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Aluminium

Reflecting on reasons for growth

» IT ’ S BEEN AN IMPRESsive year of growth for aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade . Overall , turnover is up 40 % year-on-year , with several areas of the business seeing triple figure growth . Chris Reeks , Director of Fentrade , commented : “ We are delighted to be seeing this growth , which is partly due to existing customers placing bigger order volumes with us and new customers joining us .”
Reflecting on why customers choose Fentrade , Chris comments : “ We ’ re always keen to deliver above and beyond for our customers . When we ask them what they value about our service , they tell us it ’ s our hands on approach and attention to detail that makes the difference .”
The company also prides itself on its customer communication . “ We all know about the supply chain challenges at the moment ,” says Chris . “ We believe in keeping an open dialogue with our customers so they know exactly when their orders will arrive and can plan accordingly . We know they
find this transparency very useful .”
As well as the strength of the service , Fentrade customers also benefit from an impressive product range across all sectors . It partners with renowned industry brands such as AluK and VBH Greenteq and manufactures a full range of aluminium windows ,
doors , bifolds , inline sliders , GFT commercial screens , shopfronts and curtain walling products . Fentrade is based in Newport , Wales , and works with trade and retail customers throughout Wales , the West and along the M4 and M5 corridors . As an indication of its commitment to quality within the industry , the company is an active member of the Council for Aluminium in Building .
The entire industry has seen impressive growth in the past year , but , as Chris concludes , customers still have a choice where they place their business . “ Customers vote with their feet . We ’ re proud that so many customers old and new are placing their trust in us .”
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‘ Agile ’ aluminium hits TV screens

» SHEERLINE ’ S INNOVAtive aluminium window and door system is appearing in a popular home improvement TV programme ; George Clarke ’ s Old House , New Home features homeowner Leighla Davenport and her Grade II listed home , Callowell House , nestled in Stroud ’ s idyllic countryside .
The refurbishment project saw the construction of a modern extension that was integrated in a meaningful way with the rest of the property . Sheerline , with its slim sightlines and perfectly mitred corners , was a sympathetic enhancement to the original building .
Leighla ’ s newly-refurbished home features a mix of Sheerline products , including
12 Sheerline Classic windows in cream with Sheerline Prestige fixed frames in black , and two Sheerline Prestige doors , also in cream .
Leighla says : “ I found Sheerline through internet research of premium aluminium systems companies and I thought that it was a really nice product . We needed some unusual glazing and Sheerline had the capacity to do all of the windows we required .
“ We have a Grade II listed building and Sheerline , and the Classic beadless range with its slim sightlines in particular , works across the entire building – both in our 150-year-old mullion windows
and in our new extension – it ’ s so versatile and really brings in light . It ’ s high performance , maintaining modern functionality as well as being in keeping with the look and feel of our home . Plus , the low
U-Values mean we don ’ t have to compromise between energy efficiency and the way it looks . A huge selling point for me was the fact that Sheerline is Made in Britain , and all the benefits that brings .”
Roger Hartshorn , CEO of Garnalex , says : “ The agility of Sheerline ’ s supply chain meant that we could offer dual colours in just a fraction of the time that our competitors were offering , ensuring that the project remained on schedule . The customer was pleased with the support and service she received from our passionate team – one of our team even visited the property to help with the fitting of the windows and doors .”
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