PRO INSTALLER JULY 2016
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Q-Star cylinder gets thumbs up
Fabricators and installers have given their seal of approval to the greenteQ Q-Star , VBH ’ s TS007:2014 1-star rated profile cylinder . Q-Star is the latest addition to VBH ’ s own greenteQ and was previewed at the last Fit Show . The cylinder features effective protection against bumping , picking and drilling , and is designed to be used with a 2-star door handle to provide full 3-star protection to TS007 . VBH will be introducing a greenteQ 2-star handle later this year .
Both sides feature a sacrificial break point to hamper attempts to gain entry by snapping and extracting the cylinder . The key will still operate the cylinder after snapping at these points , giving the user the opportunity to gain access to the dwelling while a replacement is arranged . Both ends are marked with the greenteQ ‘ Q ’ mark and a star to clearly denote it as a TS007 1 star approved cylinder . The side of the cylinder is also stamped TS007:2014 and with the VBH item number to aid identification as a TS007 product . Each cylinder is supplied with 3 keys with an attractive Q-branded black fob . Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson says : “ Unlike some cylinders , both sides of Q-Star include all the security features . This means that the fabricator needs to stock just one product regardless of whether the cylinder is being fitted to an inward or outward opening door .”
More information can be downloaded from www . vbhgb . com or call VBH on 01634 263300
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Astraseal , in its second year of a partnership with Insight Data , has revealed how Insight ’ s cloud-based CRM system Salestracker has helped it improve productivity by forming comprehensive sales strategies . Zac Nedimovic , Sales and Marketing Manager at Astraseal commented : “ The system ’ s numerous features have been pivotal with the credit and financial information taking centre stage .” Astraseal specialises in manufacturing PVCu and aluminium windows , doors and conservatories . The business has been able to see a successful integration of Salestracker into its daily routine which has resulted in better performance from the sales teams . “ The influence Salestracker has had on my team is excellent and the financial information is invaluable . It optimises them to achieve the best results they possibly can , stopping them from wasting time chasing potential bad payers . Information such as credit ratings and CCJs is brilliant when forming strategies to target prospects ,” added Zac . Salestracker combines over 50,000 trade and commercial sales leads with an online portal and a fully integrated CRM system allowing for a more efficient and cost effective way of lead generation and customer acquisition . In the new update ‘ Salestracker 3.5 ’ users can check a prospect or customers credit rating , CCJs and turnover which is displayed in simple numbers and via a traffic light system to represent good , average and poor financial standings . You can also access Credit Alerts . Credit Alerts is a brand new feature which instantly notifies you if a lead , prospect or customer has a change in credit rating or a CCJ is filed against them .
Contact 01934 808 293 or email hello @ insightdata . co . uk
DOOR SELECTOR GENERATES 80 % OF ORDERS
The Safedoors Door Selector feature on the company ’ s website has become an instant success with its trade customers , with more than 80 % of all orders now received through the system , such is its ease of use . The system is designed to take trade customers through the enormous number of options available from Safedoors but in a way that simplifies the process whilst allowing control and in a relaxed environment . A simple log on also offers the option of showing prices or not , thus extending the use of Door Selector as a tool to allow homeowner customers to style their door , even with the facility to model their choices against an image of their home scanned in during the process . Customers can choose side lights , door panel , external and internal colours , glass options , hardware – all possible options with the price shown instantly if required at the end of the process . They print or send the quotation and if the customer likes it , the order is sent to the factory . Every option in the insulated core , GRP skinned Diamond and solid timber core , thermoplastic skinned Platinum ranges is included .
Visit www . safedoors . co . uk or call 01684 595200