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ANDREW LAIDLER OPINION
EGGER UK and Ireland’s sales director shares how manufacturers can upgrade their designs and tackle inflation with the help of its portfolio of affordable, decorative solutions
‘Control costs to help your customers beat inflation’ S
Value engineering is going to become critical. Tighter budgets need to be navigated, and the only way to do this is to choose a combination of
products that add value without the price tag
Inflation is coming at us from all angles. It is affecting all corners of life and anyone undertaking construction, design- based furniture or an interior project, will appreciate the impact it is having on budget planning. Everything from hinges and handles to frontals and appliances, and even labour, have seen significant increases. It is inevitable that individuals and commercial contractors will be investigating the market for more affordable options. It is imperative for businesses within the construction, furniture, and interior industries, to be in a position to offer cost-effective alternatives that do not compromise on quality or design. It is time to be upfront with your customers about rising costs, which will be a key factor in decisions going forward. By making simple product swaps, projects can be more affordable, and you can deliver cost-saving opportunities to support your clients.
Many people in the industry rely on imported furniture elements, such as doors, and this is an area where transport and materials costs are rising. It is time to look closer to home, reduce air miles, think seriously about sustainability, and explore what is available to manufacture in-house and engineer significant cost savings. This is what many of the leading German producers have been doing well for years, without any compromise on quality, and consumers are willing to pay a premium for it.
igns of inflationary pressures are everywhere at the moment, creating a challenging period for markets, businesses and individuals across the world. The furniture and interior design sector is no different, so it is important to be prepared and to focus on the purse strings.
Value engineering is going to become critical. Tighter budgets need to be navigated, and the only way to do this is to choose a combination of products that add value without the price tag. Replace solid wood finishes with synchronised Feelwood surfaces and create luxurious matt and gloss finishes with our PerfectSense® lacquered boards. It is also worth noting the wide variety of woodgrain, marble, granite, concrete, stone and solid colour finishes available as MFC and laminate. Share cost savings by switching a solid surface worktop
for a laminate worktop. Available in a range of thicknesses, profiles, and sizes, they
offer significant savings and
additional benefits. Solid wood worktops require regular maintenance and ongoing care, whereas a laminate worktop is easy to clean, hygienic and durable. Tackling the issue of inflation will put you ahead of the game. By specifying wood-based panels, you are combining affordability with sustainability. Melamine Faced Chipboard is 100% recyclable and state-of-the-art technology means that the look and feel is almost indistinguishable from the original material.
Projects can easily be engineered to be more affordable, so make sure you can offer clients budget-friendly alternatives with additional benefits. Have the confidence to take control of the costs and offer cost-effective solutions that don’t disappoint on design and value.
Take a closer look at EGGER’s cost effective decorative surfaces by visiting
egger.com.
June 2022 ·
Decorative solutions for kitchens and bedrooms from EGGER
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