Pro Installer January 2020 - Issue 82 | Page 10

10 | JANUARY 2020 News Read online at www.proinstaller.co.uk ONE OF THE FIRST FENSA ASSESSORS, PETER CLAXTON, RETIRES AFTER 17 YEARS Long-standing FENSA assessor Peter Claxton retired at the end of No- vember, GGF Group has announced. Peter joined RISA in 2016 when it became the sole provider of inspection services for FENSA, the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme, having previously worked for BBA and D&H since the introduction of the government-authorised competent person scheme in 2002. “Peter’s knowledge of the glazing industry and build- ing regulations is fantastic and I know I speak for everyone when I say how much he will be missed,” said Dave Mechem, RISA’s Director of Operations. “He has been part of FENSA in one way or another for the past 17 years and his ded- ication to helping install- ers improve, and remain compliant, has been second to none.” “Peter has a passion for our industry with an undy- ing dedication to ensuring that standards are met and that FENSA members and their customers get the best inspection experience possible,” said Lee Galley, Senior Assessor. “He has been part of the team from day one and we all wish him a long and happy retirement.” Growth prompts trio of appointments at Virtuoso Virtuoso Doors saw in the New Year on a high with the announcement in December that its year-to- date sales have grown by more than 35%. And with more growth predicted for 2020, Virtuoso has bol- stered its senior man- agement team with three appointments to help the firm to further improve on its quality and production processes. Ian Kasher, SHEQ manager, brings nearly 35 years’ experience in quality and is tasked with driving further quality, health, safety and environmental improvements throughout the business. He is cur- rently implementing new systems and procedures to ensure that all of Virtuoso Doors’ products are of the highest quality. Paul Smurthwaite, en- gineering manager, joins Virtuoso Doors with more than 30 years’ experience in the industrial sector, having worked across a number of industries in- cluding the aerospace and automotive industries. Paul was recruited to develop and oversee an extensive maintenance programme that sustains increased production and minimises New PR Partnership 4 Silver Jubilee GM Fundraising, which raises money for Hope House Children’s Hospices has just announced the appointment of Team 4 Marketing as its new PR partner. And, Team 4 Marketing has joined GM Fundraising at an exciting time because 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the organisation. All the events throughout the year will have a silver jubilee theme. Since it was estab- machinery downtime at Virtuoso. As supply chain manag- er, Adam Bracken works closely with all of Virtuo- so’s suppliers to source raw materials and improve the firm’s overall supply chain performance. Since joining, Adam has introduced a paperless purchasing system and implemented new supply chain metrics to evaluate vendors and measure Virtuoso Doors’ OTIF performance. The three senior ap- pointments follow a signif- icant £1 million investment in machinery, including saws, CNCs, edgebanders, paint facilities and special- ist equipment. Virtuoso has also introduced new processes throughout the business, which are de- signed to improve quality control and overall effi- ciency whilst also reducing waste. lished in 1995, GM Fund- raising has raised almost £2 million for Hope House Children’s Hospices, with its spectacular gala dinners, annual golf days, GMF Cup, Ryder Cup style golf event, long-distance cycle rides and footy fives competition. The most recent additions to its events calendar have been its ladies only event and next year’s challenge has just been announced. Named, ‘Peak, Paddle, Ped- al’, it will see participants climb Snowdon, canoe a 150 mile stretch of the River Severn and cycle 150 miles back to Hope House in Oswestry all in eight days. Team 4 Marketing was founded in 2004 and offers PR and marketing services across the fenestration, construction and manufac- turing sectors. www.gmfundraising.co.uk www.virtuoso-doors.co.uk 18TH FASTEST GROWING UK BUSINESS Brisant-Secure is the eighteenth fastest growing company in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100; measured over a three-year period. During the years of this report homeowners have become more aware of their home security weaknesses and after doing very little research, they realise that unskilled intruders can be in their home in under 10 seconds. They then start searching for the best protection possible. The Sun- day Times reports Brisant’s Ultion and Lock Lock sales growth at 111% every year for these three years. “What separates our products is designing them to achieve as much as possible; whether it be1,100,000 lock cycles when only 100,000 are needed, 8000+ weather test hours when 240 are needed or having the only Sold Secure accredited door handle on the market,” says CEO Nick Dutton. “There is homeowner demand for the best, and when they realise how little the cost difference is between normal and best, they buy it.” www.brisant-secure.com