{"id":26291,"date":"2022-06-15T13:46:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T12:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/?p=26291"},"modified":"2022-07-19T15:19:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T14:19:06","slug":"we-are-fernco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/en\/news\/2022\/06\/we-are-fernco","title":{"rendered":"WE ARE FERNCO &#8211; since 01. July 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"132\" title=\"LinkedIn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-26483\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27528%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20528%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27528%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-200x88.png 200w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-400x176.png 400w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-600x264.png 600w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-800x352.png 800w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Since 1995, the satisfaction of our customers has been our top priority. For us, standing still means going backwards, which is why we are constantly looking for new ways to improve our customer service, develop new products, optimise processes and develop our employees. This ongoing process ensures that we increase and improve our effectiveness and add value to the markets we serve.<\/p>\n<p>As a European market leader, we distinguish ourselves by acting transparently and communicating openly. With this in mind, we are proud to announce that we are changing the name of our company and expanding our product range to reflect the global strength of our parent company &#8211; Fernco.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube fusion-aligncenter\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FWv_3afyIOk?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><blockquote>\n<p>I would like to share with you some important news. I am very pleased to announce that we will be changing our name in Europe from Flexseal GmbH to Fernco GmbH.\u00a0 This change will take place in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>For over 30 years, Flexseal, as part of the Fernco Company, has been the trusted and proven brand in the construction and drainage market, synonymous with engineered solutions that bring significant benefits to installers and end users.\u00a0 As a company, our customer-centric values are paramount in all of our business relationships and it is in this spirit of openness that I would like to share this news with you today.<\/p>\n<p>By rebranding Flexseal to Fernco, we can offer you a number of benefits, most notably the speed with which we can bring new innovations to market. By combining our global resources and expertise, we are strengthening our research and development capabilities while maintaining our absolute focus on the German and European markets. Being part of a strong, well-resourced global family has underpinned Flexseal&#8217;s culture since its founding in Germany in 1995, and as we continue to evolve as Fernco, we remain fully committed to further growth and expansion of our manufacturing capabilities in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>As the European market leader, the decision to change our name and link our business more closely with other Fernco Group companies is a bold one. I&#8217;m sure you will have many questions for us, but in the meantime, I want to personally assure you that our customers remain at the center of every decision we make.\u00a0 My colleagues will be in touch with you to formally discuss the next steps.<\/p>\n<p>In closing, I look forward to continuing our close relationship and forging even stronger ties in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26060 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flexseal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-200x300.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.flexseal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"106\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27106%27%20height%3D%27160%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20106%20160%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27106%27%20height%3D%27160%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-200x301.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-600x902.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-700x1052.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-800x1202.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.fernco.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Flexseal_Geschaeftsfuehrer_Michael-Penalver-Giar.jpg 1181w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 106px) 100vw, 106px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Michael Penalver Giar<br \/>\nManaging Director and President of the European Business Units<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"27px\"><span style=\"color: #0067b2;\">Here are the answers to some questions you may have\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:13px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#000000;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#24559a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;myriad-pro&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:14px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;myriad-pro&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-26291-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f108c034ad7c61bea fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f108c034ad7c61bea\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f108c034ad7c61bea\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-1\" data-target=\"#f108c034ad7c61bea\" href=\"#f108c034ad7c61bea\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When will the Flexseal name change to Fernco?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f108c034ad7c61bea\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f108c034ad7c61bea\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We made the change in July 2022. our local markets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d110856dc543933c7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d110856dc543933c7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d110856dc543933c7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-1\" data-target=\"#d110856dc543933c7\" href=\"#d110856dc543933c7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">2. Will the Fernco product remain the same as the original Flexseal?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d110856dc543933c7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d110856dc543933c7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The quality and integrity of our products has been the foundation of our success for over 20 years, and as Fernco we will continue to produce the same high quality product in exactly the same way.\u00a0 The name on the label will change, but the product will remain the same.\u00a0 From an innovation perspective, by unifying our global research and development capabilities and sharing knowledge and insights, we will be able to bring new products to the market faster.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-94b95e6d70f530732 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_94b95e6d70f530732\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"94b95e6d70f530732\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-1\" data-target=\"#94b95e6d70f530732\" href=\"#94b95e6d70f530732\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why did you choose IFAT to announce the change to Fernco?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"94b95e6d70f530732\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_94b95e6d70f530732\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>IFAT was a great opportunity to communicate directly with many of our German and European customers.\u00a0 Customer feedback and the market insights helped us in the launch of the Fernco brand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f59ec22d8e89e208b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f59ec22d8e89e208b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f59ec22d8e89e208b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-1\" data-target=\"#f59ec22d8e89e208b\" href=\"#f59ec22d8e89e208b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will you continue to have an R&amp;D team in Germany and the UK?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f59ec22d8e89e208b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f59ec22d8e89e208b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We have plans to further expand our R&amp;D department.\u00a0 As we develop the Fernco Group&#8217;s sustainability roadmap, we will increasingly draw on all R&amp;D teams around the world to leverage their skills and resources for a robust new product development strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-854af2c2e6878fe96 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_854af2c2e6878fe96\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"854af2c2e6878fe96\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-1\" data-target=\"#854af2c2e6878fe96\" href=\"#854af2c2e6878fe96\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will you be adding more Fernco products to the range?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"854af2c2e6878fe96\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_854af2c2e6878fe96\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All Fernco products have unique characteristics that cater to the markets they are designed for; this is largely determined by regulations and local market requirements.\u00a0 While we have no immediate plans to integrate Fernco Group products into the German range, we will continue to be agile and flexible, adapting our product range to the needs of the ever-evolving market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1aab8c6e53c2e5643 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1aab8c6e53c2e5643\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1aab8c6e53c2e5643\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-1\" data-target=\"#1aab8c6e53c2e5643\" href=\"#1aab8c6e53c2e5643\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will this change affect the supply of products to the market?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1aab8c6e53c2e5643\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1aab8c6e53c2e5643\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Our production priorities remain focused on Germany and Europe, and we are proud of our &#8220;Made in Germany&#8221; status.\u00a0 We have an ongoing investment program that is strengthening our production capacities to meet the growing demand for our products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:13px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#000000;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#24559a;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;myriad-pro&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:14px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;myriad-pro&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-26291-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-34ceebc77d98f24b3 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_34ceebc77d98f24b3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"34ceebc77d98f24b3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-2\" data-target=\"#34ceebc77d98f24b3\" href=\"#34ceebc77d98f24b3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What support will we receive as we transition our marketing and sales materials to Fernco?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"34ceebc77d98f24b3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_34ceebc77d98f24b3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The brand transition has been extensively planned and we will work closely with each customer to provide maximum support during the transition period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-173821a0b5ba522b1 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_173821a0b5ba522b1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"173821a0b5ba522b1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-2\" data-target=\"#173821a0b5ba522b1\" href=\"#173821a0b5ba522b1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can we assure our customers and end users\/installers that Fernco products are of the same high quality as Flexseal?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"173821a0b5ba522b1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_173821a0b5ba522b1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We are changing our name to Fernco, but the product remains completely unchanged.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-42542630b79d26939 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_42542630b79d26939\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"42542630b79d26939\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26291-2\" data-target=\"#42542630b79d26939\" href=\"#42542630b79d26939\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will you be changing the technical data sheets?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div 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