A Window of Opportunity

A Yorkshire firm took advantage of a small window of opportunity to fulfill a rush job for a curtain track and grabbed itself more openings on major projects.

Renaissance curtain accessories, of Focus Way, Yeadon, was asked to supply enough curtain track to refurbish 1,100 student rooms but faced a tight timeline and a strict budget with a request that it would be tough and long lasting.

The family firm, which supplies contractors, designers and retailers worked with its customer, Swanmac Blinds, of Cardiff and recommended a H section aluminium track in an assortment of colours that is attractive yet tough and was available to fit within the tight deadline the company faced.

As a result, the student accommodation in Wales was refurbished in time for the new intake of students, the landlord lost no rental and it has resulted in more new business for the Yorkshire firm.

"Curtains are one of the finishing touches to any major build or refurbishment," explained Renaissance sales manager, Sam Smaldon. "Student accommodation demands tough and resilient track that is affordable and provides added value.

"We recommended a product that fitted the bill and that we could deliver in the quantities they needed suggested the H track because it is resilient, which is important when working on this kind of project so it offers real value for money. Our warehouse team liaised with Swanmac Blinds to make sure they took delivery in plenty of time.

Oliver Swanson of Swanmac Blinds said: "Swanmac Blinds prides itself on leaving locations clean and tidy, but Renaissance added value with their track and service. This has inspired both my customers and me in Renaissance. Since this project we have used them more confident they can deliver."