Clearview National December 2014 - Issue 157 | Page 23

INDUSTRYNEWS Impressive £1 million sales »»Sales have surpassed £1 million for aïr, the high performance lift & slide and bi-fold doors manufactured exclusively by Everglade Windows, in less than nine months since its launch. “These impressive sales figures show the success of aïr,” says Jay Patel, Brand Ambassador for aïr and Sales Director at Everglade Windows. “Since the brand launch in November 2013, and the first doors leaving the Everglade Windows factory, interest in aïr has been extraordinary. “There are already 10 accredited retailers selling aïr throughout the South East of England, and seven aïrzones have been installed. Excitement around the brand keeps building, as more retailers are added around the UK. “These are high performance doors, tested to the extreme. Boundless possibilities with colours, finishes and options add to aïr’s desirability for consumers as do its super slim sightlines and refined engineering. “To reach £1 million within nine months, with a new product, is a brilliant result. This shows that our two years planning and developing the brand has really paid off for aïr accredited installers.” EXCELLENCE IN EXETER three tonnes of PVC-u off-cuts a month. The company has also recently invested in fleXipod – a cutting edge electronic proof of delivery and fulfilment system. Each vehicle in Hurst’s fleet of delivery vehicles is now equipped with fleXipod, which generates live ‘paperless’ information for both the customer and Hurst to ensure smooth, scheduled deliveries and enhanced service. Darren Glew, Operations Director at Hurst, said: “Sustainability is really important to Hurst Plastics and we are very committed to minimising our carbon footprint by reducing, re-using and recycling whenever we can. Our environmental policy is on-going and we are well on course to achieve our target to send nothing to landfill by the end of next year.” »»With a 25% increase in sales of roofline products and a major refurbishment of their trade counter and showroom, it has been a busy year for Freefoam customer; National Plastics in Exeter. Part of an ongoing development programme for the branch the space has been reconfigured to create a new trade counter area which now features a wide range of Freefoam products. Using Freefoam Geopanel internal panelling and hollow soffit as an eye catching wall covering and the Fortex cladding installed. Growth in the branch has come from a number of areas; a wide loyal customer base and continuing upturn in the construction industry, seeing existing customers ordering larger volumes more frequently. Simon Long Branch Manager commented: “I’ve seen the business here continually grow. We’re a team of four now and have recently added another delivery truck to service our growing customer base in Cornwall and South Devon.” Nick Stone, National Sales Manager, National Plastics commented: “I’m very pleased with the progress of our Exeter branch. Simon and his team are proactive, promoting products and helping customers to see ‘add-on’ opportunities. This success is a testament to their hard work and commitment.” For more information visit www.hurst-plastics.co.uk For more information contact 01604 591110. For further information visit www.discoverair.co.uk or email [email protected] The Future With Green Policy Hurst Plastics has invested in an environmental policy wh