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10,000 Quotes on Framepoint ® in March
“ Whilst the market remains buoyant , installers are seeking to maximise efficiency and make hay while the sun shines .” expansion plans to quadruple that number as market demand dictates .
MFT ’ s proven manufacturing recipe comes straight from the bi-folding door factory , with 100 % QC checks taking place on every completed product before it is carefully packaged , and finally loaded onto one of MFT ’ s next generation delivery vehicles for its journey to your site .
MFT ’ s Chris Wann answers the question ‘ Why Visoglide ?’: “ We chose to fabricate the Smart Visoglide Plus as the product shares the Visofold reputation for being a hassle-free trade offering , especially when it ’ s been precision fabricated by us . The company ’ s mission statement is the best products at the best prices with the best service and we always apply it with the trade customers in mind . When it comes to trade products the customers need to be confident that the product they have chosen will be fit and forget . And of course it ’ s got to be at the most competitive price point in the market .”
MFT ’ s initial trade-oriented offering will be two-track doors of multiple configurations up to 6.4m wide and 2.5m high , this could be extended if the market demands . Stock colours include white , grey , black , dual colour grey on white and those willing to wait a little longer for their product can order in any RAL colour they like . Hardware will be offered in white , black , grey or brushed stainless steel . The configuration options chosen allow all doors to be supplied fully assembled , unless you specify a kit form option , and can all be glazed after the door is installed as opposed to having preglazed panels . Glass units are available through MFT but will be delivered direct to site from the glass supplier .
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FAMILY-RUN JOINERY BUSINESS SCOOPS FENSA INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR
Nathan McCarter Joinery , a Tavistock-based joinery business specialising in timber windows and doors , has scooped the FENSA Installation of the Year 2020 award , beating-off stiff competition from more than 500,000 other installations .
All installations carried out by FENSA Approved Installers are automatically entered into the annual Installation of the Year competition but to make the final shortlist – from which the ultimate winner is eventually chosen – a project must receive five stars
Tommy Trinder , pioneers of Framepoint Technology ®, are celebrating a new milestone ; more than 10,000 quotes were prepared by installers using the Framepoint ® app in March .
“ I must admit we are pretty gob-smacked by the numbers ,” says founder and CEO Chris Brunsdon . “ Usage of the app has grown five-fold in one year . And the values are eye-watering too ; just under £ 56 million pounds worth of work was quoted to homeowners in March !”
The number of installers using Framepoint ® continues to grow ; a further 70 installation companies signed up to use the service in the first quarter . But it ’ s not just new business that is fuelling growth , explains Chris :
“ Quoting on Framepoint ® is fast - it saves installers time . In an effort to claw back valuable hours our existing subscribers are quoting more and more of their work through the platform . Whilst the market remains buoyant , installers are seeking to maximise efficiency and make hay while the sun shines .”
The firm reports that on average a homeowner receives two quotes from the platform . Around 60 % of homeowners also receive a ‘ makeover ’ - a rendering of their new windows and doors super-imposed over an image of their property . High average quote values are also a feature ; the
from both the homeowner and FENSA ’ s assessor .
Chris Beedel , FENSA Head of Membership said : “ The standard of entries this year has been exceptionally high during challenging circumstances for our FENSA Approved Installers . Operating during the Covid-19 pandemic , they have navigated lockdown uncertainty , unprecedented consumer demand and supply instability to deliver some amazing projects .”
Nathan McCarter , founder and owner of Nathan McCarter Joinery , said : “ As a family-run business , we were proud and excited to average quote prepared for a homeowner on Framepoint ® now stands at over £ 5,400 and is continuing to rise . Upselling is key , says Chris :
“ Framepoint ® allows installers to quickly and easily show off premium features such as foils , dual colours , dummy vents , mechanical joints , flush casements and surface mounted bars . It ’ s no surprise that this helps installers upsell .”
Installers can find out more about Framepoint ® and book a free demo at www . tommytrinder . com
have been shortlisted for the award . But to hear the announcement and discover we had won has left us lost for words . Everything we do goes into giving our customers the best service we can , from start to finish , to create beautiful , handcrafted products they can enjoy for generations to come . But we couldn ’ t have done it on our own and we would like to thank our amazing team for their hard work and dedication ; the endless support of our families and , of course , all of our customers .”
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