Glazpart is delighted to announce that Tradelink Direct is the latest company to join the Glazpartners initiative ; the marketing partnership set up by Glazpart to develop closer collaboration with customers for mutual promotional benefit .

Tradelink Direct is a world class manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in supplying a wide range of high-quality windows , doors , sealed units and conservatories to installers throughout the UK .

A shining example of manufacturing excellence , Tradelink continuously looks to improve the overall product quality and excellent customer service . When the building regulations ( Approved Document F – ventilation ) changed in June 2022 , Tradelink made sure their team was ahead of the game by ordering the best solution for trickle ventilation , namely the Link Vent from Glazpart .

Dean Bradley , Sales Director , Glazpart said : “ The award-winning Link Vent is proving ever popular with manufacturers and fabricators across the UK . I look forward to further collaboration with Tradelink on product solutions and of course

ensuring they get the full promotional benefits from being a Glazpartner .”

The ‘ Link Vent ’ range sizes include 5000 , 4000 and 2500 EQA . Equivalent Area ( EQA ) is the measure of the vents ’ airflow performance . The vents are designed to fully comply with building regulations , Approved document F1 ( means of ventilation ).

The Link Vent follows a clever design that is simple and user-friendly for both opening and closing - the innovative closing action allows the closure plate to be positioned so that it reduces draughts by directing air away from occupants .

The Link Vent 4000 and 5000 closure plate is split to allow for partial ( 50 %) opening and greater ease of opening of the ventilator .

The Link Vent also has rounded ends of the vent to allow for installation on timber windows and it is available in either screw or clip in fixing types - the design eliminates the need for end caps whilst the clip fix design ( Pawl ’ s ) allows for a fast , easy vent installation . With smart design , easy fitting , and functionality as well as a huge choice of 1000s

of colours and decorative finishes , it is easy to see why Tradelink decided to use the Link Vent for the range of PVC-U and Aluminium windows and doors .

On becoming a Glazpartner , Kelly Buttriss , Head of Operational Delivery at Tradelink commented : “ We are pleased to be Glazpartners and also delighted we chose Glazpart ’ s Link Vent range , not

only to comply with the regulations but also because of its smart design and wide range of colours and finishes . It ’ s also an easy product to install ; it works for all our window and door profiles across our extensive range .”

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The desire amongst installers to ‘ attract more high-end clients ’ has become a primary reason for seeking new quoting software , according to latest research from Tommy Trinder .

Tom Barfield , Business Development Consultant to Tommy Trinder , speaks to a lot of window installers ; he ’ s carried out more than 170 demos of the firm ’ s market leading sales app over the six months . And , according to Tom , when it comes to buying software , it ’ s all change :

“ During the pandemic it was all about saving time . Installers , working all hours to keep up , turned to Tommy in the need for speed ; as a means to get quotes out more efficiently . Quite honestly , installers just wanted their evenings and weekends back !

“ But 2023 was totally different . The going got tough , and installers quickly recognised that there ’ s more to winning hearts and wallets than simply getting a quote out of the door . This year installers have been on the hunt for software that will wow homeowners ; tools to help position them at the upper end of the market selling quality products to discerning customers .”

The rise and rise of Tommy Trinder is well-documented ; from a standing start four years ago the firm has grown rapidly to become to go-to quoting app for over five hundred window installers . The ‘ flight-to-quality ’ amongst installers in 2023 has spurred further gains for the firm , with more than twenty installation companies now signing up to use the app every month .

Commenting on the changing role of software in the industry , Chris Brunsdon , founder & CEO of Tommy Trinder says :

“ The cold wind that has been blowing in the bottom half of the market seems set to continue for some time , so it ’ s no wonder that installers are actively seeking out tools that will help them stand out from the pack .

“ Tommy Trinder makes it easy to show off premium features such as foils , dual colours , dummy vents , mechanical joints , flush casements , surface mounted bars , premium ironmongery etc . in a visual and engaging way .”

Another key weapon when selling to the premium market is the ‘ makeover ’. Tommy Trinder report that around 100,000 homeowners received a quote generated by the app in 2023 , and notably 60 % of quotes were accompanied by a ‘ makeover ’.

Chris concludes : “ When you consider the ease with which consumers are able to model other significant purchases like cars or kitchens , it feels inevitable that offering the client a visual of windows and doors will become the norm .”

www . tommytrinder . com