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While the BFRC Window Energy Ratings scheme is now starting to gain some real momentum, Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have been at the forefront of the initiative since its conception. They currently hold no less than 16 certificates under the scheme demonstrating their commitment to continual improvement of their products thermal performance….

As Listers file record figures for the third year running it’s hard not to speculate what they’re doing to buck the market trend. Mark Warren, Listers’ Managing Director, makes no secret of how they’re achieving their results. “It’s a two-part process.” He explains, “The first part is to understand that it’s the installer who drives…

Dear Editor, It would seem that some people just don’t keep up with industry developments. Nationwide Windows article “First A Rated and Secured by Design Window” is simply incorrect. Had they done a little investigation they would have found that the first company to achieve an A Rated and Secured by Design Window was in…

Lister Trade Frames Ltd are currently campaigning to ensure that the positive opportunities in the market are not overlooked. Despite the challenging times within the industry, Listers are highlighting that it’s not all bad news for the businesses that are set to survive. Suitably entitled ‘Enjoy the Ride,’ their recognisable campaign, featuring a surfboard, engages…

Lister Trade Frames is currently promoting another employee benefit to keep their staff as healthy as possible. The leading window manufacturing company has included all its staff under the ‘HealthSure’ policy which covers them for any health expenses they incur, including optical and dental care, acupuncture and chiropractic treatment. Employees are also able to cover…

Leading manufacturer Lister Trade Frames Ltd has now become a member of the British Plastics Federation, the chief trade association of the UK Plastics Industry. As well as providing a valuable platform for action the BPF Group Network draws together specific sectors of the industry forming a dedicated information loop and networking forum. This gives…

As our industry sees yet more big-name closures, installers need to take positive measures to protect themselves. This is the alert sounded by Mark Warren of Lister Trade Frames, a company which seems to be riding the storm with little sign of discomfort. “There’s no doubt the market’s going through a difficult time,” says Mark,…

2008 has begun with several well known and long established companies closing down, being placed in administration or simply phoenixing in an attempt to leave their bad debts behind. The pundits are saying that this is just the beginning of the long awaited ‘consolidation’ of our industry. Your opinion on whether the rest of this…

Lister Trade Frames have been at the forefront of the Window Energy Ratings initiative since its conception and were recently recognised at the G-Awards for their outstanding achievements in this field. To date they have sold over 35,000 square metres of A, B and C BFRC accredited energy efficient windows creating an energy saving bonus…