Engineering and Product Design

Made For Trade ’ s multi award-winning Korniche brand was founded with the idea to bring inspirational products to market via the use of innovative design and precision engineering not seen before in fenestration .

Created as completely bespoke systems from a clean sheet , the MFT engineering team design products founded on the three core principles of Precision , Simplicity and Beauty to offer uncompromised class-leading glazing . The combination of new technology and engineering experience means slim , industry-leading sightlines for the consumer thanks to low-profile extrusions , along with with robust long-lasting functionality and security .

Since 2016 , the Korniche Roof Lantern was not only catapulted straight to the top of the desirability stakes at launch , but its game-changing engineering – backed up by experience derived from the motorsport and automotive sectors – means that this

Korniche product still remains a forerunner in terms of construction .

The award-winning bi-folding door followed , underlined by the same principles and whilst other products may appear to offer some similar benefits , it is also the beauty of the design you can ’ t see that identifies Korniche and Made For Trade ’ s unique approach .

Korniche lanterns , for example , use a selection of aluminium components such as end caps and ridge bosses that have been uniquely die cast to suit , enabling greater accuracy and tighter tolerances to be achieved to the benefit of the structure . Meticulously engineered to be the strongest and stiffest on the market , the lantern supports industry-leading maximum glass sizes without the need for additional rafters , and the smart design details mean that glazing the structure is free of tapes and messy sealants , whilst Korniche Bi-Folding doors feature a similar raft of benefits .

The security aspect remains at the forefront of any Made For Trade product , and with enhanced protection as standard with Korniche , it is designed into products from day one . The doors and their durable frames come rigorously tested to keep homes protected – they are certified to the advanced PAS24:2016 standard , whilst the unique patented clip-in internal glazing bead is the standard by which all other systems are judged .

Of course , any benefits are soon lost if quality and consistency are not ensured for every item ; from order through to installation . This quality includes the fit , finish and longevity of the product , and this is secured through the principles and practice of quality assurance and control for both the product and service .

Made For Trade recently gained the enviable ISO9001 certification - based on continually improving and optimising all stages of how the

company operates ; allowing the company to remain at the forefront of manufacturing and efficiency in the fenestration industry . These are just some of the reasons that Made for Trade was voted by industry peers as the NFA ’ s Aluminium Fabricator of the Year .

Impeccable Service

Having satisfied customers around the UK and expanding – becoming one of Ward Hadaways ‘ Fastest 50 ’ companies in the North East in 2021 – the multi-award-winning Made for Trade prides itself on the phone and email support and service provided to its customers . Come and meet the team at FIT 2023 , and discover the values of this family enterprise first-hand .

You ’ ll also have the chance to explore MFT ’ s class-leading website featuring CGI imagery alongside more traditional routes of product demonstration , allowing trade customers keen to get up close and personal with the award-winning products before committing to orders , or looking to expand their product or supplier portfolio .

Whilst visitors to the popular NEC exhibition will be able to get hands on with the Korniche product line , customers also have access to a contemporary showroom area at the firm ’ s Wynyard base

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