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As part of this year ’ s National Apprenticeship Week ( 5th-11th February 2024 ), leading UK manufacturer of home security and fenestration products ERA , announced the appointment of two new apprentices to its team , as part of its commitment to providing learning opportunities for young talent within the local community .
Developed by Tyman UK & Ireland , a division of the Tyman group that includes ERA , the apprenticeship scheme welcomes Aaron Robinson , who joins as a Customer Support Engineer Apprentice . He will be undertaking his Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship within the engineering team , and will be assisting with customer visits and providing technical support and fit-ups for new products .
Ryan Hammond also joins the team as a Sustainability Apprentice . He will be working towards his Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship , working alongside Lara Coutinho , Tyman UK & Ireland ’ s Sustainability Programme Manager , to help the business achieve the milestones set out in its 2030 Sustainability Roadmap .
Every apprentice within the scheme receives the opportunity to work alongside
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colleagues across Tyman UK & Ireland brands , including ERA , helping to develop their knowledge and expand their skillsets .
Stacey Edwards , HR Director at Tyman UK & Ireland , said : “ National Apprenticeship Week serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in talent and giving
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people the opportunity to gain experience , which Tyman is thrilled to be doing as part of our apprenticeship scheme .
“ As one of the most established and recognised brands in the window and door industry , we are passionate about playing our part and recruiting the next generation into the sector . We are committed to fostering
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diversity and investing in the talent of the future , and we ’ re delighted to see these talented apprentices working alongside our experienced and knowledgeable teams .”
Aaron Robinson , Customer Support Engineer Apprentice at Tyman UK & Ireland , says : “ I ’ ve already learnt so much at ERA so far , and I ’ m really enjoying the different challenges each day brings . The training and support in the apprentice programme has really helped me to grow , and I ’ m grateful to have had the opportunity to start my career here .”
Ryan Hammond , Sustainability Apprentice at Tyman UK & Ireland , says : “ I ’ m really enjoying learning about such an important topic at ERA , and I ’ m looking forward to using the knowledge I ’ ve learnt to help implement sustainable practices within the business .”
Given the success of its apprenticeship programme , Tyman UK & Ireland will be developing the initiative further , with the aim of enhancing learning prospects and promoting continuous development within the company .
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The AluFoldDirect Aluminium Glazing Design Centre is installers ’ fastest route to 0.8 U-value and increased opportunity , as homeowner demand surpasses Building Regulations
AluFoldDirect ’ s newly-launched Aluminium Glazing Design Centre is giving installers the ultimate location to see , feel and understand the fabricator ’ s full range
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of aluminium solutions , which outperform current Building Regulations , and increase their opportunity to work on projects across a full spectrum of thermal requirements .
The only facility of its kind outside of London , the Aluminium Glazing Design Centre sits within AluFoldDirect ’ s 90,000sq / ft site , based in Blackburn . The state-ofthe-art showroom features fullsize
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working product displays , including AluFoldDirect ’ s Solution series of top-level energy efficient aluminium windows and doors .
Open to customers from 8.30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday , installers can also book a private appointment for a curated walkthrough , product demonstration and tailored project advice on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings , subject to availability .
Rhodri John , Commercial Director at AluFoldDirect says : “ There is nowhere better for installers to be introduced to our products than the Aluminium Glazing Design Centre , and we encourage them to arrange a no obligation visit as soon as they can .
“ In a time of industry uncertainty over U-values and the Future Homes Standard , our team is on hand to explain our Solutions . Our 0.8 W / m ² K U-value windows , bifold and sliding doors , as part of the Solution series , set a new benchmark for energy efficiency .
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“ AluFoldDirect remains committed to innovation in the face of the latest Part L proposals , leading the charge to exceed standards with our 0.8 W / m ² K Solutions , as part of our enduring pledge to keep our customers confidently ahead of the curve . Homeowner demand is already here , and our focus is to support installers to meet it .”
AluFoldDirect ’ s Solution series is on display at the Aluminium Glazing Design Centre , where installers can experience its ‘ Warm Welcome to 0.8 ’ initiative firsthand . Pioneered by the A-BiFold , A-Slider and A-Window , the Solution
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series is available to installers at passive performance 0.8 W / m ² K U-value , a new build-ready 1.2 W / m ² K U-value , and Building
Regulation compliant Solution at 1.4 W / m ² K U-value – meaning AluFoldDirect now offers readyto-fit window and door systems that meet any thermal requirement , with delivery in as little as two weeks .
To find out more about the AluFoldDirect Aluminium Glazing Design Centre and book an appointment , call 01706 260 700 or visit : www . alufolddirect . co . uk
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