UKCA & marking: Why the UK needs a pragmatic approach
From: Chris Alderson, Managing Director, Edgetech
We might be suffering through the worst supply chain disruption in a generation, with huge knock-on impacts for businesses around the globe, but here’s something to be grateful for...
‘Not an easy decision’
From: Nickie West, event director, FIT Show
“FIT Show once again supports the announcement that Fensterbau Frontale has been delayed until July 12 - 15, 2022. This cannot have been an easy decision for the...
Confusions still reigns on energy prices despite government support
From: Mark Mitchell, chair, Cornwall Group.
Don’t expect glass prices to tumble, or for stability to return to the market following the government’s recently announced energy support package for businesses.
Energy surcharges imposed by the...
Have homeowners fixed everything yet?
From: Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster
I’m going to start by saying that things still look pretty good. Our customers are busy (probably if we’re honest, still a little too busy), and the housing market...
Why compromise – it’s worth the wait
From: Ian Latimer, managing director, Emmegi (UK)
Anyone who’s had any building work done on their home or tried to order a new car over the past year or so will be very familiar with...
‘I’m just asking’
From: Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster
Rishi Sunak was the hero of the hour in March 2021 with the financial stimulus he put in place to help businesses survive the impact of Lockdown. Without it...
More ventilation – but how does it sound?
From: Wayne Irvine, managing director, AW Louvers
Buildings need ventilation because they need to breathe. When you ventilate a building, you help to get rid of those things that are bad for occupants’ health, such...
The art of consistency
From: Wayne Heath, sales director, AluK
This could be a tough year ahead for the whole of the windows and doors market. The cost-of-living crisis means lots of consumers are already cutting back on their...
Dear Father Christmas
From: David Thornton, Chair, The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd
Everyone at The Window Company (Contracts) has been very good this year. We’ve looked after each other and our neighbours, even in the toughest of times....
A year like no other
From: Huw Williams, commercial director, Tyman UK, parent company of ERA
It’s safe to say that this year has created some extremely difficult challenges for the entire window and door industry. Every area of the...
