Pro Installer August 2013 - Issue 05 | Page 29

PRO INSTALLER AUGUST 2013 29 @proinstaller1 PRO NEWS EXCLUSIVE BI-FOLD AND PATIO DOOR PORTALS LAUNCHED Leading trade fabricator Glazerite Windows Limited is further underlining the importance of bifold and patio doors with the creation of separate web portals exclusively for each range. The portals, designed in association with Business Micros, enable trade customers to log on and gain access to a range of valuable features including Glazerite’s trade price list and a facility to design a bi-fold or patio door for the customer to see, as well as quotation and finally ordering, all instantly and online. One extra to the design facility is a 3D simulation for bi-folds, to give the homeowner the clearest possible picture of the numerous opening options and how they will work on their chosen design. sculptured Matrix FS, plus the choice of the recycled Infinity profile for the bi-folds. Director Jason Thompson said: “Our own reputation is built on strong customer service and now these new bi-fold and patio door portals will provide the additional marketing support to match that quality and service.” ‘Our own reputation is built on strong customer service’ Both ranges are based on the acclaimed VEKA frame systems, with the option of the original Matrix 70 bevelled or the fully- Visit www.glazeritewindows. co.uk DOWNLOAD LATEST DOOR BUILDER FROM APEER Door Builder, the leading edge, screen-based software for designing and ordering Apeer door entrance systems, has been fully updated to include all the new MODO and Diamond Doors collections and latest prices. An invaluable tool for fabricators, Door Builder was first launched four years ago and has been constantly refined and developed to become the most effective system of its kind, capable of providing a fast-track order direct to Apeer’s processing team. Said Apeer marketing manager Linda Tomb: “To be certain they are using the very latest version we are advising all our customers to download the latest version. “Some 55% of our weekly orders now come through electronically as it simplifies the ordering process, automatically checks for omissions and is also an excellent selling tool. End-users love being able to see how their new door or entrance system will look and the way they can easily adjust their choice of accessories or locks and so on, and see exactly what it is costing them as they go along.” “We’ve also added a new feature, which is essentially a simplified version of the trade software, aimed at end-users.” For more information contact Apeer on 08456 729333, email: [email protected], www.apeer.co.uk