In a week which saw the global oil price crash, David Cameron set out his plan to curb immigration and absolutely ridiculous scenes from stores taking part in Black Friday sales events, it’s time to take a look back at the weeks posts on DGB.
Now, as you can immediately see, I am having a play around with the format of weekly reviews. Whilst I believe the old format worked, it was very text heavy and took a while to put together on a Friday evening. However, whilst I was putting in a ton of effort to put together these reviews, I couldn’t see the wood for the trees. I actually have a feature in this site which will compile a lot of the content for me in a couple of clicks! The layout of the reviews are going to be a little different, but with added images breaking up the text. I think it actually looks better! Please give me your feedback on the new look.
This week the most talked about posts were the two which discussed the six things our industry was doing wrong and the five things our industry was doing right. I wanted to highlight areas that I thought the industry was still struggling on. If we could eradicate those things we were doing wrong, I think we could go a long way to repairing a lot of the damage we have done to ourselves as an industry. But I also wanted to highlight some of the areas which I thought our industry was doing well in. I think the two posts complimented each other quite nicely. And if you’re wondering why I stopped at five things for the positive post, I simply ran out of ideas when I was writing it!
There was a couple of sponsored posts in the mix this week, a black composite doors post for Door Supermarket, which was apt given it was Black Friday when it went out, and a post from the guys at Purplex on behalf of TWR Bifolds.
I wrote about the internet on Friday and how it has changed our working lives. This was a post I had planned in the works for quite a while, and I finally got round to writing it up to post this week. Also, a post about concrete and ceramic doors I was desperate to publish on DGB. Anyway, enjoy the new weekly review. As always, all comments welcome!
Premier Arches And Northwich Glass Deliver Winning Combination For Arched Frames
Having operated on the three core principles of excellent manufacturing, clear and honest customer service, and a ‘make life easier’ offering for customers, leading arched frame fabricator Premier Arches has successfully forged many successful partnerships with leading manufacturers, installers and trade counters over the years. One of these is Cheshire-based installer Northwich Glass, a family-run business that shares a commitment to exceptional manufacturing quality and customer service. “Since opening our doors in 1959, Northwich Glass has relied on extensive experience to find reliable partners who can deliver exceptional products and support,” says Sales Manager Andrew Jackson. “For us, customer [...]
Creating The Soho Lifestyle For Your Customers
The bespoke Soho External Door combines an elegant design with meticulous attention to detail. On top of delivering a steel-look design that’s been inspired by one of Manhattan’s most famous neighbourhoods, it also boasts 2025 Future Homes Standard compliance for thermal efficiency – a year earlier than required. Bespoke and Flexible Each Soho External Door is made entirely bespoke, so you can tailor the glazing bar configuration to meet any new-build or renovation requirement. To give your customers a heritage-style design, you can specify additional bars, or fewer bars for a more industrial/ minimalist look. This flexibility ensures that [...]
The Market Is Likely Going Through A Big Adjustment
Monday: Britannic Trade Frames Limited - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4603346 Tuesday: Centurion Windows Limited: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4604808 Wednesday: Aluminium Windows Ltd - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4604342 That is just the first three days of this week. Everest are up for sale and looking for an immediate cash injection. Argal (Architectural Glass & Aluminium Ltd) went under a couple of weeks ago. This follows on from a rough Q1 which saw other industry casualties such as Prime Glazing Supplies in Bolton, Euramax and the company installaing the cladding and facades at Everton's new football stadium. Market downsizing It is becoming clear that the market is now adjusting to [...]
MRA Appoints Research Projects Director
MRA Research, the research agency focused solely on the construction sector, welcomes Callum Budd as its new Research Projects Director. Callum brings to the role a wealth of experience in market research. He has held several positions within market research over the past 12 years and has managed a large number of research projects, including customer satisfaction and brand awareness projects. Most recently he supported global IT and Technology vendors, including Dell and IBM, with their research needs. In his new role, Callum is responsible for the planning and management of all research projects, from commissioning new business through [...]
First Impressions Of Omnia By VEKA
This is no ordinary profile system; it’s a trailblazing, quantum leap in PVCu fabrication. A pioneering new suite of extrusions for double flush windows and doors. Designed by fabricators for fabricators. So you can stand out from the crowd with high quality, highly-desirable products that satisfy the growing demand for flush windows. That is how VEKA describes their new Omnia flush range of windows and doors they announced to the world last week. As you'll all be well aware, I rather like flush windows. I think they have been the single biggest innovation in PVCu windows in the last [...]
New Finance Director For VEKA As Graham Fitton Retires
VEKA’s long-standing Finance Director, Graham Fitton, who joined the industry-leading window and door manufacturer in 2008, has retired. VEKA’s head of finance Mohmed Namaji, who has been with the Burnley-based business for 12-years, has been promoted to fill the role. Leadership at the firm have praised Graham for the significant impact he has had during his time at VEKA. He was instrumental in navigating the company through the global financial turbulence of 2008, ensuring it remained at the peak of the industry. His financial nous helped transform the business during the recession with the acquisition of Bowater Building Products, [...]
Origin, The UK’s Leading Manufacturer Of Aluminium Doors And Windows, Discusses Home Improvements In 2024
2024 is gearing up to be an exciting year for home renovations. After navigating a tumultuous housing market marked by unpredictable fluctuations in mortgage interest rates in 2023, homeowners are now leaning towards enhancing their existing properties to align with their current and future needs. This trend of renovation over relocation is becoming more prevalent as people seek cost-effective and certain solutions in the face of market uncertainties. Alongside practical financial considerations, the escalating energy costs and impending changes to building regulations, especially with the Future Homes Standard set to take effect in 2025, are placing a heightened emphasis [...]
