5 minutes with…..Paul Thienel - GLOBAL1PARTNERS LTD

• Can you tell us about your business, when it was formed and what you do?

Based in Flint, North Wales, Global1Partners Ltd have been delivering expert solutions and developing ground-breaking products to satisfy the high demands of the U.K. Lift industry since 1993. We were purchased by Fermator the world’s leading door manufacturer in 2018.

We pride ourselves in being market driven by putting our Customers at the centre of our business.

We acknowledge that our customers have different strengths and priorities and our aim is to listen and adapt to every individual project making sure they get the right equipment for the right application every time.

Our partner manufacturing centres for Fermator Group are Industry Leaders in R&D, Innovation and Manufacturing.

The whole company is under-pinned by our highly experienced technical and commercial team with local U.K. knowledge who deliver first class local service and support.

• How many times have you exhibited at the Lift & Escalator Symposium?

We have been an exhibitor previously a number of times, 2023 being the most recent, I did attend as a delegate in 2024.

• Why is it an important event for you to attend?

This event attracts many of those customer groups that we work with regularly such as Lift Consultants, Lift Companies and Specifiers, thus is excellent environment to meet as many contacts as possible we can at a highly credible event. It is a great vehicle to have conversations with an interested audience.

• What can delegates expect to see on your stand?

Not a full set if lift doors!! But information on the range of products we sell in the UK, the Novus MOD MC guide will be available showcasing our solutions for door operators.

• What would you say are the key themes you’re seeing with customers this year?

The Building Safety Act is having a major impact on the industry, if the lift scheme comes under the BSA then this adds, time, cost, and another level of complexity to the project. Modernisation projects are on the rise again.

• What would you say to anyone who hasn’t attended? Why should they visit?

The sessions during the two days are highly informative and very current, you will also be able to network with other industry professionals as well as meet some to the industry’s leading suppliers.

• Which sessions are you looking forward to the most?

The IOT session as this is changing the industry now and in the future.