Pro Installer April 2014 - Issue 13 | Page 14

14 APRIL 2014 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk Customer Service Questionnaire Spells Success For Glazerite The results are in for Glazerite Windows Ld’s annual customer service questionnaire which measures satisfaction amongst customers, and with 38 questions all receiving an average rating between good and excellent it’s a positive endorsement for the nationwide trade manufacturer. ‘recieving an average rating between good and excellent it’s a positive edorsement’ Listers lead the way towards compliance In June this year, the Government will be launching a new initiative to help separate the quality workman from those with little to no skill sets. Lister Trade Frames has welcomed this new legal requirement and even developed a programme with PM Training to help their trade customers become fully compliant. It costs the installer nothing but their time and most training is carried out on site. Paul Wiggins, one of Listers’ customers said, “I’ve been fitting windows and doors for years so when I heard about MTC compliance my initial reaction was, what’s the point? I thought that there was nothing I could be taught that I didn’t already know.” Daniel Shaw, Marketing Manager for Listers said, “We wanted to change that perception. Homeowners will be looking for installers who meet the MTC requirements so this is actually a sales tool our trade customers should be taking advantage of.” Listers first MTC workshop in June 2013 explained to their customers what MTC’s meant and why it was important – with PM Training into the mix it has continued to be a phenomenal success. http://fensa.org.uk/mtc. aspx. www.listertf.co.uk [email protected] Giving customers the opportunity to provide feedback on all areas of the business, everything from sales and administration to product quality and delivery were open for discussion. And customers were able to make suggestions about products they feel should be added to the Glazerite range. In response to the question: ‘Would you recommend Glazerite to another company?” 100% of respondents answered yes with comments such as, “Yes, but not in my area as I would not want our competitors offering such a quality product range.” Glazerite Director, Jason Thompson, says: “Whilst it’s nice to receive positive feedback it is also crucial to highlight areas of improvement. We’ve listened to our customers and any areas in need of improvement are being worked on as we speak.” Worked on as we speak’ One such area related to the training provided for Glazerite’s around-the-clock online ordering system. The company began regional training programs, the first at VEKA’s PLC. HQ on 19 March. www.glazeritewindows.co.uk Frames and Conservatories Direct celebrates with Steve Davis Network VEKA installer Frames and Conservatories Direct has unveiled an extended, refurbished 150 sq. metre showroom with the help of Six Time World Snooker Champion Steve Davis. The Bury St Edmunds-based company was delighted to welcome Network VEKA’s Brand Ambassador Steve, who played a few frames with customers to raise money for the local rugby club’s 40th anniversary memorial cycle ride appeal. ‘Visitors were very impressed with what they saw’ “The day was a great success” said MD Adrian Lewis. “Visitors were very impressed with what they saw in the new showroom. We have a much larger display in the new showroom, which consists of ten conservatories - all fitted out and styled so customers can get a clearer picture of the finished product. We also have 45 different doors on show, along with a huge range of windows in various styles and coloured foiled finishes. “We’re very proud of the scope we can display, and making the changeover to Glazerite and VEKA products has allowed us to offer some of the highest quality products on the market. Network VEKA, 01282 473170, www.networkveka.co.uk