Mapei Product Training 2011

[The D]

Hello guys - just got back from my Mapei Training day (today).

What I loved:
- The factory tour is in istself worth the effort to go to Halesowen, 2 men and a mechanic producing 4 million bags of addy an hour :lol::lol:
- The lunch was produced by one of those trendy "directors buffet" type caterers - delicious if you are into haute cuisine or into haute baconroll.
- The tutor actually taught me how to properly mix and use Mapei grout (including epoxy).
- I was interested in using more Mapei products - I can now selct the right replacements for my building addy lineup.
- Mapei's SLC has to be the best I have seen for tilers.
- Who else produces 26 different coloured grouts and silicones?
- Free goody bag included a trick tape measure (compartment holds drill screw bits and mini pencil!) and 2 T-shirts.
- I got to meet the Mapei Groupie - some guy shuffling around humming Purple Haze, spreading Mapei Adselix P9 on his sarnies, answers to the name of Dean.....:smilewinkgrin:

What I did not like:
- training is free so 6 other attendees were unable to attend.
- All free T-shirts are XL - trying to tell us all tilers are fat?
- could not blag a free sample tray of Mapei Grouts (such a cool sample tray to show customers)
- Mapei now produce Glitter Grout. OK it is a best seller but do we really have to cater to the tastes of frustrated 10 year old girls?

So to sum up guys and gals - a really great day out, a remarkable learning day, see some tiling sights you would not otherwise see, but please - if you book it - turn up. :smilewinkgrin:

it was nice to meet you the other day but i do not put p9 on my snap i like S2 quick

 

[johnryan]

i was just wondering how long it takes for mapei to get back to you about the training days. i've sent a couple of emails, and a pm to suzie here, but haven't heard anything back yet. not being pushy or anything, as i realise they're probably really busy, but was hoping someone here may be able to let me know how long it takes for them to get back to you. i was really hoping to go to one, but i'm a bit worried that i've slipped through the net so to speak. cheers.

john

 

[DHTiling]

Chill John, she will get back to you..

 

[johnryan]

ok, thanks dave. sorry about that, it's just a bit of childish impatience on my part. a bit like my kids at christmas.

 

[andy8758]

i was just wondering how long it takes for mapei to get back to you about the training days. i've sent a couple of emails, and a pm to suzie here, but haven't heard anything back yet. not being pushy or anything, as i realise they're probably really busy, but was hoping someone here may be able to let me know how long it takes for them to get back to you. i was really hoping to go to one, but i'm a bit worried that i've slipped through the net so to speak. cheers.

john

I understand your feelings -I had the same deathly silence, then the week before the course a flurry of emails to arrange the course! Suzee apologised saying she had been off work recently. I also think it depends on how many people express an interest in each training day. The company keep their prices down by using as few employees as possible, and as much automation as possible. That means that only Suzee arranges the Training.

Hang in there - its worth the wait.

 

[andy8758]

it was nice to meet you the other day but i do not put p9 on my snap i like S2 quick

Nice to meet you too - thought I would get the first abuse in.

Now I can trust your opinions on here too - it does help when you meet someone, no matter how briefly.

 

[flaggy]

where about in brum is it

 

[Gazzer]

where about in brum is it

Halesowen

 

[d noulton]

can you phone and book

 

[Gazzer]

can you phone and book

Nah they will have gone home by now....it is Friday ya know !

 

[davebates]

ive sent a couple of pm's to suzie cant get an answer dont know if i should try through the mapei web site ????

 

[Gazzer]

She will contact you when she gets time, they are quite busy there , which is good.

 

[Fusion Tiling]

Excellent.
Book me down for 22nd March

 

[Gazzer]

Excellent.
Book me down for 22nd March

You have to contact Mapei.

 

[Mike]

i emailed to book a couple of weeks ago but no reply yet. as s.r. says they must be real busy

 

[newlineuk]

Excellent.
Book me down for 22nd March

I pm'd for that date too... not heard anything yet though

 

[Gazzer]

They could be waiting to get more interest, no point holding the day just for one or two I guess.

 

[Fusion Tiling]

Yes i emailed them earlier today. Thanks for the info

 

[waterfd]

I pm'd them for march 22 as well so far no response, I need to know so I can book a travellodge for the night before or I will need to get up at the crack of doom to get there.:yikes:

 

[johnryan]

just got my confirmation email for the 24 may. can't wait. sounds like a great day lined up.

 

[Gazzer]

There you go, give them time They do have other work to do . Yes you will have a great time. Dont be afraid to ask if you want to see a product.

 

[DHTiling]

You will get emails as each month is filled.. so be patient you are not forgot..

 

[Qwerty]

Just got confirmation email from Suzie for 24th May as well!

 

[johnryan]

Just got confirmation email from Suzie for 24th May as well!

i'll see you there then. i can't wait, it'll be well worth the journey i think.

 

[Mike]

i just got confirmation for 18th april. anyone else going then?