Twenty twenty-three ended much as we would have expected for a normal Q4, with seasonal trade patterns returning. Despite last year having its challenges, the mood in the industry seemed… Read more

As we look into the macroeconomic landscape, there’s a palpable sense of optimism brewing as the trajectory appears to be one of improvement for the future. We witness lower inflation… Read more

With the house building market in a particularly difficult position, performance in Q3 has been challenging for its suppliers, with volumes relatively flat. Consumer confidence improved throughout Q3 but in… Read more

The third quarter of 2023 has continued in the same theme set by the first two quarters of the year, with the typically busy months quiet and the reverse for… Read more

The 2023 edition of the LBM 100 survey by LBM Journal, demonstrated an impressive escalation in a conventionally conservative industry. 2022 marked a significant milestone, with 40% of merchants embracing… Read more

Like all manufacturers in our sector, Keylite is feeling the effects of lower market demand. This is driven by low consumer confidence while relatively high interest rates and inflation levels… Read more

At the end of Q3 the trade paint market stood at 1% growth year-on-year adjusted for working days. Despite fluctuating weather, the woodcare market has grown by 7% year-on-year (based… Read more

As expected, the volume downturn seen in the second quarter has continued as the construction and RM&I sectors continue to be sluggish. Reduced manufacturing costs in the Far East, together… Read more

It’s a tough market for aggregates right now and this was reflected in Q3’s subdued performance. Trading was much harder than expected and the seasonal uplift we would normally expect… Read more