Annual Predictions
Making a Difference
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CEO , MICK CLAYTON , GQA Qualification Limited , shares his thoughts and desires for GQA , and the industry for 2017 …
“ My wish this year , is to create activities that will help support our approved centre network throughout the UK , allowing them the opportunity to facilitate the best in training experiences with qualifications that make a difference .
“ We will be moving our business activities up-a-level during 2017 to improve overall opportunities for everyone ; supporting the recognition of skills , training and development for the industry .
“ We will once again , manage the FIT Show 2017 , Master Fitter Challenge . The competition is now in its fourth year and challenges the skills and professionalism of industry fitters .
“ Comprising of two days of trials at the show , entrants are given a telephone and onsite assessment prior to the event . The challenge is extremely tough , but allows installers to show off the skills they have gained as qualified installers - skills they use daily . And for the winner ? The chance to be crowned Master Fitter 2017 with a cash prize of £ 5000 .
“ Entries for the competition of individuals or teams are still being welcome up to the end of February .”
www . gqaqualifications . com
PIONEERING PROFESSIONALISM
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HAVING WORKED FOR Supalite for almost three years , I can honestly say the company is now experiencing some exciting times , with the successful growth of our market leading tiled roofing system .
Consumers are much more clued up now-a-days to the type of products on offer in our market-place , in particularly how they can transform their cold / hot conservatories into an all-year round , usable room by adding a Supalite roof .
Our focus during 2017 , will primarily be to offer our existing and potential customers who wish to install a Supalite solid roofing system , professional support in all areas of their businesses .
As a leading authority in our field , we will also be looking to pioneer a campaign of professionalism surrounding the fitting of solid roofing systems , working closely with authorities on training , standards and regulations to ensure the market is totally aware of the consequences of fitting inferior products .
For those companies who fabricate and feel they are missing an opportunity by not fitting a solid roofing system , we have numerous openings for fabricators in areas across the UK , and would like to give more fabricators the chance to join Supalite ’ s Fabricator Network during 2017 .
www . supaliteroof . co . uk
LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT ’ S IN STORE
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A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM all the Truedor team at IG Doors . I think it is going to be a really good year . For us , we have the excitement of a brand new factory coming on line with some of the most technically advanced manufacturing machinery I have ever seen . It will add a whole new dimension to how composite doors are produced in the UK and we can ’ t wait .
But the thing that really excites me is that we have seen a real shift in the last year in how consumers think about composite doors .
They are no longer distress purchases with security as the main driver ; they are now genuine home-makeover products chosen pro-actively as a part of enhancing the home .
We saw a real sea-change when we introduced a vast range of new , modern colours supported by a promise to produce any colour a consumer might choose by using our bespoke paint plant to service their requests .
Composite doors really are now a genuine ‘ choice ’ for people thinking about enhancing their homes – a new door is now no longer just a functional product , it is a life-style product , and we look forward in 2017 to see this trend growing even further .
Richard Kirman is Sales and Marketing Manager for IG Doors Trade Division
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