APPOINTMENTS & NEWS; DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES 31 All change at this year's Network VEKA AGM!
Network VEKA, has hosted another fantastic Members' Weekend and awards ceremony. The day kicked off with a specially built Business Centre, where members could chat to various supporting companies and affiliate partners about how they could work together for even
greater success. The afternoon's speeches began with MD of The VEKA UK Group Dave Jones, who discussed the many ways the Network has grown in recent years, and continues to grow. Before Marketing Director Dawn Stockell unveiled some major changes being launched for Network VEKA's branding going forward. *More to be announced*
01282 473170
www.networkveka.co.uk BAL Product Support team named as Top-10
BAL’s team of Product Support Technicians (PSTs) have been named as one of the top-10 best flooring products or services in the UK following a public vote. BAL PSTs were one of 50 products and services shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards 2017 after being nominated for the
awards by readers of the magazine. It is the only product or service from the tiling industry that has made the Top-10. The BAL PST service is completely free and available across the UK for tiling professionals. It is one of the many support services available to members of YOU+BAL.
01782 591100
www.bal-adhesives.com H+H adds module to its online academy
H+H has launch a third module onto its already popular online training academy. New to the academy, ‘Benefits of Aircrete for Separating Walls’ joins ‘What is Aircrete’ and ‘How Aircrete is Used’ as in-depth modules designed to clarify and demonstrate the
benefits and uses of aircrete in housebuilding. The five minute course defines separating and flanking walls before detailing the thermal and acoustic benefits of using aircrete in construction and why aircrete is the ideal choice for use in cavity separating walls. The third module sits alongside regularly updated H+H news, animations, case studies and literature making it a one-stop-shop for everything aircrete.
01732 886333
www.hhacademy.co.uk Vent-Axia supports local Youth Charity
Crawley-based Vent-Axia, one of the UK’s leading ventilation company, presented a cheque to The Worshipful, the Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Raj Sharma on Tuesday 9th May to support the Mayor’s charity for 2016/17, Crawley Community Youth Service. The cheque
was presented by Jenny Smith, Marketing Manager of Vent-Axia in the Mayor's parlour in Town Hall, The Boulevard. Vent-Axia chose to support Crawley Community Youth Service as its charity for its 80th anniversary year. Crawley Community Youth Service aims to encourage young people to be positive role models who can create engaged vibrant and equal communities throughout Crawley.
0844 856 0590
www.vent-axia.com 2017 marks 40th anniversary for Vortice UK
Burton-upon-Trent based ventilation systems manufacturer Vortice set up business in the UK in December 1977. To celebrate, Vortice will be running a series of promotions based on the 40th theme, for the six months up until
December. General Manager Kevin Hippey said: “Vortice started with a core range of ventilation products, establishing itself as a renowned manufacturer with some of the most energy efficient, beautifully styled ventilation products in the world.” Vortice was originally founded in Milan, Italy by Attilio Pagani in 1954. Pagani’s first product was a cooker extraction unit made of thermosetting resin.
01283 492949
www.vortice.ltd.uk Ford Windows racing ahead
Sheffield-based fabricator and installer Ford Windows is celebrating a new milestone in its continuing growth and development – its 40th
year in
the industry. And, despite its maturity, the company is continuing to grow. Philip Shackley believes that Ford
Windows’ strong relationship with Eurocell has been a key factor in the company’s success. “We chose Eurocell because of its excellent reputation for fabricator support and innovation. It’s thanks to its excellent product and our own commitment to best-in-class customer service that we have been able to grow to this size and still expand.”
0800 988 3049
www.eurocell.co.uk TTA Awards Night – another great success for the industry!
The TTA Awards 2017 once again provided a great showcase for the tiling industry. This year the Awards, hosted by Emma Jesson, took place at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel in central London. The winners of 22 categories were declared during the course of the evening – six of these being determined by public vote, the rest being adjudicated by the TTA’s panel of expert judges. “I think this eleventh TTA Awards has been our most successful ever,” says TTA chairman Ian Kershaw. “It’s always great to recognise the real achievers in our industry, whether they are tile fixers, manufacturer, retailers, distributors or contractors. It shows the real strength of our industry that we are able to demonstrate such a wealth of talent, enterprise, hard work and creativity from within our member companies.” The Gold sponsors were: ARDEX, BAL, Bellota, Impey Showers, Norcros Adhesives and Tilemaster Adhesives. As well as the serious business of presenting Awards, the event was once again a great networking occasion and an opportunity for the industry to get together and enjoy some top class entertainment. The evening also raised £2,500 for Children Today, the TTA’s nominated charity, for whom the industry has been raising money for the past 11 years.
0300 365 8453
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