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“Although my organisation doesn’t fit into all Checkatrade’s categories, it’s important for our traders and apprentices to have been trained correctly and to have the right values. If we get it right culturally, UK consumers are the real winners. It’s been a great event and a definite plus to have been involved today. Kevin’s Checkatrade story is an inspiration and shows us why we should all work together to help householders.”
Delegates attended workshop sessions, asked questions of the experts and enjoyed a panel discussion exploring how, through partnership, Checkatrade can help support local authorities and make more of an impact in key areas of consumer protection.
standards. I think
Checkatrade.com do that very, very well and they can get the word out there nationally much better than public sector bodies. Today has been a great opportunity to share best practice but, perhaps more importantly to change people’s thinking.”
Attendee Ian Hodgkinson, Managing Director of Hodgkinson Builders said,
As
Checkatrade.com continues to partner up with Trading Standards authorities and other local and regional bodies, the sharing of intelligence will make life even more difficult for untrustworthy tradespeople.
Checkatrade.com focus ever harder on new initiatives aimed at increasing that pressure and currently has a revolutionary new scheme in the pipeline.
Watch this space for a further announcement in 2017 that will put rogue traders even more on the back foot.
Trelleborg appoints Sales Director
to enhance global customer support Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has appointed Tim Van Putten as Sales Director for new pipe, connector and manhole seals. Based in Lelystad, Netherlands, Tim will lead business development for sealing systems with a focus on expanding international sales and customer relationships.
Tim has almost 20 years’ experience in business-to- business sales, including senior roles across the plastic pipe and building materials industry. Tim previously worked at Wavin and Henco Industries in the Netherlands and Asia Pacific, where he led the delivery of national and regional sales strategies and targets.
Bill Hagenberg, Business Unit President for Trelleborg's pipe seals operation, says: “The water and wastewater industry is increasingly coming under the spotlight. While western markets look to replace aging infrastructure, developing markets are driven to improve the supply of quality drinking water and closed drainage systems in response to rapid urbanization and rising living standards. As potentially the weakest link in the system, the seal
plays a vital role in keeping these networks flowing, but receives the least budget and attention.
“With a deep understanding of our portfolio, Tim is well placed to advise customers on how our customizable solutions can achieve a leak-free, hassle-free network. Tim brings a wealth of experience in the pipeline industry and will play an integral role in supporting our international customers, leading the business development and sales teams for pipe, manhole and connector seals.”
In addition to Tim’s management and customer service expertise, he brings with him excellent communication skills and an extensive track record of developing initiatives to increase market share. Tim will also lead a critical role in communicating and building relationships with specialist engineering consultancies and pipeline owners across the water industry.
Tim added: “Trelleborg has an excellent reputation throughout the industry and is an undisputed leader in innovation. I am delighted to join the team and intend to deliver profitable sales growth by concentrating on exceptional customer service, technology leadership and innovation, supported by Trelleborg’s unparalleled product quality.”
Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation is a supplier of new and rehabilitation sealing solutions for concrete, plastic pipes and manhole pipes used for water, sewerage and drainage. It offers a wide range of technology specially designed to provide long term structural renovation of pipelines and specializes in the sealing of pipes to prevent infiltration and exfiltration.
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