Insight Data presents a ‘the state of the industry’ report. Learn how PVC-U fabricators are changing, the latest product trends and growth markets. Insight also reveals how the industry is responding to economic uncertainty and the greatest threat to installers that is spreading across the industry.

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JADE GREENHOW
THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE
WINDOW INDUSTRY

3. Industry Overview
• 14,649 window, door, IGU and
conservatory companies within the UK

4. PVC-U Fabricators
• Decline in Manufacturers
• Average output increased
• Many have diversified

5. Aluminium Fabricators

6. Conservatory Fabricators
• Starting to stagnate
• Nature of conservatories changing

7. Installers
• Decline in
Installation
• 59% Sole Traders
• 8,500 Very Small
• More products &
suppliers
increasing avg
order values

8. Builder Installers
• Roles are reversing!
• ‘Trade Counters’ provide access to products and support

9. Observations…
• Evolution for both Fabricators and Installers
• Technology is a must!
• Aging workforce
• Its not all about PVC-U
• Trade counters are continuing to disrupt the market

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