CO Manufacturing has strengthened its position as the supplier of choice for leading home improvement retailers, with the Home Network Group (HNG) formally re-committing to the fabricator and its Retail Network for the long term.
The renewed agreement sees HNG — one of the UK’s largest independent installers of windows, doors, extensions, kitchens, and bathrooms — continue its partnership with CO Manufacturing across its three brands: Windows Plus Roofs, Pennine Home Improvements, and Budget Windows.
The signing was marked at HNG’s headquarters in Newcastle by Greg Kane, Mick Giscombe and Darren Woolf from CO Manufacturing, and Adrian Hughes, Ian Holmes, and Derek Bolton from HNG.
Greg Kane, CEO of CO Manufacturing, said:
“The Home Network Group are a major force within the UK home improvement market, and their decision to re-commit to the CO Retail Network is a huge endorsement of our partnership model.
“Over the past two years, we’ve built a strong, collaborative relationship centred on quality, reliability and mutual growth. HNG’s continued commitment validates the strength of our approach — supporting retailers with the right products, the right training and the right supply infrastructure to help them scale with confidence.”
HNG joined the CO Retail Network two years ago and has since experienced sustained growth. Supported by CO Manufacturing’s exclusive product range, training, and value-added business support, the North East retail and installation group has increased sales year-on-year.
The partnership has also helped HNG broaden its offering, including the adoption of the Forté composite door range and access to other exclusive product ranges that support its multi-brand structure.
The collaboration has also extended into retail and operational improvement. HNG will be taking part in CO Manufacturing’s advanced Forté Sales Training sessions in the coming months. This free-of-charge training programme supports retailers in strengthening conversion rates and further elevating customer offerings.
Adrian Hughes, Owner of the Home Network Group, added:
“Re-committing to CO Manufacturing and the CO Retail Network was an easy decision for us.
“The partnership has supported our growth, broadened our product range and helped us deliver a smoother, more reliable customer experience, especially across our Pennine and Budget brands.
“We see CO Manufacturing as a long-term strategic partner. They share our ambition, and we’re impressed by the vision, support and drive that Greg and the CO Manufacturing team show. They are helping to provide the platform we need to keep moving forward.”
HNG’s recommitment marks another milestone year for CO Manufacturing, reinforcing the company’s role as a national leader in supporting independent retailers to grow sustainably through shared expertise and market-leading products.