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Approved Tester Scheme launched.

Following on from the success of the Approved Distributor scheme launched in 2008 the Construction Fixings Association is now launching a similar Scheme for companies it recognises as being competent in the important field of testing 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.

The testing of fixings on site can be a vital stage in the process of confirming the correct specification of fixing for a specific base material (except when a fixing has an ETA in which case testing is unnecessary) or it may be needed to validate the quality of installation. In order that specifiers and contractors can located companies they can rely on for these services the CFA has established a scheme to accredit companies in 6 different categories following a successful application and proof of competency on the part of their staff (Competent Testers), evidence of appropriate calibrated test equipment and adherence to the CFA test procedure and reporting formats. Accreditation for General Purpose Testing in particular requires all potential Competent Testers to attend a training course which covers basic anchor technology as well as testing procedures, some of which have been developed by the CFA.
The new section on the website contains a full listing of all members of the scheme with outline details of their capability – full details, including the names of Competent Testers in each chosen category, are shown on the member’s own page with a link to their website.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.