For Professional Fabricators of Commercial Façades and Windows, Doors, Conservatories & IGUs

It’s back with a bump to normality after the Christmas break, writes Editor John Roper as he says Happy New Year and recognises it as a time of optimism, especially in this industry which is born of entrepreneurs who are forever optimistic. However, he warns that to build on optimism requires anticipating challenges and embracing change and diversification – complacency will take the hindmost…leaving even more opportunities for the brave.

Andrew Scott, the CEO of Purplex, the marketing company and Insight Data, says that working with the media via public relations still achieves independent endorsement, which is an essential investment for the glass and glazing industry in 2026, despite the surge in ‘do it yourself’ digital marketing.

Euroglaze, the Barnsley-based Rehau trade fabricator, continues to invest in its improvement programme, with two new machines designed to improve the quality and precision of its frames. Euroglaze has now added a Haffner double mitre saw for ancillaries and a Haffner CNC corner cleaner.