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BUSINESSNEWS

Japanese window industry
visits ‘world leading’ BFRC

»»A delegation of
representatives of the Japanese window
industry visited BFRC on 3rd November to
learn how BFRC, the UK’s leading window
and doorset energy ratings system, was
launched and developed.

The Japanese window industry is looking
into creating a similar system to that provided
by BFRC and specifically came to the UK to
meet the BFRC team.
BFRC’s Chairman Giles Willson, and
managing Director Chris Mayne, welcomed
the visitors, Chris commented: “BFRC was
delighted to host this visit and share our
knowledge, experience our technical expertise
and history of operating one of the most
successful and oldest established ratings
systems is much in demand.
The Japanese industry visit is the latest

manifestation of what is worldwide interest
and the NSG for arranging this meeting.
Phil Brown, European Regulatory
Marketing Manager, for NSG group added:
“NSG Group is part of the industry body in
Japan looking at window and doorset energy
ratings. Sharing the learning gained from
launching, operating and growing a successful
system could be invaluable.”
For more information regarding the BFRC
visit www.BRFC.org

Small Businesses picking up the fraud tab
British businesses have paid out more than £878,000 over the last three years due to
hackers successfully accessing cardholder data, according to figures from Worldpay.
»»Of those companies whose
customer card data was hacked in 2013,
61% were small companies. Businesses in the
electrical, hardware and automotive industries
have had more card data security breaches
than any other, followed by pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics, and clothing retailers.
Worldpay’s data shows that the number
of credit and debit cards at risk from security
breaches in the UK has grown by a staggering
1518% since 2012, from under 200,000 cards

to more than 3 million in 2013.
At least 6.57 million cards have been put at
risk over the past three years.
Worldpay’s Managing Director, Dave
Hobday, said: “Small businesses are easy prey
and a data breach can be financially crippling,
just the investigation alone can cost thousands
of pounds, not to mention fines and loss of
reputation. Knowing the risks and practicing
good security will protect you and your
customers in the long term.”

For more information visit
www.worldpay.com

Celebrating glazing in 2014
“Aldridge Security is delighted that 2014 is set to become
the best turnover year in the company’s history.
“The strategic integration of a comprehensive PVCu replacement range
into our existing product portfolio, along with our competitive pricing policy has
seen our sales in this sector double in the past 12 months, and with a number of
exciting initiatives to further enhance our range, 2015 is set to be an exciting year.”
Pat Cook, Managing Director – Aldridge Security
Aldridge Security visit: aldridgesecurity.co.uk

Wishing you a merry
Christmas and a
prosperous New Year

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