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01 Manny Temelso overlooking ThermoTek Windows’ new
premises in Craigieburn.
02 Three of Thermotek’s Directors (L-R): Shane Dunbar,
Manny Temelso and Glenn Turnbull.
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The challenge for ThermoTek has been overcoming
the inertia of the Australian market, including the
widespread use of less efficient materials. “Aluminium is
very cheap in Australia, with a saturated, monopolised
market that’s very hard to penetrate,” says Manny.
“However, more stringent regulations and changing
circumstances are steadily making uPVC more attractive.
In the last five years, rising energy costs have begun to
influence consumer behaviour.”
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