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Winning the race for market share

The UK’s fenestration industry entered 2025 with tempered expectations, and the year has not disappointed in its difficulty. Persistent economic…

2 weeks ago

A shift in mindset and market conditions

The atmosphere at the recent Glazing Summit was, at times, difficult to shake. In a room where the prevailing tone…

1 month ago

Home upgrades top post-summer spending priorities as fenestration sector eyes opportunity

As Britain returns to work following a summer break that increasingly mirrors continental habits, early signs point to a notable…

3 months ago

Window market faces two futures

As the UK window installation industry reaches the midpoint of 2025, a stark divide is emerging. While the higher end…

5 months ago

Labour pressures and policy shifts cloud optimism

For a few days in May, the UK’s glazing and fenestration industry convened at the NEC in Birmingham for the…

6 months ago

Fenestration’s confidence on full display at the 2025 FIT Show

The UK’s fenestration sector returned to the NEC in Birmingham with renewed energy and a strong sense of purpose for…

8 months ago

Facing contradictions with resilience and innovation

As 2025 gathers momentum, the fortunes of Britain’s fenestration sector offer a cautionary tale of an economy at odds with…

8 months ago

Business owners question credibility of growth forecasts amid mounting pressures

For many listening to the Chancellor’s latest address, the economic outlook may have sounded cautiously optimistic. But among business owners…

9 months ago

Helping an ageing population

As we step into 2025, the fenestration sector finds itself at a crossroads. The dual imperatives of survival and growth…

10 months ago

Time to fight back against Government forces

There is little doubt that the recent Budget, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will make life tougher for employers in…

11 months ago