Sternfenster has been recognised in the latest East Midlands 200 report. The recognition honours the trade fabricator’s continued investment in infrastructure, product development and people.
“We never stop looking at ways we can improve,” said Mike Parczuk, Sternfenster’s managing director. “This is why we are so excited to have been recognised by the East Midlands 200 as a top regional business, because it is a direct reflection of how we make our customers’ lives easier and more profitable.”
Compiled by the professional services organisation Grant Thornton, the East Midlands 200 report identifies and champions the 200 fastest growing private limited companies in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
“We have made huge strides as a business,” added Mike, “which is largely thanks to engaging our colleagues at every level. Ultimately, we want to provide the best products to our customers, in the shortest lead times, with leading technical support.
“We’ve invested heavily in machinery, transport and our IT systems, but that would be wasted if we didn’t invest in our people.”
Recent product developments include launching the QUICKGlaze bead for its Visofold 1000 bi-folding doors, which is said to significantly reduce the amount of time needed on site as well as reducing the chance of errors.
Sternfenster’s leaders have also introduced a new barcode-based tracking system, which gives customers a two-hour delivery window. This is to help to create efficiencies for customers while improving their margins.
The Sternfenster team has overhauled its IT system to offer sales tools to customers, including adding a virtual showroom, new websites for its trade and retail arms, and a new task management system that is designed to improve internal efficiencies.
The Sternfenster team is working towards the Investors in People (IIP) platinum award, which will put it in the top 3% of all IIP-assessed companies, after achieving gold status in 2022.
For more information about Sternfenster, visit the company’s website. Alternatively, email sales@sternfenster.co.uk or call 01522 512 525.
