Pro Installer February 2024 - Issue 131 | Page 30

Software & Technology
30 | FEBRUARY 2024

Software & Technology

THE SIX-MILE HIGH CLUB

The Conservatory Drawing Services now qualifies for the Mile High Club … Actually , it ’ s the six mile high club , because when business owner Giles Hayhurst and his partner left Manchester airport bound for Barbados , he received a request from his customer , Worfield Windows of Wolverhampton for a drawings of a porch just as they were boarding the plane . With wifi available on board it didn ’ t take Giles long to create the CADs and beam them down to his customer from half way across the Atlantic Ocean .
Giles commented : “ Well , we try to produce drawings within a couple of hours , so I thought I ’ d keep to that despite being in the air .” Giles continued servicing customers for the rest of his stay using the hotel wifi .
Based in Oswestry , Bradley Giles offers a ‘ scribble to drawing ’ service for conservatories and orangeries ; a full set of seven drawings from all angles , complete with your own company logo and colour-matched border , usually within just 24 hours . Owner Giles Hayhurst has more than four decades of experience

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every customer can get a tailormade service according to their needs

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in the industry , having started his career in 1982 and he is also the founder and former owner of Windowlink Ltd .
Knowing that all customers have different requirements – particularly when it comes to pricing – Giles opts for the flexible approach when it comes to the services he provides . Whether you require the drawing service or you would like Windowlink ’ s Focus and Vector products to be supplied , installed and maintained ; every customer can get a tailormade service according to their needs and their customers ’ wants .
www . bradley-giles . co . uk

THE FUTURE OF GLAZING

Innovation takes precedence at Production Software Technology ( PST ), and its dedication to revolutionising the glazing and home improvement industry has been recognised with a coveted shortlist in this year ’ s GGP Installer Awards .
Nominated for ‘ Best Technical Innovation ’ for their groundbreaking vsHome AR app , PST is poised to rewrite the rulebook on customer engagement and sales optimisation . vsHome AR isn ’ t just another pretty visualisation tool – this game-changer enhances the customer experience to a whole new level by harnessing the power of augmented reality .
The app seamlessly integrates with vsHome , PST ’ s advanced sales platform designed specifically for installers , creating a powerful combination that allows installers to effortlessly share
product designs directly onto their customer ’ s phone or tablet .
Customers can then use augmented reality to virtually visualise their potential purchase within the context of their own home , fostering informed decision-making and boosting confidence .
Installers can also use the app to showcase a variety of design
options , effortlessly adjust configurations , and present accurate quotations , all within the immersive augmented reality environment .
“ vsHome AR redefines what it means to connect with customers ,” comments Neil Travers , PST ’ s Managing Director . “ Gone are the days of static brochures
and hand-drawn sketches – by immersing customers in their future space , we foster a level of confidence and excitement that traditional methods simply can ’ t match .”
But vsHome AR is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to PST ’ s innovative spirit .
Beyond vsHome , the company boasts a suite of software solutions tailored to every facet of the glazing industry .
Virtual Shopfloor , for example , caters to fabricators , providing them with an efficient platform for optimising production and minimising waste . Neil concludes : “ The GGP Installer Awards shortlist is a testament to PST ’ s unwavering dedication to pushing boundaries and redefining best practices . By harnessing cutting-edge technology and prioritising customer experience , we ’ re not only ensuring a brighter future for the glazing industry , but also paving the way for a more immersive and satisfying future for homeowners .”
www . pstonline . co . uk