Industry predicted upturn hasn’t materialised, says Martin
A Chessington director is rejecting suggestions that the double glazing industry is experiencing an upturn.
Tracey Martin, of Pro-Fit Windows Systems Ltd, says the recession is still having a damaging effect on business.
Mrs Martin hopes the busy Christmas market will generate a change in fortunes but remains cautious.
She said: “We’ve got enough work to take us into January but we’re wondering what January will be like because, if there’s a recession update on the news, people will be holding on to their money more.”
Evidence of an upswing was identified by salesman and industry-renowned Twitter blogger Jason Grafton-Holt.
He said: “At the end of last year, everyone was expecting this year to be a bloodbath in our industry because of the recession. Companies were going bust. Demand wasn’t there.”
He says has seen a rise in business in recent months and downplayed the effects of the recession.
He said: “The economy is doing a little better, and demands at the moment for windows are much higher than expected during a normally quiet period.”
The stagnation of the housing market means fewer people are moving home but, instead, improving their current home, with windows a main priority.
Double glazing business increases during winter months when the weather takes a turn for the worse and families look to reduce spending on energy.
Mr Grafton-Holt said: “The average household could save £260-467 on their average bill.”
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