STOP PRESS: Certificated installers did extremely well at the CORGI Awards in September 2007, winning a total of 5 awards from 140 entries, only 17 of which were from Certificated installers.
There were a further 5 Certificated installers short listed as well and proportionately this is an amazing result. Congratulations to them all.
The winners were:
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Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing - Gas Safety Initiative Local Authority and Installer of the Year North of England
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Heat Energy & Associated Technology Limited - Apprentice of the Year (Aisling Megahey)
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Town & Country Gas Ltd - Installer of the Year Central England
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Swale Heating Ltd - Installer of the Year South of England
The shortlist included T A Horn for Apprentice of the Year, Heat Energy & Associated Technology Limited for Installer of the Year Northern Ireland and 3 for Installer of the Year UK - Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing, Town & Country Gas Ltd and Swale Heating Ltd.
Certification by CORGI makes a difference. Businesses who have achieved this certification are positive about the benefits it has brought:
“Rule & Parker’s CORGI Certification achievement was instrumental in the procurement of a five year partnership contract with Fenland District Council. Despite not being the cheapest tender, Rule & Parker has been awarded the contract because of our partnership abilities, which includes the very important area of gas quality control. Through our CORGI Certification we were able to demonstrate that we are serious about all aspects of quality”. Gary Rule, Rule & Parker
“We are even more focused and constantly monitor our processes to improve efficiency, quality and provide a first class service to customers”. Terry Howells, Morgan & Fone Services Ltd
“With the publicity received we initially achieved substantial growth in the private sector and we have since increased the number of local authority and housing associations to our customer base”. Norrie Campbell, WRB Gas (Contracts) Ltd
“We see the achievement of CORGI Certification as being another step in the right direction in providing a quality service to our customers; it has enhanced our existing good practices and helped us to improve the areas where we were lacking”. Paul Hinks, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Housing Maintenance
“It has benefited our business by giving us set procedures across the company, thus creating a platform that the business can be built on while maintaining control and continuity. The focus that CORGI Certification gave us in relation to our working methods has led us to make further improvements in the fields of Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and Training”. Alan Errington, Read & Errington
“An improvement in the confidence of existing gas services customers, who see it as an investment in quality control and assurance”. Martin Dixon, Martin Dixon Limited
“We have recently had an Audit Commission inspection which has stated that we have “strong, robust and clear management systems in place” with regard to gas safety. As a result, we have been contacted (as a direct recommendation by the Audit Commission) by various other local Authorities/Housing Associations asking for advice on setting up management systems. The publicity has been excellent and, as a result, confidence and morale is sky high”. Ernie Robinson, East Durham Homes Ltd
“Reassurance for customers of full competence of the company to obtain a high degree of work standards”. John Braine, J B Heating Ltd
“We have won a contract for gas servicing and responsive repairs with a People First Housing in Manchester for approximately 250 houses. Their people were very impressed with us having certification and it was accepted without question we were the preferred choice against other contractors even though we were not the lowest quote/cost to carry out the work.” John Corr, New Charter Building Company
CORGI Certification is of major importance to the company and our clients and reflects the importance the company attaches to the work and how it is handled. It gives our clients the confidence to know that our work is carried out to the highest standard and the procedures in place can deal with their need to meet the residence requirements and are flexible enough to meet ever changing requirements.” Chris Riley, Swale Heating Ltd
Further information is available from CORGI Certification by calling 0870 401 2311 or by emailing CC@trustcorgi.com