Pro Installer December 2023 - Issue 129 | Page 29

Installer Support
DECEMBER 2023 | 29

Installer Support

New business support offered to installers affected by Safestyle UK collapse

Door-Stop International has stepped in after warning that the livelihoods of hundreds of skilled installers have been put at risk in the wake of Safestyle UK ’ s collapse .
Administrators for Safestyle have said the business has made around 680 of its workers redundant after it fell into administration at the end of October , but that does not include many self-employed fitters who rely on the firm to supply their customers with doors .
In this time of uncertainty , Door-Stop is providing any affected self-employed installers with dedicated business support to help restore a stable pipeline of work .
Those previously working with Safestyle UK can access new short term finance solutions so that they can order , install and receive payment for doors before having to pay Door-Stop , helping to maintain a healthy cashflow while in the process of securing future work .
Mark Young , commercial director of Door-Stop , said :
“ These skilled fitters are the lifeblood of the door and window industry . Maintaining a consistent pipeline of work is crucial for them and so we are stepping in with short-term economic support and fast-tracked supply .
“ Ensuring installers can continue to trade with confidence should be a major priority for all connected with the door and window supply and fitting industry . Door-Stop is determined to play its part .”
To help get set up as quickly as possible , they will also have access to Door-Stop ’ s Sales Manager software . The online door designer and order tool can be added to existing websites to make it easier for the installer ’ s customer to design , price , and pay for a door . It is fully customisable so the installer can have control over the information needed , the product ranges on offer , the payment process and more .
Fitters utilising Door-Stop ’ s business support offering will
have access to exclusive pricing for a limited range of doorsets . With various door styles , colours and glazing options available from Door-Stop ’ s top sellers , installers will be able to offer
on-trend styles at a competitive price . Its 10-day lead time means that they can continue to meet current demand without too much disruption to project timelines .
Installers who would like to learn more about the business assistance can contact Door-Stop on 01623 446336 , option 4 .
www . door-stop . co . uk

TRAINING ACADEMY EXPANSION WITH £ 100K INVESTMENT

Conservatory Outlet , the UK ’ s leading manufacturer of high-quality windows , doors and home extensions , has invested a further £ 100,000 into its already successful Training Academy .
Launched last year , Conservatory Outlet ’ s pioneering programme helps equip professionals from across its retail network with a mixture of specialist product knowledge and hard and soft skills to support a wider recruitment and levelling up strategy .
As part of the expansion , further courses have been created to focus on current market trends and conditions .
At the time of writing , over 80 retail sales professionals from within the Network had enrolled in the fully funded courses . In total it is expected that over 100 people from across the UK will enrol on this three-month training programme .
Greg Kane , Chief Executive of Conservatory Outlet , commented : “ This year has been one of change . Interest rates have spiralled over the past twelve months , which has had a profound impact on the wider economy . Yet despite this , consumer demand across the Network remains high , with many homeowners still exploring the idea of improving their home .
“ The market today is radically different to the market of last year . With this in mind , we have expanded our Training Academy to address the changing financial climate and ensure that salespeople have the tools , knowledge , and resources to work in these conditions .
“ It also gives us a great opportunity to further evolve some existing sessions that focus on our core range of products and the enhancements that we ’ ve made to them in recent months .”
Bon Accord Glass , based in Aberdeen , will be one of the many Premium Retailers to benefit from the expanded Training Academy .
Martin Allan , Director , said : “ We ’ ve been working with Conservatory Outlet for five years now and we continue to be impressed by the team ’ s commitment to developing our staff and the wider business .
“ I ’ m delighted that Bon Accord Glass will be able to take advantage of these extra training opportunities as they ’ ll benefit our staff members and ensure that we remain ahead of the competition .”
www . conservatoryoutlet . co . uk