44 | APRIL 2021
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PST LTD RAPIDLY RECOGNISED AS ‘ DE FACTO ’ SOLUTION
Neil Travers Managing Director of PST Ltd talks to Pro Installer about their latest Software offering vsHome which is now available directly to retailers and installers …
Production Software Technology ( PST ) was formed in 1990 and since then we have been developing computer-aided design ( CAD ) software specifically for the glazing industry . Our applications are predominantly based upon our own proprietary 3D surface model engine which allows us to accurately represent products for the purpose of selling and manufacturing them .
Virtual Shopfloor , our original application , is a powerful manufacturing-based software solution which employs 3D modelling to provide full manufacturing breakdown via highly customisable reporting tools . Industry-leading flat-pack rates of 95 % plus for conservatories provides a dramatic drop in trial build rates along with substantial annual savings . This has led to Virtual Shopfloor , which is only available via system houses , to rapidly become recognised as the de facto solution for the fabrication of popular brands such as Eurocell , Guardian , Wendand , Superlite and many more .
VsHome is our new 3D design , visualisation and sales software solution for the conservatory and orangery installer which can now be purchased directly from PST . When dealing with homeowners in 2021 , both face to face and remotely , it ’ s going to be paramount to have the right tools to provide a safe and efficient service and we feel that the vsHome software is one of the most important tools you can have . The software comes with a large library of generic models , including traditional glass roofs as well as solid tiled roofs , lantern roofs and orangeries .
Garden rooms are also growing rapidly in popularity with many conservatory and orangery installers adding them to their portfolio of products . As such we have recently added a number of dedicated garden room models to the vsHome software to help installers benefit from this growing market . As with conservatories , these new vsHome
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Choose from a full library generic garden of generic room models roof models are flexible enough to suit any product or system and
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wall makeup . Other features include the ability to control the eaves overhang from elevation to elevation as well as side and rear wall extensions and the introduction of external timber decking , all of which can be quickly and easily configured making the design process as simple as possible . We have added a selection of wall cladding materials and textures to compliment these new garden room models including Cedar , Chartwell Green , White and Grey . These new materials have been added to the already extensive material library within vsHome along with new options for the external timber decking including neutral and dark timber . In addition , supporting posts get automatically added when needed as well as options to change the colour of the gutter and fascia . As garden rooms increase in popularity we intend to develop these models even further with options for dog legged designs and internal partition walls planned for the near future .
The vsHome software will also include benefits such as tablet friendly direct 3D modelling with drag and drop editing which gives a clear and interactive experience for the salesman and customer . Customise your pricing with a series of simple matrices and add extra costs to your projects with the click of a mouse by personalising your survey data to include
• Superimpose your models onto a photo of your client ’ s house
• Build highly customisable window data sets for your conservatory system
• Manage your software license online including renewals and upgrades
• Create numerous sales and survey reports with custom branding
• Create your own pricing structure using a simple matrix
• To claim your free trial visit www . pstonline . co . uk / interested-in-vshome
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able window data sets and alter various features such as costings , profile sizes and hardware options . Superimpose your models onto a photo backdrop of your choice using the visualisation tools . Create numerous sales and survey reports in PDF format at the press of a button with custom branding and tools to add your client ’ s signature electronically . Easily share your models from vsHome to our unique augmented reality app vsHome AR which is free to download from the Appstore and Google Play . VsHome AR is the prefect way for your clients to visualise your models by taking a virtual tour in augmented reality using their smartphones . Export your models to DXF and Collada format to view in CAD software such as AutoCad , Solidworks Photoshop and Sketchup . Easily manage , renew and upgrade your own software license via our new and secure online purchase portal .
Please email info @ pstonline . co . uk or visit https :// pstonline . co . uk / interestedin-vshome for more information on the vsHome Software including how to claim your no obligation 14-day free trial .
BGF invests to help Brisant step up to the next level
Brisant-Secure announced today that it has secured an investment from BGF , UK ’ s most active growth capital investor .
The investment will secure Brisant ’ s ambitious long-term growth plans , and enable the company to develop further innovations and opportunities .
Brisant partners , Nick Dutton and Steve Stewart , remain majority shareholders and Seb Saywood , a BGF Investor , joins them on the Brisant board . Nick and Steve will continue to be responsible for the management and direction of Brisant , and will continue to drive product innovation that smashes hardware standards for the benefit of customers and the industry .
Nick Dutton says : “ Over the past eight years , Brisant has redefined customer expectations of security with Ultion and Lock Lock , and with Sweet ’ s trouble-free lasting looks in suited hardware . We ’ ve reached a point where we have more ideas for innovative hardware than we could bring to market on our own , and with BGF as an invested partner we can explore these opportunities .”
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