The fourth quarter of 2022 continued to decline in volumes. Last year was certainly a game of two halves with the second half average around 20% lower than the first…. Read more

As 2022 drew to a close and we reflected on the year that was, we were reminded of the uncertainty our sector faced. After Brexit, then Covid, we could be… Read more

Quarter 4 recorded dampening demand, with the RMI market suffering more than most as concerns over energy prices, interest rates and inflation continued to dent consumer confidence. These underlying issues… Read more

As customers, we’ve grown to expect a certain level of flexibility and adaptability from brands. Whether that’s flexibility around regular payment dates for things such as utility bills or the… Read more

The year ended on a positive note with sales of Trade Paint being up for the 3rd consecutive month and by 1.3% compared to December 2021. Still, despite a buoyant… Read more

October and November are traditionally busy months for fenestration as customers push to get projects completed before Christmas, but for many suppliers Q4 sales were lacklustre as the cooling off… Read more

Despite some uncertainties, Q4 volumes were stable overall, albeit with some purchases driven by considerations of price inflation in January. The UK’s economic outlook remains uncertain, although the predicted high… Read more

The year came to a close with poor winter weather resulting in reduced levels of construction output. Economists are forecasting that output will continue to fall by almost 5% in… Read more

Although many in our industry have become used to uncertainty and changing market conditions, the past three months have certainly been more challenging then many will remember. The world was… Read more

High inflation, now 11.1%, high energy costs, and war in Ukraine are tipping the world into recession. In Q3 we saw a further softening in market demand. General construction and… Read more