24 APPOINTMENTS & NEWS Third Queen’s Award for Ancon


Ancon has won a 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for the successful introduction and on-going development of its advanced composite, low thermal conductivity, Teplo wall tie range. This is the third time that Ancon has been honoured in this prestigious award scheme. Teplo wall ties are manufactured


from continuous basalt fibres set in a resin matrix; a fibre-reinforced polymer that is 70 times more thermally efficient than steel. When used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall, this material virtually eliminates cold bridging across the insulated cavity.


0114 238 1219 www.ancon.co.uk Consort Claudgen launches Heat brochure


Consort Claudgen’s new Heat brochure is now available in print and online. The full- colour, 48-page product directory provides information and comprehensive explanation of various heating systems including the SL and RX Wireless Control Heating System, Electronic 7-day Timer models and receiver units which can be retrofitted to existing compatible heaters, allowing the heaters to be wirelessly controlled by either an RX or SL wireless


controller. Download a copy of the new brochure from the website or request one by calling.


01646 692172 www.consortepl.com Ecodan’s new brand ambassador


Mitsubishi Electric has announced an association with TV presenter, architect, lecturer and writer, George Clarke, to help promote Ecodan air source heat pumps. George Clarke is


a passionate advocate of design excellence and high levels of quality in the construction industry. “For us, George is a perfect fit with Ecodan because he is such an inspiring pioneer and a real advocate of the need to build quality into the homes that the nation desperately needs,” explains Donald Daw, Commercial Director for Mitsubishi Electric Living Environment Systems. Mr Clarke will help promote renewable heating and write a monthly column on the company’s blogsite, which covers a diverse range of informative and useful topics around energy use in buildings.


01707 278666 www.ecodan.co.uk BLM British Lead introduces technical support


BLM British Lead is pleased to announce the launch of its own in-house technical support service with David Pounds joining the company as Technical Advisor. David comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry, having spent 13 years as Technical Advisor at the Lead Sheet Association. The service aims to fulfil the requirements of architects, specifiers,


surveyors, contractors and property owners working at design, construc- tion or post installation stages. For more information on the level of support you require, please contact BLM’s technical team.


0330 333 3535 technical@britishlead.co.uk FAKRO secures solus roof window deal


FAKRO has agreed a three-year solus contract with Taylor Wimpey to supply its PTP-V PVC roof windows. Nick Dyke, Taylor Wimpey Divisional Head of Procurement and Group Supply Chain commented; “After a full market review and trialling, we are very excited to be working alongside FAKRO as the leading manufacturer of PVC roof windows in the UK. Quality, the company’s manufacturing record and a true ‘working together’ approach were significant factors


in our selection”. FAKRO Commercial Director Dave Robertson added, “This is the most significant endorsement of our PVC roof windows’ reliability and performance since their introduction a decade ago”.


01283 554755 www.fakro.co.uk Apprenticeships boost from partnership


A new Modern Apprenticeship programme has been created at Norbord, Inverness, to develop skills that are focused on the technical and manufacturing aspects of the process at the mill. The new Technical Manufacturing Modern Apprenticeship is an 18-24 month programme


consisting of a combination of theoretical learning and practical hands-on experience within the production process, and results in an SVQ2 qualification. Emma Eadie, HR Assistant: “We have always supported Modern Apprenticeships and take on two apprentices every two years.”


www.norbord.co.uk Wienerberger bolsters its communications strategy


Wienerberger, a UK leading supplier of roof, wall and paving solutions, has unveiled a new brand campaign video as an added asset to its communications strategy. Aiming to forge meaningful connections with the entire construction supply chain, the new video visually represents the company’s overall mission and values. Focusing on the ethos of Wienerberger working to positively impact people’s lives, the video promotes an emotional connection with its audience as it brings the company’s four cornerstones to life; quality and expertise, value, innovation and sustainability. By staying true to the pillar messaging of Wienerberger, and focusing on the key concept of ‘building materials for a better quality of life’, the video highlights the depth and quality of product ranges and service offerings that are available, whilst reflecting on the range of inspirational projects that Wienerberger has contributed to. Furthermore, the video also showcases Wienerberger’s stance as pioneers within digital construction, as well as it’s increased focus on sustainability. Annette Forster, Marketing Director at Wienerberger, commented: “We believe that in such a fast-paced, digital world, it’s essential that we offer a visual snapshot of our mission to all of our stakeholders, and our new brand campaign does exactly that.”


0161 491 8200 www.wienerberger.co.uk WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK


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