Mapei Product Training 2011

[M_M_Suzie]

Training 2011

Hi Everyone!!!!!!

Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year!!!

We’ve been crazy-busy here in the Marketing Department (we got small but now we’ve grown back up to full capacitybut we’re back in the game!


2011 Training Schedule

We have booked the dates for the Training for the entire Year and already working on course developments – this year will be THE year!!

All Training dates are based here, at Head Office in Birmingham.

Dates

January 24th Tuesday – I would like to take part!
February 22nd Tuesday – I would like to take part!
March 22nd Tuesday – I would like to take part!
April 18th Monday – I would like to take part!
May 24th Tuesday – I would like to take part!
June 21st Tuesday – I would like to take part!
July 26th Tuesday – I would like to take part!
August 23rd Tuesday – I would like to take part!
September 20th Tuesday – I would like to take part!
October 25th Tuesday – I would like to take part!
November 16th Wednesday – I would like to take part!
December 1st Thursday – I would like to take part!

Agenda

9.30 am - Arrive – Coffee
10.00 am
- Introduction Presentation to Mapei
- Marketing Introduction
- Agenda for the Day
10.30am
- Factory Tour
11.15am
- Background Prep
- General Prep
12.00 pm
- Product Classification
- Product Range
- Paste & Powder Adhesives
- Flexibility Chart
- Waterproofing
- Self/Levelling Compounds
- Grouts
1.00 pm
- Lunch – Buffet
1:30 PM
- Demonstrations
- Products alter per Training Session
3.15 pm
- Tea/Coffee
3.30 pm
- Technical Support
- Questions
- How Mapei can further Support you
4.00-15 pm
Close

(This can change order)

Products Request and Demonstrations

If you want to see anything specific demonstrated and have a go using yourself, don’t hesitate to include these products; we’ll always include requests we have prior to Training.

Chris Myatt – Training Manager

He’s the Man.

With 20 years experience for the UK’s leading manufacturers of adhesives, levelling compounds, primers, waterproofing, grouts and sealant products, Chris goes all out to ensure that you receive the highest product information, demonstration and support, of which you can apply to day-to-day jobs; coupled with post-support from Technical services – we aim to continue to give you support, advice and assistance throughout your Tiling career.

Ceramic Product Manager – Colin Stanyard

He’s also the Man.

(The Expert) is on-hand for the Training days; his specialist knowledge is there for you to take full advantage of!

The Freebies – 2011


Goody bag (with Tiler-Goodness inside)
Samples
Certification


New Products, New opportunities...TilersForum Exclusive

We would like to you the chance to join up to become part of testing new products and development (Focus Group); it’ll be a year-long membership and opportunity for you to be called upon to come into head office and trail the products out!!! (Putting together another thread for this) Hold tight, incentives are still being suggested (products, vouchers etc) but all in all, this is an opportunity for you to test products and be a part of Mapei UK’s R&D.


Thanks Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

Suze
2011 Training Dates.pdf

[johnryan]

i'd definitely be interested in taking part in one, but was wondering what sort of money the training days will cost. also, if you may be running any in the south east.

[Sir Ramic]

i'd definitely be interested in taking part in one, but was wondering what sort of money the training days will cost. also, if you may be running any in the south east.

training have always been free !

[Sir Ramic]

Look forward to this

New Products, New opportunities...TilersForum Exclusive

We would like to you the chance to join up to become part of testing new products and development (Focus Group); it’ll be a year-long membership and opportunity for you to be called upon to come into head office and trail the products out!!! (Putting together another thread for this) Hold tight, incentives are still being suggested (products, vouchers etc) but all in all, this is an opportunity for you to test products and be a part of Mapei UK’s R&D.

[johnryan]

training have always been free !

wow, that's great if they are. i better get signed up for one fast then.

[Dan]

They can fill up quick so I would stick your name down asap. But please don't let them down, if you can't attend, let them know asap so somebody else can have the place.

[Sir Ramic]

Its a good day but not sure if they will be doing any around the country. They now have facilities for the hands on experience with all their products in house. Lunch is rather nice too !

[johnryan]

sounds great. i'll be going to one in may, and wouldn't miss an opportunity like this, so i can't see myself letting them down. looks like a bit of a drive to birmingham though, hope i don't get lost. lunch sounds good too !

[Sir Ramic]

Its pretty easy to find and plenty of travel lodges etc around if you wanted to split the journey up.

[Rich]

Look forward to this

New Products, New opportunities...TilersForum Exclusive

We would like to you the chance to join up to become part of testing new products and development (Focus Group); it’ll be a year-long membership and opportunity for you to be called upon to come into head office and trail the products out!!! (Putting together another thread for this) Hold tight, incentives are still being suggested (products, vouchers etc) but all in all, this is an opportunity for you to test products and be a part of Mapei UK’s R&D.

How do we go about joining this Mr Ramic Sir?

[Sir Ramic]

How do we go about joining this Mr Ramic Sir?

Read the message sent by Suzie "(Putting together another thread for this) Hold tight,)

[johnryan]

sorry to be a bother, but will the new thread be for signing up for the training day too, or will just an email to the links on the post be enough for that. i sent an email to the address provided stating my hope to get on it, but not sure if i need to wait for the next thread to apply now.hope someone can clarify this for me. cheers in advance.

john

[Sir Ramic]

As soon as Suzie gets your message you will get an email back confirming details, no worries.

[johnryan]

ok, thanks. sounds like it'll be a great opportunity. really looking forward to it.

[Sir Ramic]

Dont forget if there is anything in particular you want to see at the demo just ask..ie tanking, self leveller , glitter grout and you get a chance to get hands on trial too

[johnryan]

this gets even better should i take tools with me. they may have trouble getting me to leave.

[Sir Ramic]

Nope they have plenty of tools and your hands will be full when you leave.

[johnryan]

christmas in may woohooo !

[andy8758]

Hello guys - just got back from my Mapei Training day (today).

What I loved:
- The factory tour is in istself worth the effort to go to Halesowen, 2 men and a mechanic producing 4 million bags of addy an hour
- The lunch was produced by one of those trendy "directors buffet" type caterers - delicious if you are into haute cuisine or into haute baconroll.
- The tutor actually taught me how to properly mix and use Mapei grout (including epoxy).
- I was interested in using more Mapei products - I can now selct the right replacements for my building addy lineup.
- Mapei's SLC has to be the best I have seen for tilers.
- Who else produces 26 different coloured grouts and silicones?
- Free goody bag included a trick tape measure (compartment holds drill screw bits and mini pencil!) and 2 T-shirts.
- I got to meet the Mapei Groupie - some guy shuffling around humming Purple Haze, spreading Mapei Adselix P9 on his sarnies, answers to the name of Dean.....

What I did not like:
- training is free so 6 other attendees were unable to attend.
- All free T-shirts are XL - trying to tell us all tilers are fat?
- could not blag a free sample tray of Mapei Grouts (such a cool sample tray to show customers)
- Mapei now produce Glitter Grout. OK it is a best seller but do we really have to cater to the tastes of frustrated 10 year old girls?

So to sum up guys and gals - a really great day out, a remarkable learning day, see some tiling sights you would not otherwise see, but please - if you book it - turn up.

[Sir Ramic]

yes the non shows annoy me too.
t Shirts fit me fine and I aint fat
Grout trays are like gold dust...glad I have 4 of them.
Actually ardex/ Kerakoll do a wide range of grout colours but not sure about silicon . The grouts are not as good IMO
Glitter grout is a supply and demand item. Cant blame Mapei for meeting the demand.
Most importantly who else gives you days like this FOC ?


Well done Mapei...again.

[Stewart]

Sound like a good day spent. Would love to go later this year if I can find the time, as for the Mapie sample trays you can print this one off if you like.

[kilty55]

i blagged a glitter tray, oh yes oh yes

[newlineuk]

Sound like a good day spent. Would love to go later this year if I can find the time, as for the Mapie sample trays you can print this one off if you like.

what a tease

[andy8758]

i blagged a glitter tray, oh yes oh yes

Oh Kilty - using blag, Glitter and drooling in the same sentence - Leader of my gang?

On the other hand its a good way of impressing the lady customers - my sister in law is the Queen of Bling and she has Glitter Red porcelain tiles (at £370 psm ) you would think that at 59 she would know better than to go for glitter!!

[DJS]

Hello guys - just got back from my Mapei Training day (today).

- could not blag a free sample tray of Mapei Grouts (such a cool sample tray to show customers)

If they promised me one of those sample trays, then I would be knocking on their door tomorrow. Been nagging my local shop & asked the rep months ago and still nothing. Rare as rocking horse dung they are. Hope the R&D team are already listening.

If the sample trays were more readily available to fixers like us, I'm sure we could pursuade more of our/their customers to buy their stuff. Why is it only shops that get them? After all, we are the one's on the front line so to speak.

Rant over, and being serious now. I will be checking my diary to see when I can attend. Brum isn't that far for me, so will definately sort something out.

[deanotile]

Hello guys - just got back from my Mapei Training day (today).

What I loved:
- The factory tour is in istself worth the effort to go to Halesowen, 2 men and a mechanic producing 4 million bags of addy an hour
- The lunch was produced by one of those trendy "directors buffet" type caterers - delicious if you are into haute cuisine or into haute baconroll.
- The tutor actually taught me how to properly mix and use Mapei grout (including epoxy).
- I was interested in using more Mapei products - I can now selct the right replacements for my building addy lineup.
- Mapei's SLC has to be the best I have seen for tilers.
- Who else produces 26 different coloured grouts and silicones?
- Free goody bag included a trick tape measure (compartment holds drill screw bits and mini pencil!) and 2 T-shirts.
- I got to meet the Mapei Groupie - some guy shuffling around humming Purple Haze, spreading Mapei Adselix P9 on his sarnies, answers to the name of Dean.....

What I did not like:
- training is free so 6 other attendees were unable to attend.
- All free T-shirts are XL - trying to tell us all tilers are fat?
- could not blag a free sample tray of Mapei Grouts (such a cool sample tray to show customers)
- Mapei now produce Glitter Grout. OK it is a best seller but do we really have to cater to the tastes of frustrated 10 year old girls?

So to sum up guys and gals - a really great day out, a remarkable learning day, see some tiling sights you would not otherwise see, but please - if you book it - turn up.

it was nice to meet you the other day but i do not put p9 on my snap i like S2 quick

[johnryan]

i was just wondering how long it takes for mapei to get back to you about the training days. i've sent a couple of emails, and a pm to suzie here, but haven't heard anything back yet. not being pushy or anything, as i realise they're probably really busy, but was hoping someone here may be able to let me know how long it takes for them to get back to you. i was really hoping to go to one, but i'm a bit worried that i've slipped through the net so to speak. cheers.

john

[Dave]

Chill John, she will get back to you..

[johnryan]

ok, thanks dave. sorry about that, it's just a bit of childish impatience on my part. a bit like my kids at christmas.

[andy8758]

i was just wondering how long it takes for mapei to get back to you about the training days. i've sent a couple of emails, and a pm to suzie here, but haven't heard anything back yet. not being pushy or anything, as i realise they're probably really busy, but was hoping someone here may be able to let me know how long it takes for them to get back to you. i was really hoping to go to one, but i'm a bit worried that i've slipped through the net so to speak. cheers.

john

I understand your feelings -I had the same deathly silence, then the week before the course a flurry of emails to arrange the course! Suzee apologised saying she had been off work recently. I also think it depends on how many people express an interest in each training day. The company keep their prices down by using as few employees as possible, and as much automation as possible. That means that only Suzee arranges the Training.

Hang in there - its worth the wait.