INDUSTRYNEWS
FENSA NOTIFICATIONS FLATTEN OFF
Notifications of replacement windows and doors in domestic properties in the second
quarter of 2014 are up just 0.54%* on the same period last year, FENSA reports.
This represents a slowing down
in the growth of installations
figures. In comparison, the
second quarter of 2013 saw an
increase of 8.53% over 2012.
April was up 3.7% on 2013,
May up 1.2% and June was down
3.3%.
Commenting on the figures,
FENSA Managing Director Chris
Mayne, said:
“We need to ask whether the
installation market has currently
peaked.
‘slowing down’
“A number of other indicators
and some commentators have
predicted a slowdown in the
construction sector. Also, June
could be an anomaly. June 6 saw
the deadline for FENSA installers
to Transition to Certified Installer
and a number had their accounts
frozen, meaning they were unable
to advise us of installations.”
According to DCLG, some 89%
of all window installations are
covered by FENSA.
* Calculated from the most
up to date window and door
installation figures notified to
FENSA in April, May and June
2014.
www.fensa.org.uk
Crystal sponsored
rider wins National
Championship
Bridget Andrews, Crystal sponsored
winner of the 2013/14 National Ladies
Point to Point Championship.
Crystal sponsored jockey, Bridget Andrews
has won the 2013/14 National Ladies Point
to Point Championship.
Based at her father’s racing yard in
Bedfordshire, Bridget has been riding since she
was six years old and has horse racing in her
blood. Bridget said: “I’m thrilled to have won
the title and would like to thank Crystal for
their continued faith and support”.
Crystal Direct, the No. 1 trade fabricator
for choice and colour, has sponsored Bridget
since 2011. Crystal Chairman Martin Randall
added: “We’re delighted for Bridget. Winning
the National Championships is a huge
achievement and we’ve been happy to support
Bridget over the past few years and track her
progress. Well done Bridget!”
For further information on
Crystal Direct call
01462 489 900 or visit
www.crystal-direct.co.uk.
Ritec International awarded Safe
Contractor Second Year Running
Ritec International has been
awarded the Safe Contractor
Accreditation as part of its
continued commitment to
safety across all of its services for the second year in a row.
Under the Safe Contractor
system, businesses undergo a
thorough vetting process, which
examines health and safety
procedures and their track record
for safe practice. This gives
Ritec a complete health and
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safety portfolio to help ease the
ever- more stringent health and
safety requirements in today’s
workplace.
Martin Burkett, Health &
Safety Manager, commented:
“Being awarded the Safe
Contractor accreditation
demonstrates our commitment to
maintaining the highest possible
standards for the health and safety
of our employees, sub-contractors
and customers.”
Having the Safe Contractor
status adds yet another level of
co