Guest Blog: Fontanot Staircases, functionality and design made in Italy
Fontanot is
a leading italian company with more than 40 years of experience in the industry
of staircase products.
In the 1970's Fontanot starts a journey
with the mission of transforming the staircase by combining aesthetics and
design with functionality.
In the subsequent decade the company
becomes famous worldwide for the creation of an industrial building process of
stairs.
Going beyond the concept of the staircase
seen as unique and indivisible, Fontanot produces easy to assemble stairs
designed for those who want to customize their homes in complete
freedom.
Through the years the company conceives
and creates new staircases collections, including the highly successful and
praised Arkè, Pixima, Magia and Genius
product lines.
We have interviewed Mark Chapman,
UK and Ireland sales manager for Fontanot since 2002. Mr. Chapman gives us an
overview of the DIY staircase market in the UK and worldwide with a particular
focus on Fontanot's strategies.
Can you tell me something about yourself
from a professional point of view, how long have you been working in this
industry?
I have been employed by Fontanot
since July 2002, and I have worked as the UK and Ireland Sales Manager since
then.
Have you noticed something during the
economic crisis that have changed the customer behaviour?
Customers are more reluctant to spend
money and are always looking to bring down the price. Enquiries have slowed
down due to the crisis.
How would you describe Fontanot's
position on the UK market?
I would describe Fontanot as the world
leader in DIY stairs. This also applies to the UK market. The service offered
by Fontanot cannot be matched by other DIY staircase manufacturers.
Any news coming up for the next six
months that you would like to push?
Within the UK, Fontanot UK will aim to
target sales in the London area on the back of the response of Grand Designs
Live held in May. In my role as Sales Manager I am also talking to major DIY
groups at the moment, such as B&Q, Screwfix and Selco. To start business
with these Groups could see a huge increase in UK sales.
Fontanot UK,
contemporary Italian designer staircases.
Contacts:
Office 7, The Store Room
Eastwood Trading Estate, Rotherham, South
Yorkshire S65 1SL, United Kingdom
+44 1709 821555
Free number:
0800 6121045
E-mail:
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