industry news
Schöck expands online services
Schöck has completely revised its In- ternet presence at
www.schoeck.co.uk. Based on the findings of a compre- hensive customer satisfaction analysis, combined with customer workshops, the new website is extremely customer focussed and has been considerably expanded to incorporate numerous new features. These include naviga- tion by customer group, improved interactive elements, a new download area and a product finder. Navigation by customer group means that visitors can now select the information of rele- vance to their particular job function. For example, an architect can now
concentrate on the criteria as it relates to design issues, by referring to prod- uct references and construction details. Structural engineers have the opportu- nity to access dimensioning details, installation information and CAD drawings; and engineering students can search for an interesting dissertation theme or appropriate dimensioning software. There is a Flash-animated product finder which, using filter ques- tions, leads the visitor step-by-step from the original problem to the ap- propriate product solution. A visual of a building shell highlights potential problem areas within the structure.
When the visitor moves the mouse over the problem area – for example a balcony, or potential footfall noise – the segment is highlighted. At the same time, the product types suitable for resolving the issue are clearly dis- played. The download area too has been optimised to make it easier for visitors to search, access and down-
load documents and other informa- tion using images and selection menus. Find what you need, place it in the shopping cart and download the entire selection. Visitors can also register directly for a CPD seminar.
For further information, telephone 0845 2413390 or email
design@schoeck.co.uk
60 years of copper tube innovation
Yorkshire Copper Tube is flying the flag for UK manufacturing with 60 years of innovation and excellence. The leading supplier of copper tubing, which operates one of the most so- phisticated plants in the world, is celebrating six decades of copper tube production at its plant in Kirkby near Liverpool. Yorkshire Copper Tube has more than 200 employees at the site and is planning celebratory anniversary events throughout 2010 with cus- tomers, staff and the local community. Jack Wallace, UK Sales Director, commented: “Advancements in manu- facturing methods, sophisticated quality control techniques, and continuous in-
Roofing on the web
Liquid Plastics, pioneer of liquid ap- plied waterproofing technology, has launched its brand new website
www.liquidplastics.co.uk. Liquid Plas- tics, which manufactures liquid applied roofing systems, has completely re-cre- ated its website to provide an on-line home for the British company. The new site is packed with information in- cluding an industry newsfeed on the home page and a complete overview
of the comprehensive service that Liq- uid Plastics offers. A thorough research programme was undertaken by Liquid Plastics prior to the website re-design so that they could fully un- derstand how their existing website was being used. This led to some key changes on the new website, such as easy to access downloads and industry updates being added to the homepage. Full product information is also avail-
able, as well as details on how Liquid Plastics works in specific sectors such as education and healthcare. The com- pany has also recently undergone a brand evolution, which can also be seen on-line, and Liquid Plastics’ QA Contractors will soon also have their own dedicated micro-site, giving them exclusive access to in-depth informa- tion and resources.
For further information, telephone 01772 255022 or visit
www.liquidplastics.co.uk
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vestment are the hallmarks of 60 years of successful production for Yorkshire. There have been many changes over the past six decades but our commit- ment to ongoing improvement remains the same.” Yorkshire Copper Tube will be hitting the road this year and has made three appearances at PHEX, which is held at venues across the country. Information about the compa- ny’s wide range of plain, plastic coated and special finish copper tubes, which are suitable for diverse applications such as gas, water and sanitation sys- tems, was available at the show.
For further information, visit
www.yct.com
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