In its centenary year, Fläkt Woods is pleased to announce that Paul Wenden, the Company’s Engineering and Product Management Director, has been appointed President of FETA, the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations.

Paul is also President of HEVAC the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association, which itself is an Incorporated Association of FETA.

Woods of Colchester (now Fläkt-Woods) has always been a strong supporter of the Fan Manufacturers Association in HEVAC/FETA. This appointment enhances a strong lineage of members, indeed, Woods (in the person of Mr M G Woods) was a founding company of the Fan Manufacturers Association as far back as 1940.

The former MD of Woods, David Priest, also held the role of President HEVAC in the past (1988 to 1990), and while Paul is the next generation to take the function of President, he believes the objectives for becoming a member of the Trade Association is as relevant today as it ever was.

“One of the reasons FETA’s membership is growing is because members realise an enormous benefit, by learning what legislation is in the pipeline, how it could affect them, and by acquiring knowledge about the bigger economic environment in which they operate” says Paul.

Cedric Sloan, FETA Director General said, “Paul brings a rare combination of skills and experience to the role, he also possesses a determination to increase FETA’s visibility and membership, which will benefit our members both new and old.”

FETA members are increasingly using the organisation as a forum to share ideas and help each other to find solutions, creating awareness of ideas and problems lead to mutually beneficial collaborations. The association also holds regular specialist group meetings, which are extremely valuable and FETA provides a great opportunity to discuss, benchmark and improve best practice.

Paul Wenden has spent his entire career in the industry, having initially served a full engineering apprenticeship with Woods of Colchester. During his thirty years experience, he has gained qualifications in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. He is a chartered member of both the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM).

Concluding, Cedric Sloan said, “FETA’s role is increasingly vital, demanding leadership with vision, energy and diplomacy. During years of interaction with our industry supply chain and Government, Paul Wenden has shown that he has these qualities in abundance.”

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