Dulux Trade Enhanced Contract Partnership Scheme Unveiled
Dulux Trade reintroduces contractor certification scheme that assures quality workmanship from those tradesmen who meet the assessment standards.
Following extensive research into the needs of contractors and specifiers, 907:Dulux Trade is re-launching its ground-breaking contractor accreditation scheme. Established to promote quality workmanship and business practices within the painting and decorating industry, the Dulux Trade Contract Partnership scheme brings professionals together to raise standards and provide an assurance of quality in the industry.
With an even more rigorous assessment process for members, specifiers can be more confident than ever before that their project will be delivered to their specification and to the highest standard by contractors committed to exemplary workmanship, reliability and professionalism.
Supported by a new logo and branding style, the refreshed Dulux Trade Contract Partnership scheme boasts a number of enhanced features, including a central online hub - http://www.contractpartnership.co.uk.
Here, specifiers can find out about the scheme and the benefits of working with Dulux Trade Contract Partners, plus find an approved Dulux Trade Contract Partner via the online search facility. Every member has their own personal homepage, including information about the company and contact details, as well as recent client testimonials and case studies.
Many Dulux Trade Contract Partners already possess environmental management qualifications. However, in response to increasing demand for even more environmentally friendly business practices, a comprehensive sustainability training programme - culminating in a new sustainability assessment - will also be introduced in 2010 to demonstrate the commitment of all Dulux Trade Contract Partners to work to a consistent benchmark in sustainable best practice.
For more information about the new Dulux Trade Contract Partnership scheme, see http://www.contractpartnership.co.uk.
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Notes to editors:
ICI Paints AkzoNobel is the world's leading decorative coatings company and number one in the world for decorative paints and performance coatings. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands such as Cuprinol Trade, Dulux Trade, Glidden Trade, Hammerite, Polycell Trade, and Sikkens.
ICI Paints AkzoNobel is continuously working to develop new and differentiated products and services to meet customer needs, and is the leader in environmental sustainability. Experts in colour with an unrivalled colour range, the company ultimately offers specifiers, contractors and decorators the support they need to do a great job.
The company's leadership in formulation science, combined with its commitment to improve the environmental footprint of its products throughout their life cycles is the perfect combination for the journey 'Step Towards Greener'. Although decorative coatings contribute less than two per cent of the total amount of VOCs emitted in the UK, ICI Paints AkzoNobel is at the forefront of implementing the new regulations regarding VOCs which will come into force in 2010.