Clearview National August 2015 - Issue 165 | Page 89

businessnews Retail fabricators are urged to offer more than just good service »»Leading home improvement finance specialist Consumer Credit Solutions has reported finance approvals in the Glass and Glazing sector for May and June 2015 were up approximately 32% on the same 60 day period in 2014 (from £23m to £30.5m). The figures add to the optimistic findings in the recent Insight Data Report which found the total turnover of the UK’s Top 30 fabricators rose by 6% rise in 2014. Despite a slight contraction in the market last year and a slow start to 2015, both national and regional installers, working in partnership with CCS, are reporting sales have been more buoyant since the second quarter of the year and are expecting this trend to continue. Andy Wallace, Managing Partner at CCS, said: “It’s clear from talking to our partner installers that consumer confidence is definitely increasing, with homeowners willing to commit to ‘big ticket’ purchases and home improvements. Offering quality products and excellent service combined with attractive finance products can make all the difference in a highl