Record First Half for Listers

Posted by Listers on 13/08/2014

After a long period of stagnation the construction industry has finally started to grow again. New homes are being built and there is a growing appetite with homeowners to move or improve their properties. All good news for the Glazing Industry who are benefiting from the uplift. Lister Trade Frames, based in Stoke on Trent,…

It’s as easy as MTC with Listers

Posted by Listers on 21/07/2014

On the 1st of June 2014, the Government introduced the Minimum Technical Competencies (MTC) programme with all Competent Person Schemes. Now installers of windows and doors are required to demonstrate that they meet the legal requirements and display the necessary skills to offer a top notch service to their customers. What became increasingly obvious was…

What goes around comes around at Listers

Posted by Listers on 02/06/2014

Going green, environmentally friendly, eco friendly and recycling are words that feature in our daily language with increasing regularity and nowadays, with even more importance. We all try to be as environmentally aware as possible and indeed we’re often frowned upon by the masses if we fail to make the necessary effort. But Lister Trade…

Listers leading the way towards compliance

Posted by Listers on 17/03/2014

The double glazing industry has often suffered a tarnished image because of the cowboy builders that we have seen thanks to consumer programmes like Rogue Traders and the plethora of negative press that often surrounds the industry. In June this year, the Government will be launching their latest initiative to help separate the quality workman…

Are you Prepared for a CryptoLocker Attack?

Posted by Listers on 11/02/2014

Listers recently endured a cyber attack from one of the most pernicious web viruses called “CryptoLocker”, also known as “Ransomware”. They had 38,200 files destroyed in just 5 minutes! Here is a story that is hopefully a welcome warning to help you to avoid the worst effects of such an attack. It’s estimated that Cryptolocker…

Listers Partner the Realise Foundation

Posted by Listers on 04/02/2014

There comes a point in everyone’s life when we’ve appreciated a bit of a leg-up. And it’s especially pleasing when we can do the same for others helping them change their lives for the better. This is an ethos that Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have long since adhered to and that is…

A Year to Savour for Listers

Posted by Listers on 15/01/2014

The UK economy is slowly showing signs of a recovery. Many businesses across the country are starting to benefit from the new opportunities that are now becoming available and one such company is Stoke on Trent based window and door manufacturer, Lister Trade Frames. Having been in business for some 38 years, they have experienced…

9 is Fine for Listers

Posted by Listers on 04/12/2013

In business, being recognised by your peers is the ultimate accolade and reaffirms all the hard work that has been put in by everyone involved in the company. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, a little pat on the back goes a long way. And that’s what happened to Lister Trade Frames of Stoke…

G-Awards – It’s Not about the Numbers for Listers

Posted by Listers on 22/10/2013

Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent are well known for their presence each year as finalists and winners of the National G-Awards for the Glass and Glazing Industry. In fact this October sees them having been Finalists 18 times in the last 9 consecutive years, and winners of 7 awards. However, Mark Warren, Listers…