It’s
widely acknowledged and reported that increased economic uncertainty and global
competition, has left many UK manufacturers facing widespread challenges.
Earlier
this year, the country’s manufacturing sector recorded its biggest fall in
production in more than five years.
Figures
released by the Office for National Statistics revealed that outputs had
dropped by 0.5%, the largest fall since October 2012.
Meanwhile,
the British Chambers of Commerce recently cut its UK growth forecast for this
year warned that the economy faces its weakest year since the financial crisis
in 2009.
It’s
during times like these that it’s not uncommon for manufacturers to feel
pressured to reduce their costs. However, as common as it may be, especially in
the construction industry, it can come at a price.
Having
led the door manufacturing industry for the last 95 years, Knowles Doors knows
only too well that cheaper materials from sources that aren’t sustainable are
often used in the construction industry to reduce costs which, in turn, can
compromise safety and contribute to incidents, such as fires.
According
to the latest Home Office statistics, Fire and Rescue Services across the
country attended more than 15,000 non-residential fires in 2016/17.
It’s one
of the reasons why the company is so dedicated to providing its customers with
quality products, such as FSC timber products, without compromising on the end
result.
And it’s
also one of the reasons why Knowles is the door manufacturer of choice for so
many architects and specifiers. Customers choose to buy from Knowles time and
again because:
- The company supports projects
- thanks to its specialist knowledge about specific door standards and
technical expertise of working with architects and developers
- Of the company’s extensive
experience – Knowles has been manufacturing timber products, including
bespoke high-quality fire and acoustic doors, for 95 years
- There is no brand affiliation
– all of the laminates, veneers, seals and paints are brought in at the
request of customers without pushing particular brands
- Fast lead times – on high
value products that aren’t usually available from third party door
companies.
For more
information about our industry-leading products and services or to find out
more about our commitment to delivering quality products without compromising
on safety, visit www.knowlesdoors.co.uk.
