GRAND AFFAIRS GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- PIPA Registered Inspector / Trainer
- PIPA Trainer
Peter Grand is our Senior inspector / trainer
Areas of Expertise
All styles of inflatable including pool inflatables
Qualifications
PIPA Registered Annual Inflatable Inspector
Peter Grand has over 40 years experience in the Leisure, Entertainment and Inflatable industry. Previously working for Local Authorities, YMCA and entertainment providers
In September 1988 he set up Grand Affairs Group and in 1994 inflatable hire was added to the divisions. Operating more than 100 inflatables and related items. In 2018 Grand Affairs Group celebrated 30 years in the leisure and entertainment industry.
From 2001 he has been involved in the introduction of EN 14960 and the development of the PIPA scheme.
Peter is a PIPA registered inspector/trainer and heads up the latest division of Grand Affairs Group which offers annual inspection of inflatable play equipment. This division continues to grow with an ever increasing Client base. He is also a recognised trainer and has developed a number of training courses for Local Authorities, Operators and Hirers.
He has also appeared as an 'expert witness' and continues to work with local Authorities, Manufacturers and Operators to keep safety standards at a high level
He has also presented seminars on safe use of inflatables for the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS) and various theme parks.