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!
Clayton Glass Restructures To Strengthen Its Nationwide Glass Offering
Nick Dutton is joining Ryan Green and Clayton Glass as a strategic partner as the glass manufacturer restructures its operations to create a stronger nationwide offering aligned with the changing needs of the UK market. The restructuring will see Clayton reshape its manufacturing footprint and concentrate production across strategically located sites, giving the company the right capacity, in the right locations, to support the products and services today's glass market demands. Nick, previously of Brisant Secure where he led the development of the Ultion brand, will work alongside Clayton's existing leadership team, with a particular focus on product innovation, [...]
Eurocell H1 2026: Alunet Drives Growth As Core Fenestration Markets Remain Under Pressure
Eurocell increased revenue and adjusted operating profit in the first half of 2026, despite difficult conditions across UK housing and home improvement. However, the results show an uneven performance: a stronger contribution from Alunet and improving branch sales offset weaker trading in Profiles, while restructuring charges pushed the group into a statutory pre-tax loss. For the fenestration sector, the figures illustrate how acquisitions, distribution initiatives and cost control can support growth when underlying demand remains subdued. They also show why rising group sales should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of a wider market recovery. Eurocell H1 2026 report [...]
Endurance® Strengthens Operations With New Warehouse Facility
Endurance®, the business behind Endurance® Doors and Endurance® Aluminium, has further strengthened its manufacturing and logistics capabilities. The company has invested in a new warehouse facility – named Nexus - which will improve operational efficiency and service levels for its nationwide network of installer partners whilst enhancing on-site safety for employees. The new 11,500 sq. ft. facility at the company’s headquarters in Brigg, Lincolnshire, will provide Endurance® with a dedicated central location for its raw material stockholding, supporting the continued development of the business and creating a more streamlined flow of materials into its production operation. A key benefit [...]
Teqnion Acquires Unique Door Panels
Teqnion acquires Unique Door Panels in a deal bringing the Manchester-based door manufacturer into the Swedish industrial group and changing the ownership of a supplier to the UK fenestration trade. Announced on 10 September 2026, the acquisition covers all outstanding shares and took effect immediately. Managing director Andy Jones will continue running the business, which will become part of Teqnion Väst. Unique Door Panels manufactures composite and solid doors and distributes uPVC door infill panels. It operates from Radcliffe, serving customers across north-west England. Teqnion reported average annual revenue of approximately £3.8 million over the previous three years. The [...]
Rising Oil And Gas Prices Put UK Fenestration Manufacturing Under Fresh Pressure
Rising wholesale oil and gas prices are increasing cost pressures across the UK fenestration supply chain. For manufacturers, the exposure extends beyond factory energy bills to glass, profiles, components and transport. If higher prices persist, the effects are likely to reach installers and ultimately homeowners buying windows and doors. During trading on 11 September 2026, Brent crude was around $105 a barrel, compared with $88.52 on 14 August: an increase of approximately 19% over four weeks. UK wholesale gas was around 198–201p per therm, roughly a third higher over the past month. The gas comparison uses a rolling monthly [...]
Natural Light Drives Opportunities For Installers
The increasing homeowner demand for brighter, more open living spaces is creating valuable opportunities for installers to upsell premium aluminium solutions, according to Endurance® Aluminium. Natural light, open-plan living and a stronger connection between the home and garden continue to influence renovation projects, with large, glazed areas, slim sightlines and roof lanterns remaining high on homeowners’ wish lists when considering glazing. Endurance® Aluminium says this increasingly lifestyle-led approach to home improvement presents an important opportunity for installers, as consumers look beyond straightforward replacement products, and towards systems that can transform not only the appearance, but also the enjoyment of [...]
Endurance Harnesses The Power Of Its People
The Endurance Group is harnessing the power of its people to drive continuous improvement and deliver even greater value to its Installer Partners. Through its ‘You Said, We Did’ programme, the business – whose brands include Endurance® Doors and Endurance® Aluminium - has actively canvassed the views of employees, using their feedback to increase engagement and identify opportunities to strengthen the business. Endurance believes that creating a more engaged workforce has benefits that extend well beyond its employees, helping to support product quality and consistency, customer service, innovation and the retention of valuable skills and expertise. Scott Foster, Group [...]
