Leading arched frame supplier Premier Arches is marking a successful partnership with Comp Door, with the composite door manufacturer having become a significant customer since opening their doors 18 months ago. Manufacturing a wide range of arched and angled frames, Premier Arches stocks eight leading uPVC profiles, including Liniar and Optima, which made them [...]
As we head into the final weeks of the year and ponder what 2024 has in store for us, it is a good time to reflect on the year that has passed and build a picture of the state of the sector. A tough year I don't think there is any doubt that 2023 [...]
The saga of the demise of UK Windows & Doors Group was a sad story in what has been a rather tough year for the entire sector. It saw the collapse of a group of well-known brands, as well as the permanent closure of Duraflex, which happened in the summer with the hope that [...]
Over the last couple of weeks there have been signals that the overall aims for the 2025 Future Homes Standard could end up being less radical than previously imagined. I have had a few conversations over the last fortnight, some with valuable connections to the right places, to indicate that despite predictions that the [...]
In what is a ray of good news for homeowners who had been left in a very uncertain position by the demise of Safestyle UK, it has been announced that Anglian Home Improvements, trading as Anglian Windows, has bought the order book from the collapsed company as well as some other assets. Here is [...]
As we begin to look forward to the end of the year and some well-earned time off over the Christmas period, it is also time to start thinking ahead to 2024 and ponder where the best opportunities might lie for the fenestration sector. 2023 has certainly been a challenging one in many aspects. The [...]
In a new statement published today, Safestyle confirmed the appointment of Interpath Advisory as administrators of the business. News was expected after the company announced it's intention to appoint administrators last Friday evening. Safestyle appoints administrators Here is the short statement in full: On 27 October 2023, Safestyle announced that it intended to appoint [...]
Following weeks of turmoil at the business, it was announced on the evening of Friday 27th October 2023 that Safestyle UK are to appoint administrators. They confirmed that they have not been able to find a buyer for the business or new investors to inject cash. The share price of the business has been [...]
In a new update published this morning by Safestyle UK, they have confirmed that shares in the business have been suspended. They published two updates this morning. Suspension of trading This is the confirmation that the company had requested shares to be suspended this morning: Safestyle UK plc (AIM: SFE.) provides the following update [...]
As if further evidence was needed as to the tough trading environment the glazing sector is in right now, accounts posted by Pilkington Group on Companies House show the company lost over £200m in the last financial year. This painful loss comes against a backdrop of very disturbed trading conditions as we have seen [...]
In what will be another worrying trading update issues by Safestyle UK this morning, they have confirmed that there are no new investors coming with any fresh cash to restore stability to the business. Instead, they are now seeking a sale of the business or it's assets as what looks like a final attempt [...]
Rob McGlennon, Managing Director, Deceuninck, asks does the high-volume model still add up for fabricators? It’s been a stormy end to summer and start to autumn. Profit warnings from Safestyle were followed by the collapse of Duraflex and now, UK Windows and Doors Group. Routes to market for each may be very different but [...]
Mark Allen Group, which owns Glass & Glazing Products magazine and the Installer Awards, has acquired the Glazing Summit conference. The move strengthens Mark Allen’s position within the glazing sector while Andrew Scott, founder of the Glazing Summit and CEO of the event organisers, Insight Data and Purplex Marketing, will remain closely linked to [...]
Everest 2020 Limited, owner of the UK’s most famous home improvement brand which has been operating for over 50 years, has announced the purchase of the brand, order book, and assets of Evolution, a manufacturer of the UK’s finest timber alternative windows and doors based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Evolution was previously a profitable business [...]
Ever since the sad demise of the UK Window and Doors Group at the beginning of the month, the industry has been waiting to find out what the fate will be of the individual brands within the group will be. It appears we may now know what the outcome for Evolution might be, thanks [...]
The share price of Safestyle UK has been in the spotlight over the last couple of weeks as the company seeks to inject new cash from additional investors to shore up the company. You can catch up on the latest news from the company here. So I thought it might be worth taking a [...]
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