A different kind of crisis
From: Andrew Scott, MD, Purplex
Demand is what we all crave when it comes to running a business in any industry. So, it appears strange to be talking of rising demand as a crisis in...
From: Gary Morton, Boing Boing Group
Once, there was a real stigma attached to going bankrupt – and as a society, it’s good we’ve become a little more compassionate.
Sometimes, businesses fail through no direct fault of the people that own...
Supporting Men’s Health Week
From: Yogesh Gopal, Director, Everglade Windows
According to the Men’s Health Forum, an organisation which is dedicated to improving the health of men, one in five men die before the age of 65. To mark...
Will supply chain disruption see a drive towards self-sufficiency?
Andy Jones, Group Managing Director, Victorian Sliders
The economic impact of coronavirus has been huge – but while some sectors have been devastated, glass and glazing is thriving.
Businesses across fenestration are reporting record weeks and...
‘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...
‘Forever home’ project highlights lack of UK innovation
From: Ryan Breslin, managing director Cherwell Windows
As an installation business, in my role at Cherwell, rather than Business Pilot, we’re at the sharp end. We need to be able to offer homeowners products that...
Reasons to be cheerful in 2023
From: Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster
Towards the end of last year, there was some worrying news emerging from the wider construction industry about an increase in the number of insolvencies.
According to Sky News, the...
“We need to keep our eyes open”
From: Sam Nuckey, MD, Window Ware
Sam was among speakers debating the issues facing the industry at the 2021 Glazing Summit. Here she gives her view on taking part.
In our industry, we build relationships as...
CPA responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
From: Prof. Noble Francis, Economics Director, Construction Products Association
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt highlighted “stability, growth and public services” as the three main priorities of his Autumn Statement 2022. For construction product manufacturers, as well as...
Are seasons returning to sales?
From: Mark Atkinson, Sales Director, Hurst Doors
I saw a lot of colleagues from right across the industry at the start of this month .
Among those I spoke to, there was a general sense of...
