Door firm doubles up as growth soars
AWINDOW and door manufacturer has expanded its production facility in the town.
KAT, based on Mottram Way in Hurdsfield, has doubled the size of its production facility following at 63 per cent growth in sales of its aluminium products over the last year.
The 12,000 sq ft factory will accommodate production of all its aluminium products, including bifold doors, sliding patio doors, front doors and windows.
The new building has enabled KAT to add an extra production line to ensure it is future-proofed for further expansion, and will continue to fulfil its two-week ‘order to delivery’ turnaround.
Chris Powell, commer- cial director, said: “KAT is on an incredible journey, having grown its physical presence to be a truly national UK and Ireland manufacturer and supplier. KAT is out in front with top quality products, the widest colour range from stock in the aluminium glazing industry and delivery times as short as two weeks.”
The newly expanded site was officially opened by Macclesfield MP, David Rutley, and Councillor Jon Weston.
Chris said: “We’re delighted that our local MP, David Rutley, joined us to acknowledge KAT’s success and support our ongoing development so we continue to make an economic impact as well as being a leading industry manufacturer of advanced door and window products.”
He added that the next step for the business is acquisition and expand its geographical footprint.
KAT enjoyed a 63pc growth in sales of it alu- minium products over a 12 month period from June 2015-16. It currently employs 85 members of staff, who are split between the Macclesfield base and the site at Newhaven in Sussex.
Mr Rutley said: “It is good to see a local business like KAT experience continued strong growth over many years. I would like to pay tribute to the hard work and drive of the team at KAT, which has made this expansion possible.
“I am delighted to be able to join the team to help celebrate their success, and hear about future plans for growth. I wish them every success in the years ahead.”
Following the official ceremony, KAT employees, their families and some local suppliers were all invited to continue celebrations with drinks, food and a history of KAT in a slide show.