Pilkington report cautious optimism across the industry as firms anticipate growth

The UK’s glass and glazing industry looks set to experience a period of expansion over the next two years, with firms upping their headcounts and planning further investment in order to take advantage of a number of opportunities in the market, according to research from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited.

The study, which surveyed 318 Pilkington United Kingdom Limited customers across the supply chain – including fabricators, installers and architects – found that two thirds (66 per cent) plan to recruit more staff over the next two years.

A conservative estimate for the average number of jobs firms are hoping to create in the next two years is three per organisation. If replicated across the industry, this could mean thousands of new roles across the sector.