Renegade Conservatory Guy

Normally, the silly season kicks off just before Christmas and lasts for about 6-8 weeks – a time when 10% of the industry goes bust and starts up again(or at least it seems like that with all the gossip).

Well, it seems it’s happening a bit earlier this year and it’s clearly going to be longer and more drawn out than usual.

I reported on the K2 administration on Friday and since then I’ve received a few comments and emails about what may have happened. I suppose nobody knows the entire story apart from those directly involved. The Manchester Evening News have reported:

Meanwhile, 280 jobs have been saved after Lancashire-based K2 Conservatories Systems and Cestrum Conservatories, part of the Burnden Group, were bought back by bosses after they were placed in administration.

No matter which side of the fence you are on, if 280 jobs have been saved, then this is positive news. Also, the conservatory roof market place is a healthier and more competitive one with a strong K2 roof offering.

The silly season took another turn on Monday with lots of speculation about Speedframe going into administration. This has since been confirmed with BDO Stoy Hayward being appointed as administrators.

I think a few people in the industry thought I didn’t know about this as I hadn’t mentioned it, but I was too busy interviewing. Again, it’s a real shame to see any company fail, especially one of the biggest names around.

Anyway, I don’t know if the demise of Speedframe had a bearing on Dave Ruzicka’s curious announcement that ‘All is fine at Sash UK’. Although I have never met Dave I am full of admiration for Sash UK, and also agreed with virtually everything he had to say in last year’s ‘industry debate’. I’m sure it is business as usual at Sash UK.

And to finish things off, the silly season takes another turn tomorrow.

So, don’t forget Natural Born Sellers – ITV1 Thursday 9pm!

Tags: Industry Debate, K2 Conservatories, Natural Born Sellers, Sash UK, Speedframe

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