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now offer windows, doors and
conservatories. This is great
for trade depots, but double
glazing installers across the UK
need to be aware of these new
competitors.”

‘It is the expansion
of trade counter
depots that has
fuelled an increase
in the number of
general builders
who now offer
windows, doors and
conservatories’
CONCLUSIONS

While on the surface the
industry appears stable there is
a significant undercurrent of
change. This is being seen across
many facets;
• Reduction in the number of
PVC-U fabricators
• Diversification of materials
being manufactured by
fabricators
• Route to market (distribution
channels)
• Installer diversification in
products and materials
• Installer diversification into
other home improvement
sectors
• Rapid increase in ‘general
builders’ now offering windows
and doors
• The rise of the trade counter
depot

‘There are now
some 1,300 changes
occurring every
month, companies,
management,
locations, contact
details, products
and sectors’

As a result of this undercurrent,
the rate of change within
the Insight Database is at its
highest ever level. Across the
database, there are now some
1,300 changes occurring every
month, companies, management,
locations, contact details,
products and sectors. Over the
last six months 60% of companies
on the Insight database have
experienced some change in their
business.
THE FULL REPORT

The Insight Data 2013 Market
Report uses data collated during
extensive research and interviews
carried out with over 15,000
fabricators and installers. It is the
most comprehensive analyse of
the fenestration industry.
The full Report includes a
detailed analysis of the industry,
sectors and regional variations
and is available to download from
the Insight Data website.

www.insightdata.co.uk

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