Post-lockdown – No plan survives contact with the enemy: an interview with Richard Hagan
For many companies without deep pockets, they’re now finding their business model had no contingency planning, leaving them with the lack of ability to sustain a period of severe disruption. Today we are on the brink of an economic depression, allowing...
Made Smarter
Made Smarter is a Government project of £20m for North West companies to access funding, advice and support. At the launch in June 2019, Richard was invited to present to the Press from a SME perspective that technology can...
FINSA on the couch with Richard
FINSA supply Crystal Doors with over 50% of the MDF to manufacture vinyl Doors. During the lockdown and NHS orders, FINSA were fully open delivering vital sheet material throughout the UK. Five loads were delivered for the NHS requirement,...
Richard at Crisis response Virtual Round table
Business lockdown has caused many economic stress factors, yet some business has been agile, seen opportunities and made resources available to succeed. Crystal Doors was very fortunate to have been offered the whole NHS requirement for overbed tops on...
Richard talks to the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Following Richard’s talk on BBC radio, other reporters were keen to find out more. Minimum wage has increased beyond inflation, and skills and training are lacking in most low paid jobs. Crystal Doors has a wealth of opportunity to...
Richard talks about Industry 4.0
Richard has always shown a keen interest in technology, having a father who taught electronics, enjoying watching and playing with computers and gadgets. After gaining a degree in Food Manufacturing, the woodworking industry was lacking excitement. Today Richard is...
Richard talking to BBC radio live 5 about Brexit
Early January, Richard was invited to talk at Smithfield Wholesale market in Manchester to radio live 5 at 7:30am. The Director of communications from Price Waterhouse Cooper gave insight into the Governments Brexit plans, and Richard discussed what implications...