Q1 of 2024 is proving to be a tough one for parts of the sector, as Prime Glazing Supplies in Bolton files for administration. A fabricator of PVCu and aluminium products, the company had set up a distinctive brand with a number of ranges monikered under the "Prime" name. They become the latest in [...]
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales in Q4 2023 were -5.7% down compared to Q4 2022, with volume sales falling -12.0% and prices rising +7.1%. With one more trading day in Q4 2023, like-for-like sales (which take the number of trading days into account) were -7.3% down. [...]
Endurance® Doors has used Employee Appreciation Day to demonstrate the enormous value it attaches to its hardworking team. The manufacturer of solid, secure, and stylish composite doors celebrated the annual event, which took place this year on Friday 1st March, by treating everyone who works at the business to a free lunch. The meal [...]
The tough start to the year continues as Barnsley-based Euramax, a supplier of windows and doors into the new-build and caravan sectors has fallen into administration. A victim itself It has been postulated online, via LinkedIn, that Euramax was in itself a victim of the collapse of Ilke Homes. Ilke Homes collapsed in June [...]
Unique digital print gives premium natural wood effect – with 10-year guarantee New from Freefoam Building Products, Fortex® Natura cladding is manufactured using cutting-edge digital printing technology, so it’s virtually indistinguishable from natural wood. “It has the look and feel of quality planed timber,” says Colin St John, Freefoam’s Commercial Director. “But unlike natural [...]
GQA is supporting Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) in their efforts to raise safety standards across the industry. The awarding and qualifications writing body is developing accredited training and qualifications covering fire door installation, maintenance and inspection in partnership with FDM, which is owned by UAP Ltd, a leading door & window hardware supplier. This [...]
With the home improvement sector continuing to experience challenging trading conditions, Endurance® Doors is urging installers to consider additional ways of ensuring sales success. In particular, the business, which manufactures solid, secure, and stylish composite doors, is highlighting the power of online reviews in converting leads into actual orders. Scott Foster, sales and marketing director [...]
Is the S500 series from Spitfire the best door in Europe? The doors from Spitfire are touted as the best not only in the UK but in Europe too. After building an entire showroom dedicated to Spitfire doors, as well as selling them to the public for a reasonable amount of time and getting [...]
Internal Glazing Modern lifestyles mean that open-plan living is no longer practical, with families looking to create separate zones for working, relaxing, and socialising at home. Origin’s Internal Door (OI-30) can maximise the floorplan of properties by creating functional spaces that don’t compromise on natural light. With its steel-look glazed wall and door system, [...]
Leading arched and angled frame manufacturer Premier Arches has updated its online pricing and ordering platform to allow customers to add their own logo and selling price to quotations for a more personal and professional customer experience. Through the unique platform, fabricators, installers and trade counters are able to price and order complex arched [...]
This particular subject matter was brought up on the Certass forum earlier this week, and it sparked a wider debate about taking deposits and stage payments and what to do if you are dealing with a customer who is unwilling to place a deposit. The principle of taking a deposit is certainly the industry [...]
Endurance® Doors has joined employers across the UK in marking National Apprentice Week 2024. The respected manufacturer of solid, secure, and stylish composite doors used the week, which took place from the 5th to 11th February, to celebrate its apprentices and to acknowledge their contribution towards the brand’s continuing success. Stephen Nadin, managing director at [...]
In the ever-evolving business landscape, window and door installation companies often find themselves adapting to economic fluctuations. As we face the challenges of a shallow recession, it becomes crucial for businesses in this industry to implement strategic measures to not only survive but thrive. This article explores key strategies for window and door installation [...]
A historic glassworks in Merseyside is set to close its doors for the final time, marking the end of nearly two centuries of production. Located in St Helens, this site holds significance as the birthplace of the modern float glass process pioneered by glassmaker Pilkington UK, a technique now utilized globally. The production activities [...]
Building Our Skills is making an appeal – please get involved. Building Our Skills – Making Fenestration a Career of Choice is in the final stages of its planning for two industry bespoke careers fairs at the start of March as a part of National Careers Week. The two events will feature over 30 [...]
2023 saw the demise of Safestyle UK and the UK Windows And Doors Group. It saw Evolution saved via purchase by Everest, and there were a number of other middle-tier bankruptcies during the course of that year. It is hard to ignore the data that has been coming out of connected industries such as [...]
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