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ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY

Ironmongerydirect Launches Tradextra Offering ‘ Credit & Rewards ’

» IRONMONGERYDIRECT has launched its new TradeXtra Account , offering a range of benefits including up to £ 10,000 instant credit and the chance to opt into its TradeXtra Rewards loyalty programme . In celebration , the online supplier has launched a prize draw to win 150,000 loyalty points , which can be redeemed against a huge choice of rewards such as an exotic holiday for two , smart televisions and games consoles .
Along with instant interestfree credit for up to 60 days , the exclusive TradeXtra Account provides a host of other benefits including easy online account management where customers can pay off
their account online , exclusive discounts and offers , and early access to promotions and prize draws , all with no annual fee .
By opening a TradeXtra Account , customers also have access to the company ’ s rewards
programme , TradeXtra Rewards , whereby registered members receive one loyalty point for every £ 2 spent on products from IronmongeryDirect . These loyalty points can then be redeemed against a catalogue of rewards with thousands to choose from including holidays , experience days , gift cards , and lots more .
Keri Bryce , Sales & Marketing Director at IronmongeryDirect commented , “ Supporting our loyal customers with a new trade account rewarding them for their continued support is a priority for IronmongeryDirect . This is an exciting launch for us and it ’ s great to be able to celebrate it with such an amazing prize draw that existing and new
TradeXtra customers can take part in .”
Customers who open a TradeXtra Account , and register their TradeXtra Rewards membership by 12th January 2025 , will be automatically entered into the prize draw for a chance to win the incredible 150,000 loyalty points , redeemable on products / services in the TradeXtra Rewards catalogue . Customers already signed up to TradeXtra Rewards will also automatically be entered into the prize draw . The winner , who will be selected at random , will be announced on 17th January 2025 .
www . ironmongerydirect . co . uk / tradextra

GAI QUALIFICATIONS SUCCESS REFLECTS ZOO HARDWARE ’ S COMMITMENT TO TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

» ZOO HARDWARE , A LEADING manufacturer of architectural door hardware , is celebrating five of its team members achieving Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ) qualifications , as part of the company ’ s commitment to professional development and technical expertise .
Andy Hullock , Product Support Manager , achieved a Distinction in the Stage 3 Diploma in Electric Hardware and Access Control , demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skill in this critical and growing area of the industry .
Additionally , Area Sales Manager , Bobby McCartney ; Internal Sales Advisor , Megan Young ; and Senior Internal Sales Advisor , Jordan Mitchinson , each earned Credit in their Stage 2 Certificates in Architectural Hardware . Area Sales Manager , Hayley Cotterill , also successfully completed her Stage 1 Certificate in Architectural Hardware with a Pass .
The GAI qualifications programme is the only one of its kind that offers an in-depth understanding of architectural ironmongery in line with British and European standards , and provides professionals with the necessary tools and expertise to specify and schedule products in a way that meets the rigorous demands of today ’ s building projects .
Commenting on the success of the team , Angela Griffin , Head of Marketing at Zoo Hardware , said : “ We are extremely proud of our team members for their achievements . The GAI qualifications are recognised worldwide as a benchmark of excellence in the architectural ironmongery profession . Investing in our team ’ s professional development ensures we maintain our high standards of technical expertise , product innovation , and customer support .”
For more information on Zoo Hardware and its portfolio of architectural door hardware , visit www . zoohardware . co . uk or call 01228 672900 .
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