Veka helps Modplan commission new factory in just 60 days
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June 28, 2018
Pictured: Emma Leeke (MD) cuts the ribbon on the official open day, surrounded by members of the Modplan, Leekes and Veka teams.
Veka Group, the systems supplier helped its long-standing Veka fabricator get up and running with a new, fully functioning factory, supplying a new system, in less than 60 days.
Gwent-based Modplan has established a new business partnership with home improvement specialists Leekes, and agreed to supply the company with Veka Group’s Halo System 10 products from a purpose-built facility.
Veka Business Development Manager (West) Ian Smith explains: “Leekes chose Modplan to be the main supplier of all windows, selected doors and conservatories after researching companies up and down the UK.
“Modplan has a fantastic reputation for quality and customer service, so it was no surprise that they should secure such a contract, and Veka was proud to help them hit the ground running.
“The Modplan team have been supplying the full range of Veka products to the trade for more than 22 years. Now, the fabricator has added Halo to its portfolio to meet Leekes’ requirements and we were there to offer advice and technical support throughout the planning and tooling processes and beyond. The factory includes a host of features designed to ensure absolute efficiency, including barcode scanning to track products from manufacture to delivery.
“We provided comprehensive technical service engineer (TSE) support throughout the project. One of our four dedicated TSEs worked closely with Modplan from the very start to ensure efficiency and simplicity. From initial planning, through to provision of tooling, machinery programming and fabrication training, we were there to help ensure the exceptional quality that Leekes, Modplan and Veka are renowned for.
“Veka also actively supported Modplan in the delivery of comprehensive product training for Leekes personnel. We were committed to helping Modplan meet the agreed targets and start dates, so a quick response from our team enabled product trials, performance testing and manufacture of product samples within a very short time period.
“The Veka marketing team were then able to support Modplan and Leekes’ marketing requirements with a full range of product imagery, brochures and maintenance guides.
“In addition to the HALO System 10 window and door range, Modplan’s comprehensive product offering to Leekes will include the Veka vertical slider and imagine suite of doors, and the two companies can take advantage of Veka’s extensive variations colour collection, to offer consumers a huge range of choices within enviable lead times.
“It’s been a pleasure to be involved in the early stages of what promises to be a long and fruitful partnership. There’s a huge amount of potential for Leekes and Modplan, and – as ever – Veka will strive to offer all the support we possibly can, to help build their businesses even further.”
