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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
F E A T U R E D A R T I C L E S
Sheerline Launches Reverse Butt Joint For The Aluminium Market
Known for developing innovative solutions to historic challenges within the aluminium industry, Sheerline has announced the launch of its latest revolutionary product, a Reverse [...]
DAWS Expands Its “From Stock” Colour Range To 10 Colours For Aluminium Bifold Doors
North West based DAWS, the leading trade aluminium supplier to the door and window industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its “from [...]
Endurance Acquisition Of BDC Aluminium Shows Major Intent
Last week Rocal, producers of Endurance Doors, announced that they had acquired Witham-based BDC Aluminium. It meant the year started with a bang as [...]
Sheerline’s Ben Hartshorn Named Rising Star Of The Year At G23 Awards
Sheerline’s Ben Hartshorn was named the fenestration industry’s newest Rising Star after winning the coveted award at the G23 Awards at the end of [...]
Dutemänn Announces New Partnership With Deceuninck Aluminium
Aluminium door and window specialist, Dutemänn has agreed a comprehensive new supply-agreement with Deceuninck Aluminium. As part of the new partnership, Dutemänn will begin [...]
Reader Question: Faulty Sealed Units?
Another post, another question from a homeowner. You can see why I need to build a consumer section to this site! Anyway, this time round [...]
Is There Any Money Left In Glass?
That might sound like a bit of an odd question to ask, seen as though we all need glass throughout all parts of life. It's an [...]
Where’s The Glass?
Usually, there's not much discussion on a Friday night on twitter about our industry that is worth talking about. But when @glassmanjamie asked me if [...]
A Day Made Of Glass 2
Remember when I posted the video on this blog of the Corning Glass inspired life we all might living in the near future? If not, [...]
Lots Of Leads, Lots Of Glass
I'm happy to report today that the busy period after the Summer Slump has continued this week. Plenty of leads made and sales completed. But [...]
S P O N S O R N E W S
Merchant’s November Value Sales Fall -4.6%, As Prices Fall -3.4%
The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published [...]
Let The Light In
Providing far more than a functional necessity, Victoria Brocklesby [...]
Origin Discusses Home Safety
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer [...]
Complete Door Solutions From Premier Arches
They say that you can’t fit a square peg [...]
Supply 2 Trade Introduce Premium Timber Range Through Glyngary Partnership
Supply 2 Trade, a prominent supplier of uPVC and [...]
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Safestyle Shares Suspended
In a new update published this morning by Safestyle UK, they have confirmed that shares in the business have been suspended. They published two [...]
Pilkington Group Posts £200m Loss
As if further evidence was needed as to the tough trading environment the glazing sector is in right now, accounts posted by Pilkington Group [...]
Safestyle Seeks Sale As No New Cash Comes
In what will be another worrying trading update issues by Safestyle UK this morning, they have confirmed that there are no new investors coming [...]
Glazing Summit Acquired By Mark Allen Group
Mark Allen Group, which owns Glass & Glazing Products magazine and the Installer Awards, has acquired the Glazing Summit conference. The move strengthens Mark [...]
Everest Announce Purchase Of Evolution From UKWDG
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 [...]
Apps Are Going To Become Key Consumer Sales Tool
I have written before on DGB about the immense amount of choice that exists in our industry now. Even for me, who actively works selling [...]
HTC One M8 Review
I have been using my HTC One M8 for a couple of months now, and given the importance of a smartphone in most people's lives, [...]
The Exciting Possibilities Of Glass Technology
Something a little different for today's post, a video. I found this small Israeli company, based in Tel Aviv, who specialise in glass technology. They [...]
Door-Stop’s Brochure Builder Points To Future Of Print Marketing
I'm not a Door-Stop customer, as some of you will know, but whether you are a customer or not, you have got to take your [...]
Support For Android As Well As iOS
I went to see a customer the other night, you know, on a proper "lead" ;-) and he had been looking online at composite doors, [...]
Your Gaskets Might Be Getting Dumped, Not Recycled
Earlier on today I was pointed to an article [...]
Camden Group Works With The Carbon Trust On Product Accreditation
This is a sponsored post by Camden Group The [...]
Recycling Is In The Frame At The Camden Group
This is a sponsored article by Camden Group Camden [...]
Deceuninck Quadruples PVC Recycling Capacity To 45,000 Tonnes Per Year
This is a sponsored article by Deceuninck Deceuninck Group [...]
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