CO Manufacturing hosts senior leaders from across the sector at annual conference

CO Manufacturing welcomed senior operational leaders from across the CO Retail Network to its annual Operations Conference, held this year at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.

The event brought together company owners, directors, and senior management from installers across the UK for a focused, peer-led day centred around operational excellence and industry best practices.

Designed as a collaborative forum, the event allows attendees to openly discuss challenges and exchange tried-and-tested solutions in a non-competitive environment.

Topics discussed this year reflected the complexity of modern installation and refurbishment projects, as well as upcoming changes to employment legislation and the ever-evolving role of on-site health and safety.

Greg Kane, CEO of CO Manufacturing, said:

“Our Operations Conference is about raising standards collectively. When experienced business owners and installation leaders come together to share insights openly, everybody benefits.

“We hold this event annually. It’s an important part of our calendar and a real value add for our Network retailers. As regulatory expectations tighten and project complexity increases, operational excellence becomes a genuine competitive advantage.

“Creating space for these conversations is a vital part of how we support long-term, sustainable growth and ensure operational excellence.”

By focusing on real operational detail, the Conference delivered practical takeaways that attendees can implement immediately within their own businesses

Lewis Roden, owner of Mitchell Glass added: “The value of days like this is in the quality and openness of the discussion. We all share our experiences, discuss our challenges and come together to find solutions that we can act on.

“Being able to compare processes across the entire installation and aftercare process with other leading businesses in the sector gives us confidence that we’re leading the way operationally.”

The Annual Operations Conference forms part of CO Manufacturing’s wider commitment to supporting its retail Network beyond product supply.