Aqualisa has been designing and manufacturing pioneering showers
since 1977. Following a significant overhaul of their B2C digital proposition,
Aqualisa looked to FMI to help them connect with and reach installers. Whilst the
consumer purchasing process has changed, almost 6 out of 10 shower purchases
are still influenced by their installer’s recommendation when professionally
installed.
Alongside the digital marketing team, FMI conducted a
consultation process with input from customer service, sales, trainers and
installers to establish what would and wouldn’t work and what would internal
and external stakeholders benefit from the most.
Aqualisa’s Installer Connect was born. A B2B loyalty and
engagement programme for installers administered via our scalable digital platform
designed, built and managed by FMI, seamlessly integrated into Aqualisa’s consumer
facing site and webstore.
Launched as a minimal viable product (MVP) to ‘test the
waters’ at The Installer Show, NEC June 2025, Installer Connect provides exclusive
customer service and support for installers who are registered members. The
platform itself hosts quick access in-field product support and training, with
tips and tricks plus a loyalty scheme rewarding purchases of qualifying Aqualisa
products. Our backend integration with Aqualisa CSD systems enables exclusive
member benefits such as a priority helpline, online chat, discounts on spares with
more features and functionality to come.
In its first year, Aqualisa Installer Connect has seen a 76%
uplift in membership, high levels of engagement and 10% of members have
completed the voluntary training modules. As a result of this success, 2026 is
seeing significant investment into the UI and UX of the platform with the aim
of moving from a MVP to a market leading proposition.