Biggest investment in workforce

Posted by Listers on 01/07/2022

Listers is giving every employee in the company a ‘Cost of Living Allowance’ of £1,000 over the next 12 months to help them cope with inflation and spiralling energy costs. The window and door manufacturer has also committed to pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum to new employees in its factory and offices….

What are Window U-Values and how do they work? 

Posted by Listers on 28/06/2022

In the constantly evolving world of window technology, understanding the various metrics and ratings applied to our products is crucial. This article aims to elucidate the concept of thermal transmittance, more commonly known as the U-Value, and its significant role in determining a window’s energy rating. As an installer, a thorough understanding of U-Values will…

Discover the Elegance and Practicality of French Doors from Listers

Posted by Listers on 16/05/2022

Explore French Door Materials  When selecting French doors, the material used is an essential factor to consider. At Listers, we offer two types of materials for our French doors: Aluminium and uPVC.  Our Sheerline Prestige French Doors are crafted from high-performance aluminium, offering a versatile, robust, and sustainable choice. Their unique Thermalock® multi-chamber design provides…

Listers dispel regulatory myths at customer day

Posted by Listers on 19/04/2022

Listers’ customers have been given a lowdown on regulatory change, product innovation and market forecasts, at a customer partnership day. Held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London [12/4/22], the event began with a Q&A panel on the impacts of Part F and Part L, with Paul Kennington, Technical Director, Veka and Chair of…

Listers welcomes our new Regional Sales and Marketing Director Sam Weber

Posted by Listers on 07/04/2022

We are very excited to welcome Sam Weber to the team as Regional Sales and Marketing Director. Sam has been in the industry for more than 30 years, with most of his experience coming from the fabrication side. If you think you recognise his name, Sam started working for his father’s window business in 1990…

From Stoke to Warsaw

Posted by Listers on 06/04/2022

Roy Frost, Listers MD, discusses why they decided to fill a lorry with goods to help ease the unfolding refugee crisis on the Ukrainian/Polish border. Our unscheduled trip to Ukraine at the beginning of March was, well, just that. Running a multi-site fabrication business comes with enough challenges to fill the average day, without needing…

Understanding PAS24: Its Meaning and Implications for Windows and Doors 

Posted by Listers on 10/03/2022

PAS24 is a set of standards designed to enhance the security of doors and windows. This publicly available specification is often a prerequisite for new buildings and renovations, ensuring that doors and windows can withstand a range of simulated attack methods. For installers, understanding PAS 24 is essential for recommending high-security, compliant products to their…

Customer Newsletter December 2021

Posted by Listers on 14/12/2021

It’s been interesting watching industry social media over the last few weeks as some contributors forecast an end to the 2020/21 boom with a few doom mongers even suggesting a steep market decline in 2022 “Boom and Bust”? Some of this discussion is driven by the escalating cost of raw materials but these price hikes…

An open letter to the wider Fenestration Industry

Posted by Listers on 15/10/2021

We write this letter as a collective of nineteen independent fenestration companies, spanning all shapes, sizes, and different specialisms within the supply chain. Each of us have our own unique products and clients, but what unites us are the unprecedented and unrelenting challenges we’ve faced since the first day of lockdown back in March 2020….