Manufacturing Today Issue - 218 November 2023 | Page 149

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rocal Group
look elsewhere . Equally , as the panel door market shrinks and competitors drop from the sector , this leaves us with a bigger slice of the pie .
“ Rocal Extrusions ’ scope also covers internal work for our door side of the business . Our solid core ‘ Endurance ’ entrance doors come in a range of styles , designs , and finishes to perfectly complement any property . Each door includes our signature moisture barrier system which eliminates water ingress and ensures that the front door won ’ t warp over time . We use approximately five or six extrusion products in our own manufacturing process .”
Rocal ’ s door offering , alongside its hardware choices , glass colors , and internal and external finishes means that every product is bespoke . As such , the business has invested heavily in the cutting-edge equipment needed to fulfil customers ’ requirements . “ If the demand is there , we will continue to invest . We ’ re also starting to invest in the management of the machines to ensure operational efficiency and effective workflow .”
Following a management buyout in 2021 , a five-year strategy plan is now being implemented to achieve the next milestones . “ We ’ re aiming for £ 50 million in five years ’ time . To achieve that , we need to assess our current capacity and calculate what we need to do and where we need to invest . While this strategy includes growth , it may also involve new product innovation and export to additional markets . We ’ ve also been looking
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