Glazpart is delighted that award-winning manufacturer Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd is a Glazpartner as their working relationship (now in its 8th year), continues to grow stronger.
Established in 1998, Direct Trade is one of the UK’s leading trade window, door and conservatory manufacturers.
Based in Doncaster, they operate out of over a 100,000ft facility within which they manufacture PVCu windows and doors, composite doors, conservatory roofs and aluminium products.
Like Glazpart, Direct Trade has significantly invested in high-tech machinery and vehicles to ensure their work is to the highest quality and delivered on time.
On being a Glazpartner Mark Powell, Sales Director of Direct Trade commented;
“We supply Glazpart’s Link Vent which is well received by our customers as the ideal ventilation solution. Reliable, quality products that fully comply with building regulations are essential and the Glazpart range certainly ticks all the boxes.”
Inside Direct Trade’s HQ in Doncaster
Direct Trade’s product range includes:
· PVCu windows and doors in Veka Halo System 10 (chamfered) and Rustique (ovolo) systems
· Epwin Stellar aluminium windows, doors, bi-fold and sliding doors
· AluK bi-folding doors and patio doors
· Solidor and Xtremedoor composite doors
· Wendland conservatory roofs and lantern roofs
The company carries out deliveries nationwide, twice weekly, supplying window installers and tradesmen across the UK via a fleet of over 30 vehicles including 7.5 tonne Ford Cargos and Mercedes Sprinter panel vans.
In addition to the above, customer service is at the heart of Direct Trade’s company ethos as they continuously seek to meet the needs of any customers, they we work with.
Given their high-quality product range, UK wide supply and their first-class approach to customer service, it came as no surprise when in October 2024, Direct Trade won the Fabricator/Manufacturer of The Year at the National Fenestration Awards (NFAs).
Direct Trade also has a Trade Counter to directly supply windows and doors to tradesmen and window installers in Doncaster and the surrounding areas. The Trade Counter also acts as a recycling point for customers’ old frames and as a place where customers can get technical advice on all products from the Direct Trade team of friendly, experienced staff.
On Glazpart’s partnership with Direct Trade, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented;
“Direct Trade is a shining example of a Glazpartner. They are constantly doing the job right, ensuring they are complying with regulations by using components such as Glazpart’s award-winning Link Vent. It’s clear that Direct Trade not only values trusted suppliers but also has a sharp focus on manufacturing high quality products, offering superb customer service and delivering on time. We are delighted they are Glazpartners and we look forward to working with Mark and his team on future product solutions.”
Danny Colton, Managing Director of Direct Trade commented;
“Our relationship with Glazpart since 2017 has been excellent and we are proud to be Glazpartners. We look forward to maintaining our longstanding relationship in the future.”
Launched at FIT Show 2023, Glazpartners is a unique and attractive initiative with 60 companies joining since May 2023 and all 60 being promoted at FIT Show 2025. The initiative has enjoyed record PR coverage, numerous award nominations with ultimate recognition at The Installer Awards in March 2024, when Glazpartners won “Best Customer Support Programme”.
The Glazpartners Programme offers the following promotional benefits for all participating companies.
- Listing and logo on the bespoke Glazpartners webpage
- Logo and profile in Glazpartners annual brochure
- Branding on Glazpart’s Lightbox graphics at trade fairs/exhibitions.
- Joint articles for the trade media
- Use of the Glazpartners Logo
- Promotion via social media channels
- Regular updates with Glazpart news and information first via Glazpartners News
If you are interested in Glazpart products or becoming a Glazpartner, please contact Dean Bradley – Glazpart Sales Director dbradley@glazpart.co.uk or visit the Glazpart web page: Contact Us | Glazpart.
For further information about Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd, you can also view and download the Direct Trade Leaflet or visit the website Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd | PVCu Windows, Doors Conservatories | UK Trade Supplier.
