Andy Jones, Group Managing Director of sash window specialists Victorian Sliders, outlines the extensive investments that have allowed it to make one of Europe’s most respected and affordably-priced sash windows.
Andy Jones, Group Managing Director Victorian Sliders
In my experience, everyone who’s heard of Victorian Sliders will know at least three things about us. We’re based in Wales. We make PVCu sash windows – and trade customers can buy a vertical sliding window from us for just £199.
In particular, that £199 figure has been an object of discussion for some in our industry over the years, especially since that figure has remained unchanged since 2012.
There’s been a lot of speculation about how we’re able to offer ECOSlide at such competitive prices. Are we cutting corners at every opportunity? Are we making next to no margin? I’ve heard both suggested more than once, and both are completely false.
So if it’s not that, how can we manage it? In truth, there’s no big secret – we’re able to do it because we’ve invested a huge amount of time, energy and resources into being able to offer a fully certified window at the very best price.
In recent years, we’ve invested over £12,000,000 into every aspect of the business including product development, machinery, expanding the factory, IT, UK-wide transport infrastructure and much more – making