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Insulation and drylining distributor increases its UK footprint Sheffield-headquartered Galaxy Insulation & Dry Lining has opened a 37,000 sq ft depot in Newcastle. The Newcastle team is made up of a group of local and knowledgeable industry specialists led by Stephen Mann, who has more than 20 years’ experience in insulation and drylining distribution. Managing Director, Tracy Shepherd, said the launch of the Newcastle depot marked a major step forward, adding: “We have always wanted a presence in the North East but knew it was vital to have a local team with the right experience and understanding of what customers in the area expect.” www.galaxyinsulation.co.uk Rockfon launches loyalty programme for ceilingfixers Acoustic solutions manufacturer, Rockfon, has launched a loyalty programme for suspended ceiling installers. Called MyRockfon, loyalty clubmembers can earn rewards when they purchase Rockfon products, complete surveys or share photos of their Rockfon projects. Prizes include great quality merchandise, invitations to events and options to donate points to charity. Free to join, members will be able to access regular offers and access technical information and guides which are not available on Rockfon’s main website. To be eligible to join, MyRockfon members must regularly install suspended ceilings and be based in the UK or Ireland. my.rockfon.co.uk The Amron Architectural brand has undergone an exciting transformation. Jonathan Reed, Managing Director at Amron Architectural said, “Our new identity gives us consistency, structure and confidence. The new look is bold, simplified, creative and versatile; words which reflect all of our product offering.” Throughout 2021, Amron will be releasing new initiatives including ‘Ask Amron’, where customers can request advice to obtain the best creative mesh solutions for any project. www.amronarchitectural.co.uk The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) have merged to form Timber Development UK (TDUK). This brings together the timber supply chain, facilitating greater dialogue and opportunities to promote timber’s positive benefits to climate change. The brand names of TTF and TRADA, now owned by TDUK, will continue to operate separately during 2021, while services are integrated under a common management plan. A TDUK website will be developed soon but for now, please refer to www.ttf.co.uk and www.trada.co.uk Amron Architectural unveils new brand identity TTF and TRADA become Timber Development UK NEWS BeadMaster welcomes new Business DevelopmentManager Interior finishing product manufacturer, BeadMaster, has strengthened its UK team with the appointment of a new Business Development Manager. With more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the construction industry, Des Pritchard’s role will see him generate new business with distributors and develop current relationships with electrical and plastering companies, main contractors, sub-contractors and housebuilders. www.beadmaster.co.uk www.thefis.org 31 COMPANY Andy Coleman, Sales Director at aask us Ltd Des Pritchard, Business Development Manager at BeadMaster aask us Ltd appoints new Sales Director UK-based finishing solution designer and manufacturer, aask us Ltd, has appointed Andy Coleman as its new Sales Director, to launch its new glass partitions division later this spring. With more than 20 years of experience within the manufacturing industry and an extensive background in partition sales, Andy has the knowledge needed to bring high quality systems to market. www.aask.us Join MyRockfon to earn rewards when you buy Rockfon products, complete surveys or share photos of your Rockfon projects