(pta) Professionals Tiling Association, Take an interest now, It's your future

[Paul Riley]

The leading Tile association is about to hit the industry.
For many years the NMTFA and others including the TTA have formed the industry standards association, however with much discontent from many manufacturers and tile fixers alike we after many meetings are forming what will be the leading association in the tile industry.
The TTA is now operating with very split representation of the industry, they support some manufacturers but not many, and the tile fixer the heart of our industry is ignored in completeness, however you will have a choice to support the association you prefer.
We have been in talks with many manufacturers for the past 36 months along with tile fixers both new and existing tradesmen to find the missing link, and we are now ready to launch the second but what will be the most recognised tiling association in the United Kingdom.
The benefits you will receive are technical advice from 8-00am to 9-00pm
Information on a wide range of manufacturer’s products.
An open forum that leads the industry.
Discounted insurance
Independent reports on tiling disputes.
Discounted Arbitration
Information on Retailers.
Monthly newsletter.
Lower subscriptions.
Training Advise and help
Technical Specification leaflets.
Industry Standards
Seminars arranged North, South and the Midlands
The Executive committee to be appointed.
Statistics given of industries tiling failures

This association will bring together the tile fixer, the manufacturer of adhesives and grouts and even the importer’s that are delivering our industry with large tiles and flooding the country with natural stone materials we are not prepared for or are we?

There are many un-answered questions asked on a daily basis, and who will give the answer? Yes the new leading association will make this tiling industry the world leader. Keep your eyes peeled on this forum for up-dates on this new association, please post your interests and what you would like to see formed as we build this new association.

Post if you are interested.
What involvement would you like?
Who should be on the executive committee?
Who should be on the regional committee?
Tell the manufacturers you want a new association.

Do you want the best in communication from an association that wants to talk with suppliers, importers, tilers and manufacturers as well as anyone who is involved in our growing industry?

We will see the name PTA (Professional’s Tiling Association)


For interest in this association contact us on 01782 566166, annual premium to be decided at the first meeting held early January 2007 at the Stop-inn Hotel in Newcastle under Lyme.

First meeting to be arranged and posted here soon.

Proposed committee

Executive Chairman

Executive (deputy) Chairman

Sectary

Retail Sector (4 posts)

Manufacturing Sector (7 posts) (1 held by Building Adhesives Ltd)

Training Sector (4 posts) (1 held by PITTL Ltd)

Contractor Sector (9 posts)

Marketing (TBA)

Sales (TBA)

Admin Staff

Send a letter in full to the address below of your interest in attending the committee meeting held in January 2007

62 Brick Kiln Lane
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 7AS
Tel 01782 566166
Fax 01782 566466
E Mail pta@professional-itt.com

[kpaprod]

well done!

would tilers join this association tho? I'll join.

don't think I can come to the meeting but I hope they have fix the taps at the Stop-inn Hotel.

Keith

[Combestone]

Sign me up Paul (Even though I've yet to lay a "paid for Tile"

I'll chat some more when I next come down, which is the plumbing course on October 16th.

Neil

[RichardK]

I was planning to join the TTA next year when I've been trading for a year. I will certainly consider this instead/as well.

[Toots]

I'd like to put some of my opinions forward and am very interested.

[tilinglogistics]

Likewise same as Toots!!! Count me in

[branty1uk]

I'd like to come to the meeting. See where it goes from there.

[easylay]

My sentiments are the same as all of the above. My intention from the off, once i had decided on this path for my future, was to work towards not just being a Tiler, but to being regarded and recognised as a professional Tiler.
I'm sure this association would enable myself and others on here (and elsewhere) to achieve this recognition and also provide the confidence needed by customers that the tradesman they are dealing with is covered by and adhering to recognised industry standards.
Count me in.

[hgtdazza]

me too m8

[Paul Riley]

Please send your details to the address below if your interested in membership or attending the meeting.

send your contact details to-

e mail to (pta@professional-itt.com)

PITT Ltd
62 Brick Kiln Lane
Parkhouse Ind Est
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 7AS

Your support is needed

We await your letter

[Paul Riley]

mail to (pta@professional-itt.com)

[tilinglogistics]

Paul,

Just posted you a letter snail mail regarding this new association I thought that was what you wanted!!! Do you want me to e mail it as well?

[Paul Riley]

no either letter or e mail is fine.

Paul

[Paul Riley]

Thank You for your letters of interest we need far more before we move forward with PTA

[Paul Riley]

All with interest please keep this very inportant topic alive as time is short for the first AGM.