INDUSTRYNEWS
Unique colour
for awardingwinning
development
Freefoam provided a bespoke
shade of on-trend grey for the
roofline of awarding-winning
Linden Homes development at
Graylingwell Park, Chichester.
Using its innovative Colormax
technology Freefoam
manufactured a new colour
called Quartz Grey to match
exactly the specified windows
and doors.
Freefoam New Build Manager,
Chris Fenney explained “As
preferred supplies of roofline
products to Linden Homes we
already have a close working
relationship and on this large
development we were asked to
provide fascia and soffit in an
identical shade to already specified
window frames and doors. We
were able to assess the colour
composition of these items and
use our expert knowledge to blend
a unique mix of stabilisers and
pigments to create an exact colour
match.” Colin St John, Freefoam
UK General Manager, added:
“This development by Linden
Homes is a perfect example of
how Freefoam is responding to the
changing housebuilding market.
We offer a solution to smaller
and medium sized builders with
our off-the-shelf range and give
specifiers of larger developments
the opportunity to match roofline
to other external elements.”
www.freefoam.com
GGF NEW
PRESIDENT’S FIRST
RECEPTION A
GREAT SUCCESS
Brian Baker, 21st President of
the GGF, met members, staff,
suppliers and the media at his
first official Reception held
on 27 February at the GGF’s
London offices.
More than 60 guests attended
the Reception to welcome Brian
Baker of Glassolutions SaintGobain and also to pay tribute
to outgoing President, Mark
Warren for his hard work during
his busy two year tenure.
In his welcoming speech,
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief
Executive said, “I welcome
Brian as the new President and
look forward to working with
him throughout his Presidency.
His contribution to the GGF
Board, Groups, Committees
and publications over the last
five years has been immense
and I have no doubt he will
continue in this vein.” Brian
said, “I am truly honoured that
the Board of Directors have
placed their faith in me to be
the Federation’s President. I’ll
do my very best to continue
the work of GGF on all fronts,
from political campaigning to
maintaining the high technical
standards and also to ensure that
GGF Members get the support
and guidance they need on the
many complex issues affecting
our industry.”
Nigel Rees concluded, “On
behalf of all Members and all
connected with the Federation,
I wish Brian all the very best in
continuing the success of the
GGF over the next two years.”
FENSA WELCOMES MARK AS NEW CHAIR
Mark Warren has succeeded Mike Sansom
as the new Chair of FENSA.
As the largest Competent Persons Scheme
which is the only scheme asked for by
homeowners* the FENSA board consists of
a broad range of trade bodies, federations,
glazing manufacturers and installation
companies, and receives input from consumer
groups and Government.
Chris Mayne, Managing Director of FENSA
commented: “We are pleased to welcome
Mark on board as the new Chair. His level of
experience across our industry makes him well
qualified to provide a strong contribution to
the leadership and work of FENSA. We would
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also like to take the opportunity to thank
Mike Sansom for all his time and support
during his chairmanship and his continual
commitment towards FENSA. Both Mark and
Mike will continue working together on the
FENSA Board.”
During 2014, FENSA is supporting its
registered businesses to transition to ‘Certified
Installer’ status and achieve the industry’s
Minimum Technical Competencies – both of
which are Government requirements with a
deadline of June 2014.
*Source: BBC Wales
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