Clearview National April 2017 - Issue 185 | Page 45

PROUD TO SPONSOR CLEARVIEW’ S FIT SHOW PREVIEW
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FIT SHOW 2017

A NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD?

»» Innovator of PVCu windows
“ We are really excited about
Inliten windows offer the
and doors, Camden Group,
2017. With our current expansion
best of all worlds – strength
will throw down the gauntlet at
and recruitment drive, we have
and security for peace of
Fit Show this May, when the
a powerful and vibrant mix of
mind; stunning looks with its
market leading fabricator will
youthful talent and experienced
fully sculptured silk-smooth
reveal its latest development
industry hands and we will
finish; superb energy efficiency
that is set to challenge industry
continue to announce innovations
with A-rating as standard and
norms.
and set industry standards
U-values as low as 0.8 with
Teaser adverts across national
throughout the year.”
triple glazing; and are one of the
trade media don’ t give much
Camden has long been a
greenest windows on the market
away and spokesperson for
pioneer in its field, investing
thanks to Camden’ s recycling
the company, Sales Manager,
heavily to be at the forefront
capabilities and innovative co-
Roy Harrison, was keeping his
of product design. With
extrusion process. With a huge
cards close to his chest, saying,
manufacturing facilities located
choice of styles and colours, it’ s
“ Camden has been pushing
across 40 acres, including an
easy to see why Inliten windows
boundaries in extrusion and
onsite recycling and extrusion
are the bestselling trade frame in
fabrication for over 30 years,
plants, Camden has the capability
the UK and Ireland.
setting the standards others
to produce 10,000 frames per
“ Camden’ s announcement
aspire to. And this year is no
week. All profile extruded by
at the Fit Show this May will be
different. On 23rd May, when our
Camden has an 85 % recycled
another industry first,” concludes
stand is unveiled at the Fit Show,
content and the company
Roy. To find out more visit
we will make an announcement
offers an unrivalled 15-year
Camden on stand E30 at the Fit
that will move everything on from
manufacturer’ s warranty on both
Show, 23rd – 25th May 2017,
the norm.”
frames and sealed glass units.
Birmingham NEC.
www. camdengroup. co. uk

QUALITY THROUGH QUALIFICATIONS

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The importance attached to being qualified to carry out any trade is growing in the eyes of consumers.
As a qualification writing and awarding body GQA sees this first hand and has developed a set of principles to act as a foundation stone for Approved Installer Schemes operating in the window and door industry.
Adopting this set of principles, which we have called‘ Quality through Qualifications’ will enhance the offering of Approved Installer Scheme members in the eyes of the consumers to whom they sell.
AIMS
The aim of the‘ Quality through Qualifications’ is to underpin and add value to existing Approved Installer Schemes by offering assurances and peace of mind to consumers that the manufacture, survey and installation of window, door and conservatory products for their homes is undertaken only by GQA qualified tradespeople or those who are registered and working towards a GQA Qualification.
‘ Quality through Qualifications’ will help to ensure that the window, door and conservatory industry has a structured approach to the continued development of the skills, knowledge and behaviours of those employed in it.
HOW?
Qualified People – Through those companies that embrace the principles that all installers, surveyors and maintenance engineers who form a part of their individual Approved Installer Schemes are GQA qualified or working towards a GQA Qualification which should be achieved within the appropriate timescale for the experience – 6- 12 months for experienced workers and
12 – 24 months for Apprentices.
Apprentices and new entrants to the market will be granted a provisional‘ registered’ status whilst they complete their qualification, with the time-scale for this being 24 months.
Product Quality – all products manufactured must comply with general industry and specific manufacturers guidance and comply with all current regulation.
Product Installation – all products are to be installed to comply with the recommendations of the product manufacturer and all current Building Regulations and legislation.
Training Plan – All Approved Installer Scheme managing companies agree to the principle that all people who form a part of their individual schemes, whether new entrants to the market or existing members / employees must be a part of an on-going CPD training programme where skills and knowledge of products and appropriate Building Regulations and legislation are updated on a regular basis.
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