INDUSTRY NEWS
Formica awarded Chain of Custody
certification All of FormicaGroup’s European manufacturing sites and distribution centres have achieved the internationally recognised Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody (COC) certification, fromleading accreditation body, BMTRADA. This ensures thatmaterials used in the production of FormicaHigh Pressure Laminate (HPL) and wood-based bonded items are fromsustainably managed sources. FSC Chain of Custody tracks FSC-certifiedmaterial through the production process including all successive stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and
distribution.Demand for chain of custody certification has grown dramatically in recent years to the extent that, formany companies, the ability to prove that a timber product has been derived froma well- managed source is nowa key factor in the specification of timber-based products. FSC Chain of Custody certification is recognised by LEED(Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign) Rating Systemfor environmentally focused design. Certification may contributeMR Credit 7: CertifiedWood in commercial projectswithin the LEED assessmentmethod, and contribute towards pointswithin thematerials section of the BREEAMassessmentmethod. Formore information visit
www.formica.co.uk
Forewarned is
forearmed New from Aico is a comprehensive Guide to Carbon Monoxide, covering all you need to know about Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the home - including where CO comes from, what can go wrong with appliances, why CO alarms should be fitted, what to look for in a CO alarm, where alarms should be sited and much more. The Guide contains an examination of the statistics on deaths and injuries caused by CO poisoning, along with an explanation of the varied effects of
CO poisoning. Preventative measures, including annual servicing by Gas Safe Registered installers, are covered in the Guide, alongside CO detection in the home through the use of CO alarms. The book provides guidance on what to look for in a CO alarm to ensure you get a quality alarm, types of alarms available and, as you would expect, details Aico’s range of CO alarms. These include mains powered models for the best protection and Aico’s latest range of quality, cost-effective Lithium battery powered alarms. Copies of the Guide to Carbon Monoxide are available fromAico by registering online at
www.aico.co.uk.
MPrice appoints board director
MPrice Ltd, a leadingUKfabricator of aluminiumcurtainwalling and windowfaçade systems, has announced the appointment of JamesKeller to itsmain board of
directors.Keller,whose extensive experience in the fabrication, contracting and systemsupply areas of the industry includes seven years as sales director of SchuecoUK, will be responsible for the sales andmarketing functions of MPrice. Commenting on hismove toMPrice,Keller says: “I’ve knownM Price and itsmain board directors for over twenty years and have watched themdevelop into one of the leading façade contractors in theUK. I amvery excited about the potential that lies ahead and am looking forward to helping develop theMPrice brand and business further.” Founded in 1881,MPrice has five offices around the country and is active on projects all over theUK. It has a blue-chip client list and has earned a reputation as a can-do organisation with the ability to deliver in even themost challenging circumstances. Formore information
visitwww.mprice.co.uk
DEMAND FOR LOG HOMES GROWS
Lodgico Ltd based in Barnstaple, North Devon, has taken on a new member of staff in order to deal with the growing popularity of their quality log homes. Colin Hickford CSRT has taken on the role of contracts manager starting on the 1st of August 2011. Colin, who previously worked at North Devon Homes, has been employed within the construction industry all of his working life. With experience in project management, he will be
responsible for the smooth running of Lodgico’s building operations, which vary from traditional build to their specialised timber and log homes. His CSRT qualification was awarded by the Institute of Wood Preserving & Damp-proofing (IWPD), an independent educational charity. Formore information telephone 01271 326 343, email
sales@lodgico.co.uk or visit
www.lodgico.co.uk
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