INDUSTRYNEWS
Pioneering new
partnership with the
BSI Kitemark™ for
window installers
»»In another first for
leading glazing industry installer
organisation Network VEKA,
member companies that wish to
further enhance their offering to
homeowners by achieving BSI
Kitemark certification will now
receive favourable rates, thanks
to the many shared objectives
in the organisations’ auditing
processes.
The BSI Kitemark represents
one of the country’s most
widely recognised and revered
independent quality and safety
certifications. Network VEKA
installers will be able to enjoy
projected potential cost savings
of around 50% compared to
those footed by non-Network
members.
Network VEKA’s
Managing Director, John
Ogilvie, commented, “To my
knowledge, this is the first time
that the BSI has entered into
a partnership like this in our
industry.”
The BSI Kitemark has
been trusted and valued as a
powerful, independent mark
of differentiation since its
introduction in 1903. For
window and doorset installers,
it signals that a company
is committed to offering
installation services of the
highest standards.
Network VEKA,
01282 473170,
www.networkveka.co.uk,
www.bsigroup.com
BRAND AMBASSADOR
WINS FIGHT IN BERLIN
»»TuffX Brand
Ambassador and Heavyweight
boxer, David Price, continued his
comeback with a win over Irineu
Beato Costa Jr on 22nd February
2015, when he scored a 6th
round stoppage over the Brazilian
in Berlin.
David Price, who became
Brand Ambassador for the
TuffX Processed Glass range in
2013, had been out of the ring
for nearly nine months with an
injury but looked keen to make
his mark. The 31 year old boxer
was as impressive as ever with
his long raking jab, keeping his
opponent at a distance whilst his
considerable height advantage
dictated the pace throughout.
After stepping things up in the
4th round, David Price began to
back up the South American who
had no answers to Price’s long
accurate shots. Costa Jr eventually
submitted to Price’s front foot
pressure and ended up hitting the
canvas three times, prompting his
corner to throw in the towel after
a final right hand.
The victory sees Price extend
his professional record to 19 wins
from 21 outings.
TuffX Processed Glass:
0845 3 400 200
Homeowners asking for
A-Rated sealing system by name
»»Indications that property
owners are becoming more savvy about
how to get the best from energy saving
improvements to their homes has been
underlined by the decision of a Berkshire
resident to insist on illbruck’s A-Rated
Installation System being used to ensure his
new windows achieved their full potential
once fitted.
Mr Richard Hill, who lives in Langford
bear Biggleswade, called on Bedfordshirebased Scorpio Windows to replace the
existing fenestration in his 1970s house,
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but was concerned that completing the
work with the traditional silicone bead seal
around the perimeter might not match
the performance potential of the new Veka
PVCu windows.
Scorpio duly installed a total of 15 frames
with representatives from the manufacturer’s
Technical Services team on hand to offer
advice on the correct use of the A-Rated
system for the first few openings.
Colin Pepper, Director for Scorpio
Windows, commented, “In the case of this
installation we found the illbruck products
Pictured is illbruck’s A-rated
Installation System
slightly more time consuming, but relatively
easy to use; resulting in a very satisfactory
result.”
The A-Rated System comprises TP651 Trio
Impregnated Tape and FM330 Pro Foam to
create an effective insulated and airtight seal.
www.tremco-illbruck.co.uk