140% Success at Listers

Posted by Listers on 28/07/2008

It seems that Lister Trade Frames have more cause to celebrate after their first year of commercial installations produced results far exceeding sales targets. Contributing 140% extra sales over budget the new venture has proven a huge success setting the standard for continuous growth and achievement. Listers’ core business is the supply of windows doors…

Should you be Insured against Bad Debt?

Posted by Listers on 11/07/2008

Have you ever considered taking out specialist credit insurance to help you minimise costs and maximise your protection against bad debt? Your first thought may be that you can’t afford to, however it’s crucial to ask yourself ‘can your business really afford not to?’…especially in light of the current economic climate. And if you do…

Let’s hear it for the ‘Listers Ladies’

Posted by Listers on 15/06/2008

Well done to the girls at Lister Trade Frames Ltd who did the company very proud at this year’s Race for Life charity event! Five of the Listers’ girls (pictured) completed the 5km race held on Tuesday 10th June around the Trentham estate in Stoke-on-Trent. Together they raised over £1000 for cancer research! In total…

Another A+ Plus for Listers

Posted by Listers on 22/05/2008

Once again setting the pace in energy ratings, Lister Trade Frames have just unveiled their improved Elitis energy rated windows, having included fully reinforced foiled and solid coloured frames to the range. The new windows achieve a BFRC energy rating of A+3, use double glazed argon filled sealed units, and include the Police Secured by…

Listers Award Annual Elitis Installer Prize

Posted by Listers on 08/05/2008

As part of their Marketing Support Package, Lister Trade Frames have awarded winning installer, D & L Windows of Montgomery, Powys with their annual Elitis prize. David Jones, Managing Director of D & L Windows, was presented with his Elitis Winner’s Certificate last month and as part of his reward will receive £1000 worth of…

Another Industry First for Listers

Posted by Listers on 06/05/2008

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….

Record Year for Listers – The Secret’s in Innovation

Posted by Listers on 06/05/2008

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…

Letter to the Editor – First A Rated and Secured by Design Window

Posted by Listers on 06/05/2008

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…

Listers Offer Free Business Review

Posted by Listers on 18/04/2008

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…