From Stoke to Warsaw

Posted by Listers on 06/04/2022

Roy Frost, Listers MD, discusses why they decided to fill a lorry with goods to help ease the unfolding refugee crisis on the Ukrainian/Polish border. Our unscheduled trip to Ukraine at the beginning of March was, well, just that. Running a multi-site fabrication business comes with enough challenges to fill the average day, without needing…

Understanding PAS24: Its Meaning and Implications for Windows and Doors 

Posted by Listers on 10/03/2022

PAS24 is a set of standards designed to enhance the security of doors and windows. This publicly available specification is often a prerequisite for new buildings and renovations, ensuring that doors and windows can withstand a range of simulated attack methods. For installers, understanding PAS 24 is essential for recommending high-security, compliant products to their…

Customer Newsletter December 2021

Posted by Listers on 14/12/2021

It’s been interesting watching industry social media over the last few weeks as some contributors forecast an end to the 2020/21 boom with a few doom mongers even suggesting a steep market decline in 2022 “Boom and Bust”? Some of this discussion is driven by the escalating cost of raw materials but these price hikes…

An open letter to the wider Fenestration Industry

Posted by Listers on 15/10/2021

We write this letter as a collective of nineteen independent fenestration companies, spanning all shapes, sizes, and different specialisms within the supply chain. Each of us have our own unique products and clients, but what unites us are the unprecedented and unrelenting challenges we’ve faced since the first day of lockdown back in March 2020….

How to Order Using the Listers Window Designer

Posted by Listers on 10/04/2021

Quote faster. Order smarter. If you want to cut admin, speed up quotes, and place orders without re-keying everything, the Listers Window Designer is the tool to use. You’ll find it on the Listers website as WD Cloud. It gives you one place to build windows and doors, create branded quotes, check the details, and…

Why a Strong Technical & Quality Team Matters in Trade Windows and Doors Supply

Posted by Listers on 07/04/2021

In any manufacturing business, the people behind the scenes matter just as much as the products themselves. At Listers’ Stoke factory, that principle couldn’t be clearer. As a reliable supplier of trade windows and doors, our Technical & Quality Department is anchored by two remarkable professionals: Stephen Hancock and Andy Folkes. Their expertise, dedication, and…

Listers Leads the Way with the Launch of Sheerline Classic Aluminium Windows and Doors 

Posted by Listers on 15/03/2021

Listers is proud to be among the first to partner with Sheerline, introducing the innovative Sheerline Classic aluminium window and door system to the UK trade market. The Sheerline Classic system redefines industry standards with its ultra-slim, beadless frame that combines exceptional performance and security with sleek aesthetics, appealing to contemporary homeowner tastes.  Roy Frost,…

WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY CUSTOMERS ABOUT THE GREEN HOMES GRANT SCHEME?

Posted by Listers on 19/08/2020

The Scheme The Green Homes Grant Scheme (GHG) offers vouchers worth up to £5,000 or up to 66% of the project value for the majority of homeowners with an eligible project. This increases to £10,000 for low income families. The scheme is currently for England only and is designed to increase and protect jobs whilst…

Update 8th April

Posted by Listers on 08/04/2020

Firstly, I hope you, your family and your friends are all healthy and safe.   The virus is clearly with us now in all our communities and it doesn’t respect anyone. We all need to work hard to stay safe.   It’s a funny sort of “working hard” and I must admit that sometimes I…