Pro Installer October 2017 - Issue 55 | Page 6

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6 | OCTOBER 2017

News

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NEW LOOK WEBSITE FOR FREEFOAM

Freefoam Building Products has just given its website in the UK a completely new and dynamic look . The new site has users at the heart of every page , and reflects Freefoam ’ s confidence in its product range , company credentials and well-established brands .
Access to information online has led to the continual fragmentation of traditional business and consumer markets . Freefoam has embraced these challenges and developed the new site to address these issues by providing separate areas for both building
Professionals and Homeowners – with targeted content and specialist tools to enhance the customer experience for every visitor .
With clear imagery to showcase the range and detailed information on every product the site has been designed to help support visitors through every
stage of their decision-making process . From case studies and design tools to help visualise product colours and finishes to support with scheduling and access
to CAD images the site helps to illustrate the options available to visitors .
www . freefoam . com

SHOCKING SALARY GULF

INTERNATIONAL AMBITIONS

Leading PVCu systems house Liniar has appointed Robert Thiroff to the new post of International Sales Director .
It would take the average tradesperson 132 years on site to earn an average English Premier League ( EPL ) footballer ’ s annual salary , according to research .
The average British tradesperson , earning £ 355 per week , would have to work for 132 years or 6,864 weeks to earn the equivalent of £ 2,438,275 , the average EPL wage ,
revealed research by FootballSalaryGuide . com , an interactive website which collates earnings information from hundreds of top flight players , created by FreeBets . org . uk , a leading
betting offers and tips website .
Those working in financial services sector , earning an average salary of £ 783 per week would still have to work for 56 years , while IT & communications workers must work an average of 71 years before matching a footballer ’ s annual wage .
Healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses would have to work an average of 48 years , while education providers such as teachers and lecturers would need to work an average of 87 years .
www . freebets . org . uk or www . freebets . org . uk / footballers-salary-guide /
The Liniar range has grown substantially within the UK and Ireland since its launch in 2008 – and the next step in its growth strategy is to develop the Liniar and Alumina brands internationally , utilising the strengths and contacts of parent company Quanex .
Robert is ideally placed to help take these innovative brands forward worldwide . He has a wealth of experience and a background within the construction industry ; of which 25 years have been within PVCu window and door extrusion .
Robert says : “ I have the utmost respect and admiration for Roger Hartshorn , and have followed his many achievements within our industry over many years . I have seen the Liniar brand develop from its inception into the leading PVCu window and door profile in the UK .”
www . liniar . co . uk

Epwin Window Systems shortlisted for three G Awards

The finalists for the 2017 G Awards have been announced and Epwin Window Systems has been shortlisted in three categories . The launch of Epwin ’ s Excellence as Standard membership programme has been shortlisted for Promotional Campaign of the Year – Trade , Profile 22 ’ s Optima Flush Casement Window has been shortlisted for New Product of the Year and Epwin ’ s fabrication team has been shortlisted for Training & Development Initiative of the Year .
Excellence as Standard is aimed at fabricators and installers of windows and doors produced under Epwin Window Systems ’ three brands Spectus , Profile 22 and Swish and is one of the most comprehensive industry support programmes ever devised .
The Epwin fabrication team has helped 253 members of its team across four of its key businesses successfully achieve NVQ Level II qualifications through its comprehensive training scheme , with many progressing or beginning courses for Level III qualifications .
The winners of the 2017 awards will be announced at the awards ceremony in London on 17 November .
www . epwin . co . uk