The Construction Products Association welcomed the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Business and Energy to an exhibition showcasing innovative and sustainable construction products manufactured in the UK.
Taking place in the main public lobby of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills headquarters in London, the showcase features exhibits from names including Aggregate Industries, BDR Thermea, Bosch Group, British Coatings Federation, British Ceramic Tile, Kingspan, Polypipe and Saint-Gobain.
Visiting the exhibition yesterday afternoon, Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon said: “The construction products market is worth billions to the economy each year supplying projects of all sizes across the country and overseas with quality British-made goods.
“This showcase held by the Construction Products Association demonstrates just how innovative and world-leading the sector is, and is just one of the ways Government and industry is working together to challenge outdated perceptions that as a country we don't make anything anymore.”
Construction Products Association Chief Executive Diana Montgomery said: “We appreciate this opportunity to highlight the economic impact, innovation and sustainable development of our industry’s various members, which include steel, timber, plastics, minerals, glass, insulation, ceramics, heating and boilers, coatings and other businesses.
“These range from multi-nationals to SME’s and directly employ 300,000 people across the UK. The exhibit is only a very small sample of the cutting edge and ‘green’ products and solutions our members produce. It also reflects the very high tech manufacturing processes behind the seemingly simplest products.”
The exhibition is taking place until 26 April 2013.
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The Construction Products Association represents the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products, components and fittings. The Association acts as the voice of the construction products sector, representing the industry-wide view of its members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Diana Montgomery
Chief Executive
Construction Products Association
Tel : 020 7323 3770
Fax : 020 7323 0307
E-mail: diana.montgomery@constructionproducts.org.uk
Jeff May
Marketing & Communications Manager
Construction Products Association
Tel : 020 7323 3770
Fax : 020 7323 0307
E-mail : jeff.may@constructionproducts.org.uk
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