Pro Installer February 2026 - Issue 155 | Page 2

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The system is ideal for:
• Open-plan homes
• Home offices
• Commercial and mixed-use interiors
With slim aluminium profiles and a refined finish, the Korniche Internal Glazed Partition System enables spaces to be divided without sacrificing light or visual connection, an increasingly important selling point for homeowners and developers alike.
Enhanced Korniche / Cortizo 4700 Patio Slider
Responding directly to trade and market feedback, the Korniche / Cortizo 4700 Patio Slider now benefits from the addition of an external handle and lock option. With grey on white colour combinations alongside textured finishes in planning. These enhancements expand the system’ s versatility, making it suitable for a wider range of residential applications where ease of access, security, and user familiarity are key considerations.
For installers and resellers, this update means:
• Greater specification flexibility
• Improved end-user usability
• A more complete solution for modern patio and garden access
More Than Products: The Made for Trade Difference
While product quality is essential, it’ s the support behind the product that often defines longterm trade relationships. Made for Trade has built its reputation on delivering not only premium systems, but also the infrastructure that helps trade partners succeed.
Consistent Manufacturing & Reliable Supply
All Korniche products are supported by Made for Trade’ s UK-based manufacturing and logistics expertise, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and dependable lead times.
Trade-Focused Quoting & Ordering
With digital tools designed specifically for the trade, including streamlined quoting and ordering processes, Made for Trade helps reduce errors, save time, and protect margins, especially important in a market where speed and accuracy can make the difference between winning and losing work. Made for Trade’ s KwikQuote is an integrated, accessible solution available to all customer staff, which can be managed through a browser level log in.
Marketing Support That Adds Value
Made for Trade actively supports Korniche partners with:
• Brand-led marketing materials
• Product imagery and assets
• Consumer-facing content that helps generate demand and support sales conversations
This ensures installers and resellers are not just selling a product, but a recognised, premium brand that homeowners trust.
After-Sales & Site Support
From technical guidance to after-sales support, Made for Trade provides reassurance long after the order is placed. This backing helps trade partners deliver with confidence, knowing that expertise and assistance are available when needed. Our incredible customer service department delivers an excellent level of proven, knowledgeable support.
Why More Trade Businesses Are Choosing Korniche
For many builders, installers, and resellers, incorporating Korniche into their offering isn’ t about changing everything; it’ s about raising standards.
The combination of:
• Award-winning product designs
• System-led engineering
• Ongoing product development
• Strong service, marketing, and after-sales support creates a compelling proposition for businesses looking to differentiate themselves while maintaining their existing operational offering.
Looking Ahead
As the market continues to evolve, Made for Trade remains focused on supporting its partners with products and services that reflect how the trade actually works. The continued development of the Korniche range, including innovations like the Internal Glazed Partition System and enhancements to door systems, reinforces a long-term commitment to quality, performance, and partnership.
For trade businesses seeking consistency, reliability, and a premium brand that customers recognise and value, Korniche by Made for Trade represents a proven and future-ready choice.
See Korniche Live in 2026
The full Korniche product range will be on display at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC this March, where Korniche Live will showcase the systems, engineering, and design excellence that set the brand apart.
Later in the year, Korniche will continue its national presence with appearances in Glasgow in May, London in September, and Harrogate at the end of October, bringing the year to a close with the Korniche brand firmly at the forefront of the UK homebuilding and renovation market. Across these events, Korniche will engage with over 60,000 homeowners, reinforcing brand recognition and supporting trade partners nationwide.
Korniche Live is not to be missed.
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