BSEE REHAU mourns the


loss of company founder Helmut Wagner


EHAU is mourning the loss of company founder and honorary president Helmut Wagner. He sad-ly passed away last Sunday at the age of 95 in Switzerland surrounded by his family. The news of the death of the popular founding father, who was highly committed to the end, has moved REHAU employees around the globe. "The great sympathy for the passing of our father comes from many regions of the world. We are very touched by this as a family," says Jobst Wagner, President of the Supervisory Board. It shows how great the legacy will be that Helmut Wagner has left behind "as one of the pioneers of modern industry, as a courageous creator and unwavering visionary", says Wagner. "We will honour the memory of Helmut Wagner by resolutely continuing his impressive work. His entrepreneurial spirit will continue to guide us in the future," says the President of the Supervisory Board.


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Helmut Wagner has been shaping the world of plastics since 1948 and has thus given important stimuli to an entire industry. The founding of the company in the city of Rehau, Upper Franconia, Germany, marked the beginning of the manufacture of products made of polymer materials and thus the success story of a family-owned company that is still strongly characterised by the pioneering spirit of the company founder.


NEWS & APPOINTMENTS Appointments Klober Appoints New Commercial Director


With 45% of construction companies anticipating a rise in output during the year ahead, according to an IHS Markit survey, Klober’s timely appointment of Chris Nicholls as Commercial Director will help the leading roofing and ventilation component manufacturer to meet contractor demand for advice and project support in 2021 and beyond. Pressure to build new homes at a higher volume and speed, alongside the growing home refurbishment market, including loft conversions, side and rear extensions, means that the appointment of Chris Nicholls comes at a time where roofing guidance and project support is in even greater demand.


Nicholls brings 17 years’ commercial and residential building sales expertise to the role, and at Klober he will be tasked with leading the customer and sales teams. Chris’ experience in developing sales strategy and delivering a forward-thinking and customer focused approach, will ensure that construction companies are provided with industry- leading service and support. He will also be responsible for identifying new opportunities for Klober to work with customers.


Commenting on his appointment, Nicholls said “Klober is a market leader in the roofing and construction sector with a quality portfolio of roofing solutions that customers know and trust. I look forward to building on the success and heritage of the Klober name by working with our teams to develop important relationships with existing and future customers. My ambition is to provide an honest, straight forward approach to doing business with Klober, along with developing a high level of engagement across Klober teams.”


After five decades of successful development of the company, Helmut Wagner handed over the manage-ment of the corporation to his sons in 2000: Jobst Wagner became Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Dr. Veit Wagner Vice Chairman. The third generation are already active in shaping the family busi- ness. In 2015, Rehau city council paid a special tribute to the founder of REHAU: Helmut Wagner was appointed the first honorary citizen since the end of the Second World War.


Buro Happold appoints record number of new partners


Yvonne orgill welcomes


government appointments to focus on climate change


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nified Water Label Association MD Yvonne Orgill has welcomed the appointment of Alok Sharma as full-time President of the UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow this November.


“The government has renewed its commitment to a greener future with this appointment,” says Orgill. “Boris Johnson has sent a clear message by keeping Mr Sharma a member of his top team and allowing him to focus full-time on his COP26 role.


“2021 is set to be an important year for tackling climate change with Glasgow 2021 set to be crucial for gaining worldwide agreement that the carbon cuts agreed under the Paris deal can be ratcheted up.


“Countries are realising that we only have a limited time in which to act if the world is to stave off the worst effects of climate change. The focus last year was clearly on Covid-19 but now that the vaccines are being rolled out, it will clear the way for governments to act later this year.


“The additional appointment of Anne- Marie Trevelyan as Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, is also a positive step in taking forward climate and energy policy.


“With the bathroom industry committed to aiding government by supporting the Unified Water Label, 2021 is set to be a good year for climate change and the environment.”


4 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER MARCH 2021


Global design engineering consultancy Buro Happold has announced the appointment of 17 new partners from across the business, with the new names reflecting the company’s diversity and worldwide strength.


This is the highest number of partners chosen in a single year and welcomes staff from five countries, 12 offices and a variety of different disciplines.


The appointments are a true reflection of the company’s diversity – with the global approach supporting the company’s strategy for continued growth through 2021 and beyond. The new partners will also play a key role in helping Buro Happold continue to make progress in addressing the vital issues of equity and sustainability facing society. The new partners include Elliot Felix, former Managing Director of Brightspot, a US based higher education consultancy acquired by Buro Happold this month. Neil Squibbs, CEO, said of the appointments, “All candidates have a demonstrable passion for their disciplines, sectors and specialisms that reinforces our ambition and represents the growth of our design, advisory and consultancy services. “They bring broad geographical and industry expertise, diverse lived experiences and energy that will drive the growth of Buro Happold, supporting our commitment to shape an equitable and sustainable future built environment for all.”


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