David Furness

BIAFD is the trade association representing and supporting fastener importers and distributors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It's primary role is to ensure its members are always better informed - that ranges from informative regular meetings, e-news and training resources. It represents is membership with UK and Irish authorities and through its founder membership of the European Fastener Distributor Association, with European bodies. www.biafd.org

On a day to day basis I’m busy heading up Rapierstar Group. I’m responsible for the development, direction and growth of the business and I work alongside a team of talented and dedicated professionals. My ambition is to build on Rapierstar’s strong UK and Irish market leading position to become a European leader. Our clients are strategic partners, calling on our expertise, experience and technical know-how. I enjoy driving Rapierstar forward, leading product performance within the fenestration industry and being the ‘go to supplier’ for technical advice in our specialist, niche sectors. I am always eager to speak with business leaders who are looking for leading edge solutions, quality, reliability and advice: “Rapierstar has been our sole supplier for many years. In that time we have successfully grown from 500 to over 6,500 PVCU frames per week. It has been essential for us to have confidence in our supplier in respect of quality and service” – Griffin Windows (Masco) About Rapierstar: 1. UK & Ireland's leading fastener and fixing manufacturer, supplying 80% of the window & door market 2. Our CE Marked products are patent protected and trade mark registered across Europe 3. 100,000 sq.ft. customs (bonded) warehouse, with purpose built Research & Development laboratory 4. We stock over 1 billion screws ready for next day delivery (OTIF - 99.4%)