Customade says farewell to a friend as David Leng ‘takes a well-earned break’
Customade Group has added to the news of the departure of David Leng, saying he ‘has decided he needs to take a well-earned break’ but remains a friend of the group and leaves the...
Euramax buyer MGI acquires Rapid PVC-U Systems
Modular Group Investments, which earlier this year bought Barnsley-based Euramax, has now acquired Rapid PVCU Systems, a 1,500 frames/week Eurocell fabricator based in nearby Doncaster.
The move, along with the Euramax purchase (read story) creates a group...
STOP PRESS: Thursday April 15: David Leng departs Customade
It has been announced that David Leng has left the Customade Group after four years as head of the controversial manufacturer and trade counter group.
Further statements my be expected soon from the company or...
Supply problems ‘set to get worse through 2021’
There was little comfort for companies already suffering supply problems and long lead times this week after a forecast from industry leaders that things are very likely to get worse before they improve.
Amid reports...
Smooth colour leads the way in foiled frame poll
The choice of smooth coloured foils has beaten woodgrain and coloured grain by a wide margin in a YouGov survey of homeowners’ favourites, while all foils together now score more than half against white...
CO’s Kane hits out at Scottish Govt for keeping £millions of work in lockdown...
Conservatory Outlet CEO Greg Kane has called on the Scottish Government to end the lockdown disparity that is keeping millions of pounds of installations on hold.
Different Covid regulations around Britain mean that, unlike in...
Double blow for industry calendar as both Glasstec and GM fundraiser knocked back again
Two of the high-points in the glazing industry year have fallen victim to lockdown doldrums with the announcements this week that both Glasstec and the GM Fundraising Peak, Paddle, Pedal marathon will be postponed...
BFRC and Fensa go to govt over planned Building Regs changes
The BFRC and Fensa are to meet government officials to air the industry’s grievances over changes to energy efficiency and trickle vent specification in proposed changes to Building Regulations.
The bodies together with the GGF...
Endurance Doors owner Rocal Group acquired by MBO
Rocal Group, which includes Endurance Doors as well as Rocal Extrusions, Rocal Foiling, Rocal Insulating Panels, Rocal Indoor and Rocal SIPs, has been acquired from previous owners James and Sandra Longley by its existing...
Brisant and BGF agree ‘milestone’ capital investment
Brisant-Secure and growth capital investor BGF have signed a ‘milestone’ investment agreement that it says will secure its long-term growth plans and enable it to develop further innovations and opportunities.
Brisant partners Nick Dutton and...
