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APRIL 2014 PRO INSTALLER
PRO NEWS
www.proinstaller.co.uk
VEKA UK Group celebrates
success at Fensterbau
The VEKA UK Group has enjoyed great success at the
world-renowned Fensterbau exhibition - the company’s
third consecutive appearance at the international show.
The VEKA UK Group was proud to
be flying the flag for British manufacturing and high quality UK
products at the Nuremberg-based
show. The industry-leading systems
supplier took the opportunity to
showcase a host of new products
which have yet to be unveiled to
the industry.
Visitors to the stand got a sneak peek at
the company’s upcoming, new Imagine BiFold Door and Flush French Door as well
Craig Phillips
to continue
as Blåkläder
ambassador
Celebrity DIY/construction expert
Craig Phillips – who regularly writes
for Pro-Installer - has is to continue to act as brand ambassador for
Swedish workwear manufacturer,
Blåkläder.
as recently-launched products such as the
TwinSash and FlushSash.
Sales and Marketing Director Colin Torley
says: “Fensterbau is a superb platform for
our products and is one of the premier
events for our industry. It’s a great chance
to talk to a wide range of industry professionals from the UK and beyond.
“The VEKA UK stand was positioned
alongside that of VEKA AG, which gave
visitors a sense of our global strength and
stability.”
FENSA WELCOMES
MARK AS NEW CHAIR
Mark Warren has succeeded Mike Sansom
as the new Chair of FENSA.
As the largest Competent Persons
Scheme which is the only scheme
asked for by homeowners* the
FENSA board consists of a broad
range of trade bodies, federations,
glazing manufacturers and installation companies, and receives input
from consumer groups and Government.
Craig (pictured) spends most of his time
on construction sites, home makeovers and
other heavy duty environments such as
television sets. But DIY or construction task
he is working on, there’s one brand Craig
trusts to deliver the ideal workwear for any
situation.
Craig said: “I have found Blåkläder workwear the most hard-wearing, durable and
functional workwear on the market. I also
really like the styling and am proud to wear
their products and recommend them to all
my colleagues and contacts in the trades
and construction industry.”
Chris Mayne, Managing Director of
FENSA commented: “We are pleased to
welcome Mark on board as the new Chair.
His level of experience across our industry makes him well qualified to provide a
strong contribution to the leadership and
British Safety Council launches
free health & safety seminars
The British Safety Council,
as well as exhibiting, will be
providing a programme of
free seminars on the latest
developments in health,
safety and environmental
law, policy and practice at
the NEC on 11-13 March
2014.
Taking place as part of the freeto-attend Health & Safety Event
www.vekauk.com,
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organised by Western Business
Exhibitions, the seminars will be
presented by experts in health,
safety, environmental management and law. The nine seminars
over the three days will provide
an expert insight into important
developments in the management
and regulation of workplace
health and safety and the environment. Neal Stone, policy and
communications director at the
British Safety Council, who has
overseen the development of the
programme and will be chairing
the seminars, said: “This is the
must attend event for all of those
involved in the management of
health, safety and environmental
risks in the Midlands and beyond.
All of the speakers are renowned
experts in their fields.”
work of FENSA. We would also like to take
the opportunity to thank Mike Sansom for
all his time and support during his chairmanship and his continual commitment
towards FENSA. Both Mark and Mike will
continue working together on the FENSA
Board.”
During 2014, FENSA is supporting its
registered businesses to transition to ‘Certified Installer’ status and achieve the industry’s Minimum Technical Competencies
– both of which are Government requirements with a deadline of June 2014.
*Source: BBC Wales
Need to rant?
‘the must
attend event’
Delegates can see the full
programme and register for
free for the seminars and the
Health & Safety Event at http://
www.healthandsafetyevents.
co.uk or by calling 0870
4866816.
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