Eurocell Completes Strategic Acquisition of Alunet Group
Building on its position in the UK home improvement market, Derbyshire based Eurocell has expanded its residential aluminium systems and composite door offering through the major acquisition of Alunet Group and its fast growing...
Retrofitting Energy-Efficient Windows Key to Upgrading of Millions of Social Homes
With local authorities and housing associations facing acute pressure to upgrade millions of social homes in line with modern net zero and thermal performance standards, retrofitting energy-efficient windows and doors will offer a vital...
Modular builder CoreHaus goes for Iso Chemie bracket system
The Iso Chemie thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified by modular house builder CoreHaus for installation in its new designs.
The development sees Winframer units along with Win2wall multi-level sealing...
Freight shortages add to cost and supply woes – Markit
Transport and freight shortages are beginning to bite, putting further pressure on already stretched materials supply problems, according to the latest IHS Markit report.
This resulted in input cost inflation accelerating to the second fastest...
Unlocking market opportunities
Heritage windows, once considered a niche market, are experiencing a surge in popularity and demand, marking a significant shift in the industry landscape.
"It wasn't long ago that the concept of 'heritage' conjured images of...
GGF appoints new Managing Director and Head of Operations
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced two senior promotions, with Ben Wallace stepping up as GGF Managing Director from his previous role as Head of Membership, and Lauren Mawford taking on a...
GGF acquisition hails return of Palmer Reports
Palmer Market Research with its influential Palmer Reports is to make a return after five years’ absence following the acquisition of the brand and other assets by the Glass & Glazing Federation.
The reports ceased...
GGF sets out ‘best case’ plan for five nations’ post-lockdown recovery
The GGF has compiled a detailed ‘best case scenario’ for each of the four nations of the UK plus the Republic of Ireland, mapping out the advice at each stage of the gradual return...
There are worse commutes!
Sean English, one of Business Micros’ technical team, had an enviable commute to the Caribbean recently to complete an installation of Evolution processing software in The Bahamas.
The majority of the installation at StormFrame Windows...
Fifteen successive years of revenue growth
The Manchester-based door hardware specialist, UAP Ltd, has announced revenue of £28.4 millionfor its latest financial year, marking its 15th consecutive year of revenue growth.
UAP Ltd revenues grew by more than a third in...
