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Open the Window of Opportunity with Keylite’s New Mini Dormer System Keylite’s pioneering Mini Dormer System can be built on the ground saving house builders time, cost and space, while improving safety on site. Developed in partnership with Keylite’s sister company...

Keylite Roof Windows renew sponsorship of Ulster Rugby A Cookstown roof window manufacturer has renewed its sponsorship of Ulster Rugby for the 2024/25 season – supporting the growth of the local game across all levels.Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), based in...

Builders’ Merchant July sales edge up+0.9% year-on-yearThe latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in September, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales in July edged up +0.9% compared to the same month in 2023. There was a small increase in...

Keylite Roof Windows crowned Roofing Supplier of the Year at BMJ Industry Awards Keylite has been named ‘Roofing Supplier of the Year’ at this year’s BMJ Industry Awards, beating off stiff competition to take home the coveted title.A key market event, the BMJ Industry...

Merchants’ April sales up +3.9% but down -11.0% like-for-like The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in June, shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were up +3.9% in April compared to the same month a year ago. Volume sales increased...

Builders’ Merchant Q1 value sales fell -7.2% YOY, as volumes slide The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveals builders’ merchants’ value sales in Q1 2024 were -7.2% down compared to Q1 2023, with volume sales falling -8.7% and prices edging up...

Keystone Group officially opens new Cookstown HQ as it brings 400 leading figures from UK and Ireland’s construction sector to Northern Ireland for 35th-anniversary gala hosted by Patrick KieltyThe Keystone Group, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturers of...

Keylite boost next stage of growth plans with new appointment Europe’s fastest growing roof window brand, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), has appointed Shane Kerlin as Managing Director for UK and Ireland to help boost its next stage of ambitious growth plans.Coming...

Keylite represent the Keystone Group to present an award at the Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards (CARAs) Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, announced the winners of its second annual Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards. The...

November Builders Merchant sales slide -5.7% as volumes drop -12.1% year-on-year The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -5.7% in November 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, with volume sales...

October Builders Merchant sales fall -4.0% year-on-year The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -4.0% in October 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, with volume sales dropping -11.5% and prices...

‘’Collaboration of the Year’’ win for Keylite JP Corry recently hosted an annual Supplier Tec event designed to connect with customers and demonstrate their commitment to tradesmen.The afternoon was marked by dynamic speed networking sessions with their top suppliers,...

Keylite have joined TikTok!TikTok, which launched in 2016, has exploded onto the forefront of the social media scene by enabling users to create short-form videos of up to three minutes in length. There were 102.3 million users in 2023, and the number of users is...

Keylite crowned winners at the NI Social Media Awards 2023 Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) has taken home the award for the “Best Use of Social Media in Service / B2B” at the 2023 Northern Ireland Social Media Awards for its Kick it with Keylite 2022 charity initiative...

Keylite’s Lee Squelch promoted to Regional Sales Director Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), part of The Keystone Group, has promoted Lee Squelch from National Account Manager to Regional Sales Director (GB), to further strengthen Keylite’s offering to its valued...

Keylite strengthens the Irish market with new appointment Irish-owned Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) has appointed Rob Lee as its new Sales Director for Ireland and Northern Ireland, to help increase sales for Irish merchants and contractors.With his sights set firmly...

May-July Builders Merchant value sales +8.5% up on previous 3 months The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows builders’ merchants’ value sales were down -0.4% in July compared to the same month in 2022, with volume falling -7.9% and prices up...

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...