Bolton-based Pearl Windows has invested in a new suite of Evolution software from Business Micros.

Pearl, one of the UK's leading trade fabricators in the Duraflex PVC-U system producing around 1400 frames per week, has purchased the Evolution manufacturing and costing software and the additional EvoNet order tracking software complete with bar code scanning.

Pearl had previously used Business Micros WinStar software but upgraded to Evolution to enable it to improve its efficiency and increase its output.

The software has been installed alongside two new Rapid cutting centres and together they have already delivered year on year labour savings of 4½%. Jeff Walsh, the Managing Director, of Pearl Windows says: "We had an efficient, customer focused set up before this new investment but now I believe we are among the most efficient fabricators in the region.

"With the introduction of Evolution, we have been able to achieve output per man levels of 38 frames per week which far exceeds the industry average of 25. With our current performance, we expect to see payback on our investment in just 24-36 months."

Posted on 20th March 07