About Made For Trade
40 Years of Quality & Innovation
We provide the best products with the best service at the best prices.
Made For Trade, a family-run business was established in 1979 and has become a leading name in the fenestration industry. Our commitment to quality, service, and innovation has seen us grow into a trusted partner for customers nationwide. We are the UKs largest manufacturer of Aluminium Roof Lanterns and Bifold Doors, and are the home of the multi-award-winning Korniche brand. Korniche offers unbeatable quality, expertly engineered products, and exceptional service, all at competitive prices.
Made For Trade employs a team of over 200 highly trained personnel, operating from 250,000 square feet of production space across three dedicated fabrication units. We deliver direct to build and trade sites across the entire UK, ensuring a safe and efficient service.
The Korniche Brand
The Korniche brand, launched in 2016, revolutionised the fenestration industry with its disruptive approach.
Led by Managing Director, Bradley Gaunt with brother, Technical Director Ashley Gaunt, a former motorsport engineer, Korniche products are known for their innovative features and focus on precision engineering.
The Korniche Aluminium Roof Lantern set new standards for ease of installation, while the Bi-folding Door became a top seller due to its unique features and competitive price.
Exceptional Service
We’re committed to providing a high level of service, ensuring every interaction and ever order is handled with expertise and efficiency.
Streamlined Deliveries and Collections
Nationwide Product & Glass Delivery
Our one-drop delivery service will ensure that your products and glass will arrive together, simplifying your logistics and saving you time.
Kwikcollect Service
For ultimate convenience, our Kwikcollect service allows you to quickly and easily pick up your orders straight from our manufacturing facility at a time that suits you.
Dedicated Customer Support
We understand the unique needs of both trade professionals and homeowners. That’s why we have dedicated customer service teams, specifically trained to handle queries from both our trade customers and their end-user customers, ensuring expert assistance every time.
Site Services
Our Site Services team works hand-in-hand with customer support to provide crucial on-site assistance, ensuring your projects run smoothly from start to finish and beyond.
Remedial Work & Technical Expertise
If you face unforeseen installation challenges or technical hurdles with your Korniche product, our team is ready to step in. They’ll assess the situation, diagnose issues promptly, and implement the necessary corrective actions to get your projects back on track.
In-Depth Product Knowledge & Installation Guidance
Our site team possess a deep understanding of the entire Korniche product line. Whether you have issue with specific product functionality, or need expert guidance on an installation, they can provide the answers and support you need. They’ve seen it all and are here to ensure your installations adhere to the highest standards.
Comprehensive Marketing & Sales Support
To help grow your business, we offer extensive marketing and sales support. This includes high-resolution imagery and video, professional literature (including brochures), and banners and Point of Sale (POS) products for your showrooms.
Our History
- 1979: Founded as Aanco by Richard Gaunt.
- 1980s & 1990s: Established a reputation for quality in the Tees Valley area, transitioned from retail to trade.
- Early 2000s: Bradley Gaunt joins the team, revolutionises production with lean manufacturing.
- 2005: Made For Trade name is established.
- 2016: Launch of the disruptive Korniche brand with the Aluminium Roof Lantern.
- 2019: Introduction of the highly successful Korniche Bi-Folding Door.
- 2020: Relocation to a new three-factory site in Wynyard.
- 2023: Celebrated 40th anniversary with the launch of the Korniche Flat Glass Rooflight.
- 2024: Bestowed The King’s Award For Enterprise in Innovation.
