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FEBRUARY 2014 PRO INSTALLER
PRO NEWS
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GGF WELCOMES
NEW PRESIDENT
The GGF’s Presidency changed hands on 1st January
2014 with Brian Baker of Glassolutions Saint Gobain
taking over from Mark Warren of Lister Trade
Frames, whose two year tenure ended in December.
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive said: “I warmly welcome Brian
as new GGF President and thank
Mark for all his sterling work during
his Presidency. It is pleasing that
both Brian and Mark, as Immediate
Past President, will continue working together on many areas of the
Federation.”
Brian, a GGF Board member for five
years, commented, “I am delighted to
take over the role of President. Mark has
overseen some fundamental changes in the
structure and operations of the GGF following the Strategy Review, and I hope to
be able to build on both his and the GGF’s
success.”
Mark Warren remains on the GGF Board
for the next 12 months to ensure continuity. Mark said: “Having worked with Brian
for a few years, I welcome his appointment as President. I have no doubt he is
up to the challenges ahead both in the
GGF and in the industry.”
‘I welcome his appointment’
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Severe Weather & Rising
Energy Costs Boosts Enquiries
TrustMark, the Government endorsed quality
mark for tradesmen, has recorded its greatest
year to date for tradesmen details displayed
on the website (www.trustmark.org.uk).
Window installers and glaziers saw
the largest rise in 2013, primarily
due to homeowners wanting to cut
their rising energy costs.
In 2013 more than five million search
results were provided to homeowners who
used the website and telephone helpline
to find local tradesmen.
‘a result of a number
of increased marketing
initiatives carried
out during 2013’
Severe weather conditions across the UK
contributed significantly to the December
growth in demand for flood recovery specialists, fence installers and underground
waterproofing specialists.
Stuart Carter, Head of PR & Marketing
at TrustMark, said: “Soaring energy prices
coupled with extreme weather have been
key contributors for homeowners seeking out our tradesmen last year. We are
delighted to see such high figures as it
shows that consumers are searching for
qualified and reputable tradesman to do
their work rather than looking on any ‘find
a trader’ websites, which carry out little or
no checks on the firms they are listing.
“TrustMark tradesmen’s details have been
increasing year on year and this has been
a result of a number of increased marketing initiatives carried out during 2013,
improved website activity and working
closely in partnership with Government
departments, our membe