Clearview South December 2013 - Issue 145 | Page 65

2013REVIEW
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)
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