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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 [...]
AGC Glass Europe Acquires SGT (Germany)
Effective as of 1 January 2025, AGC Glass Europe expands its activities through the acquisition of one of Europe´s largest manufacturers of safety glass, Sicherheitsglastechnik Oelsnitz GmbH (SGT), as well as the Verwaltungsgesellschaft Schuler [...]
Everest Windows Warns Of 8.9% Price Increase
In an article published today in The Telegraph, Everest Windows, the rebranded Everest Home Improvements after Anglian Home Improvement took over the deceased company, warned of an imminent 8.9% price increase. Everest has just [...]
Forterro Continues Expansion Into The Fenestration Industry With BM Group Acquisition
The deal builds on the acquisition of Orgadata AG in 2024 to further grow the new Forterro Windows and Doors line of business. London, UK, 8 January 2025 - European software provider Forterro has [...]
Dempsey Dyer Confirm Closure After 47 Years
After staff began to make posts on LinkedIn last week about the closure of Dempsey Dyer, the company has today confirmed via its website and social channels that today will be their last day [...]
Vitrine Systems Limited In Administration Due To ISG Collapse
We were warned that the collapse of construction giants ISG would have ripple effects, and the fenestration sector would not be spared from that fallout. And so it comes to pass, as Vitrine Systems [...]
Saint-Gobain Agrees To Acquire Kilwaughter
Saint-Gobain reaches a binding agreement to acquire Kilwaughter, a leading façade mortars player in the UK and Ireland Saint-Gobain has reached a binding agreement to acquire Kilwaughter, a leading player dedicated to façade mortars in the [...]
profine Group Acquires EFP International B.V.
Today (07.10.2024), profine Group announced the acquisition of EFP International B.V. (EFP), a Dutch-based company with a global footprint, specializing in the design, development, and production of aluminium profile systems for architects under the brand [...]
How Our Sector’s Biggest Publicly Traded Companies Have Fared
The fenestration sector, encompassing manufacturers of windows, doors, and glazing, has been navigating complex market dynamics in 2024. Key players like Eurocell, Deceuninck, Pilkington, and Saint-Gobain have experienced varying share price movements, driven by [...]
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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