INDUSTRYNEWS
AND THE WINNER IS …
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2017 IS ALREADY IN FULL swing and with cold winter days and dark mornings greeting us , many of us are counting down the days till the summer kicks in . Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have made sure however , that the winter months still bring plenty of cheer to their customers by announcing the latest winner of their annual prize draw .
This year ’ s lucky recipient was Mark Ballard of Beau Windows who scooped a new purpose
‘ not only a great great installation , but a superb product ’
built website whilst his lucky customer won a fantastic 55 ” Smart TV .
“ I have bought from Listers for many years ” commented Mark , “ I find that the brand supports me in my quest to deliver not only a great installation , but a superb product .”
Mark Ballard ( r ) of Beau windows , presenting his customer with a 55 ” smart TV courtesy of Listers and Elitis .
Daniel Shaw , Marketing Manager for Listers , had this to say , “ Mark typifies what being an Elitis installer is all about . He ’ s a consummate professional , diligent with his installations and
has fully embraced everything that Listers can offer via the Elitis brand . We ’ re delighted that he and his customer have been randomly selected as this year ’ s tag winner .”
Showrooms are back in vogue
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THE LATEST FINDINGS FROM Insight Data reveal the number of double glazing showrooms have increased from 3,460 to 3,764 in the last two years , with an average of 12 new show centres opening every month across the UK - and the trend is set to continue .
Insight Data ’ s Managing Director , Andrew Scott , commented : “ In the 90s every high street had a string of double glazing showrooms , but we saw a decline from the early 2000s as margins tightened and installers cut costs . The financial crisis of 2008 coupled with consumers moving from high-street to online accelerated the decline , but this trend is now reversing .”
A shift in consumer behaviour and an evolving market are key factors . While highstreet visitor numbers have dwindled , new destinations that combine shopping , leisure and entertainment are booming .
Another major factor is product development . If installers are all selling the same white plastic window there is very little difference . But the industry has seen an upsurge in product innovation with aluminium back in vogue , timber gaining more popularity and a raft of new window and door products on the market .
www . insightdata . co . uk
TEAMING UP TO HIT NEW HEIGHTS
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PVCU SYSTEMS HOUSE Liniar and drainage giant Brett Martin have today announced a partnership arrangement that will see each company supplying the other ’ s range to its own customer base .
The joint venture brings together two companies with a similar philosophy , as Liniar ’ s Business Development Director Tony Basile explains : “ We ’ re delighted to be working with Brett Martin , who will be supplying Liniar with high quality rainwater
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systems to run alongside our own building product ranges . This means any Liniar fabricator or trade counter stocking fascias , soffits and foam trims will also be able to supply Brett Martin gutter and downpipe systems as part of their range .
“ We chose Brett Martin as an independent rainwater system house with a fantastic pedigree within the plumbing and drainage industry – very similar to Liniar ’ s own reputation in the fenestration marketplace . Its manufacturing
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facility and primary distribution centre is also Derbyshire-based , which helps to keep our carbon footprint low .”
Chris Dawson , Brett Martin ’ s Sales Director comments : “ This partnership is an extremely exciting development for both companies . Brett Martin ’ s rainwater systems and Liniar fascias and soffits perfectly complement each other and provide each business with a quality rainwater and roofline offering for our respective markets .”
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Tony Basile ( left , Liniar ) and Chris Dawson ( right , Brett Martin ) shake on the deal .
www . liniar . co . uk / supplies , www . brettmartin . com
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