Pro Installer September 2016 - Issue 42 | Page 25

25 PRO INSTALLER SEPTEMBER 2016 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 ABCELL PARTNERS UP FOR GROWTH One of the largest conservatory roof manufacturers in the UK has introduced Insight Data’s online marketing system, Salestracker, as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Abcell, established for over 26 years, supplies a range of specialist products to the trade including Global conservatory roofs, Guardian™ Warm Roofs, specialist roof glass and ancillaries. The business has worked with Insight Data on several occasions. Paul Ford, Managing Director of Abcell said: “We have great products, fast turnaround and competitive trade prices, but with production targeted at 100 roofs per week we needed that extra sales and marketing edge. With Salestracker this is now possible.” Salestracker provides detailed information on thousands of potential trade customers, ranging from window and conservatory installers to local builders providing extensions and orangeries. The system includes detailed product information and credit and financial data. The marketing software also enables users to manage all sales activity including leads, tasks, documents and notes. “With Salestracker we can target exactly who we want instantly. The detailed intelligence such as credit and financial information is invaluable and I expect Salestracker to drive us forward in the future,” added Paul. Insight has seven different methods of updating the database including a research team making 20,000 calls per month. All the information is verified and updated live in real-time within Salestracker. Subscribers just log-on and access all the data they need, whenever they need it. Abcell Factory Floor. For more Information on Salestracker, call Insight Data on 01934 808293 or email [email protected] PURPLEX BACKS AWARDS FOR SECOND YEAR Construction industry PR agency Purplex Marketing is supporting the Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs) for the second year running. The event will be at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel on December 1st 2016, and will showcase the construction industry’s creativity, innovation and effectiveness in marketing. Purplex managing director Andrew Scott, who has acquired, built and sold a number of companies in the construction industry, said: “The CMAs is a very well established event and as an agency that specialises in the built environment, we are delighted to lend our support. The 2015 CMAs proved to be an excellent platform for Purplex and our clients, and we look forward to another successful evening.” Replace failed Georgian wired glazing with a lighter and tougher alternative A textured surface, 6mm solid polycarbonate sheet that mimics the traditional appearance of Georgian wired glass with the modern-day At the 2015 event, Purplex was a finalist for three categories including PR Campaign of the Year, Best Low Budget Campaign and the highly prestigious Agency of the Year. Purplex launched in 2004 and is one of the industry’s largest marketing agencies, with 50 staff specialising in PR, branding and design, web development, digital marketing and video. The firm has grown 57% every year since its inception and has clients across the UK, Europe and North America. For more information, call Purplex on 01934 808132 or visit www.purplexmarketing.com • Long lasting: Low maintenance, durable glazing that won’t crack or craze • Light weight: Weighs only 7.2Kg/m² compared with 6mm glass at 15.2Kg/m² • Safe in use: Virtually unbreakable, safer to transport and install Why not request a sample? Standard sizes and cut to size available. We can also deliver. 01925 826314 [email protected] www.birchwoodtrading.co.uk