Conservatories
Network says ‘ hola ’ to new retailers
The UK ’ s leading manufacturer of high-quality windows , doors , home extensions and conservatories has welcomed two new companies to its retail network .
Conservatory Outlet , which was formed in 2005 , has taken the number of retailers it supplies to 29 , with the arrivals of Ayrshire ’ s RMC and Dundee-based installer Ecofit , ensuring the Wakefield-based company now has a presence in every postcode in Scotland .
The formal announcement was made by CEO Greg Kane during the firm ’ s annual ‘ Network Celebration ’ and marks what has been a tough , but ultimately rewarding period for the home improvement sector .
Held at the iconic Esferic building in Barcelona ’ s Montjuic park , key stakeholders from the businesses that form the Network joined together to celebrate their achievements of the past year and discuss how to manage further supply chain pressures , energy price rises and fluctuating consumer demand .
They also discovered how Conservatory Outlet has invested £ 100,000 into a new academy to support staff with sales training and a raft of new measures being introduced to help facilitate growth , along with other initiatives and a look ahead at what ’ s in store over the next twelve months .
“ Whilst many of our competitors took major casualties and lost many clients during the last two years , we ’ re been able to maintain all of our network - a fact we put down to the shared values of honesty , quality and innovation ,” explained Greg , who is joined in the senior management team by MD Mick Giscombe .
“ Not only have we remained intact , but Conservatory Outlet has strengthened our coverage in key strategic areas with the arrival of two of Scotland ’ s finest home improvement specialists in RMC and Ecofit .
“ This takes us to 29 companies , with another new member set to be announced shortly .”
He continued : “ I don ’ t think we ’ ve ever had two years like we ’ ve just seen , moving from the issues surrounding COVID-19 to supply chain disruption and , this year , massive price rises . Throughout this , our focus has remained on delivering new solutions , products and initiatives to drive leads for our retailers .
“ Our marketing team , working with DigitalKOG , is helping members with new website content , social media , digital and in-person campaigns to make searching and purchasing the right options a lot easier .”
The Conservatory Outlet Gala Dinner was used to recognise some of the achievements of its members , with West Yorkshire Windows ( WYW ) celebrating 15 years in the network and Amber Home Improvements , Premier Windows and Conservatories and Mitchell Glass all marking their 10-year anniversaries .
Wycombe-based Hazlemere took two titles ( Best New Living Space and Most Complex Design Installation ), 5 Star the Best Window and Door Installation accolade and Archie Dootson of WYW taking the Apprentice of the Year award .
There was also time to highlight Trevor Malia as the Network ’ s ‘ Unsung Hero ’. He joined James Oliver Conservatories as an apprentice and now , 30 years on , leads a conservatory fitting team that works on all the company ’ s flagship and high-value projects .
Karen Clough , Marketing Director , went on to add : “ Barcelona has been a fantastic trip and underlined the superb community and family spirit we have in the network . “ This was none more evident when eight of us – Joey Heaton ( TWC ), Stewart Kelly ( Eden ), Mervyn & Lindsey Stanley ( ERG ) and Paul Reid , Garry Myles and Sarah Boyle ( all Ecofit ) – decided to skydive from a plane at 10,000 metres . Together , we managed to raise more than £ 2,700 for the NSPCC and a further £ 900 for Prospect House in Swindon . It was a brilliant opportunity for the Network to come together and show support for some fantastic charities .”
Greg concluded : “ This weekend has been amazing , arguably our best and most productive one yet .
“ We pride ourselves on being a closeknit Network and being able to come together to discuss challenges , celebrate achievements and lay out a path for our combined and continued success is of real benefit to everyone involved .”
For further information , please visit www . conservatoryoutlet . co . uk or @ conservatoryuk on Twitter
CLEARVIEW-UK . COM NOVEMBER 2022
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