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Glass Block Merchants and Retailers -
How to Get Started


The following links offer information relating marketing, quotes and display systems. To start dealing with Glass Block Technology, complete the following enquiry form and submit to Glass Block Technology Distribution

i. General Assistance
ii. Quotes
iii. Marketing

iv. Display
v. Ordering and Delivery
vi. Proposal


i. General Assistance

Glass Block Technology deals with all manner of projects. To check the feasibility of your customers enquiry...

To check which fitting system best suits your clients project requirements...
To check stock or order progress...
To request brochures...

Call Glass Block Technology Distribution:
T: 0161 612 6893 F: 0161 285 1503
E-mail: distribution@glassblocks.co.uk

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ii. Quotes

There are three ways of requesting quotations. Glass Block Technology recommend installation accessories are sold with glass blocks, to ensure that end users have all the correct construction materials available.

To calculate estimates efficiently, four key items of information are required:

  • The block size and style
  • The height and width of the opening - in measurement or number of blocks
  • The fitting system to be used - i.e. Rods and Mortar or Easifix
  • The number of panels

Quote Options

  1. Once the required information is gathered, simply fax or email the enquiry to Distribution on 0161 285 1503 or distribution@glassblocks.co.uk
  2. If the panel is a straight panel, a single block to a panel not exceeding 12 blocks wide or high and either Rods and Mortar or Easifix. Panel Kits is the answer:
  3. Use the prepared Quote Pads, available for Rods and Mortar, Easifix and Precast Easifix, each quote pad is designed with prompts to assist in gathering all information quickly. The pads are ideal for unusual large panels, unusual shaped walls or just for double checking. Each pad has a section for sketching your client's panel.

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iii Marketing

The A5 "Complete Guide to Building Glass Blocks" brochure is a complete sales tool showing the entire glassblock range, it is also a comprehensive guide including fitting instructions for Ros and Mortar, Easifix and Precast Easifix.





A training overview manual is available to accompany this brochure, this forms the basis of staff training and highlights selling points and areas you should be aware of.

To receive this training manual please apply via email using this form:

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The quotation and ordering assistance manual is a complete guide to:

  • How to request quotes
  • How to use Panel Kits
  • Instaquote
  • Use Quote Pads
  • Request Precast Easifix panel quotations

The complete Glass Block Technology product binder contains product references and photos, installation guidelines, accessory fact sheets anmd a photographic gallery showing the diverse uses for glass block walls and floors.

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iv Display

Counter displays are available free of charge including a simple glass block and brochures.

Other displays are available including carriage, sample glass block and brochures at a cost of £75 + VAT

If you wish to construct individual insitu displays, Glass Block Technology offer an introductory 15% display discount off your nett pricelist.

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v Ordering and Delivery

Ordering
Official purchase order are only acceptable in writing, they can be faxed, emaile dor posted. Once an order is received, subject to an open credit facility and stock check, the branch will receive an order confirmation. This should be checked and will confirm any applicable carriage.

Carriage Paid
Contact Glass Block Technology Distribution Department to request copy of proposal.

Delivery
Glass Block Technology orders are despatched using a reputable delivery network which operate:
Parcels - next day service
Pallets - 3 day service (excluding weekends and bank holidays)

Surcharge, timed or Saturday deliveries will incur extra costs based upon weight and post code. Contact Glass Block Technology Sales/Distribution Department for more details.

Glass Block Technology does not produce a suggested retail price list as markups may vary geographically. The price lists supplied are your nett prices. Our aim is to ensure the end user is paying a fair price, whilst enabling your company to remain competitive, yet yield a healthy profit return.

Clear Flemish is the industry gauge and bulk seller, therefore you may not achieve as high a mark up as the rest of the clear ranges.

Glass Block Technology stock unusual block sizes, sheds only offer 190x190x80 glass blocks, whereas Architects are specifying all manner of combinations.

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vi Proposal

Proposal
For full copy of up to date Glass Blocks Distribution Proposal, please contact our Sales office.

Distributor
If operating through a distributor, terms may vary from those printed by Glass Block Technology. If you wish to receive further information regarding operating via a distributor plerase call our Sales Office.

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