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Stefan Seidel
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing away of Stefan Seidel , managing director of profine UK Ltd , on Monday 26th March 2018 .
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STEFAN WAS THE OPERATIONS manager of profine UK , until his promotion in 2014 to managing director and a true company man . A highly regarded industry professional , he brought with him considerable knowledge , expertise and a hands-on approach to the KÖMMERLING brand in the UK and Ireland .
He will be sorely missed by many friends , associates and the industry as a whole . He was also a devoted and loving Father .
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BEWARE OF GDPR CONSULTANTS
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MAY 25TH SEES A NEW EU Regulation come into force , the General Data Protection Regulation , and it ’ s already causing confusion and panic within the business community .
An army of consultants , advisors and groups have jumped on the band wagon , organising seminars and events that are often ill-informed , sometimes misleading and all-tooften designed to generate significant fees .
Andrew Scott , Managing Director of Insight Data , comments ;
“ Despite the barrage of information , courses and so-called experts that have emerged , there is no official certification or accreditation for GDPR . Anyone with limited knowledge can put on a seminar and offer advice ”.
In practice , the principles of the GDPR are straightforward and the Information Commissioners Office ( ICO ) provides easy to understand and comprehensive guidance for businesses , via www . ico . org . uk
Insight Data has been tracking developments on the GDPR since it was first proposed in 2012 and worked closely with the DMA ( Direct Marketing Association ) and data protection lawyers throughout the process .
The company provides marketing data that helps companies target new customers . The data is collected , stored and processed to ensure it complies with the GDPR .
www . insightdata . co . uk
WARM EDGE EXPERT SIGNS UPTO GLAZING SUMMIT
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EDGETECH , THE WORLD ’ S LEADING warm-edge spacer manufacturer , has become the latest big-name sponsor to sign up to the Glazing Summit , a major new conference for the leading lights of UK fenestration .
Coming to the St John ’ s Exhibition Centre in Solihull on 22nd May , the landmark event will bring together senior figures from throughout the industry to discuss new product developments , emerging opportunities , and the future of the sector in the wake of Brexit .
Coventry-based Edgetech is renowned for its pioneering role in the development of warm-edge technology . However , it ’ s also widely respected for its willingness to tackle the biggest issues affecting glass and glazing , and as one of the driving forces behind the popularisation of Window Energy Ratings .
Given its keen interest in the future of the industry , it was inevitable the firm would play a key role in the Glazing Summit , as company director Chris Alderson explains :
“ Edgetech has always been involved in the big debates shaping UK glass and glazing . We strongly believe that we ’ ve got a responsibility to help drive the industry forward as a whole .”
www . glazingsummit . co . uk / tickets www . edgetechig . co . uk
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