As 20% of all UK-made glass is being shipped abroad, Mark Mitchell, Chair of the Cornwall Group, explains how it is compounding already difficult market conditions. The market for glass in the UK continues to face difficulties, despite hopes that supply would improve, and prices stabilise, after a tricky start to 2022. “The primary driver [...]

Open letter from the Chair of the Cornwall Group, Mark Mitchell, about why the current pricing model is broken. Energy surcharges. Let’s be honest, none of us like to see that extra line on our invoices, but they have historically been the best way to reflect the volatile nature of the energy market. They can [...]

“It’s not often that one encounters an organisation with an ethos of absolute care, not only for their customers but also their employees, suppliers and surrounding communities. In fact, it’s anyone who happens to touch their business who will feel the genuine warmth and welcome which goes beyond the norm. This is the norm for [...]

Energy surcharges, which can flex and adapt to changing market conditions, are fundamentally a good idea. So, why does Mark Mitchell, Chair of Cornwall Group,  fear that the current model could be forcing some businesses under.  The volatility of the energy market, and the effect this has on energy-intensive industries such as glass, is creating a [...]

A perfect storm of escalating energy costs and market instability as we move into the latter half of 2022 and into 2023 will put many glass companies under the most intense pressure for a generation, our leading glass company has warned. The 2021 Glass Company of the Year Cornwall Group said rising energy prices in [...]

Cornwall Glass & Glazing has created a presence at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, which will help support our national presence. We talk to our Managing Director Paul Garrard about its significance, and how the company continues to adapt after 45 years of business. Cornwall Glass & Glazing are at the [...]

Cornwall Group has been named Best Glass Company at this year’s G-Awards. Held at London’s Park Lane Hilton, the G-Awards celebrate product and service innovation glass and the window and door industry, Cornwall Group fighting off stiff competition to pick up the top accolade. Mark Mitchell, chairman, Cornwall Group, said: “The Group was formed in [...]

The Cornwall Group has been nominated as a finalist in two categories at this year’s G21 Awards, for Best Glass Company and Best Training & Development Initiative of the Year. Operating across three divisions, Cornwall Glass Manufacturing, Cornwall Glass and Glazing and its merchanting business, Mackenzie Glass, we have continued to invest heavily throughout the [...]

Industry needs to brace itself for new price increases as wholesale energy costs rocket. 12 energy companies have collapsed so far this year each having struggled to cope with an increase in wholesale gas prices which currently sit 250% higher than they were in January, having seen jumps of as much as 400% this year. [...]

Cornwall Glass’ Mark Norcliffe gazes into his crystal ball to predict the key trends in IGU supply for 2022.   ‘Calling’ the last 12-18 months, may have been pretty much impossible. COVID-driven disruption to the supply chain came in left of field. While COVID is with us making definitive is perhaps unwise, but we believe [...]