THE EVERY METRE COUNTS 2015 PUSH-FIT PEOPLE

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THE EVERY METRE COUNTS 2015 PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
John Guest Speedfit Limited
Horton Road, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 8JL, England.
Tel: 01895 449233 Fax: 01895 420321
www.speedfit.co.uk | www.speedfitUFH.co.uk
THE
PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
Technical Help Desk: 01895 425333
Keeping you connected with the wor ld leading manufacturer.
NEWSLETTER ISSUE 004 | MARCH 2015
EVERY METRE COUNTS 2015
WIN A BIKE WITH JG LAYFLAT® PIPE
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and JG LAYFLAT®
are registered trademarks of John Guest International Limited
© Copyright 2015.
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www.speedfit.co.uk
CASE STUDY
EXPERT
CONTACT CARDS
LATEST
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Speedfit Support
Our Sales Team
Layflat Pipe Competition
PUSH-FIT WELCOME
THE
PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
CONTENTS
WELCOME
P03. NEWS
WELCOME TO THE MARCH EDITION OF
‘THE PUSH-FIT PEOPLE’.
JG Aura App
New Website
P07. CASE
STUDY
North Lodge - JG Aura
P09. COVER
STORY
Every Metre Counts
P11. PUSH-FIT
EXPERT
Ask Speedfit Support
P13. PUSH-FIT
SUPPORT
Onsite Installation Advice
P15. DATES
Push-fit diary
Push-fit latest
CONTACT
John Guest Speedfit Limited
Horton Road,
West Drayton,
Middlesex
UB7 8JL,
England.
Tel: 01895 449233 Fax: 01895 420321
Email: [email protected]
www.speedfit.co.uk | www.speedfitUFH.co.uk
Technical Help Desk: 01895 425333
2014 is already becoming a
challenging for the title when racing gets underway in April.
The new stand is much improved when compared to the
distant memor y, we enjoyed
I look forward to meeting some of you at the race events.
previous version and is now available for our stockists to
order (see page 16).
such a fantastic year in terms
of sales growth and for tunately
Furthermore, I’m delighted to announce that in conjunction
the momentum has flowed into
with the race season we will be launching our JG Layflat®
Finally those of you that are attending the Ecobuild
Quar ter one of this year.
pipe competition “Every Metre Counts”. We are offering
Exhibition please come and see us on stand N2180. We will
customers a chance to win a brand new Kawasaki 1000cc
be previewing the soon to be launched JG Aura Wireless
Following our recent official race bike unveiling I’m pleased
ZX-10R “wrapped” in JG Speedfit race livery. Our mid
TRV (more information on page 16) and you can also view
to confirm that we are continuing our sponsorship of
season prize draw will see a lucky customer and their
our competition Kawasaki ZX-10R!!
motorcycle racing. However 2015 sees us step up in class
partner win a fantastic weekend break to the popular Dutch
to the British Superbike series as ‘title’ sponsors of the GB
round of the BSB in Assen (see page 05 for details).
business and loyalty is greatly appreciated.
Moto Team – JG Speedfit Kawasaki. Both talented riders
James Ellison and James Westmorland, and the team will be
Following huge customer demands I’m pleased to announce
the launch of our new JG Speedfit fittings display stand.
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As always a big thank you to all of our customers, your
[email protected]
Mike Riseley - UK Director of Sales
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PUSH-FIT NEWS
THE
PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
PUSH-FIT NEWS
SPEEDFIT NEWS
NEW
WEBSITE
are fortunate to have a huge installer customer base
that is incredibly loyal to our brand and products. I
couldn’t think of a better way to reward that loyalty
by offering installers the chance to win a brand new
Ford Transit Connect. Furthermore, throughout the
competition we carried out monthly prize draws and
lucky winners were selected each winning a quantity of
our JG Layflat pipe coils.”
Our products evolve constantly and so are the means
we use to showcase our most innovative developments.
In support of this, we are very excited to announce the
launch of our brand new website, which was designed
to give a particularly visual focus on our products and
their functionalities.
Congratulations to Tom Claridge and to all monthly
prize draw winners!
The new speedfit.co.uk website is now easily accessible
from a mobile phone or a tablet and is full of product
installation videos explaining how to best use our JG
Speedfit ranges. Why not check it out for yourself?
ON-SITE
DELIVERS INSIGHT
JG Speedfit is looking forward to taking part in the
second phase of the Installer On-Site initiative - the
interactive tour developed by Installer Magazine, in
association with Plumb Center.
JG AURA
APP
Available free for iOS, Android and Windows phone
users, our new JG Aura App gives you complete
control of your heating system from the palm of
your hand.
Now you can remotely regulate both
radiators and Underfloor Heating zones at
your home, no matter where you are.This
gives you the unparalleled convenience
of determining which zones are to
be heated, at what temperature
and at what time. All done while
away from your work place,
from the airport, or even
when on a holiday - as
long as you have access
to the internet. Early
indication in terms of
app downloads confirms
this is quickly becoming
the homeowners’ choice of
UFH controls.
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‘EVERY METRE COUNTS 2014’
WINNER ANNOUNCED
We are delighted to announce the winner of 2014’s JG
Layflat® pipe competition - ‘Every Metre Counts’.
The brand new Ford Transit Connect Van went to
Tom Claridge from TD Claridge Plumbing & Heating,
Kent, who purchased the winning JG Layflat® coil from
Maidstone Plumbing Centre, Kent.
Tom collected his Ford Transit Connect from our
Head Office and enjoyed a factory tour where he was
impressed to see the production of fittings he uses on
a daily basis.
Installer On-Site provides an ideal opportunity for
plumbers and heating engineers to gain additional
knowledge of working methods and products.
Lasting no more than an hour and using a combination
of pre-recorded video modules, live presentations and
interactive audio response technology, installers need
only invest a short period of their busy day to get a
heads-up on the latest developments in the parts,
valves and fittings products category of a number of
manufacturers, including JG Speedfit.
For more details and tour schedule please visit
www.installeronsite.com
Tom said he couldn’t believe he won the van and
continued, “I was brought up with JG Speedfit. The
fittings are more presentable than other systems and
are great because of how easy it is to use them. Also,
launching JG Layflat® pipe brought JG Speedfit into
their own, as it is so much easier to use than PEX coils
with more memory.”
Mike Riseley, UK Director of Sales, confirmed that the
competition was a complete success and commented,
“I would like to thank each individual that purchased
our product and entered the competition. I believe we
For more information follow us on Twitter, Facebook and
YouTube. Please check our website for career opportunities.
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PUSH-FIT SPONSOR
THE
PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
RACE
DATES
DONINGTON PARK GP
ROUND 1: 04 - 05 APR
BRANDS HATCH INDY
ROUND 2: 17 - 19 APR
OULTON PARK
ROUND 3: 02 - 04 MAY
SNETTERTON 300
ROUND 4: 19 - 21 JUN
KNOCKHILL
ROUND 5: 03 - 05 JUL
BRANDS HATCH GP
ROUND 6: 17 - 19 JUL
THRUXTON
ROUND 7: 31 - 02 JUL
CADWELL PARK
ROUND 8: 21 - 23 AUG
OULTON PARK
ROUND 9: 04 - 06 SEP
TT CIRCUIT ASSEN
ROUND 10: 18 - 20 SEP
SILVERSTONE GP
ROUND 11: 02 - 04 OCT
We are delighted to officially announce the title
sponsorship of the GBmoto Kawasaki team,
competing in this year’s MCE British Superbike
Championship season.
With the GBmoto team rapidly progressing through
the ranks of the MCE British Superbike Championship,
2014 saw them cement themselves as one of the
strongest in the country. Now entering their second
season as the officially supported Kawasaki entry, the
JG Speedfit Kawasaki team, as it will be known, are
looking to take another step forward in their attempt
to claim the prestigious 2015 BSB title.
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Mike Riseley, UK Director of Sales said, “We’re really
excited to be associated with such a professional
and ambitious team as GBmoto and are thoroughly
looking forward to joining them on their 2015 BSB
title campaign. We look forward to inviting a selection
of our customers to our VIP race day hospitality
events. Last year was extremely popular, however this
step up in class to BSB will enable us to improve the
customer experience.”
BRANDS HATCH GP
ROUND 12: 16 - 18 OCT
Go JG Speedfit Kawasaki!
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PUSH-FIT CASE STUDY
THE
PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
COMFORT WITH JG AURA
NORTH LODGE, NORTH RD, CARDIFF
THE PROJECT
Built by GPC Services, the recently constructed
North Lodge house is well located in the heart of the
picturesque Welsh Capital, right next to the colossal
site of the gorgeous Cardiff Castle. The house has a
total quadrature of 121.09m2 and comprises of a
master bedroom, kitchen, lounge, hall and a utility room.
With a view to being as energy efficient as possible, the
ultimate solution for heat distribution throughout the
house was decided to be underfloor heating. The UFH
concept alone offers great system control, concentrates
warmth where needed for comfort and efficiency, and
allows for further energy bill cuts. Naturally, to boost
the energy-saving advantages of such a system an
efficient heating controls technology was also required.
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received and the on-site visits from the JG technical
team helped him immensely during all stages of the
project as it was the first time he had installed a UFH
system. He was also impressed with how easy it was to
uncoil and handle the JG Layflat® pipe, describing it as
“a wonderful product saving time and hassle”.
For the added benefit of controlling the system through
a smart device the JG Hub was installed providing an
internet enabled system. The only thing left to do was
to download the JG Aura App on the homeowner’s
smart phone and tablet, which allows for swift system
control from anywhere and at any time of the day.
JG AURA HEATING CONTROLS
Efficient system control throughout the North Lodge
house is ensured by JG Aura - the new heating controls
range by JG Speedfit.
As Gavin pointed out, having the JG Hub installed and
the JG Aura App downloaded means it is less expensive
and more convenient than having to purchase a
dedicated controller at an unreasonable price.
The system provides the capability of controlling
multiple zones, enabling the homeowner to set heating
time and temperature within each individual room
resulting in considerable energy savings. This is enabled
by JG Aura’s capability to simultaneously manage
Underfloor Heating circuits, hot water supply and
individual radiators.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Project Address: North Lodge, North Rd, Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Subcontractor:
JG Speedfit
Technical Support: Nigel Sanger - JG Speedfit Technical Manager
Project Type: New Build
Project Size: 121.09m2
Applications: Underfloor Heating &
Heating Controls
The set up of the JG Aura network at the North Lodge
house took minutes, as the JG Coordinator scanned
and paired most components instantaneously. Both
of the large UFH manifolds downstairs as well as the
upstairs radiator circuits were paired in minutes.
For more information visit www.speedfitUFH.co.uk
JG SPEEDFIT’S INVOLVEMENT
JG UNDERFLOOR
Supplied by JG Speedfit, the UFH system for the
North Lodge house was installed with the JG staple
technology.
The staple system is among the several alternatives JG
Speedfit offers for solid floor installations. It is suitable
where large areas need to be covered and is ideal for
rooms with an irregular shape. Using the screed as a
heat diffuser, the pipe was secured with staples to rigid
insulation panels placed over the concrete subfloor.
The system installer, Gavin Thomas of GT Heating,
was delighted with the after-sales support JG Speedfit
provided, commenting that the CAD drawings he
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PUSH-FIT COVER STORY
THE
PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
EVERY METRE COUNTS 2015
WIN A BIKE WITH JG LAYFLAT® PIPE
2014 proved to be a very successful year for our
JG Layflat® pipe competition when a lucky installer
won a brand new Ford Transit Connect Van.
We are excited to announce that you will once
again have the chance to win big with JG Layflat®.
Almost three years after the official market launch of
our JG Layflat® pipe, installers are still amazed at how
ultra flexible the product is. It simply lays flat and stays
flat when removed from the coil, allowing greater
control and ease of movement, which makes it possible
for a single person to meander and route the pipe as
they wish. This is the reason why our promotion this
year will yet again see the JG Layflat® pipe at its heart.
The lucky winner of the bike will be announced
at the beginning of October 2015. However in
June there will be additional prize draw giving
away a weekend break for two to attend the BSB
race event - taking place in Assen, Holland, 1920 September 2015. The package will include
flights, hotel accommodation and VIP treatment.
Promotion runs 1st April - 30th September
with the main prize draws to be held on
12th June and 12th October 2015.
For more information please visit
www.speedfit.co.uk or get in touch with
your area sales manager see P18.
This year’s competition will celebrate the fact that
we are the official title sponsor of the GBmoto
Kawasaki team competing in the 2015 MCE British
Superbike Championships. It is very exciting as the
team will compete under the name of JG Speedfit
Kawasaki, making it no surprise that the big prize for
this year’s JG Layflat® promotion is a Kawasaki bike.
By purchasing any coil of JG Layflat® you have the
opportunity to win the brand new Kawasaki ZX-10R
bike. To enter the competition all you need to do is
fill in your contact details on the back of the card
found in each JG Layflat® coil and send it back to JG
Speedfit. Alternatively, you can register for the prize
draw online at the dedicated Layflat competition page
on the company website - www.speedfit.co.uk. When
registering for the competition online, don’t forget to
enter the unique code found on the back of the card.
For those who wish to register through their
smart phone, just scan the QR code underneath.
The bike will be a road going version of the JG Speedfit
Kawasaki bike competing in the BSB Championships,
which makes the prize even more special.
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Scan Code to Enter
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PUSH-FIT EXPERT
THE
PUSH-FIT PEOPLE
ASK SPEEDFIT SUPPORT
AFTER THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF OUR NEW HEATING CONTROLS RANGE JG AURA - WE WERE OVERWHELMED WITH CUSTOMER RESPONSE. HERE ARE
SOME OF THE TOP QUESTIONS WE RECEIVED ON OUR TECHNICAL HELPLINE...
Q) WHAT IS A 4 IN 1 THERMOSTAT?
A) In order to make life easier for both stockists and
installers, we came up with a thermostat that can be
used as a Programmable Room Thermostat, A Digital
(Temperature only) Thermostat or a Hot Water timer. This
makes the JG Aura range easier to stock and install.
Not only this, but the same Thermostats can be setup
as individual units or as groups. When grouped, one
thermostat is used as a convenient central Group Controller.
Q) WHY A ZIGBEE WIRELESS NETWORK
SYSTEM AND WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?
A) In traditional 868MHz wireless systems the signal
from the thermostat travels directly to the wiring centre.
This means that the distance between the thermostat
and the receiver and the line-of-sight (i.e. obstacles, walls)
can affect reception.
The Zigbee Wireless Network is a sophisticated protocol,
which enables each powered component to act as a
repeater (picking up signals from other components and
rebroadcasting them) as well as a transmitter. Because of
this there will be many signal paths from any thermostat
to the receiver or wiring centre. The more components that
are in a system, the more paths there are to the receiver
- “A Network of Paths”.
Another advantage of using the Zigbee protocol is that
it enables a much easier set up. In traditional wireless
systems, all of the individual components need pairing or
binding together. In large systems this can be a complicated
and time-consuming business. JG Aura removes the need
for the installer to spend long hours doing this by building
in Auto Pairing.
Q) WHAT IS AUTO PAIRING?
When a Wiring Centre controlled system is first turned
on, the wiring centres (up to 8) will start to look for an
open Coordinator to pair with. A 5 second press on the
Coordinator button puts it into pairing mode, then after
a short pairing time is allowed (typically 10 seconds), the
wiring centres power light will stop flashing to indicate that
it has joined the network. Wiring centres are assigned a
number I.D. when they join the network (1-8). The wiring
centre I.D. is revealed by a short press of the white network
button on the front panel. Setup of the thermostats is
simple, requiring the user to specify the thermostat type,
the wiring centre I.D., grouping and heating zone number.
Q) IF I LOSE POWER WILL I NEED TO
SET UP THE NETWORK AGAIN?
A) No, the system will retain its settings
and programmes.
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For more information on JG Aura visit
www.speedfitUFH.co.uk
Auto set up goes even further, when the Date & Time
are entered into the first thermostat, the Coordinator
synchronizes all other thermostats automatically.
The addition of a JG Hub provides the benefit of
online App control and future software updates for
the JG Aura System.
The Coordinator should be left on permanently to
keep the system synchronised and operational.
Q) DO I NEED MORE THAN 1 COORDINATOR
IF I HAVE A MIXED RADIATOR/UFH SYSTEM?
A) No, just the 1 Coordinator.
Q) WILL A SECOND COORDINATOR NEARBY
CAUSE PROBLEMS?
A) No, when a system is being set up initially
then the Coordinator is placed in the pairing
mode (by pressing the button for 5
seconds). Following the pairing process
the Coordinator is taken out of pairing
mode (by again pressing the button
for 5 seconds) and the system
information is locked in.
A) Auto pairing is achieved by a Coordinator, a component
used as part of every JG Aura wireless installation.
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PUSH-FIT SUPPORT
THE
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PUSH-FIT SUPPORT
ONSITE
INSTALLATION ADVICE
At JG Speedfit we think that the project site is the best
environment to provide our customers with installation advice
and training. For that purpose we have created an extensive
field based JG Technical Support Team.
Putting an underfloor heating system together can be a
demanding task for a first time installer and our experienced
nationwide team are committed to give confidence and
assurance to anyone using our products.
Our JG Speedfit UFH concept offers great flexibility and
variability of installation options for solid, suspended and
existing/retrofitted floors. It is of crucial importance for
installers to make an informed decision when choosing the
right UFH methodology for the right floor type. Plumbing
professionals should also have the necessary skills that will
enable them to install a ‘healthy’ and efficient UFH system and
here is where our technical support team is most helpful.
Different product and installation options can be discussed
to help ensure that the heating system achieves its objectives.
By being on site our team can offer practical tips and spot
potential difficulties before they arise. You can be assured of
friendly help and advice throughout your entire relationship
with the JG Speedfit Technical Support Team.
During installation, you will also have your own dedicated
project manager in our CAD design team who will oversee
the project, making sure the onsite team provide top service
and advice.
For more information on how our
support team can be of help you
can contact a member of our
sales network covering your
area, or alternatively you
can get in touch with our
JG Speedfit Technical Help
Desk on: 01895 425333
[email protected]
PUSH-FIT IN SERVICE
SCALP
COOLING SYSTEM
We are always excited to see our Speedfit technology
being an integral part of concepts designed to make a
difference in people’s lives.
PUSH-FIT APPLICATIONS
PUSH-FIT APPLICATIONS
WITH
YOU EVERYDAY
Speedfit Technology is built into the DNA of all our push-fit fittings. The distinctive appeal lies within its flexibility
of application, high reliability of performance, longevity of service and suitability to a wide variety of industries.
The core technology behind a JG Speedfit plumbing fitting is the same concept incorporated in all John Guest
fittings serving the needs of industries as diverse as drinks dispense, pneumatics, automotive, water purification,
drinks vending and telecommunications.
A recent and very unusual application of our push-fit
technology is the use of JG fittings in scalp cooling systems,
which can help prevent hair loss by cancer patients
undergoing chemotherapy.
Scientists have discovered that 90% of human hair follicles
are in the actively dividing phase at any given time and
chemotherapy affects exactly these rapidly dividing cells
by attacking the hair root bulb and causing constriction to
the hair shaft, which is then more susceptible to breakage.
Engineering
The Push-fit People
By lowering the temperature of the head and scalp
immediately before, during and after the administration of
chemotherapy, blood flow to the area and specifically to
the hair follicles is reduced.This minimizes exposure to the
toxic chemicals used in chemotherapy.
Innovation
Technology
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TELECOM CONNECTIONS
PLUMBING & HEATING
Connecting Ultra Fast
Broadband Cables
UK Market Leader in
Plastic Plumbing & Heating
Systems
By preventing or reducing damage to the hair follicles, hair
loss is no longer an inevitable consequence of this kind of
cancer treatment.
The scalp cooling system is equipped with more than 40
JG connectors, and we hope it will make the treatment of
chemotherapy patients less stressful.
PUBS & BARS
AUTOMOTIVE
Connecting Beer Lines
in 95% of Bars in
Fuel & Brake Line
Connections for Luxury
Car Markets
the UK
PURE WATER
DRINKS DISPENSE
World Leader
in Water Filtration
Connection Technology
Wide Range of Connectors
for Drinks & Coffee
Dispensers
COMPRESSED AIR
Connecting Air &
Pneumatic Tubing
in Factories
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PUSH-FIT DIARY
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PUSH-FIT LATEST
THE PUSH-FIT DIARY
PUSH-FIT LATEST
OUR NEW PLUMBING AND HEATING APPLICATIONS WILL BE
SHOWCASED AT MORE THAN A HUNDRED NATIONAL AND GLOBAL
EXHIBITIONS THIS YEAR. HERE ARE DATES FOR SOME OF THE SHOWS.
INNOVATION IS AT THE CORE OF OUR PHILOSOPHY AND WE
CONSTANTLY DEVELOP NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR EVER EXPANDING
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Please look out for further information and product
launch date. In the mean time, come and see our JG
Aura TRV and complete JG Aura range at our Ecobuild,
Stand N2180.
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JG Aura TRV simply replaces traditional radiator valves,
making installation quick and easy. The new valves
are controlled wirelessly by a JG Aura thermostat
in every room and can send a signal to the JG Aura
Network that turns the boiler off when a desired room
temperature has been reached.
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For more information on these
shows and to find out about any
local events in your region please
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please get in touch with a member of our sales team
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JG Aura TRV is our new wireless thermostatic radiator
valve, which has been designed to efficiently regulate
the hot water to each radiator in your house.
This control flexibility offers great energy saving
potential as the right zones are heated at the right time
and at the desired temperature.
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Due to feedback and demand from our merchant
customers, we are pleased to announce the launch of
our much-improved JG Speedfit fittings display stand.
Full control is right in the palm of your hand with our
online JG Aura App. Available for iOS, Android and
Windows users, the app allows you to remotely control
your JG Aura TRVs from anywhere - using a phone, PC
or a tablet as long as you have access to the internet.
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This system has been developed not just for newbuild projects, but it also allows for an existing radiator
system to be turned into a smart network in a matter
of hours and with no wet plumbing work necessary.
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PUSH-FIT BEHIND THE SCENES
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BEHIND THE SCENES
THE PUSH-FIT CONTACTS
STATE OF THE
ART TEST LAB
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE OUR JG SPEEDFIT AREA SALES AND TECHNICAL TEAM ARE GROUPED
UNDER THE REGIONS THEY COVER BELOW. IN ADDITION, OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TEAM IS LISTED. PLEASE TEAR OFF AND KEEP THE CONTACT CARDS OPPOSITE.
Product assessment is essential for supplying the plumbing
market with high-quality push-fit technology and for this
purpose we continuously invest into the acquisition of state
of the art testing equipment.
NORTH EAST & SCOTLAND
Martin Quinn
Mike Garnet Simon Noble Stuart Robinson Mark Hodgson
Responsible for the analysis of all the company’s new products,
the John Guest Test Lab is run by a team of eight specialists.
Unlike most engineers, they spend the majority of their time
breaking the finished components. This is where they learn
about the strengths and weaknesses of the fittings and where
improvements can be made.
There are many tests available which are based on variations
of temperature, force, pressure, time and chemical exposure
– factors all serving to accelerate failure. It is only when tested
parts fail that the Engineering team begins to understand how
the new products can be improved.
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ASM
Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland, Tyne & Wear
ASM
Scotland (East)
ASM/TSE Scotland (West)
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Yorks, Cleveland, Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria
07725 245999
07730 052056
07764 774478
07764 568267
07720 497612
07740 695019
SENIOR RSM
ASM E Cheshire, Manchester, SE Lancs, Staffs, Glossop & Buxton
ASM Lancs, Cumbria
ASM W Cheshire, Merseyside, N Wales, Oswestry, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan
ASM Yorkshire, Huddersfield, Humberside
TSE N Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Shropshire, Staffs, W Midlands, Warwickshire
NORTH WEST
Tim Sykes
Matthew Dodwell Chris Smith Danny Hill Paul Maystone Andy Lea
The team’s involvement in projects starts from almost the
beginning and continues until long after the fittings are being
manufactured.The initial testing is on development prototypes
where tests are performed to prove design concepts.
Different types of analysis is used and it is essential that tests
are robust and reliable. These originate from various sources,
such as international standards, customer specifications and
John Guest’s own test criteria. The various requirements are
then interpreted into internal analysis systems to provide
scientific data.
07740 734819
07889 625136
07889 642295
07740 023464
07803 151040
SOUTH WEST & MIDLANDS
Thermal cycling is among the main product tests performed
at the John Guest Test Lab where the temperature is changed
from hot to cold over a set period of time, while the process
itself could last up to nine months. Pressure cycling is another
procedure used to evaluate products’ quality, which in its
essence is increasing the pressure up to 26 bar and then
releasing it – a cycle repeated over 10,000 times. As well as
heat and pressure the fittings are also exposed to chemical
compatibility testing to illustrate how resistant they could be
to different chemical environments over time.
We invest heavily in our Test Lab’s arsenal of tools, with a
fume cabinet and an elevated burst & hydrostatic tester
being the recent additions to our Research
& Development assets. These will broaden
the analysis that our experienced team can
perform and will help develop new tests that
meet the requirements of our new product
ranges and the ever-changing industry.
Our R&D philosophy is centered on our
commitment to product excellence, which
is to ensure that only the best performing
parts are manufactured – products that
meet international standards, customer
requirements and John Guest’s own
exacting specifications.
Andrew Morgans
Andy George Vacancy Mark Oliver Ben Noonan Gareth Gwillim
07720 080855
07740 734796
07912 539907
07793 309691
07921 409784
07740 695050
RSM
ASM
ASM
ASM
ASM
TSE
Devon, Cornwall, Somerset (except Bath)
South & Mid Wales
Coventry, Shropshire, W Midlands, Worcestershire, Warwickshire
Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire
Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, South & Mid Wales, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol
EASTERN
Kevin Ayres
Vacancy Paul Brown Stuart Lee Matthew Brown Tony Clelland Terry Hill
Toby Howard-Willis
07841 673358
07715 768099
07740 819519
07841 737964
07730 052057
07764 883261
07764 774459
07793 267207
RSM
ASM
ASM
ASM
ASM
ASM
TSE
TSE
Beds, West Cambs, Herts, Milton Keynes
East Cambs, Norfolk, Suffolk
N Lincs, Derbyshire (except Glossop & Buxton), Notts
Essex, M25 Essex
Northants, Leicester, S Lincs
Lincs, Notts, Derbys, Leics, Northants
Essex, Herts, Beds, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs
Mark Mills 07753 832211
ASM N.Ireland
Maurice Moates 07764 774479
TSE Ireland
Ian Kelly 00353 861734027 ASM R.O.I.
SOUTH EAST
Steve Gale
Vacancy Chris Price
Tom Wilkin James Steadman-Young Vacancy
Steve Haughey
07730 456433
07912 540240
07711 426190
07841 673453
07739 656825
07894 608222
07730 052058
RSM
ASM
ASM
ASM
ASM
ASM
TSE
IRELAND
E, EC, N, NE, NW, W London, Middlesex
Dorset, Wilts, Bath, Hants, I.O.W.
Kent, Sussex
Bucks, Oxon, Berks
SE, SW London, Surrey
Kent, Sussex, SE/SW London and Surrey
Bucks, NW/W/N/E London, Middlesex, Berks, Oxon, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Martin Nicholson 07711789744
Don Edwards 07710 004416
Roger Goodwin 07711 441086
Steve Hall 07801 383038
Nigel Sanger NATIONAL BDM Leics, Lincs, Notts, Yorkshire
BDM Cambs, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Northants, Bucks, Beds, Herts, N London, Oxon, Midlands
BDM S London, Kent, Sussex, Hants, Glos, Dorset, Somerset Cornwall, Berks, Middlesex, S Wales
BDM Cumbria, Lancs, Staffs, Derbys, Worcs, Herefordshire, N East, Shropshire, N Wales, Cheshire, Manchester, Merseyside
07764 883263 Technical Manager
FOR ANY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR RECRUITMENT SECTION ON WWW.SPEEDFIT.CO.UK
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