Despite the recession Crystal has enjoyed steady growth in 2009. Sales for the national trade fabricator were up 3% in September and 4% in August compared with the same respective months last year.

Chairman Martin Randall attributes the growth to Crystal’s extensive product choice and commitment to helping installers sell. Martin says, “There’s no doubt the industry has had a tough time this year but we have continued to invest in new products and expand our range so that installers can exploit new opportunities and win sales.

“By helping our customers stand out from the crowd and giving them the product they need, on time and in full then they are more likely to be successful. And their success is our success.”

Crystal’s product range includes a choice of mechanical joints or reverse butt welded frames, vertical sliders, A and C energy rated windows, the widest choice in woodgrain and colour profile, bi-fold doors, composite doors and a choice of conservatory roofing system in glass or polycarbonate. More recently Crystal added Yale’s secured by design door handle to its range and colour conservatory roofs in a total of 12 woodgrain colours.