Pro Installer September 2016 - Issue 42 | Page 36

36 SEPTEMBER 2016 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk NO MORE SAGGING HANDLES Door and window handle manufacturer Winlock Security has unveiled a range which promises to purge all peeves from handle hardware. from hollow stainless steel or aluminium, both lightwei ght and far less likely to sag than zinc, brass or cast stainless alternatives – so no more fatigued, sagging handles. Similar to the high performance TS 007 Lifetime Security range, but at a highly competitive price, the Lifetime Concealed handle also guarantees customer satisfaction for 15 years on the exposed external parts, all made from 304-grade stainless steel. Winlock Security Ltd managing director Alan Parker said: “We set ourselves the objective of producing a door handle The Lifetime Concealed Handle range is designed to improve the performance and look of door furniture by eliminating corrosion and sagging, whilst concealing all visible fixings. The internal cover plate hides all screw fixes, resulting in smooth clean lines, both inside and out. So unsightly chipped, discoloured or damaged screw heads are eliminated. The Lifetime Concealed’s sprung handles are made NEW TRADE BROCHURE FROM PHOENIX DOORS Five-year marketing milestone Phoenix Doors, part of the MASCO UK Window Group Ltd, has launched a new trade brochure, ‘The complete one-stop, composite door and panel solution to support your business growth.’ PVCu sash window fabricator Roseview Windows has marked five years working with industry marketing specialists Purplex by signing a new contract. The company says it is packed with useful information and provides installers with everything they need to know about Phoenix’s range of composite door and PVCu entrance door panels. Haydon Statham, Phoenix Doors’ sales director said: “We offer an industry-leading collection of innovative products, complemented by a service you can trust and that can help your business to grow on your terms.” The brochure covers the entire product portfolio from the flagship 70mm doubled-rebated Meridian composite door, County and contemporary Continental Collections to the PVCu entrance door panels, on which the company was originally founded more than 20 years ago. It also explains the extensive network of support behind the product offering. This includes marketing assistance, business support and recent investment of ‘recent investment of over £500,000 in fabrication equipment’ we have continued to invest across our business and tailor our service to suit the varied needs of all our customers, whatever their size,” added Haydon. over £500,000 in fabrication equipment, new product development and customer support systems. “Since becoming part of the group more than three years ago, For more information, please call Phoenix Doors on 01487 740469, email info@ phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk or visit the website at www. phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk Roseview’s turnover has quadrupled during the last five years, and marketing manager Mike Bygrave said the strong return on investment delivered by Purplex was one reason he signed for another term. “We appointed Purplex in 2011 and it’s no coincidence that our turnover has grown from £2m to £8m during that period,” Mike said. “We’re an ambitious company and we wouldn’t invest in marketing if it was a ‘nice to have’ but didn’t really work – we need to see a return on investment. Purplex has delivered time and time again and I’m looking forward to continuing our relationship into the future.” The marketing landscape has changed a lot in the last five years but Purplex has helped Roseview stay ahead. Mike explained: “When we first started working with Purplex most of our marketing was print based – so mainly PR and range that would eliminate corrosion issues at an acceptable cost, whilst also enhancing the overall look and performance of our customers’ doors. French doors in particular are transformed internally by eliminating visible fixings. We believe these handles will sell our customers’ doors.” The Lifetime Concealed Range is available now in all stainless steel inside and out, stainless steel outside/aluminium inside or powder-coated aluminium inside and out and in any painted colour. www.winlock.co.uk ‘It’s been a pleasure helping them achieve their targets’ direct mail. Traditional marketing is still a very important part of our strategy, but we have also added in sophisticated digital marketing. For example, our consumer facing website (www.sashwindows.co.uk) is generating hundreds of leads for our trade customers every month, which we achieve through a clever combination of online content marketing and Pay Per Click.” Purplex MD Andrew Scott commented: “Roseview is a great employer, providing skilled jobs, producing exceptional products and respected throughout the industry. It’s been a pleasure helping them achieve their targets over the last five years.” For more information call Purplex on 01934 808132 or visit www.purplexmarketing.com