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!
Origin Reveals Its OS-29+ Sliding Door
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, leading manufacturer of premium aluminium doors and windows, discusses the brand’s latest product innovation. It’s been an exciting 12 months for us at Origin. First, we introduced our Soho and Contemporary Collections by launching a brand-new External Door and Window and have since achieved the industry-leading Qualicoat accreditation for our in-house powder coating facility. Now, we’re pleased to share the launch of our OS-29+ Sliding Door. The design offers superior performance with thermal efficiency alongside an eye-catching, sleek aesthetic. Superior thermal performance Whilst the new Sliding Door looks fantastic, we know that customers want [...]
UK & Ireland Colour Trends For 2025 So Far
The latest industry data in the UK and Ireland has shown some interesting insights into the colour landscape for 2025. RENOLIT have supplied 93 different colours to the market year-to-date 2025, marking a slight increase from the 90 colours sold at this stage last year. While this variety in colours would typically indicate a highly segmented market, it is, in fact, the opposite. The top 10 colours now account for 90% of total market demand, underscoring the continued dominance of a select group of foils. Within the top 10 finishes, only two woodgrains appear, highlighting a continuing shift toward [...]
Stuga Provides Stürtz Trading Update
Following on from the news of the insolvency proceedings in Germany of Stuga's parent company Stürtz Group, Ed Williams of Stuga has provided an updated on LinkedIn as to the progress of the restructuring of Stürtz Group: As many of you will know, the Stürtz Group recently entered a restructuring process in Germany. I want to take a moment to share an update on progress, provide some context, and most importantly, reassure all our customers and partners here in the UK. Investor process gaining strong momentum The Board of Stürtz, together with PwC as advisors, are progressing a structured [...]
Andrew Wright Windows Of Scotland Placed Into Administration
Irvine-based Andrew Wright Windows, a stalwart in Scotland’s double glazing industry for nearly nine decades, has ceased trading and entered provisional liquidation, resulting in the loss of 83 jobs. The announcement, made on August 6, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the local community and the wider construction sector, as employees and customers grapple with the sudden closure of a company long regarded as a cornerstone of Ayrshire’s economy. Founded in 1937, Andrew Wright Windows built a formidable reputation as a family-owned glazing business, specialising in high-quality double and triple glazing, doors, conservatories, and roofline products. Operating from its head [...]
Premier Arches – Building Success From The Inside Out
In an industry where change often comes slowly and complexity is the norm, Premier Arches has taken a refreshingly different approach to growth – by putting its people first. The Warrington-based specialist in arched, angled, and bespoke uPVC frames has grown rapidly since its launch in 2015. And while investment in cutting-edge machinery, streamlined processes, and product development has played a key role, Premier Arches attributes much of its success to something less tangible but no less important - culture. “Our people are the reason we’re able to grow, innovate, and keep raising the bar,” says Joe Trueman, Director [...]
Glyngary Wins Major Contract For Historic Rylands Building Restoration In Manchester
Glyngary Joinery, a leading manufacturer of handcrafted timber windows and doors, has been awarded a significant contract to supply more than 400 bespoke timber window sub-frames for the landmark Rylands building on Market Street in Manchester city centre. Formerly home to the largest Debenhams department store in the North, the Rylands building is undergoing a major transformation that will restore its historic grandeur while introducing high-specification modern amenities. The redevelopment, led by construction specialists Domis, is set to be completed in 2026. Glyngary will manufacture and supply the timber sub-frames, which are designed to work in conjunction with classic [...]
The Great Consolidation
I was in two minds as to whether to title this article "The Great Exit" or "The Great Escape", but I judged that it lacked a degree of nuance required to explain what on earth has been happening not only in the past ten days but for the majority of this year. The ground is shifting beneath our feet in real time. The landscape of our sector is rapidly changing, and the chances are we're not done yet. I am going to attempt to try to unpack exactly what is happening in our sector right now. Muscle moves In [...]
