With the International Monetary Fund forecasting that the UK will be the hardest hit of all G7 nations due to the Iran war, industry leaders from up and down the supply chain will no doubt be thinking how this latest conflict will impact their business.
Inflation is on track to average 3.2% in 2026 – possibly rising towards 4% – with interest rates also potentially going up, a situation that could further erode the confidence or ability for homeowners to invest across the UK.
According to Mike Parczuk, managing director of Lincoln based fabricator, Sternfenster, price increases have been ‘across the board’ from the start of April, from system supply to glass and hardware, and by as much as 11%.
Even if the war was to end today, the disruption caused to date will take many months to dissipate.
In his comment in this week’s newsletter, Mike adds that the role of a fabricator in such a situation, moves away from being merely a supplier, to more of a strategic partner for installer customers.
“It’s about who can keep delivering, who communicates honestly, and who has made the right investments to support their customers when it really matters,” he says, adding that while no supplier is immune to cost pressures, those that are committed to long term growth will be the best placed to navigate current challenges.
You can read his comment in full by clicking here.
At times like this, some businesses may be thinking more about survival than pushing for success, but for Purplex Marketing CEO, Andrew Scott, there is always a way to plan for growth.
Andrew will be hosting the latest in a series of webinars, designed specifically to help glazing industry companies improve performance in 2026, on Wednesday 22 April at 11am.
Focusing on the realities of the current market and the practical steps you can take to improve lead quality, protect margins and build a more resilient strategy, you can find more information and book your place by clicking here.
Supply partnerships put to the test
With the International Monetary Fund forecasting that the UK will be the hardest hit of all G7 nations due to the Iran war, industry leaders from up and down the supply chain will no doubt be thinking how this latest conflict will impact their business.
Inflation is on track to average 3.2% in 2026 – possibly rising towards 4% – with interest rates also potentially going up, a situation that could further erode the confidence or ability for homeowners to invest across the UK.
According to Mike Parczuk, managing director of Lincoln based fabricator, Sternfenster, price increases have been ‘across the board’ from the start of April, from system supply to glass and hardware, and by as much as 11%.
Even if the war was to end today, the disruption caused to date will take many months to dissipate.
In his comment in this week’s newsletter, Mike adds that the role of a fabricator in such a situation, moves away from being merely a supplier, to more of a strategic partner for installer customers.
“It’s about who can keep delivering, who communicates honestly, and who has made the right investments to support their customers when it really matters,” he says, adding that while no supplier is immune to cost pressures, those that are committed to long term growth will be the best placed to navigate current challenges.
You can read his comment in full by clicking here.
At times like this, some businesses may be thinking more about survival than pushing for success, but for Purplex Marketing CEO, Andrew Scott, there is always a way to plan for growth.
Andrew will be hosting the latest in a series of webinars, designed specifically to help glazing industry companies improve performance in 2026, on Wednesday 22 April at 11am.
Focusing on the realities of the current market and the practical steps you can take to improve lead quality, protect margins and build a more resilient strategy, you can find more information and book your place by clicking here.
Luke Wood
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