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via the use of new packaging , |
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whilst environmental and |
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safety standards are also set |
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to be further improved via gap |
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analysis and investment . That |
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sustainability extends to supply |
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chain excellence ; in-house |
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glass delivery has disrupted |
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the market norm of separate |
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frame and glass drops , adding |
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a unique selling point , reducing |
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customer cost and reducing |
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carbon footprint as a result . |
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Finally , this year saw the |
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culmination of years of work |
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pay off in terms of manufacturing |
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excellence for Made |
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For Trade , with the company |
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achieving the hugely enviable |
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ISO9001:2015 certification , |
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something that was a likely key |
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The last two years have been unlike any other for UK businesses , and MFT ’ s strategy for dealing with this tumultuous timeframe also impressed the panel , as the manufacturing business overcame significant supply chain challenges and industry issues to sell 32,000 units in 2021 alone . From pre-emptive stock increases and rapidly leveraging new suppliers , to modifying components to suit , Made for Trade continued to excel in what were unique times for the entire industry , coming out the other |
side with an enviable reputation alongside record sales .
The judging panel also looked at future manufacturing plans ; a factor that differentiated MFT via continuous improvement plus investment in new technology and people to push the manufacturing process forward in the most efficient manner . Made For Trade is set to grow to a £ 45-50M turnover through commercial focus and vertical integration and in excess of £ 1M is again being invested in bespoke machinery for the
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production line , whilst the team are exploring a future that involves in-house glass manufacture to create a true one-stop shop .
In the office the company ’ s Kwikquote software is being further developed to streamline customer experience and go hand-in-hand with market-leading customer service , whilst an increase in regional presence and branding pushes the focus forwards . Sustainability is a key watchword ; MFT is already setting the standard against rivals
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point for judges . This standard for quality - rare in fenestration environments - puts every step of the manufacturing process under the spotlight in terms of procedures and repeatability , from initial contact right through to delivery . As the company looks to the future , the recognition gained as a North East Business Award winner truly goes hand-inhand with Made For Trade ’ s continual improvement in manufacturing excellence .
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