Pro Installer February 2022 - Issue 107 | Page 46

Business
46 | FEBRUARY 2022

Business

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Yale strengthens team with three new appointments

Yale is pleased to announce the expansion of its skilled workforce thanks to the creation of three brand new roles within the business .
Stuart Costigan
Stuart Costigan has been appointed as Head of Product Management for both door and window hardware . Stuart brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge having already launched various successful door and window products during his past roles .
George Minion joins Yale as a Project Leader . He will work as part of the technical team at the Centre of Excellence for Window Products in Cheltenham , where
he will assist in the running New Product Introduction ( NPI ) projects . George joins the team from an industry-based test lab and brings with him a wealth of knowledge on products , testing , and industry standards .
And finally , Leigh Bosley joins Yale as a Key Account Manager . In his new role Leigh will be responsible for developing relationships with the company ’ s strategic distribution .
Managing Director , Paul Atkinson , comments : “ It ’ s fantastic to
be starting 2022 with a strengthened team . All three of these appointments are brand new roles which have been created to support our growing business . “ Yale is known for its high standards , both for quality and certification – and these new additions to our already remarkable team will help us to exceed these expectations and deliver the best possible service we can for our customers .”
www . yaledws . co . uk
George Minion
Leigh Bosley

PREMIER ARCHES SEES RECORD BREAKING YEAR

Despite a challenging trading period for the industry , leading arched frame manufacturer Premier Arches has seen a 94 % sales uplift in the past 12 months , marking 2021 its most successful year yet .
Managing Director Sean Greenall attributes this success to an increased demand for bespoke arched and angled frames across the country , matched with the unique and specialised service the company offers , taking the hassle away from the complicated and time-consuming process of profile bending .
Serving to over 600 customers across the UK , the St Helens-based company manufactures and supplies the awkward products that others don ’ t want to make . This includes

PURPLEX FOUNDER INVESTS IN AUGMENTED REALITY CONSERVATORY SOFTWARE START-UP

Andrew Scott , founder of Purplex Marketing , has taken a significant stake in Augmented Reality Creations Ltd , a 3D and AR technology company that helps installers improve customer experience and sell more conservatories .
The firm was established by three Exeter University computer science graduates and gained backing from Andrew Scott ’ s venture fund , Knightstone Capital . The ARC Design platform sits within an installer ’ s website and helps consumers design and experience their conservatory within seconds , and then request a quote .
But that ’ s only the start – the homeowner can then save the design to their mobile phone or tablet , and view the conservatory in immersive augmented reality while walking around their garden and home .
Andrew Scott commented ; “ This is a new technology that will disrupt the conservatory
arched , angled , gable , circular and entirely bespoke windows and doors in a range of seven stocked systems including Residence 9 , plus another five non-stocked systems . Sean comments : “ When it comes to profile bending , most PVC fabricators simply don ’ t have the time , the tools , or the expertise to carry this out in-house , and so our goal with Premier Arches is to make that entire process simpler . “ When manufacturing arched frames , fabricators traditionally manufacture the square sash themselves and then outsource the arched outer frame to a specialist frame bending company . However , we ’ ve started to see more and more fabricators turning to us to manufacture the complete product , and it ’ s thanks to our reliable , hassle-free service that many of them have chosen that easier route . industry . The platform enables homeowners to create their dream conservatory within seconds and walk in and around it in full 3D augmented reality , all within the installer ’ s website .
“ Salespeople can also use the technology in their showroom or a consumer ’ s home , creating an incredible sales opportunity to become a trusted advisor and increase conversion rates . The technology requires no technical knowledge and can be used within seconds .”
“ We also offer a fully glazed option , which saves time and eliminates errors caused by glass templating . We ’ re a one-stop-shop for anything difficult to make .”
www . premierarches . co . uk
Andy Clear , co-founder of Augmented Reality Creations , commented ; “ This technology will transform how homeowners design and buy conservatories . It operates seamlessly within the installer ’ s website , and anyone can design a full 3D conservatory within seconds with no knowledge , then walk around it on the back of their house in augmented reality for a fully immersive experience .”
www . arc-solutions . co . uk