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21/04/2010

James Frew Signs Partnership Agreement

Independent building services company James Frew has signed a three year partnership agreement with Trafalgar Housing Association in Clydebank to provide gas servicing and maintenance services for its tenants.

The partnership, which includes the option to extend the contract for a further five years, will ensure a pro-active commitment to the general maintenance of central heating and boilers for the Housing Association’s 300 properties in both the Trafalgar and Terraces areas.

James Frew has extensive experience of working with Housing Associations and this new agreement represents the company’s ninth association partnership. In addition, the company is responsible for the gas maintenance of over 8,000 private homes, placing it as one of Scotland’s foremost suppliers.

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Sandy Clare, Director of James Frew, said: "We are delighted at being awarded this contract with Trafalgar Housing Association which is celebrating its 20th year as a landlord in 2010. It has among the best quality contemporary housing stock within West Dunbartonshire and we will be working together to ensure we not only meet but surpass the very high standards of service currently offered to tenants."

Paul McShane, Director of Trafalgar Housing Association said: "We are delighted to renew and extend our partnership with James Frew as they share our commitment to providing a great service to our tenants which has lead to our highest ever levels of tenant satisfaction and annual gas servicing results."

James Frew is a family owned business, with its headquarters in Stevenston, Ayrshire. The company employs over 200 people and provides an extensive range of plumbing and heating services from domestic to large mechanical installations for both the private and public sectors.

(GK)

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