2006 is a landmark year for Shepley Window Systems. The Manchester fabricator is celebrating its 20th year of trading

Shepley has come a long way since 1986 when the company operated out of a small unit in Manchester and used a single van to supply PVC-U windows and doors to local installers.

Shepley soon began to flourish, relocating in 1991 to new purpose-built premises and manufacturing over 2,000 frames a week. The following years saw Shepley focus on providing a market-leading system, the specification of which it claims is still above the market standard with its 70mm profile (in 1992), shootbolt locking (in 1994) and stainless steel locks on windows and doors (in 2005).

Accolades

Continual dedication to customer service and efficiency have earned the company many accolades over the years including Glassex Fabricator of the Year (twice), Window Industries Manufacturer of the Year (twice) and Window Industries Double Award Winners. It’s the benefits these awards give to its customers that the company likes to focus on and not simply how many frames it can make.

In 2000 a management buyout from the existing management team left Shepley in the capable hands of Gary Torr (MD), Tim Walker (Sales Director) and Tony Fry (Production Director).

Their ongoing drive has seen Shepley develop a culture that is professional, friendly and ambitious, whilst remaining courteous and responsive to the changing demands of the market.

In 2003 the board of directors masterminded the acquisition of Interframe, a manufacturer distributing via its extensive network of trade counters right across the South of England. As a result production capacity increased substantially and current levels for the Group stand at 5,000 frames, 60 roofs and 60 composite doors per week, supplying small, medium and large customers nationwide.

Tackling today’s market

In the face of an increasingly tough market, 2006 has seen Shepley undertake a number of projects, where customer service is paramount, to help consolidate its position as one of the UK’s leading trade fabricators.

Customers benefit from a wide choice of products:

60mm bevelled windows and doors
70mm bevelled and fully ornate windows and doors
Conservatory roofs
Vertical sliders
Composite doors
Inline patio doors
Electronic opening front doors
Backed by the ‘Visage’ marketing package, Shepley is constantly striving to help its customers create more leads and convert them.
The Shepley team are now looking forward to providing retailers with PVC-U products and support services for the next 20 years.

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Glass Age