UK - The recently re-launched website for theatre lighting clamps, stands and associated equipment from Doughty Engineering of Hampshire (www.doughty-engineering.co.uk) is proving a hit with the company's distributors and customers worldwide, it claims.

The new site features an easy-to-use navigation system based on a mix of pictorial images for fast recognition combined with a simple, sectional menu for those who know exactly what they are looking for.

Doughty sales manager Julian Chiverton says, "The people we deal with have been asking for more on-line information for a while now, hence this six-month project to completely redesign out site, but nothing prepared us for the almost immediate and massive increase in traffic which we are experiencing. Judging by current response I guess we must have got it just about right."

Over 1000 products are featured along with full details of all official Doughty distributors, amounting to a network of over 102 companies in 44 countries.

The 'Dealer' section (accessible by all Doughty dealers) features a new Excel based calculator for the company's Six Track Curtain system. This allows the user to input custom dimensions for a Six Track installation and automatically create a parts list, quote and purchase order.

(Jim Evans)


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