Click here to read Part 1 and the first five companies to watch during 2017 This is part 2 of my look at the top ten companies to watching during 2017 in the UK glazing industry. It's going to be an ultra-competitive year, as our sector goes into battle with itself to compete for [...]
As we start to settle back at our desks for the coming year, we will all be watching to see which companies make the biggest splashes in our industry this year. It looks set to be the most competitive yet, in many areas of our sector. New products, new marketing, the FIT Show in [...]
As we head into the new working year, much of the industry will be looking at where the most lucrative growth areas are going to be. It's going to be a tricky year, but there are still plenty of areas of our industry that show solid growth potential throughout this year. So, these are [...]
Just the other day I published a post in which I said that a flavour of the DGB of old will be making a comeback in 2017. You can read that post here. I also teased that there would be a number of fenestration big issues that would be in the DGB firing line [...]
There are a number of what I would class as industry mega-companies, or star businesses that really stand out from the crowd in our industry. The industry's equivalent of the football world's Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic and Messi. Companies like Solidor, Residence 9, Origin, Prefix, MACO are just a few examples of the giants of our industry. [...]
Well, it's finally here. This week is FIT Show week and from Tuesday morning the hype will stop, the doors will open and the people of the industry will finally have their chance to see what is new and exciting in the industry. Or will they? There has been a lot of hype with regards [...]
The internet is an almighty thing is it not? There's almost nothing it won't allow you to do. You can communicate across the world instantly. Buy anything you like and have it delivered to your door, even on the same day! Food can be ordered and be delivered, whilst not getting up out of bed. [...]
A showroom is one of the most powerful sales tools an installer has in their armory. Use it well, and it will help land sales day after day. Use it poorly and it will only serve to turn away potential clients. Here are my five tips on keeping your showroom looking fresh and exciting, and [...]
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