There have been a number of important industry acquisitions over the last 12 months, and with only a few weeks to go until 2025 fizzles out, you could have been forgiven for thinking that any more big deals would have to wait until the New Year.
Think again.
This week’s newsletter highlights not one but two significant acquisitions for the sector. The standout development is undoubtedly Inwido’s acquisition of Victorian House Window Group, a move that immediately strengthens the Swedish giant’s position in the UK market.
Victorian House Window Group – known for its EcoSlide and Victorian Sliders brands – is entering its 20th year in the industry and has grown to become the UK’s largest producer of PVC-U sliding sash windows.
With 300 employees and reported annual sales of around £33 million, the company boasts a uniquely integrated manufacturing model. Its Ammanford facility brings extrusion, cutting, glazing, assembly, and even recycling under one roof.
PVC is recycled and re-extruded on-site, resulting in window frames containing approximately 30% recycled content. It claims a current output of more than 1,750 units per week and the capacity to almost double that.
According to reports, the sash window sector is poised for expansion, driven by easing planning rules and growing replacement demand. Victorian House Window Group is also said to be well placed to move into new build, social housing, and other geographic markets.
Fredrik Meuller, Inwido’s President and CEO, highlighted the strategic fit, pointing to both growth synergies and the sustainability credentials of the site – notably the first Inwido facility to house all operations, including recycling, in one location. The £60 million, cash- and debt-free acquisition from BGF and other shareholders marks one of the most substantial industry transactions we’ve seen for some time.
And as mentioned earlier, it’s not the only deal in this issue. SRS8, parent company of Window Ware, has also acquired BJ Waller, more details on which can be read here
Victorian House Window Group acquired for £60m
There have been a number of important industry acquisitions over the last 12 months, and with only a few weeks to go until 2025 fizzles out, you could have been forgiven for thinking that any more big deals would have to wait until the New Year.
Think again.
This week’s newsletter highlights not one but two significant acquisitions for the sector. The standout development is undoubtedly Inwido’s acquisition of Victorian House Window Group, a move that immediately strengthens the Swedish giant’s position in the UK market.
Victorian House Window Group – known for its EcoSlide and Victorian Sliders brands – is entering its 20th year in the industry and has grown to become the UK’s largest producer of PVC-U sliding sash windows.
With 300 employees and reported annual sales of around £33 million, the company boasts a uniquely integrated manufacturing model. Its Ammanford facility brings extrusion, cutting, glazing, assembly, and even recycling under one roof.
PVC is recycled and re-extruded on-site, resulting in window frames containing approximately 30% recycled content. It claims a current output of more than 1,750 units per week and the capacity to almost double that.
According to reports, the sash window sector is poised for expansion, driven by easing planning rules and growing replacement demand. Victorian House Window Group is also said to be well placed to move into new build, social housing, and other geographic markets.
Fredrik Meuller, Inwido’s President and CEO, highlighted the strategic fit, pointing to both growth synergies and the sustainability credentials of the site – notably the first Inwido facility to house all operations, including recycling, in one location. The £60 million, cash- and debt-free acquisition from BGF and other shareholders marks one of the most substantial industry transactions we’ve seen for some time.
And as mentioned earlier, it’s not the only deal in this issue. SRS8, parent company of Window Ware, has also acquired BJ Waller, more details on which can be read here
Glass Times
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