When does a classic become a classic? Now there is a good question. “Exemplary or noteworthy” is the definition from one source, a kind of quality that is “demonstrably enduring” argues the dictionary. “It has to stand the test of time” claims an online English language discussion forum. So from cars and clothes to novels and pieces of music, how … Read More

Sadly, when Canopies by Acer was first established many years ago, several members of the management team were not all too keen on taking holidays. As a new business becomes established and as teams grow it can be tempting to work long hours without breaks. But we learnt the hard way after a few frazzled years and family members who … Read More

Canopies by Acer is delighted to launch our new product brochure, to present our full product portfolio including brand new canopy and walkway additions. From the practical Carolina range, an affordable and popular cycle and pram shelter to our classic Mulberry, an impressive and versatile canopy to suit every environment, the brochure also lists additional features including colours and add-ons … Read More

For the sake of argument, let’s say that the national press reports are true – January is the month when single people firmly resolve to look for love. It stands to reason then that anyone who has been day dreaming and doodling about romance and stars for the first few weeks of the year is going to want to look … Read More

Welcome to the second blog of June and before we get started we must apologise to all of our clients who rushed to have a sports shelter installed due to sheer World Cup Fever! There is always 2018 and you can use it for all sports! But moving swiftly on, last Saturday was the June solstice, marking the longest day … Read More

It is one of those questions to which there is no one correct or blanket answer; at what age can you let your children walk to school alone? From that very first day when tear eyed parents as their children stroll in to pre-school to start their education years to the time when your child makes that first request to … Read More

It’s been a busy old week here at Canopies by Acer with everything from launching our first brand new product brochure to dealing with planning permission for canopy clients. We mention the latter because planning regulations are getting to be big a source of frustration for us. Just this week, a keen customer based the south of England who runs … Read More

There is no doubt that the last few weeks of December are an ideal time to stop and look back at the past year and reflect on how we are all doing. Thanks to our growing number of supportive customers and continuing relationships with outstanding suppliers, here at headquarters, we are celebrating a very successful year and looking ahead to even … Read More