CRL owner CRH looking to sell Oldcastle in US?
Speculation is growing over reports that Dublin-based CRH, owner of architectural systems and glazing products supplier C R Laurence (CRL), is planning to sell its $300million sales Oldcastle Building Envelope operation in the US.
Bloomberg...
Widgets acquires Profoil to become Q19 Group
The group comprising Window Widgets and the Residence Collection has announced the acquisition of Profoil and the formation of the Q19 Group.
Q19 Group sales and marketing director Sarah Hitchings, pictured with Profoil MD Colin...
Soltech Systems goes to MBO
Soltech Systems, supplier of blinds, curtains, control systems and associated window accessories, has been acquired by its management led by managing director Guy Simmonds and chairman Robert Wilson MBE.
“This MBO is a significant milestone...
Three quarters look to ali growth – CAB
Optimism in the aluminium sector has bucked all current construction trends with more than three quarters (77%) of businesses looking forward to increased sales in the coming quarter and nearly 40% looking to grow...
Kingfisher plans UK roll-out after paying €10million for NeedHelp lead generator
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher plc has announced plans to grow NeedHelp, the international home improvement lead generator into the UK, after acquiring the international platform for a total cash consideration of around.€10 million.
In...
ICO to seek winding-up order over cold-caller’s unpaid £500,000 fine
The Information Commissioner’s Office is expecting to issue a winding-up petition against cold-call outfit CRDNN Ltd and has now instructing solicitors to progress recovery of a half a million pound unpaid fine.
The fine was...
Govt gives two more years’ grace for CE-UKCA changeover
Businesses have been given a further two-year extension to the make the change from CE to UKCA marking, giving them until December 2024 to relabel products.
Th is means they will be able to use...
UKWG closing HQ in restructuring plan
UK Window Group, the former Masco Corporation division, is closing its Caerphilly HQ and fabrication plant as part of a long-term restructure.
Staff at the site have been told some of the 200 employees could...
Installation company misled with claims of 50-year history and 5-star reviews – ASA
A North West window and door business that went into liquidation earlier this year owing over £2.9million has been found to have misled customers by claiming it had 50 years’ experience and displaying a...
Stuga acquired by Stürtz with promise of ‘turnkey system’ additions
Stuga Machinery has been acquired by global machinery manufacturer Stürtz which is promising further investment including developing the business into a turnkey system supplier by adding the buyer’s full machinery programme including Welding, Cleaning,...
