Clearview National October 2014 - Issue 155 | Page 10

A CONSERVATORY WITH A SOLID ROOF WHAT A GREAT IDEA! Phil Coppell has taken a simple concept and developed a rock solid business plan around it. Lapwing Lane Arcade in Didsbury, East Manchester 45k sq ft factory floor Factory aerial view PCL has been fabricating and manufacturing the Guardian Roof for over three years and from a standing start they have steadily and relentlessly increased their production output. Over the last five years PCL has grown to over 100 personnel, moved to larger premises creating greater capacity and subsequently a more sophisticated production line. The massive in-house warehousing means PCL can stock enough materials to manage a round-the-clock service which is very capable of supporting the ever increasing demand. The Guardian™ solid roof has full LABC (in England and Wales) and LABSS (in Scotland) type approval which means you’ll have no planning issues to deal with. No other roof system can claim this very important point and when you add the impressive thermal values, an easy installation procedure and a choice of interior and external finishes, it’s easy to see why the Guardian™ Roof is way ahead of its rivals and really does give home owners an extra room that they can enjoy all year round. There’s no substitute for experience and PCL has an excellent track record for fabricating and manufacturing within the window and conservatory industry but when the opportunity to produce a lightweight solid roof with all the advantages and benefits came along – it wasn’t a matter of adding it to their business strategy, it was more of a chance for the solid conservatory roof production to become a central element of their long term plans. Roofing at bury market Recently PCL masterminded the restoration of the roof of the Lapwing Lane Arcade in Didsbury, East Manchester. This iconic landmark which is the feature of the arcade had been built in 1913. It is believed to be the last surviving original Edwardian canopy in Manchester and was in dire need of restoration. Grants were given by Manchester City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund together with money raised by the locals. This enabled PCL to showcase their excellent workmanship and completely restore the wired glass roof to its former glory. PCL also manufacture and supply the roofs for Bury Market via Northern Glass, Whitefield. This is an ongoing project and PCL’s experience and expertise overcomes the challenges that the nature of this project throws at them. Two 18 ton trucks distribute to both trade and domestic markets and PCL now have a fleet of 46 vehicles traveling up and down the length and breadth of the UK. Recently, PCL installed a new spray paint plant so that they can create their own in-house colouring for both roofs and frames. An alternative system is the Wendland Roof a polycarbonate and glass roof that PCL manufacture and supply. Recent appointments include, Steve Stanton – National Installations and Customer Care Manager; Thomasz Ostrowski – Production Manager, and Karen Ackerley – Marketing Manager. • PCL is the UK’s largest undisputed experts in replacement solid roofs – for both build & installation. • Why not join the team? We are now recruiting various roles throughout the the business. Roofing at bury market PCL also manufacture and supply the roofs for Bury Market via Northern Glass, Whitefield. This is an ongoing project and PCL’s experience and expertise overcomes the challenges that the nature of this project throws at them. Like us on Facebook today www.facebook.com/philcoppellroofs Phil Coppell Limited The largest manufacturers & installers of the warm roof system in the UK. www.g X\