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28/06/2022
The UK Golf Federation Partners with Permanex, leaders in installing independent electric vehicle charge points.
Permanex Power is an independent electric vehicle charge point (EVC) installer who assist with choosing and setting up the best back-office system for your project. Permanex understand the EVC market and technologies are new to many customers and we offer all the support and assistance you need including a site evaluation and electrical survey prior to order. 

Douglas Poole, CEO of the UKGF believes "This is perfect timing for Permanex Power to join us as a Corporate Partner, we all understand that the use of petrol and diesel will give way to electric and hybrid cars and golf course machinery over the coming years and Permanex Power are already very experienced in supply and fitting charging stations to golf courses and other major companies across the UK, they are fully accredited and insured and can take everyone through the process and even help get a grant towards the cost of installation. Golf courses are perfect locations for charging points for the whole community and can be valuable income makers!” 

Nigel Cox: Managing Director of Permanex says: "We believe we can provide members of the UKGF real value as we are fully accredited and insured and work to industry HSE and RAM requirements. As part of a larger group all groundworks, design and IT works are kept in house meaning clients have a single point of contact to keep continuity and communications simple. We will also assist you in applying for the maximum OZEV grants currently worth up to £14,000.” 

The UKGF continues to be a members support organisation and is fully national with members spread across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Its growing initiatives and support along with numerous free business support services is a major part of the growth of the UKGF, covering just about every key area of the day-to-day operation of a golf facility, saving both money and time. 

With Corporate Partnerships such as this with Permanex demonstrates how the UKGF continues to be at the forefront of the industry in developing key initiatives to support all golf clubs. 

About the UK Golf Federation - https://www.ukgolffederation.com/ The UKGF is a not-for-profit organisation now with over 1,200 member facilities whose aims are to represent and support the interests of proprietary, and commercially operated golf courses and driving ranges in the UK. It takes a key role in providing leadership in discussions with Government and golf’s governing bodies on all matters that impact commercially minded golf facilities. The Federation has a programme of benefits and opportunities for its members to enable them to understand and develop their business. Its mission is to "grow golf participation through open access golf facilities and grow the bottom line”. About Permanex Permanex Power is a new division of Permanex Site Security Ltd (www.permanex.net) specialising in commercial (EVC) installations. The Permanex group installs for some of the best known and biggest companies and golf courses in the UK, including Royal St Georges Golf Club, Berkeley Homes, City of London, Ernst & Young and many more. ——— Press Release Ends UK Golf Federation Network House, Stubbs Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 4TT - 02476 414999. More information on membership is available on the UK Golf Federation website www.ukgolffederation.com where savings of £1,000 on services can be found (T&C’s apply) and it is quick and easy for new members to join. The UKGF is a not-for-profit organisation now with over 1200 member facilities whose aims are to represent and support the interests of proprietary, and operator commercial golf courses and driving ranges in the UK. It takes a key role in providing leadership in discussions with Government and golf’s governing bodies on all matters that impact commercially minded golf facilities. The Federation has a programme of benefits and opportunities for its members to enable them to understand and develop their business. Its mission is to "grow golf participation through open access golf facilities and grow the bottom line