Clearview South August 2014 - Issue 153 | Page 18

INDUSTRYNEWS Predictions ring true as Leads2trade report strong lead volumes Directors at Leads2Trade, the company behind the Compare Companies and Trusted Local Suppliers network of consumer facing sites, say that leads volumes are significantly up compared to the same period last year. Leads2Trade generates ‘double-qualified’ home improvement leads via its online network of Trusted Local Supplier sites. Director Andy Royle (pictured) says the company has built on a record start to the year which saw it sell 657 double qualified leads to its members, on its first day back. For quarter one and quarter two of 2014, Leads2trade has seen lead volumes increase by 15 per cent, with members closing more sales as a result. Andy says most leads have been for PVC-U double glazing, conservatories, solar panels and boiler replacement. He comments: “This presents installers with a golden opportunity to win new business and through our service they can easily do this.” Increasing lead volumes have also been influenced by the company’s acquisition of home improvement arm of the consumer facing lead generation network Compare Companies, which saw Leads2trade become one of the UK’s biggest providers of double qualified leads. Liniar brand owner HL Plastics wins top Award (l-r) Adrian Redshaw, Sue Davenport, Roger Hartshorn, April Hayhurst, Steve Roe, Emma Arrell, Howard Hirst, Kev Gratton, Colin Sharpe, Tony Basile, Dave Watts. Innovative PVCu extrusion company HL Plastics, creator of the Liniar system, has been awarded the top accolade at a gala dinner celebrating local businesses in Derby. Some 550 guests representing companies from around the region gathered for a gala dinner and awards ceremony in June. 13 awards were up for grabs on the night, with HL shortlisted as one of the final three for the main award - Company of the Year 2014. The judging process was carried out by award sponsors Derby College. “The standard of entries was extremely high,” commented April Hayhurst, Derby College’s Business Development Director. “But we were really impressed by HL’s story – it’s great that a local company is so forward thinking, together with offering students opportunities through apprenticeships and innovation.” MD Roger Hartshorn said: “We’re celebrating our 40th birthday as a firm this year – and we couldn’t have achieved this success without the great team we have at HL, so this award is for them!” ‘great that a local company is so forward thinking’ www.liniar.co.uk Conservatory Outlet invests in success Yorkshire-based Conservatory Outlet is well-recognised by both trade and consumer. Investments across the business played a vital role in putting the fabricator on the map and this is set to continue as the company