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UNLOCKING SALES
POTENTIAL WITH NEW
APPOINTMENT
Brighouse-based Avocet Hardware has
appointed Raymond Pearce as head of UK
sales for its ABS snap-secure lock system.
The ABS lock, which was the first of
its type to be accredited to the new
British Standard TS007 (3-star) and
is the only retro-fit euro cylinder that
has passed the SS312 Sold Secure
Diamond standard, is Avocet’s response to the rise in lock-snapping
across the UK.
Dr Tinkle Jain, director of Avocet Hardware, stated: “We are tackling lock-snapping
head-on and are adamant that by working
with the Police, Neighbourhood and Home
Network Watch, and locksmiths across
the country we can stop this worryingly
quick and easy form of forced entry in its
tracks.”
“Raymond’s appointment provides the
scope to take this campaign to the next
level. He has a huge amount of experience
‘A real difference for
homeowners everywhere’
in the industry, which combined with his
drive and sheer enthusiasm will help open,
and then firmly secure, doors everywhere
he goes.”
During his 25-years promoting and selling
locks, security and hardware products,
Raymond has worked with a host of market
leaders, including Ingersoll Rand, Listers,
Firestop and Eliza Tinsley, where he’s held
sales director, sales management and account management roles.
Visit www.homesecurityandsafety.co.uk
or call 01484 725725.
Secure appointment
Raymond Peace, Avocet Hardware’s
head of UK sales for ABS
SINGING
AUSTIN’S
PRAISES
His methods have been described as jargon-free and accessible,
with a clear no-nonsense approach to guiding you through
the changes in legislation when self certifying installations.
As Technical and Compliance Manger for
Network VEKA’s Competent Person Scheme,
Assure, Austin Greene
is responsible for
ensuring that all Assure members are fully
compliant with the Minimum Technical Competencies (MTC) that
are required as part of
their membership.
To help guide members
through the CE Marking and
self-certification processes,
Austin runs regular series’
of seminars and workshops,
where he explains what the
changes in legislation are
for members of Competent
Person Schemes, and how
Network VEKA can assist
them in implementing such
changes. Other topics that
Austin covers in these sessions include CE Marking,
the Green Deal and Energy
Ratings.
Sash Windows’ Craig
Bedford attended one of the
seminars earlier this year
and said: “Austin covered
a lot of subjects in a short
space of time, but we were
informed of everything we
needed to know in regards
to the new regulations.
He also reconfirmed other
important regulations and
Health and Safety matters,
which gives us confidence
that we know we are doing
things correctly.”
Network VEKA,
01282 473170,
www.networkveka.co.uk