Annual Predictions
“ An industry that is used to challenges ”
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL IN 2025
DEAN BRADLEY , SALES DIRECTOR
STEVE SIDEBOTTOM , DIRECTOR
As the sliding door closes on 2024 I ’ m reflecting on a year of challenges not helped by the election process and the recent budget , which seems to have dampened down growth and expansion , particularly for larger scale businesses . Fortunately we serve an industry that is used to challenges and it ’ s now that innovation comes to the fore .
Clearview magazine and Clearzine – our online newsletter – has seen significant growth in terms of revenue and content which I expect to continue in 2025 as companies look to protect and increase market share with creative marketing strategies and improved offerings to new and existing customers .
New products are still coming through as we build up to FIT Show taking centre stage at the NEC at the end of April . It seems that with four months to go some companies I talk to are sitting on the FIT Show fence still considering exhibiting but not committing just yet . Whether you are exhibiting or visiting , we will be comprehensively covering the event , so look out for our pre-show features as well as our first stand-alone FIT Show guide , this supplement will be delivered with our April magazine .
So if 2025 is about protecting and increasing market share , communicating with the wider industry is a vital element . Whether that ’ s press releases , editorial or advertising content in print and online we can be of assistance , don ’ t hesitate to contact us as we gear up for an important 2025 .
We wish all our customers , past , present and potential a happy and prosperous year of trading .
» IT ’ S BEEN A GREAT YEAR FOR Glazpart on so many fronts with our success , winning The Installer Awards in March and then being nominated in two categories at the recent G24 Awards . However our biggest success as has been the outstanding growth of the Link Vent range . We estimate that over one million homes have been made healthier as a result of companies installing the Link Vent in their windows and doors .
In 2025 , we celebrate our 40th anniversary and have some special plans for FIT Show 2025 that include promoting our award winning products as well as launching some exciting newly designed glazing accessories . In addition , we will be featuring Glazpartners at the show with unique product promotions .
Industry wise , all companies in the supply chain should be prepared for the incoming Future Homes Standard . We expect the interim changes to Building Regulations ( made in June 2022 ) to be fully integrated with the Future Homes Standard and permanently placed in the regulations . This means that all companies replacing windows and doors must continue to comply with the ventilation requirements as set out in Approved Document F ( means of ventilation ).
The financial implications from the recent Budget will
likely have an impact on the industry , with many of the industry ’ s leading economists and analysts predicting slow growth over the next 12 months .
Despite the cautious forecast , for 2025 , Glazpart will continue its growth strategies and continue to identify issues , collaborate with customers , develop products and grow the glazing components market .
With steady and significant investment in state-ofthe-art machinery , research and product development , Glazpart is in pole position to supply the industry with trickle vents and glazing accessories . We are ready for 2025 to continue to deliver product solutions that more than meet our customers ’ and homeowners ’ expectations .
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