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To keep creativity and design at the forefront of MFT ’ s business they have now built up a team of eight engineers working from a dedicated research and development office at their Wynyard headquarters . They have some pretty impressive facilities that would be more at home in a full-blown test house . The team works using SolidWorks 3D CAD and
FENSA SCOTLAND LAUNCHES
Following consumer and industry demand , FENSA is delighted to announce it has launched a scheme in Scotland , with the first FENSA Scotland certificates issued to homeowners from July .
The scheme will be tailored specifically to Scottish building standards , which differ to those in England and Wales . Membership will be open to any installation businesses that undertake work in Scotland , regardless of where the company itself may be based .
When homeowners choose a FENSA Approved Installer , they receive a FEN- SA certificate : all the proof they need of a job done right that the work complies with building regulations and verifies that every FENSA Approved Installer ’ s guarantee is backed by insurance . Each FENSA Approved Installer , from large
analysis software and have 3D printing and workshop facilities to develop prototype designs . 2021 ’ s investment also went into impact , PAS24 , and weather testing rigs to pre-test new bi-fold parts way before any official testing took place .
Ashley Gaunt , Technical Director commented “ Pre-testing all our designs in house cuts out a lot of the to-ing and fro-ing from
national brands to small local companies , is assessed regularly by FENSA to ensure its compliance to building regulations is continually maintained .
“ Being FENSA-Approved is now a regular requirement seen in pre-contractual agreements for both commercial and domestic work ,” said Chris Beedel , FENSA ’ s Director of Membership . “ So we ’ re delighted to be extending our scheme into Scotland .”
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our chosen accreditation testing partners saving us a considerable amount of time and cost . Its also great for all the engineers to be able to test their designs themselves as it provides insight into what does and doesn ’ t work and why which is invaluable for trying out innovative new designs .”
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FIT SHOW 2021 MOVES TO MAY 2022
FIT Show organisers have announced the further postponement of its September 2021 event until Tuesday 10 - Thursday 12 May 2022 . The announcement follows delays to the easing of COV- ID restrictions across the UK , a rise in UK cases , lack of clarity regarding restrictions for large-scale events and ongoing disruption to international travel .
FIT Show event director Nickie West comments : “ We have been monitoring the ever changing situation in relation to COVID-19 and , after careful assessment , we believe that it is best for our exhibitors and visitors if we postpone FIT Show until May 2022 .
“ It ’ s always our priority to run a safe and successful event for our audience . The sharp rise in positive cases , coupled with the ongoing ambiguity surrounding what restrictions would need to be in place by September , created too much uncertainty .
“ We have worked closely with our stakeholders and the NEC to create a new timeline that we believe is both safer , and provides greater certainty for the market .
“ By postponing until the Spring of 2022 we believe that the majority of the UK will have been vaccinated , supply chain issues will have started to ease and we will be able to return to large scale events .
“ I remain steadfast in my belief that no other platform can compete with the power of live events when it comes to connecting brands with the market . It has never been an option to flip FIT Show to virtual , it just would not deliver what our market wants and needs - face-to-face interaction , and to see , touch and compare all of the latest products side-by-side .”
“ We will , however , be delivering our CPD approved learning programme virtually in September as a key touchpoint in our campaign , to engage with our FIT Show community between now and May .” The majority of the brands who signed up to exhibit at FIT Show 2021 will move over to the postponed May 2022 timeline . The new dateline will also present a more secure proposition for brands who may have been hesitant to exhibit in September . Following the postponement , FIT Show will maintain its biennial frequency , returning for its scheduled dates in May 2023 onwards .
Nickie added : “ As always , we are committed to running a safe and successful event for the industry when we return in May 2022 . FIT Show will follow Fensterbau , making it the first UK flagship event to reconnect the market .
“ I ’ d like to sincerely thank everyone who has demonstrated such resilience , determination and loyalty during these most challenging times . Your support is what FIT Show is built on . As a team , and a business , we are extremely grateful . We look forward to seeing you all , face-toface , next May .”
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