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Telogis: One platform Telogis is the premium provider of Location-BasedServices to enterprises across the globe. Its scalable, Software as a Service (‘SaaS’) platform helps enterprises, business owners and fleet managers optimise business operations and manage their global workforce effectively through GPS location technology. Dedicated to enhancing the value of its customers’ businesses through intelligent integration of location technology, information and services, Telogis offers a range of solutions to suit different needs. These innovative solutions enable companies to maximise the efficiency of their mobile assets through industryleading tracking and scheduling

applications, allowing both mobile and office-based staff to streamline operations, maximise productivity and minimise fuel and staffing costs. The connected intelligence solution provider recently announced a ground-breaking partnership with Ford – one that will see its platform integrated into Ford’s latest Transit range in the UK. This is big news for Ford. ‘Ford Telematics Powered by Telogis’ enables Fleet Managers to use real-time information from their Ford vehicles in the field. The platform will deliver insight into vehicle location, driver behaviour and fuel consumption – information that can

help save companies up to 20% on fuel. It’s also big news for Telogis. Telematics has traditionally been added to a vehicle after sale, but this OEM partnership with Ford signifies a fundamental marketshift and point of innovation – one that not only sees telematics integrated at point of purchase but also one where telematics in itself is a key driver for investing in a particular fleet vehicle. This kind of OEM partnership – of which Telogis is at the forefront – will set an industry standard. T +44 (0)203 005 8805 www.telogis.co.uk

Why multi-bay charging of mobile devices needs to be effective

Zetes announces industrial voice solution on Androidbased mobile computers

In recent times, there has been a rapid growth in the use of technology to support mobile working within Europe, this has been seen particularly in the UK through the explosion in online shopping and demand for home delivery/click and collect, linked to growth in digital media services for the home and workplace. Society now utilises technology like never before.

Zetes is pleased to announce the availability of its logistics execution solution ZetesMedea Voice on Zebra Technologies’ Android™based voice-capable mobile computers.

We have moved a long way from the days when home delivery was by horse and cart! Rugged handheld devices, used by retail, logistics, distribution and utility companies, have become very sophisticated; they offer a wide array of user features that increase productivity and speed up data transfer. Devices can enable workers to not only connect into systems via WLAN/ WWAN and WIFI, but carry out key tasks

such as to scanning, image capture, data input – even making calls. Capital expenditure has increased, becoming equally as sophisticated, with an expansion in managed services providers to provide low total cost of ownership (TCO). Typically mobile devices are charged through the daytime in the vehicle cab, overnight in the depot via multi-bay units on desks, shelves or in cabinets. T +44 (0)345 257 1005 info@signalsit.com www.signalsit.com

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Zetes industrial voice solution has been successfully deployed on thousands of Windows-based devices throughout Europe. ZetesMedea Voice relies on the MCLVoice engine – which is now certified on Zebra’s MC40 enterprise mobile computer and will soon support all Zebra Androidbased voice-capable mobile computers.

By supporting Android-based devices, ZetesMedea Voice can be ported from Windows devices and run additional proven software solutions on the latest hardware platforms. The ZetesMedea Voice solution integrates the enterprise cloud-based MCL™ Mobility Platform offering unified and centralized management of Windows and Android environments. T +44 (0)845 520 0180 www.zetes.co.uk

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As Information Technology develops and becomes increasingly complex, our aim at Signals IT is to keep things as simple as possible. If you’re an IT professional who knows their stuff, we’ll work alongside you to enhance the solutions you have in place. If you don’t possess boundless technical knowledge, we’ll eliminate the techno-babble to deliver clear and simple advice. We are experienced in delivering totally bespoke solutions to fit a myriad of requirements. Some of our previous solutions include: • Custom built software • Wifi infrastructure design and build. • Economical intelligent parcel solutions – Smart Consign. • WEEE disposal helping save our environment as well as refurbishing and re-using hardware.

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• Transport and Logistics

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Contents

Editor’s Comments

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Industrial Excellence.........................................................................................................2 Cleaning News.....................................................................................................................3 Packaging Solutions Company of the Year...........................................................4 Industrial News....................................................................................................................4 Laboratory News................................................................................................................5 Sensors & Measurement News.............................................................................. 6-7 Laboratory & Microbiological Safety Cabinets News.....................................6 Healthcare Sterilisation News................................................................................. 8-9 Handling, Storage & Logistics News..................................................................... 10 Printing News.................................................................................................................... 11 Wallplanner 2016.....................................................................................................12-13 Health & Safety News............................................................................................14-15 The Flood Expo Review................................................................................................ 16 Laboratory & Pharmaceutical News...................................................................... 17 Industrial News..........................................................................................................18-21 Industrial Classifieds...............................................................................................22-23 Industrial Excellence...................................................................................................... 24

Hello & welcome to Issue 614 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 JJA Pack and Unwin Safety. Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of JJA Pack. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Packaging Solutions Company of the Year’ Award feature. To find out more, turn to page 4. And secondly, we are featuring Unwin Safety with the ‘Industrial Excellence’ feature following their impressive performance over the years. For more information, turn to page 24. 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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Industrial Excellence

New Surface Tolerant Technology solves Maintenance Dilemma A UK oil supplier was faced with a major dilemma when a transformer oil storage tank began to leak in several places. As the tank was located in a confined space, it would be highly dangerous to repair the damage insitu using hot work. If the tank was removed and repaired offsite, not only would this incur large amounts of downtime, but the cost of welding alone would be over £15,000. The supplier required a bespoke in-situ repair solution that would safely repair and protect the steel tanks against corrosive attack for the long-term, whilst incurring minimum downtime. In addition to this, as the application area was highly contaminated with oil, the repair method needed to be

compatible with this environment and provide a robust repair solution despite the contaminated surface. Belzona 1212 was chosen to bond steel plates to the damaged areas followed by a protective coating using Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier). Launched earlier this year, Belzona

1212 represents a milestone for epoxy technology as not only does this material provide excellent, long-term corrosion resistance, but it achieves this even when applied to oil contaminated surfaces where grit blasting is not possible. Coupled with the rapid cure feature ensuring minimal downtime, Belzona 1212 is the ideal solution to repair the leaking tank. Belzona 5831 was chosen to coat the repaired area as this surface tolerant epoxy coating is specially designed for the protection of oil contaminated surfaces. Contact T +44 (0)1423 567641 belzona@belzona.co.uk www.belzona.com/en

EFIA announces further extension to Academy Curriculum The Board of EFIA is pleased to confirm that the market leading flexo online learning solution Academy, has been further extended with a new additional module. Taking the Academy training solution up to 14 modules, the new Film Substrates section addresses the wide variety of films substrates available to flexo printers today, with in-depth information on film processing and performance with respect to flexographic printing. Approved by the National Skills Council, the Academy e-learning solution has seen some 200 students pass through the programme in the

Quality manufacturing since 1810 London Name Plate brought their exhibition stand to Manchester for the first time this year and were inundated with requests for information, samples, support and solutions to a widely varied audience at the Northern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition 2015. Variable data labelling in the form of barcodes, data matrices and serial numbers are becoming more prevalent within all industries and we are pleased to have been able to offer support in this key area. It was fantastic to be approached by many groups of engineering students from many local schools, colleges and universities in regards to our products. These students are the future of engineering in the UK and we were very pleased to have been able to discuss at length the many labelling options available from London Name Plate and the science behind some of them too. London Name Plate have a broad spectrum of customers we work with and are currently as diverse as an executive branding company to a model railway control box designer, from an exclusive housing developer to a bus sign manufacturer and many different customers in between.

London Name Plate consider themselves to be a solutions company in regards to brand labelling or information displaying requirements. It’s rare that we turn down a project and look forward to working with prospective customers, from a sole trader to a multi-national conglomerate. London Name Plate will be returning to Manchester next year and will also be attending the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2016 exhibition in February at Farnborough again. Contact T +44 (0)1273 607025 sales@LNP.co.uk www.LondonNamePlate.co.uk

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last 12 months with some students now achieving certEFIA through the integration of a CPD Programme. For more information on the EFIA Academy and the Packaging & Print Technical Seminar to be held at Kodak on April 23rd, please visit: www.efia.uk.com or contact Debbie Waldron Hoines on email: admin@efia.uk.com.

Cleaning News

Sanondaf touchless disinfecting solutions 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. 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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Packaging Solutions Company of the Year

Packaging Solution Specialists Best Practice is incredibly pleased to feature JJA Pack and congratulate its team upon receiving its incredibly prestigious Packaging Solutions Company of the Year profile.

ease and efficiency. Manufacturing machinery in alignment with individual specifications ensures that all clients will be satisfactorily dealt with, receiving designs unique to their applications which will be guaranteed to optimise conditions within the working environment.

The Barnsley-based business has over 10 years of refined experience in the build, installation and maintenance of contemporary filling and packaging machines, securing its status as a well appreciated frontrunner in a variety of industries. It was originally focused on facilitating the needs of dairies with its dependable machinery and associated services, but it has since diversified its competencies to include the build, installation and maintenance of contemporary filling and packaging machines, the delivery of PLC upgrades, hardware upgrades/software modifications and the supply & servicing of various types of chocolate equipment. “From such humble beginnings, we have managed to continually develop and achieve worldwide respect,” commented Jamie Ashpole, Founder and Director of

“If you were to compare us to our competitors – organisations which are larger in size – we have a distinct advantage,” Jamie continued. “Bigger manufacturers are more restricted, as they are limited by corporate loopholes, so we have greater flexibility (as we are not tied to one specific product range or solution). Imagination is our asset: if the customer can imagine it, we can work with it and turn it into a working model. phenomenal, but unfortunately I’m not at liberty to do so, due to the fact we are bound momentarily by the restrictions of stringent contract agreements.”

JJA Pack. “Ever since forming our business, we have grown year after year, and the past twelve months have been no exception. We have exceeded what we wanted to achieve in terms of profit but in all honesty it isn’t all about the sales for us – we prefer to pride ourselves on our reputation instead. By focusing on providing the best (and most reliable) possible service to our customers, we understand that the growth will come with that. The aim is to continue progressing and increasing our customer base whilst working on developing our own equipment range where we can. “We are currently in the process of working on some really interesting projects which we are looking forward to sharing with you all in the near future. I wish I could disclose the details because the concepts are truly

One deal that can be discussed is one of immense magnitudes – just last year, JJA Pack excitingly managed to secure a deal with the much loved confectionary giant Cadbury World. This opportunistic venture involved the design and implementation of a commissioned conveyor belt, operating solely to allow every visitor passing through the tourist attraction to receive a cup of liquidised Dairy Milk chocolate in a dispensed paper cup ejected from the rotating system. Another recent partnership includes a liaison with FoodJet Printing Systems – a company in Holland that works with flowable products – which saw JJA Pack supply machinery on their behalf as their exclusive UK sales agent. The company can produce equipment that is able to deposit almost any flowable product ( jams, jellies, cream, chocolate and water, for example) with great

“We take the time to listen to all of our customers, and we only take on jobs which we know we can manage capably and can complete to the set timescale. The company philosophy and the success of how we operate is based simply upon the promise to do what we say, when we say. We have developed numerous working relationships as a result of our exemplary abilities, with the majority of new contacts coming through recommendations. Maintaining such a good competitive service is very much an ongoing priority for all of us here.” The JJA Pack team enjoyed a fantastic reception after appearing at the Pro2Pac Show 2015 – the only food and drink packaging event held in the UK – earlier this year. They were notably announced as one of the Top 10 Exhibitors after attending – such success has prompted the group into confirming their space at the next edition of the show, which will take place in London from 19-22 March 2017. T +44 (0)1226 710033 www.jjapack.co.uk

Industrial News

For all your Industrial Inspection System needs Launched in August 2007, VisionScope Technologies brings together various Industrial Imaging & Endoscopy companies to provide complete customer solutions. Working as a consultancy adds a cost benefit for customers, as all products are purchased directly from the suppliers, cutting out any additional profit margins. VisionScope Technologies offers an exceptional range of Cavity Inspection VideoScopes. These include the Wireless Side View Rigid Inspection

Camera. This efficient system benefits from a 2.4Ghz wireless transmission between camera and monitor, mini stainless steel insertion tube, dia.: 9mm, Tube length of 300mm, a Side view camera head and 380TVL Waterproof level: IP67 (camera tube only.)

Another innovative system in the range is the VisionScope Video Borescope. Equipped with a high sensitivity sensor and 6 bright LED’s the Borescope is 8.2mm in diameter and 5m in length and has an image zoom and 360’ Image Flip along with 0.3 Megapixel CMOS. For more information contact VisionScope Technologies on: +44 (0)1935 881414 or +44 (0)1223 440239, email: info@vst.org.uk or visit the website at: www.vst.org.uk

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Extractability’s new portable Fume Extractor ‘ProtectoTwin’ out now Extractability, a division of Weldability-Sif, is a UK based ‘one stop source’ for all welding fume extraction solutions. The company has launched the new ProtectoTwin unit, a twin highpressure turbine with infinitely adjustable speed control that is specifically designed to extract and filter metal particulate fumes created in welding processes. The ProtectoTwin is highly portable, weighing only 25kg, and is supplied on swivel castors. Combined with its small dimensions (300mm x 300mm x 670mm), these mean that it is easily manoeuvrable and so suitable for a number of applications. These include small fabrication shops, single welding bays with on-torch fume extraction and maintenance welding. The unit is supplied with a 2.5m

hose and magnetic foot welding nozzle, and is fitted with a BIA M filter cartridge that filters hazardous substances to with more than 99% efficiency. What’s more, dual ports facilitate local extraction via hood and torch extraction from a single unit. The filter is automatically cleaned with compressed air, providing a long filter life. The particles are collected in a dust collection drawer and can be easily removed from the unit. The ProtectoTwin operates from a 230v mains input supply, and works with a full 1.6kw of motor power. Despite this, with the nozzle installed the noise level reaches only 70dB(A). Contact T +44 (0)845 862 2620 www.extractability.eu www.weldability-sif.com

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Laboratory News

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Sensors & Measurement News

High-Capacity Tension Link Load Cells

Handheld Volatile Organic Intrinsically Safe Compound Temperature and (VOC) Meter Humidity Data Logger

Omega’s LC704/714 Series tension links have a male to female thread connection, LC704 with a 1.8m (6”) cable and LC714 with an integral connector. Both series are comprised of all stainless steel. Applications include cables on cranes, support rods in architectural designs, engine test beds, bridges and industrial weighing.

The HHAQ-107 is ideal for making general measurements of mixed gas volatile organic compound (VOC) levels as part of an indoor air quality (IAQ.) maintenance program. Cheaper than photo-ionization meters designed to make precise measurements of VOC levels from a single gas. Small and light weight with a tripod mount fitting, the HHAQ-107 is a versatile tool for HVAC and IAQ technicians. The meters storage capacity can be entirely devoted to VOC readings or split 3 ways for VOC, ambient temperature and relative humidity. The HHAQ-107 includes powerful data logging software for downloading readings to a PC and printing in table or graph form.

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The OM-CP-RHTEMP1000IS-A utilizes the latest software. Ths allows for simple starting, stopping and downloading of collected data. The devices are able to store 16,350 time and date Stamped humidity and temperature readings in non-volatile solid state memory. One of the enhancements of the new OM-CPRHTEMP1000IS-A is the stainless steel enclosure with engraved serial number and device name. Prices from £267.00. Contact www.omega.co.uk

Laboratory & Microbiological Safety Cabinets News

Xylem presents three new instruments at Lab Innovations 2015 Xylem’s theme at this year’s Lab Innovations, the UK’s primary laboratory show held recently in Birmingham, was instrumentation that brings convenience to the lab.

Xylem presenter at the Live Lab. “This saves valuable time when exchanging electrodes as the operator does not have to perform a calibration routine every time an electrode is changed,” he continued. “Additionally, conductivity meters can be directly connected to the new titrator and they also have the unique ability to accept analogue inputs of pH, ORP, Cond. & DO.”

Three new products were launched by key brands, Bellingham + Stanley (UK), SI Analytics, (Germany) and WTW (Germany). Celebrating its Centenary this year, Bellingham + Stanley unveiled the latest in a long line of precision refractometers, instruments used to control the concentration and purity products including soft drinks, confectionery and pharmaceutical raw materials. The new RFM900-T Series refractometer has a touchscreen display and is capable of measuring to 6 decimal places RI over a range 1.30-1.70, making it particularly ideal for use within the pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, flavours and fragrance industries. Refractometers are often found alongside titrators in many quality control laboratories and it was

the new TitroLine® 7800 titrator featuring IDS sensor recognition technology that together with the photoLab® 7600 featured in two Live Lab demonstrations of how the instruments help save valuable laboratory time. “IDS Technology stores the calibration data in the pH or conductivity electrode that form part of the titrator,” said Philp Bellhouse,

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THE FUTURE OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES

Recent years have seen a number of key players in the clean air and containment industry falter under the stress of economic change. Global players have found the subsequent adjustment in customer buying patterns and preferences hard to react to, leaving an opportunity for smaller dynamic businesses, offering customer focused solutions supported by dedicated service, an opportunity to thrive. Envair Ltd took the decision to establish Envair Laboratory Equipment in July 2014 based upon the success of sister company, Germany based Envair Deutschland. With an industry renowned team offering decades of experience, Envair Lab has set the bar high with a pre-sales service which encourages users to make product choices based upon application and industry regulation. With an expanding field team of 10 engineers, post-sales service and ongoing maintenance is also a key factor in Envair Lab's proposition.

Darren Hanson, the second presenter and product specialist from Xylem Analytics then went on to explain how the latest photoLab spectrophotometer was able to measure COD, nitrates and nitrites in wastewater without the need to use reagents; reducing the overall cost per measurement especially when considering the reduced burden of environmentally friendly chemical disposal.

Envair specialises in clean air and containment facilities for healthcare, research laboratories, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry, everywhere in fact where HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter systems are used to provide a particle-free environment for critical work, or to contain contamination generated by the work within a defined area, or both. All of our products are sold through a dedicated network of suitably experienced world-wide distributors and technical sales representatives covering the medical, clinical and laboratory sectors.

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Tradition, innovation & continuity – a unique combination Originally established in 1919 as Foundrometers Ltd, the wellregarded business has specialised in the manufacture, supply and repair of mechanical and electrical instruments for the measurement of rotational movement since then.

products we sell for our parent company.” The future is set to be promising for RHEINTACHO UK, who will be focusing specifically on enlarging its portfolio and securing more jobs in the UK in 2015 and beyond. There are many developments in the pipeline for the notable supplier, who will be receiving further product families from RHEINTACHO Messtechnik GmbH throughout the course of the next few years.

In 1980, Foundrometers took over the instrument division of Harding of Leeds and subsequently secured its position as a globally recognised leader in the industry. For more than 10 years now, Foundrometers Instrumentation, now called RHEINTACHO UK Ltd. since 2014, has been a subsidiary of the German company RHEINTACHO Messtechnik GmbH. The Leeds-based manufacturer was set up with the principle purpose of providing a vast array of customers with an unparalleled level of service and quality surrounding rotational speed instrumentation. Its extensive inventory of products ranges from mechanical & electrical tachometers to handheld tachometers, portable & fixed stroboscopes and speed sensors. The company is firmly placed in the measurement sector, but its testing capabilities are utilised in many industries, from shipbuilding to printing and production machinery. Its main customers are distributers and OEMs located in the UK or abroad in Europe and the US, and many of its esteemed clients appreciate the fact that the company is one of the very few offering spares and repairs services professionally. “What makes us stand out from competitors is our high level of quality, our flexibility and speed in connection with delivery reliability and spare parts or repairs,” Paul Hargraves, Director of RHEINTACHO UK, said. “In addition, our parent company is specialised in sensor technology as a complement technology to our mechanical and electrical products.” The business’s renowned commitment to providing complete customer satisfaction extends to flexibility in terms of its S&R services (spares and repairs), as RHEINTACHO UK is willing to fix not only their own products, but also their competitors.’ Even instruments from closed companies can be repaired, regardless of how old they may be. If not, they will find an alternative solution. RHEINTACHO UK work under the influence of economic, human and socially focused responsibility. “Our mission is to be successful, but to stay human at the same time,” Paul explained. “We operate having acquired a Corporate and Social Responsibility Code of

“Our plans are to grow with sustainable development and to eventually provide new job opportunities within the next 5 years,” Paul explained. “On a medium to long-term basis, we must also focus on satisfying our parent company. We are going to continue building and expanding our business with renowned global distributors and sales organisations in all relevant product markets. Conduct (ZVEI), and we want to be a leader in efficiency, innovation and quality while running a business focussed on a fair partnership with our customers and suppliers alike.” The company places a direct emphasis on product development and further progression, prioritising innovation and efficiency alongside high value and effective customisation. The most recent addition to the RHEINTACHO UK product portfolio is the ATEX version of the handheld mechanical tachometer (HTM). Both versions of its HTM and the product families of stroboscopes coming from its parent company have definitely been selling best since a year ago. When discussing the company’s recent performance, Paul said, “The last twelve months have seen a massive restructuring process focussing on process optimization in technical and administrative matters aimed at improving customer satisfaction and the effectiveness of all efforts within the organisation.

“There will be another product transfer from Germany to Micklefield, based on additional capacity resulting from our lean projects and out proven experience in the manufacture and assembly of measuring instruments. In autumn, 2 staff members will again be visiting Germany to be trained for the project. We are also continuously investigating growth opportunities together with Germany ranging from newly transferred products to potential acquisitions.” Contact: Paul Hargraves T +44 (0)113 287 4411 sales@rheintacho.co.uk www.rheintacho.com Link for HTM (including ATEX version): www.rheintacho.de/en/ products/mechanical-hand-tachometers/ www.rheintacho.de/en/products/portable-stroboscopes www.youtube.com/user/Rheintacho www.linkedin.com/company/rheintacho-messtechnik-gmbh www.facebook.com/rheintacho.messtechnikgmbh

“Due to closer integration within the organisational structures of our German parent company, RHEINTACHO Messtechnik GmbH, located in Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest, we now receive very professional support in nearly every department of our company. In addition, we have been provided with the services of a business consultant, William Buhler, who first concentrated on controlling and KPIs. Now, this support is being experienced in marketing and sales activities.” It hasn’t all been smooth-sailing, though, “2014 was a difficult year for RHEINTACHO UK,” Paul admitted. “However, since the beginning of 2015, we have surely been experiencing a strong recovery and by far will surpass our good year in 2013 this year. For several reasons, we are well-positioned for the future. “In comparison to last year, sales are up by approx 50% and in comparison to forecast we are more than on track. We have been able to enlarge our customer base and reactivate several older customers, and our own product lines are complemented with

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Healthcare Sterilisation News

Less than 1 CFU/m3 in a crowded operating theatre, during a real surgery The following images, coming from a CFD simulation of the air movement in a cardiac surgery room previously tested, clearly highlight the advantages of the three velocities:

1) The clean air from the centre effectively protect the patients

Have you ever tried to open your preferred web search engine, type keywords such as ‘hospital acquired infections,’ ‘surgical site infections,’ ‘HAI survey’ and then press ‘Enter’? If you have, you know the tremendous impact these infections have on the healthcare system, even now in the 21st century, in terms of longer hospitalization, stress to the patients, direct and indirect costs and causes of death. At the same time, the current trend worldwide is to reduce the number of beds in hospitals, despite the continuous growth of population and the longer expectations of life. It is easy to understand that the only way to achieve this goal is to reduce as much as possible the days’ stay in hospital. Among all the enclosed workplaces in healthcare premises, the operating room is one of the most critical for the risk of acquiring infections. Ventilation plays a primary role, in making an operating room a safe place to stay and to work. Some of the main reasons for ventilation in operating theatres are: supply of the required fresh air, thermal comfort, humidity control, proper dilution of airborne pathogenic substances and their extraction from the room. Since we are keen in ventilation and air

filtration and we are fully aware of the importance of air quality, we devoted big efforts in developing a unique system for air filtration and air diffusion in operating rooms, our DIF.OT, mainly for critical surgeries where ultra-clean ventilation is needed. Compared to other so called laminar systems, our DIF.OT is definitely unconventional. Whereas other solutions just debate about the right air velocity that, more, often than not, could be too low to be effective or too high to avoid the risk of undesirable turbulence, DIF.OT simply supplies three different air velocities, to give the very best airflow wherever it is required, thanks to a decreasing air velocity from the centre to the edges of the canopy. Looking at a section of an operational theatre using this kind of air diffusion, it is possible to see the unique air flow pattern. The highest velocity is right over the process core, keeping this area in overpressure to protect the patient; a lower velocity is flowing in the surrounding clean area, mainly where the medical and nursing staff are, to dilute the concentration of contaminants pushing them far from the surgical table and avoiding any draft or discomfort. Finally, from the outer ring the air velocity is low enough to avoid any polluted air induction from the upper part of the room.

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2) In the area where the staff is working the air velocity is low enough to avoid discomfort

3) The lowest velocity avoids any risk of contaminated air induction from the room to the clean area

A critical issue in both new and refurbished operating rooms is their final testing and validation procedure. Very often, this extremely important process is just turned into a particlecounting test to verify the ISO class and, even worse, the room is tested ‘at-rest,’ without any person inside. On the contrary, it must bear in mind that occupants play a major role in operating theatres, from the initial design stage when the maximum crowding has to be considered for a proper airflow dimension, to the final testing where they make a big difference between a wrong simulation and the reality. We carried out many different tests during the development of our system but the ones that really make us proud, are the ones taken in ‘operational’ mode by validation companies. A very interesting example of this kind of validation came from a hybrid room in Sweden. We studied the feasibility of this project with the consultant company jointly and, collecting all the information, we suggested the right air flow volume to have an ISO 5 classroom, with maximum 5 CFU/m3 and a maximum crowding of

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10 people in the room at the same time. Given this value, we also proposed the right size of the air filtration and diffusion ceiling, along with the proper three air velocities to protect the critical area and to keep the patients in local overpressure, pushing all the potentially harmful pollution far from the surgical table. After the first round of tests to verify the correct installation of the ventilation system, the room overpressure, the plenum air tightness and the absence of leakage in the HEPA filters’ frames, a full test in operational was carried out. Here below are its main steps and the result: ■■ Test started at 7.23AM and finished at 12.50PM. Incision started at 8.30AM and suturing at 12.30PM ■■ Air sampling positions were decided together with the surgical team ■■ Particle counting (0.5 μm and 5 μm particle size), overpressure and microorganism concentration (using an air sampler with tryptosoyagar plates with sampling air flow 100 l/ min) were tested. ■■ Each step of the test lasted 10 minutes. During each step, also the crowding and the number of door openings were recorded. ■■ The maximum crowding was 8 people and the maximum number of door openings in a ten minute timeframe was 6. ■■ In total 13 CFUs were counted during the test, giving a final concentration far below 1/m3. The same testing procedures were followed also in other OTs, where DIF. OT was installed, and the result was the same: mission fully accomplished. The secret of this success? We simply try to work with the team responsible for the ventilation system design, giving our best advice and, even more importantly, we always do that with Passion, Expertise and Reliability since more than 50 years.

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Whatever your requirement, be it a complete control room or a one-off bespoke workbench, Birley Manufacturing is a supplier of picking and packing benches, mobiles, live storage and internet fulfilment stations to the warehouse industry. They provide high efficiency units with the capability to integrate with electronic, paperless order-picking systems and conveyor equipment. Earlier this year they strengthened their presence by joining the UKWA as an associate member.

Birley Manufacturing has recently completed a five month long project at the George Salter Academy in West Bromwich, where 17 classrooms have been installed with purpose built equipment.

Based in Sheffield, Birley has an impressive 135 years in the manufacturing industry and has a professional, skilled workforce of metal and bench joiner specialists to provide bespoke solutions for all back of store spaces. Supported by an expert team of designers, planners and project managers, Birley are able to advise, manufacture and install in a short space of time, with ongoing, on-site, efficient project monitoring to ensure the job is done on time and to budget. All units are ergonomically designed for optimum operator efficiency and heavy duty and modular designs are all available in ESD (electro-static

discharge) variants. Stainless steel options are also available for clean room environments. Specialist features can be built into any unit to meet a particular specification, such as cable runs, parts storage, or mobile units for easy repositioning. New units can be made to match existing stock from different suppliers or existing units resurfaced. For more information, contact Phil Hingley: philhingley@birleyml.com.

Goldilock Cloud – The essential temperature monitoring system The Goldilock Cloud Wireless Temperature Monitoring system is essential for any industry that has a requirement to handle and store temperature sensitive items. Goldilock Cloud is able to monitor the temperature of up to 20 different temperature sensitive units, with temperatures taken every 5 minutes. Customers pre-set required temperature ranges for each unit and should any exceed these temperatures you will be notified immediately. This is essential to maintaining business functionality and reducing waste. The cloud system means that data regarding units can be viewed from any computer or smartphone at any time,

effective way of gathering and maintaining records.

meaning that you are always in control. The system comes with individual sensors for each unit, a base station to which temperature data is sent, stored and uploaded to the cloud and a repeater should the range between sensors and the base station be large. Enabling you to meet multiple regulatory requirements you can be assured that Goldilock Cloud is the most efficient and

Of the multiple benefits Goldilock Cloud enables, the one that customers often find the most surprising and yet beneficial to their business is the energy cost reductions that result from its use. Many of our customers have been able to dramatically reduce their energy usage meaning a more sustainable business and fewer costs. With the Christmas period soon to be upon us ensure that you have the right equipment to see you through this busy time and beyond. T +44 (0)1443 857040 sales@goldilock.co.uk www.goldilock.co.uk

Birley worked alongside the main contractor, Balfour Beatty, to provide an extensive range of modular and bespoke furniture to science labs, ICT, music and performing arts rooms in both the existing classrooms, which have undergone refurbishment, and in the new purpose built facilities. The work for Birley, involved a phased programme where the ICT rooms in the existing building were refurbished during the summer holidays followed by installation in

the brand new purpose built facilities, which opened January 2015. T +44 (0)114 280 3200 www.birleyml.com

TruckEast fits out van racks Following its presence at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, TruckEast has completed the first van racking system fit-out for The Crane Company. TruckEast uses the highest quality van racking systems from Plastipol-Scheu’s Profi-Line®, GeoVan® and Sub-Floor ranges. Plastipol-Scheu has a great deal of expertise in manufacturing complete storage solutions for workshop and transport – and has been optimising logistics and safety for over 50 years in Germany. Plastipol-Scheu offers modern van racking solutions from standard units, through to individually customised industry requirements, catering for all common vehicles on the market. Plastipol-Scheu systems are exclusively produced in modern, German industrial plants, and comply with current European safety standards and crash test requirements. The service, based from TruckEast’s Wellingborough Depot, begins with experienced personnel discussing and understanding the customer’s requirements.

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Then a plan is created to show the customer which units are suitable for their workflow and vehicle. After the customer decides on a vehicle equipment system, TruckEast Wellingborough

To find out more about this service at our Wellingborough Depot, call Graham Broughton, General Manager, on: +44 (0)1933 303303.

Blackstar Handling Systems From an extensive range of products, Blackstar Handling Systems offer a selection of different equipment to arrive at the right solution. This is usually working to tight budgets and timescales.

Blackstar Handling Systems have for over 20 years offered a comprehensive range of handling solutions

Hence Blackstar Handling Systems have acquired an enviable reputation for supplying a combination of equipment to provide complete conveyor systems, palletisers, robots, strappers and wrappers, elevators, lane dividers, lifting equipment, case erectors and many other solutions.

Blackstar Handling Systems conveyors, Messersi strappers and wrappers, conventional and robotic palletisers or a combination of equipment.

In addition to our in-house design and manufacture of bespoke solutions, Blackstar Handling Systems are proud to work with leading equipment suppliers in pursuit of the highest performance standards possible. Blackstar Handling Systems comprehensive product range enables us to cost-effectively satisfy the needs of our customers.

Since 2014, the collaboration between Blackstar Handling Systems and Messersi Packaging has gone from strength to strength, supplying solutions to clients such as The Box Shop, Manchester Paper Box, E Corrugated and ASC Cartons. Each client now purchases Messersi Strap, which is of very high quality at competitive prices.

At the end of 2013, Blackstar Handling Systems teamed up with Messersi Packaging to supply complete turnkey full end of line solutions. This includes

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Whatever the requirement, Blackstar Handling Systems have the answer. Our core product range; • Conveyor systems • Palletisers • Robots • Strappers & wrappers • Elevators • Lifting equipment Tel: +44 (0)1695 558615 Email: info@blackstarhandlingsystems.com Web: www.blackstarhandlingsystems.com

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Blackline Safety’s Gard… A Case for changing your Packaging Loner Duo Blackline Safety’s Loner Duo is a Bluetooth® accessory that enhances its Loner Mobile safety monitoring application for popular smartphones. Together, they turn a compatible smartphone into a leading safety monitoring solution for lone workers. Features include True Fall Detection®, man-down detection, employee check-in with comments, emergency latch, silent emergency button, precise positioning, real-time safety alerting, and two-way voice communications with monitoring personnel.

Gard Plasticases Ltd was founded in 1972 by Graham Tickle and has since established itself as a reputable frontrunner in plastic case technology. Celebrating its status as an industry leader with over 40 years of experience in the trade, the privately owned company is best known for manufacturing a large range of plastic cases in-house. Recognised for its exceptional work across the UK’s plastic case and packaging sectors, Gard prides itself on offering a dynamic and quality service for all of its clients. Operating from its purposebuilt factory in Tonbridge, Kent, the family owned organisation effectively acts as a one-stopshop, providing customers with everything they need in relation to their packaging requirements. Its impressive inventory of products includes: the Gard Concept Range, the Gaggione plastic case range, the W.AG plastic case range, the Storm case range, the DeeBee range and Bock & Crystal boxes. Its portfolio of plastic cases is constantly expanding as its team has an ongoing eagerness to support organisations working in the marketplace through the delivery of appropriate storage solutions. Other products available are: executive cases (briefcases), flight cases, polypropylene boxes, compartmentalized plastic boxes and petri dishes.

The company’s key proficiencies include silk screen printing facilities for corporate branding and identity, vac forming & routing and the provision of multipurpose and density foam inserts (from plastazotes to polyesters). Design and sampling services are completely free, and the group are more than happy to visit people onsite to discuss specifications on a personal, one-to-one basis. Continually investing in the most up-to-date machinery and technology ensures that Gard can maintain its enviable position satisfactorily serving companies from all kinds of divisions; efficiently supplying those working in aerospace, military & defence, medical, promotional & incentives, broadcasting, sports & leisure, metrology, control & instrumentation, photography and automotive. Contact T +44 (0)1622 871887 info@gardplasticases.com www.gardplasticases.com

If an employee is in urgent need of help, most smartphone safety monitoring apps require the employee to wake the smartphone, unlock the device with a code or fingerprint, find the application within the interface, and swipe a control to request help. This process takes precious seconds that the user may not have. The strength of Loner Duo lies in its ability to be worn by the employee. Maintaining a Bluetooth connection to his or her nearby smartphone, the user is provided with physical interface, allowing a help request to be triggered near instantly. Contact T +44 (0)1787 222684 sales@blacklinesafety.com www.blacklinesafety.com

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Bladerunner who specialise in anti-slash clothing have come up with a product that they believe is so obvious they can’t believe no-one else has thought of it. The scarf is available with either Kevlar® lining which provides (EN388:2003) Level 3 anti-slash cut resistance or with Dyneema lining which offer Level 5 anti-cut resistance. Bladerunner claim that the beauty of this scarf that it is soft and comfortable, keeping the wearer nice and warm when they are on door duty during the winter months, but it can be wrapped around the neck, head or arms if necessary. The scarf incorporates pockets which not only keep the hands warm but can be used to grab a knife blade should it be necessary. T +44 (0)207 486 2086 sales@bladerunner.tv www.bladerunner.tv

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Roped Access & Abseiling Working to the guidelines recommended by IRATA; Abseiling and roped access techniques can assure that particular attention to the project can be safely carried out. Our team can focus:

Our core product range; • Conveyor systems • Palletisers • Robots • Strappers & wrappers • Elevators • Lifting equipment

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Durnbury Ltd: Workshop Equipment Specialists Durnbury Limited pride themselves in keeping the workshop safe environment against Fumes and Dust. Formed in 1967, Durnbury Limited have over 40 years’ experience in the design and installation of the following equipment: ■■ Exhaust Fume Extraction Systems ■■ Dust Extraction Systems ■■ Welding and Chemical Fume Extraction Systems ■■ Compressed Air Systems ■■ LEV Testing and certification to COSHH Regulations. From the initial site visit with one of our surveyors Durnbury Limited can design a bespoke system to suit your requirement.

Using our own in house engineers Durnbury Limited install the appropriate equipment keeping in-line with present health and safety methods of practice. If you are an existing working business we shall work around your daily practice with the minimum of interruption. Should you already have any such systems in place, we shall be pleased to offer our services for the up-keep and testing of the equipment under the COSHH regulation act. Durnbury Limited’s current client list includes: Local Government, MOD, Schools and Colleges, Wood Working Industries, Automotive Industry, Art Galleries, Welding and Engineering Industries, Yacht and Boat Building Industries, Police, Ambulance and Fire Brigade Services. Durnbury recently designed, supplied and installed the Compressed Air and Dust Extraction Systems at the Ben Ainslie Racing Headquarters. T +44 (0)1787 475351 info@durnbury.co.uk www.durnbury.co.uk

New range solves old problem Nationwide Hygiene Group offers a complete washroom solution from fragrance, hand & surface solutions, through to washroom paper & chemicals, under its Professional Clean and Clever brand. Nationwide has developed its existing washroom range, with the help of its key manufacturing partners. Full details of Nationwide’s new innovations for the washroom or toilet area will soon be accessible online and in its upcoming new issue catalogue. Among the solutions offered are: ‘Green Air’ nonaerosol fragrance units; fragranced urinal screens; breakdown combination cleaner, which uses safe bacteria to degrade organic waste that may cause unpleasant odours; deluxe embossed 2ply and luxury quilted 3ply toilet rolls; deluxe 2ply white hand towels, packed in a new innovative handypack.

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Liebherr Training Services: A safe pair of hands Established as a family business in 1949, Liebherr has grown into a group of over 130 companies and is internationally recognised as a world-class manufacturer of high technology construction equipment and cranes. The group implements and maintains the highest quality standards in design, manufacture, after sales product support, training and safety and out of its commitment to training and safety created Liebherr Training Services with a fully certified and accredited purposebuilt training centre staffed by qualified instructors and assessors. Based at its state-of-the-art UK headquarters in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, Liebherr Training Services offers a wide range of statutory courses that ensure compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and British Standards for the safe use of cranes (BS 7121 range) including: ■■ Appointed person ■■ Crane Supervisor

■■ Slinger/Signaller ■■ Mobile Crane Operator ■■ Crawler Crane Operator ■■ LICCON planner ■■ Wind impact on lifting operations ■■ VarioBase system.

With prior and ongoing direct experience of the lifting industry, Liebherr’s instructors provide candidates with the information required to pass the CPCS test and to put their training into practice. And because we believe that we will give you everything you need to pass first time, we offer a free re-test service. Contact: Andrew Claypole, Training Manager T +44 (0)1767 602222 training.services@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com

Durnbury Ltd Formed in 1967, Durnbury Ltd have been designing, supplying and installing the following Workshop Equipment and Services for over 40 years. A leading supplier to Government Bodies, MOD, Commercial Vehicle, Coach, Bus, Car and Motorcycle companies. Our project surveyors will design a user friendly system at a cost-effective price! Using our in-house engineers for installation, testing and certification to Coshh Regulations, our systems are of the highest quality. From motorcycles to heavy commercial vehicles Durnbury Ltd has the solution for you. Durnbury Ltd supply and install: ää Compressed Air Systems ää Lubrication & Waste Oil Systems ää Exhaust Fume Extraction Systems ää Welding Fume/Dust Extraction ää Vehicle Cleaning Equipment ää LEV Testing, COSHH ää Vehicle Lifts, ATL/MOT Eqt.

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Dubbed the world’s largest flood exhibition and conference, The Flood Expo is an unmissable industry-specific trade event which holds a prestigious status established across the globe courtesy of its main goals, which revolve around the monitoring and prevention of flooding in the most cost-effective and reliable ways.

Permegrid PG40 permeable paving grids can be installed with either a gravel or grass filled surface and allow full rainwater penetration. Manufactured from UV stabilised 100% British recycled Polyethylene, in black or green. Our pavers are strong, chemically inert and non-toxic, enabling them to provide a durable, safe and sustainable eco-friendly surface for trafficked areas.

At this particular showcase you will find all of the latest and most operative solutions available for flood prediction, deterrence, defence, response and clean-up. The jam-packed convention features panel debates, seminars and live demonstrations, all of which are supported and enhanced by the thousands of visitors and exhibitors in attendance.

The 2016 edition is due to include 80 seminars and will open its doors to 150 suppliers and approximately 2,500 visitors. Set to be even more successful than ever before, the Flood Expo will be returning next year to the ExCeL, London from 12-13 October to help industry specialists to explore the methods that can be employed to minimise – or where possible, avoid – the risk of potential flooding. You can find more information and order your tickets online now by accessing the website provided below. Contact www.thefloodexpo.co.uk

Your partner from start to finish Edge Equipment Hire Ltd, the UK’s market leader in restoration hire, has done Edge Directors with the exceptionally well ever since BDMA Supplier of the Year its launch back award 2015 in the summer of 2010. Specialising in the provision of water and fire damage contractors – reliably making the use of industry leading equipment to support their restoration projects – the company prides itself on its choice, safety, value, availability and support. Covering all associated areas, Edge can provide industry professionals with a competitive advantage courtesy of its quality equipment hire, training, sales and repair capabilities. The business holds its well-conditioned stock throughout its depots across the UK, providing a 24-hoursa-day, 365-days-per-year delivery service which will help all individuals to kick-start their restoration projects promptly. Edge’s product portfolio doesn’t just include drying equipment; it also houses a full range of supplementary products used on drying projects including indoor air quality, cleaning & maintenance, detection & monitoring, heating & lighting, power & electrical, access equipment and site support products.

Permegrid PG40 grids have been designed to meet the demands laid down by local Government regarding flood alleviation and SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) requirements, therefore can be used as part of a source control layer within a SUDS design. Permegrid PG40 pavers are a cost-effective solution to worn and rutted grassed areas, displaced gravel and for Source Control of surface water run-off. Our paving grids are designed to be installed onto a well prepared, free-draining and relatively even surface using either a ‘Reduced-Dig

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System’ or by employing a full sub-base construction incorporating a geotextile reinforcement layer.

The team at Edge were recently awarded with the highly coveted Supplier of the Year Award upon attending the British Damage Association Awards (BDMA) 2015 in November. Having been shortlisted with 3 other big name companies (a total of 10 being considered for the title), Edge successfully managed to beat off the tough competition to secure the industry-respected prize. Edge strives to maintain its reputation whilst remaining committed to its employees; ensuring they have a safe, happy and professional environment to work in. The team have recently released their new Hire Equipment and Services catalogue featuring all of its products and services, and you can find more about the company by accessing the website below.

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Our permeable paving grids simply connect together and are filled with angular gravel for use as a gravel retention reinforcement permeable surface. Construction profiles for each application will be determined by the specific site conditions and loading criteria. Contact T +44 (0)1757 247110 info@permegrid.com www.permegrid.com

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Top Quality Flood Solutions Water Testing Equipment and Water Analysis Devices Providing the best, most reliable flood defence and protection products, Crocodile Flood Solutions strives to help you defend your property from flooding.

Suppling products from around the world, the company offers a free site survey service anywhere in the UK to help identify solutions for reducing the risk of future flooding. Whether you require residential or commercial flood solutions, the team of experts are on hand to offer you 24/7 client support. We supply and fit a wide range of UPVC flood resistant and composite doors in many different styles and colours, coming soon is our new door designer on the website, this service will enable you to see exactly what the door will look like before you buy within the comfort of your own home. Choose from the advanced range of flood barriers, anti-flood air bricks, airbrick covers, breathable

waterproof wall treatment and nonreturn valves. A new website has just been launched which now allows you to order products online. Crocodile Flood Solutions can assist you in all aspects of flood solutions, whatever you need. Contact T +44 (0)845 094 1281/ +44 (0)1158 559496 M +44 (0)7715 252528 info@crocodilefs.co.uk www.crocodilefs.co.uk

Flooding is a continuous threat for many people in the UK, there is little we can do to stop it but we can be prepared. Flooding can happen in a matter of minutes, with whole communities being flooded in as little as an hour, anything that can buy you some extra time can to move your valuables and protect your assets can be a huge advantage. That is exactly what the LeveLineEWS system from Aquaread is designed to do. The EWS or Early Warning System can provide you with real time text message alerts as flood waters are rising, whatever time of day, giving you that extra time to deploy your defenses or move your goods. The system works by placing a sensor in the water, for example a river running through a local community, which is connected

One of the company’s main distinguishing characteristics is its penchant for providing support across the whole process. With professionalism, flexibility and courtesy being its main principles, Edge concentrates on offering its customers a friendly service complete with the expected specialist knowledge, free technical support and advice. Edge also offers a range of training courses covering all subjects relevant to the water and fire damage restoration industry, contingency planning for surge events to keep organisations supplied, working and adaptable invoicing with industry-leading back office management information and access to a free-online platform named Edge LiveHire.

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to a telemetry device. The system records the water level frequently. During its deployment, we can setup alert levels so that when the sensor detects that the water has risen, it will send out SMS messages to all people in its contacts list warning them of the rising levels. T +44 (8)442 300 069 info@aquaread.com www.aquaread.com

Buy yourself sometime with a LeveLine early warning flood alert system Get text message alerts as flood waters rise, giving yourself time to react and protect your assets

Edge is a dedicated and specialist equipment hirer catering for the needs of the professional damage restorer. We take our responsibilities very seriously and we realise that when you call upon us, somebody somewhere has experienced some form of loss, property damage or traumatic event. We will react swiftly and diligently to mobilise equipment straight to your project to support you in the first stages of mitigation and more importantly, to ensure you keep your promises to your clients. Any business is all about it's people. Here at Edge, we pride ourselves in the fact that all our people are experienced either working within the damage management sector or through supporting flood and fire restoration companies. This ensures we have an 'empathetic angle' on the challenges you face day to day and this enables us to support you with the kind of service your industry demands.

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Peikko Group and Kemppi have agreed on deploying the Kemppi ARC System 3 quality management system for welding at Peikko production units in Finland, Lithuania, and Slovakia – the first multi-site commissioning of the Kemppi system.

Kemppi’s FastMig X product series offers superior welding quality for demanding industrial applications.

The welding system is for project planning, management, and monitoring. It enables fully automated welding control and collection of documentation. Welder’s qualifications, welding instructions, and information on NDT inspections are all available via a single service with off-site storage. Initially, all main users of the system will be trained at the Kemppi factory in Lahti.

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Riggs Autopack Ltd Riggs Autopack Ltd is a British manufacturer of high quality volumetric depositors and filling machines. They are an award winning UK market leader with an excellent reputation and supply their equipment to the food production industry. The company’s origin dates back to the early 1930’s. They’re a proud member of The Fort Vale Group, a Rolls Royce plc approved supplier, member of the PPMA, and an ISO 9001:2008 registered firm with BestCERT quality 'Gold' customer satisfaction accreditation. They design and build their filling machinery in-house at their Nelson factory and supply to food

producers ranging from start-up companies and cottage industries, through to multi-national groups and international factories. During the last 5 years, due to Riggs Autopack’s structured sales, marketing and production plan, coupled with its talented staff and customer service approach, they have experienced substantial growth year on year in terms of new machine sales and hire. Riggs Autopack has now become one of the UK’s leading manufacturers in its field. Due to this increase in sales and demand for their filling machines they moved to a new, purpose built 50,000sq ft factory.

As part of the company’s future growth strategy, they continue to invest in manufacturing and key personnel. During 2014, they have recruited a number of additional personnel within production; these include a Works Manager, 2 CNC operatives, and a shop floor apprentice. Contact T +44 (0)1282 440040 enquiries@riggsautopack.co.uk www.riggsautopack.co.uk

Guardian24’s Personal Safety Smartphone App Guardian24, the leading lone worker protection solution for the UK and Ireland, are working with Northern Ireland based charity, Niamh (the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health), to protect their lone working support workers. By equipping them with Guardian24’s smartphone safety application, Niamh’s staff can quickly and discreetly call for help in the event of any emergency. Niamh is the largest and longest established independent charity focusing on mental health and wellbeing services in Northern Ireland. At the core of Niamh’s services is the communitybased support it provides to people who have had experience of mental illness. Niamh recognise that supporting people within supported housing and the community is both rewarding and, often, challenging.

According to a recent report, nationally, nine out of ten social workers have suffered verbal and physical abuse whilst working. Niamh already have robust risk policies, procedures and training in place for practicing safe lone working, but equipping staff with a mobile-based means of raising an alarm in the event of an emergency was agreed to be a necessary requirement as an additional level of support. T +44 (0)207 118 8247 sales@guardian24.co.uk www.guardian24.co.uk

Renold Couplings’ Hi-Tec range now available ‘off the shelf’ Renold Couplings’ Hi-Tec range of pilot bored RB rubber-incompression couplings, are now available ‘off the shelf.’ Used across a variety of production industries, the Hi-Tec RB coupling transmits torque using compressed rubber elements to dampen vibration and eliminate backlash. This results in the efficient operation of the drive train, while removing the risk of failure and the consequential risk to health and safety. Nigel MacVean, Managing Director of Renold Couplings commented, “A reliable coupling is critical to any production line

Renold Couplings are delighted to be able to meet that demand.” The Hi-Tec RB ranges are universal sizes and can replace couplings by most manufacturers.

and coupling failure will prove costly in terms of downtime and loss of production. To have a high quality, replacement coupling available ‘off the shelf’ is a huge reassurance and

Alan Dean, Business Development Director added “This is also good news for anyone who has planned maintenance scheduled in over the Christmas shutdown, because we can have a coupling with you in time for this.” Anyone requiring a quote for an RB coupling should contact Renold Couplings on: +44 (0)1422 255000 or visit: www.renold.com

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It features a series of alternative highend setups for different purposes: FastMig X Regular for MIG/MAG pulse welding; FastMig X Pipe for pipe and root welding; FastMig X Intelligent for diversified welding applications, for all metals and processes; Fastmig X Tailored versions, to suit customer specific needs.

The modular welding system can be optimised for specific professional welding applications by choosing suitable components and software package options. Arc Mobile Control software is bringing a new and flexible way to use and control the welding machine, for both production management and for the welders. T +44 (0)845 6444201 www.kemppi.com

Stephen Wright elected Chairman of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Stephen Wright (54), Managing Director (Pictured) of Bradford-based Thorite and past President of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce, has been elected Chairman of the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, having previously served in the position of Vice Chairman. The Chamber prides itself on being the voice for the advancement of Yorkshire business and was created following a merger of the former individual Bradford, Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chambers. It is guided by a Board made up of some of the region’s leading business figures who are tasked with monitoring current operations, setting the pace for change and helping action the Chamber's vision for the future. Contact Ross Gowler, Thorite Marketing and

Engineering Services Director T +44 (0)1274 663471 ross.gowler@thorite.co.uk www.thorite.co.uk

Thorite provides pneumatic power for innovative shoulder joint testing rig Reverse shoulder joint replacement is an increasingly common surgical intervention. However there are concerns in relation to such joint replacement, while novel designs of reverse shoulder prostheses continue to appear on the market. Many claim to offer improvements over older designs but such assertions are difficult to validate when there is no agreement as to how such implants should be tested in the laboratory – or even if such testing is necessary. In order to permit appropriate laboratory testing of all types of reverse shoulder prostheses a unique, multistation test rig has been designed by

Dr Simon Smith and built under the direction of Professor Tom Joyce in the School Of Mechanical and Systems Engineering at Newcastle University, with help from the North Shields Sales & Service Centre of Thorite, the UK’s biggest distributor of pneumatic products & process systems.

The new test rig is capable of applying motion in three axes to test prostheses. Known as The Newcastle Shoulder Wear Simulator, it uses three Thorite-supplied Norgren pneumatic cylinders with integral position encoders to move five prosthetic shoulder joint units simultaneously in the flexion-extension, abductionadduction (arm raising and lowering) and internal-external rotation axes. Contact Ross Gowler, Thorite Marketing and Engineering Services Director T +44 (0)1274 663471 ross.gowler@thorite.co.uk www.thorite.co.uk

Steelcase Research reveals workplaces not designed for Brains Office workers are being overwhelmed by distractions – due mainly to a lack of understanding of how to manage attention in the workplace. This is the major finding of the latest Steelcase research, a meta-analysis of neuroscience and cognitive studies. The study integrates discoveries from neuroscience experts with the Steelcase’s own ongoing investigations into workers’ behaviours and the changing nature of work. The research findings have major significance for UK businesses. Due to high real-estate costs, especially in London, the United Kingdom has become a champion of offices with nonassigned workstations in open

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having the ability to choose where to work on tasks within the office.

spaces. However, workplaces tend to be very crowded. Workers in the UK remain relatively engaged despite clear dissatisfaction with most aspects of their workplaces. Engaged workers are more productive, however in the UK workers lag behind global averages when it comes to concentrating easily at work, feeling relaxed and calm, working in teams without being interrupted or disrupted and

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Findings from the latest research reveal the brain has finite energy capacity, and uses 20% of the body’s energy. This makes it physiologically impossible for anyone to engage in eight straight hours of controlled, or focused, attention and meet any quality or quantity outputs. Attention has a natural rhythm throughout the day. Steelcase researchers and designers have identified three brain modes that each requires distinct behaviours and settings. Balancing these settings throughout the day can help workers better manage the ebb and flow of their attention. www.steelcase.com

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Isel UK: German Engineering, British Innovation

Daifuku – Always an edge ahead Daifuku is a Japanese company specialising in plant construction for logistics. The automation of high-bay warehouses and distribution centres is an essential part of its portfolio. Standardised automated stacker cranes for pallets, cartons or totes and sorters as well as the corresponding conveyor technology are all integrated. Applications include retail distribution centres, cold storage warehouses, as well as the spare parts distribution sector.

Isel is renowned for innovative products and quality engineering. Our range of CNC and milling machines plus associated components demonstrates these qualities. Plus – you’ll value the additional advantage of local support from the isel UK team. Isel UK is the UK gateway for CNC technology solutions and industrial automation components manufactured by isel, the highly respected German engineering company.

customers based in the UK and Ireland. You’ll enjoy proactive advice and outstanding customer service and support.

From CNC machines and routers to aluminium profiles and linear motion products, our range is known for its minimal maintenance and optimum efficiency. Isel UK offers you the perfect blend of: German Engineering: isel has a global reputation for designing, developing and supporting quality components and systems. British Innovation: isel-UK offers local support for

Ultimately, our products give you the flexibility and control to design, automate and produce according to your requirements. Whether you need components or a complete system, together, we’ll find the right solution for you. Visit us at: www.isel-uk.com or telephone: +44 (0)1442 531225.

It is very important that we make as much use of the 15 million tons annually in the UK of unsold and out of date food going to waste. A lot of this perfectly good food currently goes to Anaerobic Digesters or composting which costs approx. £60 per ton or even worse landfill which attracts £80 per ton tax. We can operate at half of this. At Waste Food Solutions, we have developed the Super Separator, which depackages food, be it

wrappers out ready to go to polymer recycling and the diced cucumber ready to go to feed the animals. We have now developed another machine which is able to empty jars, glass bottles and tins. Again the food goes to farming, the glass, lids and tins back to the relevant industries, giving a 99% recycling rate. confectionery, fruit, veg, dairy products, in fact almost everything in any type of packaging. Recently we accepted a consignment that we thought would beat us – 44 tons of individually shrink wrapped cucumbers, the Super Separator excelled itself by sending the

Daifuku pallet transport and storage system

As the global market leader, Daifuku has delivered around 28,000 stacker cranes over 20,000 systems and about 3,000 so called STVs (sorting transfer vehicles) automated pallet

Pallet stacker cranes are core products for Daifuku and they can be configured for special requirements such as loads of up to 3.0t, installation heights up to 40m, a handling capability of one or two lifting devices, for low-noise versions, single and double deep storage and for temperatures as low as -40°C. The main production site of Daifuku is located in Shiga, Japan. T +44 (0)1908 288780 info@daifuku.de www.daifukueurope.com

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Waste not, want not the best use for out of date food We can all do our bit to help with climate change very easily. We are all guilty of being wasteful and not appreciating what we have.

In addition, there are applications for manufacturing buffers in industrial production.

sorters worldwide.

Dixon Europe forms part of the Dixon Valve and Coupling Company (Chestertown, USA). The company’s story began nearly 100 years ago when Howard W Goodall developed an interest in the design of hose couplings and clamps whilst working at a rubber distribution company in Philadelphia. His passion in this particular niche prompted him to start up the manufacturing business, supplying products for the mining, oil and construction sectors. The family-owned organisation is fast approaching its centenary year, an incredible milestone marking its great success over three generations. Today, the group boasts one of the broadest ranges of products available in the marketplace and has secured itself

Along with your help of food supplies, Waste Food Solutions are now in a position to open up processing plants nationwide. T +44 (0)1924 695535 M +44 (0)7714 308619 www.wastefoodsolutionsltd.com

as a world leading manufacturer and supplier of hose couplings, hose assemblies, fittings, valves, clamps and associated flow control products. Dixon Europe’s head office is in UK, supplemented by a global network of manufacturing and distribution centres situated across Europe. With facilities in the UK, France, Germany, Russia and the Middle East, Dixon Europe caters to a whole host of industry sectors, including: oil & gas, brewing, chemical, construction, distribution, food & beverage, materials handling, mining, nuclear, petrochemical, water, pharmaceutical, steel mills, transport and power generation. The business is constantly extending its hose product

line of metal, rubber, PTFE and silicone hoses. The range consists of mandrel and long length constructions, composite and spiral PVC suitable for air, water, steam, oil, food & beverage, chemical and general purposes applications. Contact T +44 (0)1772 323529 sales@dixoneurope.co.uk steve.beniston@dixoneurope.co.uk www.dixoneurope.co.uk

M&H Plastics’ Helen Cavill in final for Young Woman Engineer of the Year M&H Plastics is delighted to announce that Helen Cavill, Process Improvement Manager, has reached the final stage of the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year award. Four other engineers whose specialisms range from audio, construction, structural and power engineering are also shortlisted. Helen, whose specialism is manufacturing engineering, recently achieved Chartered status with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers following her Master of Engineering degree at the University of Cambridge and six years with M&H Plastics. M&H Plastics is a premium manufacturer of plastic

bottles and caps, primarily for the personal care market. Helen’s role involves investigating and resolving complex technical issues, often spanning across several production departments (a challenge that she describes as being an ‘engineering detective’). Research and development of new manufacturing processes and operational systems also features heavily – Helen is currently working on automating dimensional measurement of plastic components.

Ambassador Award. She particularly enjoys volunteering on activities where her creativity and design skills can be exercised to devise novel educational resources.

For the last nine years, Helen has been a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Ambassador, reaching the final of the 2013 STEMNET Most Dedicated

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People who innovate As the world’s leading manufacturer of Disc Publishing and Printing Systems, Primera specialises in producing CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc publishing equipment, specialty color label printers and medical solutions. Founded in September of 1998 as a spin-off from Fargo Electronics Inc. (founded 1975), the company was built on traditional innovation and over the years has become renowned for their exceptional product offering and incomparable customer service. In the year 2000, the global operating company established a central office for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, called Primera Technology Europe. Primera Europe is responsible for marketing, sales, logistics,

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support and service in that region and is located in Wiesbaden, Germany. In 2007, the manufacturer opened another office in Hong Kong, called Primera Asia Pacific, representing Primera in the Asian-Pacific area. Distributed all over the world, Primera’s products are manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Plymouth, MN, USA, and at an overseas facility in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Working closely with distributors and resellers, the company are increasing brand awareness and establishing Primera products as extremely high competitors in the market. Primera Europe has three main parts to the business,

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These prestigious engineering industry awards, organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, aim to banish outdated engineering stereotypes of hard hats and greasy pipes – and help change the perception that engineering is only a career for men.

Elfab, Europe’s leading manufacturer of rupture discs, proved to be a great success whilst exhibiting at ADIPEC 2015 along with its UAE partner, Safe Technical Supply Co. L.LC.

disk publishing and printing robotics, label printers and applicators and medical slide and cassette printers. The company is well known for their high-quality label printers including the Digital Color Label Press and Finishers (CX/FX-series), Inkjet Label Printers (LX-series) and Label Accessories. T 0049 611927770 sales@primera.eu www.primeralabel.eu

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Attending the show for the fourth consecutive year was a wise decision for the industry specialists, who appeared at the world’s most inspirational and renowned convention and conference for the oil & gas sector specifically to showcase their newest product line; the WirelessHART™ burst detection system. ADIPEC is the established place to be for all professionals in oil and gas and acts as the perfect platform for organisations to effectively display their latest developments. Understanding the impacting downturn in the sector and combatting this with its cost-effective products is one of the reasons Elfab was selected as a superior brand. Elfab’s rupture disc burst detection systems FloTel™ and Flo-Tel™ XD have already been extensively employed across companies globally actively searching for failsafe solutions. This particular product evoked interest from visitors at the show due to the fact it has been enhanced further in order for it to work

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cohesively alongside Emerson’s WirelessHART Gateway, diminishing the requirement for expensive wiring integrations on both new builds and on plant upgrades. Customers can expect to eliminate the costs and complexity of additional wiring by saving an estimated 50% of the cost and 90% of the time required to install a conventional wired burst detector. Around 85,000 attendees from across the globe turned up to explore the innovations presented at the esteemed event, further signifying the immense achievement of being chosen as a standout exhibitor. Contact T +44 (0)191 293 1234 www.elfab.com Find out more about Blackstar Handling Systems on page

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Filtration is changing

Print & Film Training Workshops

Helapet are pleased to introduce our new website and catalogue showcasing our complete range of standard and custom made disk filtration devices. Helapet primarily serve several market applications including medical, printing, laboratory, gas, and air analysis, providing compact and robust filters for a diverse number of uses.

■■ Print & Film Training Workshops ■■ What new films are available for Packaging? ■■ What’s the most suitable print for us? Gravure – Flexo – Digital. ■■ Why would you choose co-extrusion instead of a laminate film? ■■ What do you mean by the 4 P’s of packaging?

■■ Secondary processes – thermoformed, retort, freezing, autoclave ■■ Print pre-press and origination ■■ Printing methods and machinery ■■ Packaging machinery types and uses ■■ Graphic and pack design ■■ Packaging and food waste reductions.

All these questions and many more have been asked by some of the 250 delegates who have attended these Film & Print Training Workshops over the last 2 years. This programme is based on years of practical experience of films and print in the food packing industry and therefore considers many of the most common problems encountered in the selection and use of flexible packaging.

The workshops are interactive with 8-10 delegates attending. They remain free to National Flexible customers with a minimal charge of £120 per person for other delegate to cover food and accommodation.

Our Vari-Disk® OEM design service offers clients a solution that is designed around their unique requirements ensuring the perfect fit. With one of the largest ranges of filtration media and connectors on the market, Helapet leads the way for quality with low purchase volumes.

with our new easy to use digital catalogue. Our website focuses upon our range of filters and their applications, whilst providing technical information on their performance. The online catalogue in its digital easy to navigate format, extends our commitment to offer our customers’ choice, by simplifying the selection process and outlining the industry applications where our filters can be used including: ■■ Gas Analysers ■■ Vacuum Pumps ■■ CO2 Incubators ■■ Pipette Controllers ■■ AutoClaves ■■ Ink-jet Printers.

Our new website and online catalogue provide a modern and unique experience for our visitors

Visit our new website on: www.filterdevices.com to view our filtration portfolio, and learn how

Helapet filtration can benefit your business. Alternatively, you can call: +44 (0)1582 501980 where our expert filtration specialist will be ready to assist you in building your filter.

Teamwork produces winning clean-room lifting range Specialists in the design and build of customised lifting equipment Lift Safe Ltd and Svenema have teamed up to launch a range of batterypowered and electric lifters for cleanroom environments. Oldham-based Lift Safe says its partnership with the Swedish firm has resulted in a range of efficient, optimised and cost-effective lifting solutions for applications in which hygiene, ergonomic principles and good manufacturing practices are of primary importance.

in the range has been developed to handle smaller, lighter items, and is perfect for environments in which space and speed are crucial. ■■ Midi 40-80kg – this extremely versatile lifter is relatively compact and easy to move around, despite its high lifting capacity. It is available with a wide range of accessories. ■■ Maxi 80-300kg – the most heavy-duty lift trolley has a high lift capacity and a wide range of accessories. As with the other models, the MAXI can be fully customised to meet specific needs.

There are three standard models in the new range: ■■ Ultra 0-40kg SWL – the most compact and maneuverable lifter

For more information, call Lift Safe on: +44 (0)161 626 9628, email: sales@liftsafe.co.uk or visit: www.liftsafe.net

Zizo – Logistics soundbite Why is the logistics market still focusing solely on revenue? The logistics and delivery sector is a highly competitive marketplace. Each business operates on very small margins, and the winners are those organisations which best understand their costs and drive their customers to sign up for longer term contracts at profitable levels. So why is this happening in so few organisations? The simple answer is that it is difficult. However, with the processing power of next generation analytics platforms, every organisation, regardless of size, has

actual parcel level. These platforms have been designed not only to manage vast data quantities but also deliver insight as a complete service, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

Laurence Armiger, Director, Zizo the ability to break down the costs of the business every month to

For example, once an organisation knows how much a parcel costs to deliver, how much it costs to service a customer and how profitable a particular delivery route is, it is able to make more precise decisions. T +44 (0)1908 366662 sales@zizo.co.uk www.zizo.co.uk

To join the next workshop or to get more details please contact Dave Daniels, Technical Director on: +44 (0)1274 685566.

Workshop content includes; ■■ Film selection and properties ■■ Laminations and co-extrusions types and applications

Sanondaf: Touchless Disinfection Services At Sanondaf, our Mission is to help people live, work and play safely by reducing the risks associated with infection and cross contamination. The Sanondaf process is undertaken by fully qualified Sanondaf technicians and is carried out with minimum disruption to your everyday normal activities. This can prove to be a highly cost-effective solution compared to traditional labour intensive disinfection techniques, and offers an enhanced infection control methodology over current manual cleaning practices. In addition, the Sanondaf solution helps manage and minimise the risks associated with an outbreak of a harmful bacteria or virus. Sanondaf requires no rinsing and no wiping.

The benefits of the Sanondaf TouchLess Disinfection Process: ■■ Disinfects in a highly efficient, effective and environmentally friendly manner ■■ Full Spectrum bactericide, virucide, fungicide and sporicide. No danger of bacterial resistance ■■ Uniform disinfection of all surfaces at any location including electrics, electronics, soft furnishings and fabrics ■■ Non-allergic and poses no risk to humans, animals, plants or the environment ■■ Disinfectant product manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001/13485 standards. ■■ Areas up to 20,000 cubic metres can be successfully treated at a time. Typically more

cost-effective than traditional methods such a deep cleaning, bleaching and steaming and can be used on all surfaces and areas. Contact us now to find out more about our services and give your staff a healthier environment this Winter: +44 (0)1236 702028, email: info@sanondaf.co.uk or visit: www.sanondaf.co.uk

New Foamer increases the range for M&H Joining an existing family of tubular Foamers ranging from 150ml to 250ml is the new 50ml Tubular Foamer from M&H Plastics, part of the RPC Group of companies. Offering a convenient volume for specialist products, travel and sampling, the new Foamer is available in PET (4284) and also HDPE/PP (5867).

of products with the following volumes: ■■ 50ml PET – Ref: 4284 ■■ 50ml HDPE/PP – Ref: 5867 ■■ 150ml PET – Ref: 4093 ■■ 150ml HDPE/PP – Ref: 5122 ■■ 200ml PET – Ref: 4210 ■■ 200ml HDPE/PP – Ref: 5006 ■■ 250ml PET – Ref: 4209 ■■ 250ml HDPE/PP – Ref: 5623.

The complete range offers the potential to develop a family

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Coca-Cola speeds up loading process thanks Put down the Pickling Paste to Zetes scanning system on forklifts In order to gear the loading process to the accelerated warehouse processes, Zetes designed a new scanning system on CocaCola's forklifts in Dongen. Zetes also advised on the design of the forklift attachments together with the company Durwen. Coca-Cola has since reduced loading time by an impressive 6 minutes per lorry, whilst also improving safety and reducing the number of errors.

this led to time loss and dangerous situations, the automated scanning process required a new solution.

Coca-Cola’s production plant in the Netherlands (Dongen) supplies the distribution centres of large supermarket chains, retail and catering businesses across the country. The company produces 6 days out of 7, 24 hours per day, in teams of 20 employees. During each shift, an average of 50 to 80 Lorries are loaded, depending on the weather – in warm weather, more Lorries are loaded due to the higher demand for cold drinks.

Zetes developed a scanning system on the new Motrac forklifts and also advised on the design of the forklift attachments. With this new system, one type of forklift can either carry 1 euro pallet, 1 block pallet, 2 euro pallets, 2 block pallets, 3 euro pallets or 12 ‘Dollies.’ Zetes equipped each forklift with three moveable, very robust scanners and sensors to the front.

At the point of shipping, Coca-Cola had to

High performance lift trucks using a robust scanning system Coca-Cola looked for new forklifts that were able to carry more pallets and also had the ability to scan them automatically.

overcome a crucial challenge with regard to speed and safety. Pallets with drinks are packed and labelled with a bar code onto a conveyor belt. Sixteen forklifts drive back and forth to collect the pallets and load them onto the correct lorry. The forklifts were able to load up to three pallets, but could only scan two of these. If a third pallet was picked up, the driver had to get out of the forklift and scan it manually using a hand-held scanner. As

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Devon welding machine manufacturer, Inverter Fusion Ltd, has introduced a new electrolytic weld cleaning machine which eliminates the dangers of traditional weld cleaning methods. The traditional ‘pickling paste,’ primarily used to clean stainless steels after welding, is a combination of hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid which can not only cause serious burns, but also serious lung problems. Although it is used widely, the dangers involved are often overlooked. Inverter Fusion’s new Fusion Clean machine is a high-quality, electrolytic

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cleaner which is not only much safer, but is also far more convenient: the results are instantaneous, and the finish is excellent. And since it avoids the use of harsh toxic chemicals with their attendant storage, handling and disposal problems, the Fusion Clean machine also saves time and money.

Lightweight, portable and operator friendly, Fusion Clean is available in 240v and 110v versions and is housed in a sturdy toughened nylon case for protection, with fan cooling to achieve 100% duty cycles. Fusion Clean machines come complete with everything you need to start cleaning and are covered by a comprehensive 3-year warranty. For further information or to request a demonstration visit: www.inverterfusion.co.uk, call: +44 (0)1404 549791 or email: sales@inverterfusion.co.uk.

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ErP means level playing field for heating Mitsubishi Electric has produced a free, CPDaccredited guide to the new Energy Related Products Directive or ErP (2009/125/EC), which is a key part of the European Union’s drive to encourage consumers to use more energy efficient products. To highlight the requirements under ErP the company has also released a short video which explains how the Directive is designed to help phase out lower performing products whilst having a positive impact on the emissions levels across Europe and increase the share of renewable energies by 20%. The ErP Directive, which came into force at the end of September 2015, now means that commercial and residential heating products will need to display an energy label, so that consumers can quickly understand the energy efficiency of the products they purchase. A similar market transformation strategy has already proved highly successful with consumer goods such as fridges and freezers, where it is now very rare to find anything below an A rated product available on the high street. “There are two parts to the ErP strategy which affect both manufacturers and installers and everyone involved needs to understand how this will change the heating market,” explains Max Halliwell, who fronts the video on behalf of the company. Firstly, the ErP requires manufacturers to produce energy-using products that meet stringent minimum performance standards. And secondly, these products must be clearly labelled using a standard methodology

Totec Design Ltd, a specialist engineering design consultancy based in Swansea, South Wales, was originally established in 1973 under the name of Delton Engineering (South Wales) Ltd. The family-run business has since enjoyed over 40 years of success, satisfactorily exceeding the expectations of clients for decades with its refined design expertise and capabilities.

so that consumers can quickly understand the energy efficiency of the products they purchase. These labels will show the efficiency ranging from the most efficient A++ to the least efficient G and will be clearly marked with coloured bars; from green (the most efficient) all the way down to red (least efficient). The details on the label will identify the efficiency band for heating, and where relevant, hot water production and where relevant, noise, emissions and power consumption. “For heat pumps they will also indicate the three different climate zones within Europe which is important here because the UK is split between all three of these zones,” adds Halliwell. “We feel that this is now levelling the playing field for heating products which will allow consumers to see exactly how energy efficient the types of heating they choose are.” ErP is a significant piece of legislation that will have a major impact on the sale and use of heating systems in the UK. As such, the requirements of ErP are already being embedded into legislation on the energy efficiency of buildings and as incentive schemes for renewable technologies. In order to apply for Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments, heating systems will now needs to comply with the Microgeneration Certification

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Scheme (MCS), which sets industry standards for products used to produce heat from renewable sources. In May 2015, the MCS published a new seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) calculator. It also updated its Installation Standard for heat pumps as a direct result of the introduction of ErP. The introduction of this SCOP calculator will enable certification bodies to use a standard method based on ErP to establish whether a heat pump is compliant. “This is important because in the past, the efficiency of a heating system was based on what is known as the coefficient of performance or COP,” explains Halliwell, “but this shows a single point in time, which is never a good indication on how efficiently it will perform all year round, whereas SCOP shows the performance across the different seasons and gives a much more accurate indication of efficiency.”

Being heavily involved with the oil, gas & petrochemical (offshore and onshore), water & sewage treatment, energy & power generation, manufacturing, heavy steel and food processing industries, Totec is renowned for effectively delivering appropriate and cost-effective solutions in mechanical engineering, design and detailing for all applications associated with process pipework, plant and structures. The superiority of Totec is amplified with the vast range of engineering activities it offers. Its areas of expertise can be segregated as follows: process plant design (grass roots or plant modifications), piping design (British, European & international piping codes), pipeline stressing (EU & international codes), pressure vessel design (PD5500, ASME VIII, EU & international codes), tank design (British, EU &

international codes), heavy fabrications (process equipment, equipment components & structures), modular/skid packages (design of skid mounted piping, pumps, vessels & equipment), pressure regulations (site surveys, technical reports, etc.) and structures & civils (pipe bridges, trestles, steel framed buildings & structures lifting beams, gantries, access platforms and so on). The engineering designers ensure the best results are attained by using a selection of contemporary software tools such as Autocad, Inventor, CADWorx Plant Pro, Caesar II, Finglow, Graitec SuperSUITE and TEDDS (to list just a few examples). As well as having the ability to comply with BIM where necessary, these state-of-theart systems enable the team at Totec to reach all of their customers’ individual engineering requirements to the greatest achievable standard. T +44 (0)1792 704460 viv@totec.co.uk www.totec.co.uk

The dedicated video can be viewed at the company’s YouTube Channel and further information on the entire range of A++ heat pumps can be found on the dedicated Youtube channel at: http://youtu. be/4tzKoyzRMOU or at: http://www.ecodan. co.uk The CPD Guide covers both main parts of the ErP: the EcoDesign regulations and the Energy Labelling regulations. The guide explains how the labelling is designed to help businesses and homeowners understand the benefits of each technology and focuses on the importance of ErP in relation to legislation such as the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Visit: http://library.mitsubishielectric.co.uk and click on CPD Guides to download a version.

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New ‘I.T. Training Consultancy’ Service

Sysop to train North West NHS I.T. and Staff IT educator and consultant Sysop has been appointed by the North West Skills Development Network (‘the Network’) to deliver IT service management, ‘ITIL’ training for NHS IT and informatics* professionals across the region, from Lancashire and Greater Manchester to Cheshire and Merseyside. The Network, which is fully funded by NHS organisations in the North West, is responsible for the professional development, networking and sharing of best practice amongst 4,500 informatics staff.

Sysop’s programme will deploy a flexible blend of e-learning, classroom preparation and ITIL examination. Commenting on the programme’s approach, the Network Informatics Skills Development Manager, Julie Davison says, “As an organisation, we are about supporting the continued professional development of people within the Health Service. They are all constrained by time, and because we work across the North West it is difficult to find a solution that works for everybody, face to face. Experience and research has led us to offer a

Carpet Tiles for Offices, Schools & Commercial Flooring As a UK manufacturer, Heckmondwike FB offers a wide range of heavy contract, fibre bonded carpet and tiles along with a range of entrance area carpet and tiles. Heckmondwike FB has been manufacturing quality carpets from their existing site since 1873. Production of the first fibre bonded range started in 1967. Each product range is available in a variety of colours providing durable, cost competitive products that are the perfect choice for areas of heavy wear and tear.

blended, e-learning and classroom solution: we believe that we will get better engagement with more people staying on the programme, completing and achieving.” www.sysop.co.uk *Within the NHS Informatics is a term that covers seven disciplines: knowledge management, information management, ICT, health records & patient administration, clinical informatics, HI educators and trainers, and project & programme management.

IT educator and consultant Sysop is launching a free consulting service that it says will ensure better IT training outcomes at lower cost, saving companies money. “By working with UK businesses to shape the best IT service management for their organisation, we will shrink the size and increase the effectiveness of most IT training budgets” says Sysop Director of professional services Adam Sawle. Sysop’s ‘IT Training Consultancy’ service analyses a company’s organisational challenges and its IT service management profile before advising what if any steps it should take on accredited education courses, bespoke training workshops and other development for its people and processes. The service is designed for companies planning IT service management and/ or project management training over the next 6-12 months.

Contact T +44 (0)1706 361110 www.sysop.co.uk

THE WORLD´S BEST-SELLING FOR VERSATILE, HIGH-DENSITY SOLUTION DENSITY STORAGE High-density pallet storage, high-speed operation, and versatility combine to make DAIFUKU´s unit load the best selling AS/RS in the world. Its flexible design, at up to 40m in height, is optimized to fit your specific installation environment and operating conditions. our software solutions integrate the unit load with the rest of your material handling operations for even greater operating efficiency. HIGH-SPEED, DEPENDABLE STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL (S/R) MACHINES DAIFUKU offers a complete range of S/R machines to fit your specific load profile and weight, building dimensions, and operating environment. All feature high-quality drives for fast, smooth, and reliable performance. FLEXIBLE DESIGN OPTIONS Several unit load models are available to fit your specific installation and operation requirements. Control software is available to support small, medium and large-scale unit load systems. MULTIPLE LOAD-HANDLING OPTIONS Make the most of the unit load´s operating efficiency by integrating input/output with one of several DAIFUKU load-handling options. Choose from fixed load tables, powered carts, Sorting Tranfer Vehicles (STV), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), or various types of conveyors depending on your load and throughput requirements.

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Supacord, Heckmondwike FB’s most popular range is used extensively in the education sector. Whilst popular in the education market, Supacord’s 42 colour options can be used to create impactful, durable floor designs for office environments, retail outlets, libraries, banks and similar. Other products available include Broadrib, Iron Duke, Wellington Velour and Hobnail. In Heckmondwike FB’s specialist entrance area range, Battleship/Hippo is the award winning choice for many projects. The heavy ribbed surface acts as an interceptor, removing dirt and moisture from shoes. Other products available include Sticks & Stones, Diamond, Dreadnought and Vanquisher. The newest addition to Heckmondwike FB’s product portfolio is the Creative Flooring range. Innovative Night Sky with its distinctive, random textured, surface design is specified for many education and commercial projects where aesthetic appearance and performance are equally important. 2015 saw the launch of Array Plank with a smart linear pattern in a choice of twelve vibrant accent shades. The Plank is a fresh new take on the popular linear design trend available in Night Sky, Array, Broadrib, Iron Duke and Supacord. Contact T +44 (0)1924 406161 sales@heckmondwike-fb.co.uk www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

Heckmondwike FB is the UK’s leading specialist in heavy contract fibre bonded carpets and carpet tiles. In fact, we’ve been at the forefront of the industry for over 40 years. We offer one of the widest ranges of hard wearing carpets which can be specified with absolute confidence and complete peace of mind for school flooring, commercial offices, retail outlets and care environments. Our products include fibre bonded and entrance area carpets which are ideal for creating engaging flooring designs that can withstand high volumes of traffic and heavy wear and tear.

T 01924 406161 sales@heckmondwike-fb.co.uk www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

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TOPdesk: Leader in cutting-edge Service Management solutions TOPdesk is an international leader in cutting-edge Service Management solutions and standardised ITIL software. Renowned for their exceptional solutions and services, the company sells, implements and supports an advanced service management software. “We strongly believe in the power of simplicity. We help improve your services, from implementing our software and training your employees to providing expert support. Our organisation is known for its enthusiastic employees who use their passion and ambition to get the job done,” says Wolter Smit, CEO and founder of TOPdesk.

can be fully customised to meet the unique needs of any organisation. It allows customers to choose which processes and functionalities they need, so they only pay for what they use. What’s more, TOPdesk is a cost-effective solution for numerous institutions worldwide − our licenses are based on the number of staff supported, not the number of operators. TOPdesk software helps medium, large and multinational organisations manage IT, Facilities Management, and HR help desks. Thanks to its modular structure, the tool

TOPdesk is an ideal solution for facilitating collaboration among departments. This makes it easier to set up a single point of contact and deliver Shared Service Management. Thanks to the extensive rights and roles system, each

department can use the same tool while retaining its own secure work environment. With over 20 years of experience, 4,500+ customers worldwide, including over 300 educational institutions such as Universities of Edinburgh, Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews, and offices in 9 countries, TOPdesk is a continually expanding international company with a strong focus on enterprise. T +44 (0)20 7803 4200 info@topdesk.co.uk www.topdesk.co.uk

Unwin: Providing high quality, tested mobility solutions If there’s one thing you need to know about the future of transport for people with disabilities, it’s this: that safety standards will become increasingly complex and demanding.

reliable products: wheelchair-restraints, occupant restraints, seating and flooring systems, wheelchair lifts, ramps, doors and accessories. As a worldwide business, we’re well-placed to help customers meet all their safety needs.

Since Unwin began more than 50 years ago, there have been enormous changes. Go back half a century and disabled people were virtually trapped in their own homes or in institutions. When wheelchair-users were taken out in vehicles, they could be tied down with leather straps or neckties or bits of rope. Such devices did not work well. It was personal experience of the horrible brain and body bashing dangers of inadequate restraints that prompted Unwin to become the first company in the world to design and manufacture proper wheelchair and passenger restraints. These helped to liberate a generation. Chris Hellier, Unwin’s Managing Director,

says, “Our early inventions do look a bit primitive compared to what we’re designing and manufacturing nowadays. It’s like putting a Seventies calculator alongside a new iPhone. It’s a real eye-opener to see how far we’ve come. Standards are so much higher now and they will keep on rising.

“We were the first UK manufacturer of wheelchair safety systems to get our own dynamic laboratory for crash tests and it’s proving invaluable. We carry out more tests on products, more quickly and more intensively. We’re making our products even more robust, and giving people the full benefits of our research.

“As the UK market-leader, we’ve been making a series of moves to keep on improving the safety of our products and help people to get on with their lives. This year, for example, we’ve expanded our engineering section and re-located and revamped our workshop. We’ve set up a 24/7 breakdown and repairs service for doors and lifts, built a new service area and trained up a team for the inspection and examination of vehicle tails lifts. We’re creating a new training room for the hundreds of people that come on our safety and risk assessment and management courses throughout the year. We’ve got a new demonstration van coming soon.

“Our products may only ever need to get used once to their full capacity – i.e., in a crash – and when they do get used like that, they have to work. We make sure they do.” T +44 (0)1935 827740 sales@unwinsafety.com www.unwinsafety.com

“Now that we’re part of the same corporate group as Autoadapt, BraunAbility, Bruno Independent Living Aids and Foca Braun, we offer a complete range of safe and

SNG Commercial Wins the Grocer’s New Product Award for Senses Pure The team at SNG Commercial were delighted after winning The Grocer’s New Product Award for its Senses Pure fabric conditioner earlier this year. It was on Friday 2nd October 2015 when the company was deservedly presented with the prize, having fended off difficult competition in the form of many big name brands (such as Domestos and Cif). The business, which is based in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, is a specialist provider of goods in the household cleaning, laundry detergents & conditioners and personal care segments. Alongside Senses, SNG Commercial owns a number of cleaning brands; Muvo is their leading laundry and household cleaning brand and is positioned to provide products that are premium quality and high performing, comparable to big brands but at a market leading value proposition. The represented branded item that was selected as being particularly significant at the industry-specific event, Senses Pure, is a hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested fabric conditioner that scooped the title of overall winner for the Household Inc. laundry category. The panel selected this specific product

for many reasons; namely because of the fantastic results it achieves but also because of the attractively designed packaging. 78% of the consumer panellists rated Senses Pure as either good or excellent in terms of effectiveness and acknowledged that it was suitable for people with sensitive skin. Conclusively, the judges were most impressed with the fabric conditioner, offering comments such as ‘my laundry seemed especially soft out of the washing machine’ and that it ‘smelt very fresh,’ whilst also confirming that they personally believe the product would stand out on the shelf. Upon winning the incredibly prestigious title, Simon Gunter, Managing Director of SNG Commercial, commented, “To have won such a recognised award against some very well-established and reputable brands is just amazing. We’ve worked hard to create a high quality product with a leading value proposition so we’re really proud that this has been recognised by consumers and the trade.” T 0800 098 8065 info@sngltd.co.uk www.sngltd.co.uk

SNG

Commercial Ltd SNG Commercial Ltd own a number of Brands providing great quality and value to the Consumer. We can also produce a number of own label products for other companies and retailers in many different product groups. We provide brands in the following categories: • Household Cleaning • Laundry Detergents & Conditioners • Professional Cleaning Products • Personal Care

Contact 0800 098 8065

Email: info@sngltd.co.uk | www.sngltd.co.uk

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