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Made For Trade ’ s achievement demonstrates its commitment to excelling and pushing boundaries within the home building industry . Korniche has established Made For Trade as a national operation despite its base in the Northeast of England . It has moved from a fabricator of third-party systems to a business that designs , engineers , and builds its own products at scale . The Korniche Roof Lantern has set a new paradigm in design and functionality , raising standards in the industry .
Words from Made For Trade ’ s Managing Director
With a triumphant message around forward-thinking , Bradley Gaunt , Managing Director of Made For Trade , shares his insights following this momentous milestone :
“ As the managing director of Made For Trade , I ’ m delighted to announce that we ’ ve won the prestigious King ’ s Award for Innovation . At Made For Trade , innovation is our top priority . Winning this award validates our team ’ s hard work and dedication . It boosts our reputation and opens up new opportunities for growth and collaboration . Thanks to everyone at Made For Trade for their passion and commitment . Together , we ’ ll keep innovating and achieving success .”
Made For Trade ’ s creativity really surpasses industry expectations and reshapes customers ' perceptions of their home spaces .
How the Korniche Roof Lantern is Transforming Skylines
Exhibiting a cutting-edge design , swift assembly time , and seamless fitting , the roof lantern has disrupted the home building sector and had a revolutionary impact on installation , surpassing
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traditional roof products . Before the introduction of the Korniche Roof Lantern , the market was saturated with inefficient PVCclad aluminium systems that were not only thermally inefficient but also required extensive manual adjustments , such as drilling and cutting , which made their installation process cumbersome .
In stark contrast , the Korniche Roof Lantern is designed for streamlined installation , taking just minutes to fit and glaze compared to pre-existing and competitor products ..
Pioneering Features of the Korniche Roof Lantern
We take a look at the specific design features that enhance the product ’ s functionality and appeal and really demonstrate Made For Trade ’ s commitment to engineering excellence and user-friendly design :
• End Caps : For a sleek , refined appearance , these are installed with no visible fixings .
• Unique Glazing Retainer : The revolutionary design prevents glass from slipping and masks the glass edge , whilst simplifying the installation process .
• Assembling Mechanism : To ensure quick and reliable assembly , single fix bolts and die-cast aluminium components with steel helicoils are used to avoid cross-threading .
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• Innovative Boss Design : A patent-granted design replicates a traditional timber " bird ’ s mouth " joint , allowing for a virtually seamless and aesthetically pleasing connection .
Broadening Horizons and Expanding the Market
The Korniche Roof Lantern has really raised the bar for installation ease , thermal efficiency , and sleek design aesthetics , having tackled any previous industry limitations . It has emerged as a true beacon of creative thinking , appealing to a broad market of builders , roofers , and DIY enthusiasts . Due to its effortless installation , trade and end consumers benefit from increased efficiency and reduced costs .
Furthermore , the ‘ KwikQuote ’ online tool continues to amplify the customer experience , allowing Made For Trade to expand its operational reach . Trade clients can offer instant pricing , allowing improved sales processes and refined customer satisfaction .
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Looking Ahead
The King ’ s Award highlights the power of transformation , innovative thinking , and Made For Trade ’ s steadfast dedication to excellence that can revitalise even the most established products .
www . madefortrade . co
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“ At times when other companies have started to ‘ pull in the drawbridge ’ we ’ ve always seen opportunities for growth ,” continues Rob . “ For instance , aluminium is really popular at the moment , but we also see the growth that PVCu has available to it . We don ’ t favour one or the other , which is another advantage , I think .
“ We believe we have the best of both worlds , and by being able to manufacture both and supply with excellent lead times ( seven days for white PVCu and 10 days for foiled , for instance ) we have built up a really good , loyal customer base .
“ And , if I said that next year we are targeting a turnover of £ 20M ; delivering mainly across the East and South East of England , the figures back up that theory too .”
BSW ’ s choice of systems and products will be explored across future features , as the team ’ s carefully honed portfolio is clearly ticking all the boxes for customers . Likewise , when it comes to the manufacturer ’ s choice of machinery and processes ; to churn out the volume of products it does and maintain consistently high quality – across such a large production area - is certainly no mean feat .
But , from our very first conversation with BSW it was a ‘ car park full of PVCu ’ that really grabbed our attention …
“ Yes , it ’ s true when Covid hit in 2020 , we rented a car park and
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filled it with Liniar PVCu !” says Rob . “ We saw the demand and we saw the growth potential . We had the space to keep manufacturing and we haven ’ t stopped since either ; across all departments .”
So , if in your own words you ’ re the ‘ biggest fabricator that no-one has heard of ’ how do you get the customers for all those products ?
Rob continues : “ It ’ s from personal recommendation and professional recommendation . The main thing for us is that once new customers come to us , they stay with us . In too many businesses ( in all industries ) there is a separation between the company and the customer . At BSW , that ’ s not the case . Customers feel like they ’ re coming to a family business , and they like it .
“ Throughout the whole company and our internal team , customers get the total package from a knowledgeable technical department to friendly and supportive sales team . And , that ’ s the same whether the customer is an installer in a van who turns up first thing in the morning with their 5-10 window a week , or we ’ re dealing with an architect at the beginning of a specification , when they ask us on-board to help close the deal .”
There is an old saying that you can ’ t please everyone all the time , and I think most in fenestration will have said that more than once in their careers . But the phrase there ’ s always an exception to the rule also rings true when thinking about BSW Window Solutions . PVCu and aluminium , residential and commercial , quality and quantity , continued growth and consistently good service . If you hadn ’ t heard of BSW before reading this article , they ’ re definitely one to keep your eye on now .
www . bsws . co . uk
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