Connaught Windows Company History

A Brief Timeline

Ever since our humble beginnings in our front room back in February 1994, we have strived to provide installers and trade customers across the South Coast UK with bespoke glazing products. Now, over 30 years later, we may have grown in size to a leading professional provider of bespoke products, but our mission has remained the same. With every new window, door, or conservatory we manufacture, we continue to develop high efficiency and secure products that comply with modern requirements.

All our range comes with bespoke double glazing if required, so no matter what the southern weather holds, any home can remain comfortable year round with the help of our energy efficient products. We’re proud to be set apart from other companies in the industry by offering the ability to choose the ideal product design for you, including a range of uPVC decorative and chamfered options.

1994 – 1995

Named after the road where our directors lived, Connaught Windows was created all the way back in 1994 in Connaught Crescent. Since our inception, we’ve developed an extensive range of windows, doors, and conservatories in a huge array of styles and colours. Whether you are an installer for modern or traditional properties, here at Connaught Windows, we’re sure to have something for you. After our initial foundation in February, we moved into our first factory in August 1994. We quickly outgrew it, however, and moved into our second factory almost exactly a year later.

1996 – 1999

In 1996, we experienced incredible growth, and our fleet of delivery vehicles increased! We had entirely outgrown our first two factories and made the move into a new 5000 Sq ft factory. During this fast growth period, we even became Glass Fabricator of the Year runner-ups in October 1998. After a brief stint in this 5000 Sw ft factory, in June 1999, we moved once again into a 12,000 Sq ft factory.

2001 – 2004

Our factory soon began to fill up as our production rate rose, and before we knew it, in 2001, we had completely outgrown our factory again! After expanding into the adjacent factory of 15,000 Sq ft, we began manufacturing our own sealed glass units. Additionally, in 2001, we began exporting beyond the UK to places such as France, Spain, Indonesia, and even Hawaii! We now have an expansive range of glass, and all our products are fully customisable, with an extensive selection of hardware types. Our hardware accessories are sourced from reliable suppliers, so you can have total peace of mind when you invest in Connaught Windows. We have an extensive range of colours and finishes for both PVCu and aluminium, making our windows and doors an excellent choice for homeowners who need a low-maintenance alternative to timber.

2005 – 2014

Then in February 2005, we made our move to Wallisdown, Bournemouth, our current factory today! As we settled into this new factory, we began manufacturing Deceuninck uPVC products in 2006, and then in December 2009, we made huge leaps in our capabilities by installing an automated sealed unit line. As time continued to pass, we celebrated our 20th anniversary in business in 2014. As part of our continuing commitment to enhance our product range, we’ve recently announced new additions to our manufacturing line via our procurement of new machines that will further increase our production rates and lead times.

2023 – Today

In 2023, we achieved a gold CMS license for PAS 24 and made massive upgrades to our welding department with 4 new welders. Now in 2024, we’re proud to be celebrating our 30-year anniversary!

Over the last 30 years, Connaught Windows has become a proud pillar of the local community! Our extensive services now span across the South Coast, and while we may have grown, our mission to provide high quality energy efficient products has continued to remain the same. If you’d like to learn more about our services and opening hours, visit our About Us page on our website. Or fill out our contact form, and we’ll answer your questions as fast as possible.

Contact Us Today

Get in contact with us today by calling us at 01202 525212, or fill out our online contact page with your details. Alternatively, email us with any detailed queries, and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Whether you’re an installer within the South Coast or a local homeowner, you can benefit from our incredible range of home improvement products.

It’s easy to request a quote today for any of our available windows, doors, or conservatories on our website. We can manufacture both PVCu and aluminium windows and doors in various styles with a vast collection of glazing options available.