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 Bi-Folding Doors, and are the proud 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.
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.