Industry News and Stories for July 2021

By Glazing Summit, 26/07/2021

Despite many companies seeing record sales months and record demand, the industry is bursting at the seams, with one crisis following the next. As a result, there will be plenty to discuss at this year’s Glazing Summit, which take place on Thursday, October 21 at Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre. The...

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By Novolux, 22/07/2021

Following a hugely successful first quarter, polycarbonate sheet supplier Novolux has improved its extensive product portfolio with the addition of Liteleader roof windows. Made by roof window and skylight manufacturer VKR Holding, the high-quality roofing solution meets the demands for current design...

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By Novolux, 22/07/2021

Since launching earlier this year, the new Novolux Pro Self-Supporting Kit Canopy system has been taking the market by storm, with hundreds of builders and installers having already invested in the innovative and popular home improvement product. Novolux National Sales Manager Craig Weatherley comments...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 19/07/2021

According to Barclaycard, home improvement spending rose 34.4% in March – the biggest surge since July 2020, when the first lockdown lifted. And with the home improvement boom showing no signs of slowing down as we reach ‘Freedom Day’, installers will continue to benefit from consumer...

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By Glazing Summit, 09/07/2021

A high demand for tickets to this year’s Glazing Summit is a strong indication of the glazing industry’s desire to get back out there and meet people face-to-face. That’s the view of Andrew Scott, the Summit’s founder and CEO of organisers Insight Data and Purplex Marketing. The...

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By Victorian Sliders, 06/07/2021

Last year, Europe’s biggest sash window manufacturers Victorian Sliders invested £600,000 to dramatically expand their transport fleet. Now, just a few months later, the sash window firm has invested again – this time acquiring 5 new Mercedes Sprinter vans for deliveries, another...

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By Victorian Sliders, 06/07/2021

Market-leading sash window manufacturer Victorian Sliders welcomed potential new employees as part of a major recruitment event at its Ammanford headquarters. Even after a bumper 2020, business shows no sign of slowing for the South Wales firm, which has recently implemented a second shift to keep up with...

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