10
MAY 2014 PRO INSTALLER
PRO NEWS
www.proinstaller.co.uk
SYNSEAL’S NEW
PREMIUM GLOBAL
ALUMINIUM
ROOF DESIGN
Following successful trial installations in both hot and cold climate
export climates, Synseal has now
introduced a premium quality aluminium conservatory roof for UK market
applications.
Global Plus is a new design option featuring aluminium componentry for all external
roofing parts with the exception of guttering and associated downpipes, which employs the proven PVC system as used with
Global roof to align with standard conservatory installation practice in the UK.
‘premium quality aluminium
conservatory roof’
For export project applications, a bespoke
aluminium guttering system is always supplied to satisfy premium continental market
demand for a roof completely manufactured
in aluminium.
New aluminium finial and cresting designs
add character to the Global Plus offering,
which stands alongside the K2 aluminium
roof to provide a choice of precision-engineered Synseal aluminium conservatory
roof solutions.
Global Plus aluminium external components include rafter and ridge top caps and
end caps, radius ends and muntin bars,
available from stock in White, Brown and
Caramel polyester powder finishes as well
as Mill finish, for coating in a RAL colour
according to specification. Global Plus rafter top cappings can also be supplied in one
of Synseal’s woodgrain foil finishes.
Michael Connor –
Quickslide’s New
Operational ‘Man Who Can’
Determined to increase
its share of the market
whilst delivering even
greater quality, West
Yorkshire-based vertical slider manufacturer
Quickslide, has appointed Michael Connor as
its Operations Director.
In both the UK and internationally, Michael has
a wealth of experience in
multiple disciplines which
allows him to quickly recognise improvement opportunities within a business.
He has worked previously
in the USA, Poland and the
Republic of Ireland and is a
firm advocate of lean implementation and World Class
Manufacturing programs,
which he has utilised in
order to deliver outstanding
results and savings to businesses within challenging
timescales.
Michael comes to Quickslide with an impressive
portfolio of accolades for
his ability to transform
operations and improve
general efficiency.
“I have gained experience
in manufacturing right from
the shop floor, where I
started as an operator, up to
an Executive Management
level,” Michael explained.
“Being able to understand
both viewpoints is invaluable in communicating the
need for change and pitching this at the right level for
the right group.”
Burnley Student Is ‘Star
Of The Show’ In London
Leading members
of the business and
education world were
captivated by Hameldon Community College Student, Keaton
Newcombe Dickson
at a prestigious London-based business
event.
Keaton was invited to
speak at Business in the
Community’s National
Business Class Symposium
at Goldman Sachs offices
in London, following his
outstanding performance in
a local business/education
initiative run by Burnley
company VEKA and its Business Class partner school,
Hameldon Community
College.
VEKA’s Head of HR, Gabriela Hammond said: “All
the students who took part
were a credit to the school,
but Keaton’s work stood
out throughout the pro-
gramme. Everyone here at
VEKA was delighted when
he was asked to attend the
symposium, we knew he
would shine but even we
had no idea just how much!
Watching him interact with
such esteemed guests was
brilliant to see. We’re very
proud of him. “Burnley was
already at the forefront of
Business Class, being the
first ever cluster of businesses and schools in the UK,
but is now even better recognised thanks to Keaton!”
VEKA plc, 01282 716611,
www.vekauk.com,
[email protected]
GGF Pleased With Successes
At Leading Events
The Glass and Glazing Federation
(GGF) - now looking forward to Counter Terror Expo at London Olympia,
29-30 April – says it is pleased with its
successes at several recent industry
events.
Being an integral part of the UK Pavilion
and working in collaboration for the first time
with the fensterbau frontale organisers, the
GGF had a very good show with over 100
visitors of note coming on the GGF stand.
GGF Member Edgetech’s new initiative
proved a great success at Coventry’s Ricoh
Arena with over 600 guests covering a wide
spectrum of considerations from technical to
commercial through to political and environmental. As well as promoting the event, the
GGF’s Nigel Rees was among speakers during
the open forum.
Nigel commented, “It was a pleasure to
speak at this important debate and explain
how triple glazing fits with the current European and British Standards. It was also important to show the audience how the standards
process works and how the GGF is involved
at the highest level with Governments in the
UK and Europe. I’d like to thank Edgetech
and Andy Jones for organising a very productive and worthwhile event.”
All those attending the GGF Counter Terror
workshops will receive (on the day), a free
copy of The Good Practice Guide to Safety
and Security Glazing on Stand No: F16
To register free visit: