6 | NOVEMBER 2017
News
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THE GLOBAL CONSERVATORY
ROOF POWERS AHEAD
WITH MADE FOR TRADE
Made for Trade has been fabricating
the Global Conservatory Roof
System for 10 years, during which
time the Global system has proved
both consistent in sales and ever-
popular with installers and builders.
The glazing industry and
past industry reports have all
pointed to the slow down and
decline in popularity of the
conservatory as a method con-
sumers are choosing to extend
properties.
Bucking the trend, however,
Made for Trade has seen a rise
in sales throughout 2017 which
suggests that there is life left
in the conservatory market and
consumers are less distract-
ed by other means of property
development than the industry
news suggests. The conserva-
tory market and Global system
appear to be increasingly popular
and indeed, a preferred product
for many - with a market share
of 50 percent plus. Price, quality
and service have always been at
the forefront of Made for Trade’s
approach and this, undoubtedly,
has also helped maintain the lev-
el of sales for the Global Roof.
Made for Trade has continued
fabrication and support for the
Global System due to ongoing
demand and installer preference
for the product. Investment by
the system manufacturer, Syn-
seal has also been instrumen-
tal leading to Made for Trade’s
continued long-serving relation-
ship with the group and enabling
active ongoing client and manu-
facturing support.
Andy Jones, Group Sales and
Marketing Director at Synseal
Group, said:
“Made for Trade has been a
long-standing customer of ours
and an excellent ambassador
for our Global conservatory roof,
which they have been fabricating
for more than 10 years. In the
last year they have manufac-
tured more than 4,000 Global
roofs, making them one of our
largest conservatory roof cus-
tomers.
Alongside new and larger premises, Made for Trade has also
invested in six new aluminium CNC machines and two saws
from Emmegi across its operations to maintain the highest
production standards in lean manufacturing and quick
turnaround delivering client demand.
Ian Latimer, Managing Director of Emmegi (UK) commented:
“Made for Trade hse been buying Emmegi machines ever
since they were established and we’re very proud to be their
key machinery partner. We continue to work hard to repay the
loyalty they show us by providing quality, reliable machines,
backed up by expert advice.
“The Made for Trade factory is now a showpiece for Emmegi
(UK) and they arguably have more of our machines in use
than any other single fabricator. As well as six advanced CNC
machining centres, there are three electronic profile saws, two
electronic bead saws and a range of smaller, ancillary saws -
it’s a hugely impressive set up.”
“We are always impressed by
their year-on year growth and
the quality of their manufactur-
ing. I’m looking forward to visiting
their new, larger factory space
which will help them to maintain
the 100+ roofs a week they are
currently fabricating and enable
them to continue to deliver to
their customers a fast, reliable
service of our Global range.”
It is important to remember
that the Global Conservatory
System is still one of the most
cost- effective solutions to ex-
tend and improve a home. Glass
has become the game changer,
the developments in thermal
qualities of both frame and glass
standards are helping to break
away from the stigma of be-
ing ‘too hot in the summer, too
cold in the winter’ Better overall
standards of conservatory de-
sign and build are a world apart
from the PVCu, versions fuelling
the reputation a conservatory
could only be used for half the
year. Global Conservatories and
Orangeries can now provide far
better thermal performances
and when constructed with the
right balance of vertical glazing
and solid walls, deliver excellent
all year round living spaces and
additions to the home as well as
adding value.
Style is also an important fac-
tor with modern interpretations
of the conservatory which fit a
standard square footprint, fewer
Victorian and P-shaped orders
and a rise of less ornate Edward-
ian and lean-to designs.
Confidence in the product
bolstered by year on year growth
with the Global brand and
alongside new product marketing
has allowing Made for Trade to
reach new sales and the compa-
ny subsequently demonstrated
its confidence by investing in a
further 10,000 sq ft of factory
space for its Global Roof opera-
tions and associated stock and
delivery requirements.
This new investment is part of
a broader expansion that see’s
Made for Trade’s own Korniche
Aluminium Roof Lantern and
Smart Visofold Bi-Folding Door
operations breaking company
production records month on
month in 2017. Made for Trade
has also been shortlisted in two
major awards for the Korniche,
G17 Awards for ‘Best New Prod-
uct’ and the ‘Conservatory Roof
Fabricator’ category in the Na-
tional Fenestration Awards .
Bradley Gaunt, Managing
Director says;
“The research, development
and continued investment
made in the past two years has
continued to pay dividends for
us in what for many has been
a difficult period. The Korniche
has provided Made for Trade
with an award-winning plat-
form which raised our profile at
the FIT Show this year and as a
result we have seen a growth in
all aspects of the business. This
growth has seen further invest-
ment in factory space, facilities
and staff to keep pace and
ensure we deliver to our growing
client base.”
The continued resurgence of
the Global Roof and conserva-
tory market in conjunction with
the rapid rises in the flat roof
extensions fuelling the bi-fold
and roof lantern market sees
Made for Trade well placed as
an aluminium fabricator and a
manufacturer at the top of its
game. Growth has been shaped
by customer retention, new cus-
tomers attracted by price and
staying through delivery of long
term quality and service.
For more information on the
Global Conservatory Roof
alongside Made for Trade’s
other products visit
www.madefortrade.co