» LEADING SPECIALIST FABRICATOR Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd has expanded its production facility by a further 50 % since acquiring its third manufacturing unit at its Gloucester-based headquarters . The additional production space will be used to manufacture its extensive range of aluminium windows , doors , curtain walling and screening products .

The latest expansion is a testament to Mercury ’ s continuing success and , in this case , the increase in demand for their aluminium products . Steve Cross , Director at Mercury , said : “ We have seen continued year-on-year growth for our aluminium products and even though the market is showing signs of a slowdown due to the economic pressures , we still have a very large pipeline of work across domestic , trade and commercial sectors . This latest expansion will help us continue to deliver exceptional quality and service to our growing customer base .”

Mercury offers a comprehensive range of aluminium products which are suitable for both domestic and commercial applications . Working closely with leading industry supply partners , they manufacture a full range of aluminium products including windows , bi-folding doors , sliding doors , designer doors , heritage windows , commercial doors , shopfronts , curtain walling and internal screening systems .

Steve said : “ It is very important to us that our customer experience is excellent .

This latest expansion will allow us to continue offering an outstanding level of service across our range of aluminium products and give us room to further expand as our business continues to grow .”

The latest expansion is the third dedicated manufacturing centre in Gloucester and forms part of the company ’ s four-year growth plan . Steve said : “ We are now in the middle of our four-year growth strategy and we remain laser-focused on achieving this while maintaining the customer service levels , turnaround times and quality that we ’ ve built our name on .”

An established high-end manufacturer , Mercury has a reputation for leading the way in fabricating the specialist products the market demands . Alongside their impressive range of aluminium products , the company is a longstanding Spectus vertical sliding window fabricator .

www . mercuryglazing . co . uk

» INDEPENDENT HARDware distributor Carl F Groupco has just recorded its biggest ever month , with sales exceeding £ 2 million . The month caps a stunning quarter for the business , which was its highest on record . Carl F Groupco is proving such a popular hardware distributor because its offer is very strong , especially in an uncertain economic climate .

John Crittenden , Managing Director at Carl F Groupco , said : “ If you read the headlines , it ’ s doom and gloom . But it ’ s a different picture on the ground . Feedback from our customers is that the market is still buoyant and it ’ s something that ’ s reflected in our sales .

“ The premium end of the market is still growing and looks likely to continue to do

so in 2023 . Even at the value end of the market , customers are still reporting full order books , perhaps in part driven by consumer concern over rising energy price . Fabricators in the commercial and social housing sectors are still securing contracts , albeit at slightly lower volumes due to increased budgetary pressures .”

Carl F Groupco provides an extensive range of premium quality window and door hardware and has long-standing relationships with Europe ’ s most innovative manufacturers . It holds £ 5 million of stock , which means it can remain a reliable partner to its customers , offering short lead times and a high level of customer service .

For ease of ordering and an improved customer experience ,

the company recently launched My CFG , an online digital platform .

The company also offers a value-added consultancy service , testing and working with its customers ’ fabrication teams and manufacturer partners to scope new hardware solutions and ensure smooth transitions to new ranges .

Perhaps most importantly , it has a decades-long history ,

which gives it a stability and level of experience few can match .

John concludes : “ We ’ re here to support our customers , no matter what the market conditions . But I think the lesson we can learn from this quarter ’ s results is simple . Let ’ s not talk ourselves into a downturn as the market is still holding up .”

www . carlfgroupco . co . uk

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