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 | | BVCPS HIRES NEW CONSULTANT TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ITS FURNITURE TESTING CAPABILITIES | | | Bureau Veritas | | 01/12/2005 | | | Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK (BVCPS), global leader in consumer product testing, inspections and auditing services, announces the appointment of David Hawkridge as an Independent Technical Consultant. David will be primarily responsible for supporting the development and expansion of BVCPS's furniture testing services in preparation for the facilities move to new, extensive `state-of-the-art' facilities in 2006.
Prior to joining BVCPS on a consultancy basis, David spent 13 years as Managing Director at Mobeltest Quality Services Ltd, a subsidiary of the Christie Tyler Furniture Group. Within this role, David developed a significant testing facility which provided technical advice and consultancy within the furniture industry. Following the receivership of the Christie Tyler Group earlier this year, David went on to set-up his own consultancy firm, focussing on the furniture and furnishings industry.
In his new role at BVCPS, David will be working closely with the company's established clients sharing his vast industry knowledge and will also be in close communication with BVCPS's technical specialists regarding standards and equipment requirements. David's 25 years experience within the furniture industry will assist in BVGPS's continued development in this arena. Following the recent demise of the Christie Tyler Group and the very limited furniture testing capabilities now available in the UK, BVCPS is continuing to grow its services in response to growing customer demand.
David's responsibilities will include assisting BVCPS's sales and marketing activities in developing and cementing client relationships, providing technical support, advising on relevant standards and providing relevant training material. David is a Fellow of the Institute of Quality Assurance, a former Director of British Furniture Manufacturers and an industry representative on several CEN and BSI committees. Earlier this year David was also admitted as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers; the livery company of the City of London for the furniture industry.
Alan Kirwilliam, Sales and Marketing Director at BVCPS Manchester, comments: 'David is a proven expert within the furniture testing industry with an outstanding record in similar environments and we are delighted to have him on board here at BVCPS. David's unmatched knowledge of the industry will enable us to develop the best furniture testing services possible, therefore catering for our customers' growing demands.' | |
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