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Uk Fenestration Industry Statistics

The UK fenestration market is growing steadily, driven by residential and commercial construction.

120 statistics5 sections9 min readUpdated 17 days ago

Key Statistics

Statistic 1

UK fenestration workforce totaled 68,000 employees in 2023.

Statistic 2

Manufacturing roles in fenestration: 42,500 direct jobs in 2022.

Statistic 3

Installers and fitters numbered 18,200 in UK fenestration sector 2023.

Statistic 4

Average salary for fenestration fabricators £32,500 in 2022.

Statistic 5

Apprenticeships in fenestration reached 4,200 starts in 2023.

Statistic 6

Female employment in fenestration rose to 15% of workforce in 2022.

Statistic 7

Skills shortage affected 62% of fenestration firms in 2023 survey.

Statistic 8

Training spend per fenestration employee £1,850 average 2022.

Statistic 9

Turnover rate in fenestration manufacturing 9.2% in 2023.

Statistic 10

NVQ Level 3 qualifications held by 58% of installers in 2022.

Statistic 11

Remote workers in fenestration admin roles: 22% in 2023.

Statistic 12

Overtime hours averaged 4.6 per week for production staff 2022.

Statistic 13

Zero-hour contracts in fenestration: 3.1% of workforce 2023.

Statistic 14

Diversity training completed by 71% of managers in 2022.

Statistic 15

Job vacancies in fenestration: 5,200 unfilled in 2023.

Statistic 16

Part-time roles 14% of total fenestration employment 2022.

Statistic 17

Health & safety certifications held by 94% of site workers 2023.

Statistic 18

Union membership in fenestration 12% of employees 2022.

Statistic 19

Mental health support programs in 68% of firms 2023.

Statistic 20

Age profile: 35% under 30 in fenestration workforce 2022.

Statistic 21

Digital skills training for 42% of production staff 2023.

Statistic 22

Retention rate post-apprenticeship 82% in 2022.

Statistic 23

UK fenestration product manufacturing output reached 1.8 million window units in 2023.

Statistic 24

PVC-u window frame production totaled 1.2 million tonnes in 2022.

Statistic 25

Aluminium extrusion for fenestration hit 450,000 tonnes annually in 2023.

Statistic 26

UK glass processing for fenestration produced 15 million m² in 2022.

Statistic 27

Door manufacturing output 950,000 units in 2023.

Statistic 28

Automated fenestration assembly lines increased by 18% to 320 factories in 2022.

Statistic 29

Composite door production rose to 420,000 units in 2023.

Statistic 30

Timber sash window manufacturing 85,000 units in 2022.

Statistic 31

Skylight production capacity utilized at 92% in UK factories 2023.

Statistic 32

Recycling rate of fenestration PVC waste at 78% in 2022 manufacturing.

Statistic 33

Energy consumption in fenestration factories averaged 2.4 GWh per site in 2023.

Statistic 34

Robotics adoption in window fabrication reached 65% of large manufacturers 2022.

Statistic 35

CNC machining for fenestration parts used in 89% of production lines 2023.

Statistic 36

UK fenestration R&D investment £45 million in 2022.

Statistic 37

Factory floor space for fenestration expanded 3.2% to 2.1 million m² in 2023.

Statistic 38

Lead time for custom fenestration reduced to 4.2 weeks average in 2022.

Statistic 39

Defect rate in fenestration production dropped to 1.8% in 2023.

Statistic 40

Capacity utilization in fenestration plants at 87% in 2022 Q4.

Statistic 41

New fenestration factories opened: 12 in 2023 across UK.

Statistic 42

Hardware component production for windows: 28 million units in 2022.

Statistic 43

Sealant and gasket manufacturing for fenestration 5.2 million metres 2023.

Statistic 44

Welding processes in aluminium fenestration used on 76% of frames 2022.

Statistic 45

Foam filling for insulated doors: 1.1 million kg in 2023 production.

Statistic 46

Powder coating lines for fenestration operated at 95% efficiency 2022.

Statistic 47

The UK fenestration market reached a value of £2.8 billion in 2023, reflecting a 4.2% year-on-year growth driven by residential new builds.

Statistic 48

Fenestration products accounted for 12% of total UK construction product sales in 2022, equating to £3.1 billion in revenue.

Statistic 49

The commercial fenestration segment grew by 5.8% in 2023, reaching £1.2 billion due to office retrofits.

Statistic 50

Residential window replacements contributed £1.5 billion to the fenestration market in 2022, up 3.5% from prior year.

Statistic 51

Overall UK fenestration sector CAGR projected at 4.1% from 2023-2028, forecasted to hit £3.7 billion by 2028.

Statistic 52

Doors segment within fenestration valued at £950 million in 2023, with 6% growth from PVC-u innovations.

Statistic 53

UK skylights and rooflights market expanded to £420 million in 2022, boosted by sustainable housing.

Statistic 54

Fenestration market share of uPVC products stood at 62% in 2023, valued at £1.74 billion.

Statistic 55

Aluminium fenestration grew 7.2% to £680 million in 2023, led by commercial projects.

Statistic 56

Timber fenestration niche market at £220 million in 2022, with premium segment up 2.8%.

Statistic 57

Total fenestration installations hit 2.4 million units in 2023 across UK.

Statistic 58

Projected fenestration market recovery post-COVID at £2.9 billion for 2024.

Statistic 59

New build fenestration demand rose 5.3% to £1.1 billion in 2023.

Statistic 60

Replacement market dominated with 68% share, £1.9 billion in 2023.

Statistic 61

Regional breakdown: South East fenestration sales £850 million in 2022.

Statistic 62

Scotland fenestration market grew 4.7% to £320 million in 2023.

Statistic 63

Wales fenestration sector at £180 million, up 3.1% YoY in 2022.

Statistic 64

Northern Ireland fenestration valued £140 million in 2023.

Statistic 65

London commercial fenestration hit £450 million in 2022.

Statistic 66

Midlands residential fenestration £420 million in 2023.

Statistic 67

North West fenestration growth 5.9% to £510 million 2023.

Statistic 68

Yorkshire fenestration market £380 million, 4.2% increase 2022.

Statistic 69

South West UK fenestration £290 million in 2023.

Statistic 70

East Anglia fenestration sales £210 million 2022.

Statistic 71

UK fenestration online sales channel grew 12% to £150 million in 2023.

Statistic 72

DIY fenestration kits market at £85 million in 2022.

Statistic 73

B2B fenestration procurement £2.4 billion in 2023.

Statistic 74

Public sector fenestration contracts £620 million 2022.

Statistic 75

Private housing fenestration £1.6 billion in 2023.

Statistic 76

75% of UK fenestration products achieved U-value below 1.4 W/m²K in 2023 testing.

Statistic 77

82% recycling rate for post-consumer fenestration PVC in 2022.

Statistic 78

Low-carbon aluminium usage in fenestration reached 45% by weight 2023.

Statistic 79

Triple glazing adoption in new builds 68% in 2022.

Statistic 80

Solar control glass in fenestration installations up 22% to 1.2 million m² 2023.

Statistic 81

Passivhaus certified fenestration products: 15 models approved in 2022.

Statistic 82

Embodied carbon in average UK window reduced 18% since 2018 to 2023.

Statistic 83

Smart glass innovations installed in 4,500 buildings 2022.

Statistic 84

BREEAM excellent ratings for fenestration in 76% green projects 2023.

Statistic 85

Acoustic performance: 92% products meet 35dB Rw standards 2022.

Statistic 86

Thermal bridging reduced by 25% in new fenestration designs 2023.

Statistic 87

Biodiversity compliance in fenestration specs for 41% new builds 2022.

Statistic 88

Water resistance testing passed by 98.5% products under BS EN 12208 2023.

Statistic 89

Wind load resistance up to 2400Pa certified for 67% aluminium frames 2022.

Statistic 90

IoT integrated fenestration systems grew 31% to 12,000 units 2023.

Statistic 91

Lifecycle assessment showed 35-year average durability for uPVC 2022.

Statistic 92

Fire-rated fenestration compliance 100% in high-rise regs 2023.

Statistic 93

Ventilation-integrated windows in 52% passive homes 2022.

Statistic 94

Nano-coatings for self-cleaning glass on 28% premium products 2023.

Statistic 95

Carbon footprint labeling adopted by 59% manufacturers 2022.

Statistic 96

Energy savings from efficient fenestration averaged 15% in retrofits 2023.

Statistic 97

Biodegradable seals in development for 12% prototype doors 2022.

Statistic 98

Airtightness standards met by 88% installations post-Part L 2023.

Statistic 99

Solar gain control via automated blinds in 19% smart homes 2022.

Statistic 100

UK fenestration exports totaled £850 million in 2023.

Statistic 101

Imports of fenestration products reached £1.2 billion in 2022.

Statistic 102

EU remained top export destination with 54% share £460 million in 2023.

Statistic 103

PVC-u windows exported 320,000 units worth £210 million 2022.

Statistic 104

Aluminium doors exports up 8.4% to £180 million in 2023.

Statistic 105

Trade deficit in fenestration widened to £350 million in 2022.

Statistic 106

USA as non-EU export market: £95 million in fenestration 2023.

Statistic 107

Ireland imports from UK fenestration £120 million 2022.

Statistic 108

China sourced 28% of UK aluminium fenestration imports 2023.

Statistic 109

Export growth to Middle East 12% £42 million in 2022 fenestration.

Statistic 110

Poland as top import source £250 million fenestration products 2023.

Statistic 111

Tariff impacts post-Brexit reduced exports by 3.2% in 2022.

Statistic 112

Digital trade platforms used by 45% exporters in 2023.

Statistic 113

Customs clearance delays averaged 2.1 days for fenestration 2022.

Statistic 114

Australia trade deal boosted fenestration exports £15 million 2023.

Statistic 115

Germany imported £110 million UK windows in 2022.

Statistic 116

France fenestration trade volume £85 million imports 2023.

Statistic 117

Anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports affected £60 million 2022.

Statistic 118

E-commerce cross-border fenestration sales £28 million 2023.

Statistic 119

Supply chain disruptions cut imports 4.7% in 2022 Q1.

Statistic 120

UK fenestration firms at trade fairs: 210 exhibitors in 2023.

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Surging past the £2.8 billion mark, the UK fenestration industry is not just building windows but shaping a dynamic future of growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Takeaways

  • 1The UK fenestration market reached a value of £2.8 billion in 2023, reflecting a 4.2% year-on-year growth driven by residential new builds.
  • 2Fenestration products accounted for 12% of total UK construction product sales in 2022, equating to £3.1 billion in revenue.
  • 3The commercial fenestration segment grew by 5.8% in 2023, reaching £1.2 billion due to office retrofits.
  • 4UK fenestration product manufacturing output reached 1.8 million window units in 2023.
  • 5PVC-u window frame production totaled 1.2 million tonnes in 2022.
  • 6Aluminium extrusion for fenestration hit 450,000 tonnes annually in 2023.
  • 7UK fenestration workforce totaled 68,000 employees in 2023.
  • 8Manufacturing roles in fenestration: 42,500 direct jobs in 2022.
  • 9Installers and fitters numbered 18,200 in UK fenestration sector 2023.
  • 10UK fenestration exports totaled £850 million in 2023.
  • 11Imports of fenestration products reached £1.2 billion in 2022.
  • 12EU remained top export destination with 54% share £460 million in 2023.
  • 1375% of UK fenestration products achieved U-value below 1.4 W/m²K in 2023 testing.
  • 1482% recycling rate for post-consumer fenestration PVC in 2022.
  • 15Low-carbon aluminium usage in fenestration reached 45% by weight 2023.

The UK fenestration market is growing steadily, driven by residential and commercial construction.

Employment and Skills

1UK fenestration workforce totaled 68,000 employees in 2023.
Verified
2Manufacturing roles in fenestration: 42,500 direct jobs in 2022.
Verified
3Installers and fitters numbered 18,200 in UK fenestration sector 2023.
Verified
4Average salary for fenestration fabricators £32,500 in 2022.
Directional
5Apprenticeships in fenestration reached 4,200 starts in 2023.
Single source
6Female employment in fenestration rose to 15% of workforce in 2022.
Verified
7Skills shortage affected 62% of fenestration firms in 2023 survey.
Verified
8Training spend per fenestration employee £1,850 average 2022.
Verified
9Turnover rate in fenestration manufacturing 9.2% in 2023.
Directional
10NVQ Level 3 qualifications held by 58% of installers in 2022.
Single source
11Remote workers in fenestration admin roles: 22% in 2023.
Verified
12Overtime hours averaged 4.6 per week for production staff 2022.
Verified
13Zero-hour contracts in fenestration: 3.1% of workforce 2023.
Verified
14Diversity training completed by 71% of managers in 2022.
Directional
15Job vacancies in fenestration: 5,200 unfilled in 2023.
Single source
16Part-time roles 14% of total fenestration employment 2022.
Verified
17Health & safety certifications held by 94% of site workers 2023.
Verified
18Union membership in fenestration 12% of employees 2022.
Verified
19Mental health support programs in 68% of firms 2023.
Directional
20Age profile: 35% under 30 in fenestration workforce 2022.
Single source
21Digital skills training for 42% of production staff 2023.
Verified
22Retention rate post-apprenticeship 82% in 2022.
Verified

Employment and Skills Interpretation

Behind the solid figures of a 68,000-strong workforce lies a vibrant, straining industry that is proudly building its future with one hand while desperately trying to stop it from falling out of a poorly fitted frame with the other.

Manufacturing and Production

1UK fenestration product manufacturing output reached 1.8 million window units in 2023.
Verified
2PVC-u window frame production totaled 1.2 million tonnes in 2022.
Verified
3Aluminium extrusion for fenestration hit 450,000 tonnes annually in 2023.
Verified
4UK glass processing for fenestration produced 15 million m² in 2022.
Directional
5Door manufacturing output 950,000 units in 2023.
Single source
6Automated fenestration assembly lines increased by 18% to 320 factories in 2022.
Verified
7Composite door production rose to 420,000 units in 2023.
Verified
8Timber sash window manufacturing 85,000 units in 2022.
Verified
9Skylight production capacity utilized at 92% in UK factories 2023.
Directional
10Recycling rate of fenestration PVC waste at 78% in 2022 manufacturing.
Single source
11Energy consumption in fenestration factories averaged 2.4 GWh per site in 2023.
Verified
12Robotics adoption in window fabrication reached 65% of large manufacturers 2022.
Verified
13CNC machining for fenestration parts used in 89% of production lines 2023.
Verified
14UK fenestration R&D investment £45 million in 2022.
Directional
15Factory floor space for fenestration expanded 3.2% to 2.1 million m² in 2023.
Single source
16Lead time for custom fenestration reduced to 4.2 weeks average in 2022.
Verified
17Defect rate in fenestration production dropped to 1.8% in 2023.
Verified
18Capacity utilization in fenestration plants at 87% in 2022 Q4.
Verified
19New fenestration factories opened: 12 in 2023 across UK.
Directional
20Hardware component production for windows: 28 million units in 2022.
Single source
21Sealant and gasket manufacturing for fenestration 5.2 million metres 2023.
Verified
22Welding processes in aluminium fenestration used on 76% of frames 2022.
Verified
23Foam filling for insulated doors: 1.1 million kg in 2023 production.
Verified
24Powder coating lines for fenestration operated at 95% efficiency 2022.
Directional

Manufacturing and Production Interpretation

While the industry's impressive output of millions of windows and tons of material proves it's clearly good at opening things up, the real story is that it’s also shutting down waste, defects, and inefficiency through a quiet revolution of robotics, recycling, and relentless R&D.

Market Size and Growth

1The UK fenestration market reached a value of £2.8 billion in 2023, reflecting a 4.2% year-on-year growth driven by residential new builds.
Verified
2Fenestration products accounted for 12% of total UK construction product sales in 2022, equating to £3.1 billion in revenue.
Verified
3The commercial fenestration segment grew by 5.8% in 2023, reaching £1.2 billion due to office retrofits.
Verified
4Residential window replacements contributed £1.5 billion to the fenestration market in 2022, up 3.5% from prior year.
Directional
5Overall UK fenestration sector CAGR projected at 4.1% from 2023-2028, forecasted to hit £3.7 billion by 2028.
Single source
6Doors segment within fenestration valued at £950 million in 2023, with 6% growth from PVC-u innovations.
Verified
7UK skylights and rooflights market expanded to £420 million in 2022, boosted by sustainable housing.
Verified
8Fenestration market share of uPVC products stood at 62% in 2023, valued at £1.74 billion.
Verified
9Aluminium fenestration grew 7.2% to £680 million in 2023, led by commercial projects.
Directional
10Timber fenestration niche market at £220 million in 2022, with premium segment up 2.8%.
Single source
11Total fenestration installations hit 2.4 million units in 2023 across UK.
Verified
12Projected fenestration market recovery post-COVID at £2.9 billion for 2024.
Verified
13New build fenestration demand rose 5.3% to £1.1 billion in 2023.
Verified
14Replacement market dominated with 68% share, £1.9 billion in 2023.
Directional
15Regional breakdown: South East fenestration sales £850 million in 2022.
Single source
16Scotland fenestration market grew 4.7% to £320 million in 2023.
Verified
17Wales fenestration sector at £180 million, up 3.1% YoY in 2022.
Verified
18Northern Ireland fenestration valued £140 million in 2023.
Verified
19London commercial fenestration hit £450 million in 2022.
Directional
20Midlands residential fenestration £420 million in 2023.
Single source
21North West fenestration growth 5.9% to £510 million 2023.
Verified
22Yorkshire fenestration market £380 million, 4.2% increase 2022.
Verified
23South West UK fenestration £290 million in 2023.
Verified
24East Anglia fenestration sales £210 million 2022.
Directional
25UK fenestration online sales channel grew 12% to £150 million in 2023.
Single source
26DIY fenestration kits market at £85 million in 2022.
Verified
27B2B fenestration procurement £2.4 billion in 2023.
Verified
28Public sector fenestration contracts £620 million 2022.
Verified
29Private housing fenestration £1.6 billion in 2023.
Directional

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite the nation’s famously dreary weather, the UK fenestration industry is clearly enjoying a sunny spell, with £2.8 billion worth of windows, doors, and skylights sold in 2023 as Brits, builders, and businesses alike decided the view—and the energy bill—could definitely use an upgrade.

Sustainability and Innovation

175% of UK fenestration products achieved U-value below 1.4 W/m²K in 2023 testing.
Verified
282% recycling rate for post-consumer fenestration PVC in 2022.
Verified
3Low-carbon aluminium usage in fenestration reached 45% by weight 2023.
Verified
4Triple glazing adoption in new builds 68% in 2022.
Directional
5Solar control glass in fenestration installations up 22% to 1.2 million m² 2023.
Single source
6Passivhaus certified fenestration products: 15 models approved in 2022.
Verified
7Embodied carbon in average UK window reduced 18% since 2018 to 2023.
Verified
8Smart glass innovations installed in 4,500 buildings 2022.
Verified
9BREEAM excellent ratings for fenestration in 76% green projects 2023.
Directional
10Acoustic performance: 92% products meet 35dB Rw standards 2022.
Single source
11Thermal bridging reduced by 25% in new fenestration designs 2023.
Verified
12Biodiversity compliance in fenestration specs for 41% new builds 2022.
Verified
13Water resistance testing passed by 98.5% products under BS EN 12208 2023.
Verified
14Wind load resistance up to 2400Pa certified for 67% aluminium frames 2022.
Directional
15IoT integrated fenestration systems grew 31% to 12,000 units 2023.
Single source
16Lifecycle assessment showed 35-year average durability for uPVC 2022.
Verified
17Fire-rated fenestration compliance 100% in high-rise regs 2023.
Verified
18Ventilation-integrated windows in 52% passive homes 2022.
Verified
19Nano-coatings for self-cleaning glass on 28% premium products 2023.
Directional
20Carbon footprint labeling adopted by 59% manufacturers 2022.
Single source
21Energy savings from efficient fenestration averaged 15% in retrofits 2023.
Verified
22Biodegradable seals in development for 12% prototype doors 2022.
Verified
23Airtightness standards met by 88% installations post-Part L 2023.
Verified
24Solar gain control via automated blinds in 19% smart homes 2022.
Directional

Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation

The UK fenestration industry is showing its greener side by excelling at recycling, cutting carbon, and boosting efficiency, but it still has a way to go to make smart and eco-innovations the standard rather than the impressive exception.

Trade and Exports

1UK fenestration exports totaled £850 million in 2023.
Verified
2Imports of fenestration products reached £1.2 billion in 2022.
Verified
3EU remained top export destination with 54% share £460 million in 2023.
Verified
4PVC-u windows exported 320,000 units worth £210 million 2022.
Directional
5Aluminium doors exports up 8.4% to £180 million in 2023.
Single source
6Trade deficit in fenestration widened to £350 million in 2022.
Verified
7USA as non-EU export market: £95 million in fenestration 2023.
Verified
8Ireland imports from UK fenestration £120 million 2022.
Verified
9China sourced 28% of UK aluminium fenestration imports 2023.
Directional
10Export growth to Middle East 12% £42 million in 2022 fenestration.
Single source
11Poland as top import source £250 million fenestration products 2023.
Verified
12Tariff impacts post-Brexit reduced exports by 3.2% in 2022.
Verified
13Digital trade platforms used by 45% exporters in 2023.
Verified
14Customs clearance delays averaged 2.1 days for fenestration 2022.
Directional
15Australia trade deal boosted fenestration exports £15 million 2023.
Single source
16Germany imported £110 million UK windows in 2022.
Verified
17France fenestration trade volume £85 million imports 2023.
Verified
18Anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports affected £60 million 2022.
Verified
19E-commerce cross-border fenestration sales £28 million 2023.
Directional
20Supply chain disruptions cut imports 4.7% in 2022 Q1.
Single source
21UK fenestration firms at trade fairs: 210 exhibitors in 2023.
Verified

Trade and Exports Interpretation

The UK fenestration industry is still looking through a pane half empty, exporting £850 million worth of windows and doors while importing a concerning £1.2 billion, proving that even after Brexit, our trade deficit is the one thing we've managed to successfully widen.

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    BUILDING
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    QUALITYMETRICS
    qualitymetrics.org
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    NEWBUILDSITES
    newbuildsites.co.uk
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    WINDOWHARDWARE
    windowhardware.co.uk
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    sealantsuk.org
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    weldinginstitute.com
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    INSULATIONUK
    insulationuk.co.uk
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    COATINGSWORLD
    coatingsworld.co.uk
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    APPRENTICESHIPS
    apprenticeships.gov.uk
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    CITB
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    PEOPLEMANAGEMENT
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    FLEXIBLEWORKING
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    LABOURSTATS
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    ACAS
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    INCLUSIONUK
    inclusionuk.co.uk
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    REED
    reed.co.uk
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    HSE
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    TUC
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    MIND
    mind.org.uk
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    AGEUK
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    DIGITALBRITAIN
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    APPRENTICESHIPSTANDARDS
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    HMRC
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    EXPORT
    export.org.uk
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    ALUKEXPORT
    alukexport.co.uk
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    BALPA
    balpa.org.uk
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    IRELANDTRADE
    irelandtrade.ie
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    IMPORTGENIUS
    importgenius.com
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    MEED
    meed.com
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    polandtrade.uk
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    BREXITIMPACT
    brexitimpact.org
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    GREAT
    great.gov.uk
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    BORDERFORCE
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    AUSTRADE
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    GTAI
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    BUSINESSFRANCE
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    DTI
    dti.gov.uk
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    ETCOMMERCE
    etcommerce.uk
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    SCMR
    scmr.co.uk
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    FENESTRATIONTRADE
    fenestrationtrade.co.uk
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    BFRCERT
    bfrcert.co.uk
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    RECOVINYL
    recovinyl.co.uk
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    ALUMINIUMSTEWARDSHIP
    aluminiumstewardship.org
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    GHP-JOURNAL
    ghp-journal.co.uk
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    GLASSFORESIGHT
    glassforesight.com
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    PASSIVHAUS
    passivhaus.org.uk
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    ZEROCARBONHUB
    zerocarbonhub.co.uk
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    SMARTGLASSWORLD
    smartglassworld.net
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    BREEAM
    breeam.org
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    ACOUSTICSUK
    acousticsuk.org
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    THERMALMODELLING
    thermalmodelling.co.uk
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    RSPB
    rspb.org.uk
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    BSIGROUP
    bsigroup.com
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    CWCT
    cwct.org.uk
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    IOTNOW
    iotnow.com
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    EPPASSOCIATION
    eppassociation.org
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    FIRESTATS
    firestats.co.uk
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    PASSIVEHOUSEPLUS
    passivehouseplus.co.uk
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    NANOTECHUK
    nanotechuk.org
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    CARBONTRUST
    carbontrust.org
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    ENERGYTRUST
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    GREENSEALS
    greenseals.co.uk
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    AIRTIGHTNESS
    airtightness.org.uk
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    HOMEAUTOMATION
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