Carlisle Windows on the move

Anne-Marie Busch, Marketing Manager at K2 Conservatories speaks to Stuart Thompson, MD of Carlisle Windows, about their recent move to new premises.

ST: Thank you, and yes we are very pleased, and not just for a move that went well, but because our business really needed it in order to grow.

AMB: You are obviously expecting a busy 2011?

ST: Yes we are. We have been consistently busy these last years, despite the difficult conditions. Even when the crisis hit, 2 years ago, we quickly made up for the initial dip in business; so overall I am very proud of the fact that the company has been performing extremely well.

AMB: What are you aiming to achieve?

ST: This move had to be done in order to allow us to expand. We are now on a 1.7 acre site, and our premises have gone from 12000 sq feet to 24000 sq feet, with a much bigger showroom. And of course we still have our show site at Harker, Carlisle with 9 fully installed conservatories on show.

AMB: Will there be any changes in your operations?

ST: Yes; we are aiming to start fabricating new products such as bi-folding doors and sash windows. Of course we are also anticipating a rise in the number of windows and conservatories we are making… We have a much more prominent site which will now make us more visible to passer bys, which is exactly why we chose it. We have a solid team throughout the business, with 4 dedicated sales reps, 6 fitting teams, 8 office support staff, 2 full time surveyors and 18 skilled workers in the factory. We are well prepared and know we can continue to provide a high quality product to match our fantastic service.

AMB: There’s no stopping Carlisle Windows! Today is your open day and you have even succeeded in bringing the Mayor of Carlisle to officially open your premises.

ST: And Sharon Owen, K2’s new Sales Director, of course!

AMB: So, to finish, how do we now find you?

ST:Quite easily, we are still on the Durranhill Industrial Estate, but now at 19 Stephenson Road, which can be seen from the fly over.