Clearview National April 2019 - Issue 209 | Page 34

PROUD SPONSOR OF DOORS & WINDOWS DOORS&WINDOWS REFLECTING ON A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP This time last year, long established family business, Leekes partnered with Modplan, a manufacturer based close to its head office in South Wales, making Modplan the main supplier for all Leekes’ windows as well as selected doors and conservatories. » » IN WHAT HAS PROVEN TO be a very successful move, Modplan set up a factory specifically for the production of windows and doors for Leekes to produce the highest possible product quality in line with the retailer’s specific requirements. Leekes Sales Manager, Frank Richardson said: “It was a huge move for the business as the window and door operation represents millions of pounds of annual sales for our business. Finding another independent business to work in partnership with us to achieve our requirements was a real bonus and we are delighted to say that Modplan have certainly been true to their promises and consistently delivered a great quality product in line with their quoted lead times.” The window and door industry has experienced difficult trading throughout 2018, with FENSA reporting an 8% decline in overall sales. Against this backdrop, in the same period, Leekes has seen sales increase by £1million, which further reflects the success of the partnership they have formed with Modplan. Leekes now exclusively offers a Halo 10 window system, manufactured from the VEKA profile fabricated by Modplan in the dedicated factory. All of the components are rigorously quality checked and many hold lifetime guarantees and the tight controls in place in the Leekes / Modplan factory ensure that the finished product is industry leading. Peter Martin, Leekes Store Operations Director explains: “We have found that our customers are excited by our new range of windows and doors and recognising the fantastic quality in our in-store displays. And, when we have asked for feedback, 94% rated their windows and doors as either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’, with 91% saying that they would recommend Leekes windows and doors to their friends and family. These factors have helped us to grow our market share and have had the most significant impact on our sales growth. I see no reason why 2019 will not deliver further sales growth in windows and doors for Leekes, with the main driving factor being word of mouth and consumer confidence in our offering.” www.leekes.co.uk NEW BROCHURE FOR REBRAND » » HURST DOORS IS HELPING ITS growing network of customers to increase sales with the launch of a comprehensive new marketing support package. The development swiftly follows the launch of Hurst’s major re-brand with bold new identity that captures the company’s unique pedigree and continuous dedication to manufacturing superior quality doors. As part of the re-vamp, Hurst has unveiled its new ‘Composite Door Collection’ brochure, created to help installers secure new business, appeal to the needs of the modern homeowner, and make the process of choosing the perfect composite door as simple as possible. Featuring Hurst’s three composite door collections – Classic, Cottage, and Contemporary Bohemia – the brochure features the new 1930s style Composite Crown door, which has been introduced into Hurst’s Classic range, and three new European influenced ‘Select’ door styles – Select Solid, Select Long Rectangle and Select Wishbone – that join Hurst’s Contemporary Bohemia collection. 34 » A PR 2019 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Six new colours have been introduced into the Premium Colours range; Candy Red, Peacock Blue, and Buttercup Yellow are set to appeal to homeowners looking to make a bold statement, whilst Putty, Duck Egg, and Powder Blue are for those more partial to pastel. A complete glass guide clearly displays all the designs that are available for every door style featured within the brochure; including Deco and Alpine – which have been newly introduced. Security and hardware options include Hurst’s engineered standard and optional locking systems, including the new AV3 AutoLock and AV3 Heritage Lock from Winkhaus which meet the requirements of Secured by Design and PAS 24. Cylinders are also featured, with the ABS Ultimate 3 Star Cylinder option from Avocet with built-in active cam technology, offering a £1000 security guarantee. For those looking for authentic rustic charm, the brochure features Hurst’s new Heritage hardware range in Antique Black as well as its popular Contemporary range of hardware, which includes architectural pull handles. Hayley Barker, Marketing Manager at Hurst, explains: “The quality of our doors makes them stand out in the market and this high-impact brochure which is packed with stunning and exclusive imagery of our collection, really captures the character and pedigree of our range. We want both customers and homeowners to see the Hurst Door difference and to feel at home with Hurst and this new brochure certainly achieves that.” www.hurstdoors.co.uk