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Inflation Rises Again
Against expectations, inflation in January rose once again, for the fourth month in a row, to 5.5% from 5.4% in December. Whilst 0.1% might not seem all that much, it was predicted that rates [...]
Stürtz Group Acquire Stuga Machinery Ltd
M&A activity in the fenestration sector continues to pick up as it has been announced that Stuga Machinery Limited has been acquired by Stürtz Group. This is the statement that has been published on [...]
Safestyle UK Posts Better Than Expected 2021 Trading Update
As we approach earnings season in the UK fenestration sector, Safestyle UK are making moves first as they issue a new trading update and state that their full-year 2021 results will be ahead of [...]
Window And Door Prices Needed To Rise, But Not Like This
I have long argued that the price of new windows and doors should be higher than it was. In fact, it's a point I have made almost since the beginning of DGB nearly 13 [...]
Inflation Rises To 5.4% – Fenestration Has To Take Note
As predicted, inflation has risen once again. Figures out today show that inflation has risen from 5.1% in November to 5.4% in December. There are no signs that the rises will be stopping imminently. [...]
Energy Price Rises Will Hit UK Fenestration Costs
We ended last year with warnings about continued price inflation in our sector and we begin the new year with pretty much the same warnings. There is also renewed pressure and fears when it [...]
Calls For Help As Pilkington Energy Bills Rise To £8m Per Month
As we sift through the conveyor belt of crazy news headlines, the major issue that is affecting all of us is the cost of living and the energy crisis. Whether you are a homeowner [...]
North America: ODL, Inc Acquires Verre Select
Over in America, ODL, Inc, which has ODL Europe as part of its business, kicks off M&A in 2022: ODL is pleased to announce the acquisition of Verre Select, a decorative door glass manufacturer [...]
UK Inflation Surges To 5.1%
Another month and another inflation figure that surges past all previous estimates. UK inflation in November spiked to 5.1%, up from 4.2% in October. This blows past estimates of 4.8% and the prediction from [...]
Panoramic Group Appoints Liquidators
The Panoramic Products, consisting of Panoramic Group and Panoramic Door have appointed a liquidator according to documents that are publicly available in The Gazette. Troubles at the company have been well documented on social [...]
This Is Why Prices Are Rising So Much
You can feel the frustration growing. Prices in the fenestration sector have been rising sharply all year, and the New Year looks set to herald a new wave of very steep price increases across [...]
Promac To Enter Administration
In news that began to circulate on social media yesterday, Promac (Window Machinery Sales Ltd) have confirmed to industry media that they are to be placed into administration in the coming days. The news [...]
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