‘Fire doors are not ordinary doors’
From: Howard Trotter, business manager, Shelforce
News from the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) that three quarters of the fire doors inspected in the UK by its approved inspectors did not meet the required standard...
A radical shift in the supply chain dynamic
From: David Thornton, Chairman, The Window Company (Contracts)
Over the past year, we all know there’s been a fairly radical shift in the supply chain dynamic – and not just when it comes to demand,...
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...
Environment: Who will drive a programme of change?
From: Stephen Nadin, managing director, Endurance Doors
Over recent weeks climate change has climbed to the top of the social, economic and political agenda through COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference that was held in...
‘Lead times still really matter’
From: Martin Nettleton, managing director, Euroglaze
Post-pandemic, I’ve noticed a shift in the way that many fabricators frame their revised lead times, with the inference that trade customers are now more comfortable than they used...
Turning a corner in 2025?
You Say, from Anglo’s managing director David Evans:
We’ve all had a challenging 2024, and when you compare the last 12 months to the previous two years, you can see that many factors have contributed...
Good news on UKCA marking – but we need a long-term solution
From: Gary Shoesmith, Head of technical & quality, Edgetech UK.
We’re delighted that common sense has prevailed for a second time regarding product safety regulations and the UK’s exit from the EU – but we...
‘Strip back and embrace simplicity’
From: Giovanni Laporta, Smart Ready
As a designer and innovator, I am aware that inspiration comes from all sorts of places, and what I want to share with you is a prime example of this....
A ‘Mixed Bag’ for 2025?
You Say from Nigel Headford, Chief Executive Officer, CAB.
The UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate decreased from 2.6% in November to 2.5% in December. Whilst this is a minor change, it is significant...
‘If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it’
From: Howard Trotter, Business Manager, Shelforce
With the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, I have seen ‘Be the Best’ slogans around the city during the successful event and it made me think – what does the...
