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PRO NEWS
DECEMBER 2016 PRO INSTALLER
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MACC ON THE MOVE
In April 2013 , Macclesfield was the first trade centre opened by Camden . The aim was to provide customers with superb on-the-ground , local support . Over the past three and a half years , that is exactly what Angie Maih , Cy O ’ Neill and the team at Macclesfield have provided . Angie and Cy have been at Macclesfield from day one and have seen the centre
Improving Market Intelligence
FrameXpress , one of the leading PVCu fabricators of windows , doors , conservatories and composite doors , has joined forces with Insight Data to boost its market intelligence . The national fabricator has chosen Salestracker , the sales and marketing software that combines CRM , real-time prospect data and market intelligence on the UK glass and glazing industry . Stuart Green , Managing Director of FrameXpress commented ; “ The market intelligence provided by Salestracker is simply outstanding . I can see information such as products , frames per week , premises , market sectors , key contacts grow year-on-year to the point where the centre has now outgrown its current Fence Avenue premises . The team ’ s new home is just two miles away at Unit 11 Heather Close , Lyme Green Business Park . “ It ’ s always sad leaving somewhere you have very good memories of ,” says Angie , “ but it ’ s also an exciting new challenge . We have a fantastic bunch of loyal customers who are very much
and financial information . The real-time data technology means the information is constantly updated so I can see any changes that are happening within the market , helping me to tailor marketing and sales strategies .” Salestracker , the cloudbased platform has part of the Macclesfield trade centre family . Over the coming months , we will be working closely with them and supporting them to ensure they have what they need to grow their business as we continue to grow with them . Our new home will allow us to further improve efficiency of deliveries and collections , and our dedicated processing team will provide on the spot quotes and faxed or emailed quotes returned within the hour .” “ Macclesfield has been a huge success for us ,” says Roy Harrison , Camden ’ s GB sales manager ,” and it has created the blueprint for the expansion of the Camden trade centre network , which now comprises ten trade centres in the UK and Ireland . Our aim now is to continue to grow Macclesfield and the other trade centres over the coming months and years by sticking to our values of providing an excellent product with prices and customer service to match .”
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detailed information on over 15,300 fabricators and installers , as well as 45,000 other contacts in the building and construction industry .
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Tips and trends for tiles
Brentwood Tile Boutique - which supplies to trade as well as the public - stocks an extensive range of high quality tiles sourced from around the world .
The independent supplier based in Essex was recently featured in The Times , and has decided that a more personalised approach is what is needed within the tile industry . The business was formed in early 2016 and run by Alan Jones and Gary Asher , who have a combined experience of 50 years within the tile trade . Gary said : “ We both worked for a leading tile store but we wanted to create a range that was influential , appealed to stylists and interior designers but essentially was allowing people to create their dream home .” As a result , Brentwood Tile Boutique was born . Both Gary and Alan understand the importance of providing inspirational ranges that allow authenticity and flair to flourish , whilst creating stylish but comfortable homes . Either Gary or Alan is always on hand in the shop to offer advice should it be needed . From metallic splash backs to urban style flooring Brentwood Tile Boutique stocks a diverse and on trend range of tiles suitable for both interior and exterior tiling . So what are their tips when it comes to choosing and fitting tiles ? Alan said : “ When choosing tiles , you may already have a strong idea of what you would like but to be sure , or if you don ’ t , keeping an ideas book can help you experiment with new ideas and trends or confirm that what you originally thought is actually what you like . “ Interiors magazines are great sources of inspiration as is Pinterest . Create a mood board online and it will quickly define whether a contemporary Scandi style or cosy traditional feel is more your style and choosing tiles becomes much easier .”
Gary said : “ Preparation is everything . Make sure that you do your homework as to everything that is needed both in materials and in works to be done . It will not only save you time , but also money . For example , many floors are not flat , or even and will need that preparation . Time spent levelling that floor , preparing it for tiling will be worth every minute and every penny .” “ Have you considered where your cuts will be ? Will it leave awkward cuts , or unsightly grout lines ? What size grout lines will you have ? ( narrower minimalist joints are becoming more popular on most projects ). “ Do you have the spacers for that joint ? Is the grout colour being used complementary , or a contrast ? For floors , we would recommend those mid tones where possible , which are much easier to maintain . The exception to this would be if you are installing wood effect tiles , a darker grout line can mimic the shadow between real wooden planks . Don ’ t forget when installing those wooden effect tiles to lay them staggered for that authentic look .” Inspired by the popularity of their concept store Gary and Alan are looking to expand their range in 2017 to include other wall coverings such as designer papers .
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