Category: Updates

The energy efficiency of a home’s windows and doors is extremely important. Large amounts of heat are lost through a …

Coloured uPVC windows are becoming increasingly popular among homeowners. Everyone wants to add a splash of personality to their living …

Modern doors and windows are available in a wide range of colours, but has it always been this way? At …

When it comes to purchasing glass, you want a product that combines strength and durability without costing a small fortune. …

More and more people are spending a large chunk of their time at home, especially since the pandemic. When you …

“We are going to be celebrating this anniversary in style,” Mike Parczuk, Sternfenster’s Managing Director, explained. “We want to encourage …

There are many window and door styles available on the market today. With everything from large aluminium bifold doors to …

Winter is just around the corner, and homeowners across the country are looking for ways to reduce energy usage and …

At Sternfenster, we are proud to bring the unique StyeLine door collection to trade and homeowners across the UK. These …

Sternfenster is the UK’s leading fabricator of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors. We bring high quality products to trade …

At a packed ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in London, where 800 guests gathered to celebrate the very best the …

Sternfenster is one of the biggest trade fabricators of aluminium and uPVC products in the UK. We are a family …

Powder coated aluminium windows provide the perfect blend of strength and style. While colours have long driven the market for …

Sternfenster has launched a new aluminium entrance door, which promises to open-up new opportunities for window companies targeting aspirational homeowners. …

October is National Security Month and the perfect opportunity for homeowners to assess their current home safety measures. Our homes …

Starglaze – Sternfenster’s installation division – recently completed an impressive installation at the newly purchased home of Mr and Mrs …

‘IT’, ‘CRM systems’, ‘virtual showrooms’, ‘barcode tracking’ – this is the language of modern business, argues Sternfenster’s Sales Director Nathan …

In an open letter, Sternfenster’s MD Mike Parczuk shares his views on companies staying afloat as leads slow. It has …

Autumn is here and while this season can be beautiful, it also brings with it bad weather and colder temperatures. …

Don’t be fooled into thinking all aluminium window and door suppliers offer the same opportunities to boost profits, warns Sternfenster’s …

National trade fabricator Sternfenster now supplies the new multipoint Ultion Bolt lock as standard across its full PAS24-certified composite door …

Homeowners today are spoilt for choice when it comes to different door designs. Whatever an individual’s style preferences or design …

Sternfenster has been shortlisted in four categories at this year’s G-Awards, recognising the trade fabricator’s strength in depth, as well …

Sternfenster has just commissioned its new Schirmer cutting and machining centre that forms an integral part of its PVC-U fabrication …

Are you looking for ways to brighten up your living space? Spending time in dark, poorly lit rooms can contribute …

Installing windows and doors can be a lengthy process, even for professionals. However, advancements in bead technology have made it …

Sternfenster has launched a vehicle tracking service, which gives customers greater visibility of their deliveries and feeds through to improved …

There are many ways to make a building stand out, and glazed aluminium curtain walls are a popular example. This …

Heritage homes have a timeless appearance that can be the envy of people living in more recently built properties. Traditional …

What are the best modern uPVC window styles and designs? Here at Sternfenster, we have a stunning range of uPVC …

Established in 1974, Sternfenster is a family-run business and we are proud fabricators of Smart aluminium products. We bring our …

Sternfenster has been recognised as a regional heavyweight by being singled out by the latest East Midlands 200 report. Compiled …

There is no denying that home improvement projects can be pricey. While there are budget friendly options available on the …

Entrance doors are a big part of a property’s overall appearance. Not only will your door make or break the …

If you are planning an exterior door upgrade this summer, there are many important factors to consider before committing to …

Double glazed windows are a popular choice for modern homeowners. Unlike single glass panes, double glazing can keep properties at …

Sternfenster has launched QUICKglaze, a new knock-in glazing bead with co-extruded gaskets for its Visofold 1000 bifolding doors, which helps …

Modern uPVC doors can benefit your home in several different ways. At Sternfenster, we work with industry leading profile systems from …

National trade fabricator Sternfenster has invested in a fleet of Kia EV6 electric cars for its sales team as part …

Here at Sternfenster, we manufacture our aluminium home improvement products to the highest possible standards. This cutting edge design process …

Our aluminium patio doors are made with the newest cutting-edge technology; ultra slim, precision mitred aluminium provides a strong but sleek …

We hosted a roundtable in January to discuss the importance of manufacturing windows and doors sustainably, and to share best …

Over Christmas 2022, the Lincolnshire Food Redistribution Hub had a presentation event celebrating the almost £9,000 raised by businesses and organisations …

Sternfenster picked up the gong for Training & Development Initiative of the Year at the 2022 G-Awards. It’s a massive …

We are thrilled to announce Sternfenster has won a Gold Investors in People (IIP) Award – putting us in the …

Starglaze Windows and Conservatories – Sternfenster’s retail company – won the Family Business of the Year Award at this year’s …

Sternfenster has been announced as a finalist in three categories in this year’s G Awards, demonstrating our commitment to our …

Some people say that we are very good at talking ourselves into a recession, which I think is unfortunately true. …

Lead times for both uPVC and aluminium are back down to five days on key Sternfenster products, as the company …

A quote, often attributed to Einstein, defines ‘insanity’ as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different …

Sternfenster has committed to a £600K-plus investment for a new Schirmer cutting and machining centre for its uPVC fabrication line, …

A big-hearted team from Sternfenster has raised £300 after completing the 2022 Colour Dash, beating their own target and raising …

The prevailing wisdom is that from March 2020 onwards, after the UK entered a series of lockdowns alongside other restrictions …

“People moved online during the pandemic to research and buy home improvement products,” Sternfenster’s Sales Director Nathan Court said. “And …

The UK window and door industry is all I’ve ever known – my father was a salesman for Coldshield before …

Sternfenster staff members are gearing up to participate in the annual Colour Dash fun run. The special event takes place …

Homeowner habits have changed, and they won’t go back to choosing products based solely on price. This means selling strategies …

Sternfenster has added four new lorries to its fleet, prioritising the safety of other road users while ensuring all products …

The interest shown by uPVC fabricators in the aluminium sector over the last decade has been a positive force, driving …

Sternfenster now supplies doors constructed using the latest GRiPCORE technology, which takes composite doors into a new league: they are …

“From June 2020, it has just been absolutely crazy,” says Eamon Shepherd, Managing Director, Falcon Windows. “The number of enquiries …

“It’s very hard to see demand continuing at the levels we’ve seen during the pandemic,” says Nathan Court, Sternfenster sales …

If we’ve learnt anything over the last 18 months or so, it’s to expect the unexpected. It’s been a rough …

Since being founded in 1974 as a family-run business, Sternfenster have prioritised the people at the heart of our business. …

At Sternfenster, we’re set to revolutionise our customer support with the launch of Proposal Builder, a next generation ‘lead to …

Sternfenster customer, Fortress Windows and Conservatories, has said that the service and support we provide through our Sternfenster Plus customer portal …

Sternfenster has been speaking talk Georgie Andrews, Director at Dorset based installer, TWR, about the advantages of our SFPlus customer portal: …

As we look into the future, we can say for certain that there will be uncertainty. Because of this, both …

Sternfenster is among 19 independent suppliers to the home improvement market who have penned an open letter to the fenestration …

Sternfenster’s Managing Director, Mike Parczuk, says that the industry should be ready for a period of change when the Covid …

Kev Wallis is Technical Sales Manager for Lincoln based fabricator, Sternfenster, where he has been an integral part of the …

Sternfenster is developing a new, fully integrated online quotation package that is designed to offer its installer customers a complete, …

Aluminium continues to be one of the most popular building materials for windows, curtain wallings, shop fronts, rooflights and doors. …

We catch up with Patrick Smyth, Managing Director of A1 Glass and Glazing in Brighton, who gives us his advice …

It’s great that everyone is busy but we face a number of challenges – and I don’t only mean those …

Mike Parczuk explains more about new initiatives that have been introduced to improve the mental health and wellbeing of staff, …

We have launched an Employee Assistance Programme, one of several new initiatives that have been introduced to improve the health …

At Sternfenster, we offer a wide range of products that are in heavy demand by homeowners looking to improve their …

While the exact amount of time that we devote to work over the course of a lifetime varies depending on …

I speak to our installers every day. ‘Exhausted’, ‘stretched’, ‘frazzled’, probably describe how they feel best. We’re in a boom …

Installing aluminium bifold doors can seem tricky. After all, these doors have pretty complex designs that require a smooth operation …

“Demand for retail has grown enormously, especially in the last 12 months, and we have enjoyed considerable growth because of …

If window and door retail businesses were hoping for some much-needed time off in 2021, the latest report from Right …

“It’s understandable that after such a long time under lockdown, people want to get out and see other people again, …

Technical Sales Manager, Kev Wallis, reveals some common mistakes made by installers, and how they can be avoided altogether with …

We have responded to a significant rise in demand for aluminium with a 101% increase in output, year-on-year, for Q1 …

We are delivering an industry leading service on aluminium thanks to significant investment in machinery over the last 12 months …

Sternfenster Approved Installers are continuing to benefit from enhanced lead generation and increased sales amid ongoing high levels of activity …

It was the year in which Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President …

Q: What is Sternfenster Plus? Nathan Court (NC): Sternfenster Plus is an online portal that gives our installer customers access …

We have extended the capacity of our nationwide delivery fleet with the addition of four, new DAF XF 450 FA …

Should we be confident about the year ahead? The short answer to that is ‘yes’!” says Mike Parczuk, Managing Director. …

We are offering our installer customers the opportunity to tap into a live production capacity feed of our PVC-U and …

We are offering rapid lead times on our aluminium product range, including our bi-fold, sliding patio and casement offering, despite …

We have invested in state-of-the-art aluminium crimping technology, bringing new levels precision to our aluminium product lines. Our new 4-head …

Covid and new working from home practices have resulted in a migration away from cities. As a result, a generation …

We have transformed our approach to sales, pulling reps in off the road since lockdown to focus instead on increased …

We have expanded the capacity of our state-of-the-art aluminium facility, with the addition of a new Schirmer ALU BAZ Composite …

With the dust now settling on what proved a tumultuous summer, there are plenty of installers – and fabricators – …

We have appointed 30 new members to our manufacturing team in less than three months as part of our strategy …

With current demand in the retail sector pushing supply chains to the limit, manufacturing process, product and service innovation have …

COVID-19 has changed consumer behaviour but also that of window and door retail businesses. You can take your pick from …

With the housing market in stasis, a jump in homeowner demand for more living space is driving growth in aluminium. …

Does the raft of smooth finish options launched onto the PVC-U window market signal the beginning of the end for …

The window and door supply chain must up its game, adopting a more responsible approach to doing business and move …

We have launched a new ultra-tough water-based spray-painting service, with the ability to spray PVC-U products to any RAL colour …

We have embraced colour across our PVC-U but also aluminium ranges with rapid lead times delivering commercial advantage to our …

With an increasing number of aluminium systems available we ask is the proposition becoming too complicated for the end-user? The …

We talk to our Managing Director Mike Parczuk who reflects on the recent challenges in national retail and new opportunities …

We talk to our Managing Director Mike Parczuk who reflects on change within the window and door industry, our recent …

Summer is right around the corner, and with more people spending time at home than ever before, many homeowners have …

Here at Sternfenster, we have always put our Installer Network and trade customers at the forefront of everything we do. …

Sternfenster are proud to offer amazing digital platforms to support you! Our installers can rest assured that during this time, …

Dear Customer, I have taken the tough decision to start manufacturing on a small scale, starting from Monday 20th April. …

As a family run business, we have always put our people at the centre of everything we do. Our installers …

Sternfenster are proud to always place our team, our customers and our installers at the heart of our company. As …

As the leaves begin turning gold and the days get shorter, it’s safe to say that Autumn has well and …

Sternfenster are delighted to announce that they are nominated for Fabricator Of The Year!  On the 29th November 2019 Sternfenster …

⭐Shortlisted: G19 Fabricator of the Year!🍾 Here at Sternfenster, we have been nominated for Fabricator of the Year at the …

While homeowners up and down the UK enjoy these last days of summer, it’s hard to ignore the creeping reality …

Double Glazing & Condensation – Its Causes & Cure At some point in our lives, we have probably all seen …

Following the success of their previous videos, including installation guides, Sternfenster has recently invested in a range of new videos …

Sternfenster, a Lincolnshire based trade fabricator, has recently strengthened its partnership with Yale Door and Window Solutions. After having used …

A Stunning Installation in Shingle Bay with Sternfenster Sternfenster are incredibly proud to show off an installation conducted in Shingle …

The importance of a warm property is not something that is missed by homeowners, as it is often a definitive …

The Sternfenster Installer Network, a nationwide community of professional installers, has grown from strength to strength since its inception. At …

The Sternfenster Approved Installer Network has proven itself to be a fantastic undertaking for Installers operating across the nation. With …

To help their Installers stand at the forefront of product quality and innovation, Sternfenster has invested in a premium product …

Sometimes it’s the old classics that stand out in the modern market, which is very much the case with the …

Bi-fold doors for modern homes, both uPVC and aluminium, are a cutting-edge door option that have proven themselves to be incredibly …

Customers will always remember a fantastic service, causing them to come back time and time again. It is this notion …

Is your home smaller than you’d hoped? Would you like to create a bigger space without the need for costly …

Bi-Fold doors are now a highly sought-after home improvement solution that creates a stunning focal point in any London property …

Hart Windows are Double Glazing Installers in Fleet, Hampshire With over thirty years’ experience in the double glazing industry, Hart …

Installing a new set of windows and conservatories into your home is a topic that should not be decided quickly. …

Aluminium double glazing has proven itself to be a contemporary home improvement solution, achieving impressive standards of performance and appearance. …

Starglaze, the holding company for respected Lincoln-based window and door trade fabricator Sternfenster, has been named one of the East …

Launched a year ago, StyleLine is the award-nominated range of windows and doors from Sternfenster that has pioneered the seamless …

Full Range of Customer Support Lincoln based Sternfenster is one of the largest Deceuninck and Smart trade fabricators. The company’s …

Having nearly doubled its volumes, to 50 frames per week in under 12 months, Shefford-based Windows by Choice is one …

Dollis Valley Residential Development Industry-leading uPVC and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster Window Systems, has been contracted to provide windows and doors to …

Sternfenster – The Complete Package Have you bought your windows from your usual fabricator, but had to turn to other …

fGrow With Sternfenster “Grow with Sternfenster” is a new initiative from the Lincoln-based fabricator aimed at helping small installers scale …

New Appointment and Growth Plans After a phenomenally successful 2015, Sternfenster is gearing up for further growth in the coming year …

StyleLine – ‘On the Move’ Life in the window trade involves many hours spent on the road, which means you …

  G15 New Product of the Year Finalists Earlier this year Sternfenster launched StyleLine, an innovative range of windows and …

Lincoln based PVC-u and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster, has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s G Awards. Launched earlier …

Advanced Timber-Look uPVC Windows and Doors Recently launched, Sternfenster’s exclusive range of advanced timber-look windows and doors, StyleLine, has been …

Lincoln based PVC-u and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster, has announced a whopping 64% year-on-year increase in invoice sales for the first …

Featuring an industry-first seamless corner weld, the exclusive new range of windows and doors from Sternfenster, StyleLine, is considered to …

Revolutionary Manufacturing from Sternfenster A new way of manufacturing uPVC windows and doors has been introduced by the Lincoln-based fabricator, …

Unique StyleLine Windows and Doors For decades, uPVC manufacturers have had to compromise on aesthetics to deliver affordable, energy efficient, …

Approved Dealerships for Installers With only weeks to go until the official roll out of Sternfenster’s new range of uPVC …

New Aluminium Factory Lincoln based uPVC and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster, has recently announced its plans to open a new factory …

New State-of-the-Art Machinary Sternfenster is UK’s first fabricator to acquire state-of-the-art machinery that allows for a seamless weld of the …

Steve Lane – National Sales Manager Lincolnshire’s largest and longest established fabricator, Sternfenster, has recently made a strategic appointment as …