I guess the first thing I’d say is the total shock that greeted us the morning after the polls when the reality dawned that albeit it close-run, the UK had actually voted to leave the EU. The instant reaction was blind panic to find ourselves in this unprecedented situation, a reaction that has been since reinforced by the subsequent political and financial market turmoil. So many things are up in the air that could directly affect our industry – the position of Sterling, current and future trading agreements, legislative changes including employment and even testing standards and compliance.
“As an independently run UK business and one that has unique manufacturing relationships with foreign suppliers, the team here at DOORCO has taken some deep breaths since Friday. We’ve tried to realistically look at the implications of Brexit for our own business and of course for our customers. And in the cold light of day, we’re getting to grips with the immediate fear of the unknown. In reality, many things have not and will not change. We still have a great product, a team of highly skilled experienced door professionals committed to the cause, and overseas suppliers who remain completely reliant on us to sell their products in the UK. Unlike Government, we can’t quit when we disagree with a majority decision, no matter how slim the margins.
“Medium term, we will hold our nerve and position. No business can afford to knee-jerk to the immediate financial situation. We have to monitor over the next few months to see how things play out. But ultimately, in the long term, people will still need doors, and like any business that survived one of the longest recessions in decades, DOORCO has proven that we can continue to grow and prosper, with careful management and positive attitude, regardless of the political or economic climate.”
