FURTHER RECOGNITION FOR QUICK-STEP
MASTER INSTALLER After receiving a Certificate of Excellence from B&Q Homefit for his exceptional service levels, Quick-Step Master Installer, Nigel Bawn, has once again received recognition from the DIY retail chain for recording the highest survey-to-sale rate of all fitters that work for the Homefit scheme.
Recording an outstanding 75% conversion rate, Nigel has proved that delivering excellence through every aspect of business has a positive impact on improving profitability. In fact, such is Nigel’s expertise that he also proudly bears Which? approved status.
Nigel said: “I’m really delighted to have
secured yet more recognition from the team at B&Q Homefit as it is testament to my belief that, in a way, quality will always sell itself.
“Just like plumbers and electricians, flooring installers require specialist knowledge and an attention to detail to ensure a first rate finish. However, unlike the plumbing and electricity industries we do not have strict regulations, so I’ve worked hard to ensure that consumers have complete confidence and reassurance that my work is of the highest quality.”
Nigel now also works for the Academy for Excellence in Flooring, bringing his experience to a new generation of installers keen to hone their skills with the Master Installer training course.
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GENERAL MANAGER Global building product manufacturer, Sika, has appointed Dragan Maksimović as General Manager where he will build on the continued growth of the company across its multiple UK markets.
INDUSTRY FIRST
FOR ADDAGRIP Addagrip Terraco Ltd have achieved British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification for their Addaset, Addabound and Terrabound Resin Bound surfaces, making them the first and only Resin Bound Surfacing manufacturer to achieve this standard.
BBA certification is widely known throughout the construction industry as a symbol of quality and reassurance. It is a vital ingredient for product manufacturers to help ensure acceptance with specifiers, building control, local authorities and insurers. The BBA have worked with Addagrip to achieve the approval of their Resin Bound Surfacing through the BBA's robust testing and assessment schemes.
Roger Critchley, Managing Director of Addagrip Terraco Ltd, said: "With the continuing growth in the use of seamless Resin Bound Surfacing over the last 10 years, we have seen many
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new suppliers, manufacturers and DIY suppliers enter the marketplace.”
The Addagrip Terraco Resin Bound products are a complete resin and aggregate system, installed by an Addagrip approved contractor to ensure that the correct ratio of resin to aggregate is achieved and the product installed according to specific guidelines.
“Gaining the BBA certification has been a long process as we are the first company to invest in what we see as a very significant step forward in the resin bound industry,” Critchley continued.
The BBA carried out site visits, inspecting old installations in order to confirm and check their condition after many years use, as well as visiting a live installation to witness the mixing and application process.
Addagrip Terraco Ltd views the BBA certification as a major step forward and one that could be potentially game changing for the Resin Bound industry.
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Dragan joined Sika in 2002. Based in Belgrade, he was responsible for developing the company’s operation in Serbia.
In 2016, Sika is aiming to achieve 6% growth in net sales whilst maintaining profitability levels. Major focuses that will help the company achieve this centre on further development of its network of specifiers, strengthening relationships with key specialist distributors and adding to the Sika contractor networks.
Dragan said: “I strongly believe that teamwork stands behind every result and that people do make the difference.
“Sika UK is a strong company and I am looking forward to the challenge of growing the brand in the UK.”
Dragan takes over from Ivo Schaedler who has taken on the extended responsibility of Area Manager Europe South, responsible for the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Mauritius within Sika.
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