Clearview National September 2015 - Issue 166 | Page 86
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Origin invests in new machinery
Origin, a British manufacturer, has ordered £300,000 worth of new
machinery to ‘future proof ’ the business and keep abreast of the
continued demand for its products. Investing in equipment will help the
Buckinghamshire based business maintain its high quality standards, increase
capacity, and grow further in the aluminium door and window sector.
»»Origin exclusively designs,
manufactures and assembles its Origin Home
range in-house which includes bespoke
aluminium bi-fold doors, windows and
made-to-measure blinds. Founded in 2002,
the family run business in High Wycombe
has become a £20 million turnover business,
with operations in Dubai and North
America.
Ben Brocklesby, Sales and Marketing
Director, said: “Investing in new machinery is
always top of our priority list, as it enables
us to maintain high quality standards as we
grow. It will also boost productivity and
production and ultimately, contribute to the
overall economy. The logic behind it is simple;
by investing in the latest technology the
company is able to save time and money as it
doubles its manpower production efforts.”
The investment will significantly streamline
Origin’s manufacturing processes and help
maintain its 100% delivery record on its
‘Your Lead Time, Not Ours’ (YLTNO)
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service, which offers a zero lead time on its
bi-fold doors and an unrivalled one week
lead time on the Origin Window.
Not only has Origin financially invested
in its company growth, but also its staff by
introducing a two week induction course
for all new employees, with a one week
refresher a month in.
Brocklesby adds: “The culture and ethos
of Origin is very much a family one and our
values are at the very forefront of how we
do, and deliver, our business, so it’s important
that all employees know the company
background.
“In 2002, Origin employed two members
of staff; it now employs 153 people and is
growing rapidly, so it is imperative that there
is an ongoing commitment to monitor and
review how staff views the Origin brand.
Origin’s employees are our greatest asset,
and we consistently drive for everyone to be
happy, engaged and rewarded as they are the
eyes and ears of the business.”
Origin employee training covers all
departments from admin and sales right
through to the factory process, trade
showroom and complete competitor
knowledge. This is so every employee
understands Origin’s core values and the
significance each person plays in achieving the
company’s goals.
Origin sets out a Personal Growth Plan
so all staff can maintain and control their
own destiny within the Origin team with
ongoing training and development where
necessary, which has increased job security for
employees.
Having invested significantly in the business
and its employees from the start, Origin has
witnessed a rise in customer confidence and
sales, with 89% of customers rating Origin
either a four or five out of five when it comes
to product and customer service.
For further information on Origin products,
please visit www.origin-global.com