Blinds & Shutters - Issue 4/2023
As we reach the end of summer which has not been the greatest in terms of weather it will be interesting to see which way the wind is blowing in regard to the environment as the next general election approaches. I live close to London and the ULEZ extension has been on top of the agenda for many people. The statistics on London’s air quality are extremely worrying with the WHO saying that air pollution far exceeds limits. Do we ignore the evidence and continue to put lives at risk? I would imagine we would not like a polluting business near our home or place of work and it is impressive that blinds companies are stepping up and taking on board their environmental responsibilities. We are all aware that there is a cost involved, but it seems a small price to pay for a healthy future. John Hatcher editor
As we reach the end of summer which has not been the greatest in terms of weather it will be interesting to see which way the wind is blowing in regard to the environment as the next general election approaches.
I live close to London and the ULEZ extension has been on top of the agenda for many people. The statistics on London’s air quality are extremely worrying with the WHO saying that air pollution far exceeds limits. Do we ignore the evidence and continue to put lives at risk? I would imagine we would not like a polluting business near our home or place of work and it is impressive that blinds companies are stepping up and taking on board their environmental responsibilities.
We are all aware that there is a cost involved, but it seems a small price to pay for a healthy future.
John Hatcher
editor
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SOLAR SHADING<br />
Additional features including windproof<br />
zip screens, LED lighting and infra-red<br />
heaters mean that we should expect an<br />
increase in demand for these high-value<br />
installations which enable hospitality<br />
establishments to profit from their outdoor<br />
space, 365 days a year.<br />
Clients looking for shading/shelter for<br />
their outdoor spaces will naturally turn<br />
towards louvered roofs as their extended<br />
living solution of choice, particularly if they<br />
are in the process of landscaping their<br />
garden or upgrading their commercial<br />
space to attract more customers.<br />
Customers want to pay for products<br />
and solutions that not only offer the best<br />
value for money but will stand the test of<br />
time. Because of this, lead times are key.<br />
Installers can tap into this market with a<br />
high value, premium offering, and zero<br />
additional marketing spend. For those who<br />
are not aware of the benefits of external<br />
shading, this represents a great<br />
opportunity for upselling – with the added<br />
advantage of a higher order value, and<br />
therefore higher profits.<br />
At Caribbean <strong>Blinds</strong>, we saw the<br />
demand for our range of high-quality<br />
weather-proof awnings, external blinds and<br />
louvered roof pergolas rise by 161%<br />
during the pandemic – a figure that has<br />
continued to rise. This combined with our<br />
industry-beating 2-week manufacture lead<br />
time for all our external shading systems<br />
will help our dealers win more sales,<br />
alongside our ‘Made in Britain’ guarantee<br />
that makes us stand out from the crowd.<br />
Through supplying the UK’s finest<br />
external shading systems to both residential<br />
and commercial clients, Caribbean <strong>Blinds</strong> is<br />
leading the market. Because of this, now is<br />
the time for those in the home<br />
improvement sector to add our louvered<br />
roof pergolas to their product portfolio and<br />
reap the rewards that this versatile shading<br />
solution has to offer.<br />
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74 <strong>Blinds</strong> & <strong>Shutters</strong> • ISSUE FOUR <strong>2023</strong>
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