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“ Eventually, we reached a point where there was no more our partner could do on their end, and powder coating still posed a problem for us. After exploring our options, we came to the conclusion that we should bring powder coating operations in-house. However, this transition involved a twoyear project and substantial investments to essentially launch a new facet of our business. Given that we have always banked with Lloyds as a business, we presented our project to them, outlining how much it would cost us to buy the facility and state-of-the-art machinery. Appreciating our accomplishments and the growth we had created over the past 23 years, Lloyds’ response was positive, and they offered us financial support for our project. Hence, in the last year and a half, we have acquired the necessary site and machinery, enabling us to conduct our own powder coating operations and produce a range of unique colors in-house,” he enthuses.
The next step for Origin is to complete its targeted expansion in the Middle East and the US. Ben reveals what these markets have to offer.“ As a relatively young board of owners and directors, we are all excited about taking Origin to international markets. Ten years ago, my wife, other leadership members, and I visited the Middle East and recognized a significant opportunity for our high-end aluminum doors and windows in the region. The Middle Eastern market seems to appreciate the quality of British engineering and manufacturing, along with the associated costs, attributes that we believe can be leveraged effectively in this market. For nearly 15 years, we have focused on refining our manufacturing process to increase efficiency, ensuring that we consistently maintain a buffer within our factories so that all our products are ready for immediate delivery. To enter the Middle Eastern market, we did not need to set up manufacturing plants locally. Instead, we decided to export directly
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