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Record new member growth for WEEE compliance
Recolight WEEE scheme, and from the beginning of 2021, another three companies have transferred to Recolight from other schemes. The three companies transferring their compliance to Recolight from January are ZG Lighting UK, who supplies brands which include THORNeco and acdc. Ark Lighting, a manufacturer of external lighting, and Serious Brands, a manufacturer of precision reading lights. “We are delighted that a total of 18 new members have joined the
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Recolight WEEE compliance scheme over the last year. We pride ourselves on giving the customers of all our members the most comprehensive lamp and luminaire collection and recycling service. We very much look forward to supporting them and their customers to maximise the recycling of lighting equipment,” said Nigel Harvey, Recolight CEO. Recolight goes beyond the strict legal obligations of the WEEE
Regulations by providing a recycling service for all business lamps and luminaires in scope. The service is free for Recolight’s Producer Members and their customers.
uring 2020, a total of 18 companies joined the
New engineering services alliance to champion change
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he multi-billion-pound UK engineering services sector is launching a major new industry alliance of eight organisations
on 10 February. The new alliance will be an agent for positive change and support the delivery of a safer, more productive and sustainable UK built environment. The new alliance brings together the leading trade, technology, research
and professional bodies within the engineering services sector. It will lead the sector’s response to the Building Safety agenda and post-COVID Green Recovery, providing direction and championing the wider industry culture changes needed for their successful delivery. The eight organisations bring a broad range of technical, practical and commercial expertise to focus on four strategically important themes – skills, building safety, carbon reduction and commercial issues in 2021. The newly formed alliance consists of the Building Engineering and
Services Association (BESA); the Building Services Research and Industry Association (BSRIA); the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE); ECA - Electrical and Engineering Services; the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA); the Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA); SELECT – the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Scotland and The Scottish and NI Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF).
Announcement Manrosewins accolade at IBA Supplier of the Year 2020 Awards
Manrose, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is delighted to announce it has been named as a winner at the IBA Supplier of The Year 2020 Awards. Voted for by IBA Buying Group members, Manrose won the ‘Most Improved Supplier’ award, reflecting customers’ positive supply experience through the year and the continuous improvement Manrose strives to implement.
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he virtual awards took place on Friday 15 January and celebrated the achievements of the IBA’s 100+
preferred suppliers. Each year, IBA members vote for their favourite suppliers against four criteria: excellence in product range; value for money; service levels; and IBA Group support. The supplier who gains the largest points increase is named as the ‘Most Improved Supplier’ for that year. “I was delighted to have been able to award
Manrose with ‘Most Improved Supplier 2020’. We have a long history with Manrose, with the company having been a supplier to the Group for the past 22 years. The Award is decided by comparing a supplier’s scores from the previous year to the scores this year. The suppliers are then ranked on the basis of that improvement. Manrose score improved by 8%, an excellent improvement,” said Paul Jenner, IBA chief operating officer. “A big thank you to all the valued customers who voted for us, your vote
and recognition is most appreciated. This third-party accreditation from our customers means so much to us at Manrose” said Lee Warren, sales director – Distribution at Manrose. “As a manufacturer we continually strive to provide quality, reliable products at superb prices for our customers. It’s great to be recognised for that in this way.”
ewnews.co.uk A range of Manrose’s reliable, effective
ventilation products are available via the IBA including the new QF100 Quiet Fan, the Silent Fan Conceal, the Showerlite and Showerlite LED and the Mixed Flow Range which provides solutions for a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Manrose has also recently launched two new
digital channels to make it even easier for customers to access the product information they need. Their new website
www.manrose.co.uk is easy-to-use and navigate
so customers can find ventilation information quickly and easily whilst being able to access the website across a range of mobile devices as well as on a laptop or PC. Meanwhile the ‘My Manrose’ app makes it simple for electricians, wholesalers and DIYers to find the right product for the job quickly and easily, but it also allows them to check technical brochures on site to help speed-up installation. Wholesalers can show customers the My Manrose app instead of flicking through brochures trying to find the right product.
For further information on all products and services offered by Manrose telephone 01753 691399 or visit
www.manrose.co.uk
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