CB Solutions – Newcomer – Leading the Way

The firm occupies 3 factories in Lissett in the East Riding of Yorkshire manufacturing, both aluminium and UPVC windows and doors across two shifts.

Kerry Taylor, Managing Director, said: “During the Covid-19 pandemic we saw many construction sites close and many of our customers ceased trading, some, sadly for good. CB Solutions was fortunate enough to navigate this torrid time, but we did need to plan a vigorous recovery to make-up for the lost sales during that period. Based on the wealth of knowledge and experience of our team in the modular industry and the research showing that the ‘staycation’ trend was going to force a boom in the leisure and park home industry we decided to promote our business within this sector.”

Kerry said that with more than 20 years’ experience of manufacturing and installing for modular builders in a factory environment, the transition into a new industry was going well.

She added: “To be an excellent window and door supplier to a modular builder, you need to know the specific building regulations, the wall make-ups, the building fabrication, have very good supply chain relationships to be able to offer quick lead times, and have a team that can work alongside other trades on a fast-moving production line in a factory environment.

“Every part of the process in working with a modular builder from design to installation must be accurate and agile. This is vital to the production of bespoke log cabins in the home and leisure industry and is why I believe we have made a successful transition into this sector.”

CB Solutions is on a rapid growth trajectory, and this year alone has seen a 235.91% growth in their most recently filed accounts. The current year to date management accounts are also showing a continuation of the same path with them projecting to surpass their targets for the 23/24 financial year.

To ensure the company could accommodate a move into the new industry whilst still maintaining and growing within the modular industry, CB Solutions has made significant investments in new machinery including purchasing its own 18 tonne delivery vehicles.

Careful thinking had to go into the management of an increased volume of work and thus a new production line was created specifically for the manufacture of bespoke windows and doors.

“We ensured our investments and business plan left room for continued growth as our primary aim is to grow the business to a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operating plant. At present we are operating around 75% of our maximum capacity and are excited to continue our growth to a 100% over the next few years” says Kerry.