Epwin Group PLC provided earnings guidance for the year 2018. The Board anticipates meeting market expectations for 2018, despite the impact of adverse weather on trading in the early part of the year and some continuing materials cost inflation. Consequently a greater weighting of profit towards the seasonally busier second half year is expected when compared with more recent years. Delivery of the site consolidation programme is continuing in line with plan and the Group continues to make good progress in pursuit of its broader strategic objectives. Whilst in the short term the RMI market demand is expected to remain lacklustre, the Board retains its positive view of the medium-term prospects for this key market.