TPT September 2010

I ndustry N ews

Approved certificate awarded to Saint-Gobain

integral aspects, such as factory quality control, installation procedures and on- site practice, so only the highest standard of products achieves approved status. We would like to congratulate David, Paul and the team at Saint-Gobain for being our 300 th certificate – it’s a real milestone for both parties.” Saint-Gobain PAM UK Fax: +44 115 932 9513 Website: www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk

IRON technology solutions provider Saint- Gobain PAM UK has been awarded a WRc Approved certificate for its Blutop™ range of water pipes. This approval was significant for both parties as it marks the 300 th WRc Approved certificate awarded. Dr Andy Russell, senior consultant at WRc, presented Dr David Smoker, business development director, and Paul Hancock, product manager (water and sewer) for Saint- Gobain PAM UK, with the WRc Approved certificate at the recent Wastewater seminar held by SBWWI (Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries). Dr Smoker commented, “We are extremely proud of the quality and innovation behind the Blutop range so are thrilled to have been awarded this WRc Approved certificate after such a thorough testing process. The approval is important to us as it gives independent verification of Blutop’s performance and our quality systems, and gives our customers the reassurance they need to be able to take advantage of the cost-savings that Blutop demonstrates against other materials. We are especially pleased to be celebrating the

milestone 300 th certificate with the WRc and look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.” Dr Russell, senior consultant at WRc, added,“TheWRcApprovedschemeistotally independent and offers manufacturers an opportunity to demonstrate the performance of their products for water and wastewater applications in a controlled environment. Products are put though rigorous testing to evaluate their performance in relation to the manufacturer’s claims and various

Dr David Smoker (left) and Paul Hancock (right), receiving the approval certificate

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