Solar Fabrications

As part of our support for the Harry's Pals charity we recently donated a brand new GRP composite entrance door - fully installed and operational - as a prize in one of their recent fundraising competitions.   Their work helps families with severely disabled children gain access to counselling, therapy and providing access to respite care.   A big congratulations to our winner Susan who was overjoyed with her new door - "We've had so many compliments on it, and lots of positive feedback. It looks extremely impressive and modern, and much more secure than the old one. Thank you to your team, who were a pleasure to work with."   We were pleased to be able to support such a wonderful cause. The work of charities such as Harry's Pals is invaluable and we look forward to being able to support them again in the future.     #Fundraising #Charity #SolarCalibreDoors #Competition

A Super Saturday!⚽ We are proud to announce that we were associate sponsors for (what we refer to as) the 'Solar Fabrications Derby' on Saturday! More popularly known as Mansfield Town Football Club v Barnsley FC in the EFL (English Football League) Division One! With our factory in Huthwaite and our new-build team based in Barnsley, The Stags versus The Tykes is a much anticipated local tussle which both our production teams look out for in the calendar. Events on the field went in favour of The Stags on the day, but it was a much-enjoyed event for all of the team. As key match sponsors, our MD Gareth Jones also had the privilege of presenting the Man of the Match award. 🏆 #LocalCommunity #Football #SolarFabrications #DerbyDay #Mansfield #Barnsley #Sponsorship

From all of us at Solar Fabrications, we hope you have a wonderful evening celebrating and seeing in the new year with friends and loved ones. Let’s all raise a glass and toast to a radiant 2025 filled with new opportunities, sustainable growth, and continued success. Happy New Year! 🥂✨ #HappyNewYear2025 #CompositeDoors #Innovation #AlwaysOpen

As we all prepare for the festive season, just a quick heads up for all our valued customers and partners about our opening hours over the holiday period. Key dates to note: 🔹 Our last working day will be Monday, December 23rd - open normal business hours. 🔹 We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, resuming normal business hours. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to working with you in 2025 and wish you a joyful holiday season filled with happiness, warmth, and success! 🎄🎉 #Solar #HolidayHours #ThankYou

The festive season is almost upon us! Whilst this year has been challenging for everyone in our industry, the Christmas and New Year period gives us all the opportunity to reset, recharge and come back fighting in 2025. So we would just like to say a massive thank you to all our customers and suppliers and enjoy the break, see you next year! #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #2025 #AlwaysOpen

As we all prepare for the festive season, just a quick heads up for all our valued customers and partners about our opening hours over the holiday period. Key dates to note: 🔹 Our last working day will be Monday, December 23rd - open normal business hours. 🔹 We will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, resuming normal business hours. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to working with you in 2025 and wish you a joyful holiday season filled with happiness, warmth, and success! 🎄🎉 #Solar #HolidayHours #ThankYou

Gareth Jones reacts to the Chancellors budget announcement from earlier this week:   The Autumn Budget - a strong dose of reality.   So, realistically, what options did the Chancellor have? We all recognise the need to invest in our public services and infrastructure, most critically the NHS, but the list is long. The only way to do that was to put up taxes, or borrow more, or do both. She went for both.   Business will take the strain over the next few years, through higher employer NI contributions and the increase in the National Living Wage. Inevitably this will need to be recovered either through cost savings, meaning less expenditure or investment, or through price increases. Few will want to do the latter, particularly while demand remains fragile. If prices go up, demand will drop. Growth and diversification will help offset this for some of us, but it is not the case for many businesses. Unfortunately, it is the SMEs that will take the biggest hit.    It was encouraging to see the growth estimates improve for the next two years, although this is on the back of Government spending plans for the NHS, Roads, Infrastructure and Defence. While this is to be welcomed, it would not appear to directly benefit the glass and glazing industry. What does more directly impact our market are the unhelpful estimates on the rate of inflation, which may halt or slow the reduction in interest rates, the opposite of what we need.   Looking for the positives, there is the freeze on fuel duty, and the increase in the National Living Wage will improve consumer confidence and we would hope deliver some positivity for the industry. The investment in energy saving measures, to help in the decarbonisation of homes, is clearly a good thing if it extends to new thermally efficient windows and doors.   Recently at the Glazing Summit, I felt the vibe was positive, with many feeling that 2025 will be better than 2024. Yet again, it seems that the industry needs to hold its nerve to ensure we end 2025 stronger and fitter.   #TheBudget2024 #BudgetReaction #Fenestration

Good, solid positivity and realism at the Glazing Summit this year. Although things have been tough, the feel was more upbeat than in recent years – it seems like we’re on the right path now, as far as the economy is concerned.     Interesting to hear from Karen Wood of the Department for Business and Trade and Mussa Awaleh from Health and Safety Executive on Legislation and Standards, onerous yes, but reflects a critical commitment to housebuilding.     Also, a fascinating talk by Elton Boocock on AI and an emotive session on Mental Health by Nat Weaver.   #TheEconomy #Legislation #GlazingSummit #ArtificialIntelligence

Our MD Gareth Jones is at the Glazing Summit at Edgbaston Stadium today.   He's on the panel debating triple glazing alongside Mark Gajda of the Glass and Glazing Federation and Dean Bradley from Glazpart Limited. The 'Triple Glazing Dilemma' debate starts at 12.20pm. Will you be there?   #GS24 #GlazingSummit #TripleGlazing #IndustryInsights

Our Managing Director Gareth Jones will be speaking at the Glazing Summit 2024 on October 17th at Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre in Birmingham. We're looking forward to the event where Gareth will be providing thoughts and insight on the pro's and con's of triple glazed units within the industry. Come along and join the debate! #GS24 #Fenestration #TripleGlazing #SolarCalibreDoors