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SEPTEMBER 2015 PRO INSTALLER
PRO NEWS
www.proinstaller.co.uk
INVESTING
IN NEW
MACHINERY
Origin, a British manufacturer, has ordered £300,000
worth of new machinery to ‘future proof’ the
business and keep abreast of the continued demand
for its products. Investing in equipment will help
the Buckinghamshire based business maintain its
high quality standards, increase capacity, and grow
further in the aluminium door and window sector.
Origin exclusively designs,
manufactures and assembles its Origin Home range
in-house which includes
bespoke aluminium bi-fold
doors, windows and madeto-measure blinds. Founded in 2002, the family run
business in High Wycombe
has become a £20 million
turnover business, with operations in Dubai and North
America.
Ben Brocklesby, Sales and Marketing Director, said: “Investing in
new machinery is always top of
our priority list, as it enables us
to maintain high quality standards as we grow. It will also boost
productivity and production and
ultimately, contribute to the overall
economy. The logic behind it is
simple; by investing in the latest
technology the company is able to
save time and money as it doubles
its manpower production efforts.”
The investment will significantly
streamline Origin’s manufacturing
processes and help maintain its
100% delivery record on its ‘Your
Lead Time, Not Ours’ (YLTNO)
service, which offers a zero lead
time on its bi-fold doors and an
unrivalled one week lead time on
the Origin Window.
Not only has Origin financially
invested in its company growth,
but also its staff by introducing a
two week induction course for all
new employees, with a one week
refresher a month in.
Brocklesby adds: “The culture
and ethos of Origin is very much
a family one and our values are at
the very forefront of how we do,
and deliver, our business, so it’s
important that all employees know
the company background.
“In 2002, Origin employed two
members of staff; it now employs
153 people and is growing rapidly;
so it is imperative that there is an
ongoing commitment to monitor
and review how staff views the
Origin brand. Origin’s employees
are our greatest asset, and we
consistently drive for everyone to
be happy, engaged and rewarded
as they are the eyes and ears of
the business.”
Origin employee training covers
all departments from admin and
sales right through to the factory process, trade showroom and
complete competitor knowledge.
This is so every employee understands Origin’s core values and the
significance each person plays in
achieving the company’s goals.
Origin sets out a Personal
Growth Plan so all staff can
maintain and control their own
destiny within the Origin team
with ongoing training and development where necessary, which
has increased job security for
employees.
Having invested significantly in
the business and its employees
from the start, Origin has witnessed a rise in customer confidence and sales, with 89% of customers rating Origin either a four
or five out of five when it comes
to product and customer service.
For further information on
Origin products visit
www.origin-global.com