Industry Update
A better “VEW” for the future
A bright new day has dawned for TLW | The Lightworks, and with it comes a whole new brand name. From now on, all our own manufactured lighting products will be sold under our brand name VEW.
The VEW branding is all about simplicity and ease of use, because that’s a big part of what we do. It’s easy to buy from us, because we always provide the best possible products regardless of your choice. It’s easy to get your purchases, because we can deliver to any schedule. And it’s easy to create the perfect ambience in a space, thanks to our in-depth understanding of our product range and our love for lighting.
As a retailer, you know the value of lighting in a room. It can radically change its appearance and a customer’s reaction to it. Good lighting can make a £10,000 kitchen look like a £20,000 one. We’re glad you agree.
Date announced for KBSA AGM & National Meeting 2017
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Thomas Dudley passes new ISO standards ahead of 2018 deadline
Thomas Dudley Ltd, the market-leading bathroom and washroom products manufacturer based in the West Midlands is delighted to announce the successful transition to the new ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System standard, 20 months ahead of the September 2018 deadline. Dudley is committed to providing high quality products and customer satisfaction. The audit process took place January 2017 and the assessment was completed with 0 nonconformities effectively transitioning into the new ISO 14001: 2015 standard. The transition arrives 20 months ahead of the September 2018 deadline and only circa 5% of companies BSI have made the transition at present.
The Company has also successfully completed the transition to the new ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard, again 20 months ahead of schedule.
Anthony Dugmore, Thomas Dudley’s Quality Assurance Manager commented: “This is fantastic news as it conforms with our company values and also presents how advanced and effective our Environmental Management and Quality Systems have become. Being a UK Manufacturer, we have a corporate social responsibility and our accreditations to 9001 and 14001 provide customers with the reassurance of knowing they are working with an assured supplier.” ISO standards provide tools and advice for companies who take pride in delivering the best they can regarding customer satisfaction and product quality. The standard is based on numerous quality management principles, such as a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continuous improvement. For any other information please visit
www.thomasdudley.co.uk or for ISO standards
www.iso.org.
44 BKU MARCH 2017
he Kbsa is pleased to announce the date of the 2017 AGM & National Meeting, which will take place on Tuesday 03 October in Stratford upon Avon.
Details will be announced in the coming months but the popular ‘Meet the Corporates’ morning which was introduced last year will be expanded and improved for 2017. The format of a lunchtime AGM followed by the conference will be maintained with a selection of interesting and relevant speakers. Topics covered will include business planning in uncertain times and others designed to give delegates practical tips and tools that they can take back to their businesses. Acting Kbsa CEO and Consultant Uwe Hanneck commented: “We had a record turnout last year and the significant changes we introduced were all well received.
“We have some exciting plans in hand and can promise attendees that it will be an event not to be missed.” The Awards Dinner will be held on the same evening providing an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the best designers in the KBB industry. These hotly contended awards have become a must for retailers wanting to promote good design and business practice as well as gain valuable publicity for their showroom.
Booking details will be announced in the coming months but in the meantime if anyone requires further details or wishes to secure their place, please contact the Kbsa office on
info@kbsa.org.uk
THE KBSA COLUMN
More details are available from The KBSA
www.kbsa.org.uk or call 01623 818808
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