Clearview National February 2015 - Issue 159 | Page 23

INDUSTRYNEWS

An Opportunity to Win
CDW Systems’ MD, Jerry Webb is confident
about the aluminium industry in 2015 despite
a number of challenges on the horizon.

‘we are seeing domestic
demand for aluminium
windows and doors
continuing to grow’
Jerry Webb

»»Jerry said that the rising
popularity of aluminium amongst
homeowners, and its strength in the
commercial sector, means there will be lots
of opportunities for installers to win new
business.
He also highlighted progress had been made
to cut red tape in the aluminium industry.
Over the past decade a range of measures to
cut CO2 emissions had made Britain globally
uncompetitive, leading to the loss of 87%
of the UK’s primary aluminium production
capacity.
But campaigning by industry representatives
has helped to reverse this trend – with moves
made in 2015 to compensate energy intensive
industries for costs of energy taxes; and
funding put in place for a UK Manufacturing
Industrial Strategy.

However a lack of innovation, an upcoming
general election and rising material costs
were all cited as potential challenges going
forward.
Jerry comments: “I am confident the UK
government now values manufacturing as a
sector that deliver wealth for the economy.
This is good news as it means further
investment and incentives to produce the very
best.
“More specifically, we are seeing domestic
demand for aluminium windows and doors
continuing to grow. Property owners want
quality aluminium bi-folds, wide-span patio
doors and other products. This is good news
for installers.” Jerry concludes
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