this tumultuous timeframe also impressed the panel , as the manufacturing business overcame significant supply chain challenges and industry issues to sell 32,000 units in 2021 alone . From pre-emptive stock increases and rapidly leveraging new suppliers , to modifying components to suit , Made for Trade continued to excel in what were unique times for the entire industry , coming out the other side with an enviable reputation alongside record sales .

The judging panel also looked at future manufacturing

plans ; a factor that differentiated MFT via continuous improvement plus investment in new technology and people to push the manufacturing process forward in the most efficient manner . Made For Trade is set to grow to a £ 45-50M turnover through commercial focus and vertical integration and in excess of £ 1M is again being invested in bespoke machinery for the production line , whilst the team are exploring a future that involves in-house glass manufacture to create a true one-stop shop .

That investment is not just mean on the factory floor though ; in the office the company ’ s Kwikquote software is being further developed to streamline customer experience and go hand-in-hand with market-leading customer service , whilst an increase in regional presence and branding pushes the focus forwards . Sustainability is a key watchword ; MFT is already setting the standard against rivals via the use of new packaging , whilst environmental and safety standards are also set to be further improved via gap analysis and investment . That sustainability extends to supply chain excellence ; in-house glass delivery has disrupted the market norm of separate frame and glass drops , adding a unique selling point , reducing customer cost and reducing

carbon footprint as a result .

Finally , this year saw the culmination of years of work pay off in terms of manufacturing excellence for Made For Trade , with the company achieving the hugely enviable ISO9001:2015 certification , something that was a likely key point for judges . This standard for quality - rare in fenestration environments - puts every step of the manufacturing process under the spotlight in terms of procedures and repeatability , from initial contact right through to delivery . As the company looks to the future , the recognition gained as a North East Business Award winner truly goes hand-in-hand with Made For Trade ’ s continual improvement in manufacturing excellence .

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VBH , the company behind the popular greenteQ hardware brand , has been successful at the 2022 National Fenestration Awards , picking up wins in two categories : Hardware Company of the Year and Digital Marketing Campaign .

The presentation event was held at Doncaster Racecourse on 5th November , where 20 members of the VBH team joined hundreds of other industry hopefuls .

VBH Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson says , “ The team here have been looking forward to the NFAs since we were short-listed in May . We travelled from all points of the GB compass to enjoy the day and were over the moon to win two awards , including that for Hardware Company .

“ Hardware supply is , of course , what VBH is all about , so we were particularly pleased to win this one . It was nice to celebrate a win or two on the horses while we were here , too !”

The Digital Marketing award was in recognition of the work done by VBH to promote the greenteQ Q-Smart electronic door handle .

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