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National Gallery FPDC Award Winners - 01/02/2011
For the second year in succession G Jackson & Sons Ltd were awarded the Humber Silver Salver by the FPDC, for 2010, in recognition of their work on the National Gallery, Galleries 6 & 8. The work involved the re-establishment of the existing decorative Plasterwork damaged during the installation of lay-light ceilings during the 1960’s, this involved matching some existing work left in-situ and manufacturing complete new sections where the damage was beyond repair. Once again the FPDC judging panel commented upon Jackson’s attention to detail given to every aspect of the work installed. From the initial viewing when not all of the damage was evidenced the project appeared very straight forward however once all of the damage was exposed, it proved there was a considerable amount more work involved and the completion date got ever nearer. With their dedicated and skilled workforce G Jackson & Son’s Ltd succeeded on completing the works in a very tight twelve week programme with zero defects and to budget. Working together with Mr. Peter Griffiths from the Contractor Fairhurst Ward Abbotts Ltd and Mr. Peter Gooderham of Architects Purcell Miller Triton Jacksons re-created the Cartouche, that had been very badly damaged in Gallery 8, at their workshop in Sutton before returning two new Cartouche’s for installing at either end of Gallery 8. Mr. Charles Ross, Head of Building & Facilities at the National Gallery commented “I have had dealings with Jacksons for the last 30 years and know of their vast experience, a commitment to the highest standards and the outstanding quality of their workmanship, there has been nothing but praise for the quality of the refurbishment”. Mr. Peter Griffiths, Project Manager for Fairhurst Ward Abbotts comments “I was gratefully relieved we had procured a specialist with such history and a pedigree in this field of work, that if not chosen correctly, could have seriously compromised this important element of work”.

G Jackson & Sons achieve ISO 9001:2008 Certification - 01/10/2010
The delivery of quality products has been paramount to G Jackson & Sons success for over 200 years. To enhance our customer’s satisfaction and ensure that we continue the deliver products and services befitting our proud and illustrious past we have achieved certification to ISO 9001:2008. ISO 9001:2008 is an internationally recognised quality management standard which promotes quality assurance throughout our organisation from initial enquiry through to the installation and completion of our work. Our commitment to deliver products which not only meet but surpass our customer expectations has been enhanced with the implementation of this management system. Customers can be assured that G Jackson & Sons’ internal management processes will ensure that we deliver top quality traditional or modern designs of composition mouldings and fibrous plasterwork of the utmost quality at all times. The achievement of ISO certification for G Jackson & Sons can only enhance our ongoing success a fact which George Jackson himself would be proud of.

Winner of the Humber Silver Salver Award - 01/03/2010
G Jackson & Sons are proud to have won the Humber Silver Salver at the prestigious FPDC Plaisterers Awards 2009, in the Fibrous & GRG Heritage category for their work on a private residence in London. "The Judges noted that this was a stunning and exceptional piece of work in a Classical style. Beautifully proportioned in the ionic columns and over-door pediment. Workmanship that is impossible to fault, attention to detail has been of the upmost importance."

Keith Adams joins G Jackson & Sons - 01/03/2010

Keith Adams comes from a large family of plasterers and has been in the industry for over 40 years. He left school ages 17 to join his uncle's business (White City Plastering) as an apprentice, where he achieved his City & Guilds Plastering Basic (Bronze Medal) and Advanced (Silver Medal). He went on to become works foreman and then Site Foreman for White City Plastering. At the Hammersmith College of Art & Building he achieved an HND in Construction and became an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Building. He has worked for some of the main plastering companies specialising in fibrous plaster and GRG, and recently joined G Jackson & Sons after 7 years at Ribbon & Reed, estimating, surveying and specification writing for projects up to £750,000 in value. Keith has spent the last 20 years surveying, estimating and managing restoration & renovation projects including many theatres in and around london as well as large retail outlets such as Harrods & Selfridges, London clubs such as The Athenaeum Club, RAC Club & Travellers Club and recently wrote an article for the TM Theatre Magazine on the use of fibrous plaster and GRG in the restoration & refurbishment of theatres. Keith has joined G Jackson & Sons to develop the restoration side of the business particularly with regard to theatre restoration and lime plastering projects.

Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors - 16/12/2009
G Jackson & Sons are proud to announce their recent membership of the FPDC The FPDC is a national trade association promoting best practice, excellence and professionalism in drywall and plastering, with both specialist contractor and associate members that are involved in designing and installing internal and external build solutions. G Jackson & Sons are also into the last stages of being accredited with ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications.

G Jackson & Sons Relocate to New Premises - 16/12/2009

G Jackson & Sons is proud to announce their relocation to a new 1300m2 £1.5m manufacturing facility in Sutton, south-west London. The new offices and factory provide accommodation for all G Jackson & Sons sales, manufacturing and design activities. The £350,000 fit-out was carried out by CWM2 Limited, the new commercial fit-out division of the BAYZAR Group that will be launching in 2010. In addition to the modern manufacturing environment, the premises also include studio and gallery spaces enabling architects or customers to view a large range of traditional moulds and casts for which G Jackson & Sons is famously recognised. Group Managing Director Bernie Wilks comments “The additional space and facilities offered by this fantastic new building will allow expansion of our existing operations as well as additional activities within the BAYZAR Group”.   >>> For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact us on 020 8687 9740 or email info@georgejackson.com

Interested in Composition? Try our Online Database! - 31/07/2009
G Jackson & Sons now offers its clients the ability to search and browse one of the most extensive collections of composition moulds, some dating back nearly 200 years. From the collection of reverse cut moulds a countless number of fine enrichments can be pressed and then added to plaster models or dressed onto fine joinery elements such as architraves, picture frames, dado rails and other timber settings. Click Here to go to the Composition Database

New Ownership and Independence for G Jackson & Sons - 01/07/2009
We are pleased to announce that from June 1st 2009, the ownership of G Jacksons & Sons Limited transferred from Clerk and Fenn (part of the Skanska Group) to an experienced new team lead by Bernie Wilks. The new management team believes that the company, staff and craftsmen at the company offer great potential as the demand for quality, hand crafted materials increases throughout the world. Bernie Wilks comments “Plans for the company include a brand new 10000 sq. foot office factory complex as well as expansion across global markets, in particular the Middle and Far East. We are very excited and privileged to be associated with a company with such a fantastic history and pedigree.” The new management comes with extensive experience of the interiors market - Bernie Wilks successfully built a successful £10m+ interior fit out company - with the additional of experienced management staff from elsewhere in the plasterwork industry.