A Healthy Brexit Debate From HEGLA “As talks about Brexit continue to make headline news across both sides of The Channel, as a company with a global presence, HEGLA GmbH intends to reinforce its commitment and position of strength to allay any potential customer concerns. Both Britain and Germany have worked together closely for many years, with the two nations linked by strong bonds of trade, culture and friendship. At the time when the Euro was intro … » more from Hegla …»
Builders merchants sales growth continues upward trend in Q1 2018 The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms total Q1 2018 sales were up 0.4% on Q1 2017. Quarterly growth was driven by Timber (+2.3%), alongside Plumbing and Heating (+8.0%), Kitchens and Bathrooms (+3.6%), Ironmongery (+2.1%), and Decorating (+1.2%) - all suggesting that work stayed inside due to the poor weather. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchan … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
First Again! a reflection Getting close, the middle of the year, mid summer's day, the longest day! All signs to remind us for the most part that we should be on our way to achieve at least 50% of our targets for the year as a whole. Already we can see the winners and the also-rans, some just stand out as being ahead of the pack with others appearing to be sending the message that they are just happy to along. Why isn't everyone … » more from Fenestration News …»
Sales of building products up in February The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms February sales were up 4.0% in February 2018 compared with February last year. Five categories did better: Plumbing Heating & Electrical (+7.9%), Timber & Joinery Products (+6.6%), Ironmongery (+5.0%), Kitchens & Bathrooms (+4.6%) and Workwear & Safetywear (+4.5%). Six categories grew more slowly, including Heavy Building Materials (+3.2%) the la … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Strong Q4 Builders Merchants’ sales complete another year of growth The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms total Q4 2017 sales were up +6.3% on Q4 2016, delivering stronger growth for the quarter than the running average, which in turn helped to push the annual growth numbers. Overall, merchant sales in 2017 finished 4.8% ahead of 2016 by value. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales to builders and … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Letter to editor - colour is the future Dear Ian, The window industry is no stranger to hype, but I don’t think I’ve seen a stronger trend than the current swing to colour. We anticipated the trend, and invested in manufacturing, logistics and marketing so Deceuninck fabricators and installers could sell colour with confidence. We aimed to be 100% ‘colour enabled’ and ahead of trend so we wouldn’t hold them back, no matter how strong the demand. S … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to the Editor - 2018: A Game of Two Halves? Dear Ian As we get back into the new business year, it’s time to get out our crystal balls. Economists have already made their predictions which have come with a handful of health warnings. Perhaps most worryingly, Britain is set to have the worst wage growth of any wealthy nation next year, ranking behind Italy, Greece and Hungary at the bottom of 32 OECD countries as real earnings lag behind inflation. Representing the bigg … » more from Deceuninck …»
In the real world at risk category The revelation that so-called advertising cookies (tracking software) were digging deeper into the website viewers personal and private details than would be reasonable, not for the website owners benefit but the tracking companies commercial gain. Lead to website browsers offering the ability to block advertising cookies. The advertising cookie creators then looked for a different route into web page viewers life and found that se … » more from Fenestration News …»
A solid October for builders' merchants Total merchant sales in October were the highest since GfK began compiling BMBI sales data in July 2014 – a potential cause for celebration. However we cannot ignore likely the impact of inflation, with many sectors reporting stantial price increases over the past 12 months. That said, merchants significantly out-performed ONS Construction Output in October and show no sign of the predicted weaker autumn trading. strong Y … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Summary Rosenheim Window and Facade Conference 2017 In view of the fundamental changes that approach the industry under the heading of “digital disruption”, the slogan “Master the future” was a good choice. The digitization evolves such great dynamics in all areas of life and work that each entrepreneur has to change its business strategies not to stay on the losing side in the near future. The 868 participants from 14 countries of the 45th Rosenheim Window and Facade Conference recei … » more from ift Rosenheim …»
Builders' merchants see continued growth Builders' merchants' sales reflect continued growth throughout the third quarter of 2017. Average sales a day were up nearly 7% compared to Q3 2016 and up 4.9% year to date. Kitchens & Bathrooms and Ironmongery were the top performers. BMBI data is released monthly and is a unique data source of builders' merchant sector sales to builders. It's the most reliable indicator of RMI housing. The Builders Merchan … » more from Builders Merchants Federation …»
Talent Acquisition Some time ago we spent a couple of days locked away in a conference with the HR Directors and people responsible for recruitment and retention in some of the biggest of organisations in the UK. Frankly the amount of company wealth swimming around that room was extraordinary and the speakers were equally impressive, the head of “experienced recruitment” at Price Waterhouse Coopers, the largest professional services firm in t … » more from MBA Associates Limited …»
Thermoseal Group Thermoseal Group is an International Fast Track 200 business! As published in the ninth annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table, Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading warm edge spacer manufacturer and supplier of over 2,500 insulated glass (IG) components has been ranked no.41 in the leagu ... »
Rapierstar Ltd - Rapierstar marks a decade with Shepley, Leading REHAU window and door fabricator Shepley Windows has reached the 10-year milestone in its use of high quality fast ...»
Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) - Stronger April sales for merchants., The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales ...»
Conservatory Outlet - Conservatory Outlet release new Brochure Suite, Leading UK fabricator Conservatory Outlet Limited has launched a new suite of retail brochures, boasting unique artwork wh ...»
CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) - CMS Window Systems backs employee fairness initiative with Scottish Business Pledge, CMS Window Systems has teamed up with the Fairness Commissioner in North Lanarkshire, along with several other organisatio ...»