We’re delighted to announce Global Windows as the winner of Windows & Doors Business of the Year at the My Local Awards 2026 Yorkshire.
This award celebrates businesses that combine quality products, trusted service and long-term commitment to their customers, and Global Windows is a truly deserving winner. Based in Sheffield, the company supplies and installs high-quality windows, doors and glazing solutions for homes and businesses, helping customers improve their properties through energy-efficient products, professional installation and dependable customer care.
What makes this win especially meaningful is the history behind it. Global Windows has been serving Sheffield and the surrounding areas since the mid-1990s, building a reputation based on honest advice, reliable workmanship and the kind of trust that only comes with years of consistently doing things the right way. As a family-run business, now led by founder Russell Hulme’s son, Liam Hulme, the company has continued to grow while staying true to the values it was built on.
A family business built on trust
Global Windows was founded in the mid-1990s by Russell Hulme, with a clear aim: to provide high-quality windows and doors to customers across Sheffield and the wider area. Over the years, that vision has developed into a long-standing and highly respected local business, known for its professionalism and strong customer relationships.
Today, the company remains proudly family-run, with Liam Hulme leading the business and carrying forward the same commitment to quality and service that has defined Global Windows from the beginning. That continuity matters. In an industry where homeowners are making major investments in their property, trust is everything. Customers want to know they are dealing with a company that will give honest advice, stand by its work and treat their home with care.
Global Windows has clearly earned that confidence over decades. Their reputation has not been built on gimmicks or hard sell tactics, but on consistency, craftsmanship and looking after people properly.
What makes Global Windows stand out
One of the things that sets Global Windows apart is the combination of decades of experience and a genuinely customer-focused approach. As a family-run company, they pride themselves on offering honest advice, quality products and reliable workmanship, helping customers make informed decisions rather than simply selling for the sake of it.
A major part of that service is the company’s dedicated indoor showroom, where customers can see and compare products in person before making what is often a significant investment in their home. That is a real advantage. When people are spending thousands of pounds on new windows and doors, being able to physically explore the options, ask questions and understand the differences can make all the difference.
It is also something many smaller operators simply cannot offer. The showroom reflects Global Windows’ wider commitment to transparency and customer confidence. It gives people reassurance, helps them feel informed and shows the company is serious about quality at every stage of the process.
A reputation built over 30 years
One of Global Windows’ biggest achievements is the trusted reputation it has built across Sheffield and the surrounding areas over the past 30 years. That kind of longevity is no small thing. In a competitive industry, staying successful for that length of time requires much more than technical ability. It requires trust, adaptability and a consistent standard of service.
The fact that the business has continued to thrive across generations is especially impressive. Many customers will know Global Windows as a name that has been part of the local area for years, and that familiarity creates confidence. It also reflects the strength of a business that has grown while keeping the same core values at its heart.
Opening the indoor showroom stands out as one of the proudest milestones in that journey. It gave the company a way to offer customers a more hands-on and informative experience, while also underlining the professionalism and scale of the service they provide. It is a clear symbol of how Global Windows has invested in doing things better for customers.
Rising to challenges and earning recognition
Like many businesses, Global Windows faced major challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. Restrictions made it difficult to operate normally and continue serving customers safely, but the company adapted quickly, introducing strict safety measures for both staff and customers.
That response was not only effective, it was also recognised at a national level when Global Windows won an award for its Covid response at the Installer Awards. That is a significant achievement and one that says a lot about the professionalism of the team. Rather than stepping back, they found ways to keep operating responsibly and continue supporting customers during a very uncertain time.
That resilience is part of what this latest award celebrates too. It reflects a business that has shown it can face difficult conditions with practicality, care and a clear commitment to maintaining high standards.
A company that cares about people
One of the most powerful parts of the Global Windows story is the way the company has helped customers during difficult moments. Two examples they shared say a great deal about the values behind the business.
In one case, Global Windows supplied and installed new windows and a door free of charge for a family whose home had suffered a kitchen fire. On another occasion, they replaced a window at no cost for a customer whose young daughter had been seriously ill, simply as a gesture of support.
Those moments show that this business is about more than installations. It is about people. It is about recognising when someone needs help and stepping in where possible. For Global Windows, the work is not only about products and fitting jobs. It is also about being part of the local community and doing the right thing when it matters.
Strong roots in Sheffield and beyond
Global Windows’ connection to South Yorkshire runs deep. The company was born and built in the area, and many of its customers are people from the same communities where the team lives and works. That local link clearly means a great deal.
The business is proud to support the community by employing local people and working with local suppliers wherever possible. It also runs a Recycle and Reward programme, recycling materials from installations to reduce landfill waste and using the savings to help support a range of local causes and community initiatives.
That is a thoughtful and practical way of giving back, and it reflects a business that sees itself as part of the wider area rather than separate from it. Improving local homes, supporting local jobs and contributing to local causes all strengthen that connection and make this award even more fitting.
What this award means
When Global Windows found out they had won Windows & Doors Business of the Year, the reaction was one of real delight. It was a proud moment for the whole team, especially because the recognition reflects the hard work and dedication everyone puts in every day.
For the company, this award means a great deal because it acknowledges the high standards, care and effort that go into every job. It also feels particularly meaningful given the challenges the business has navigated over the years, including the pandemic, and the way those efforts have now been recognised more widely.
Global Windows also sees this award as a reflection of the strong relationships it has built with customers over many years. Their focus has always been on honest advice, quality workmanship and looking after people properly, and it is clearly rewarding to know that approach is being recognised.
Looking ahead, the business plans to continue building on the reputation it has developed over the past three decades by growing the company, improving the showroom and product range, and continuing to invest in the team so they can keep helping homeowners across Sheffield and beyond.
Congratulations to Global Windows
At My Local Awards 2026 Yorkshire, we are proud to celebrate businesses that combine long-standing expertise with genuine care for their customers and community. Global Windows is a fantastic example of that.
From its family-run roots in the mid-1990s to its trusted role today improving homes across South Yorkshire, the company has built its success on quality, service and integrity. This award is a reflection of that commitment and of the team effort behind everything they do.
Congratulations to Global Windows, a highly deserving winner of Windows & Doors Business of the Year 2026.
And finally, a message from the team: “We’d like to say a big thank you to all of our customers and supporters for their continued trust in our business. Your support over the years has allowed us to keep growing as a family-run company, and we remain committed to delivering the same high standards of quality and service you expect from us.”
