Business
50 | MAY 2024
Business
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A COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGE FROM EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS
Epwin Window Systems is highlighting the benefits available to its Approved Commercial Partners ( ACPs ) via its Connect digital platform . One of the benefits that is proving particularly valuable , especially in terms of lead generation , is free access to Barbour ABI , the market leading provider of construction intelligence and building project leads .
The in-house Barbour ABI team tracks every planning application and thousands of non- planning projects across the UK to deliver valuable insight , up-to-date construction leads and industry data .
Its extensive construction database is regularly updated with relevant decision-maker contact details , project stage and location , build values and the type of materials being specified on site to deliver the most up-to-date
and relevant construction project opportunities from pre-planning through to sub-contracting .
In addition to free access to Barbour ABI , ACP members also have access to a wealth of technical information , professional services and marketing materials to help them grow their commercial portfolio . The scheme is underpinned by a skilled and experienced in-house team who can help navigate the commercial complexities of technical specifications , sustainability and building regulations .
There is professional assistance with tendering and PQQ writing to help fabricators submit compelling bids . Full technical support for commercial projects is included too , covering survey , design , drawing , structural calculations , stakeholders ’ meetings and on-site installation . A comprehensive Commercial Training Programme is available that includes modules covering commercial law and site management . Regular Commercial Market Reports and a quarterly ACP newsletter helps keeps fabricators up to date with market opportunities .
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Yale and Universal Products Ltd celebrate 25-year partnership
The milestone comes as Ireland ’ s leading distributor of window and door hardware – celebrates its 30th anniversary this year . Originally a customer of Paddock , Securistyle , Trojan , Caldwell and Yale , Universal Products Ltd today stocks the entire comprehensive range of window and door hardware offering from Yale . This includes the Yale door locks , window locks , furniture ,
hinges , cylinders , VS hardware and more , which form the basis of Universal ’ s offering .
Ted O ’ Sullivan , Managing Director at Universal Products Ltd , comments : “ It ’ s our partnerships with leading companies like Yale that gives us our ability to offer our customers excellent solutions to every type of window and door hardware requirement , allowing us to enjoy 30 years in business .
“ Whenever we supply Yale hardware , we know that it has been tested to the highest standards and is backed up by excellent technical advice . The value of this cannot be overstated . Now celebrating our 25 years with them and looking forward to many more .”
www . yaledws . co . uk www . universalproducts . ie .
RETAILERS UNITE FOR SUCCESSFUL SALES & MARKETING EVENT
Leading premium retailers from across the fenestration sector gathered at Old Trafford in Manchester last month to attend Conservatory Outlet ’ s latest Sales & Marketing Conference .
Held annually , this event brings the network of retailers , alongside respected industry figures , Conservatory Outlet ’ s sector-leading marketing team and digital agency , as well as key business partners together to discuss the latest trends and strategies that are shaping the home improvement market .
With the former European Champion ’ s pitch as the backdrop , presentations covered a wide range of topics including the highly anticipated launch of Conservatory Outlet ’ s Premium Retailer campaign and an overview of marketing trends and analysis from leading digital marketing agency , DigitalKOG .
Additional presentations focused on unique product demonstrations and insights , sales techniques and how best to maximise new and emerging sales and marketing channels .
All presentations and speakers were chosen to allow attendees to learn , network , and gain practical knowledge to drive business growth .
Conservatory Outlet ’ s CEO , Greg Kane , reflecting on the conference ’ s success , remarked : “ It was great to see so many people join us in Manchester , and I ’ ve received nothing but praise regarding the content and the team ’ s organisation .
“ This year ’ s Conference has been our highest-rated and highest-attended yet . We put a great deal of effort into designing a tailored agenda , covering both macro and micro topics relating to both sales and marketing .”
Andy Hill , Director at TWC Home Improvements , adds : “ It was a fantastic event . The case studies presented by Conservatory Outlet and DigitalKOG were extremely useful , the external speakers were engaging and there I learnt today that I can take back to my business .
“ Working with Conservatory Outlet allows us to attend these events and gain new insights and analysis about products , services and the wider market that we simply can ’ t get anywhere else .”
The Sales & Marketing Conference followed in the footsteps of two widely successful Operations Conferences in February . It will continue to be supported by the company ’ s ongoing monthly marketing and social media training , as well as our well-attended best practice sessions that have a more operational focus .”
Additionally , Conservatory Outlet has also announced it is expanding its Sales Training programme in a bid to further enhance its retailer ’ s sales teams .
“ It ’ s an exciting time to be part of the Conservatory Outlet Network ,” concludes Greg .
“ Both leads and sales are up year-on-year across the Network and we ’ re working hard to ensure that our Premium Retailers can continue outperforming the competition .
“ Events such as this give our customers the ideas and strategies they need to succeed and we look forward to helping them grow their market share further .”
www . conservatoryoutlet . co . uk