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Brighouse metalworkers Arkoni on track for record growth

Brighouse metalworking firm Arkoni is on track to record three consecutive years of 30% growth in turnover.

2013-14 figures reveal an increase from £4 million to £5.25 million and a full order book stretching well into 2015.

Arkoni manufactures metalwork features and fire-rated glazing systems for the UK construction industry.

Arkoni MD Mark Prentice, who founded the business in 1991, said: “We are operating at full capacity and have been doing so for the past two years. We’ve increased our workforce and introduced efficient and robust management systems.

“We’ve also enhanced our manufacturing capability with the construction a new 1600 square foot workshop incorporating automated technology thanks to partial funding from the Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership’s(LEP) Business Growth Programme.

“Much of the growth has been based on rapidly growing demand for fire-rated glazing systems. Over the past twelve months we have installed glazing systems in new schools, shopping centres, office complexes, leisure centres, cathedrals and many other locations across the UK.

“The figures for 2013 to 2014 were way above our targets and we continue to be an effective bellweather for commercial and public sector construction projects across the UK.

“In effect we are looking at a doubling of the business turnover in just three years. Long may it continue,” concluded Mark.

Arkoni currently employs 52 full time staff and will be looking to continue its expansion with further appointments expected in 2014 and 2015.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .