The success comes after the company launched its new philosophy of focusing on hassle-free service, stunning steel and customer service as opposed to the traditional ‘stack it high, sell it cheap’ mentality often seen in the sector.
A ‘right first time’ commitment has really resonated with its diverse client base and helped it convert pipeline business into actual sales as it looks to head towards £12 million of annual sales.
Sophie Williams, finance director of Corbetts, explained: “2019 promised to be an exciting year for our business and it’s certainly living up to its billing with some important new wins and the potential for increased volumes for the rest of the next six months.
“This is just part of the story. In addition to the new approach, we are also working towards our ISO 9001 quality accreditation, which will help us increase efficiencies whilst also putting us in pole position for new opportunities.”
She added: “For example, securing this standard will definitely open up tenders for work with HS2 and the new nuclear power reactors being built at Hinkley Point, both projects that will involve a significant amount of galvanised parts.”
Corbetts specialises in hot dip galvanising, which involves the coating of steel with a layer of zinc by immersing the metal in a bath of molten zinc at temperatures of around 450°c.
When exposed to the atmosphere, the pure zinc reacts with the oxygen to form zinc oxide, a strong material that stops further corrosion in many circumstances, protecting the steel from the elements.
The company prides itself on offering fast turnaround times and, with its extensive fleet of in-house vehicles being boosted further this year, it can provide a bespoke transportation service tailored to meet the client’s needs.
A continued investment strategy is very important to the business and it has already purchased a new weighbridge and made significant infrastructure improvements to its facilities in Shropshire this year, creating more natural lighting across the shopfloor.
“Our acquisition by Ardenton Capital, a Canadian-based private equity specialist, in 2017 marked a paradigm shift in our approach and signalled the first stages of our move away from a business that failed to invest in its staff and its performance,” added Ms Williams.
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