Back in COVID times (remember that?) much of the industry lauded Google Trends as an indicator as to how the market was performing. Indeed, data from Google Trends for search terms like "patio door" or "French doors" showed that there was a significant spike in interest as we were all spending a lot more [...]
The designer behind OMNIA, the window system that will ‘set the standard for windows over the next 10 years’, has revealed it was customer feedback that drove him to create the revolutionary new system. Phil Gregory, Design and Development Manager for VEKA plc, began visualising the system that would later become OMNIA when a [...]
It has been confirmed this morning, as had been expected, that the UK had left the shallow recession it had entered in 2023. Figures released from the ONS this morning revealed that the UK grew 0.6% in Q1 of 2024, with 0.4% of the growth coming in March alone. Fastest growth in two years [...]
If you follow me on social media you will know how much I love these doors. We sell and install them at our place nearly every week and I think the upside potential to this product is absolutely massive. So I thought now would be an ideal time to actually do a review on [...]
Customers are clearer than ever on their expectations when purchasing a property, no matter whether it’s for residential or commercial purposes. Now, more than ever, professional builders need to offer something different to stand out from the crowd, especially in a competitive market. The Soho External Door Prospective buyers are looking for three things: [...]
In news that was perhaps widely expected, it has been announced that Anglian Home Improvements have reached an agreement to fulfil the orders on the books at Everest. This is a similar arrangement to that of Safestyle when that business closed. Here is the statement in full from Anglian: ReSolve agrees contract with Anglian [...]
John Fredericks Plastics (JFP) has revamped its production facility with a state-of-the-art, fully automated frame welding and corner cleaning line, enabling them to service customer demand with even greater efficiency. The award-winning Huddersfield-based window and door manufacturer has invested significantly to further improve quality. The new line has also sped up fabrication, increased capacity, [...]
John Fredericks (JFP) joined other leading lights of the region’s manufacturing industry at Insider’s 2024 Made in Yorkshire Awards – and walked off with the prize for Manufacturer of the Year. Held at New Dock Hall at Royal Armouries in Leeds, and compèred by television presenter, journalist and newsreader Sameena Ali-Khan, the event celebrated [...]
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in April, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -4.7% in February compared to the same month a year ago. Volume sales dropped -7.5%, while prices increased +3.1%. With an extra trading day this year, like-for-like sales were down -9.2%. Year-on-year, eight of the twelve [...]
As the industry strives to meet the ever-growing demand for high-performance solutions, Premier Arches recognises that exceptional manufacturing quality is no longer a nicety, it's the cornerstone of success. We speak to Managing Director Sean Greenall… The UK fenestration industry plays a pivotal role in shaping the built environment. With a growing emphasis on [...]
Following a successful test on 25th April, Brisant-Secures patented ALPS lock technology is the first to pass the 2024 security test update introduced in January. This update will be used for 3* euro cylinder locks by Secured by Design, PAS24 and Sold Secure Diamond. Why is there a new standard, and why hasn’t everyone [...]
Eurocell has opened the doors to a new branch and trade counter in Wembley, which marks the start of its new 5 year growth strategy. Eurocell Wembley is part of a network of more than 210 from the home improvement specialist in the UK, with a further 9 branches expected to open in 2024. The new [...]
Safestyle are gone, with the brand and order book swallowed up by Anglian. Everest, as of last week, are now in administration, with buyers sought for the ailing company and hundreds of jobs on the line. There has been a plethora of bankruptcies over the past few weeks and months, to the point where [...]
Following on from last week's news that Everest was being placed into administration, posts being made by now former employees at the business are now saying that they have been made redundant from the company. A sign that no buyer for the business has been found as of yet. Here are some examples of [...]
Following reports two weeks ago that Everest was being put up for sale, it has been confirmed via Evolution Home Improvements that Everest 2020 Ltd was placed into administration on April 24th 2024. This was the communication sent to clients from Evolution: As we aim for improved communication, we find it essential to notify [...]
In an exceptional display of endurance and compassion, Clive and Debra Gibbs of Certass have successfully crossed the finish line of the London Marathon 2024, not just achieving personal milestones but also raising over £2,000 for St John Ambulance. The London Marathon is renowned for its challenging course and vibrant atmosphere, and the Gibbs [...]
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