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| First Approved Distributor Event |
 The first Event for Approved Distributors, expected to become an annual fixture on the CFA calendar, was held at the National Motorcycle Museum on 25 September 2008. Attended by 32 delegates, including two from Ireland, the meeting gave an ideal opportunity for members of this exiting new scheme to exchange ideas and meet the principals and staff from the Full Members of the Construction Fixings Association.
Phil Matten, Editor of Fastener & Fixing magazine, gave a fascinating insight to the factors influencing the global market for fixings. Steve Richards of 2K polymer systems ltd - shown here – outlined the recent developments in resin anchoring systems and Mark Salmon, General Manager of the CFA, introduced the members to the latest scheme for improving standards in the industry – the Approved Tester Scheme. This scheme, open to Approved Distributors and other companies who test fixings, will enable companies who can demonstrate that they have the necessary equipment and trained staff to be recognised as competent in this important aspect of fixings safety. It is expected to raise standards throughout the industry and is further evidence of the Construction Fixings Association’s commitment to supporting all stakeholders in the fixings chain. Training will be provided to all applicants to ensure that they are not only knowledgeable in how to test fixings but are also familiar with the key elements of fixings technology. The scheme is expected to become operational by 1 February 2009.
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| Approved Tester Scheme launched.
(7/7/2009) |
| Following on from the success of the Approved Distributor scheme launched in 2008 the CFA is now launching a similar Scheme for companies it recognises as being competent in the important field of testing construction Fixings on site. Companies may already be Approved Distributors or they may be specialist companies who do not sell fixings but have the required expertise in testing fixings. To find your nearest Approved Tester click on APPROVED TESTERS in the navigation bar.
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| First Approved Distributor Event
(2/10/2008) |
| The first Approved Distributors annual Event was held at the National Motorcycle Museum on 25 September 2008 and attended by 32 delegates. Presentation topics included world fixings markets, resin anchoring systems, avoiding fixing failures and the new CFA scheme for Approved Testers.
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| International Members welcomed into CFA.
(17/7/2008) |
| Although essentially a UK based organisation the CFA includes as Full Members companies with European roots and world wide marketing interests. International Membership has been set up for companies in overseas markets who sell Full Members products - even under own branding arrangements - who share our key objective of ENSURING BEST FIXINGS PRACTICE
and meet our high standards in Customer Service - Technical Support and Commercial Integrity.
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| Approved Distributor Scheme launched.
(7/4/2008) |
| The CFA took a bold step into the future on 1 April 2008 when it launched a scheme inviting carefully selected Approved Distributors to join as Associate Members.
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| Spit Fixings rejoins CFA
(12/6/2007) |
| ITW Construction Products have rejoined the CFA under the Spit brand after a five year absence. Mr David Eastley, Managing Director said – 'The CFA now has exciting plans for the future in supporting specifiers, users and distributors and this fits in well with our plans for the Spit brand.'
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| CFA now a company limited by Guarantee
(26/2/2007) |
| The Construction Fixings Association is now a Company Limited by Guarantee.
In order to move forward even more strongly and build on the reputation which the CFA has gained since its inception in 1979 the members have formed themselves into a non-profit making company. Click for more details.
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