Clearview National May 2016 - Issue 174 | Page 76

DOORS&WINDOWS Creating the Perfect Trading Relationship With a portfolio of manufactured PVCu and aluminium products spanning across a spectrum of profiles, Witham based Iceni Windows is recognised as one of the leading trade manufacturers in the south-east of England. »»THE COMPANY HAS DEVELOPED demand for its comprehensive windows, doors, bi-folds and conservatories over the last 12 years and built up a reputation for servicing its customers with a professional approach, leading to rapid, but controlled growth for the business. Paul Foyle, Iceni Windows Managing Director comments: “Through continuous investment of machinery, production and training we have been able to expand the company’s range of products to offer customers a choice of traditional window and door products, alongside the latest trends, including our recently introduced aluminium window and door range. “We have invested in machinary to ensure the frames we manufacture are made to exact and precise measurements, complying with the industry’s required standards, and working with some of the industry’s renowned profile manufactures; including Rehau and ALuK for all our aluminium requirements, we believe that our products are top of their class.” Building good relations with its suppliers, the company has been able to reduce its lead-times to the market-place – in particular with its aluminium bi-folding door systems, a massive advantage for its customers. Paul explains: “We took the decision to stock our aliminium profile from ALuK, to ensure when needed, our customers have the option of a 5-day, fast turn-around. “Our aluminium bi-folding doors are manufactured using the ALuK aluminium system and Fab & Fix hardware. With control over our entire manufacture and the investment in the quantities of materials we stock, we can give installers the opportunity to order the doors they need to finish a job quickly. 76 » M AY 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Flexibility is key to Iceni’s strategy and this is shown through its aluminium bi-fold offering. Customers are given a variety of choices adding extra value to the product. Iceni bi-fold doors are internally glazed, with larger sash sizes offering increased glass areas for the ultimate contemporary look. The door system gives end users the highest level of security and unbeatable hard wearing, 10 year guarantee hardware; fitted with Fab & Fix hardex range. aware of the problems caused by being reliant on third party delivery services, along with concerns should a product turn up damaged. We not only run our own fleet of transport, allowing us to control and track our dedicated deliveries, but all our products are packaged to ensure ultimate protection and give installers the ability to handle once delivered,” adds Paul. With all the elements of a reliable and reputable manufacturer, Iceni Windows is All the aluminium doors, windows and bifolds are coloured using marine grade powder coating with a 25 year fade guarantee. “Alongside the bi-folds, sits our range of aluminium products, including French doors available in a range of colours and finishes. Our aluminium range is robust and designed to give accurate excellence across all our designs,” continues Paul, “Our internal design and manufacturing team use their expertise to work with trade customers to provide the best solution for their customers, whether that be manufactured in PVCu or aluminium.” “Packaging and delivery of our products is also a major priority to us, we are well able to offer a difference in its service built on excellence in manufacturer, the ability to be adaptable and develop and grow strong working relationships with its customers. Paul explain s; “We have built our business by listening to our customer’s demands, providing them with products and services which benefit them and their businesses. Our free delivery service, seven day turnaround on orders, comprehensive range of colours on standard lead times, live online quotations and same day quotations, are to name a few services we have developed to aid this process. www.iceniwindows.co.uk