Clearview National October 2017 - Issue 191 | Page 86
HARDWARE
Global hardware giant posts
mid-term financial results
One of the UK’s largest and longest running hardware
manufacturers has posted its mid-term financial results.
» » THE FIGURES REVEAL THAT
Caldwell UK is on-course to end the year
having significantly increased turnover on
the previous year, with the final results to be
announced in December.
This is a major achievement, considering
the economic and industry climate.
David Walker, who is Caldwell’s Managing
Director, comments: “When you consider
macro-economic factors such as Brexit and
the general election, the results are pleasing.
“At a customer level, we have also brought
on a record number of new accounts. This
has been partly offset though by a dip in
demand for some products, from a small
number of existing customers. This has been
due to what seems to be a national decrease
in consumer spending on new windows and
doors.”
David says that demand for its core offering
of products for the vertical sliding sash
window market has remained strong though,
with the recently upgraded Ultra Lift 6 and
Torso II proving to be very popular with
manufacturers.
In 2017 Caldwell has also invested heavily
in resources and infrastructure, launching its
new robotic bi-fold testing facility, which tests
the strength and durability of bi-folding doors
and their hardware.
The business is also set to launch a state-
of-the-art automated cyclic door testing rig,
to test resistance against security attacks and
ensure PAS24 compliance.
David concludes: “In any market, when it
gets tough there is a temptation for companies
to switch to a ‘cheaper’ supplier but it’s always
important to ask what that supplier offers - is
it the very best products, is it support and
added value and will the products they have
supplied have longevity? If they end up failing,
you will pay more in the long-term to replace
them. We’re proud to invest in the very latest
technology and products, as it gives our
customers a world-class service that is bespoke
to them.”
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