EYG turns focus to trade market in Scarborough and North Yorkshire as business builds on period of record sales

3rd July 2025

EYG’s Scarborough depot is looking to build on its success and reputation in the domestic market through a newly established ‘trade’ team which is supplying its industry-leading products to local smaller traders and one-man bands.

Established in 1971, EYG has an excellent reputation with homeowners across North Yorkshire from its Scarborough base on Eastfield Industrial Estate, having first opened a showroom in the town eight years ago to supply into the domestic market.

Now, branch manager Adam Wall says the business is expanding and placing an increased focus on the local trade market, supporting smaller businesses in the sector by offering access to its huge range of aluminium and UPVC products.

Adam himself, estimator Ryan Jones and administration manager Michelle Wharton are leading the new trade division, which is not only able to provide a one-stop shop of products, but can also deliver direct to site, ready for installation.

“We’ve very much placed a new focus on supporting local traders and offering them excellent deals on our premium products, and now have a dedicated team to serve this market,” said Mr Wall.

“The market has been quite difficult in recent years, especially for smaller businesses, but we feel we can help out by working with local traders, which will ultimately benefit the end customers, as they will have access to our products and systems, which are recognised as leaders in the sector.

“It’s something the business hasn’t done enough of from this Scarborough base in recent years, as we’ve been so heavily focussed on the homeowner market, which has brought success as we’ve just enjoyed a record period of sales.

“However, we know many people turn to smaller installation companies and one-man bands, so we’re making our products accessible to that market too.

“We know our products are amongst the best available. They are highly energy efficient, rigorously tested to they meet the highest security requirements, fitted with A-rated glass as standard and meet the Government’s Secured by Design standard, which is recognised by the Home Office of helping to prevent and reduce break-ins.”

Business able to help with conservation area planning

Mr Wall is in his second spell with EYG, having gained significant experience in the business to business market, recently securing a contract worth more than £900,000 for the installation of windows, bi-folding doors and curtain walling on new apartment complexes close to Royal Ascot racecourse.

He says the Scarborough business is seeing increased interest from companies specialising in fitting new shop fronts, something EYG is highly-experienced in providing its products for.

“Windows and doors for new retail premises, such as shop fronts, are our bread and butter in terms of trade supply, and there appears to be a lot of opportunity across North Yorkshire, so again that is an area we want to do more in,” he said.

With EYG having moved into Scarborough in 2017, Mr Wall says the company has gained vital expertise in that time in supporting both homeowners and businesses through what can be a complex planning system in conservation areas – of which there are many across North Yorkshire.

In particular the team is versed in the planning and installation of UPVC Rosewood Ultimate Sliding Sash windows – a style which is often insisted upon by planners.

“We handle all the planning issues around these windows for our customers as we have been through the process so many times now and know exactly what needs to be taken into consideration to get permission to replace windows,” added Mr Wall.

“It’s that level of expertise and knowledge that we bring.

“Market confidence has been affected by a string of companies going out of business in recent years, but with EYG both homeowners and traders know we’ve been going strong for more than 50 years, have great supplier partnerships and products, and a great team who help us go from strength to strength.”