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Assembled Electronics Solutions When it comes to electronics and electromechanical products, we are on a mission to build a recognised and sustainable design and manufacturing business that can fill the creative seat at our client’s board table.

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We are always looking to work with businesses to deliver innovative solutions, technology and problem-solving to help clients bring their products to market, rejuvenate maturing products and extend the lifecycle of existing products. Our capabilities help to identify, research and challenge the marketability and end-point needs of the product with

the aim of developing technological solutions that speed up time to market. A lot of our innovations stem from a desire to make processes simpler, faster, more accurate and/or less risky whilst utilising the latest technologies Our U-Level Wireless Levelling Device, which we launched at the Engineering Design Show, is just such an example. U-Level addresses the need to level items – including but not limited to caravans and motorhomes – easily and efficiently. Many operations require more than one person to make something level – the person operating the levelling equipment

and a second person to physically observe and report back on an accurate picture of the current incline. This is a time-consuming and awkward process. U-level cuts the need for that second person by making use of a radio transmitter which is placed on or in the device you wish to level, and a receiver which the operator holds to accurately observe the level as you manoeuvre it into position. The added benefit is that it doesn’t have to be in line of sight, a feature that is

of particular benefit in shop-fitting and equipment installation. T 01789 204879 nigelm@assemtron.com www.assemtron.com

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Rebuilding machinery since 1969 Built up as one of the very best machine Tool Rebuilding Companies in this country, We have worked for most of the biggest companies in the country including; Rolls Royce in every division, Westland Helicopter, British Shipbuilding, AE Welworthy Piston and Piston Rings, Rover Cars in Birmingham, GKN Sheepbridge Stokes, The White Fish Autority, Armourment Factories, Massey Ferguson and Matrix Machine Tools in Coventry covering most industries in this country. Some of which have now long gone.

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We have rebuilt most types of machinery ever manufactured in this country within the original manufacturers limits of alignment and performace, modernised and improved most of them to the highest standards including CNC.

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Contents

Editor’s Comments

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Commitment to Excellence........................................................................................................ 2-5 Best of Britain.................................................................................................................................. 6-8 Product Innovation Award..............................................................................................................9 Laboratory Excellence....................................................................................................................10 Laboratory News..............................................................................................................................11 Gas & Energy News.........................................................................................................................12 Cable Management News............................................................................................................ 12 Business Development News..................................................................................................... 13 Temperature News..........................................................................................................................14 Ventilation News..............................................................................................................................15 Training News.....................................................................................................................................16 Seating News......................................................................................................................................16 Industrial Lighting News..............................................................................................................16 Industrial Cleaning News............................................................................................................. 17 Water & Chemical Storage News............................................................................................. 17 Ace Screeners News........................................................................................................................ 17 Industrial News..........................................................................................................................18-21 Industrial Classified..................................................................................................................22-23 Industrial Excellence....................................................................................................................... 24

Hello & welcome to Issue 609 of Best Practice UK… As with every edition, the team at Best Practice UK has been working extremely hard to bring you an issue that is full of innovative and exhilarating companies, and we believe that this could be the best issue yet! We have searched the length and breadth of the UK to bring you some of the most ground-breaking innovations and this month we are overjoyed to be highlighting the activities of Venomtech and Pooling Partners. Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of Venomtech. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Commitment to Excellence’ feature. To find out more, turn to page 4. And secondly, we are featuring Pooling Partners with a ‘Best of Britain’ feature following their impressive performance over the years. For more information look no further than Page 7. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Best Practice UK as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Happy reading and we hope to see you for the next edition!

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MARK full feature compressor aids engineering facility

VC F series with a quad-core processor Smart cameras from Vision Component’s new VC F series are designed for use in intelligent transportation systems, e.g. for automatic license plate recognition (freeflow ALPR applications) in combination with the company’s software tool CARRIDA. They are also suitable for many other tasks, such as quality inspection and production control. VC F units are based on a quad-core processor from Freescale that provides a 4 x 1GHz computing power. Equipped with a freely programmable GPU, the systems use the VC Linux operating system. The cameras feature either one or two remote 1/1.8” CMOS sensors connected by a 30mm or 80mm cable

– the two-sensor version is also suited for stereo camera applications. Depending on the model, the sensors provide a 1,280 x 1,024 (WVGA) or 1,600 x 1,200 pixel resolution. A 1GBit Ethernet interface enables integration into automation environments. Furthermore, the VC F series includes two USB interfaces and an HDMI output – a novelty for VC smart cameras. The new series will be available in the first quarter of 2015. T +44 (0)1933 625162 sales@vision-components.com www.vision-components.com

MERU is a unique organisation producing bespoke disability equipment solutions for children. Upgrading their production facility, they required an improved compressed air set up which lead them to our MARK full feature unit. Making a difference MERU was founded as a charity by a design engineer, William Bond, and an orthopaedic surgeon, Trefor Llewelyn-Bowen, who were concerned at the lack of equipment facilities for disabled children. They saw that many disabilities were so complex that no available ‘offthe-shelf’ equipment met their needs. Working towards solutions is still the driving vision at MERU and the result has seen innovative results, among them a powered indoor chair called The Bugzi. This allows severely disabled children to move themselves around at an early age, substituting the ‘crawling’ or ‘early walking’ stages in a child’s development. Compressed air needs With an ever rising number of projects and the increasing need for a higher production output, MERU’s Epsom design offices and workshops were in need of more compressed air. Moreover, the installation of a new CNC machine entailed some specific requirements. Pure and dry air was a must, but a reliable and continuous air supply became vital since any interruptions would mean a complete re-set of the CNC machine. A charitable cause Although MERU generates revenue through the rental or sale of its items, the majority of its running costs is met through charitable donations and fund-raising, whilst the workforce is supplemented by volunteers. When MERU contacted MARK compressors, the team decided to donate the MSM DX unit and Air Line Systems of Orpington, Kent, a local MARK distributor, also helped with the installation of the unit free of charge. A very nice initiative that has MARK compressed air contributing to a remarkable cause. T 01925 817276 contact.uk@airwco.com www.mark-compressors.com www.meru.org.uk

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Commitment to Excellence

The professional choice for Portable Dust and Fume Extraction Best Practice is extremely proud to feature VAF Air Ltd with the highly prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile. Paired with sister company Miniveyor Products Ltd, VAF Air are specialist suppliers of confined space equipment to a globally diverse industry base. They have distributed vane axial fans and ventilators to the European market since the mid 1990’s, and their Miniveyor Air range of blowers has now been established as a leading brand worldwide. The combination of dependable power and practical design makes the VAF Air and Miniveyor Air fans and ventilators the professional choice for portable dust and welding fume extraction. As they are stackable, less storage space is taken up, and large handles enable effortless manoeuvrability. Anti-skid rubber feet ensure steady operation, and the rugged build of the machines means they are durable and weather resistant. The double walls are made from high density polythene, meaning the products can absorb bangs frequently experienced with industrial use, eliminating costly

maintenance procedures. “Standard ventilators typically don’t last very long in the workplace,” Darracq Shawe, Director of VAF Air Ltd, explained. “Metal bodied fans tend to dent easily when knocked, so they will need replacing. The plastic moulded fans here at VAF Air are highly resistant so they can last a much longer time. Additionally, all of the parts are replaceable so if anything does get damaged then they can be changed easily.” The portable and reliable fans and blowers are both safe and suitable for use in confined spaces. Where fumes, smells or dust occur, the axial fans can extract contaminated air out of the building, and blow fresh, clean air into a workspace.

a testament to their prominence in the industry, and the company are set to continue with this incredible growth through the advancement of product lines and the acquirement of new associations across the globe. “We are always aiming to develop new products which will further complement our range,” Darracq said. “In terms of future plans, we are keen to increase our dealer network both in the UK and overseas.”

The VAF series range has recently been extended with the introduction of the VAF-200C Canister blower. This innovative extractor houses 7.5 metres of flexible duct in a canister which can neatly be clipped on to the fan body, and the machinery can be carried to the job site with great ease.

VAF Air will be attending the BAUMA Conexpo in South Africa this year between 15-18 September to showcase their impressive range of fans and extractors. They will also be exhibiting at the INTERMAT in Paris between 2125 April, where they will be launching the VAF-200C.

The specialist ventilator company have recently obtained a bigger presence in the USA, after the establishment of a new warehouse and office in Miami. This expansion is

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Solutions in Calibration Best Practice is pleased to present Transmille with the highly regarded and duly deserved Commitment to Excellence profile. Founded in 1997, Transmille is an established commercial calibration service, specializing in the development and manufacture of a range of electrical calibration products and software. The company was originally situated in Laddingford, but they are now based in Staplehurst in Kent after relocating in 2003. The UK based manufacturer provides a wide range of high precision calibration equipment solutions. They now produce over 600 calibration instruments annually, shipping products to customers around the globe including small calibration test houses, manufacturers and national standards laboratories. Although the brand is primarily focused on the calibration industry, they also sell to the industrial sector, catering to oilrigs, power plants and other large electrical and manufacturing plants. “Our main role is to provide unique equipment and software for not only our own laboratory but to benefit calibration laboratories and manufacturers across the globe,” Jonathan Bailey, Business Development Manager at Transmille, explained. “We also provide a UKAS accredited calibration service at our main facility in Staplehurst for a large variety of manufacturers with state-of-the-art calibration equipment.” Transmille offer several product lines, however their main product is the 3000A series, a range which ties in with their 1000 series product line as part of the ‘multifunction calibrator’ production. These models allow the calibration of a wide range of instruments, including multimeters, clamp meters, thermocouples and many more.

Transmille has innovatively developed new products for the metrology community over the past years, with items including the 3200A Electrical Test Equipment calibrator and the 1000 portable calibrator which offer a wider range of products for common and uncommon calibration requirements. Transmille have the capability to offer one-to-one support regardless of how large or small the customer, due to their network of distributors dotted across the world. Their unrivalled commitment to calibration and their dedication to providing bespoke instruments resulted in the company being awarded with the honorable Queens award to Enterprise in the sector of Innovation back in 2008. “Transmille brings unique options and cost-saving ideas that help drive forward the calibration industry,” Jonathan stated. “Our product lines offer a variety of unique external adaptors and accessories to be used with our products that no other manufacture offers. We also provide a wide range of products that can also be customized to meet the client’s needs such as limited functionality calibrators to help reduce costs.” When discussing future plans, Jonathan said: “Here at Transmille we intend to keep up development in order to be at the forefront of product innovation (in the industry) as we have for many years. We also intend to continually adapt our current product lines in order to keep up-to-date with the latest technology, bringing out new features and products.” In 2014, Transmille’s wide network of distribution agents attended Electronica in Germany, World of Technology and Science (WOTS) in the Netherlands and Matelec in Spain. They will be making appearances at many more inspirational events this year, the main ones being AMPER 2015 in the Czech Republic and NCSLI in the USA. T 01580 890700 sales@transmille.com www.transmille.com

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Commitment to Excellence

Venomtech® Limited – The safe practice of scientific research Best Practice is incredibly proud to present the highly prestigious and industry acclaimed Commitment to Excellence profile to Venomtech® Ltd. This notable accolade recognises a unique company that is the sole provider of venom for drug discovery research in the UK. Established in March 2010 by Steven Trim and based in Kent, Venomtech® facilitates drug discovery in the UK and globally through the provision of targeted snake and invertebrate venom. Now in their fifth year, Venomtech have moved up to the world leading enterprise zone on the old Pfizer site called Discovery Park. Since their last commitment to excellence in 2013, Venomtech have revised their product positioning to great effect and this has already increased sales. The key

uniqueness with Venomtech is their libraries are targeted to the drug discovery targets that their customers are struggling with. This means that many customers now have tools to progress their research forward that they wouldn’t have had otherwise. This has been recognised across the globe with their new US distributers, Mayflower Bioscience and they are in discussions with Japanese distribution partners also.

Team at Venomtech at their new labs at Discovery Park

Using very small electrical stimulation to invertebrate venom is collected both efficiently and harmlessly, Venomtech® use novel procedures to greatly increase the safety by anaesthetising the specimens during many processes. Through miniaturisation techniques in keeping with the modern pharmaceutical industry the amount of venom actually used has been greatly reduced, thus leading to greater efficiencies. From snake venom used for cancer and haematology to tarantula venom becoming a new lead for painkillers and antimalarials. All this with the award winning husbandry of the animals.

Having launched the new Acoustic Venom Discovery Arrays™, at the European Laboratory Robotics Interest Group Drug Discovery 2012 Conference, Venomtech® won the highly prestigious technology award. This award winning product allows venom to be dispensed with sound, a new format gaining significant traction in the pharmaceutical industry, Venomtech are the only company in the world to supply venom in this innovative format. Thus their targeted arrays for GPCR, Ion channels, kinases and many more targets are supplied through this unique collaboration with Labcyte in Echo® qualified Acoustic plates. Since the move to Discovery Park in 2014, Venomtech® are continuing their growth phase with increased production facilities and sales force. To achieve this growth they have turned to crowd funding through SyndicateRoom, who have significant expertise in raising investment for biotech companies which is still a very novel way to fund exciting science. Find out more at www.syndicateroom.com/venomtech. For further information on Venomtech please call: 01304 892694, email: info@venomtech.co.uk or visit the website on: www.venomtech.co.uk

Renewable Technology Specialists Best Practice is pleased to present VG Energy with the highly prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile. VG Energy is an engineering led business with significant experience designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining large scale renewable technology products for customers across many industry types. VG has 850 Biomass, Wind, Solar PV projects in its portfolio, from its Ayrshire, Aberdeenshire, and Yorkshire offices where it employs almost 100 staff. The company was established in 2008 when the founders realised that no existing company could offer the level of expertise and service they would typically expect when purchasing

of energy production, savings and payback periods to clients, and extensive research and development strategies ensure that the products are of the highest standards. New and existing products have been independently tested and verified to guarantee complete customer satisfaction and reassurance.

agricultural equipment. VG energy was formed with the direct purpose to offer these customised solutions whilst specifically including the essential aftersales support, complete with consultation, planning, installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance services.

VG Energy clients include premier agricultural businesses such as The ANM Group, James Gordon Ltd., distributor of Claas machinery plus large blue chip organisations, engineering companies, public sector organisations etc. The establishment only supply durable, high quality components which are designed to last in the long term. The technologies are maintained and installed directly by fully committed, qualified staff and specialist equipment manufacturers. The wind, biomass and solar solutions are beneficial because they enable a significant reduction of electricity bills, a lessened impact on the environment and the generation of a guaranteed income stream.

Gary Craig, Marketing Manager at the company, commented: “Here at VG Energy we pride ourselves on the work we do in the renewable sector. We have many clients, mostly those in the manufacturing sector, and we provide in-house work and installation services. Our aim is to continue maintaining our high standards, both in terms of

The VG Energy philosophy is about making renewable energy technologies as affordable and uncomplicated as possible. They adopt an honest approach, offering realistic estimates

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our quality products and our fantastic services.” The renewable technologies firm has further strengthened its position at the forefront of the UK’s biomass boiler industry following continued success in 2014 and the installation of 195 biomass boilers across the UK. The demand for the company’s biomass products and services showing no sign of letting up in early 2015, meaning VG Energy is confident of another successful year. Contact T 01563 829990 info@vgenergy.co.uk www.vgenergy.co.uk

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Best Practice is pleased to feature Online Security Products Ltd (OLSP) with the richly deserved Products and Services Innovation Award 2015.

selection of electronic locks. This extends to distinguished network systems, disabled access fittings, mounting posts and biometric access cards, readers and scanners.

The company is a renowned wholesale provider of CCTV, access control, surveillance camera, door entry, fire and intruder parts, specialising in the supply and distribution of products used primarily in the electronic security industry.

In addition, OLSP are authorised distributors of door entry systems, and so they stock specialist kits from many big name manufacturers including BPT, Aiphone, Comelit, Fermax, Bitron and CDVI. Both domestic and professional door entry systems are offered, with options including wireless, video wired and audio wired bundles. Better security can be achieved with OLSP video peepholes, gate openers and intercoms.

Founded in 2007, OLSP holds the esteemed status as the first online distributor of parts of professional security systems in the UK. Their clients typically include installers, technical end users, property maintenance and facilities management companies, and they stock an extensive range of specialist items from over 50 well known manufacturers.

Their impressive online catalogue boasts over 10,000 lines and is consistently updated to ensure all products are kept up-to-date, and every part is listed with full technical specification, downloadable pdf brochures, installation schematics and manufacturers’ technical support contact details. Additionally, delivery is usually next working

day to mainland UK addresses, and is free on all orders over £250 net. OLSP offers a fully comprehensive sale and after sales support service, whereby clients can be assisted with product selection, compatibility and system design. A highly experienced and fully qualified sales team work specifically to ensure all customers’ needs are met accordingly, and that the components they require are compatible with their new or existing electronic security systems. The OLSP range is incredibly vast, comprising of all kinds of parts for CCTV systems, such as cameras, lenses, infrared lighting, wiring solutions, power supplies, monitors and DVRs. Seasoned DVR recorder and closed circuit television experts can assist customers in their selection of CCTV parts after working in the industry since 1981 has enabled them to attain a sound knowledge of the devices. As access control distributors, the business has a wide variety of standalone and networked systems, cards, tags and fobs, along with power supplies and a huge

External Security products such as detectors and controllers can also be purchased from the company. Lighting equipment such as floodlights and LED illuminators serve great purpose in detecting any outside activity due to their responsive sensors and effective beams. There are also numerous intruder alarm parts available, such as control panels, power supplies, detectors, sounders and batteries, and fire alarm products are also included in the range. Whatever your position, safety is paramount, so it is absolutely essential that you invest in good quality security equipment in order to keep your premises, assets and associates safe. Get in touch with OLSP today to prioritise your security and receive complete peace of mind. Contact T 0113 850 8123/0800 880 6123 sales@onlinesecurityproducts.co.uk www.onlinesecurityproducts.co.uk

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Euroquartz manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of frequency control products. Manufacturing, engineering and sales are situated in a custom-built modern plant in Crewkerne, Somerset, UK. Since the company was established in 1982 the company has grown by increasing market share due to product developments and also by acquisition. Brookes Crystals, a long-established crystal manufacturer were acquired in 1984 followed by Webster Electronics and Frequency Products Limited, culminating in the forming of Euroquartz Filters, a custom filter design and manufacturing division, in 2000.

currently operating within our ISO9001 QMS but are in the process of upgrading to the AS9100 accreditation scheme. As a company we are always striving to improve our products and services and this can be seen by our introduction of High Temperature oscillators up to 250°C.

As the last UK manufacturer of quartz we are able to offer high specification HC49U, UM1 and UM5 crystals. We also produce military clock oscillators in our Crewkerne facility for a multitude of applications.

Euroquartz Ltd have strategic long standing supply agreements with suppliers who provide a high level of traceability and engineering back up which complement our in-house resources. The company is a solely British owned enterprise and provides a flexibility and quality of service unrivalled in our field.

Customer service and quality are the main driving force behind our business, we are

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Commitment to Excellence

Robust, reliable, realistic Best Practice is extremely pleased to present Red Forge with the highly prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile.

remove loads after vehicles get pulled over and weighed, resulting in fines and significant transportation delays.

getting close to the maximum, and if the total weight exceeds the vehicle’s plated maximum, the LEDS will turn red.

Based in Redditch, Red Forge are the market leaders in the field of axle load indication and on-board weighing systems. They specialise in the provision of suitable systems for fleets, whether that be in the form of simple overload protection for light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles or highly accurate pay-by-weight solutions. Prioritising legal compliance in regards to fleet loading places the business firmly in the road safety industry.

The business now provides van and truck drivers with the opportunity to more easily monitor the loading status of their vehicles, subsequently informing them as to whether it is safe to drive or not. This is easily achieved with their impressive range of protection equipment made using sophisticated automotive electronics technology.

The second new product is the Axalert Excel. Aimed at the HGV market, this shows the percentage loading on each of the axles, plus an approximate weight indication figure for the front axle, rear axle (or axles) and the gross vehicle weight on one simple display.

Red Forge was established in 1976 by four entrepreneurs, one of whom became the remaining director – Mr John Freeman. After considerable growth, the company moved to a much larger facility in order to better cope with the demand. Relocating from a 5,000 sq. ft. premises to a 24,000 sq. ft. building allowed greater space to install an increasing number of axle load indicators and on-vehicle weighing systems. When the company was first formed there was a direct focus on the re-manufacturing of automotive rotating electrics. It was in the early 1980’s when John was approached by the members of the Birmingham Institute of Road Transport Engineers to look at the problem of overloading on trucks, and the inconvenience of having to

“Red Forge has always prided itself in providing products that are easy to understand by the user,” Andy Freeman, Managing Director at Red Forge, commented. “We try and keep the systems as simple to the user as possible whilst the clever stuff is handled in the electronics, and we are renowned for being a very ethical company who likes to treat customers fairly.” Red Forge currently offer loadcell on-board weighing systems, axle load indication, printers, cut-offs, USB drives, strobes and various health and safety products, and they have recently introduced two new systems to their inventory. The first, the Limitlite Tradesman, is an axle load indicator with an easy to interpret LED traffic light representation of the load condition. The visual indicators will start off green when the vehicle is loaded normally, and will change to amber when the load is

now been in existence for 39 years so next year we will be celebrating 40 years in business.

“With all of our systems, no buttons need to be pressed to operate them,” Andy explained. “We also keep buttons off the front panel by having a unique remote control key pad to access any menu items. This prevents unauthorized access to the menu settings whilst offering an easier method of entering data. All menu items and fault conditions are in plain English thus making the instruction manual virtually obsolete.”

“This achievement is a testament to the dedication Andy Freeman, Managing and continued Director at Redforge support from the staff at Red Forge, some of whom have been with the company for well over 30 years. We have some of the most knowledgeable people in this industry who are well respected for their expertise.”

Red Forge can provide its services to customers in all areas of road transport. Their clients include businesses associated with logistics, maintenance, home deliveries, jetting vehicles, scaffolding, road maintenance, civils, tree cuttings, multiple drop delivery, removals and recovery.

Red Forge will be re-attending the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC this year after the previous edition proved to be a great success for the company. They will make an appearance at the inspirational exhibition between 14-16 April 2015 on stand 4G02.

When discussing future plans, Andy said: “We are looking to strengthen our product line up and provide further integration with other on-board systems. Red Forge has

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Best of Britain

Driven by quality Best Practice is extremely proud to present its Best of Britain profile to Davall Gears Ltd for their continued prominence in the industry along with their commitment to delivering excellent products and services. Davall Gears is a long established UK manufacturer and supplier for the design and production of gearing systems and specialist gearboxes. Established in 1886, the company have been long associated with the supply of precision gears to companies across the world. Registered to AS9100 Rev C, ISO9001 2008 and Nadcap special purpose EDM machining, Davall is a specialist in the aerospace and defence power transmission field, and has an “inhouse” design and technical department to call upon for the development, prototype and manufacture of systems and assemblies for commercial, medical, military and aerospace industries. Through continued investment in CNC gear cutting and multi axis machine tools, expansion of EDM capacity, solid modelling, FEA and high accuracy rapid prototyping of gear forms, Davall’s pedigree as a leading gear producer is consistently being maintained. This is supported by a highly skilled work force and looking to the future, a growing apprentice training programme. Davall Gears manufacture bespoke gearboxes and transmission components including (but not exclusively) spur, spline, helical, worm and wormwheel, straight bevel, spiral bevel, hypoid, epicyclic, Spiradrive® (Spiroid®) gear systems and synchronous pulleys, to customer specification. SPIRADRIVE® is a gear system offering minimal backlash, high torsional stiffness and smooth torque transmission in a small envelope. Davall also manufacture a rack and pinion seat movement system for pilot and crew specialist seats and volume applications for passenger cabin premium seating installations. The company benefits from over 50 years’

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The Aerospace Gearing & Transmission Specialist experience of flight critical Aerospace gear and military gears and gearbox manufacturing. They provide a make to print, prototyping, development and production parts offer, backed up with world class machine tool investment for Hobbing, Shaping, Grinding and EDM, with ongoing production and engineering design and process development delivering novel design solutions in many materials across diverse markets since 1886. Davall Mollarts Universal Joints manufacture expansion and articulation joints, torque tubes and assemblies specifically tailored to the aerospace market. As an established leader in the field of custom-made universal joints, splined and gear component combinations, they have attained their position by successfully combining extensive knowledge of the industry, with the use of modern technology and manufacturing techniques. Davall DSG provides stock products and short lead time gear and power transmission drive solutions across many industries. Offering components from an extensive portfolio, generated from in house manufacture, catalogue and accredited distributor product ranges, the considerable technical knowledge held within the DSG team can design drive solutions for the most challenging applications. Davall supplies into: Flight control systems, pilot, crew and passenger aircraft seat manufacturers, UAV/UGVs, Engine systems manufacturers, Vision system actuation, motorsport, Military radar, turret, azimuth, Fire control and drive solutions, missile fin and air control surface linkages and gears, ISTAR, Medical MRI scanners, limb implants, robotics, nuclear, medical, defence, space, plus many and diverse industrial applications. T +44 (0)1707 283100 info@davall.co.uk www.davall.co.uk

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Best of Britain

Streamline your business and benefit from pooling Best Practice is incredibly pleased to present Pooling Partners with the highly prestigious Best of Britain profile. The company is owned by the Faber Halbertsma Group and is recognised across the supply chain for providing simple, streamlined service solutions to pallet users. They are the market leader in pool management of exchangeable and standardised load carriers, operating a network of 10,000 pooling stations all over Europe. IPP Logipal, part of Pooling Partners, is Europe’s number one in pallet pooling and production, and last year it achieved its tenth successive year of double-digit growth since its foundation in 2005. “This achievement reflects not only the rising demand for smart pallet solutions but also our concerted focus on exceeding our customers’ service expectations over the past decade,” Carl McInerney, Country Director at IPP Logipal UK & Ireland, Pooling Partners, commented. “2014 has been another great year for Pooling Partners in the UK & Ireland; having won numerous new customers and extending services to our existing clients. We have continued to invest in our pooling network – having a dense network for collection and supply of pallets reduces transport miles – which is a common target we share with customers. “We have significantly invested in

“We see a continued focus on efficiency and more emphasis on sustainability. Real success will come from a truly collaborative method that eliminates hidden costs and makes pallet processes simple, smart and reliable.”

(Pictured) Carl McInerney, Country Director with Pooling Partners Team

our pallet pool; in 2014, more than 1million new pallets were produced and added to our stock. We have also expanded our repair facilities in the UK, strengthening our ability to ensure the quality of pool pallets during their entire lifecycle.” The company’s principal clients are in the FMCG, retail, recycling, industrial and electronic sectors, but they also supply to businesses in logistics and commerce. Because they run such a solid pallet network, they work with the largest brands in grocery and retail in the UK and Ireland as well as hundreds of small-tomedium-size logistics companies. The benefits of utilising Pooling Partners’ services are

incredibly widespread. Competitive, transparent pricing can be offered, as well as guaranteed reliability and practicality. The company’s approach is both economically and environmentally sustainable, as they strive to minimise the energy needed to produce pallets and use transport legs wherever possible. After proving a great success in Germany, Pooling Partners launched their award winning 1.4 Display Pallet in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. For industrial applications in the UK, leading-edge reusable and collapsible boxes were introduced, products which also received an excellent response. The boxes include promising options that can be combined: a Bulk Box and a High Protection Box with handling

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and packaging accessories including liners, flexible textile inserts and smart pocket frames to form a complete solution. When discussing the company’s plans and predictions for 2015, Carl commented: “We intend to lead the pallet market which requires constant improvement. Over the next year, you can expect further growth of our coverage areas and new services across our wider business.

Overall, Carl is incredibly pleased with how the company has performed over the course of the past few years and is confident of future success. “Our grass-roots approach to employee recruitment, induction and training is proving to be very effective,” he said. “We set development benchmarks and it’s satisfying to see our team reach and surpass those goals. We’re growing and retaining the right skills and experience to maintain our momentum and continually improve customer satisfaction.” Pooling Partners will be exhibiting at major trade shows this year, in locations such as Paris, Hamburg, Munich, Madrid and Turkey, and they will be supporting many pallet conventions across Europe. T 01676 524000 sales@poolingpartners.com www.poolingpartners.com

“You’ll see our engagement in Circular Economy: an approach that demands intelligent design of products and services so they can be shared and reused. Our pallet pooling services are already pretty close to being a perfect circular product. We hope to share our know-how to illustrate how other products could be pooled and reused in similar cycles.

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Best of Britain

Innovative new option is established as online CNC machinery auction site expands offering CNConlineauctions.com, an innovative website which specialises in helping engineering companies to buy and sell CNC machine tools with confidence, has been selected by Best Practice UK for a Best of Britain award. The company behind CNConlineauctions. com, CNC Online, has expanded its offering to help buyers and sellers of CNC machinery to get more for their money by bringing both new and old machinery together on one site. The development is a result of the team’s determination to help processing businesses get more for their money by upgrading and trading their machinery more efficiently. This latest move has created a one-stop shop for CNC machinery trading, and an additional route to market for the OEMs which could revolutionise the way equipment across many sectors is bought and sold in the future. There’s an added benefit in terms of buying without risk; with a variety of Assurance+ options available to take care of practicalities such as decommissioning and removal from

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the old site, delivery to the new site, offloading and installation, function testing, training, and options of unforeseen breakdown cover to ensure the machine purchased is fully operational, plus a full PUWER assessment to ensure health and safety compliancy. The Managing Director of CNC Online, Paul Lee said: “Our site allows both buyers and sellers to maximise the value of their asset and offers a competitive and hassle-free route to market for CNC machinery. For sellers that’s a successful sale of new or used machinery. For buyers it’s a risk-free

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purchase of an item to ensure it provides a safe and productive return on investment and valuable long term ownership. Both parties can benefit from our unique Assurance+ product.” The system is simple, and virtual online auctions complete every 12 days. Bidding commences from day 1 up to day 12 with ‘Buy Now’ and ‘Make an Offer’ available until the 11th day of the Auction. Unlike many auction sites, visitors to CNCOnlineauctions.com can view uploaded images and information about the equipment for sale before having to register. Paul Lee said: “We wanted to remove all possible barriers to trading for our users so we don’t ask people to register before they’ve had a

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chance to explore the site. We’ve made the trading process as transparent and easy as possible, so all parties know what is due to happen and when. Importantly, the process is managed and fully supported throughout by a team who really understand CNC machines.” Contact T 0333 202 0850 info@cnconlineauctions.com www.cnconlineauctions.com Twitter: CNC_Auctions Facebook: CNCAuctions LinkedIn: Paul Lee/John Edmeades

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Product Innovation Award

The complete solution for degassing and fluidic handling – comes from Sweden Best Practice is proud to present its Laboratory Product Innovation Award to Biotech AB. Introduction Biotech AB is a Swedish company that develops and delivers innovative laboratory products to instrument manufacturers and distributors worldwide. In particular, the company is specialized in solving problems with dissolved gases and bubbles in fluidic systems. With the help of Biotech advanced Degassers laboratories can optimize the performance of their analytical instruments and chromatography equipment. It also saves the industry both time and money by avoiding production

disruptions caused by bubbles in the fluidic lines. No troubles with bubbles Oxygen, air, carbon dioxide are

some of the dissolved gases that are present in a liquid and these gases can form bubbles and disturb the pump reliability and flow rate in any fluidic system. Furthermore, if a sensitive detection method or process is involved, the result of bubble formation can be serious. The dissolved gases in the liquid can form bubbles when the temperature or the pressure is changed or when different kind of solvents are mixed. A very easy and convenient solution to avoid issues with bubble formation is to remove dissolved gas in the liquid with use of an in-line degasser. By reducing the amount of gas with an efficient membrane degasser bubble formation in the fluidic system

can be prevented. For over 10 years, the company has developed products in the field of degassing and the product line Biotech DEGASi covers a wide application range. This means possibilities to offer customers unique solutions for the analysis to be both safer and more efficient. Whether the field is chemical analysis, biotechnology or sensitive processes on the manufacturing side. Recently, the company has started to work with degassing solutions also within very high flow rate applications. Innovative solutions – from idea to finished product Through the years, Biotech AB has launched a range of innovative products. The company works closely with its clients and participates in a variety of research projects with well-known European and American companies and institutions. It allows one to take advantage of the synergy effects that occurs between research and applied technology. Biotech is an OEM business partner and is part of networks of expert partners

in both academy and industry. Availability of this accumulated knowledge and experience is an important prerequisite for developing unique and customized products. An example of this is SunShell – a new type of separation column developed in collaboration with Chromanik Technologies in Japan. The column uses core shell technology that delivers higher performance and more reliable results than conventional columns. Most of Biotech instruments and components are manufactured for the OEM market. Everything for the lab Another part of Biotech’s business is to provide laboratories with all type of equipment and the necessary components of a liquid system. Biotech also helps customers to tailor the system for laboratories specific needs of fluidic handling. The company offers a wide range of products to suit every possible flow rate and type of fluids. Within this field, Biotech offers a number of well-known brands, such as Systec, Upchurch, Rheodyne, Isolation Technologies and Ismatec. Biotech AB is an OEM business partner of IDEX Health & Science LLC. Service of all equipment Biotech is a knowledge company that works closely with its customers both in terms of developing new products and solving problems for the end customer. Speed and flexibility are two key words of the business. This means long-term relationships with customers and products with very high quality. It is also important to take care of the after sales market effectively. Biotech has built up an organization for service and support in both Europe and US. In addition, the company offers quick deliveries of spare parts directly from the company’s warehouses. Contact T 0046 300569180 www.biotech.se

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Laboratory Excellence

Protecting your laboratory environment Best Practice is extremely proud to present Labconco with its 90 Years of Excellence Award for its dedication to supplying superior products to the laboratory marketplace. Providing laboratories around the globe with the highest quality laboratory furniture and equipment, Labconco strives to offer a service that is second to none. Renowned for their excellence, many Labconco products carry CE Marking, signifying electrical conformity for use in the European Community. The team also produces thousands of custom designs every year to answer specific laboratory needs. Labconco Corporation, or Laboratory Construction Company as it was first named, was founded in 1925 by Ralph Callaway and Phil Goldfisch. The company’s first product was a Kjeldahl Nitrogen Determination Apparatus, which agricultural laboratories used to test the protein content of feeds and grains. Another early Labconco product was the Goldfisch Fat Extractor, invented by Labconco founder Phil Goldfisch. Both important scientific devices are still used widely in laboratories today. From humble beginnings as a oneproduct shop in a small garage in downtown Kansas City, Labconco presently employs over 240 associates at facilities in Kansas City, Missouri and Fort Scott, Kansas. Labconco manufactures hundreds of scientific products in 16 different product lines. Today, Labconco has three state-ofthe-art facilities at its Kansas City location to help you get to know the products first hand. The tri-level Auditorium seats up to 100 people and is equipped with fully operational products for demonstration and

training purposes. The Demonstration Lab is a real laboratory where tests and methods are developed using their equipment. The Airflow Test Laboratory allows testing of new fume hoods and biological safety cabinets and replication of specific field situations and conditions. A spokesperson for Labconco commented: “Our commitment is to supply superior products to the laboratory marketplace. With this in mind, we endeavour to provide superior quality products, service and support for our distribution channels and customers, explore and develop new and profitable market segments and customer channels while continuing to improve upon existing product offerings and listening to and trusting each associate and respect his/her creative potential. “Our customer service is second to none. Our team provides technical expertise with laboratory construction or renovation projects involving multiple fume hoods and more. If you need help with a Labconco product, our Product Service Representatives can assist you over the phone or arrange for service in your lab. For an on-site visit or technical advice, there’s a Labconco Sales Representative in your area. Our International Department has representatives who cover the globe.” Labconco is an ISO 9001 certified company which prides itself on the quality of its people and products. Each product adheres to high standards including ETL and NSF Standard 49. Contact Toll Free (0800) 821 5525 Voice (0816) 333 8811 www.labconco.com

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Gas & Energy News

Ati’s pioneering Autotest revolutionises Gas Monitors Autotest ATi’s innovative F12(IS) is the only detector on the market that provides daily automatic self-tests with gas via the Autotest function, far exceeding any current and potential health and safety regulations.

A groundbreaking gas detector is transforming the industry thanks to its pioneering new Autotest feature, making it the safest and most reliable gas monitor in the world. Analytical Technology’s Intrinsically Safe (IS) F12 gas detector is the only product available that automatically checks itself daily with gas, allowing for safer and more confident monitoring. This unique monitor is designed to detect and monitor potentially hazardous toxic gas leaks, to ensure the safest possible working environment. The F12(IS) provides an early warning alarm if gas escapes, allowing for timely remedial or protective actions to be undertaken.

F12(IS) features and benefits: ■■ Autotest provides reliable response checks to ensure system integrity ■■ Provides an early warning alarm if gas escapes ■■ Can be used to monitor carbon monoxide, an ozone detector and an alcohol detector ■■ Features an intrinsically safe design ■■ Minimum maintenance and support costs

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Cable Management News

Power Capacitors Limited has specialised in power quality ever since their establishment in 1973, and over the course of its existence it has grown so significantly that it has come to serve both large, multi-national manufacturing companies and private individuals. As undisputed experts in the field of power factor correction, the manufacturers have developed a wide range of products and services which are unrivalled in the industry. Services include the distribution of motor and power electronics capacitors and the servicing, maintenance and installation of any type of power factor correction equipment. The PowerCab and PowerCabPlus range of power factor correction cabinets are exemplary lines, having a proven pedigree in finding the perfect balance between cost, performance and flexibility. Both products have been duly commended for their reliability and impressive payback periods (between one and two years). Power Factor Correction can completely remove the compulsory charges levied on consumers with a poor power factor, guaranteeing savings which can amount to many thousands of pounds a year. The installation of this specialist equipment

will bring many operational benefits; the decline in power demand will inevitably decrease a company’s carbon footprint significantly, and there will be a huge reduction in maintenance and strain on the cabling and components. Whether you require a quick telephone consultation or a full set of surveys and specifications, Power Capacitors will always be on hand to provide fully qualified experts who can offer you concise and cost-effective solutions and beneficial technical guidance. Specification support to incorporate any kind of power quality equipment into your existing product or service is also available in the form of expert and unbiased advice from Power Capacitor’s knowledgeable representatives. Contact T 0121 708 4511 sales@powercapacitors.co.uk www.powercapacitors.co.uk

Power Data Audio Visual Electropatent is a market leader in the design and manufacture of flexible and versatile power, voice and data systems. Electropatent has been designing, manufacturing and supplying, flexible solutions to building services’ problems for three decades. We are experienced in providing solutions for many applications including trading floors, data & call centres and academic institutions. With an extensive range of products, manufactured to suit both the project and budget, our team of knowledgeable and experienced staff are available to help you find the right solution whether it is a simple access grommet or a complex mission critical system. Simple plug-in connections ensure fast, cost–effective installation and absolute flexibility allowing services to be accessed with ease or re-sited with minimum disruption. Trading Floors & General Offices Call Centres & Data Centres 44 Schools & Colleges 44 Comms Rooms & Laboratories 44 Hospitals & Libraries 44 Shopping Centres & Airports 44 Museums & Galleries 44 Hotels & Private Residences 44 Test Benches & Bespoke Solution. 44 44

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Ventilation News

Miniveyor Air…Tough Fans for Tough Jobs! The Professional Choice for Portable Dust and Fume Extraction The VAF Air and Miniveyor Air fans and ventilators combine dependable power with practical design. The stackable design saves valuable floor or storage space, the large handles enable effortless manoeuvrability, and anti-skid rubber feet for steady operation. The VAF series fans work on both positive and negative airflow making them equally at home extracting fumes and dust or blowing fresh clean air into a confined workspace. The rugged design is durable and weather resistant. The VAF fans and blowers are the professional choice for portable dust and welding fume extraction. The VAF blowers can be used as a portable ventilator and confined space exhaust fans or extractors. We’ve listened to what our customers have told us and our new 2nd generation designed range has incorporated some of the changes asked of us. This includes – an improved fastening system for the ducting attachment to the fan, preventing the ducting falling off during use – a tougher duct ring to prevent breakages – an integrated moulded grill to reduce parts and an improved motor mounting to help withstand blows. We are so confident with the new improved designs the VAF range now come with an industry beating 10 year warranty upgrade on the fan body.

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Training News

Education & Environmental Services Ltd Education & Environmental Services Ltd (EMK) are renowned specialists in the field of professional and vocational education and training. As members of the Combustion Engineering Association (CEA), the esteemed company only employ highly skilled and incredibly professional trainers with refined expertise in energy efficiency, fuel technology, gas engine and turbine, steam turbine, steam boiler and hot water boiler training. All of the trainers recruited at EMK are chartered engineers and qualified teachers with years of experience in industrial and commercial plant operations training under their belt, so you can trust in their extensive knowledge and guidance. EMK specialises in boiler operations training for both operators and managers, providing training schemes which have been approved under the Boiler Operation

Accredited Scheme (BOAS). The nonaccredited two-day boiler training course is advantageous in the respect that it is endorsed by the CEA as an excellent foundation leading towards accredited status. One of EMK’s perks is its commitment to providing training at the client’s site in order to ensure the most convenient and hands-on service possible. This means the programme can be tailored specifically according to site equipment and operating procedures. Practical elements of the training can then be carried out on the customer’s plant, which will benefit the employees, who will need to know how to operate within the workplace closely and confidently. Contact T +44 (0)1244 641606 info@emk-ltd.co.uk www.emk-ltd.co.uk

EMK Educational & Environmental Services Limited CEA Boiler Operation Accredited Scheme (BOAS) Training for Category 2 plant i.e. Steam boilers – Shell type This five-day on-site training course for a minimum of four and normally up to six (6) trainees is offered at £3,295 (three thousand, two hundred and ninety five pounds). Course documentation above the nominal six copies which are included in the above price will be charged at £30 (Thirty pounds sterling) per copy. The delivery of the course is designed for steam boiler plant operators. CEA BOAS training for Managers of Category 2 plant This five-day on-site training course is provided for the same price as the above course. The delivery of the course is designed for boiler plant managers. The above prices for CEA BOAS training are exclusive of any registration, examination, CEA oral assessment or other administrative costs payable to the CEA or its nominated assessors. At the time of writing these latter costs are £375 (three hundred and seventy five pounds) per candidate for assessment plus £80 (eighty pounds) for certification by the Combustion Engineering Association. Fuller information on CEA Assessment Costs will be provided on request.

Please contact Liz Kennedy on: 01244 641606, email: info@emk-ltd.co.uk or visit: www.emk-ltd.co.uk

Seating News

Automation, Instrumentation & Control Laboratory Technology GAMBICA is the national organisation specialising in Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology in the UK. They have membership of over 200 companies in the sector, including both major multinationals and smaller businesses. The Trade Association business represents five industry sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Control & Instrumentation, Environmental Systems, Test & Measurement and Laboratory Technology. GAMBICA memberships provide a variety of key services which aren’t readily available from other sources. They are highly beneficial because they aid the development of international business through networking and promotional

initiatives, and useful technical advice on standards, directives and regulations can be provided. Members can also become part of an organisation whose views are valued by government, industry, purchasers and regulatory authorities. This will enable greater influence on the development of technical standards that affect product acceptance worldwide. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicates that the total output of the industry represented by GAMBICA is close to £6.9billion, with exports of £3.7billion and a positive trade balance just over £260million. T +44 (0)20 7642 8080 www.gambica.org.uk

Laboratory Seating The Perfect Chair for your Hygiene Sensitive Work Areas Techsit Ltd are the UK distributor for the exciting Werksitz range of technical work seating. This unique range of factory, laboratory, cleanroom and ESD seating is ergonomically designed for use in hitech environments such as: • Aerospace • Pharmaceutical • Medical • Electronic • Production and research areas.

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Industrial Lighting News

New Vigilant® H2 Series LED High Bay Dialight, the innovation leader in LED lighting technology, announces today the release of the highest-efficiency LED lighting fixtures on the market, the Vigilant® H2 Series LED High Bay. Delivering 140 lumens per watt, the new H2 Series offers approximately 25,000 lumen output. The H2 Series features Dialight’s world class, in-house designed power supply, in a sleek, durable and lightweight package, making Dialight the leader in energy efficient industrial lighting solutions. Designed to include Dialight’s innovative reflector technology and a tempered glass lens, the Vigilant H2 series is IP66 rated to operate in ambient temperatures ranging from -40oC to +65oC. The new fixtures weight only 18 pounds, making them significantly lighter than market standards. The new Vigilant H2 Series is UL1598A certified and CE compliant and backed by Dialight’s exclusive 10-year full-performance warranty covering the entire fixture. The product will be available for both 120-277V and 347-480V applications and other product variants. New international certifications and controls are coming soon. T 01638 778628 www.dialight.com

Waldmann – Engineer of Light Waldmann Lighting is a manufacturer of Industrial Workspace luminaires for the following environments: Manufacturing, Production & Assembly areas, Warehouses, Work Benches, Consoles, Machines, Inspection and Laboratories. The company specialises in providing the latest energyefficient LED lighting solutions with high performance and low energy cost. The new LED luminaires include: TAUREO – a continuous-row modular luminaire system for general lighting. The TAUREO system is available with different light distribution and colour temperature choices to suit all applications. An easy to install, cost-effective luminaire solution that can be easily modified to suit changing work practices and lighting requirements in the working area. TAMETO and TANEO are bench lighting systems. The TAMETO range is for general bench lighting while the TANEO range is available with articulated arms and under-shelf variants.

A variety of other LED luminaires are available for machines, general manufacturing and inspection including: MACH LED PLUS, SPOT LED and the TEVISIO and RING LED Magnifiers. Luminaires are available for all industrial environments with options for different colour temperatures, IP dust and water classification, flexible movement and glare-free operation. Contact T +44 (0)1923 800030 info-uk@waldmann.com www.waldmann.com

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Industrial Cleaning News

The voice of the Cleaning Industry

Sanondaf touchless disinfecting solutions

The British Cleaning Council Trade Association (BCC) is at the heart of the UK cleaning industry. Working at national and international levels, they strive to improve cleaning standards and assist the sector in its progression.

Sanondaf have a system of disinfecting rooms and equipment by filling a room with a dry mist (fogging) of a patented chemical compound (hydrogen, peroxide & silver) that kills 99.99% of harmful bacteria, viruses and moulds. The latest Generation of SANONDAF touchless disinfection solutions combine the effect of both our spraying devices and disinfectant solutions. The dual effect of both Devices and Disinfectants enables the air and surface in a room to be disinfected automatically. Our disinfectant is patented, highly effective oxidizing disinfectant that kills 99.99% of all hazardous germs and bacteria without posing a threat to humans, animals or plants.

Established in 1982, the corporation’s main purpose is to coordinate the affairs of the industry, encouraging improvements in health, hygiene and general cleanliness standards both home and abroad. They co-own the world-renowned Cleaning Show alongside Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions; an established biennial event which enables them to reinforce their values using a professional platform.

Sanondaf is proven to kill MRSA, C Dificile, Salmonella, Norovirus, Flu Viruses, Legionella and many other harmful bacteria, viruses and moulds.

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21 members form the BCC, using a forum to strategize and further raise the profile of the cleaning industry. The meetings

seek to give the sector the credibility and appreciation it deserves, and they increase their chances of doing so by ensuring to cover every related facet of the multi-million pound trade. Membership is open to any recognised trade association, research, educational body or institution concerned with industrial, commercial and institutional cleaning. This year, the Cleaning Show will make its London debut at the Excel. The showcase, which will take place in March, is set to be their biggest edition yet. To reserve a place on the BCC stand, register your interest by downloading the form online. www.britishcleaningcouncil.org

Water & Chemical Storage News

Precolor Tank Division Having been an established family business operating for three generations, Precolor Tank Division has served the water industry for many years. They form part of a privately owned group of companies, and have extensive experience in the design and manufacture of some of the highest quality storage tanks available. Based in Shropshire, the water and chemical storage specialists are considered market leaders in the industry due to their indisputable reputation for high standards and customer satisfaction. Their central location in the Midlands area ensures tank deliveries can be carried out across the whole of the UK, easily and efficiently. The water tank division has undergone local authority projects for schools, hospitals and fire stations for many years, and they are specified by many local authorities, architects and consulting engineers. Their water storage tanks have been installed in many prestigious locations, such as Chequers, Windsor Castle, Legoland, Manchester United,

Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Huddersfield football clubs. As the leaders in WRAS approved GRP cold water storage tanks and chemical storage tanks, Precolor has a wide range of tanks available for several different applications. Their products are suitable for usage in potable water, rainwater harvesting, mild chemical, sludge, slurry, grey water and effluent, and the selection includes one piece water storage tanks, semi sectional water tanks and sectional water tanks. T 01630 657281 enquiries@precolortankdivision.co.uk www.precolortankdivision.co.uk

Ace Screeners News The Haigh Engineering Company Waste Water Experience & Innovation

ACE Screener®

The Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries (SBWWI) is recognised as the trade association for the supply chain providing goods and services to the water and wastewater industries in the UK.

Screening & Screenings Handling Haigh’s range of ACE Screeners® cover inlet flows from 0-100l/s and are designed specifically for use in waste water and sewage treatment works. Installation flexibility is a key attribute, allowing project designers to use an ACE Screener® in virtually any situation, including retrofit into existing civil structures, new build channels, or as pipeline sections.

The organisation aims to represent the opinions of the individuals who form the SBWWI membership; maintaining the interests of contractors, manufacturers, distributors, training providers and consultants, and making them known to clients and other appropriate bodies.

Zero washwater One of the great advantages of the ACE Screener® is that it requires no wash water whatsoever. Often the cost of potable or piped in water is not included in the whole life cost of an installation, when up to 70 tonnes of water are used by some competitor products per day. The capital cost of a Screener can soon be recovered. Maximum organics returned to treatment Organics removed from the flow are a problem so ACE Screeners® are designed to keep them there where they can improve downstream processes and limit residual solids to less than 5% of the original screened material. The resulting end product screenings are cleaner, with little smell and are easier to dispose of.

The society engages closely with the water industry through direct meetings with water companies and regulators. Their activities include functions such as representation to regulators, government departments, input into standards-setting, training of operatives, contractual and

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procurement practices, and public relations campaigns to inform the community of the importance of the SBWWI. The group promote their movements through newsletters, products and events. The members arrange liaison meetings, supply chain forums, exhibitions and working group meetings, and they can provide business support and regulatory guidance. T 01926 513774/513771 carolp@sbwwi.co.uk www.sbwwi.co.uk

Industrial News

Talliscan, the fastest stocktaking and Quality Ram and Diaphragm Pumps perpetual inventory tool on the market Continuing with their successful product launch, TalliScan brought an expanded portfolio to Southern Manufacturing 2015. Whilst demonstrating their system’s capabilities as the fastest stocktaking and perpetual inventory tool on the market, TalliScan has been responding to the diversity of customer demand and industrial applications to incorporate new features including: ■■ Part weights from surface mount reels to full stock bins of 100kg ■■ Rapid kitting for production ■■ Calculating the length of material left on a spool or drum (from light-weight carbon fibre to standard electrical cable) ■■ Parts bin identification through

RFID in addition to the original QR Code format. Recognising that unexpected shortages are commonly responsible for stopping or delaying production you can accept that over time your MRP stock levels become inaccurate. Bringing the MRP stock quantities back into line

is through stocktaking and perpetual inventory. TalliScan is incredibly fast – five times faster than counting scales alone and 20 times faster than counting by hand a single operator can count 2,000 bins a day during full stocktaking. For daily perpetual inventory they can count 60-75 bins in 15 minutes, providing you with cyclical information on 1,500 parts each month. By incorporating TalliScan into your daily routine you can eliminate shortages and increase productivity – making TalliScan the latest must-have tool for the busy manufacturer. For more information and to arrange a demonstration, visit: www.talliscan.com or contact: info@talliscan.com.

BLT launches ‘Flood-It’ range of portable, battery-powered floodlights

working in the emergency services. Outdoor commercial events can be made all the more enjoyable with the lighting solutions, and the floodlights are a must for football and other sports pitches – especially in the UK, where we experience very dark evenings for half of the year.

To find out more about BLT Direct and browse the entire range of light bulbs, please contact: T 01473 716418 www.bltdirect.com Facebook: http://www.facebook. com/BLTDirect Twitter: http://twitter.com/ bltdirect Google+: http://plus.google. com/+BltdirectLighting/posts

It’s back – and it’s bigger than ever Thorite, the UK’s biggest independent pneumatic products, process systems and hydraulics distributor, has published its biggest-ever new catalogue, designed to be the most important reference work for engineers in processing and manufacturing industries throughout the UK.

the world’s leading manufacturers including Norgren, Festo, Parker, Legris, PCL, John Guest, CP Desoutter, Jaymac, Eaton and Hy-fitt ranges.

Now comprising 1,530 informationpacked pages the new catalogue illustrates many essential items within Thorite’s £multi-million stockholding, making it the most comprehensive industry publication of its type available – and it’s totally free of charge.

Completely new products also feature in The Essential Book for the first time, selected to meet recent customer demands and majoring on product innovation, quality, reliability and price competiveness. Highlights include Norres ducting products, Jaymac water pumps, Hiprho pressure wash hose, Comer metric UPVC piping system, high pressure layflat hose, BS 2050 anti-static hose and Gendura petrol inverter generators.

The 2015 edition, available from April 1st, provides details of products from

Highlighted extensions to Thorite’s hydraulics ranges include additional

sizes of Spiral Hose Guard, an extended range of Stainless Steel products, Hy-Fitt High Pressure flat faced and High T series quick release couplings, KR500 hydraulic fittings, Pioneer quick release couplings Hy-Fitt Lockable ball valves and additions to Hy-Fitt threaded valves. T 01274 663471 bradford@thorite.co.uk www.thorite.co.uk

Fiber Lasers tested like no other! With more than 300 lasers being sold and installed in a little under 2 years NUKON’s R&D Centre has proved why NUKON are now being seen as real contenders in the fiber laser market. Customers can witness and experience a real time production environment similar to that of many sheetmetal processing companies across the UK. The R&D Centre has a total of 10 different machines from the NUKON range. Working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year this amazing facility processes in excess of 7,000 tonnes of material per month allowing NUKON’s technical engineers access to live information on machine reliability, performance

The quality Pumps operate in many different environments and industries and are used in a variety of locations such as sewage and wastewater treatment works, quarries, abattoirs, food processing industry, farms and even Super yachts. Developed over 30 years, the extensive range of pumps offer

and important cutting data, vital to any shop floor. Built to an incredibly high standard and using only top quality components generally found on precision CNC machining centers NUKON are able to offer their NF Pro range of machines with cutting power up to 6kW and bed sizes up to 6,000mm x 2,000mm. Together with their REX tube profiling machine there is a NUKON fiber laser solution to meet the needs of every sheetmetal users requirements.

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quality and reliability as well as being energy efficient, easy to maintain and offering low overall whole life costs. They are suited to the most arduous conditions imaginable, and are therefore capable of virtually any application, so long as it falls within their flow rate and pressure output.

Attention to detail has always been central to the manufacture and supply of Energy Pumps’ equipment. Where possible, the company endeavour to machine the various castings that make up the pumps ‘in house’ and the pumps are then assembled by a small team of dedicated and skilled staff. The pumps are built to order specification to ensure that the customer can get the best performance from the pump for the job in hand. Staff are as helpful as possible and assist customers with the siting of our pumps in order to get the best performance from them. T +44 (0)1636 816600 sales@energypumps.co.uk www.energypumps.co.uk

Sysop launches E-Learning Programme for IT Professionals IT educator and consultant Sysop is launching IT service management (ITIL®) and project management (PRINCE2®, Agile PM®) e-learning courses for IT professionals effective March 2015, the company announced today. The launch is a response to market demand for quality IT-discipline distance learning, especially from larger UK-headquartered, global companies with IT staff worldwide, say Sysop.

The lights are a quick and convenient way to light up difficult areas temporarily. They have no trailing wires or dangerous cables, and there’s no planning permission required for these simple lights – unlike columned or permanent lighting, which must be applied for.

BLT Direct has launched a brand new range of portable floodlights, perfect for a variety of applications. From lighting outdoor sports pitches to providing illumination for outdoor commercial events, the Flood-It floodlights are set to be a best-seller at BLT Direct, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of lighting solutions. Portable floodlights are viable alternatives to mains and generatorpowered floodlights, and they can be used to light a myriad of environments where power is hard to come by. Building and construction sites benefit from the lights, which allow employees to carry on working into the night. Farmers can make great use of the lights, as can those

Energy Pumps are manufacturers of Quality Ram & Diaphragm Pumps to the Water Treatment and Process Industries. Established in 1979, the company is a family owned business offering Flexible Pumping Solutions that will satisfy a wide range of pumping applications.

Sysop already provides classroom education internationally through associates in Europe, the Middle East and Far East, and runs one e-learning

ITIL foundation course alongside some 26 classroom courses and workshops. “In our experience e-learning pass rates are broadly comparable to those for classroom courses – at half the price” says Sysop Lead Consultant and Managing Director Stuart Sawle. “E-learning courses are proving increasingly popular as they allow students to study at their own pace without spending time out of the office in the classroom.” T 01706 361110 www.sysop.co.uk

Thorite to host City & Guilds courses in Mechatronics & Hydraulics systems. The courses investigate the construction and operation of a range of hydraulic equipment, from fundamental principles to detailed examination of items including pressure valves, pumps, accumulators, pressure regulators, power packs and flow rates.

Bradford-based Thorite, the UK’s biggest independent distributor of fluid power products and process systems, is to hold a series of 3 day City & Guilds Certificated customer training courses on Mechatronics and Hydraulics throughout 2015, in its state of the art training facility the Thorite Academy. The Mechatronics courses, available in April and September, build on knowledge gained from the highly successful ‘Foundation in Pneumatics’ courses that the Thorite Academy already offers its customers. The new courses are designed to provide a wider practical understanding of pneumatic system signalling and control, incorporating electrical devices and PLCs. They are specifically targeted at personnel involved in the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of

automation systems containing pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC equipment. On completion of the course each delegate will gain the City & Guilds certified 226201 Introduction to Mechatronics Qualification Full. The Foundation in Modern Industrial Hydraulics courses will take place in May and October and are aimed at personnel involved with the design, assembly, maintenance, operation and servicing of hydraulic

On completion delegates will gain the City & Guilds certified 228301 Introduction to Hydraulics Qualification Full. Both the Mechatronics and Hydraulics courses will place a strong emphasis on safety and appropriate working practices, especially during the practical sessions. Contact T 01274 663471 training@thorite.co.uk www.thorite.co.uk

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When three pumps are better than one

Wanner completes Major Russian Order

Engineers at Wanner have designed a high flow rate skid that incorporates three of the Company’s Hydra-Cell G35 pumps operating in parallel.

Wanner International has completed a major order to supply its Hydra-Cell metering and dosing pumps to a leading Russian oil refinery. The order comprised some 44 ATEX approved pump & motor sets along with mechanical speed variators, pressure relief valves and pulsation dampeners.

The system can pump up to 420 litres per minute at 83 bar pressure or up to 200 litres per minute at 100 bar pressure. Installing three Hydra-Cell pumps means three times the flow as they are true positive displacement pumps. This is not the case in a centrifugal pump system. With HydraCell pumps the flow is maintained but the friction losses manifest themselves in increased system pressure. The multiple pump system where all three pumps take suction from a common manifold and discharge into a common header is reported to be ideal in situations where some flow needs to be maintained continuously and system shutdown is not an option. Minimal routine maintenance requirements can be easily accommodated while maintaining up to 60% of the rated flow and should a pump or motor go down it can be replaced while the rest of the system is still functioning. The system produces a virtually pulseless flow and is extremely accurate, exceeding the performance

requirements of API 675 in terms of flow repeatability, steady state accuracy and linearity. Some users choose the three pump option using two pumps to achieve service while keeping one for backup. In many instances, where footprint is not an issue, the three pump approach can save on acquisition costs and energy costs while improving the overall reliability and efficiency of the system. Nick Herrington, Wanner International T +44 (0)1252 816847 nherrington@wannerint.com www.hydra-cell.eu

pumping a tank until its empty and guarding against operator error (emptying a supply tank by mistake does happen) are potentially disastrous for conventional pumps that depend on the pumped liquid for internal lubrication but are no problem for Hydra-Cell pumps.

In all, some seven different pump models were required for flows up to 4,600 litres per hour and pressures up to 63 bar and all are driven by GOST Certified motors. “Most of the pumps supplied meet or exceed the metering performance requirements of API 675,” said Paul Davis, Managing Director. “And the fact that HydraCell pumps showed the lowest projected Life Cycle Costs (LCC)

“Working closely with Pump Union LLC, our Russian distributor, we were also able to meet all the technical requirements,” continued Davis, “That we were able to supply literature and documentation in Russian language also gave the customer confidence.”

contributed greatly to gaining the business.” Hydra-Cell pumps have no dynamic seals and can therefore provide 100% containment of the pumped liquid, which is critical in many refinery applications. The fact that dry running does not damage Hydra-Cell pumps was also a major consideration. Dry start-up,

Nick Herrington, Wanner International T +44 (0)1252 816847 nherrington@wannerint.com www.hydra-cell.eu

Hydra-Cell excels in Zero liquid discharge The addition of super duplex stainless steel to the range of liquid head materials available now enables Hydra-Cell G15 pumps to manage the tough-to-handle waste waters processed in ‘zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems. As water becomes an ever more expensive commodity, industrial, oil, chemical and petrochemical companies are increasingly turning to ZLD systems, minimizing wastewater discharge and maximising water recovery. Frequently these wastewaters have high levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and many contain particulate matter that can cause severe wear in pumps with tight tolerances and rapidly degrade seals. Having no tight tolerances and no dynamic seals to wear, Hydra-Cell pumps are proving to be ideal for this application.

Many of these waste streams have a high chloride content, which causes rapid corrosion, even within stainless steel pumps. Because of the way the Hydra-Cell pump is designed, it has only been necessary to incorporate 2507 Super Duplex liquid ends (manifolds and valve plates) in order to overcome this potential corrosion problem. A plunger or piston pump would require substantial modification of many components in order to overcome such a corrosion threat. Hydra-Cell pumps meet the pressure requirements of membrane filtration systems and concentrators while requiring little in the way of maintenance. Nick Herrington, Wanner International T +44 (0)1252 816847 nherrington@wannerint.com www.hydra-cell.eu

Leading safety upwards Over a third of all injuries reported annually are caused as a result of a slip or trip at the workplace. Skyhook GB Limited, established in 2004, has come up with a revolutionary product specifically designed to prevent these unfortunate mishaps. The Skyhook concept has been widely accepted in the construction industry due to its incredible effectiveness and convenience. The Skyhook support system has been sold to over 150 companies throughout the UK, including some of the biggest names in manufacturing. The ground-breaking product is used as a form of temporary support, as it is hooked over items such as floor joists or ceiling grids, and the fixing hole in the top enables it to be screwed upwards onto fixtures. If users are unable to get a fixing overhead, the support can be fixed through the side hole, which keeps the trailing cables away from the floor, eliminating this potential safety hazard. Also available is the Medi Hook, which serves great purpose in medical centres, because it’s designed to hang from the bed rail to hold tubing away from the floor. Skyhook GB Limited has proudly

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announced two new additions to their range; the Multi Hook and Extendable Tower Stands. The Multi Hook is similar to the Skyhook but the additional loop featured has the capability to accommodate multiple cables. The Extendable Tower Stand can be raised up to 3 metres in height and is made from a steel box section. With this item, multiple cables can be carried at various heights, because of the attached nonconductible plastic head. This incredibly innovative range consists of incredibly versatile and flexible products which make work environments significantly safer. Skyhook GB Limited is consistently striving towards raising standards, and they trust that their new additions will continue to assist companies in the construction industry. T 01342 844442 sales@skyhook-gb.com www.skyhook-gb.com

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Bin Handling Solutions A company based in Coventry who are a supplier of pipes and valves and have extensive recycling systems where left with a small percentage of waste to dispose of. They collect the waste using 240 litre wheelie bins which are walked outside to an external Ram Compactor. Up to now the bins have been dragged up a make shift ramp and the operator physically pick up the wheelie bin and shakes out the waste. They knew this was an issue and decided to find the solution. Landfill Alternatives have now installed a moveable 240ltr bin tipper. This sits in front of the compactor charge box, the bins are pushed into the tipper housing, and pressing two buttons the bin contents are emptied into the Ram Compactor. If they wish to dispose of waste using the forklift, then they simply pull the bin tipper out of the way, as it is on

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Energy Ram and Diaphragm Pumps are designed and manufactured in-house, ensuring the vital quality, toughness and reliability of these essential products. Energy Pumps range of Ram Pumps begins with the smallest 240mm mechanical Ram, through to the 460mm hydraulic Ram Pump. With many different sizes available, it ensures that there is an Energy Pump for most STW applications, including Quarries and Mines where Energy Ram Pumps are suited to tough grit and slit handling. castors, and then the forklift tips. Landfill Alternatives are able to offer customers solutions for every aspect of their waste on site from, balers, compactors, wood loggers, bin tippers, conveyers, granulators and shredders.

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The Energy Maxi, Major and Mastiff Diaphragm Pumps are the invaluable mainstay of many Sewage Treatment Works. They are competent in both primary and humus desludging and sledge transfer duties. Energy Pumps also have many applications in any industries which need to pump difficult sludge reliably and economically. The patented positive flow base of our Diaphragm Pumps, with patented anti-ragging, non-return Valves is designed to ensure that air quickly passes through the base, which then leads to an easier flow of contaminated materials. This, in turn offers low maintenance and ease of repair, when necessary. Energy Pumps are the obvious choice for many maintenance engineers. The range of Energy Diaphragm Pumps varies according to the application. The Energy Hydraulic Mastiff Diaphragm Pump is ideally suited for those jobs which require pumping difficult sludge to higher pressures while retaining longevity and reliability, plus ease of maintenance as with Energy Mechanical Pumps. The reliable and versatile Energy Mastiff Diaphragm Pump is based on our highly successful Major. Our Mechanical and Hydraulic Mastiffs allow for greater flow rates and delivery Head. They are capable of processing materials much quicker than the Energy Major Pump, for those tough-handling jobs which require the most robust Pumps. Being the smallest of the Energy Pumps, the Energy Maxi Diaphragm Pump was initially the first to be designed for small STW’s. This Pump has also proven itself to be popular with Abattoirs and Potteries. All Energy Diaphragm Pumps are reliable Flood-Water Pumps and are popular with Farmers for effluent, animal-feed and Agricultural purposes.

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