BFRC announces appointment of new Lab Manager Daniel Knight
It’s been a busy year of growth and expansion for the industry’s most trusted rating provider, the British Federation Ratings Council (BFRC) and things show no sign of slowing as they welcome Daniel Knight as Laboratory Manager.
Dan joins with extensive experience in testing for the fenestration market as he is about to hit a ten-year anniversary milestone. He explains: “I started my career as a Marine Service Engineer in the Royal Navy, where I completed an engineering apprenticeship and further training whilst serving abroad as part of a number of operations. I left service in 2010 when I became a Service Engineer and then in 2016 transferred my skills to the role of a Test Engineer with a testing and certification provider for the fenestration sector where I built my knowledge of product testing and was also responsible for growing the business to include additional testing and certification services.
“It was time for a change and BFRC’s ambitious plans aligned with my career aspirations, which I believe will allow us to continue to develop something unique for the industry. BFRC is already a trusted name and has been for over 25 years, so we now look to build on that heritage by offering all aspects of accredited fenestration product testing as well as adding and developing new standards and products as they come to market. Our customers come to us with the confidence and peace of mind that their products are tested to the highest standards and compliant with current legislation.
“No two days are the same, one minute you are writing highly detailed procedures and test reports, next you are using bespoke machinery and test equipment to test products. I also work directly with customers, and I love speaking to customers, old and new, to further extend my knowledge where possible.
“From day one everyone I have met has been willing to help if I have asked and to give advice. The team are vastly experienced individuals with a high degree of competency as well as caring about each other and what we can achieve as a team going forward.
“We’ve got exciting months and years ahead here at BFRC, as we work to ensure the UK and European Fenestration sector have the highest possible safety, environmental, security and sustainable products on the market and I’m delighted to be part of that journey.”
Richard Sellman, Managing Director of BFRC concludes: “Dan is a fantastic addition to the BFRC team, as he has a depth and breadth of knowledge that will truly complement what we are focussed on achieving. Our purpose-built test laboratory based in Telford is now up and running, filled with high end equipment to carry out product testing to the highest standards. We’re delighted to have him managing the lab and look forward to the positive impact his experience will have on our next stage of growth.”
For more information about the testing and certification services from BFRC call 0207 403 9200 or visit our website: www.bfrc.org