Clearview National September 2018 - Issue 202 | Page 79

INSTALLERSUPPORT

CHOOSE YOUR SLIDING DOOR SUPPLIER WITH CARE

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SLIDING PATIO DOORS ARE SEEING a resurgence in popularity as more installers recognise they are the practical, cost-effective alternative to bi-folds. But, as Managing Director of Universal Trade Frames Brian Kruger points out, if installers want to capitalise on the opportunities, you need to work with the right supplier. He said:“ Sliding patio doors are considered a specialist product for a reason. If you want exceptional quality and reliability, you need to partner with a trade supplier that’ s got a solid track record in manufacturing them.”
Established in 1996, Universal Trade Frames has the sliding patio door credentials installers should look for. It’ s a family owned trade supplier committed to staying ahead of industry trends and delivering consistently high-quality products and support.
Sliding patio doors have been a fixture in Universal’ s portfolio since the very beginning. Brian said:“ Our team are very experienced in sliding patio manufacture, which means we have the expertise needed. Plus, because they’ ve been part of our portfolio for so long, I’ m confident we have the answers to any usage or installation query, no matter how obscure.”
Universal’ s sliding patio door is available in 2, 3 and 4 pane options and a range of colours and woodgrain finishes. It has stainless steel tracks and wheels for a smooth sliding action. There’ s a purpose-designed mid-rail that accepts a letterplate to maximise potential uses. And as evidence of the quality on offer, they come with a 10-year guarantee.
The company recently upgraded the locking system on the door. The new lock has a high security 6-point locking mechanism with opposing hooks, mishandling device and an additional anti-lift bolt that increase security even further. Brian commented:“ We’ re always looking for ways we can improve our offering and give our customers a competitive advantage. The new lock delivers superb security so our customers can provide complete peace of mind to homeowners.”
Capitalising on market trends is what every installer wants to do. But if you want to put yourself in the strongest position to do so, you need to choose your suppliers with care.
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ALUMINIUM INSTALLER TRAINING ACADEMY

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ALUFOLDDIRECT’ S Aluminium Installer Training Academy is now open, giving installers the opportunity to upskill on fitting aluminium glazing and install the Everything Aluminium range right first-time, every time.
Based at AluFoldDirect’ s Blackburn HQ, the academy has been purpose-built, so that installers can get practical, handson training from the aluminium experts. In rigs, there are fullsized samples of the Everything Aluminium range including
bi-fold doors, sliding doors, windows, commercial doors, roof lanterns and flat rooflights, so that installers can get trained up on best-practice fitting.
Training sessions are free, and they are adapted to suit each company’ s training needs, to fill skills gaps in the team and grow their aluminium glazing profits.
Craig Miller, Managing Director at AluFoldDirect says:“ The academy is one-of-a-kind. We knew that some installers were getting aluminium installation wrong, which was causing them lots of hassle. Others were having smaller issues, but it was still eating into their time on site.
“ That’ s why the Aluminium Installer Training Academy has been built and it’ s the reason why we’ ve made training sessions flexible, to suit each installation team. The academy is run by
our in-house expert, Paul, whose fitting knowledge is invaluable. Customers can choose to come and get full training on the Everything Aluminium range, get a refresher course for experienced installers or train to become an Infinium Glazing Accredited Installer.
“ Whatever they choose, the academy gives installers the confidence to take on bigger aluminium glazing projects and fit it right first-time, every time. We have already had a phenomenal response from customers who have done a training session with Paul, so we know that filling skills gaps is high on installer’ s agendas.”
Bookings are being taken now for the AluFoldDirect Aluminium Installer Training Academy.
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