Clearview National March 2019 - Issue 208 | Page 22

PROUD SPONSOR OF INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRYNEWS “THE BIGGEST BRANDING EXERCISE WE’VE EVER UNDERTAKEN” » » HURST HAS KICKED-OFF the new year with a major re- brand to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer of composite doors and PVC-U door panels. As part of the launch, the company has unveiled a bold new identity to capture its unique pedigree and appeal to a new generation of customers. Marketing Manager Hayley Barker explains: “This launch marks the beginning of what will be a pivotal year for Hurst as we embark on another period of rapid growth. We have a punchier name and a fresh new look, but our core company values remain the same – they are the trademark of Hurst. “We are never afraid to invest at Hurst and this is the biggest branding exercise that we’ve ever undertaken in the history of the business. Our new identity will elevate Hurst to a new level and help us engage with a wider audience, especially homeowners who are increasingly asking for a Hurst door by name.” The re-brand follows a £650,000 investment into new machinery and delivery vehicles - to improve levels of quality, service and value – and a customer service and order processing-teams which saw its customer base grow by 25%. www.hurst-plastics.co.uk NEW SUPERGLUE RANGE HAS “FIRM FOCUS” » » BOND IT, ONE OF THE UK’s fastest growing manufacturers of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has launched a new range of DIY Superglue products to its eye catching Glue Monster Range. Complementing the already- established PU and Wood Glues, Bond It is now offering four cyanoacrylate products in handy DIY sizes for quick repair jobs: All Purpose Adhesive, a quick drying adhesive with exceptional bond strength. Contact Adhesive, quick drying, very strong and water resistant. Monster Mix, a general purpose two-part epoxy adhesive and encapsulent that forms a high strength bond or coating in five minutes. 100% reactive - no solvents and traditional Superglue that will rapidly bond almost anything. Supplied as a carded display in easy tear- off units, giving you maximum convenience whilst taking up minimum space. Speaking of the new products, David Moore, managing director at Bond It, said: “Bond It has a firm focus on developing and offering a range of adhesives that do the job but we also want to bring a bit of fun in to the marketplace with our Glue Monster character.” www.bond-it.co.uk The road for better finance » » IMPROVEASY, THE INDUSTRY’S leading finance specialist has seen a surge in enquiries following its involvement with the nationwide FENSA Roadshow. 22 » M AR 2019 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M The firm, which last year became the exclusive finance partner for FENSA and its members, joined the GGF Group company on its nationwide tour. Visiting Bristol, Torquay and Falmouth before heading up to Liverpool, Manchester and Blackpool, Improveasy spoke with FENSA members about the importance of offering finance, and how it can help secure bigger and better sales. Austin Barcley, Managing Director of Improveasy, said: “The events provided a great opportunity to firstly, explain our new partnership with FENSA and secondly, to break-down the benefits, mechanics and details behind our comprehensive service. It’s fantastic to be welcoming a number of new customers onboard following meeting us at these events.” The Improveasy finance range is open to FENSA members of all sizes and is designed to allow them to offer finance directly at the point of sale. In addition to 0% interest-free finance and a full range of APRs to suit any product, members can take advantage of Improveasy’s new ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ finance package. www.improveasy.com