Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Metal Door and Window Manufacturing industry is subject to intense competition from substitute products made from wood and PVCu, and the metal product share of the total UK door and window market has lost ground over the past decade.
The industry currently generates revenue totalling £1.68 billion (down 4.3% on the previous year), with value added of £585 million, or approximately 0.04% of UK GDP in 2011-12. The industry experienced a cyclical decline in revenue averaging 3.4% per annum, while gross operating profit plunged about 13% per annum... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
There is a concentration of industry establishments in the UK's traditional steel production regions: the North West, Yorkshire and the West Midlands. There is also high representation in several regions that are home to the major manufacturers.
South East is the largest region in terms of industry establishments (13.6%), which matches the region's share of the national population. The region is ideally suited for servicing the adjoining London metropolitan area and many of its historical buildings and large-scale commercial complexes... purchase to read more