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installation , graphic instructions , and its ability to reduce the time spent on site for installers . The brand established its presence as a household name for both consumer and trade buyers at the 2016 FIT Show and the Homebuilding and Renovating Show two years later ; where live demonstrations wowed onlookers via installations measured in minutes .
Designed by the ever-growing engineering team now headed up by Bradley ’ s brother , Ashley Gaunt - recruited back to the family firm from his role designing motorsport suspension systems in Italy - the second clean-sheet product to be announced under the auspices of the Korniche brand was the Bi-Folding Door . It appeared for the first time at the 2019 FIT Show to a rapturous reception thanks to a number of highly innovative features , plus a price that saw it compete with industry
bestsellers . Product number two swiftly became one of the most sought-after aluminium glazed product in the UK as a result .
Production commenced the following year just as the company settled into their new home ; a huge 120,000 sq-ft three-factory site in Wynyard that brought most of the core functions of Made for Trade under one roof . From initial quotation to final delivery – something which would soon include glass on the same drop - Made for Trade now served the entire UK market .
The next three years saw extensive growth as the family team geared up to meet exceptional demand ; whilst a new site in Hartlepool underwent redevelopment ready for the next stage of expansion . Of key importance during this time was gaining enviable ISO 9001 accreditation for quality standards ; another landmark
in manufacturing for a company in the fenestration industry .
The Korniche Flat Glass was suitably unveiled in MFT ’ s 40th Anniversary year as the third product under the game-changing brand name ; again at the ideal time to capitalise on market demand , and the systems are now available to order with deliveries starting in January .
Made for Trade is poised to continue its upward trajectory of growth and success in its 40th anniversary year as alongside new products it prepares trade days , press events , and in-house celebrations to honour its dedicated staff , many of whom have been with the company throughout its remarkable journey . Here ’ s to the next 40 years of remaining at the forefront of the fenestration industry .
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