INDEPENDENT NETWORK ON TOUR RENDEZVOUS IN FRANCE

, Trade Counter News

Independent Network has rounded off the summer with a trip across the Channel to VEKA France in Thonon-les-Bains.

VEKA France MD Jos Lenferink played host to 42 guests for the three-day event, including Independent Network members, VEKA Group staff and VEKA MD Dave Jones.

Delegates from member companies arrived on the Thursday afternoon and were welcomed by the team. The first full day began with a factory and showroom tour led by Jos Lenferink and a presentation of the French Installer programme ‘Le Fenetrier Nicois’.

Later, VEKA Group’s Marketing Director Dawn Brickwood gave an overview of the evolution of Network VEKA into Independent Network which was well received by attendees. Lunch was served lakeside at Thonon, followed by an afternoon of networking between the UK guests and French hosts and evening saw members enjoying dinner and a night at the Casino in Evian.

For the third and final day, guests had free time to explore Geneva before flying home.

Karen Lund, Head of Partner Programmes said: “Independent Network’s most valuable asset is its members and networking is obviously right at the core of the organisation. Trips like this are the perfect opportunity for members to get together and do just that.

“The loyalty and enthusiasm of Independent Network’s members never ceases to amaze me. This is an organisation that has been built on trust – amongst members themselves as well as customers and the general public – business support and just good old-fashioned networking between installers and fabricators.

“This year’s ‘IN on tour’ has really been about spreading the message of Independent Network’s evolution, the research and thought process that went into the re-brand and how we see the organisation moving forward. There really is no substitute for getting everyone together to catch up, share ideas and, in this case, to see how comparable organisations operate abroad. Two years ago we made a similar trip to VEKA Germany and there have already been suggestions for next year – watch this space!

“We’re now working on the annual Independent Network Members’ Weekend 2018 and with the success of this summer’s tour under our belt, we’re looking forward to it more than ever!”

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