National decline

It must be significant when a second national installer comes up with bad news in the space of one month, especially amid whispers that some of the others are none too rosy at the moment either. Anglian is blaming Brexit uncertainty but many others say the rise of installer schemes as well as support from major fabricators and systems houses have revitalised many local operators into earning a bigger share of consumers’ trust, not to mention their money.

Also this week, very many in the industry will be saddened to hear of the death of Jon Skinner, most recently Epwin commercial director but with 40 years in the industry including roles with many of the major players. The affection many held for him is reflected in many of the social media references this past week, and The Glazine publisher Tony Higgin, who knew him well for many years, said he will be remembered for a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that was matched by his benevolence to all those around him.

A far from happy beginning to the new year in many ways but may we at least wish you the best for the future in 2018.

Chris Church Editor

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This Week's News

Commercial growth set
to stall – Palmer

Four years of steady growth in the commercial glazing sector may be about to stall in ‘some areas’, according to a new report from Palmer Market Research.

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Jon Skinner dies at 63

Jon Skinner, a glazing industry veteran of over 40 years, most recently as Commercial Director of Epwin Window Systems, died on December 29, age 63, after a time of ill health.

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Home sales hit all-year low

Hopeful home sellers hit an all-year low last month with fewer than 35,000 new listings with UK estate agents, a drop of more than a third on November, with a forecast of another challenging year to come.

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Anglian reports £3.3m loss

Anglian Home Improvements is forecasting further impact from Brexit uncertainty after reporting a £3.3million pre-tax loss for the year to April 1.

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Fraud investigation ongoing

Police have confirmed that an investigation is continuing into an alleged fraud at Stoke-based fabricator Listers Trade Frames prior to the company going into administration and being acquired last September.

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We Have Email

From: Dave Broxton,
Managing Director, Bohle Ltd

I would like to follow-up on recent industry comment about glass and IGU supply and the questions raised by some within the industry about whether or not glass delivered to site is always to specification.

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