Clearview National April 2015 - Issue 161 | Page 12

INDUSTRYNEWS Rolling Out Excellence »»With only weeks to go until the official roll out of Sternfenster’s new range of PVCu windows and doors, the Lincolnbased fabricator has launched an invitation to all installers to register their interest in becoming an approved dealer. Steve Lane, Sternfenster national sales manager, comments: “Our exclusive range will set us apart from other fabricators and will give our clients a major competitive advantage. “Installers wanting to find out more about our new range are invited to get in touch with us via phone or email, or even drop by at our Lincoln factory to see how we manufacture these revolutionary windows and doors.” The fabricator is the UK’s first to manufacture PVCu using the state-of-the-art seamless Graf Welder. The superior quality is taken a step further thanks to the mechanically jointed transoms and mullions. Steve added: “The initial tests we have conducted with our exclusive windows and doors have had an incredibly positive feedback from both the installers, as well as their clients.” ‘positive feedback’ For more information contact Sternfenster on 01522 512525, or visit www.sternfenster.co.uk SCHEDULING SERVICE DELIVERS RESULTS »»Freefoam Building Products reports that its scheduling service is achieving real results for Freefoam customers. Over the last 12 months the service has generated significant business with an impressive 62% of schedules resulting in orders. 2014 saw a new member of staff joining the team, Tish Redmond. Promoted from within Freefoam Tish manages the whole process providing an accurate product specification and quantity breakdown from drawings for all elements of the roofline product range including fascia, soffit, rainwater and cladding materials. With a quick ten day turn round, it’s a service that an increasing number of customers are finding extremely valuable to their businesses. General Building Plastics, with branches throughout the Midlands, use the service on a regular basis. Alan Sutherland, Managing Director, explained, “We’ve submitted plans from various contractors and been very pleased with the results, winning 70% of schedules. We get a quick turn round with a full breakdown emailed back to us with all the components itemised. “Accurate specification means that our customers can be confident they are ordering exactly what they need, eliminating wastage and saving money. The service saves us time and is helping to secure valuable new business.” Contact Tish Redmond, tish.redmond@ freefoam.com, 01604 683862 BACK TO BACK ‘A-LISTER’ »»Solidor is back in the finals again at the Sentinel Business Awards 2015, which covers North Staffordshire and South Cheshire, in the Business of the Year category, having already won the award in 2014. The Sentinel Business Awards is now in its 19th year and will take place at the King’s Hall in Stokeon-Trent. Solidor is hoping to make it back to back wins in the Business of the Year category. Joe Martoccia, managing director of Solidor comments: ‘We’re thrilled to be back in the finals again in the same category, having already been crowned Business of the Year in 2014. He continues: “Recognition from our peers in the local business community is both welcome and important as we continue to grow. I’m looking forward to the event and will be keeping my fingers crossed in the hope that we can add to our already burgeoning trophy cabinet.” 12 » A PR 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Last years Business Award with the Solidor team. For further information on Solidor then log on to www.solidor.co.uk, e-mail [email protected] or call their sales office on 01782 847300. You can also add to their Twitter following @solidorltd