As the construction industry adjusts to tougher technical demands following Grenfell, AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing is expanding its technical function to offer even greater customer support and meet growing demand for its fire, thermal and acoustic barriers.
AIM’s Technical Support Manager Kevin Blake is joined by Tashan Johnson as Technical Support Executive to form an experienced team dedicated to advising customers on compliance, specification and correct installation. They will provide a market leading end-to-end service, says AIM.
Not only is the Technical Support Team tasked with ensuring AIM’s product range is compliant and fit for purpose, together with the company’s Specification Team they assist architects and contractors at the design stage, giving guidance on the selection of fire, thermal and acoustic insulation products based on in depth understanding of product performance, testing, materials, applications and regulations.
“Expanding the technical support desk demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the correct specification and use of AIM products,” explains Kevin Blake MIFSM, TIFireE. AIM’s Technical Support Manager for seven years, Kevin sits on the Association for Specialist Fire Protection’s TG3 Fire Stopping and TG14 Fire Protection in External Façade Systems task groups and he contributes to British Standards.
“The biggest challenge with modern construction is finding the correct fire resistance certification. All too often fire testing standards are not representative of today’s built environment, so proving a product’s performance can be challenging. I work closely with regulatory bodies and approvers to find solutions to complex building designs,” Kevin adds.
Tashan Johnson has moved from a senior role in AIM’s Technical Sales Team to concentrate on technical support working with Kevin. Tashan achieved the Institute of Fire Engineers Level 2 Passive Fire Protection qualification in 2024.
“My new role also involves engaging with installers, providing onsite training and advice and undertaking observation visits to check installation is in line with product guidance,” explains Tashan. “We also deliver technical presentations in support of CPD.”
Part of the Performance Technology Group, for over 30 years AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has designed, tested and manufactured high-quality fire, thermal and acoustic barriers producing bespoke insulation products to customer specification and a range of standard fire, thermal and acoustic insulation products.