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A new chapter at BFRC for Richard Sellman
The BFRC would like to announce that Richard Sellman will be leaving his role as Managing Director of the business, but is pleased to confirm day to day operations with Richard at the helm will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
» WITH OVER 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE in the IGU and Window Industry, Richard joined the BFRC in 2023, having previously worked for a number of multi-national organisations as well as smaller UK based enterprises. His time at BFRC has seen the organisation reinvent itself, with the set
up a state-of-the-art laboratory in Telford, with amazing equipment and capabilities, secure new accreditations, introduce new services and modernise the approach, positioning BFRC as a true advocate of raising the standards across the industry.
Tim Simmons, CEO of the GGF Group comments:“ Although Richard will be leaving his current role, I am pleased that this will not mark the end of his relationship with BFRC or the GGF Group. From October, Richard will continue to work with us under a consultancy arrangement, providing specialist support, sharing his considerable knowledge and experience, and helping us with the next stage of BFRC’ s development.
“ I know Richard has built strong relationships across the Group and the wider industry, and I am sure you will join me in thanking him for everything he has contributed in during his employed role and wishing him well as he moves into this next chapter.”
Richard concludes:“ The BFRC has a long history of raising standards in the industry, being the first to deliver measurable and understandable performance ratings for windows and remaining the most trusted ratings provider in the UK.
“ Despite my change of role, the BFRC is still very much committed to providing a customer centric testing and certification proposition. We have a shared objective to continue to provide a great service and support BFRC members beyond expectation, and we will continue to pull in the same direction to ensure that happens.”
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STAND OUT, DON’ T STAND STILL, URGES ADSA
» BUSINESSES THAT CONTINUE TO invest in innovation, people and market visibility during periods of economic uncertainty will emerge stronger than those that retreat, according to the Automatic Door Suppliers Association( ADSA).
As organisations across the construction supply chain continue to navigate inflationary pressures, delayed investment decisions, skills shortages and evolving regulatory requirements, ADSA is encouraging the entrance systems sector to view challenging market conditions as an opportunity to innovate, strengthen customer relationships and prepare for future growth.
In a new thought leadership feature,‘ Growing Through Downturn – Leadership, Innovation and Opportunity in Challenging Markets’, ADSA Managing Director Ken Price explores how manufacturers, installers and suppliers can build resilience by focusing on long-term strategy rather than short-term pressures.
The feature examines a number of key themes shaping the sector, including the shift from selling products to delivering integrated solutions, the importance of investing in organisational culture and professional competence, and how customer insight can drive product development and innovation.
Ken Price said:“ Growth doesn’ t stop during difficult periods. It simply requires a different approach. The businesses that emerge strongest are often those that continue to invest, adapt and focus on delivering genuine value to customers.”
The article challenges businesses to resist the temptation to reduce marketing activity during periods of economic uncertainty, arguing that maintaining visibility, demonstrating expertise and providing industry leadership become even more important when customers are more selective and competition for projects intensifies.
Ken added:“ One of the biggest mistakes organisations can make is disappearing from view when conditions become more difficult. Visibility creates confidence. Confidence creates opportunity.”
The discussion will continue in an upcoming episode of ADSA’ s Tech Talk podcast, where Ken will be joined by a panel of industry leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the entrance systems sector, sharing practical insight into how businesses can build resilience and drive sustainable growth in an uncertain market.
Read the full feature, here: www. adsa. org. uk / about-us / news / post / growing-through-downturn-leadership- innovation-and-opportunity-in- challenging-markets /
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