SPATTER MATTER


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Can you benefit from The Private Health Partnership?


As part of your membership of the Association ofWelding Distribution you can take advantage of the services of The Private Health Partnership (PHP). They offer advice and guidance on a wide range of employee benefits, finding tailor-made solutions to help you, your family, or your business.


What can PHP do for you? Save you time by reviewing the market on your behalf PHP will complete a comprehensive review of the market and compare offers from a variety of product providers with the aim of reducing premiums without lowering benefit levels.


Administer your policy throughout the year Any alterations to your policy can be taken care of by PHP, and your dedicated Account Manager will be on hand to answer any questions you may have or guidance during any claims.


Give you access to bespoke products PHP has access to a range of bespoke products that have


been developed using our 24 years experience within the healthcare market, available to AWD members.


On average we have saved our AWD members 28% on their annual healthcare premium *


PHP can advise on: Private Medical Insurance (PMI) International PMI Group Income Protection Group Life Absence Management Cash Plans Dental Insurance Employee Assistance Programmes Health Screening Travel Insurance


Whether you are new to PMI or the employee benefits market, or would like a review of your existing policy or benefit schemes, utilise your membership benefits and contact The Private Health Partnership.


Contact Nicola Palmer on 01274 588862 or email advice@php.co.uk *figures taken from 01.11.12 – 17.08.12


AWD Phil Tranter


Chairman/Director, Air Products PLC e-mail: national.chairman@awd.org.uk


Lee Darton Vice Chairman/Director, Flextraction Limited e-mail:


national.vice.chairman@awd.org.uk


Dave P. Ellwood Company Secretary/Director, Britannia Welding Supplies Ltd e-mail: national.secretary@awd.org.uk


Adrian Hawkins Company Financial Director, Weldability-Sif e-mail: national.treasurer@awd.org.uk


REGIONAL OFFICERS


NORTH WEST Ms. Helen Brewin – Regional Officer Proactive Gas Safety Ltd e-mail: helen@proactivegassafety.com


ENSURE YOU KEEP IN TOUCHWITH


MIDLANDS Andy Bridger – Regional Officer BOC Industrial Supplies & Services e-mail: andy.bridger@linde.com


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John Swain – Vice Regional Officer Anopol Ltd e-mail: johnswain@anopol.co.uk


SOUTH JamesWesthorp – Regional Officer Welding Engineering Services e-mail: james@wesweld.co.uk


Harry Reade – Vice Regional Officer Corewire Ltd e-mail: harry@corewire.com


EAST Gareth Hawkins - Regional Officer Weldability-Sif e-mail: gareth@weldability-sif.com


PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY (PSQ)


COMMITTEE Nigel Hasted, BOC, Chairman Mike Pixley, Kemppi UK Ltd Gareth Hawkins, Weldability-Sif Jason Parkinson, Trafimet Schweisstechnik GmbH Steve Murray, Wilkinson Star Ltd e-mail: psq@awd.org.uk


EDUCATION AND TRAINING


COMMITTEE Dave Ellwood, Britannia Welding, Chairman Adrian Hawkins, Weldability-Sif Helen Brewin, Pro-Active Gas Safety Ltd David Harvey, Thames Welding Supplies Allan Chettoe, Wilkinson Star Ltd Mike Hill, Impact Sales Training David Keats, Speciality Welds Ltd e-mail: et@awd.org.uk


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE James Westhorp, Welding Engineering Services, Chairman Lee Darton, Flextraction Ltd Tony Ashall, Plymovent Ltd Wendy Barber, Membership Manager e-mail: membership@awd.org.uk


NATIONAL COUNCIL


SOUTH WEST &WALES Ms. EmilyWright – Regional Officer Safety First Manufacturing Co. Ltd. e-mail: ewright@sfm-tusker.com


Keith Larkin - Vice Regional Officer. BOC e-mail: keith.larkin@boc.com


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