APPOINTMENTS & NEWS 7


A. Proctor Group creates new Head of Global Sales Modular Offsite role


A. Proctor Group is proud to announce the promotion of Adam Salt to the position of Head of Global Sales Modular Offsite, effective immediately. The newly-created role sees Adam promoted from his previous position as a Business Development Manager within the Group, and reporting directly to Managing Director Keira Proctor. Adam is now responsible for overseeing the export division, growing and developing key accounts, researching potential new distributors, and building a signifi cant customer presence internationally. This pivotal role will also see Adam spearheading the company’s modular strategy on a global scale, driving growth and innovation in this rapidly evolving sector. As part of his new responsibilities, Adam will maintain links with the UK modular sector. He said: “I am honoured to accept this position and lead our global sales efforts. A. Proctor Group is known for its commitment to quality and innovation, and I’m eager to work with our talented team to expand our reach and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers. The A. Proctor Group is a 4th generation family business with a history of technical innovation, promoting good practice, and developing products that contractors and offsite manufacturers want to use.”


01250 872261 www.proctorgroup.com ADF10_A Proctor_Appointments & News_DPR.indd 1 ARDEX Group UK Invests in Sustainable Energy


The ARDEX Group UK has commissioned more than 1600 solar panels at its manufacturing facilities in Stoke-on- Trent and Haverhill. The high-performance photovoltaic (PV) systems have been installed on warehousing and manufacturing units at both sites and will generate approximately 30% of the ARDEX Group UK’s electrical power requirements. The installation of solar panels is part of a global sustainability initiative in which the company is investing around 3 million euros globally. Installation of 1332 panels were completed at ARDEX UK in Haverhill in September last year and since commissioning, more than 269,686 kWh of solar energy has been produced – equivalent to the consumption of 100 houses. A more modest 334 panels were installed at the Group’s Stoke-on- Trent facility – Building Adhesives Ltd in Trentham – with commissioning completing in March this year. This is due to limitations for more panels from the local grid, however plans remain to invest in more panels at Building Adhesives Ltd once the local grid has been updated and allows this to be done. Since March 50,080 kWh of electricity has been produced – which is the equivalent of taking 9,814.4 kg CO2


594 trees. It meets 14% of total energy needs at Building Adhesives. 01782 591100 www.bal-adhesives.com


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Protecting an impressive research facility


This impressive 4,000 sqm property with striking modern architecture is one of the core laboratories funded by the UK government to research infrastructure and cities. The unique, purpose built facility creates life size environments such as railway stations or town squares, and can manipulate conditions such as light, sound, weather, temperature, smells and more. As a testing research laboratory, security measures were needed to prevent unauthorised access and theft. Being independently certifi ed by the Loss Prevention Certifi cation Board to LPS 1175 SR2, Xonar 942 shutters from CGT Security were specifi ed for the building. The product features CGT Security’s innovative Self-Locking Technology that enables Xonar shutters to be completely secured without any auxiliary locking mechanisms, so even if it is left partially open, it cannot be forced upwards. The shutter was fi nished in black to complement the building’s fantastic architectural cladding and stunning appearance. Unlike most security shutters that need to be fi tted internally to protect the fi ttings, the Xonar Bolt- On range is certifi ed for external installation, broadening the range of applications it can be used for.


0330 024 9409 www.cgtsecurity.com ADF09_CTG Security_Safety & Security - Shutters_DPR.indd 1 Gilberts raises the bar with fi re rated ventilation solutions


Gilberts has risen to the challenge of ensuring the balance of ventilation and safety with the development of its fi re rated connection box (plenum). The Fire Rated Connection Box (available in both top and side entry versions) achieves 60 minutes’ fi re and thermal rating to EN1366-3-2021. It means that fi re integrity of ventilation between internal compartments has never been easier to achieve. The new plenum maintains performance integrity when tested at temperatures up to 1,000ºC. It ensures that the fi re barrier through a masonry or plasterboard wall or ceiling or concrete fl oor will be retained, maintaining compartmentation. Gilberts believes it is the only plenum of its kind in the UK tested to deliver such high performance. It gives assurance that the two relevant layers of fi re safety – compartmentation and structural safety – are addressed. The Fire Rated Connection Box builds on Gilberts’ reputation as an innovator committed to giving clients products that exceed expectation. All Gilberts’ products, standard lines and bespoke solutions, are designed and developed in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.


01253 766911 info@gilbertsblackpool.com ADF09_Gilberts_Safety & Security - Smoke & Fire Protection_DPR.indd 1 WWW.BUILDINGCONSTRUCTIONDESIGN.CO.UK 03/09/2024 08:46 27/08/2024 10:55


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