Yale has welcomed members of the Women in Fenestration Network (WFN) to its manufacturing facility in Willenhall, UK, for the first event in a new initiative designed to provide practical industry experience and strengthen professional connections.
Held on 20 October 2026 at the ASSA ABLOY manufacturing facility, WFN Industry Inside gave participants an opportunity to explore manufacturing operations and gain a closer understanding of fenestration hardware production.
The programme included a factory tour and hands-on activities, allowing attendees to re-pin a high-security cylinder and assemble a multipoint door lock on Yale’s new MOTUS production line. Participants also met industry professionals, heard about their career experiences and exchanged knowledge with other WFN members.
WFN Industry Inside is a new initiative built around the message “See more of the industry you’re part of.” It aims to give members access to businesses across the fenestration sector, broadening their technical knowledge and understanding of different roles within the industry. 
As a founding corporate member of WFN, Yale highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, professional development and stronger industry connections.
Source: Yale with additional information added by Glass Balkan
