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| In This Issue |
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John Roper takes the helm as deputy editor: the messages from our correspondents are about the importance of protecting margins and correctly calculating costs as the middle east crisis continues with no sign of a solution.
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Business |
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With installers and stockists facing squeezed margins it’s no surprise that most conversations start with price A recent webinar prompted a whole new business journey for one of the attendees. |
| News |
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Forterro announces its intention to acquire Klaes. The GGF appoints Amy Hopton-Smith head of commercial operations. Keystone Market Research joins Glazpartners |
Doors |
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Listers offers an extensive range of composite doors. We spend a lot of time talking about standards what we talk about less is the people on the other side of the door |
| Construction |
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Construction firms are bracing for another hit as failed US-Iran talks send fresh shockwaves through global energy markets, threatening to drive up costs yet again while more than half of UK firms are forced to raise prices due to soaring utility bills.
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Trade News |
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Qualicoat UK and Ireland has added a QR code to its member certificates. ERA has launched a new flush fit trickle vent for bi-fold doors.
A heritage installation
has earned Bramley Window Systems FENSA's March Installation of the
Month title. |
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Human interaction remains at the heart of what we do. Meeting people in person creates opportunities that screens alone cannot replicate. |
Products & Projects |
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Endurance Doors is enhancing its commitment to installer support. As geopolitical instability in the Middle East continues Sternfenster is demonstrating how installers can protect their margins |
| Health |
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Nearly seven in ten (69%) tradespeople say they experience mental health issues Trade Direct Insurance is launching a new mental health and wellbeing support service, for policy holders. |
Installer Classified |
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