Scottish Shutter Company’s blinding growth gains major recognition
A Newington-based family business that specialises in high-end internal window shutters and blinds is celebrating after triumphing at their industry’s showcase awards night.
The Scottish Shutter Company took home the award for “Best Shutter Installation” at the BBSA (British Blind & Shutter Association) annual awards*.
It caps an excellent first half of the year for the business for the family team which was set up by husband-and-wife David and June Browne in 1987 and joined by daughter Judith and son-in-law David D’Ambrosio in 2001.
With business booming, the company is now on the lookout for talented team members to join their growing business, with fitters especially sought.
David D’Ambrosio comments;
‘This is a fantastic accolade to have picked up as it comes from a body that champions excellence. The installation that captured the judges’ eyes was one of our most challenging to date, a bungalow with overlooked windows.
‘There were no mounting surfaces as the project was in progress and because our shutters are custom made there was a potential issue with lead times which could have held everything up. No other shutters company wanted to touch the project - we are not so easily daunted!
‘By working very closely with our client, her architect, and the builders, we were able to design and engineer the shutters around the site works then deliver and install them in time for her to move in. It goes to show what can be achieved on even the most tricky sites if all of the teams are pulling together and we’re delighted to be recognised for such a challenging project.’
Business is brisk at The Scottish Shutter Company, which also has a showroom in Dundee, with the switch to working from home, along with increasing work from architects and developers a major factor in that growth according to David.
‘We’ve seen a massive increase in enquiries as people look to re-purpose rooms in their houses for home and hybrid working. Glare from windows when working is not helpful and also the backdrop for virtual meetings needs to look as stylish and professional as possible.
‘Architects are coming to us to help create hidden cavity blinds and shading systems, especially in the modern apartment developments that tend to feature a lot of glazing and with that, a lot of potential trapped heat and even bleaching from the sun’s rays. We’re creating solutions that are not one-size-fits all here and that means we are always on the lookout for talented team members, especially installers. In the meantime, we will continue to grow sustainably at our Edinburgh and Dundee sites, never losing sight of the fact that we are a proud, independent, family business.’
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*The BBSA is the national trade association for companies that manufacture, supply and install exterior and interior blinds, shutters and awnings.