appointments & news; industrial buildings special report Kingspan sets responsible sourcing benchmark
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to have its products certified as ‘Excellent’ under BES 6001. The rigorous standard, developed by BRE Global, provides a detailed framework of the processes which must be addressed to ensure responsible sourcing of construction materials. The certification provides clear, independent assurance that Kingspan Insulation products have been produced with constituent materials which meet the highest levels of responsible sourcing practice.
As part of its forward thinking approach to responsible sourcing, Kingspan Insulation was one of the earliest adopters of the BES 6001: Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products standard. Now the firm has gone even further, becoming the first insulation manufacturer
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Investors in People Silver Award for Polypipe
accreditation, Polypipe Terrain had to demonstrate best practice across areas outlined in the Investors in People framework. The framework focusses on 9 key indicators, with Polypipe Terrain required to consistently outperform its peers when measured against the criteria. Lee Dawes, finance director at Polypipe Terrain, said: “To be awarded the silver award was a brilliant achievement and is a testament to the hard work of everyone in the team.”
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For its continued dedication to managing performance, delivering continued improvement and creating sustainable success, Investors in People awarded Polypipe Terrain, a leading UK plastic piping manufacturer, with its sought after Silver Award. To achieve the Investors in People Silver
Andy Jones has joined the Synseal board of Directors in a newly-created position of Group Sales & Marketing Director, reporting to Chief Executive David Leng. A prominent and well-known figure in the fenestration industry, Andy needs little introduction having enjoyed 13 successful years at Edgetech UK, most recently in the role of Managing Director. In 2014, Andy brought the whole industry together to discuss the thought-provoking “Triple Glazing Question”,
a challenging debate. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time at Edgetech,” says Andy. “However, I am excited to be joining Synseal and look forward to getting stuck in and meeting my customers and new colleagues.”
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www.synseal.com enq.130 Silva backs campaign to wipe out illegal timber
Silva Timber Products has become the first company in its field to pledge its backing for a campaign demanding tougher action against the trade in illegal and unsustainable timber. The firm has joined WWF-UK’s Forest Campaign, which aims to put pressure on governments and the EU. Silva joins more than 40
British companies which have signed a three-point pledge to: Buy timber and timber products from sustainable sources by 2020; Support the call for the EU to close loopholes in current timber regulations and therefore close the market to illegal timber; Support the call for the British government and the EU to move to a market in sustainable timber and timber products by 2020. Managing director Nick Taylor (pictured) said: “This is an amazing campaign to be part of ”.
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www.silvatimber.co.uk Saracen appoints Bethan Davies
Saracen Interiors has appointed Bethan Davies as project manager as the dedicated workplace consultant continues to grow its client base across the UK. Bethan has worked for a range of international consultancies on a series of projects, including domestic and commercial interior design commis-
sions. A qualified quantity surveyor, as well as a skilled designer and project co-ordinator, she has experience of costings and cost analysis, planning, supplier liaison and purchasing. Joint Managing Director of Saracen Interiors, Michael Page is pleased to welcome Bethan to the team: “It’s great to have Bethan on board. She’s already made an impact, bolstering the support that we are able to offer existing clients and playing a key role in our ongoing business development plans and activity.” Bethan is delighted to be joining Saracen.
enq.134 Norbord plant enjoys safety star recertification
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Norbord’s South Molton plant has been awarded unconditional recertification of its Norbord Safety Star – only the second time a mill has received such a high level of safety certification. Maria Collett, H&S manager, said: “The auditors were very positive regarding the improvements to our site, our EHS
programmes and our safety culture since they last visited in May 2012. Since our first Safety Star audit, we have improved guarding in the Cabedecor/Lamination department and enhanced many of our other safety practices.” The plant is now promoting the initiatives as best practice to Norbord’s other three mills – in Cowie and Inverness in Scotland and Genk in Belgium. Maria added: “It’s a con- tinuous process and we are always looking for ways to improve”.
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