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Contents

Editor’s Comments

Industry UK

Industrial Excellence.......................................................................................2-3

Hello & welcome to Issue 611 of Best Practice UK…

Training Excellence..............................................................................................4

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!

Commitment to Excellence..........................................................................4-5 10th Anniversary Award...................................................................................6

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 EMK and Drummond Scientific.

Best Company at the Cleaning Show.........................................................7 Railex Best Company at Show.......................................................................7

Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of EMK. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Training Excellence’ feature. To find out more, turn to page 4.

Medtec Show Review 2015..............................................................................8 Valves & Fittings News......................................................................................9 Handling & Storage News............................................................................ 10 Photgraphy & Printing News...................................................................... 11 Cleaning News.................................................................................................... 12 Industrial News............................................................................................ 13-18 Industrial Classified.......................................................................................... 19 Company of the Year 2015............................................................................ 20

And secondly, we are featuring Drummond Scientific with a ‘Commitment to Excellence’ feature following their impressive performance over the years. For more information look no further than Page 6. 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!

Kirsty Jo Quigley Editor For all advertising and sales enquiries, please contact Dave Priestley – Sales Manager 0121 711 2762 Published by Best Practice Midlands Ltd 0121 711 2761

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Industrial 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. The VAF series range has recently been extended with the introduction of the VAF-200C Canister blower. This innovative extractor houses 7.5metres 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. 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 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.”

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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 21-25 April, where they will be launching the VAF-200C. Contact T +44 (0)845 834 0241 sales@vaf-air.com www.vaf-air.com

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Industrial Excellence

PCB® Microphones now available with PCB’s new 650°C Accelerometer fast delivery and exceptional prices PCB® has announced the availability of many of its most popular microphones on less than 5 days delivery with pricing that gives exceptional value compared with competitive products.

capable of measuring sound in environments up to 800°C. The range also includes surface and side vented models.

The 378B02 ½-inch prepolarised free-field microphone at £610 is ideal for high accuracy applications and offers exceptional value. A range of prepolarised ICP® array microphones is available for use in consumer goods and R&D laboratory testing. At just £189, the 130E20 is ideal for multi-channel count applications. The new 377B26, a high temperature probe microphone is

PCB® offers a free microphone handbook that can be downloaded from the company’s website. There is also an independent competitive comparison and a brochure available alongside a range of informative videos. Contact T +44 (0)1462 429710 ukinfo@pcb.com www.pcbpiezotronics.co.uk

PCB Piezotronics, a world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure, force/ torque sensors, has announced a new crystal technology being used in high temperature applications called UHT-12™. Accelerometers designed with UHT-12™ make measurements with better accuracy and lower noise over large temperature profiles. See: www.pcb.com/Aerospace/ UltraHighTemperature UHT-12™ technology allows accelerometers to be insensitive to temperature variations. This is ideal for applications such as test and monitoring vibration of gas turbine engines (both in-flight and in test cells), rocket motors and thruster assemblies, turbocharger and exhaust system test and engine balancing. PCB’s UHT-12™ family includes accelerometer models 320C52,

357D90, 357D91, EX611 and series 339. The new UHT-12™ technology has also been adapted to pressure sensor series 115 and 176. UHT12™ technical advantages include elimination of pyroelectric noise spikes, up to 650˚C, consistent sensitivity over a wider temperature range and isolation of the crystal

from base strain and transverse measurement errors. Contact T +44 (0)1462 429710 ukinfo@pcb.com www.pcbpiezotronics.co.uk PCB and ICP are registered trademarks of PCB Group, Inc.

MARK full feature compressor aids engineering facility 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 ‘off-the-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. T +44 (0)1925 817276 contact.uk@airwco.com www.mark-compressors.com www.meru.org.uk

Bifold’s 48hr despatch

Bifold has recently moved to larger premises in Chadderton and so have been able to develop many different initiatives due to their expansion within the factory and growing workforce. The initiative that has the biggest impact for customers is that Bifold now has the capability to deliver products, configured and built to order within 48 hours. Bifold’s modular approach to product design and extremely efficient build and test processes have afforded increasing levels of flexibility as to the number of valve types that can be assembled and tested with very short lead times. Along with the preferred range that is advertised, Bifold is also able to accommodate reasonable requests for alternative, configurable valve options that the customer may require and are more

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than willing to cater to individual customer requests. Whilst this 48hr service is applicable to single valves and small batch quantities, Bifold are also able to, within reason, accommodate specific demands for large quantities. Bifold are dedicated to maintaining the excellence of their products and their new facility confirms their commitment to shortening lead times and meeting customer demands. They would like to take the opportunity to thank all their customers for their continued support. Contact Gill Bancroft, T +44 (0)161 345 4777 gbancroft@bifold.co.uk www.bifold.co.uk

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Training Excellence

Dedicated BOAS Training for Managers by EMK Educational & Environmental Services Limited EMK is a small but dynamic training organisation whose specialist area is Industrial Steam and Pressurised Hot Water Boiler Operation for which it offers the CEA BOAS qualification. EMK’s objective, in its flagship training course, is to prevent boiler plant managers from going to jail because they don’t realise what their jobs fully entail and how vulnerable they are. Implicit in the philosophy of this training is that if managers don’t go to jail then nobody got killed or injured. Mike Cogan, Head of Engineering Training at EMK, discussed the matter with BOAS assessor David Graham as well as with other BOAS assessors. David was highly critical of the quality of many of the candidates which he assessed. Some of his observations are interesting to quote, for example: “Many of them don’t even know what their job is” and “Many managers are extremely vulnerable and in need of specialised and focused training.” BOAS courses catering for groups comprising both operators and managers have been available for some time. However, while the managers always enjoyed

serious and expressions stern. It became very clear that the trainees were not doing their jobs and they knew it.

(Pictured) Mike Cogan, Head of Engineering Training at EMK

these ‘mixed’ courses, the big disadvantage was that because they enjoyed the courses, they felt they were beneficial to them in their managerial role. But the fact is the courses did not benefit them in those managerial aspects where they were most vulnerable. They needed training which was more focused on their legal responsibilities? During the Dedicated Management

Courses delivered so far, two clearly identifiable stages in the training have emerged. The delegates were particularly keen to improve their technical and operational knowledge so that they could more effectively oversee and manage the running of the boiler plant. They were quite open about their lack of nuts, bolts and valves knowledge and, in this initial stage, clearly enjoyed learning that part of the syllabus and said so. The mood at this stage was very cheerful and even light. During the next stage, however, when being probed about the details of operational and emergency procedures required under the PSSR and the risk assessments required to support them there was a marked change of mood. The mood became very

A part of the Management section of the course was to review operating procedures as a group activity. The activity took on a life of its own and the course members burst into furious activity and actually wrote up several procedures which were in need of review together with the necessary risk assessments. They worked late. On the following morning, the atmosphere was almost euphoric; the guys were on a high. They were learning something really important. They had embarked upon a crucial review of their management systems in general. In short they got stuck into doing their job during the course once they learned what it was. One trainee’s comment was “This has really opened my eyes.” The assessor commented of the trainees afterwards that “They tore their old management systems apart.”

Cogan says that all managers should be trained in what they have to do and it is for this reason that he has developed BOAS training courses specifically focused for boiler plant managers and not shared with operators so that managers’ needs are at the core. By doing so, Cogan says, managers can be in an environment focused on what their jobs truly entail; fully appreciate the extent of their responsibilities and the mantle they are taking on when they accept the BOAS DipBOM (Diploma in Boiler Operation Management) certificate. Contact T +44 (0)1244 641606 info@emk-ltd.co.uk www.emk-ltd.co.uk

Commitment to Excellence

Vibration & Thermal Imaging Surveys Best Practice is pleased to present Vibration Monitoring Services Ltd with its highly prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile. With over 25 years of experience in providing cost-effective, quality surveys, Vibration Monitoring has the ability to undertake any vibration monitoring which can be tailored accordingly to suit all needs and budgets. Its services include machine vibration monitoring, thermal imaging surveys, demolition monitoring, piling monitoring and building vibration monitoring. The Kent-based business focuses on the utilisation of highly accurate and dependable sensors, analytics and diagnostic software; providing asset security and protection across a range of industries. Its clients typically consist of demolition/construction companies and facilities management organisations, as well as those involved in the heavy plant sector. “There are multiple benefits of using our services,” commented Julie Collins, representative at Vibration Monitoring Services. “Monitoring vibration caused by

Vibration Monitoring Services Limited Vibration and Thermal Imaging Surveys

demolition and piling sites ensures that there is reduced distress to residents during ground works whilst keeping damage to the surrounding properties to an absolute minimum. Thermal imaging helps to detect hotspots which will prevent fires and reduce overall repair costs and general machine monitoring reduces equipment failures, which will save customers unnecessary expensive equipment replacement costs and loss of production in the long run.

machine conditions ensures that repairs are scheduled efficiently before catastrophic failures occur. This, in turn, enables companies to markedly reduce maintenance costs whilst maximising plant availability. T +44 (0)1795 877177 M +44 (0)7840 791587 vmservicesltd@btinternet.com www.vibrationmonitoringservices.co.uk

“We can essentially work with any rotating equipment such as motors and pumps, air conditioning units, mechanical & thermal imaging carried out on electrical switchboards and rotating machinery and at demolition & piling sites monitoring the vibration generated.” The company’s high level of professionalism is indisputable, as it is accredited through SAFEcontractor, a programme recognising stringent compliancy of health and safety practice amongst UK contractors. Its refined expertise to detect faults through the significantly effective method of measuring

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Commitment to Excellence

Quality Precision Liquid Handling Systems Best Practice is extremely proud to present Drummond Scientific with its Commitment to Excellence profile. Drummond Scientific is a manufacturer of a wide range of microdispensers, microinjectors, micropipets, pipet controllers, and innovative liquid handling tools for the laboratory. Many of our product innovations set new standards for precision, safety, and ease of use. In 1972, we introduced the first Pipet-Aid pipet controller which changed pipetting in the laboratory forever. Drummond Scientific also specializes in the production of custom precision micro liquid transfer devices for a wide range of scientific and clinical applications. Our

unique manufacturing capability and technical expertise can also be applied to a specialized product or requirement. We are prepared to supply capillary glass and plastic tubing, injection molded, plastic components as well as electronic controls to meet a company’s specifications. Drummond can take a project from concept to manufacturing and provide complete control from start to finish. Whether an individual component or complete assembly, our engineers are available to provide whatever assistance is required. Computer aided design and manufacturing systems are used to manage the entire development and production process. Drummond glass capillary tubing set the industry standard for precision. We can now produce plastic capillary tubing to the same exacting tolerances in a variety of polymers. Drummond glass

effective production runs. Located in an environmentally controlled clean manufacturing facility, we have the capability to produce a wide range of custom components in HDPE, LDPE and PP.

and plastic capillary tubing is available to specification in a wide range of IDs from 25 microns to 3mm and in any length specified. For applications which require glass but, because of safety or other considerations, Drummond can provide a glass capillary with a Mylar plastic wrapping. The rugged transparent wrapped reduces the chance of breakage and provides an added level of protection should breakage occur.

Drummond can custom design and produce electronic fluid control and pumping mechanisms to specification. We specialize in precision systems required to dispense and aspirate small amounts of liquid. GMP assembly and testing procedures ensure maximum reliability. T 001 8005237480/6103530200 info@drummondsci.com www.drummondsci.com

Drummond’s state-of-the-art injection molding equipment is sized to permit both low and high volume cost-

Measure, Monitor, Control

Best Practice is incredibly proud to present Red Dragon Ltd with its prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile. When Red Dragon Ltd was originally set up in 1998, it had a concentrated focus on promoting valves across the UK as an exclusive agent. Today, the company operates globally, after broadening its horizons to stock other instrumentation products led to significant business growth. Its ever-expanding range includes valves for process automation, sensors for plant performance measurement and software for efficiency analysis. As a specialist, it also supplies apparatus for dedicated purposes, such as ATEX products for hazardous atmospheres, cryogenic valves and CO2 firefighting valves. Other services and products include pressure regulation, air quality measurement, displays & data logging, gas safety controls and the provision of custom solutions. “Our products provide extended benefits,” explained Colin Wait, Marketing & Product Development Manager at Red Dragon. “We aim to assist customers by providing innovative solutions that help them manage their processes efficiently, leading to operating cost reductions while ensuring compliance with legislation. The equipment suits a wide range of industrial sectors including power stations, automotive, machinery manufacturers, maintenance firms and many OEMs.” The business, which is based in South

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Wales, prides itself on providing excellent customer service and technical support across the full breadth of supply. The independent distributor works alongside partner manufacturers to ensure compliance with site standards and can assist clients with all processes, from solution specification and supply to aftersales support. “As a small to medium-sized enterprise, we can provide flexibility that many of the larger distributors cannot,” Colin mused. “A lot of manufacturers don’t have the option to create project quantity specials because they have to buy in bulk for a mass market, whilst we can offer that versatility for customers who want something different.” When discussing the company’s upcoming movements, Colin commented, “We are looking forward to exhibiting for the first time at SPE Offshore Europe in Aberdeen this September. We will be attending this exhibition predominantly to bring our range to a wider market, and we are anticipating a lot of interest whilst there, because we understand that our customers want to balance costeffectiveness with product function to achieve optimum reliability in the harsh working environment offshore.” Red Dragon Ltd is also set to appear at Air-Tech on 12-14 April 2016 at the NEC in Birmingham. Contact T +44 (0)1443 772500 sales@reddragonvalves.co.uk www.reddragonvalves.co.uk

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10th Anniversary Award

Pooling Partners achieves 10th yearon-year Double-Digit growth in the UK

IPP Logipal, part of Pooling Partners, Europe’s number one in pallet pooling and production, last year achieved its tenth successive year of double-digit growth since its inception in 2005. “2014 has been another great year for Pooling Partners in the UK & Ireland with double-digit growth once again achieved,” commented Carl McInerney, Country Director, IPP Logipal UK & Ireland, part of Pooling Partners, when discussing this accomplishment. “This not only reflects the rising demand for smart pallet solutions but also our concerted focus on exceeding our customers’ service expectations over the past decade. “Our team in the UK has earned a strong reputation for customer service excellence and it has established win/win relationships with customers. This has resulted in more customers using Pooling Partners’ services than ever before.” It appears that the advantages of utilising Pooling Partners’ services are incredibly wide-ranging. Striving to minimise the energy required to produce pallets and using transport legs wherever possible emphasises the company’s continued commitment to operating

economically and sustainably, remaining considerate of any environmental effects. Additionally, prices are transparent and competitive, and reliability, sturdiness and practicality are guaranteed, as the pallets are incredibly robust and highly convenient. Pooling Partners’ main clients are in the FMCG, retail, recycling, industrial and electronic markets, but they also work to fulfil the requirements of companies operating in logistics and commerce. Because they have secured such a solid pallet network (10,000 pooling stations functioning all over Europe), they work with the largest brands in grocery and retail in the UK and Ireland as well as hundreds of small-to-medium-size logistics companies. The company has recently continued to invest heavily in its dense pooling network for the collection and supply of pallets in order to reduce transport miles, a corporate responsibility which is considered a high priority at the firm. This concentrated focus on expansion resulted in more than one million brand new pallets being manufactured and added to stock in 2014, and the extension of its repair facilities ensures that pallet quality throughout its life cycle is guaranteed. Further developments came in the form of new products, launched after receiving great feedback from initial introductions in Germany. Pooling Partners subsequently promoted their award-winning

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

and surpass those goals. We’re growing and retaining the right skills and experience to maintain our momentum and continually improve customer satisfaction.

1.4 Display Pallet in France, Belgium and the Netherlands; incorporating cutting-edge reusable and collapsible boxes which hold great purpose for industrial applications. The boxes include promising options that can be combined: a Bulk Box and a High Protection Box with handling and packaging accessories including liners, flexible textile inserts and smart pocket frames to form a complete solution. Conclusively, Carl is incredibly pleased with the company’s performance over the past few years and is certain that the future is set to be just as fruitful. “Our grass-roots approach to employee recruitment, induction and training is proving to be very effective,” he summarised. “We set development benchmarks and it’s satisfying to see our team reach

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“Over the next year, you can expect further growth of our coverage areas and new services across our wider business; we intend to lead the pallet market (which requires constant improvement). Our pallet pooling services are already pretty close to being a perfect circular product, so we are hoping to share our know-how to illustrate how other products could be pooled and reused in similar cycles. This engaging approach ensures that the intelligent design of products and services can be shared and reused.

Partners as a real game-changer in the industry, positively impacting companies across the world year upon year. In order to promote its products and services further, the renowned supplier will be showcasing at major trade shows this year (including events in Paris, Hamburg, Munich, Madrid and Turkey), and they will also be supporting many pallet conventions across Europe. T +44 (0)1676 524000 sales@poolingpartners.com www.poolingpartners.com

“We see a continued focus on efficiency and a greater emphasis on sustainability. Real success will come from a truly collaborative method that eliminates hidden costs and makes pallet processes simple, smart and reliable.” Overall, it appears that this fantastic achievement has stapled Pooling

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Best Company at the Cleaning Show

Innovative Technology for site based businesses CleanLink has been deservedly chosen as the Best Company exhibiting at the Cleaning Show 2015. Drawing on over 16 years of hands-on experience of creating and growing a large contract cleaning company, CleanLink’s software was originally developed in the 1980’s. The software was re-developed for Windows in 1996 and has been continually enhanced

ever since. CleanLink Software Ltd was established in 2006 and has steadily grown to become one of the UK’s leading suppliers of site management software.

mobile app and portal to a potential client as part of a bid can be a dealclincher! The company has also recently launched Site Master, a new web-based work scheduling and auditing application.

CleanLink’s award-winning software helps companies efficiently manage and grow their business on a site-by-site basis. The comprehensive functionality covers site, staff & stock management; work scheduling; quality control and site risk assessments. There are optional modules including an HMRC-approved payroll system with workplace pensions, and there is a full invoicing module that interfaces with popular accounting systems. It also has interfaces into time and attendance systems.

CleanLink has established a solid track record in innovative software design and regular investment in new technologies. Its product range, developed by its own in-house software team, reflects that. The business takes great pride in its commitment to a high level of customer service, answering over 99% of support calls within one minute, promising to always be there to help. All these factors place CleanLink in an enviable position as a leading software service supplier to the UK contract cleaning sector.

CleanLink’s award-winning

mobile app is a very cost-effective means to improve your managers’ productivity on site without requiring a constant internet connection. Its web portal service provides a white-labelled hosted website

with secure, shared web access to all your files & documents, creating a structured and professional facility for your clients and staff to locate and view essential files and documentation. Presenting the

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Railex Best Company at Show

Just the Ticket for Rail

Best Practice is pleased to announce that LISTA (UK) Ltd has been selected as the Best Company exhibiting at the Railtex Show 2015. LISTA is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative, efficient, modular storage and workspace systems and used by over 100,000 satisfied customers world-wide across a wide range of industry sectors including automotive, healthcare, aerospace and rail. With the UK rail sector currently experiencing an unprecedented period of rapid growth and acceleration it is of no surprise that this is a key market for LISTA. With its storage and workspace systems proving to be highly effective solutions in other sectors (such as automotive and aerospace), it was a natural progression for LISTA to raise its profile in the UK rail market and replicate its success in Europe and indeed worldwide. To give LISTA even greater exposure to the UK rail market, Chris Hargreaves-Heap, General Manager at LISTA (UK) Ltd, took the decision to exhibit at Railtex held earlier this year at the NEC. Showcasing a wide range of cabinets and storage solutions over the three day duration of the show, Chris said, “Railtex was a fantastic show for us this year. We attracted a lot of serious interest in our products and the most important factor for us was that so many of the people

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who came to visit us on the stand were end-users of the products and could understand the real value and benefit of having LISTA products in their workshops. As a result, we’ve now secured several new customers in the UK rail sector – including train manufacturer, Bombardier!” Explaining why LISTA products are a natural solution for lean operating principles, Chris continued, “If we look specifically at railway depots, for example, there is a growing trend in transforming their workspace into lean and efficient environments. We work in partnership with these organisations who value and recognise our expertise in this area and the success we have in delivering best practice.” LISTA will be exhibiting at this year’s RAIL2015 in September, the largest outdoor rail show in the UK and will be showcasing its full range of its cabinets and storage systems. T +44 (0)1908 222333 info.uk@anti-clutterlista.com www.lista.com

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Medtec Show Review 2015

The International Exhibition for European Zeus launches new product in Europe Zeus products play separate from the inner Medical Device Manufacturers instrumental roles as layers. Now, one simple components that make up minimally invasive devices such as guide catheters and delivery systems for procedures like balloon angioplasty (PTCA) and stent placement, cardiac ablation, structural heart repair, and GI/Endoscopy (ERCP), among many others.

Medtec is an internationally renowned showcase focused particularly on promoting the services, products and interests of medical device manufacturers and healthcare professionals around the world. Combining technology, networking and education, the show is held at different locations across Europe to help those working in the sector to source new contacts, insights and innovation. The inspirational trade show acts as an ideal platform for suppliers to demonstrate their latest and greatest technologies and products to multiple professionals looking to source and buy solutions for key projects. The Medtec name itself is responsible for bringing together events and media products to provide an allround experience for visitors and unparalleled opportunities for exhibitors. Medtec 2015 proved to be a great success; attendees were provided with the chance to liaise with like-minded individuals and learn from the various expert speakers scheduled in to evoke discussions across the course of

the three day event. Those who took to the stage were specialists in numerous disciplines; key categories included cardiovascular, orthopaedics, in-vitro diagnostics, drug-device combination products and strategic business development. The next edition of Medtec UK will take place from 21-22 June 2016 at the ExCeL London. Contact www.medteceurope.com/europe www.medteceurope.com/uk

tear is all it takes!

Zeus launched a new product in Europe at the MEDTEC UK trade show in London, March 3rd 2015. FluoroPEELZ™ is a Fluoropolymer, peelable Heat Shrink. A material based solution that was developed at the request of our customers. This Heat Shrink can be easily removed, post reflow, during the last steps of the catheter construction process. This new innovation removes the need to skive and manually tear traditional Heat Shrink that doesn’t tear uniformly. As a result, additional handling is required and this can cause a risk to the finished catheter assembly by causing the outer jacket to

FluoroPEELZ™ adds value by increasing yields and efficiency during the manufacturing process. What used to be a complex processing step is now reduced to a simple step without the need for blades and excessive handling of the device. The result is a safer method of removal. Customers using FluoroPEELZ™ report reduced downstream processing, increased yield and minimal scrap, all of which provide cost savings. FluoroPEELZ™ provides higher optical clarity and better performance than any other product in the market. Contact us today and we’ll mail you samples of this revolutionary product for the medical catheter construction market. T 00353 749109700 support@zeusinc.com www.zeusinc.com

eg technology Ltd – Transforming ideas into successful products eg technology is an innovative and creative product design and engineering company. We provide a professional engineering design service taking a project from concept through to transfer to manufacture. We have strong project management and excellent communication processes in place to ensure that risk, cost and time to deliver projects is managed effectively and efficiently. eg technology has a talented and experienced engineering team. Their skills encompass: ■■ Mechanical engineering – We provide

mechanical engineering services from CAD to functional systems, incorporating fluidics and disposable development as well as mechanical implementation of engineering solutions ■■ Electronics engineering – We offer analogue and digital electronic design from specification at a systems level down to detailed component level circuit design

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software ranging from embedded firmware and real-time operating systems to desktop PC applications, web services and user interfaces ■■ Industrial design – We undertake industrial design and development from the initial conceptual visual identity through to the detailed realisation of the end product. T +44 (0)1223 813184 info@egtechnology.co.uk www.egtechnology.co.uk

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Handling & Storage News

Q Pick – Affordable and bespoke picking system now available Tom. “Q-Pick’s design makes it a very durable product which we know that the industry will welcome.” The easiest way to organise & pick your stock Sort. Find. Grow. In the simplest terms, this is what Q Pick allows you to do. Sort your inventory, find what you need quickly and effectively grow your business with efficient order handling and fulfilment. The fact that the system grows as your business does means that the sky is the limit! From reducing the time it takes to find an item to lowering the effort of picking orders for despatch, Q Pick allows you to work quicker, smarter and more effectively.

Is your order picking system lacking? Have you ever found picking and fulfilling your websites orders to be difficult and time consuming? Is your workshop in a mess? Does your warehouse have lots of racking but not much usable storage? Do you just want an attractive, easy way to store and organise your inventory?

damaged. Other systems utilise expensive and heavy plastic or metal bins that eventually lose their order due to the different sizes and makes of bins. At the higher end of the market, fully customisable bespoke picking systems have been out of the reach of many businesses often costing tens of thousands of pounds.

If your answer to any of the above questions is yes, then you need Q Pick. A revolution in order picking systems and storage, Q Pick (the ‘quick picking system’) has been developed to revolutionise the operations of small and large businesses alike. From small scale ecommerce businesses to large operations manufacturing and distributing thousands of parts, practically anyone can benefit from integrating the Q Pick picking system into their operations.

GWP Group, makers of Q-Pick, spotted this gap in the market and have designed Q-Pick. The system consists of an outer casing made from modular sections that can be stacked securely on top of each other, or joined together horizontally to an overall size that suits the needs of the user. The contrasting coloured internal bins fit neatly into the outer casing and have dividers to make various sized compartments more suited to specific items. The Q-Pick system costs a fraction of the cost of a traditional bespoke picking system but provides all the same benefits.

Why Q Pick is different Traditionally order fulfilment systems have consisted of cardboard picking bins that, whilst cheap, are easily

Q-Pick was the idea of GWP’s product designer, Tom Wilkie who expects the system to be popular with all types of businesses. “We know from our research that bespoke picking systems have until now been just too expensive for most businesses so they have had to make do with cardboard equivalents that soon wear out,” said

Sort Regardless of what you hold in stock, you can now organise it much more efficiently with Q Pick. From nuts and bolts to computer software, T Shirts to stationary, whatever your business sells you can organise it effortlessly thanks to Q Picks’ clever design. The individual bins or ‘drawers’ can be sub divided with insert bins to allow for further sorting of your stock, whilst also making the system ideal for both large and very small items alike. Plus it doesn’t matter whether your inventory is a handful of items or many thousands of parts, thanks to Q Pick being expandable to the size that is perfect for you. Find With your inventory carefully sorted and safely stored in the Q Pick system, you can quickly and easily find what you were looking for. Reduce the time it takes to pick individual orders from your ecommerce website, or find the crucial component for your manufacturing operations more quickly. Whatever you do, Q Pick can help. As well as streamlining operations and reducing time spent picking (in turn reducing the associated costs), Q Pick also allows for much easier manual checking of stock levels ‘at a glance,’ whilst keeping your workspace tidy and organised. Grow Unlike existing order picking solutions, Q Pick can be expanded at any point.

Being a fully modular system, the units can be stacked either vertically or joined horizontally, allowing you to create a bank of picking bins as large or small as you need. SO when your orders increase, you can simply add additional Q Pick units to your existing setup without any difficulty. This flexibility, when coupled with the

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range of other benefits such as the low cost, durability and the time and effort saving it allows for, means that Q Pick is the only picking system you will ever need! To find out more about the Q-Pick system see: www.q-pick.co.uk. Q-Pick is also available to order from stockists: www.cases-uk.co.uk

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Ecolab Contamination Control, a worldwide provider of leading products and services for the control of microbial contamination in the cleanroom environment, has updated labels and documentation for its entire fluid product range. This is an important step to meet changes to industry regulations which came into force on 1 June 2015. Ecolab notified their customers of this change in December to ensure compliance with the Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP), a European regulation based on recommendations from the UN initiative, Global Harmonised System for classification (GHS), aimed at standardising hazard labelling worldwide. These requirements are imposed on EU manufacturers by the European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

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James Tucker, marketing director at Ecolab Contamination Control says, “The formulations of our products will remain exactly the same as before and there will be no change to the extremely high standards of production which conform to our Process Match assurance. new hazard symbols developed under the CLP. From this date customers who purchase an un-supported or non-compliant product may be forced to make changes, or potentially cease production of their own products. Although this means some hazard classifications will change and this will be clearly evident on the new labels as well as within updated Safety Data sheets and product certificates, Ecolab

“Throughout the development and supply of our products we ensure that they are compliant with the latest guidance from regulatory bodies such as the European Chemicals Association which keeps us at the forefront of delivering contamination control without compromise.” T +44 (0)2920 854390 info@ecolab.com www.ecolab.com

ScrubAir Pipette Washer/ Dryer

Urine, Blood, Serum, Water, Filters & Solvents Analysis

Water conservation has become a topic of interest in modern lab design. And in keeping up with current market needs, Labconco researched lab water usage and discovered one major sink hole – glass pipette washing.

Established in 1980, Trace Laboratories was formed by NHS qualified clinical chemists Garry Carter and Peter Lapworth. Both partners had further specialised in toxicology, with particular reference to trace metal and trace organic analysis, with its obvious usefulness in the field of occupational health monitoring. This gives a great deal of experience and expertise in various interconnecting subjects. Peter Lapworth has now retired and is succeeded by Ruth Phillips.

Gallons upon gallons of tap water are poured down the drain as the common, siphon-style, pipette washers fill then drain repeatedly. When washing is complete, rinsing generally begins using deionized (DI) water – a very expensive solvent. After the time-consuming process of washing and rinsing, the pipettes must be carefully removed, sorted into drying baskets and placed in an oven overnight. Total elapsed time to wash and dry a single load of pipettes no more than 24 hours. Tapping into our experience of designing and manufacturing laboratory glassware washers, we decided to address this issue. Combining direct injection cleaning, scrubbing action of percolation and consistency of automation, we streamlined the washing process with considerably less water and substantially less time.

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Contamination Control has confirmed that it will not be altering any product formulations because of CLP. For this reason any changes only affect labelling and associated documentation.

The new ScrubAir™ Pipette Washer/ Dryer is a one-of-a-kind automated unit to wash and dry in one place. The durable, steel-constructed unit can wash, rinse and dry up to 60 pipettes with just the touch of a button. And it reduces water usage to as little as 12.5 for wash and rinse versus the 600L (at 2L/min) easily required for four hours of manual washing. At the completion of the wash and rinse cycles, forcedair drying is initiated through direct injection. Total elapsed time to wash and dry a load of pipets with the ScrubAir in just under five hours. This drops to 3.5 hours with the heated model.

The user-friendly interface has three flexible and lockable program cycles including options for both wash and dry duration and number of rinse cycles. The standard model is equipped with a single water inlet and pressurized air inlet. The heated model has an additional water inlet built in, giving the user the added ability to rinse with purified water. A previously labor-intensive, time-consuming and overall environmentally unfriendly process has been transformed into a fast, simple, environmentally friendly one. Users no longer need to babysit their pipettes. Press a button, walk away, and let the ScrubAir do the work.

After the introduction of the Control of Lead at Work act (1980) and the COSHH regulations, the business was set up with the central aim to offer a specialist service to the occupational health sector. Continued progression and a dedication to the field resulted in Trace Laboratories extending its capabilities in relation to analytical techniques; all of its services can be discussed with each client in order to reach a solution most appropriate for their individual requirements, and all partners welcome the opportunity to discuss these matters. The company’s competencies include atomic absorption spectroscopy, gas-liquid and high pressure liquid chromatographies, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and ICP-MS; enabling the opportunity to undertake various tests in both trace metal and organic analyses. This includes all associated aspects, including

TRACE sampling and report generation. Inevitably, quality control and compliancy is of great significance to Trace Laboratories; invariably to provide exceptional services to those working across all sectors of the health care industry. Its client base includes the National Health Service, private practice, occupational health services and H.S.E appointed factory medical officers (spread around the world) and a large percentage of the work is carried out on behalf of the occupational health monitoring faction. To ensure absolute professionalism and excellence, Trace Laboratories has a stringent quality and inspection system in place. All operations are subject to meticulous checking procedures throughout all of the analytical, administrative and clerical processes, controlled by a wide-ranging internal and external quality assurance programs, including NEQAS (National External Quality Assurance Scheme) and TEQAS (Trace Element Quality Assurance Scheme), in which performance is excellent and results are available for discussion with clients if necessary. T +44 (0)121 442 4103 garry@tracelabs.co.uk ruth@tracelabs.co.uk www.tracelabs.co.uk

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visionCATS 2.0 – Qualitative and Quantitative HPTLC Analysis As CAMAG’s UK distributor, Omicron Research Limited are proud to offer customers visionCATS 2.0, the newest version of CAMAG’s next generation HPTLC software. Whereas the previous release of visionCATS (1.4) was clearly focused on qualitative analysis based on digital images, and unlocked the full potential of the TLC Visualizer, visionCATS 2.0 integrates quantitative analysis using the TLC Scanner. visionCATS is an easy to use and intuitive software tool for TLC/HPTLC analysis. It can compare samples and references side by side on the same plate. visionCATS 2.0 features a new database design that makes locating relevant samples easy and extremely fast.

download library files and import them into their own database free of charge.

With its clearly structured graphic user interface, visionCATS puts the user in complete control of the HPTLC process and guides the user through all steps. visionCATS offers a Method Library for seamless import of validated methods and images of standards and botanical reference materials. Licensed users can

VISTA – a visual approach to thermal analysis Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, in partnership with Cyversa announce the availability of VISTA, a visual approach to thermal analysis. VISTA offers a new approach to thermal analysis through a visualisation-throughsoftware approach. The first phase of VISTA combines the characterisation power of thermal analysis with the imaging capabilities of modern optical microscopy. In a typical thermal analysis experiment, the sample is ‘hidden’ from the operator within the depths of the instrument and the only means of understanding what is happening during the measurement is from the instruments transducer (mass, length, heat

visionCATS uses a client server system offering enormous flexibility to the number of instruments and users that are working together, and enabling access to the same data for all members of a work group. At the heart of the client server architecture is a powerful database, allowing the retrieval of all data associated with each individual sample based on the sample ID, while samples are still analysed in the context of a plate. For further information on this or any other CAMAG product, contact Omicron at: info@omicron-uk.com.

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flow, modulus etc.) Linkam’s Imaging Station is at the heart of the VISTA system and when combined with their new DSC600 VISTA hot stage, enables images of the sample to be simultaneously captured during an experiment. An image processing software module from Cyversa analyses these images to produce thermal curves based upon the changes in sample features observed during the experiment. To learn more about Linkam and their approach to the development of temperature stages to address multiple applications challenges, please visit: www.linkam.co.uk

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Do you need reliable, rapid and reasonably priced trace metal analysis? Trace Laboratories was formed in 1980 to offer analytical services to occupational health professionals, and has become a well known and respected provider of such services. A wide range of elements are available for occupational and healthcare monitoring. These include Mercury, Lead, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Chromium and Cobalt. Solvents Testing The following solvents (including metabolites) can also be analysed by Trace Laboratories in blood or urine: Benzene, Xylene, Tolvene, Dichloro Methane, Methylene Chloride, Methyl Ethyl Ketone. Requests for other solvents can be considered. If you feel that these services may be of use, please contact either Garry Carter or Ruth Phillips to discuss your requirements. Fully quality control, both IQC and EQC, details are made available to all clients.

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Leading Photographic Processing Lab in the Midlands Established in 1983 as a Photographic Laboratory for the Professionals we are specialists offering photo processing services and film developing services based in Birmingham, Midlands, UK. We have developed over the years to cater for the enthusiast, amateur, student's and anyone who appreciates a personal and professional approach to their photographic needs. We have advanced forward with the change in technology, but have also stayed true to our roots and maintained all the traditional services. We can now offer all types of photo processing services and film processing services from our office in Birmingham, from digital photographic printing to scanning, mounting and photobook’s. Palm Labs has developed with its customers to offer a personal and individual approach for each customer, Professional Commercial and Amateur alike. We will do our best to answer any questions and solve any problems that they may have. We pride our selves on our friendly helpful service, as like minded people we have a love of the photographic image. For all photo processing services and film developing including digital and traditional printing and processing services in Birmingham, think Palm Laboratory. • Kodak & Ilford Film • E6/Slide/C41/Neg/B&W Film Processing • Process & Print Packages on Kodak Paper • Digital Package Deals on Kodak Paper • 35mm/120/5x4/10x8 Film’s • Traditional Black & White on Ilford Paper • Optical Colour Handprints on Kodak Paper • Drum & Whole film Scanning Services • Exhibition Prints and Services • Digital C-type Print’s on Kodak Endura • Portfolio’s and Student Discounts • Lomography Prints and Scans • Mounting Services • Friendly Advice • Metallic/Gloss/Matt Paper • Postal Service.

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Innovative Technology for site based businesses

It can’t be difficult. It’s only cleaning These are words we’ve heard so often from both the public and from many new entrants to our own industry. Carpet and upholstery cleaning is fraught with very expensive pitfalls for the unwary. Without the right training, recognising the issues of cleaning, for example, a woven, wool pile Axminster as opposed to a tufted polypropylene carpet could turn out to be a very expensive example of ignorance and neglect. Our industry is forever changing. What was once Best Practice may not now be compatible with many more recent developments in dye and fibre technology, cleaning solution chemistry or carpet and fabric construction.

Drawing on over 16 years of hands-on experience of creating and growing a large contract cleaning company, CleanLink’s software was originally developed in the 1980’s. The software was re-developed for Windows in 1996 and has been continually enhanced ever since. CleanLink Software Ltd was established in 2006 and has steadily grown to become one of the UK’s leading suppliers of site management software. CleanLink’s award-winning software helps companies efficiently manage and grow their business on a site-by-site basis. The comprehensive functionality covers site, staff

& stock management; work scheduling; quality control and site risk assessments. There are optional modules including an HMRC-approved payroll system with workplace pensions, and there is a full invoicing module that interfaces with popular accounting systems. It also has interfaces into time and attendance systems. CleanLink’s award-winning mobile app is a very cost-effective means to improve your managers’ productivity on site without requiring a constant internet connection. Its web portal service provides a white-labelled hosted website with secure, shared web access to all your files & documents, creating a structured and professional facility for your clients and staff to locate and view essential files and documentation. Presenting the mobile app and portal to a potential client as part of a bid can be a deal-clincher! The company has also recently launched Site Master, a new web-based work scheduling and auditing application.

Whether a seasoned, experienced technician or a new entrant to our specialised sector of textile cleaning, knowledge, understanding and skills are vital tools for the true professional.

experience, a vital element missing from many of our competitors’ training programmes. Although our courses are structured in a way to make learning easy and enjoyable, it is inevitable that, for some, there will be aspects that require a little extra clarification. A free bonus that we offer to all of our students is the opportunity to attend our end of the course workshop when any theoretical, technical or practical aspect of our industry can be refreshed and practiced. T +44 (0)1209 204343 www.worldofclean.co.uk

On the Solution Carpet, Upholstery and Specialist Spot and Stain Removal Training Courses, not only do we teach you the theoretical side of carpet, fabrics and cleaning technologies, we also schedule into each and every day hours of hands-on-the-tools practical

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Solution Training Courses Solution Carpet, Upholstery & Spot & Stain Training Courses. The best in industry training courses for professional cleaners. Solution cleaning courses are now running down here in lovely Cornwall at the Solution Training Centre. Numbers are always limited, bookings are on a first come first served basis for these courses which are changing the face of training within our industry. To make a booking and to find out more please phone: +44 (0)1209 204343. The courses will feature both technical and hands on training and will be presented by the well respected Ken Wainwright and Nick RobertsonVousden.

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Thorite’s Systems division puts the customer in complete control Automation and Process Control Systems provide vital technology for the manufacturing and processing industries. Thorite’s Systems Design and Build Team has perfected its expertise over many decades and now provides outstanding quality in both the design and manufacture of its diverse product range. As the UK’s biggest independent distributor of pneumatic products and process systems, Thorite has developed an enviable reputation as the ‘go to’ specialists in this field, and because the company deals with the world’s finest producers of control equipment they are able to apply a very flexible approach to pneumatic, electronic, electro-pneumatic or a combination of systems, accommodating a vast range of materials and brands. This enables Thorite to create the most cost-effective and energy-

efficient control solutions available, for markets such as on-board systems for transportation (including pneumatic controls for braking systems and system interlocks) and effective, low cost automation for OEMs and machine builders. A carefully developed six-point plan keeps Thorite’s customers fully informed and in control at every stage: ■■ The process begins with

Consultation to discuss and agree on system requirements and parameters ■■ The Design stage follows, where years of systems design experience for many markets and industries provides the confidence to produce reliable, optimised and cost-effective solutions to any system control requirement ■■ Once the system design is approved Thorite’s engineers can carry out the Build stage, to the highest specification and quality within the pre-agreed lead times ■■ Full Installation follows, including commissioning packages tailored to meet individual requirements if specified. Contact Ross Gowler, Thorite Marketing and Engineering Services Director T +44 (0)1274 663471 ross.gowler@thorite.co.uk www.thorite.co.uk

CSG Drivers Go Digital Waste management specialist Cleansing Service Group is spending a substantial sum equipping its drivers with Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce paperwork. The first phase of the project, encompassing the company’s large fleet of sewage collection tankers, is currently being rolled out and the new electronic method of working has been well received by the drivers. The PDAs are installed with bespoke software to meet the company’s exact requirements. The system substantially reduces administrative overheads

carried out. The system fully complies with all legislative and Environment Agency requirements.

by eliminating as much paperwork as possible and improves the overall operational efficiency of the fleet. Another advantage is that customers are able to log into the system to obtain copy tickets and details of the work that has been

In operation, once a driver has carried out the daily vehicle checks, the work schedule for that day is downloaded; thereby avoiding the need to visit a depot to collect paperwork and further reducing the carbon footprint. When each job is completed the driver uses the PDA to transmit completed job information, at the same time adding any relevant notes or photographs. T 0800 011 6600 enquiries@csg.co.uk www.csg.co.uk

Tape application made easy Enimac is an innovative designer and producer of standard and custom tape application systems and solutions that can be integrated into production processes. Founded with over 40 years of experience in tape application and converting, their mission is to become an international reference point in the industry by providing customers with high quality equipment to suit their needs. The renowned company recently attended the IPACKIMA show which took place in Fieramilano on the 19 – 23 May 2015. The show was a major success for the company and they received a great deal of positive feedback for their ground-breaking machines. Martin Buerger, International Business Development & Export Manager at Enimac, commented: “IPACKIMA was another successful tradeshow for us. While international prospects were relatively few in the end, we did get strong interest from several different industries in Italy. We introduced two new tape applicator head prototypes; a tear tape applicator head and an applicator with liner rewind. Both were well received. We also officially announced our new distributor in the UK, Newtown.”

“After very positive initial customer feedback from early direct sales in the UK, we thought the time had come to seriously invest in the market with a local distributor. And after visiting Newtown, we knew we had found a very valuable partner. Their ‘providing solutions’ philosophy and upbeat style is very ‘Enimac.’ They have recently received our X-treme Light tape application system. Prospective UK clients can now touch and see our machine live without having to come to Italy.” Enimac was established in 2013 by Biemme Adesivi, a major tape distributor and converter in northern Italy serving clients since 1965. Never fully satisfied with the tape application machines offered on the market, Biemme began developing their own. After several years of testing and given early clients’ very positive feedback, Biemme decided to form a separate

there is no untimely breakage of parts and data input is straightforward, logical and easy using a touchscreen.”

company and make their products available worldwide. With offices and production facilities based near Milan, Italy, the company has satisfied clients in Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the UK, France, and South Korea. Enimac ships products worldwide and offers support for customers whenever and wherever needed. “Our goal is to provide customers the degree of automation that makes the most sense for them,” explained Martin. “Though our standard systems are mainly sold in the printing, packaging and graphic arts industries, we have also developed solutions for the electronics, furniture and automotive industries.” “Our systems use our patented ‘paste & cut’ technology that quickly and cleanly applies tape without the need for compressed air. This reduces maintenance costs and makes our machines very mobile: our standard systems can come to the work instead of having the work come to them. Moving the applicator heads to the desired position and adjusting for product thickness is fast and hassle-free. We use only quality components to ensure

Newtown deal in specialist tapes and packaging. Working with world leading brands as well as being able to create their own formulas, Newtown guarantee they can provide the right product for the job.

“As we are part of a tape converting group, we don’t just sell our customers automation, but complete tape application solutions. Many of the problems they have we have seen before and can deal with them using our years of expertise.” One of Enimac’s most innovative products is the tape application system, X-Treme Light. The automatic adhesive tape application system has a manual feed and self-calibrating photocell for accurate reading of transparent, white, black, coloured and die-cut materials. It is equipped with micrometric adjustment for product thickness of up to 10mm and can paste and cut tape up to 1mm thick at up to 35m/min. Enimac are currently planning to move into larger premises in order to cope with the rising demand for products. For more information contact Enimac using one of the sources below: Contact T 0039 023287425/0039 023287433 info@enimac.it www.enimac.it/en …and in the UK just contact NEWTOWN

Steelcase re-opens London Worklife Patol follow up to Firex 2015 Ltd has had a successful and announces an 'Office Renaissance' Patol launch of the Securiton partnership and promoting the Aspirating Smoke Detector (ASD 535) at Firex 2015 in London. The interest in all Patol products was over whelming especially for the ASD 535 which has been added to the range of products available from Patol Ltd.

Steelcase, the world leader in the provision of high performance workplace solutions, celebrated the official re-opening of its newly designed WorkLife in London today. To mark the occasion, Steelcase held a ‘Power of Place’ event at which Steelcase’s Guillaume Alvarez, Senior Vice President Sales, EMEA and Bostjan Ljubic, Vice President Regional Sales, UK and Ireland revealed how UK businesses can seize the opportunity to trigger an ‘office renaissance’ to support worker engagement and wellbeing to increase organisational performance. According to Gallup’s ‘State of the global Workplace Report,’ worldwide 87% of employed people are ‘not engaged’ or ‘actively disengaged’ at work, which means that they’re emotionally disconnected from their workplaces and thus less likely to be productive. The report says that in the United Kingdom 83% of workers are ‘not engaged’ or ‘actively disengaged’ and

the resulting cost is high for countries as well as companies. In the UK, actively disengaged employees cost the country between £52billion and £70billion per year. Conversely, engaged employees are more productive, have lower turnover rates, lower absenteeism and drive higher profits – they’re what every organisation needs to thrive. www.solutions-steelcase.co.uk

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Only the best is good enough for In the niche world of the pharmaceutical, hazardous and scientific analysis industries, North West based PDQ Specialist Courier Services has built up a significant courier fleet and it now runs what it classes to be the best and most reliable combination of vehicles for this type of specialist operation. With the arrival of a further 7 new vans and trucks so far this year, PDQ’s fleet is now exclusively based on Mercedes vans and trucks, all fitted with Carrier Transicold refrigeration systems and using the latest state of the art temperature monitoring and tracking equipment supplied by Seven Telematics. In just six years, PDQ has established a substantial all-temperature controlled courier fleet that is providing its customers with a unique temperature-controlled solution.

As PDQ’s Business Development Manager, Luke Devlin explains, “Temperature is at the heart of everything we do at PDQ, all our deliveries are temperaturecritical and the need for real-time perfect information is paramount. From Day 1 of our business, we have specified Seven’s Transcan 2 temperature monitoring equipment and Cool Track remote tracking as standard equipment on every vehicle as we believe it is by far the best and most effective telematics system in the business.” In addition to its courier fleet, PDQ also has Seven’s Cool Track system fitted on all the static fridge/freezers based at the company’s depot in Hemel Hempstead. PDQ’s customer base covers the UK and Europe, handling a variety of temperature-critical consignments, including pharmaceutical and pathology samples, new and controlled drugs, radioactive and flammable

PDQ’s customers full peace of mind. “This detailed approach to our business is critical to it’s success, which is based on a growing fleet of dedicated high specification, added value trucks and vans. With an average vehicle age of just 1.2 years, our ‘almost brand new’ fleet runs on high mileage pan European operations with a maximum vehicle life of three years.” added Luke Devlin.

materials, as well as frozen embryos and a range of children’s medicines for neonatal and premature babies. “Such is the variety and complexity of loads being carried that we require highly specialist vehicles. In the most recent batch of 7 new vehicles, we have both dual and triple compartment bodies, as well as up to 3 independent temperature probes, in our quest to provide our customers with the highest level of information possible during transit. We ensure traceability throughout the delivery process and can log into any vehicle, at any time, all over Europe and this includes when they are on ferries too. The detailed analysis available via the Seven Telematics equipment will even monitor the length of time of every door opening during a delivery cycle,” added Luke Devlin.

the GPS location and monitor the temperature of consignments on a minute by minute basis, throughout each and every journey. The data is securely stored offsite, with historical data made available for up to 12 months, ensuring a robust audit trail and giving

Further information on the full range of temperature monitoring and vehicle tracking products available from Seven Telematics can be viewed on the company’s website on: www.seventelematics.co.uk

This Seven Telematics technology monitors the integrity of the supply chain, enabling PDQ’s customers, drivers and management to remotely track

Construction Industry snaps up Defibs for Hire Some of the UK’s leading building and construction names have snapped up automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in a new hire scheme set up by leading manufacturers Cardiac Science and specialists to the sector, Supply UK.

“Companies like the short-term flexible nature of the deal, perfect to support construction gangs on projects with finite timescales.”

These include Carillion, Almagamated Construction (AMCO) and Balfour Beatty. With 13,000* deaths at work from sudden cardiac arrest every year in the UK the innovative move will take Cardiac Science’s latest Powerheart G5 AED to where it is needed most. It is the first AED to combine real-time CPR guidance and fast shock times and the only AED on the market which will only

give a shock if required. It has been designed to literally talk a rescuer through the process step by step. Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Survey & Laser, the part of Supply UK tasked with making the new business model work, said reaction has been positive.

The G5 can be hired on a week by week basis and is then returned when the project is completed. Those hiring get training and there is video in support showing the intuitive operation of the defib, giving those who suffer from an SCA the best chance of survival. For enquiries, please contact Dave Thomas at Survey and Laser on: +44 (0)161 223 3400. For more information on defibrillator technology, go to: www.cardiacscience.com *Source: http://www.iosh.co.uk/en/News/ Workplacedefib

The next generation of universal encoder system, U-ONE-SAFETY With U-ONE-SAFETY the specialist for robust encoder and drive technologies, Johannes Hübner Giessen, offers the next generation of the universal encoder system U-ONE to support machine builders and system operators in their endeavours to prevent accidents. When rectifying faults, setting up machines or performing test runs it is sometimes necessary to intervene in procedures when the machine is running, something that could pose a risk to the safety of operating personnel. Activating safety functions such as SafelyLimited Speed (SLS), Safe Direction (SDI) and Safely-Limited Position (SLP) permanently reduces these risks to safety. Certification facilitates simplified safety review With integrated dual channel architecture and internal crosschecking U-ONE-SAFETY is ideally

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suited for applications up to safety category 3 and Performance Level (PL) d to DIN EN ISO 13849 as well as Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 to DIN EN 61508. Certification means it is possible to classify U-ONESAFETY as a safety component during the safety review required by the standard, something that significantly reduces the burden of assessment.

right solution for the respective application. Two different versions of the system are available: the U-ONE-SAFETY-Compact to which modules are attached to the basic unit within a compact casing; and then there is the U-ONE-SAFETYLWL that features a basic unit in a robust casing, which is connected to the corresponding modules in the switchboard via fiber optic cable.

The modular concept behind the system makes it possible to combine a variety of functions, output signals and interfaces to create the

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Aquatic Science & Ecology Experts Frog environmental is launching the revolutionary Clearflow water quality improvement and pollution reduction product range to the UK market at Croxton Park Nursery in Norfolk, on Wednesday 8 July 2015.

environmental regulations and standards. It is non-toxic to both aquatic and terrestrial life and it does not persist or bio-accumulate in the environment. “It is exciting to bring such a great range of products to the market with the capability to bind soil and sediment particles together in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Clearflow is already taking environmental best practice to another level.”

The Clearflow products, which were developed in Canada with the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency, use organic, non-toxic compounds to remove suspended solids and contaminants attached to fine soil and sediment particles, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, metals and hydrocarbons. Clearflow offers a versatile range of silt control products that can be used to manage soil, sediments and water quality in a river catchment, as well as in industrial water treatment processes and dust control on construction sites. The revolutionary products have already been successfully deployed in Canada across a wide range of industries, including the removal of chlorides at a road-salting vehicle wash-point, recycling onsite water at a remote coal mine

Frog environmental will launch the Clearflow product range to the UK market with a presentation and series of practical demonstrations at Salix, frog environmental and cbec eco-engineering’s ‘Managing Wetlands, Rivers & Sediments Workshop’ on 8 July. and tackling algal blooms at a golf course. Leela O’Dea, Technical Director for frog environmental, explains, “We are delighted to be bringing this fantastic new environmentally-friendly water cleaning technology

Stainless Steel Spiral Bakery Cooling Conveyor Lantmannen Unibake came to the conclusion that a direct replacement for the existing conveyor was not the best option and in conjunction with LAC Conveyor Systems and belt supplier Intralox, a new design, unique to the United Kingdom was developed that ‘lifted’ the conveyor off the floor, this created extra valuable storage space underneath the new system, transfers were reduced by three and finally there an incredible 30% increase in throughput.

The system is supported on stainless steel columns

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ToHealth grows corporate client base through acquisition of Screenetics ToHealth Ltd announces that it has acquired Screenetics, a leading supplier of corporate health screenings and wellbeing services in the UK.

Lantmannen Unibake needed to replace an existing stainless steel spiral bakery cooling conveyor as it was reaching the end of its serviceable life

Lantmannen Unibake and LAC Conveyor Systems were able to utilise Intralox’s i-Drive belting system which has the capability of putting together many of the inclines, declines and straights of a conveyor system into a single run. This system reduced the number of transfers by three. It also allowed the overall length of the conveyor to be extended to 575m of belt length run over seventeen tiers, as opposed to a conventional spiral, still ensuring the required 35 minutes ambient air cooling time for products as the speed of the conveyor was increased, giving a 30% increase in throughput.

to the UK, providing a cost-effective treatment option that can be applied across a broad range of sectors to help protect water quality.

In the Corporate Health Assessments market, Screenetics is the leading challenger to BUPA and Nuffield Health. The company has an impressive roster of corporate clients including Unilever, Aviva and Capita, as well as a network of large intermediaries that broker its health and wellbeing services. The company also provides white-labelled screening services to a number of healthcare providers. which freed up floor space that was taken up by the original conveyor. Within the centre of the conveyor two floors were created allowing easier access to the system. The project value was in the region of £450,000. Contact T +44 (0)115 975 3300 sales@lacconveyors.co.uk www.lacconveyors.co.uk

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ToHealth is acquiring certain businesses and assets of Screenetics after it was placed in administration by Ultrasis, the AIM listed company. ToHealth is the leading supplier of NHS Health Checks with contracts with over 10% of local authorities and plans to use the Screenetics brand and track record to establish a similar position in the Corporate Health market.

According to a 2013 study by PwC, the annual cost of sickness absence for UK organisations was £29bn, a rise of £1bn on 2011. The latest NHS Five Year Forward View, published in October 2014 placed a huge emphasis on preventative measures and the Government’s Health, Work and Wellbeing and Fit for Work initiatives were put in place partly to encourage employers to improve general health within their companies. Contact T +44 (0)203 735 5444 info@tohealth.com www.tohealth.com

Vikings moved by Thorite Technology The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Visitors aboard ‘time capsules’ travel around a faithful reconstruction of York’s Viking streets as they were 1,000 years ago, experiencing the sounds, sights and smells of Viking life.

but fears of costly future repairs led to Thorite being approached to recommend a modern, energy-efficient replacement.

Parts of the attraction’s success are the complex animatronic characters that populate the shops and houses of the re-created Viking settlement. These moving and talking Norse-men and women are all powered by compressors supplied by Thorite. Thorite has been associated with JORVIK Viking

Full details of the HPC model range and many other leading manufacturers of pneumatic equipment can be found on the Thorite website or by contacting any of Thorite’s regional network of 10 Sales and Service Centres located throughout Yorkshire, Lancashire, the West Midlands and North East. Centre for many years, supplying and installing the original HPC compressor in 2001. This machine has proved to be a real workhorse, clocking up 112,000 operating hours, which equates to 12½ years of continual running,

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StockSafe, a new way to a cleaner, safer warehouse Hundreds of Millions of pounds are being lost in the Logistics and Distribution industry through damaged stock. With StockSafe, you reduce the cost of breakage and spillage and the peripheral costs of slip and trip accidents, and recoup. The beauty of StockSafe is that it doesn’t slow down the order fulfillment process. It sits permanently within the racking.

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HSE reported that in 2013/2014 that 90% of slip trip and accidents happen when the floor is contaminated. Also, that there were more fatal and major incidents in this period. My own research indicates that nobody takes less than 7 days off following an accident. Surely it’s best practice to do all in our power to keep the warehouse clean.

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Gunnar is our designer, trained in engineering, with over ten years’ experience in Logistics and Distribution. He had been observing damage to stock and people in various warehouse settings. Determined to solve the problem he began to turn ideas into drawings, final design and prototype and patent.

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Swing Door Operator provides 62% of CV drivers are optimum performance failing basic hand hygiene ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has developed the Besam SW300 Swing Door Operator to offer reliable and convenient performance and increased safety and security for swing doors. The technology has been developed to meet the demands of buildings that require safe automated entrances, such as healthcare facilities, residential buildings and offices.

Reliability and Convenience Reliable in all weather conditions, the SW300 Swing Door operator has been engineered so that it is not affected by stack pressure or wind load when opening and

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 high-value? 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. Contact T +44 (0)1563 829990 info@vgenergy.co.uk www.vgenergy.co.uk

The Double Acting (DA) function provides further convenience and flexibility, enabling automatic operation in one direction and manual opening in the opposite direction with automatic reset, particularly useful on emergency exits that are required to swing into the building in normal use.

Specifically developed for use in commercial vehicles, the new Handeman Xtra™ is ideal for commercial vehicle drivers who want the gold standard of hand hygiene while working.

Previous research has found that if you wash your hands less than seven times a day you are failing hygiene best practice standards , something which commercial vehicle drivers have admitted to.

The new Handeman Xtra™ can be delivered across mainland UK within 24 hours. Buy online at: www.tealwash.com

The survey also found the 48% of commercial vehicle drivers believe they do not have the hand washing facilities to be able to follow good hand hygiene procedures.

It can be fitted as part of the mobile workshop inside vehicles which is particularly useful for vans and trucks handling dirty and wet waste.

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ez-Wheel, the first autonomous electric wheel ez-Wheel, the first electric wheel with an integrated motor and batteries, provides power assistance for all types of factory and warehouse equipment, including materials roll cages, hand trolleys, carts and containers. Thanks to the modular design of its integrated motor, power pack and electronics, ez-Wheel can be fitted quickly and easily to drive materials handling equipment – safely, cleanly and quietly. There are cost-effective ez-Wheel solutions for transporting payloads of up to a tonne, in a wide range of indoor and outdoor operating environments. This makes moving heavy loads safe and comfortable for logistics workers and helps to protect them from strains and industrial injury. The main benefit of ez-Wheel compared to classic electric motors is that it can retrofit any existing cart or trolley. The 100% integrated electric wheel comes as a black box add-on, usually mounted as a fifth-wheel in the middle of the trolley’s chassis. Buttons or joysticks can be used to control the system, providing an assistance to move forward and backward without effort, even with hundreds of pounds of payload. This ability to bring

closing. Peace-of-mind is guaranteed with the battery back-up, which is continually monitored for power and function.

A large majority of commercial vehicle drivers are not practicing good hand hygiene according to a survey conducted by TEAL Patents at the recent Commercial Vehicle Show . The UK’s leading manufacturer of portable hand wash units found that 62% of visitors surveyed at the show do not wash their hands enough and are failing basic hand hygiene standards.

the autonomous wheel on any equipment is efficient and cost saving compared to buying new electric rolling material. It also allows a step by step upgrade of a complete fleet of trolleys. As a fleet-oriented solution, the ez-Wheel autonomous wheel does not require any maintenance or inspection. A robust casing embeds all the components, and if something wrong occurs, the complete pack can be removed and swapped with a new one in some minutes. Easy to install and maintenance-free, ez-Wheel has been thought for professionals focusing on productivity and efficiency enhancement. www.ez-wheel.com

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