HIP-S! Show at Bolton REEBOK
365Drills were invited to meet young trainee plumbers at HIP-S! or the Heating Installers and Plumbers show at the request of Celia Matthews. As you can see we had a fab time and so did the lads. Our hope is when the students start work they might (just might) remember us in the future.... We met a huge number of plumbers and had a very positive response. It was also a great way to network with other companies involved in this sector. As well as interest from distributors, retail outlets and trade magazines we of course managed to find some time to show our tools to the most important of clients which were of course the trainees themselves. Hugely successful two days out both for short term and long term sales and opportunities. Well done all !
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ALL IN ONE SOLUTION

Even the trainees got involved.... And tested it for themselves !

 

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PRESS RELEASE

 

365Drills provide value for money

CURRENTLY there is genuine difficulty drilling very hard porcelain tiles. Existing methods require an industrial diamond drilling rig costing hundreds of pounds. Due to the increasing popularity of the hard tile market there existed a gap in the market for a low cost alternative. 365Drills produce an "all in one solution" for £50. Known as the BFKMX or Bathroom Fitters Kit it consists of 2x6mm 2x8mm 1x16mm 1x30mm 1x40mm and is designed as a total installation solution. The range is enhanced with 37 other sized kits in the £30 to £50 bracket giving installers a choice between industrial systems at a premium price or the new lower cost systems.

The developmental breakthrough came when 365drills replaced the pilot drill with an inexpensive guide plate which purpose is to hold a diamond crown steady and prevent its slip on any type of tile. Removing the pilot eliminates cost but also the need for a water feed. Jetting water to a drill site is messy but without a pilot to cool means a significant reduction in the quantity of water needed. This saves time for the installer and keeps the installation site dry.

Retailers can benefit from this system too. Short life kits ensure installers return for replacement kits plus additional sizes and of course other items at the outlet. In fact a lot of installers who own expensive rigs supplement their equipment with the cheaper kits for one off sizes and jobs. Each pack is bright, vibrant with contents highly visible to customers. Packs take up little footprint, have comprehensive instructions, a user friendly look and are simple and obvious to use.

In contrast industrial rigs look complicated, have many additional extra parts and the initial outlay is a barrier to purchase. Installers often worry about capital equipment being stolen from site, van or night storage so limit spending to essential items. The loss of a 365drills kit is more a nuisance than a capital outlay. Installers also appreciate the kits are priced at a quantifiable cost that can be added to a customers invoice and a fixed cost that can help price up a job. Presenting the kits as a consumable item to clients increases their profit per job and allows the pricing of jobs to be done with accuracy.

In July 2007 the owner of 365Drills Richard Hazell pitched the idea to TV show BBC Dragons Den. Initially the investors were wary but one of the dragons, Peter Jones, tried it and agreed it worked really well. Deborah Meadon loved the idea so much she offered help with free industry contacts. The downside of the pitch was the level of investment and equity on offer. None of the Dragons was prepared to part with £100000 for 10% and so no deal was agreed. The BBC decided not to broadcast the pitch in series five because it had too many other ideas, so the public have yet to see diamond drilling on TV. But true to her word Deborah Meadon has come up with a powerful range of distribution companies willing to bring the kits to the retail market this year. And she did it for free!