Long-term role

Armacell UK has had its long term contract with British Gas extended for another 12 months. The agreement strengthens the longstanding commercial relationship between the two companies, and confirms Armacell as a preferred supplier for pipe insulation for heating and plumbing installations.

Salim Ahmed, procurement and supplier management consultant of British Gas, commented: "This is the ninth year running we have worked with Armacell as supplier of our insulation materials. The service support provided and technical performance of the insulation has been paramount in our choice of supplier and Armacell has a well proven track record with us for both of these requirements." The pipework insulation products supplied to British Gas are made in the UK. Armacell UK sales and marketing manager,Mike Rust, says: "As a UK manufacturer we are able to respond quickly to the needs of our local market, while maintaining minimum transport and haulage costs, enabling us to remain competitive on price without having to compromise on quality or service."