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Kirman Design member of APL and HTA.

 

Kirman Deign has just become a member of Associatiation of Professioanl Landscapers (APL) and the  Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) and as a result of which, the Trustmark status has been achieved.

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The Horticultural Trades Association is a modern, leading edge trade association representing the UK garden industry. It has, for over 100 years, promoted the profitable growth of its members through a comprehensive range of business support initiatives. It provides a vital forum for identifying and dealing with key garden industry issues and opportunities, represents the views of the industry to Government and is its voice in the media.

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All APL members must be committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of their business and must be actively involved in the training and development of their staff.

The APL Charter states that members must be:

  • Properly trained and qualified in landscaping.
  • Employed or trading as a landscaper for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Members of the Horticultural Trades Association – established in 1899, The HTA is the lead body representing all aspects of ornamental horticulture in the UK. Click here for more information on the HTA.
  • Provide a minimum of 6 satisfactory customer references of completed work within the past two years.
  • Supply a minimum of 2 satisfactory trade references.
  • Maintain all the relevant insurance cover including public and employers liability.

Membership of both benefits both customers and Kirman Design and will re-enforce the growing Kirman Design brand.