Clearview National November 2015 - Issue 168 | Página 8

INDUSTRYNEWS

Room to Grow
Bi-fold door and conservatory roof
supplier Made For Trade has added
to its team with the appointment
of an in-house graphic designer.
»»With the task of rebranding the company and
marketing its growing product range, Ian Bousfield has also been kept
busy with the introduction of a new website as well as the addition of
solid roof systems into the supplier’s portfolio.
Ian was also a key figure in helping to make the company’s Solid
Roof Open Day in July a huge success, designing the eye-catching
banners that were displayed and professional media packs that were
available on the day.
On his new role at Made For Trade, Ian said: “After discovering
more about the company’s phenomenal growth in the industry, joining
the team was an exciting prospect and I hope to develop the brand’s
potential further.”
With a background in both freelance and agency design as well
as experience on commercial, B2B, and public sector projects, Ian
is currently in the process of redesigning and rebranding marketing
materials, including adverts in trade publications.

Managing Director, Bradley Gaunt, said: “We hope to develop the
brand further and establish ourselves as a company with top-range,
quality products while making maximum savings for our customers.”
He added: “With over 700 regular customers in our database and
further expansion expected, we have proved ourselves to be a force to
contend with in the industry.”
Visit www.madefortrade.co

A Welcome Requirement
The latest addition to the Building Regulations - Approved Document Q (AD Q)
applies to all new-build projects that gain planning permission on or after October
2015 and affects any doors and windows that provide access to the dwelling.
»»“We’re in favour of any
initiative that improves security, but
we’re concerned that some trade
installers might unwittingly fall
foul of the law by using doorsets
and windows that do not meet the
latest requirements,” comments Ian
Kernaghan, Product Manager at
Eurocell.
These more rigorous rules will
apply to any door or window
that could provide a means of
entry so they affect all residential,
patio, Fre