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Keylite helps housebuilders meet current regulations Many of the UK’s national and regional housebuilders are opting to specify Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) as their preferred supplier, due to the market-leading and innovative product solutions that come as...

Q2 value sales up +7.6% on Q1, with volume up +11.3% and prices down -3.3% Quarter-on-quarter, total value sales from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants climbed +7.6% in Q2 2023 compared to January to March 2023. Growth came from stronger volumes (+11.3%) as prices were...

Keylite announced as a finalist at the 2023 NISMAs Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2023 Northern Ireland Social Media Awards for its Kick it with Keylite 2022 charity initiative.The Northern Ireland...

‘Keeping up’ with Kick it with Keylite 2023 After the success of last year’s initiative, Kick it with Keylite returned with a brand-new message to support the construction sector.Last year’s initiative was a huge success, most recently witnessing Keylite win a Mates...

Merchant value sales fall again in May The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales down by -6.0% in May compared to the same month in 2022. Volume sales fell -15.1% with price inflation of +10.8%. With one less...

Keystone Group launch ‘Future First’ Sustainability Strategy The Keystone Group is delighted to launch its sustainability strategy, Future First, outlining how it is building decarbonisation into all business operations on its path to becoming one of the first UK...

Innovating Times Issue Four Now Available Issue four of Keystone Group’s inspiring architect magazine, Innovating Times, is now available online.The Keystone Group is the UK’s largest steel lintel manufacturer and Europe’s fastest-growing roof window manufacturer....

Merchant value sales fall -9.0% in April as volumes drop -20.2%The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales down by -9.0% in April compared to the same month in 2022. Volume fell -20.2% with price inflation of...

Q1 2023 sales drop -2.3% as volumes tumble -16.4% Total value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants shows Q1 2023 recorded a -2.3% drop in year-on-year growth, with volume sales falling -16.4% countered by +16.9% price inflation. With one more trading day this...

BMF Top 100 Supplier InfluencerThe Builders’ Merchants Federation and Builders’ Merchants News have once again partnered to recognise excellence, this time highlighting those people from the suppliers considered to be the top 100 most influential within the sector. We...

BMF AmbassadorOur very own Orlagh Bibby ACIM, Marketing Manager here at Keylite, has recently joined the Builders Merchants Federation Ltd's team of ambassadors!Orlagh will be using her passion and expertise to educate the next generation about opportunities in...

Shining a light on new regulationsA recent report from Checkatrade revealed that new windows were one of the top 10 home improvements last year. As consumers continue to invest in extensions and big-ticket purchases, specifiers need to be fully informed of the latest...

Following last year’s Kick it with Keylite success and the ‘Keep it up’ campaign, we’re back for 2023 with a fun new initiative. This year we have a brand new social campaign! We love to know where our fantastic products end up, so, we are encouraging...

Keylite raises £20,000 for construction mental health charityLast year saw the return of Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite)’s ‘Kick it with Keylite’ initiative, which challenged the UK construction industry to ‘keep it up’ for Mates in Mind, a leading charity addressing...

Helping Housebuilders To Remain Compliant In a recent interview with Housebuilder Magazine, Keylite’s Head of Technical, Colin Wells talks about how window manufacturers can help housebuilders adhere to the required uplift in energy efficiency. He also explores the...

Keylite strengthens the Northern market with new appointmentThe UK and Europe’s fastest growing roof window brand, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), has appointed John Magee as its new Area Sales Manager for the Northwest of England and North-Mid Wales, to help increase...

Nominal uplift in Q4 2022 sales, but inflation still drives growthTotal value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants shows Q4 2022 recorded +2.9% year-on-year growth, with +16.4% price inflation compensating for volumes which fell -11.6%. With one less trading...

Irish Construction Excellence Awards Finalist 2023Keylite Roof Windows are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2023 Irish Construction Excellence Awards, for our Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar. Established by Irish building...

Merchants see Nominal Growth in November, with Falling Volumes and Climbing PricesThe latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +1.4% in November 2022 compared to the same month in 2021. This was...

Q3 2022 Grows Year-on-Year, but Inflation Drives Increase amid Falling VolumesTotal value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants shows Q3 2022 recorded +4.3% year-on-year growth. However, price inflation (+14.6%) continues to drive the increase in sales, as...

Keylite Advocates for Better Mental Health ResourcesFOR OVER six years, Lee-Maria Hughes, Custom Compliance at Keylite Roof Windows, has been advocating for more resources into mental health, addiction and residential rehabilitation, by campaigning for better support...

August merchant sales are up, but volume is down and inflation’s still climbingThe latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales were +10.0% up in August 2022 compared to the same month in 2021. But volume sales...

Safety at HeightHSE reports that over 60% of deaths while working at height involve falls from ladders, scaffolds, working platforms and roof edges, or through fragile roofs and rooflights. Keylite is a firm believer that manufacturers should be doing more to protect...

Issue 5 of Keyhouse is now available to read!Brought to you by Keystone Group, the magazine features the latest news from the housebuilding industry, interviews with industry leaders, economic updates and regulatory insight from across the sector. Insight from...

Keystone Group Launches Free Webinar Series Keystone Group announces the launch of Keystone Live this autumn with a series of free webinar debates featuring expert industry speakers. Introducing four separate webinars, the series covers a range of topics and issues...

Merchant volumes fall again but price inflation makes for a record-breaking Q2Total value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants shows Q2 2022 recorded the highest revenue since the BMBI started, despite lacklustre June sales. However, with Q2 volumes falling...

Kick It With Keylite returns to raise Mental Health Awareness within the Construction IndustryOur Sales Director, Matthew King, has been catching up with Builders Merchants Journal about how we're raising awareness around mental health in the construction industry...

May sales up 14.8%, but volume was down -2.5% with 17.8% price inflationThe latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +14.8% in May 2022 compared to the same month in 2021, driven more by rising prices...

Updated Modules on Keylite Academy“Keylite continues to develop and expand its Keylite Academy which is an exclusive online Training Portal for both employees and customers. The portal allows participants to gain a deeper insight and understanding of Keylite’s unique...

Housebuilder Awards Shortlist 2022Keylite Roof Windows are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Housebuilder Awards for our Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar in category Product of the Year. We will be in attendance at the...

Kick It With Keylite returns to raise mental health awareness within the construction industry Following the success of last year’s initiative, Kick It With Keylite returns for 2022 – bigger and better than before.This year, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) is...

Housebuilder Product Awards 2022We were thrilled to be invited down to London to celebrate the Housebuilder Product Awards, where we were awarded 'Best Building Fabric Product' for our Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar. Keylite’s Lee Squelch and Matthew King...

Normality resumes following allocation Five times as finalists for BMJ Roofing Supplier of the Year, reflects our ability to adapt to challenges.  Like your businesses, we’ve dealt with Brexit, Covid and now levels of inflation not seen for 30 years. Through this we...

Builders’ Merchants’ April value sales down 0.9% despite 17% price inflationThe latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales fell 0.9% in April 2022 compared to the same month in 2021, the first decline since...

BMJ Finalists for ‘Roofing Supplier of the Year’ We are thrilled to announce that Keylite has been shortlisted for ‘Roofing Supplier of the Year’ for the 5th year running!The BMJ Industry Awards launched onto the scene in 2017 and has quickly established itself as the...

Bridging the GapFrom the 15th of June, it will no longer be possible to achieve reduced emission targets in new homes by improving the quality of building materials alone. With roofing playing such a significant role towards a building’s energy efficiency, find out...

Bumper Q1 value sales but increase driven more by price inflation than volumeTotal value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants shows Q1 2022 was a bumper quarter thanks in part to a record-breaking March, which clocked up the highest ever total sales in the...

Keylite awarded Joinery Supplier of the Year at Fortis Awards 2022 We are delighted to announce that Keylite has been awarded Joinery Supplier of the Year at the Fortis Building & Timber Conference Supplier Awards. Another fantastic accolade to add to their impressive...

Keylite’s winning streak continues at Housebuilder Product AwardsKeylite Roof Windows has once again been crowned victorious at another industry awards, this time taking home ‘Best Building Fabric Product’ for its Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar at the 2022...

Keylite raises £11,000 for local children’s charitiesLast year, Keylite Roof Windows challenged Northern Irish businesses and communities to ‘Kick it with Keylite’ in the name of raising money for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and Children’s Health...

Keylite raises £4,000 for Derby and Burton Hospitals CharityLast year, Keylite Roof Windows challenged local businesses and communities to ‘Kick it with Keylite’ in the name of raising money to help fund an interactive projector for patients to use in the Queen’s...

Showhouse Magazine with Head of Technical, Colin WellsOur Head of Technical, Colin Wells, has been chatting to Showhouse magazine all about Keylite's offering, current trends, and the future of roof window manufacturing. Colin points to Keylite’s wide variety of...

2022 off to a good start as BMBI reports strong January salesThe latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals that builders’ merchants’ value sales in January 2022 were 24.1% up on the same month in 2021, the strongest year-on-year growth seen in...

Irish Construction Excellence Awards Finalist 2022Keylite Roof Windows are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2022 Irish Construction Excellence Awards, for our Integrated Expanding Thermal Collar.Established by Irish building...

The Key to success – Justin Scarborough | Regional Managing Director Northern Division | Buildbase After a Hat-trick of award wins for Keylite Roof Windows, we asked Buidbase’s Regional Managing Director Justin Scarborough, why he thought Keylite Roof Windows deserved...

Keylite appoints experienced Marketing Manager to support customers and strengthen brand presenceThe UK and Europe’s fastest-growing roof window brand, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), has appointed Orlagh Bibby as its new Marketing Manager to help increase brand...

Second best quarter on record but signs of a slowdown in sightThe latest total value sales data from Britain’s Builders’ Merchants show a continuation of the strong growth seen throughout 2021, as Q3 recorded the second-highest quarterly BMBI sales ever, just 2.4%...

Hat-trick of award wins for Keylite Roof Windows Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) came away victorious at this month’s Builders’ Merchants Awards, taking home the title of ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the 20th anniversary event. This latest victory comes in quick...

Keylite Mission CompleteWith participation in tradition on-site training methods sometimes held back by common issues such as time and travel restrictions, the free and online Keylite Academy was created with merchants in mind. To increase uptake of our training...