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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:
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.
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