansion.
From humble beginnings in 1998, with just £ 1,000 in the bank, JJ Harrison Windows has grown from a two-person start-up into a thriving business employing more than 70 people. The company currently employs 10 apprentices across installation and production roles, helping to develop future talent for the industry.
With around 90 % of its work in the new-build sector, JJ Harrison supplies both national and regional housebuilders and continues to fabricate Eurocell’ s Logik system, a high-performance product containing an average of 40 % recycled material.
Nicola Harrison, Company Secretary at JJ Harrison Windows, said:“ Our partnership with Eurocell has been instrumental to our growth. They understand our business, our challenges and our ambitions, and they’ ve supported us every step of the way – from product innovation to technical expertise and on-the-ground support.”
Rising demand from housebuilders for flush casement windows and Agate grey foils has also seen JJ Harrison expand its manufacturing setup to offer greater flexibility and faster turnaround times.
JJ Harrison is a fantastic example of how partnership can drive genuine business success. Their growth has been fuelled by hard work, adaptability, and a strong commitment to sustainability, and we’ re proud to continue supporting them.”
www. eurocell. co. uk
MORLEY GLASS SUPPORTS LEEDS CHILDREN’ S HEART SURGERY WARD
Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass has supported a charity that plays a vital role in families affected by congenital heart disease( CHD) – an umbrella term used to describe any heart condition or defect that develops in the womb, before a baby is born.
The Children’ s Heart Surgery Fund( CHSF) has awarded over £ 10 million in grants to the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and the region’ s supporting hospitals since it was formed in 1988, helping countless CHD patients and their families.
Morley Glass has become the charity’ s latest sponsor of the Wellbeing Trolley, providing funds to ensure the trolley is fully stocked as well as hands-on support for a day. This circulates around the ward every week to provide patients and their families with little comforts to brighten up their hospital stay free of charge, such as drinks, crisps and sweets, as well as colouring books, crayons, small toys and toiletries.
The company’ s Managing Director, Ian Short, and Marketing Coordinator, Charlotte Gilbert, recently had the pleasure of being able to take the trolley around the department and get to meet many of the patients.
Ian said:“ A massive thank you to the amazing charity supporting the ward for everything they do – from helping families through the toughest times to funding life-saving equipment and accommodation. We’ re so proud to play a small part in their incredible work.”
Find out more about the Children’ s Heart Surgery Fund( CHSF) at www. chsf. org. uk