Political uncertainty in the build up to the Labour party’s Autumn budget, coupled with a sustained period of unsettled weather, had a negative effect on consumer confidence and merchant sales… Read more
Bostik Comment: Q2 2024
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Adhesives & Sealants
In Q2, the market again faced a challenging landscape shaped by several key economic and political factors. The approach to the general election created a climate of uncertainty, affecting investment… Read more
Bostik Comment: Q2 2022
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Adhesives & Sealants
Research from The Pulse showed that a combination of factors including price increases, energy costs, and uncertainty about the war in Ukraine have all affected merchants’ confidence in the market…. Read more
Bostik Comment: Q1 2022
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Adhesives & Sealants
As the cost of living continues to increase, the importance of living a more sustainable lifestyle has never been higher. According to a survey from Rated People, 63% of UK… Read more
Bostik Comment: Q4 2021
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Adhesives & Sealants
The wider economy continued to recover in Q4 and it was particularly pleasing to see construction surpassing pre-COVID levels for the first time in November, ahead of economic forecasts. Infrastructure… Read more
Bostik Comment: Q3 2021
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Adhesives & Sealants
Demand for construction products is buoyant and overall production output remains strong, however the growing price of raw materials is creating a challenging economic picture. We’ve seen first-hand the impact… Read more
Bostik Comment: Q2 2021
Posted in Expert Comment Category: Adhesives & Sealants
Mathew Whitehouse, Marketing Director at Bostik UK is BMBI’s Expert for Adhesives and Sealants. As we enter the second half of the year, the momentum in the industry shows no… Read more
