Windows Extra
New tiers and the benefits they bring
» THE STEEL WINDOW ASSOCIATION ( SWA ), www . steel-window-association . co . uk , is the source of independent , comprehensive advice for members comprising specialists in the manufacture and refurbishment of steel windows and doors , and associated industries .
A new initiative , which answers specific demands from today ’ s market , has been launched to increase membership and widen the scope of the SWA . The membership is now tiered into Gold , Silver and Bronze levels depending on which specific services the member , or potential member , requires . Work is in progress on an Associate Membership plan which will be launched in March / April 2021 .
SERVICES INCLUDE -
• The SWA maintains an informative website and publishes a Specifiers ’ Guide and Fact Sheets to advertise members ’ best practice to a wide audience .
• The SWA provides collective technical research , thermal analysis , product testing and development .
• The SWA operates an accreditation service for members that is recognised by the British Fenestration Rating Council for the issue of energy rating certificates .
• The SWA is registered with the BFRC as a systems company with its own collectively developed energy rated products , marketed exclusively by members under the BFRC banner and giving them easy demonstration of compliance with the energy conservation Building Regulations at modest expense .
• The SWA Enquiry Service responds to technical and commercial questions from professional specifiers , contractors , government agencies and private individuals . It then puts prospective customers directly in touch with members so that your company name is kept in front of specifiers and homeowners .
• The SWA provides information to members on technical research and product development , reference material , supply sources , market surveys , contractual data and manufacturing know-how .
BRONZE MEMBER SILVER MEMBER GOLD MEMBER
Use of SWA logo AGM invitation Access to associate suppliers Use of Specifier ’ s Guide
Listed as member on SWA website
One year mandatory membership before progressing to other status .
ASSOCIATE MEMBER ( e . g . suppliers )
• The SWA represents members ’ views and interests in British and European standards bodies , centres of window technology , and other related trade associations , and plays an active role in the formulation of new and revised standards . The SWA participates in fenestration industry bodies with access to government and vigorously defends its members ’ interests in consultations on ever-changing regulation and legislation .
ALL BRONZE BENEFITS PLUS :
SWA order leads
Attendance at Sales Development Group meetings ( commitment to attend at least one per year )
One marketing article submission per year
Access to technical support
SWA W30 and W40 unique profiles
ALL BRONZE & SILVER BENEFITS PLUS :
Immediate access to all SWA developed and tested products
Attendance at Product Development Group meetings ( commitment to attend at least three meetings per year )
Three marketing article submissions per year
Immediate access to new products and trade body memberships
• The SWA subscribes and gives you access to the Glass & Glazing Federation , FENSA , British Fenestration Rating Council , Construction Products Association & British Standards Institution .
• The SWA Sales Development Group promotes members ’ products and projects through an extensive public relations and marketing programme .
For further information on the Steel Window Association , please visit www . steel-window-association . co . uk
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