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Lead times and availability

Stock visibility, delivery timing, sequencing pressure, templating waits and availability risks.

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10 August 2026
Lead times and availabilityMarket update
Caesarstone is increasing UK stockholding as it moves distribution to Lutterworth
What changed
Caesarstone is moving its UK distribution operation to a new Lutterworth facility and says the additional capacity will allow UK stockholding to rise by up to 50%.
What to check in your project
Confirm the exact surface specification, current stock position, fabricator, slab allocation, template date, fabrication slot and installation date separately.
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13 July 2026
Lead times and availabilityMarket update
Wickes’ early-2026 growth shows why an order and a delivery are different milestones
What changed
Wickes reported continued growth in its Design & Installation ranges in early 2026.
What to check in your project
Record order acceptance, payment milestones, confirmed delivery, installation dates and outstanding items separately.
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13 July 2026
Lead times and availabilityCommentary
Custom worktops still create a separate template-to-install stage
What it means
A custom worktop is usually a short project inside the larger kitchen project.
Practical takeaway
Record the exact trigger for the quoted lead time and what must be complete before that clock starts.
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