Pro Installer January 2016 - Issue 34 | Page 25

25 PRO INSTALLER JANUARY 2016 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 MAKING THE GRADE Brighouse-based window manufacturer Quickslide is celebrating after 58 of its production staff were presented with their certificates for completing an NVQ in ‘Performing Manufacturing Operations’ (PMO). “Therefore, we raised our game and improved the skills of our employees by putting 58 of them on a course with Track Training.” The PMO NVQ Diploma covers the skills and knowledge in one or more of a wide variety of manufacturing activities. Assessors looked for many key indicators of competent behaviour, including controlling manufacturing operations and inspecting the quality of a finished product. Michael explained that it was important to remember the operator in what has become an increasingly automated industry. “By putting our employees on a course, we know that they are critical of the manufacturing process from when the order comes in to when the window leaves on the back of a lorry. And, ultimately, our customers will benefit from that.” ‘Our success hinges on the ability of our staff to make some of the best windows in the industry’ Quickslide is known for its sliding sash windows and the company has been instrumental in making this former niche product popular while manufacturing a wide range of other styles of windows and doors. “Our success hinges on the ability of our staff to make some of the best windows in the industry,” explained Quickslide’s managing director Michael Connor. www.quickslide.co.uk To be the best best,, you need good support… and the tools to get the job done Swish Authorised Installers benefit from a nationally recognised brand and extensive marketing support AUTHORISED INSTALLER 40 YEARS IN HOME IMPROVEMENTS WE’RE EXHIBITING AT THE FIT SHOW 2016 VISIT US ON STAND NUMBER 128 To be the best, call 0808 178 3040