DGB Business
What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean To UK Fenestration
An already complicated and difficult trading picture for our sector just got a little bit more so as the US implemented 25% tariffs on UK and EU steel and aluminium. It was hoped that [...]
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems Acquired By Bailey
This wave of consolidation within the fenestration market is really picking up pace as yet another acquisition of an aluminium systems company has just been announced. Building envelope solutions specialists Bailey has announced that [...]
ASSA ABLOY Acquires Senior Architectural Systems
Another week another acquisition, and this one is a big one in the aluminium space once again. Juggernaut group ASSA ABLOY have announced they have acquired UK-based Senior Architectural Systems (SAS), with its HQ [...]
Likelihood Of A Recession In 2025
The UK economy faces several challenges that increase the risk of a recession, commonly defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. Key factors include: Recent Economic Performance: The UK economy shrank in [...]
Dutemann UK Closure Announced
In an emotional statement published on Linkedin this morning, Dutemann UK Ltd owner announced that the company has now been forced to closed due to the difficult economic and trading conditions. This was the [...]
Eurocell Acquires Alunet
In yet another sign of the growing significance of aluminium in the residential sector of our industry, Eurocell as announced today that they have acquired Alunet in a £29m deal. This marks a major [...]
Forterro Completes Acquisition Of Orgadata
London, UK, 4 March 2025 – European software provider Forterro has successfully completed its acquisition of Orgadata AG, following regulatory approval, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the window, door and [...]
Voilàp Glass Acquires Majority Stake In Mappi International
Voilàp Glass, the holding company formed by Voilàp S.p.A. and Mamisa, the holding company owned by the Spezzani Family, has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 51% majority stake in Mappi International. Mappi [...]
Corialis Acquires European Gutmann Group
Corialis, a leading European designer and manufacturer of aluminium systems for windows and doors, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the European Gutmann Group (“Gutmann”), a renowned German manufacturer specializing in aluminium profile [...]
Cornwall Group Flags Concerns To MP
Cornwall Group has raised its concerns about the impact of the increase in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance with its Member of Parliament. Announced in the Autumn budget from 1st April 2025 [...]
Eurocell Provides Year End Trading Update
Eurocell plc, a leading UK manufacturer, distributor, and recycler of UPVC building products, released its Year-End Trading Update on January 28, 2025. The company reported a 5% decrease in revenue for the year, attributing [...]
UAP Ltd Acquires Armadillo Metal Coatings
UAP Ltd, the Bury-based door hardware specialist, has announced the acquisition of Armadillo Metal Coatings, marking another milestone in its ambitious growth journey. The acquisition builds on the success of UAP’s licensing of Armadillo’s [...]
DGB Brexit
The Mere Prospect Of An EU Referendum Could Cause Prices To Rise In The Window And Door Industry
As predicted, the "In" campaign is going heavy on the fear factor to try to convince people that a vote to leave the European Union would be a "step in the dark" and could cause [...]
Could The #EUref Cause Problems For The Window And Door Industry?
When it comes to the EU referendum we are starting to be a bit clearer on one or two things. We have a date, Thursday 23rd June. We know that Boris Johnson has joined the [...]
#EUref Set For June 23rd
Well, it happened. After almost no sleep, little food and exhaustive media coverage David Cameron managed to come to an agreement with the rest of the Eurozone leaders on a new relationship between the EU [...]
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