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Eddie The Eagle swoops in to open PHS data solutions’ new shredding facility in Manchester PHS Data Solutions has made a substantial investment in a new flagship data shredding facility in Manchester, which was officially opened by Olympian Eddie the Eagle Edwards and The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Trafford.

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Ski jumper Eddie the Eagle, famous for his exploits at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, and the Mayor of Trafford Councillor John Holden, were among a host of invited guests and PHS directors for the formal launch of the new £800,000 plant. The site, located at Trafford Park, is expected to handle almost8,000 tonnes of confidential paper a year. The new shredding centre, which services the Manchester, North West England and North Wales regions, marks a significant increase in the company’s capacity to cope with the growing demand for its shredding services, and also has the potential for further significant employment opportunities in the next 12 months.

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In his welcoming address, PHS Data Solutions Managing Director, Anthony Pearlgood, explained that investing in shredding facilities – the company also opened a new centre in West Yorkshire just last year – is confirmation that

more businesses are turning to PHS as their trusted third party provider to handle their confidential material safely and securely. He said: “The facility in Manchester represents another significant investment by PHS Data Solutions in destruction sites, providing our customers with the best service possible. Our business has outgrown our existing confidential shredding centre in the area. This facility gives us the extra capacity and the room for future expansion that we need.” www.phs.co.uk

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Best Practice is extremely proud to present its richly deserved Product Innovation profile to UNISIG – the leading manufacturer of deep hole drilling systems and technologies. Continuously developing their products and services to offer the most up to date solutions, the worldleading manufacturer provides its ever-growing customer base with the tooling, accessories and automation necessary for work process optimisation. The most recent innovation is the introduction of B700 Drop Bed Machine. Designed to effectively generate the critical, high-precision features on large and irregularly shaped aerospace components such as landing gear struts, the new drilling system gives a new lift to Aerospace Landing Gear Production. One

of its many benefits is its extreme flexibility which allows the machine to process medium sized, more uniform shaped workpieces with minimal changeover time from one to another. In addition, the B700 offers an expansive working range with its servo programmable workpiece headstock capability, yet it sports a streamlined overall footprint that makes for spacesaving installations and enhanced ergonomics. The advanced machine rivals other comparable deep hole drilling machines which are often inflexible dedicated systems as well as oversized and cumbersome. The B700 machine expands UNISIG’s extensive B-series line designed for on-center drilling of cylindrical workpieces in applications such as aerospace, defense and

oil & gas. In addition to standard BTA drilling methods, these machines are also capable of counterboring, trepanning and skiving and roller burnishing processes, achieving the extremely strict tolerances required by manufacturers in these and other industries. UNISIG engineers and manufactures all of its equipment in the United States with highperformance components. The company provides machines with all necessary durable tooling and machine accessories. Upon installation, UNISIG provides comprehensive training on machine operation and application support to help customers achieve www.unisig.com

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Contents

Industry UK

Editor’s Comments

Valves News............................................................................................................................................2

Hello & welcome to Issue 620 of Best Practice UK…

Industrial Excellence..........................................................................................................................3

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!

Print Equipment Developer of the Year...................................................................................4 Commitment to Excellence........................................................................................................ 4-5

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 Metalisation Ltd and Primera.

Exhibition Spotlight...........................................................................................................................6 Firex International Show.................................................................................................................7

Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of Metalisation Ltd. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Industrial Excellence’ Award feature. To find out more, turn to page 3.

Safety & Health Expo Show Review...................................................................................8-10 Lubricants & Flow Meter Solutions News........................................................................... 11 Enclosures News................................................................................................................................11 Process & Control News...............................................................................................................11 Cleanroom Disposable News...................................................................................................... 12 Valves News.........................................................................................................................................13 Cleaning & Hygiene News...........................................................................................................14 Handling, Storage & Logistics News...............................................................................14-15 Industrial News...........................................................................................................................16-20 Industrial Classified..................................................................................................................21-23 Saw Machinery News.....................................................................................................................24

And secondly, we are featuring Primera with the ‘Print Equipment Developer of the Year’ following their impressive performance over the years. For more information, look no further than Page 4. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Best Practice UK as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Happy reading and we hope to see you for the next edition!

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

Valves News

The Bifold Store Bifold Store is one of Bifold Group’s newest initiatives, incorporating their preferred range products with the emerging online market and the global acceleration of e-commerce. The preferred range includes a variety of the valves which Bifold Group provides with 48hr despatch. The range includes: Ball and Needle Valves, Check and Exhaust Valves, Flow and Volume Valves, Pilot and Mechanical Valves, Solenoid Valves and Medium Pressure Valves. Bifold Store is a way in which Bifold can offer a selection of products to you online, therefore creating a much more accessible and easy service. The Bifold Store has filter services such as ‘type of valve’ and ‘price range’ to make it easier to distinguish and locate products and navigate around the store. The Bifold Store is an easy way to access the products that are available via 48hr despatch time. The features on the web page make sure to spotlight popular products using a ‘Popular Categories’ section wherein customers can easily select products which are regularly bought. The Bifold Store also includes product images and descriptions along with their operational schematics in order to make product identification much quicker. The Bifold Store website also has easily identifiable tabs of the separate product ranges, again making navigation and accessibility around the online store easy and efficient. Accessibility is extended further via the various devices that the Bifold Store website has been made available to. Customers can access the website through a multitude of devices, including tablets, phones and computers. This means that products can be ordered in cohesion with the immediacy of the customer demand.

There are over 500 products available in the Bifold Store’s growing catalogue, featuring a comprehensive selection of products from across the entire Bifold range. Once a customer becomes a regular buyer, they will acquire an account and purchase history which will be found under ‘My Account’. In this, customers can view their previous orders, current orders and can re-order the same items again without going through the basket process. All of the products on the Bifold Store are despatched within 48 hours from the point of order, incorporating Bifold’s new ’48 Hour Despatch’ initiative. This has been successful within the Bifold sales department and so implementing it on the Bifold Store will have the same effect in terms of efficiency. This again improves the accessibility of the products to the customers in conjunction with the other features of the website. If you are interested in the Bifold Store initiative, please visit store.bifold.co.uk for further details and terms and conditions. You can also contact Bifold using the information below. Bifold are dedicated to maintaining the excellence of their products and their new facility confirms their commitment to shortening lead times and meeting customer demands. Bifold Group would like to take this opportunity to thank all their customers for their continued support. More Information Gill Bancroft T 0161 345 4777 F 0161 345 4780 gbancroft@bifold.co.uk www.bifold.co.uk

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Industrial Excellence

Custom fabrications for the process industries Armed with almost 40 years of experience in the industry, BHP Plastics specialise in the high quality custom fabrication of process industry vessels and associated components from GRP and composite plastic materials. Working closely with customers, the dedicated team work to manufacture bespoke products that satisfy the needs of each individual customer. BHP Plastics is a subsidiary of ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd, the leading supplier of air pollution control, industrial gas cleaning and odour control systems to the water treatment and other process industries.

Combining years of expertise from both companies, BHP Plastics provides service and quality that are second to none. Using glass reinforced plastics as well as specialist materials for resistance to harsh chemical or physical environments; the company can fabricate innovative systems. T 01403 790825 info@bhpplastics.co.uk www.bhp-plastics.co.uk. www.ergapc.co.uk

Metallisation and SciTeeX Deliver Successful Turnkey HVOF Project Metallisation Ltd and SciTeeX S.p. z.o.o., have recently completed a major HVOF turnkey project with B&B Coatings. Metallisation has been providing thermal spray solutions around the globe for over 90 years. B&B Coatings, based in Huddersfield, is a specialist in the application of thermal spray coatings. The company has extensive in-house manufacturing, analysis and test facilities, backed by an on-site Metallurgical Laboratory. B&B Coatings offers engineered coating solutions for a wide range of industrial applications and has extensive experience in thermal spray solutions. The new blasting and HVOF spraying facility, delivered as a result of an engineering collaboration between Metallisation and SciTeeX, has enabled B&B Coatings to expand its service offering and increase the range of thermal spray solutions to its customers. There is already an established market for HVOF coatings, which they can now tap into and offer their quality service and coating analysis facilities. With their technical background and expertise they are also able to expand and develop previously undiscovered or underdeveloped applications to offer even more quality coatings and save clients’ money. Components metal sprayed by the company include, pump shafts, hydraulic pistons for agricultural machines and presses, pump rams for slurry pumps, chutes and guides for the aluminium casting industry, wire drawing blocks and guides and pump sleeves. The unique aspect that Metallisation offer is the involvement of the customer, in this case, B&B Coatings, from the initial specification, design and installation through to the thorough after sales service and technical support. B&B Coatings chose Metallisation following extensive discussion and comparison with a number of suppliers. The attraction to Metallisation was its ability to offer the complete design, project management, installation and commissioning of the project. Together, SciTeeX and Metallisation came out on top across the whole process. The complete project included an Optiblast blast booth, spray room and extractor, as well as the Met-PCC (HVOF-L) liquid fuel spray system, an MK74 powder flame spray system and a Kuka robot. Another key attraction for B&B Coatings was the Met-PCC (HVOF-L) system due to the easy operator interface providing a reliable, repeatable mass flow control in the background. The control of the HVOF unit is via an intuitive touchscreen interface that runs on Windows OS, which was easy to integrate into the existing factory network. The system provides

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full process SPC data that enables the operator to produce a ‘birth certificate’ for every job showing the parameters used at every stage of the coating. The simplicity of the METJET-4L HVOF pistol was also appealing to B&B Coatings and has since proven itself to be reliable, easy to operate and maintain. An MK74 hand held or robot mounted powder flame spray system was also supplied to enable the company to cost effectively market a good quality ceramic coating for a relatively small investment. A mass-flow powder feeder was also supplied that can feed either the HVOF or the MK74 powder flame spray pistol. Initially B&B Coatings had considered project managing and sourcing each of the items separately. However, following a detailed discussion with Metallisation it was felt that it would be more cost effective and efficient to proceed with the turnkey facility. The Optiblast blasting room has in-floor grit recovery but sits on a flat floor at the B&B Coatings site, which meant that no civil excavations were required prior to the installation, saving both time and money. The grit is recovered, cleaned and recycled automatically back to the integrated blast pot. Dust is extracted via the integrated extraction system, which combined with the high quality in-booth lighting, significantly increases the operator viewing experience. SciTeeX and Metallisation engineered the standalone spray booth and extraction system, which are produced in the factory in Poland. The acoustic spray room is 4.5m wide, 3.5m deep and 2.9m high. Particular consideration was given to the acoustic performance of the room, which is designed to reduce noise levels. This is a specific area of expertise offered by SciTeeX and it means that hearing protection is not required outside the spray room. This is an important aspect of the installation, as the HVOF process produces around 130dBa of noise. Similar high quality lighting, used in the blast room, was included in the spray booth to ensure a bright working environment. The extraction system supplied, complete with integral extraction hood, takes away virtually all of the process dust from the spray area resulting in a clean working environment but, more importantly, incredibly clean and uncontaminated coatings. A packaged water chiller was also supplied as part of the HVOF system. The chiller is a pre-assembled, self-contained, integral unit that pumps cooling demineralised water to the pistol via a water/water heat exchanger. For more information on Metallisation equipment or turnkey blast and thermal spraying systems, visit www.metallisation.com, call Stuart Milton on +44 (0)1384 252 464

Print Equipment Developer of the Year

Over 40 Years of Printing Excellence disc publishing & printing robotics, label printers & label accessories and medical slide & cassette printers. Its exceptional range of first-class label printers includes the Digital Color Label Press and Finishers (CX/FX-series), Inkjet Label Printers (LX-series) and Label Applicators (AP-series).

Best Practice is incredibly pleased to present Primera Technology, Inc. as its duly deserved Print Equipment Developer of the Year. As a spin-off from ID card printing company Fargo Electronics Inc., which was founded in 1975, Primera is a reputable manufacturer of disc publishing and printing systems boasting over four decades of refined industry experience. As the world’s leading supplier of its kind, the organisation is a global hub of activity specialising in the provision of CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc publishing equipment, colour label printers and medical solutions. Primera’s product offering can be split into three core areas:

Because of its great flexibility and high performance promise, Primera’s trusted label printing equipment is popular with manufacturers and private labellers across different sectors. The printers and accessories have been widely utilised by those within the food & beverage, health, security, medical, commercial and industrial markets (to name a few examples). As the most recent variety, the LX2000e represents a new generation of inkjet label printer with its cost-effective separate ink cartridges and remarkable printing speeds (up to six inches per second). Suitable for desktop and heavy duty applications, the printer features BS5609 Section 3 certified pigment inks that have the ability to produce UV, chemicals and water resistant labels with great efficiency. The seamless integration of this machine was greatly

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appreciated by Glashoff’s Bestes, an individual marmalade manufacturer who utilised the LX2000e to redesign the branding on its jams with the implentation of images, logos and ingredient lists of a striking print quality. Company founder Hans-Uwe Glashoff was most pleased with the result: “We are very happy with the solution Primera products give us and the price-performance ratio is really good,”

Other important clients include Bim’s Kitchen, a small family business which creates award-winning handmade African-inspired curries, hot sauces, marinades and condiments, The Chiltern Valley Winery, Brewery & B&B and Slovakian thermo-regulation specialist Planet of Health. Another notably successful case study regards Forno Bottaro, Italian bakers of sweet and savory bread, as Graphic Designer Manuela Codognotto said: “I’m surprised how quickly I can now implement my ideas with the LX900e Color Label Printer and by the many benefits of being flexible and independent.” Other testimonials can be provided in relation to Primera’s unrivalled range of disc publishing products. Key examples include the usage of the DP-4102 Disc Publisher at the Social Security Centre Thurgau in Switzerland, who was

delighted with the versatility of the product, and German photographer Ingo Schoppmann, who said: “Customers are always excited to get a CD with their photo printed on. Especially for kindergarten and schools it’s a lot easier to allocate each CD to the right child.” Primera is constantly updating its range with the introduction of new products. The company’s latest offering is its innovative Winder series, which eliminates the need for the manual un- and rewinding of labels, tags and paper. This saves a substantial amount of time for users, who can ably wind large quantities of labels across different roll core diameters. The industrial-grade winder machines offer (depending on the model) two winding modes (“label inside“ and “label outside”), heavy-duty torque engine and enhanced full-metal mandrel. If you would like any information about Primera and its equipment, all of which comes with an extended warranty of 24 months after product registration, then please get in touch with the group today. T +49 611 92777-0 http://primeralabel.eu sales@primera.eu

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WES Ltd – Chemical Dosing Products & Systems WES Ltd is a long established and respected, independent company specialising in the design, engineering and supply of chemical dosing systems and ancillary products & services. Innovative and flexible in its approach, WES is highly responsive and reactive to your requirements. WES has its roots in the provision of mechanical engineering site services to the UK Water Industry in the 1980s. It began specialising in chemical dosing systems in the 1990s in the water industry, later branching out into other industries. Today, with a staff of mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers, workshop engineers, site team and support staff, WES provides chemical dosing and fluid based engineering systems, services and support to a multiindustry client base from its facility in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The water industry remains a key sector but WES now proudly list Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Power, Environment and Industrial clients amongst its key markets. WES certifications include ISO9001, UVDB Approved and Fit For Nuclear. WES is organised into four specialist divisions covering turnkey fluid-based systems, standard chemical dosing products and spares, servicing and chemical equipment

hire. Quality, innovation and customer service are at the heart of all four divisions. Systems & Projects The Systems and Projects division is the WES knowledge centre, responsible for the design, engineering and project management of bespoke chemical dosing systems. It also undertakes other custom process engineering projects, often involving design services, through to factoryassembled process treatment systems. WES systems incorporate high quality components (pumps, instruments, valves and storage tanks) sourced from industry-leading partners – a proven approach to maximise reliability and minimise through-life costs. WES strongly advocates works built and tested packaged systems. It has developed an unrivalled works facility for the manufacture of both standard and bespoke systems in most plastics (PVC, CPVC, ABS, HDPE, PP and PVDF) as well as stainless steels, rubber lined carbon steels and exotic alloys. From initial concept to detailed design using CAD techniques and 3D modelling, through to works manufacture, site installation, commission and servicing, WES provides a solutions-driven approach to every project.

Dosing Products The WES Dosing Products division supplies an extensive portfolio of products and spares. This includes standard dosing systems plus a range of chemical dosing equipment, pumps, tanks, parts and accessories sourced from leading suppliers worldwide. Equipment Hire WES’ rapidly expanding Hire division provides a dedicated fleet of chemical dosing products servicing a wide range of temporary and emergency requirements. Equipment ranges from DosingCubes™ through to fully containerised systems, factory assembled and tested and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. WES has the fleet size, experience and responsiveness to provide clients with a fast temporary solution for breakdowns during main plant maintenance and asset replacement or chemical trials.

WES also offers bespoke operator training packages. Contact T 01256 819777 info@wes.ltd.uk www.wes.ltd.uk www.wesdp.com

Service & Installation WES’s fully certified service engineers can deliver, install and commission your dosing system. With a fleet of modern service vehicles, it provides full in-service support ranging from emergency callout, through diagnosis and technical support, to comprehensive service and maintenance contracts – irrespective of the original equipment supplier.

Over 100 Years of Industry Experience Here at Best Practice we are delighted to commend the team at All Valves Online for achieving our highly prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile. We are therefore keen to tell our readers more about the works of this exceptional company, promoting its core activities and significant movements. There are multiple reasons as to why All Valves Online has been recognised as a reputable business standing out in its specific industry sector. First and foremost, the West Midlands based specialist is renowned for its status as one of the fastest growing valve and actuator distributors boasting the best quality offering of its kind at the most competitive price.

The full range includes actuated valve packages, manual valves, pipe fittings and pumps, stocking a number of leading brands such as Sun Yeh (electric actuators), Adler (ball valves), Genebre (industrial valves) and Hidroten (PVC ball & butterfly valves) as a key UK agent. The selection of specialist products includes GE ball valves, GE butterfly valves, AVOL components, Mars M77 ball valves, EBRO butterfly valves, Stafsjo knife gate valves, FIP plastic valves, SMC pneumatics, process pumps and pipe & flanges. With such an all-encompassing array of equipment, you will be sure to find the correct accessory for the job in hand at All Valves Online.

its establishment; over a century of industry experience has enabled the group to refine its services and strengthen its product line whilst building a loyal customer base. Today the group has the capability to proficiently cater to the needs of clients across different markets (namely the process sector), supplying valve and actuator solutions for practically every application. The dedicated experts have worked with a vast range of organisations across various verticals. Some significant examples include biogas & AD plants, waste to energy plants, refrigeration (including valves for Ammonia), water

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As the firm continues to expand its team are responding to the increased customer demand by exploring the feasibility of acquiring further facilities. Subsequently the group are looking to open sales offices in the US and Germany, an informed business decision that will enable the brand to become globally recognised and ever more prominent in the industry. If you would like any more information then please get in touch with All Valves Online today. Alternatively you can visit the website at www. allvalves.co.uk to browse the full inventory, view the gallery and get suitably updated with all of the latest events and trends via the news page and blog.

The company, which is based in Pershore, Worcestershire, operates with an extensive supplier base and distribution network which ensures the swift delivery of items for complete customer convenience and satisfaction. The next day countrywide delivery service even extends to the purchase of large quantity orders for those interested in buying in bulk.

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Exhibition Spotlight

The Biggest Event of the Year The UK’s definitive railway infrastructure exhibition, Infrarail, took place earlier this year for what can easily be described as the industry’s most important event in the business calendar. The showcase turned out to be a spectacular success as a principal platform for those working within railway infrastructure, as those in attendance were met with the unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in one place against a backdrop of business generation, discussion and innovation. The event, which was held at London’s ExCeL from 12-14 April, featured a whole host of exhibitors and visitors who took the opportunity to network whilst viewing the latest technology in action and learning about the most up-to-date products and services on offer. It was during the course of this three day period when existing working

As an established partner of major rail companies at various levels of the UK supply chain, InfraRail 2016 was always an important date on the calendar for the CHG Group. There was certainly a buzz at their stand with prestigious partners including Rockwell Automation, CISCO, Firefly AB and others releasing equipment to be showcased. Discussions at the exhibition revolved around CHG’s years of experience in electrical engineering and software development which had ensured continued involvement and success on innovative projects nationwide.

relationships were strengthened significantly, and companies leaped at the chance to attain new connections with potential clients. Infrarail 2016 proved to be a recordbreaking edition, with an outstanding attendance rate of 6,600 individuals. Please consult the website below if you would like any further information on the show.

The mega networking event provided individuals with the chance to meet like-minded specialists and leading photography brands whilst discovering the latest technologies and accessories to grace the industry. The buzzing convention included inspiring conferences, useful masterclasses, interesting workshops and captivating product demonstrations.

The Noritsu Green series is the premier series of dry format printing today. The Green Duplex with is capable of printing duplex sheet of A4 paper allowing the photofinisher to

Thankfully, CHG’s Asset Monitor can automatically sense, collect, communicate, store and then visualise data on any internet connected device via personalised dashboards. It’s therefore no surprise that it’s a big hit with the maintenance engineers and management alike. But don’t just take our word for it, it’s currently operating today across all Network Rail regions to provide information required to detect developing faults on infrastructure before these turn into the costly delays!

Founded in 1985 by Geoffrey Clements (Managing Director) and Simon Prais (Technical Director), Color Confidence has over 30 year’s experience of providing innovative, leading-edge solutions to the photographic and creative industries. What makes us truly different is our expertise, experience and commitment to training, education and technical support.

The Photography Show 2017 will return to the West Midlands from the 18-21 March for what promises to be yet another exciting and productive showcase.

Color Confidence attended The Photography Show earlier this year to showcase the latest products from some of the industry’s leading photographic manufacturers including BenQ, DxO, ExpoImaging, NEC, Tecco PHOTO and X-Rite.

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Photoxport introduce Noritsu at the Photography Show Photoxport are the exclusive distributor for Noritsu Equipment and products for the UK, Ireland and Iceland. With over 30 years’ experience in the photographic printing industry Photoxport are putting Noritsu, one of the leading printing manufactures firmly back on the map in the UK.

Condition based monitoring was a hot topic and shared opinion seemed to suggest that it is the only realistic option for equipment across the rail network to solve problems of access restrictions and improve efficiency. It became apparent that now, more than ever, real time and objective information on Train Detection, the Environment, Signalling, Temperature, Power and many other factors is becoming critical to efficient operation.

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genres, techniques and competencies for photographers with all levels of ability and experience.

The most recent exhibition took place at the NEC Birmingham during 19-22 March 2016 and featured a jam-packed programme covering various

deployment), Arena and Research & Development Capabilities, contact CHG Group on: sales@chg-group.co.uk.

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Calling All Photographers!

Whether you are an informed professional, a promising amateur or a motivated student, if it is the field of photography you are interested in then there is only one trade event you need to attend. As the UK’s primary event for professional and enthusiast photographers, the Photography Show is the place to be for everyone passionate about capturing well-crafted images.

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create high quality low cost photobooks capable of turning round a great profit. The Noritsu Green II has the unique capability to print at 12 x 36 producing stunning panorama prints, The Green II can also handle duplex printing. On the other end of the spectrum the Noritsu Green Simplex offers a high turn around for photofinishing at a cheaper price than its other sister machines. www.photoxport.com

to win £1,600 worth of photographic equipment ■■ Live model photo-shoots ■■ Product launches ■■ Presentations ■■ Technical demonstrations ■■ Exclusive show prices and special guests. Be sure to visit us at The Photography Show next year! T 0800 977 4167 info@colorconfidence.com www.colorconfidence.com

Vanguard World: Celebrating Success at the Photography Show The Photography Show is the UK’s foremost event for professional and enthusiast photographers. It is also a key event for Vanguard World UK Ltd to showcase their range of quality photography accessories. Founded in 1986, this family run company is a global success story that takes great pride in designing, manufacturing and supplying first-rate photo-video accessories (such as tripods, monopods, tripod heads, camera bags and cases) under the Vanguard brand. They also supply sporting optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) and hunting accessories (rifle scopes and shooting sticks).

Photography Show as part of a key dealer’s stand, but in 2015 decided to invest in a dedicated stand to strengthen the brand with this targeted audience. This has become a showcase event for Vanguard to launch new innovation and speak directly to the photographer – whether an enthusiast or professional. As Vanguard’s Managing Director, Ian Bywater, informed us: “With its targeted audience we understand that in order to be a credible brand you simply need to have a presence at the Photography Show.” T 01202 651281 www.vanguardworld.co.uk

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Fire Prevention, Detection & Advanced materials Protection The ultimate fire prevention and protection event FIREX International took place recently at the ExCeL London for what turned out to be yet another incredibly successful episode. Widely considered an essential event for everyone working within fire protection, prevention and detection, the exhibition boasted a wide footfall and remarkably busy schedule. The three day event featured a whole host of discussions, seminars and workshops headed by important industry speakers as well as an array of the trade’s most impressive and reputable organisations holding stands to promote their innovative fire safety solutions. The latest edition of FIREX

With over 100 years of experience the industry, TENMAT is a leading manufacturer of advanced materials and components. Through a commitment to technical excellence and heavy investment in ongoing research and development, the company has established a renowned range of high quality and innovative products.

International took place from 21-23 June and proved, as always, to be a hotbed of activity, driving global expertise in relation to all aspects of fire identification, deterrence and safety. This involved the concentrated promotion of forwardthinking leadership strategies, the most contemporary and relevant technologies and the essential knowledge required to ensure maximised industry capability and efficiency for future effect. Please visit the website below if you would like further information. www.firex.co.uk

Their extensive portfolio includes a variety of wear parts and bearings, engineering ceramics, high temperature resistant materials, hard metals, and passive fire protection solutions. TENMAT’s main focus is on extending the performance of this advanced range and taking the company forward into totally new and exciting growth areas such as advanced passive fire protection materials and hard metals. Through doing so, their aim is to become one of the world’s leading companies in the manufacture and supply of differentiated

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Safety Technology International (STI) have seen another successful year at Firex International, London Excel. STI manufacture an extensive and unique range of fire, safety and security products, many of which were on display at Firex.

Baldwin Boxall is showing several new products at Firex 2016 and so are expecting even more interest than usual. New products include the VIGIL Eclipse4, VIGIL3 transformerless amplifiers, touchscreen control microphone and a four-way toilet alarm control unit.

The exhibition is renowned for its wide variety of fire and security companies, targeting end users, installers, manufactures and distributors, and the STI stand saw this wide spectrum of visitors present this year. The stand itself, was a large extension on what has previously been seen, enabling STI to

showcase more of their unique fire, safety and security products. The most visited products on display were the range of false fire alarm protective covers, which proved to be the star of the show. The audible polycarbonate protective covers are designed to retrofit over manual call points, and provide a range of protection from minor to severe use. They are globally recognised by authorities as an essential fire system component on sites where the risk of false alarms is high, for example education, health care and housing. The polycarbonate range also includes weatherproof enclosures, an ideal solution to extend the life and reliability of call points and switches exposed to harsh conditions such as factory wash down areas and improving the fire safety of buildings and their occupants 24/7 was also on display. www.sti-europe.com

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VIGIL Eclipse4, in common with its predecessors, is a wall mountable, voice alarm / public address system in a single enclosure. Excitingly, the new VIGIL Eclipse4 will use Baldwin Boxall’s latest transformerless voice evacuation amplifiers. In common with its predecessors, the VIGIL Eclipse4 will be a wall mountable, standalone voice evacuation system, providing a highly-efficient solution to the voice evacuation market.

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The shallow profile of the Eclipse4 will make it ideal for mounting within a building’s risers – thus eliminating the need to take up valuable floor space elsewhere in the building. Add to this the fact that the system has outstanding networking capabilities, means that the VIGIL Eclipse4 will be the perfect solution for large, multifloor installations. Contact T 01892 664422 mail@baldwinboxall.co.uk www.baldwinboxall.co.uk

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Uniting the Industry for 30 Years At the heart of the health & safety industry you will find UBM’s OSH Global; the principal provider of trade information and professional resources for global utilisation. This massive multi-media portfolio combines a cluster of important exhibitions, conferences, products and services for everyone working internationally within the sector. This impactful movement includes essential industry specific events such as the IOSH conference, SHP (The Official Magazine for IOSH), SHPOnline, SHP4Jobs (The official job site for IOSH) the SHP IOSH Awards, Barbour EHS, and namely, the Safety & Health Expo, which is currently in its third year in London. The contemporary show recently took place at the ExCeL London, where it

proved to be yet another soaring success for visitors and exhibitors alike. The national health & safety convention saw attendants travel the length and breadth of the country to partake in a jampacked three day event full of workshops, seminars and inspirational keynote speakers. The next edition will take place from 20-22 June 2017. www.safety-health-expo.co.uk

Workwear that works Berendsen, the UK’s leading provider of fully managed Workwear services, recently wowed audiences at the Safety and Health Expo which took place at ExCel, London earlier this year. The innovative company showcased its exceptional range of fitfor-purpose, appealing garments that satisfy a wide range of private and public sector organisations. Working closely with clients to find the right garments for their business, Berendsen provides a full workwear service which includes consultancy on safety and risk. Workwear is stringently tested in true-to-life simulations and ‘live’ at industrial sites before being implemented into garments. The personalised items of clothing have been repeatedly acknowledged for their longevity and safety, and attention to detail is always considered with the addition of double front closures, ventilation pockets, embroidered symbols, kneepads and other such features (where required).

As well as workwear, the company offers laundering and service care support system; a two-tiered approach which is entirely unique to the sector and makes the brand even more distinguishable from its competitors. With an estimated 15-20% share in the Europe Rental market already, the company have a strong foothold from which to grow and currently manufacture an estimated 2 million garments per year. Across the UK the company currently operates from 14 sites in total dedicated to workwear, with additional sites services the company’s main other sectors, Heath and Food and Catering. Globally, this spans to a staggering 55 plants in use cementing a very broad worldwide perspective. Boasting over a century of experience, Berendsen’s core interest lies within

Bespoke Innovative Market Leading Solutions In 2008, Stanley Russell decided to put his 30 years of enriched expertise in fabrics to even greater use by setting up his own business. His knowledge in every facet of the sector – from coating to weaving – prompted the budding entrepreneur into starting up a company specialising in high performance products. The resulting APT Fabrics is situated in Northern Ireland and is now a renowned name in the delivery of specialist solutions aimed at the PPE and technical clothing segment. Its competencies extend to customised fabric sourcing and modification services, and seminars, consultancy and technical textile training schemes are also available to be implemented where necessary. The reliable supplier is utilised by companies all over the globe, effectively serving a large range of individuals and organisations: ambulances, utility services, military bases and police forces are a few notable examples of those requiring these specialist fabrics. Its ever-growing customer base is made even more impressive with the addition of those employed at all of the police departments in the UK, who resolutely swear by the meticulously

designed waterproof materials delivered to them. Covering such esteemed establishments is a testament to APT Fabrics’ phenomenal level of reliability, professionalism and competency. The universally appreciated, trademarked, technical and performance fabrics are uniquely manufactured to remain in line with the company’s stringent product requirements. The vast portfolio features a flexible waterproof selection comprising heavy-duty laminated, breathable waterproof fabrics (the Tornado range), lightweight, breathable foul weather clothing (the Tempest range) and items with integrated waterproof, flame retardant and anti-static properties (the Typhoon range). APT Fabrics has made a significant impression on many important industry professionals and decision makers, and this was made evident during the company’s attendance at the Professional Clothing Awards 2016. This major ceremony was organised to recognise and congratulate exceptional manufacturers, suppliers and distributors across the international uniform supply chain and commend the efforts of businesses providing workwear, corporate clothing

and PPE of an exceptionally high quality. The coveted event, which took place on Wednesday, 22 June at ExCeLLondon, proved to be a key date in the calendar for the dedicated material specialist, who stood out for various reasons during the celebratory occasion. Whilst attending the team were delighted to receive several acknowledgments, having been declared as highly commended in the Fabric Innovation category as well as being shortlisted for the Made in Britain and PPE innovation of the Year titles. If you would like any further information about this outstanding company – or if you wish to enquire about any of the aforementioned products and services – then please feel free to get in touch with APT Fabrics today. The friendly group of representatives behind the brand will be more than happy to assist you in finding the most appropriate solution for your individual requirements. Contact T 07854 064324 info@aclimatise.co.uk www.aptfabrics.co.uk www.aclimatise.co.uk

The market leader in Health & Safety prequalification In 1997 a group of health and safety and procurement professionals from across Great Britain worked with the Association of London Government (ALG) to develop The Contractors Health & Safety Scheme (CHAS). In 2001 CHAS became a web-based system. In 2013 CHAS became a limited company and is a wholly owned by the London Borough of Merton, has now become the largest and fastest growing Health & Safety Assessment Scheme in the UK and its aims are to improve health and safety standards and to reduce the burden of duplicated safety applications for both suppliers and buyers. With a web-based user friendly database of over 68,000 suppliers, CHAS accreditation avoids repeated safety pre-qualification applications, saving time and money. CHAS currently has a team of over 120 accredited assessors who are all NEBOSH qualified,

practising health and safety professionals who attend CHAS specific training on a regular basis. CHAS assessments cover a wide range of sectors including nonconstruction, construction and care service providers. To reinforce this, we will be exhibiting at several events throughout the UK this year; across several different sectors, Toolfair, LGA Conference, Homes 2016 to name a few. If you want to know more about the events we will be attending please check the home page of our website.

sector, amongst others. We have recently introduced our new eform system to make the application process easier for suppliers. CHAS are looking to continue to grow over the coming years and to continue to play a huge part in the world of Health & Safety. For any further information visit the CHAS website; www.chas.co.uk

There are currently over 860 buyers who have access to the database across both the Public and Private sectors. These include Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Main Contractors, the Education and the NHS

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the efficient provision of garment and textile care and maintenance. With the demand for functional yet comfortable workwear and PPE becoming increasingly prominent throughout different industries, it is therefore fundamental that the necessary health & safety compliancy issues are met accordingly, and this quality and dependability is what Berendsen can offer. Contact T 01256 339 200 www.berendsen.co.uk

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apt fabrics Bespoke Innovative Market Leading Solutions APT Fabrics is a multifaceted company offering a range of solutions aimed at the PPE and technical clothing market, built on over 20 years of in-depth experience. As well as a number of unique, trademarked fabrics for all occasions, APT Fabrics also offers a bespoke fabric sourcing service, a fabric modification service and seminars and technical textile training for companies all over the world. Whether you need specialist fabrics or technical advice, APT Fabrics always gives A+ service.

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CORDURA fabrics Celebrate Future Designers – Project 2020 Contest ®

The CORDURA® brand team celebrated at the Professional Clothing Awards June 22nd by recognizing leading fashion and textile design students who took part in the Project 20/20 Student Design Awards 2016 competition. Four UK students – James Parker, Bethany Martin, Mollie Crabtree, and Lauren Jones – were named as Project 20/20 finalists as part of the special awards event at Excel, London for their creative, futuristic professional workwear designs.

Staff and CORDURA® brand team. They were extremely helpful in bringing my vision to life. I had to overcome a lot of technical issues whilst pattern cutting the design, and I gained new understandings of working with tech fabrics.”

hope to experiment with designing outerwear and sportswear in my final year at university, with a view to create garments that are stylish, practical and exciting for active and adventurous individuals.”

CORDURA® Durable Design Award Winner: Bethany Martin, 2nd year, Hons in Fashion, University of Northampton. Garment range for Professionals working in the Outdoor Environment.

The Student Design Awards sponsored by CORDURA® fabric, empower young designers to create their own visions of professional work clothing. This year’s program, Project 20/20, challenged student designers to conceptualize corporatewear, workwear and/or personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers in the year 2020. The CORDURA® brand team encouraged students to go a step further with its CORDURA® Durable Design Award that focused on the integration of technical fabric functionality and commercial viability within design entries.

“This project has stretched my technical skills and has been thoroughly enjoyable and very rewarding,” said Martin. “After designing outerwear for the competition, I feel this is something I want to expand on. I definitely

Garments from the Project 20/20 winners and semi-finalists were displayed at the Safety & Health Expo, ExCel London and showcased in a special catwalk live show. For more information about the Project 2020 contest and our workwear of the future: http://www.cordura.com/en/fashionxfunction/ project_20-20.html www.condura.com

“The CORDURA® brand is focused on pushing the boundaries of durable fabric innovation,” says Cindy McNaull, global CORDURA® brand and marketing director. “Today’s young designers are essential in bringing forwardthinking designs to life, and helping us construct the durable fabrics of tomorrow. We’re pleased to see all of the futuristic workwear garment innovations from this year’s competition and to have the chance to celebrate the textile industry up and coming design leaders.” Overall Winner: James Parker, 3rd year, Fashion Design and Business Studies at Brighton University. Garments designed for Arborists/Tree surgeons. “My Project 20/20 experience has been a fantastic learning curve,” said Parker. “I had such amazing support from the PCA

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Lubricants & Flow Meter Solutions News Professional fuel Litremeter management equipment Industrial Process News strives to promote the services, products and capabilities of both established and upand-coming organisations impacting the industrial sector for the better, and so we are delighted to feature Lumeter Ltd as our specially chosen Lubrication & Fluid Equipment Provider of the Year. Having been established in 1978, Lumeter boasts over four decades in the trade and has since become a widely appreciated market leader in the supply and manufacturer of grease pumps, grease guns and agricultural fasteners. Despite experiencing a substantial amount of growth since its foundation, the

The temperature-controlled volumetric low-flow calibration rig FlowLabPro delivers automatic calibration of flow meters and instrumentation within a flow range of 0.0006 to 200 l/hr to an accuracy of ±0.2% and a repeatability of ±0.05%.

company, which is based in Oldbury in the West Midlands, has remained a UK owned family run business dedicated to facilitating the needs of its ever-growing customer base. Supplying; Grease pumps, grease guns, fuel dispensing equipment, large AdBlue range and agricultural fasteners and much more. Contact T 0121 544 3090 gary@lumeter.co.uk www.lumeter.com

Accuracy is much greater and uncertainty is much lower than was previously achievable using volumetric calibration. All the associated tanks, pumps, ultrasonic sensors, pressure gauges and temperature probes are housed in a compact and manoeuvrable temperature-controlled cabinet. Now commercially available from Litre Meter, the new volumetric low-flow calibration rig can measure any fluid type within reason and features a reverse flow testing facility.

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Charles Wemyss, CEO of Litre Meter, said: “We recently introduced our LF03 low-flow VFF rotary piston meter taking the capability of our VFF flow meter range down to lower flows than ever before – for example, on a fluid with a viscosity of 10 cSt the LF03 will measure down to 0.06 litres/hour at pressures of 1 bar right up to 4,000 bar.

“As a result of this innovation the next logical step was to develop a calibration rig capable of accurately measuring ultra-low flow rates. We were so happy with the results that the decision was made to make the volumetric low flow calibration rig available on the open market.” www.litremeter.com

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Off-the-shelf colour anodised extruded aluminium enclosures KGA Enclosures provides a range of off-the-shelf colour anodised extruded aluminium enclosures, invarious lenghts and profiles. Our cases are used in electronic applications both for prototyping and

production. We can customise the cases

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and end plates with holes, slots and graphics. KGA is UK based and we hold a large stock of snclosures, end plates and accessories including dovetail mounting flanges and TPE end caps.

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Cleaning & Hygiene News

Unigloves Yellow Pearl aids BICS cleaning best practice Facilities management and cleaning professionals can now match coloured gloves with other essential cleaning materials to comply fully with the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) recommended colour code, thanks to Unigloves’ distinctively bright Yellow Pearl, currently the only yellow, single use, nitrile disposable glove on the UK market.

Perfect for use in facilities such as examination rooms, clinics and hospital wards, the Unigloves Yellow Pearl glove allows a holistic approach to best practice in colour coding for the first time. It also allows supervisors to identify at a glance any breaches of best practice or team members working in the wrong areas.

One of a dozen colourful options from the Unigloves Pearl range, the Yellow Pearl glove is specially designed for use in the cleaning sector and manufactured in accordance with BS EN 455 from highest quality synthetic nitrile. Yellow Pearl allows cleaning professionals to adhere fully to the BICS colour code that encourages best practice, especially in medical environments such as hospitals.

Unigloves Pearl gloves are powder free, ambidextrous in design and can be donned and doffed with ease. Fingertip texturing and a beaded cuff provide maximum comfort and efficiency for the wearer. With five sizes from extrasmall to extra-large, users can always wear the correct size of glove, helping to prevent hand tiredness and repetitive strain injury, maximising safety on site. www.unigloves.co.uk.

A Trio of Awards for Nationwide Hygiene Nationwide Hygiene Supplies Ltd has been acknowledged by the London Stock Exchange as one of the 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report and listing identifies the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). In order to be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their industry peers.

Jangro, the UK’s largest network of janitorial supply companies, has launched a new addition to its awardwinning suite of eLearning modules and is offering people the chance to receive instant access with a voucher code. The Manual Handling module has been developed by in-house experts following calls from the industry for this subject to be added to Jangro’s hugely popular Learning Management Solution (LMS) website.

Nationwide Hygiene Supplies has always placed an emphasis on entrepreneurial and local service throughout its network of 35 branches, with each location managed and operated by investor shareholders and staffed by highly experienced cleaning and hygiene professionals. The Rt. Hon. George Osborne MP said: “UK high-growth businesses are leading the charge in rebuilding our economy. These companies are the backbone of the British economy.

“We are constantly looking at opportunities to add further modules and take feedback from customers very seriously.” For more information about Jangro, or to find your local distributer, please call 01204 795 955, email enquiries@jangrohq.net or visit www.jangro.net.

As well as explaining and demonstrating recommended techniques, the module also explores how to plan and prepare before any handling activity and identifies different manual handling injuries. need. Today’s celebration is fundamental to London Stock Exchange’s core, the need to support UK high growth companies in their journeys from Start-up to Stardom and create an entrepreneurship revolution.”

Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange Group said: “High growth SMEs are the driving force behind the UK economy, developing the skills, jobs and growth we

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Anyone wishing to take advantage of the instant access offer should visit http://jangrolms.net/ and add JangroMH in the voucher code section when registering for an account. Joanne Gilliard, Operations Director at Jangro, said: “Our LMS website was developed to help employers ensure staff are fully trained in all aspects of any job they might be expected to do.

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Tiles improve warehouse efficiency OEM Automatic UK markets and sells components for industrial automation, currently representing approximately 50 leading suppliers and acting as their local sales organisation in the UK.

of its staff and contribute to efficiency. The business also required a flooring system that would reduce – or eliminate – cyclical maintenance and provide a smart, tough work surface.

Customers come from all sectors of industrial automation and include machine builders, control panel builders, system integrators and selected strategic distributors. As part of an initiative to develop the warehouse OEM wanted a floor that would improve the working conditions

Manufacturer of interlocking floor tiles Ecotile designs and produces its comprehensive range at its UK production facility – providing durable and safe flooring solutions that can be installed with minimal disruption in commercial and industrial applications around the world. Logistics manager

Adam Lever-Parkin said: “The Ecotile team installed over 500m2 of tiles in 2 days with very little disruption. We used a combination of the standard tiles in the main area of the warehouse where the Reach truck and Bendi truck operate and the anti-fatigue comfort tiles where our operatives are standing for long periods. It has really improved the appearance and the working conditions of the warehouse and after 3 years it still looks great.” www.ecotileflooring.com

Sentinel offer trial vehicle camera systems Sentinel Systems is offering its customers the chance to experience its range of vehicle and camera safety solutions with a no-obligation trial of its systems. The company has received some successful orders as a result of its customers trialling the systems, which allows drivers and fleet operators the time to assess and evaluate each system effectively to find the right solution for their safety requirements. Sentinel offers a wide range of vehicle safety and camera systems suitable for all heavy goods vehicles, including its award-winning Bike Hotspot cyclist detection system, auto-braking radar systems and many forward, side and rear facing cameras to enhance the visibility and safety awareness for vehicle drivers. Further information is available from Sentinel on 01285 771333 or by emailing sales@reversewithsafety.com or by visiting the company’s website at www.reversewithsafety.com

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Tough new Hyster® xt forklift series Hyster® is introducing a tough and durable series of 2.0 – 3.0 tonne capacity forklift trucks, built in Europe to suit a variety of everyday indoor and outdoor applications in logistics, distribution and manufacturing. The Hyster® H2.0–3.0XT series, available with either diesel, LPG or dual fuel engines, give maximum uptime that businesses can depend on, while offering a continued low cost of ownership. “The XT series is perfectly suited to the majority of everyday applications and we anticipate that the wide appeal of this machine will make it a popular choice,” says Karen Calver, Product Strategy Manager for Hyster® in Europe. “The addition of the XT series to the Hyster® portfolio gives businesses even greater opportunity to specify a forklift that meets their operational needs and their budget.” Built using proven, high quality Hyster® components, the XT series offers

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operators a long and reliable performance. Featuring industrial engines, power is delivered efficiently over a 10,000-hour design life, helping to reduce lifetime costs. Loads can be moved quickly thanks to powerful tractive and hydraulic systems, which are fitted with O-ring face seal fittings to prevent oil leaks. With excellent rigidity and low settling times at elevation, the Hyster® masts give precise and confident operation over a long service life. Visit www.hyster.eu to find out how Hyster can reduce cost, improve productivity and enhance operations in the handling of materials in everyday applications.

When it comes to vehicle storage systems, no matter the size of your business, ease of access and safety of storage are crucial. That is why TruckEast offer a range of racking and storage solutions that can seamlessly mirror your business needs. TruckEast are the exclusive UK partner of German manufacturer, Plastipol-Scheu; experts in bespoke, professional racking systems for all makes of commercial vans and pick-ups.

Two key lines within the Plastipol-Scheu product range are the Profi-Line® and the GeoVan®; both consist of modular units built on a frame construction, combining trays, drawers and roller shutter systems. The perfect partner for light duty commercial vehicles, the Profi-Line® offers a modern design with outstanding functionality resulting in industry specific solutions. The GeoVan®, designed for smaller commercials, focuses on safe and user-friendly transport. It provides efficient storage space with three core packages the midi, multi and maxi. Where loading space needs to be retained Plastipol-Scheu’s sub-floor solutions are the answer. Spacious drawers are integrated under a false floor which creates a workspace without compromise and heightens safety by hiding tools and equipment from view. www.scania.com

Wincanton and Dexeco join forces to create a greener supply chain Wincanton is a leading provider of logistics solutions with over 4,000 vehicles and 13m square feet of warehousing under management at 200 locations across the UK and Ireland. Wincanton has been certified to the Carbon Trust Standard since 2010 and are the most recent recipient of the FTA “Leadership in Logistics Carbon Reduction” Award and were finalists for the MTA “Low Carbon and Efficiency Award” 2015 . Steve Tainton, Wincanton’s Group Energy and Environment Manager, says: “We aim to make our customers’ business better every day and ensure a safe and sustainable environment for all. Reducing our energy usage and associated emissions with successful projects like this is key to achieving our wider business goals”.

efficient technology, to drive down the environmental and financial costs of its Thurrock operation. Wincanton found in Dexeco a partner that shares its goal of a sustainable future, with the strong manufacturing and delivery capabilities to back it. Joined by electrical installers, Axiom, the collaboration has exceeded expectations on this project delivering an excellent installation with an outcome that beat the project forecast. www.dextragroup.co.uk

With lighting amounting to up to 80% of warehouse electricity usage, the logistics service provider decided to incorporate the most cost-effective energy-

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Saving the defence industry from What will happen to your power failure business in an hour without power? Due to worldwide defence budget cuts, the defence industry equipment suppliers are now supplying commercial grade products rather than bespoke military standard products. However, these products will still need to meet more stringent standards when operated in defence environments.

All equipment has to meet with the secure communications specifications that the military needs. For example, radio and communication systems can’t be mechanically or electrically noisy and must have low EMC levels to avoid information such as location being found. It’s therefore vital that it is high tech and very reliable, but at low cost.

in a vehicle or dropped out of an aeroplane, the military and the UPS provider have to consider all of these points.

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Unique conditions, such as the salty atmosphere for applications in the sea, remote power on a ship or extremely hot boiler rooms, must also be taken into account. So, for example, on a ship there are half a dozen different parameters that the UPS will need to comply with so investing in a modified solution that allows it to be fit into where it needs to go is ideal. The army gets equipment either installed in big vehicles or it’s deployed out into the field, so shock and vibration, as well as sand, rain, and other environmental issues and the environment in which the UPS is being placed are all key. Whether it’s

UPS systems can provide continuous power in the event of disruption until power is restored or generators started, protect sensitive electronic equipment against the main power issues and allow the safe shutdown of control equipment preventing damage and loss of data. What’s more, the right UPS system in place can supply power for emergency operations, ensuring processes can be halted, and provide background power for environmental monitoring, emergency lighting, voice and data communications services to allow staff to work safely within the plant. In today’s modern manufacturing environment automation and high availability production lines are commonplace. These production lines, in operating efficiently and returning the maximum output, are required to operate on a continuous basis with limited periods allowed for shut down for maintenance.

Heckmondwike Interior designers and specifiers are set to be inspired by an exciting new fibre bonded carpet range that has been released by Heckmondwike FB.

visual appeal and opens up huge opportunities for capturing the current trend for planks, as well as the much wider use of colour in carpets.”

The Constellation range takes its inspiration from the latest, most vibrant and exciting colour trends in furniture, with a comprehensive choice of eight shades to choose from. This includes Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Grey, Black and Plum, which are available as ‘planks’ that provide endless scope for use in office, leisure and educational environments. The range has a contemporary appearance, allowing for eye-catching designs to be created in the floor space. It can also be combined with Broadrib planks or carpet tiles from Heckmondwike FB’s range to create a more tonal softer installation, where required. Sharni Verity, Marketing Manager for Heckmondwike FB, said: “Constellation brings a strong element of design into robust, high performance flooring. The new range has great

She adds: “Designers can have great fun experimenting with the planked look, especially when the darker and brighter colourways are combined to create the perfect contrast.” As part of Heckmondwike FB’s Creative Flooring range, Constellation is ideal for a wide variety of commercial flooring applications. It can be cut on-site without the risk of fraying and this allows individual flooring designs to be created and installed with ease. Also available in Heckmondwike FB’s Creative range are Array, Montage and Night Sky. Together with Constellation, they offer a myriad of choice of styles and colours, bringing a strong element of design into robust, high performance fibre bonded carpet. Constellation carpet tiles are British-made and provide outstanding performance, as well as being backed by a 10 year limited wear warranty, which means they can be specified in complete confidence. As with the rest of Heckmondwike FB’s collection, Constellation offers antistatic and anti-slip performance, excellent acoustic properties to help reduce noise levels and strong thermal performance. Sample cards for Constellation and any of the Creative range are available on request by calling +44 [0] 1924 406161 or visiting the website constellation.heckmondwikefb.co.uk

in a wide range of issues, not limited to physical or electrical damage to control or production equipment, lost production, spoilt products, wasted raw materials and health and safety occurrences including risks to staff, release of chemicals and environmental pollution. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems can provide secure and reliable power in support of manufacturing plants around the world. These systems can be installed in air conditioned clean server room environments or indeed designed with high ingress protection enclosures so that the systems can sit in harsh environments next to the plant.

Lead Crystal Batteries and ruggedized COTS UPS Solutions cope with extreme temperatures and harsh environments and are safe for civilians to use. They can easily be deployed in the desert or Antarctic and all other harsh environments. Crucially, the batteries can remain in place for a couple of years without being charged and do not require maintenance. There is no need for the defence to have to build shelters and set up camp, as all they need to do is set up a table with a cover over it, place the equipment on it and start communicating.

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The investment in a UPS system can be offset against the costs of power failures and the effects on the manufacturing processes. Costs, including lost production time whilst power is unavailable, wasted expensive materials and damage to machines or control systems can all be alleviated.

The key resource in ensuring a constant production environment is a stable and reliable power supply. This power source provides power for motors and production line equipment, and power to support the complex control systems managing and controlling the production line.

When the stakes are high and there are tight targets to meet, there really is no question as to the importance of having a customised and ruggedized UPS in place. Businesses today can no longer afford to take the risk, and those that fail to safeguard their machinery and processes will face the consequences.

Power problems or a complete failure will result

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New product for meter reading and energy management ‘LOCK-ON’ optical meter reading probes from METMOTEC enable ‘off-line’ energy meters to be easily connected to energy management systems for continuous monitoring of metered values. Traditionally probes have been attached magnetically to meter optical communication ports to enable hand held computers to obtain occasional readings. The unique push/twist/lock/ unlock mechanical fixing method of the LOCKON probes provides permanent connection to the meter while also allowing probe removal if required; the port/head locating disc also permits normal magnetic attachment of other users’ probes. The probe complies with the meter reading standard IEC 62056-21 (also known as ‘1107’ and ‘FLAG’). This product also eliminates the alternative complex task of connecting to the electrical communication ports of many modern meters. Probes can be supplied with a USB, Micro-USB, RS232 or custom host connectors.

used in meter reading. Standard cable length for all probes is 1.6 metres but custom lengths can be supplied in minimum quantities. metmotec@metmotec.com www.metmotec.com

The probes can be connected to METMOTEC’s RS485 local communications system via ‘plug-andplay’ adapter cards daisy-chained by CAT5 cables; hundreds of meters can be connected and can be read via a serial RS232 port on the network. METMOTEC also supplies traditional magnetically secured meter probes for use with hand held meter reading computers. Host connector options cover most hand-held and tablet computers and phones

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A precise sawing solution for Parker Precision Parker Precision, a highly respected West Midlands-based precision engineering company, has invested in a new automatic shuttle vice bandsaw from Addison Saws. The saw, an Everising S-250 HB-NC model, is bringing efficiencies of 60% to Parker’s sawing line and is being used to feed no fewer than 20 CNC milling machines. Originally renowned for manufacturing parts for Concorde in the late 1960s and early 1970s, long-established Parker is today best known for the development and manufacture of ultra-precise components for industries spanning the aerospace, oil, defence, electronics and medical sectors. Need to enhance sawing capability “With a growing order book, we identified the need to further enhance our ability to precision-cut heat-treated lengths of aircraft-grade stainless steels as well as aerospace alloys,” comments Parker Precision’s marketing director, Marc Corns. Speed, efficiency and exceptionally clean cuts “A senior member of our team then suggested we contacted Addison Saws. Before joining Parker he had been responsible for the purchase of two Everising machines from Addison’s and was impressed with the speed, efficiency and extremely clean cuts – all key requirements for our business – that the saws were able to provide.” Addison Saws Ltd, Attwood Street, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 8RU 01384 264950 – news@addisonsaws.co.uk – co registration 4109103

A trip to see an Everising S-250 HB-NC bandsaw at the site of a local Addison Saws’ customer was enough to convince Parker Precision that the saw would more than fulfil their cutting requirements. “Having seen the S-250 saw in action, we were happy to forgo cutting trials, as we were more than convinced it would meet our needs,” adds Marc Corns. “In view of the fact that we work with a wide range of exotic materials however, Addison Saws suggested that we specified variable clamping pressure as an optional feature, in order to protect the integrity of even the most delicate tube that we cut.” Bringing considerable benefits to production Installed earlier this year, the Everising S-250 HB-NC automatic shuttle vice bandsaw is already bringing considerable benefits to production strategies at Parker Precision’s Bilston site. Significantly quicker than the saw it replaces, the Everising machine has more than halved the time it takes the precision engineering company to cut steel and aluminium into typical bar sizes of 50mm in diameter and 180mm in length. More components per billet length Accuracy, of course, is just as important as speed and here too, the Everising bandsaw is delivering advantages. “The amount of scrap material we generate has been minimised and the saw’s precise cutting action has reduced the need for deburring,” says Marc Corns. “Overall,” he concludes, “the accuracy of the Everising saw means we are achieving more components per billet and tube length – and that’s significant as it helps us to remain competitive – delivering both value and quality to our customers.”

At-a-glance, the Everising S-250 HB-NC automatic shuttle vice bandsaw with NC control: ■■ Two-year parts warranty (12 month’s on site labour)  ■■ NC control of the cutting length with colour touch screen   ■■ Nine programs for different cut lengths   ■■ Multiple indexing with auto kerf compensation for long lengths   ■■ Detachable hydraulic bundle vices   ■■ Hydraulic centreless swarf remover   ■■ Full stroke hydraulic vices for quick setting up   ■■ Material height sensor with rapid approach   ■■ 34mm wide sawblade for precise rapid cutting   ■■ 2000mm roller in-feed table with vertical containment rollers   ■■ Variable blade speed with inverter and digital display Addison Saws. Leading the way in sawing technology since 1956 This year Addison Saws celebrates 60 years at the forefront of sawing technology. Established in 1956, Addison Saws brought a new breed of metal cutting solutions to the UK and, in doing so, created a whole new market for bandsaws and circular saws. Today, 60 years on, Addison Saws continues to lead the way in metal cutting technologies and offers an extensive range of full CNC machine tools, from the world’s premier industrial machine manufacturers – all supported by uncompromising levels of customer care. The Addison Saws product range includes everything from simple, manually operated machines to highly sophisticated, fully automated sawing lines and has recently been increased with the addition of heavy duty 3, 3+1, 4 & 5-axis long-bed multi-piece machining centres. Addison Saws is part of the Addison Group, an organisation that also includes sawblade re-manufacturing specialist Dynashape, and tube-bending technology specialist, Tubefab. www.addisonsaws.co.uk

A remote water management tool operated via a smartphone app. Groundbreaker Systems is delighted to announce that the company can now offer the NEW E-valve by French manufacturing giant Sainte Lizaigne. This fully remote controllable system is ideal for water network management, opening possibilities for off peak water supply, and sale of water to remote locations by time or volume. With scheduled maintenance and access to historical data the E- valve can add to BREEAM scores by water management. Operated via smart phone app connected to the valve via Bluetooth low energy, the benefits for water operators and consumers are far reaching. Remote billing facilities are invaluable to avoid waste of water resources such as after-hours management of water to “non

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domestic” properties such as office blocks, schools, supermarkets, Holiday Parks or remote locations, and where action can be taken remotely without incurring travel time and costs. Ideal for high value locations with poor access, examples of which are airports or shopping malls. The E-valve also enables the sale of water by volume via credit card or account payments. The E–valve facilitates efficient use of resources with no fuss to the consumer, is easy to install on existing or new water services; in addition the E-valve is alarmed for unspecified use, leakage identification and damage limitation. E-valve is available in the UK exclusively though Groundbreaker Systems. Please call 01379 741993, email sales@groundbreaker.co.uk or visit www.groundbreaker.co.uk for more information.

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New Universal Low Power RTU / IoT Terminal From within its compact & robust case the NanoULTRA™ packs a big punch! ■■ Huge connectivity ■■ World beating low power performance ■■ On Board SD card “flight recorder” ■■ Instant SmartHub access for Internet of Things! Universal RTU includes ■■ 4 Instrument grade Analogue inputs ... Upgradeable to 12 Analogues ■■ 5 Gain ranges selectable via the CDL SmartHub ■■ 4 Didital in + 4 Digital out, optically isolated ■■ CANbus ■■ Modbus ■■ GPS

■■ On Board SD card ■■ Serial, I2c, SPI ■■ Full FOTA ■■ GSM [ with options for WiFi and other comms] ■■ Power up and see it instantly on-line with the CDL SmartHub Low Power RTU Over 4 years battery life possible due to its world beating low power consumption. This is based on writing to the SD card 1/sec and reporting to the CDL SmartHub 1/hour. Application Areas of the NanoULTRA Universal Low Power RTU T 01905 754078 sales@captiondata.com www.captiondata.com

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Union Industries has returned to its long-standing client, Tate & Lyle Sugars to install a further four high speed doors and carry out a full refurbishment of another two, at its Silvertown-based facility, which already boasts 26 Union doors.

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The latest order includes four Ramdoors Plus 2s, which will be used to prevent the ingress of birds, vermin, and dust, as well as keeping the cold weather at bay. All four of Union’s doors have been specially manufactured to meet the needs of Tate & Lyle Sugars. Activated by a combination of signal lights, manual controls and radar motion sensors, the extremely robust Ramdoors are made from heavy-duty materials and components, which have earned it a Class 5 certification for wind resistance. To ensure the safety of employees gaining access to the building via the Ramdoors, Union’s motion sensors come with a builtin active infra-red safety cloak feature to ensure the doors will not close

even if a static obstruction is detected in the immediate vicinity of the door openings. Complimented by Union’s highlyregarded ‘Crash-Out’ damage protection facility, which ensures the door remains operable if the heavy duty steel composite bottom beam is hit by a vehicle, the robust nature of the Ramdoor, along with its ability to withstand high wind loads, makes it the clear winner on the market for large external, high traffic use openings. The Ramdoor also comes with free entry into Union’s Lifetime Warranty Scheme, which was introduced several years ago. This cover not only provides an extensive guarantee but also includes service visits from Union’s highly trained technicians as required. www.unionindustries.co.uk

Highly practical IT Services Management training - the first of its kind within the ITIL® framework Sysop’s innovative, industry-first move designed to ensure that the 2016 course is fit for purpose Sysop believes it will set the best-inclass education standard as a result “We firmly believe this new, highly practical course is the missing piece of the ITIL jigsaw” says Sysop managing director and consulting lead Stuart Sawle In an innovative, industry-first move IT educator Sysop has beta-tested standards organisation Axelos’® radical new hands-on ‘ITIL Practitioner’ (2016) course with a group of seasoned IT professionals, to make pre-launch classroom adjustments and to ensure

Securing sensitive sites: It’s a KEY issue In a bid to help customers secure their sites properly, LOCKEN, leading developers of cable free access control, whose unique solution concentrates on power, intelligence and communication in one smart key, has further enhanced its system’s capabilities by adding WiFi to its new key. LOCKEN’s latest development, based on the innovative Cyberlock technology, enables local users and central administrators to communicate in real time. This allows instant assignment of access rights, direct transmission of access reports and the coordination of activities at different locations. The new WiFi key is suitable for strategic and sensitive infrastructures and is the ideal solution for protecting companies with sites in multiple locations, such as water companies and environmental

agencies. The key offers improved user security, with security managers receiving up-to-the-minute information about all events relating to access. Nick Dooley, Managing Director of LOCKEN UK explains: “We are proud to announce the launch of our new WiFi key, providing even more functionality to our state-of-the-art smart access solution. “LOCKEN’s cable free configuration, with power supply integrated into the key, not only provides a uniquely secure system, but significantly reduces installation costs compared to other similar products. The running costs are further lowered by optimised access control management – no maintenance, fewer keys, and no fuss when a key is lost.” For further information about LOCKEN, visit www.locken.co.uk, find us on Facebook or telephone 0203 691 1610.

Transparent Supply Chain Management for Logistics Centers The growing quantity of transported goods keeps causing traffic jams at many transshipment points of the logistical chain. With the logistics platform AX4 which links ports, traffic and logistics centers with incoming traffic the software company AXIT has an IT solution in their portfolio which defuses the situation. In order for logistic centers and their surrounding traffic infrastructure not to become a bottleneck for incoming and outgoing flows of goods it makes sense to optimize their utilization using predictable supply control. This becomes possible by making upstream transport processes visible for a logistics center’s operations at an early stage.

the transshipment location become transparent and can thus be managed better – without traffic jams at the ramp or at the sorting facility.” The basis of the IT solution for better capacity planning and avoiding traffic jams at the same time is the logistics IT platform AX4. As cloud-based technology it networks logistics centers, forwarders and carriers as well as shippers and consignees through the web without them having to fulfill any special system requirements for its use. www.axit.de

“Information in advance on expected shipment volumes makes it easier to dispatch available resources at the logistics location and to best utilize transshipment capacities”, Holger Schmitt, AXIT’s CEO, describes the IT solution’s principle. “Movements of goods within and outside

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that the course and its examination are fit for purpose. As a result Sysop believes that it is ideally placed to set the best-in-class ITIL Practitioner (2016) education standard. “We firmly believe this new, highly practical course is the missing piece of the ITIL jigsaw” says Sysop managing director and consulting lead Stuart Sawle. “The other ITIL courses all focus on IT Services Management theory, whereas this one concentrates on the practical – how to do ITSM. The whole thrust of the course is to allow its students to learn from each other. Less than a third of the course timetable is made up of lectures – the bulk of the course consists of practical exercises, case studies and discussions.” www.sysop.co.uk

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track record, but will always factor in quality, delivery and price. “Our service covers the full spectrum of the industry. There is no colour that can’t be matched and no special requirement we cannot meet – whether it be BS, RAL, custom or match. Thermaset can meet our customer needs from a few kilograms of powder coating - for a special order - through to tonnes for a long-term contract,” he said, adding: “We have one of the country’s biggest ranges of stock powders available for next day delivery across the UK.”

There’s more to powder coatings than meets the eye and, according to one of the UK’s leading players in the market, customers are increasingly looking at the quality of technical advice, the range of available finishes and a first class colour matching service. Tamworth-based Thermaset Limited has, over more than 30 years, established a reputation in the powder coatings industry for stability and reliability. Commercial Manager Nigel Crane commented: “Manufacturers look to companies with a proven

Among the major markets for powder coatings are the furniture and industrial sheet metal products. Nigel Crane says: “Powder coatings are used extensively on both commercial and domestic furniture primarily because of their toughness, hardness and corrosion resistance. “In the appliance finishing industry the advantages of high corrosion resistance with single coat application has resulted in powder coatings being used on a wide variety of white goods, as well as automotive, shop fitting and enclosure components. Contact Ben Jennens T 01827 55777 ben@thermaset.co.uk www.thermaset.co.uk

As a UK manufacturer it is key that we look to continuously improve in all areas of the business so that we can compete against our competitors both home and abroad. Our staff are challenged to look at their own roles on a daily basis to see if any improvements can be made no matter how small the improvement may seem. It could be anything from moving tools closer to their working area through to replacing outdated or inefficient equipment. We have seen that sometimes the small changes can have the biggest impact in people’s daily roles.

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June will see us take delivery of two brand new moulding machines which will increase our current production capacity as we go from a

Send for help group’s subsidiaries re-elected as committee members of BSIA lone worker section Send For Help Group – the world’s largest lone worker protection provider, has been re-elected its two committee memberships of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Workers Section; one for each of its subsidiary companies. Will Murray, Marketing Director, has been re-elected as representative for Guardian24, and Ben Hawkins, Incident Management Centre Manager, has been re-elected to represent Skyguard.

case with the Send for Help Group’s two committee members, who sit on the BSI panel which has recently completed the redrafting of BS 8484, (British Standard for Lone Worker Device Services) – due for publication later this year. Send For Help Group’s Chief Executive, James Murray comments, “I’m delighted that both of our subsidiaries have maintained their seats on this strategic committee, which is testament to the high esteem they hold within the industry.

The BSIA’s constitution dictates that committee member elections are held on an annual basis via secret ballot to all of the Section’s members. A maximum of eight places are available on the influential committee; seven of which have been occupied in the recent election.

“The UK is leading the world in the lone worker protection market, and the BSIA’s Section is the most prominent working group in the UK driving this forward. Having such a strong representation within this influential committee, is invaluable to our business in maintaining its position at the forefront of the industry.

The committee’s role is to set the Lone Workers Section strategy and vote on key decisions, on behalf of the wider Section membership. Committee members can also play an important role in the development and revision of industry standards, as part of the British Standards Institution (BSI) review panels. This is the

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total of 9 plastic injection moulding machines to 10, at the same time we will also replace our oldest machine. The new moulding machines will deliver cost savings as they are fitted with the latest energy saving devices and will provide greater control to the injection moulding process. This is an exciting £100K investment in our future and it is great news that our customers will receive the benefit over the next few years…

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“I congratulate my colleagues on their reappointments and I have no doubt they will continue to play an instrumental role; both in raising industry standards and developing the market.” www.skyguardgroup.com

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Royal Mail takes a step forward in ergonomics and efficiency New equipment supplied by the Tube and Bracket Company has been introduced at Royal Mail to save workspace and reduce staff injury. Conveyors now enable operators to tip loads at a lower level. Mail is automatically dropped onto the conveyor and rolls down in front of the operators who are waiting to sort it. Bundles are picked, banding removed and mail placed into containers at the correct position to push mail away, allowing operators on the other side to pick it up and move on to the next process. Trays are returned from the back by a logistics operator to keep staff fed with containers. This has eliminated bending, twisting and lifting. Staff stand ready to do the task without needing to turn around and reach behind them to replenish empty containers.

head height and bend to place mail into containers. “This has actually reduced the number of workstations and the space we need. We used to spread out all over the workshop in different areas, so we didn’t have a lot of space, but now it has a permanent home and is set-up 24 hours a day” Said Ken House of Royal Mail “We don’t have to walk back and forth resetting the work areas, so it’s increased safety as well” Contact sales@tubeandbracket.com for more information

Non-destructive testing Established in 2000, Euroteck Systems is a leading supplier of NDT (Non Destructive Testing) equipment in the UK. With years of experience in NDT, the company’s experienced engineers have an extensive knowledge base for finding the best solution to a problem. The privately owned, limited company was set up by its two current directors, Mr Collin Sampson – MD and Mr Gary Wehrle – Operations Director. Both have a wealth of experience working in NDT service positions, and so the business was started to further the competition in this market. From the very beginning Euroteck knew that a high quality after-sales capability would be critical to winning new business and its prime directive has always been that they will not sell what they cannot support. Located in Tamworth, Euroteck is ideally situated to provide a fast and efficient nondestructive testing service both in the UK

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Reassurance and complete customer satisfaction is guaranteed with Emsea, who make it their core responsibility to oversee every detail in a project from the original concept to the final delivery. All technical and commercial specifications will be met as per the client’s request, and the processes will be

Euroteck Systems has been ISO accredited since 2003. Part of a small number of NDT Service companies who hold this prestigious accreditation, the company’s scope of accreditation covers all activities in the supply, maintenance and calibration

of NDT equipment. The accreditation also covers component inspection using various X-Ray technologies. Euroteck is also an active participating member of both The British Institute of NDT and The American Society for Non-destructive Testing. Passionate about NDT and what it can do to solve manufacturing and quality issues, Euroteck are keen to see how they can improve your products, reduce your Q.C. costs, and solve those manufacturing difficulties. For more information, contact Euroteck Systems using one of the sources below: T 01827 312455 sales@euroteck.co.uk www.euroteck.co.uk

TRIAX: Your Safety Partner for Fall Protection

Emsea is a dedicated industry specialist located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The company, which is a laser & waterjet cutting, forming & fabrication expert, was established in 2004 and has since become a reputable brand in its concentrated niche. The business started out as an enterprise focused on laser cutting, but continued growth and innovation led the group to diversify into the field of forming, fabrication and water jet production. Offering a comprehensive service – from product design through to manufacture facility - Emsea prides itself on its flexibility and aptitude to successfully fulfil all customer requests.

and throughout Europe. It is close to the motorway network and two international airports ensuring that its well-equipped Field Service Engineers are able to reach the majority of clients within a few hours, responding to emergency breakdowns in the shortest possible time. Stocked with extensive spares of the most critical items, Euroteck are equipped to easily arrange to exchange defective parts and get customers up and running again as quickly as possible.

Widely considered a guardian angel of sorts, TRIAX is a reputable partner for safety protection in various heights. The company specialises in the development and provision of safety gates, folding stairways and mobile safety ladders that have been stringently tested and approved by the TÜV SÜD.

coordinated as appropriate. Turnkey solutions can be provided for the more challenging applications, and samples are offered for varication and approval to ensure any problems (in the form of drawing or specification shortfalls) can be efficiently eliminated before the volume production takes place. Contact T 01684 299156 info@emsea.com www.emsea.com

The French organisation, which was established in 1993, is well practiced in the production and supply of robust automatized and non-automatized safety systems for handling operations. The custom-made solutions, which include safety gates, vehicle access protections and pallet stackers, are specifically designed to prevent accidents from occurring in the workplace (namely eliminating the risks of falling down onsite). Operating with the informed philosophy that “prevention is better than cure, and prevention always pays off”, TRIAX strives to meet the needs of individual clients whilst ensuring compliancy

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with the necessary statutory frameworks. This approach means the safety systems are suitable for use in different working environments - meeting ergonomic requirements encourages optimum functionality in any industrial sector. TRIAX’s premium quality products are supported by the team’s range of exceptional services. The comprehensive offering begins with a telephone consultation or face-to-face discussion (quotations can be provided for basic situations) followed by the provision of expert advice from a field service representative, training, assembly services & start-up, repairs and aftersales support. If preferred, installations can be carried out by the customer, although a detailed instruction guide and component part list is provided in these instances. In the case of overhauls or the exchange of worn or damaged components, the TRIAX team are simply a phone call away if individuals would

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like to make an enquiry. For any more information about TRIAX, the fall protection partner of choice, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the group today. T +33 (0)2 38 76 12 00 triax@triax-securite.com www.triax-securite.com

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NDT EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES, X-RAY SYSTEMS & COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY Euroteck Systems was started in 2000 by the current Company Directors, Mr Collin Sampson – MD and Mr Gary Wehrle – Operations Director, and is a privately owned limited company. Both Directors have many years’ experience working in NDT service positions, and so the business was started to further the competition in this market. This is unlike many companies that grow from a sales background and only later add after-sales, service and engineering capabilities. At Euroteck we decided, right from the beginning, that a high quality after-sales capability would be critical to winning new business. Consequently, our prime directive has always been that we will not sell what we cannot support. By locating our factory in Tamworth, in the Midlands, we are based centrally within the UK, and close to the motorway network and two international airports ensuring that our wellequipped Field Service Engineers are able to reach the majority of our clients within a few hours, responding to emergency breakdowns in the shortest possible time. In addition we hold extensive spares of most critical items, so that we can easily arrange to exchange defective parts to get our customers up and running again quickly. Euroteck Systems has been ISO accredited since 2003. We are one of a very small number of NDT Service companies who hold this prestigious accreditation. Our scope of accreditation covers all of our activities in the supply, maintenance and calibration of NDT equipment. The accreditation also covers component inspection using various X-Ray technologies. We are also active participating members of both The British Institute of NDT and The American Society for Non-destructive Testing. Before we agree to act as an agent or to represent a company in the UK, we carry out market research on its products and its track record in other countries. If we are happy in terms of build quality, performance and reliability, we then proceed to send our engineers for in-depth product training at the manufacturing centre. We then invest in any specialist test equipment should we not already have it within our well-equipped workshops. Only then do we begin to offer that company's products to our clients. We are passionate about NDT and what it can do to solve manufacturing and quality issues. Talk to us and let us see if we can improve your products, reduce your Q.C. costs, and solve those manufacturing difficulties.

Tel: 01827 312455 Email: sales@euroteck.co.uk www.euroteck.co.uk

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No More Manual Rewinding of Labels For many label applications it is simply unavoidable: Labels can only be processed properly, if they are on a core – in the best possible quality and with required firmness. All manufacturers, who are printing their labels in-house and not outsourcing them to a printing house, save a lot of time when using Primera’s new RW-7 Label Rewinder as it automatically rewinds large quantities of labels.

Additionally, the RW-7 now supports three roll core diameters: 25.4mm (1”), 50.8 mm (2“) and 76.2 mm (3“), offering the flexibility to produce label rolls that fit the requirements of the finishing machine used afterwards. The maximum rewind capacity is 152.4mm (6”) by a maximum roll width of 177.8mm (7”).

The RW-7 is perfect for use with any thermal, thermal transfer and inkjet-based desktop label printer, including Primera’s popular LXseries label printers. The RW-7 is the successor to Primera’s LX-Rewinder and comes with new features. Now customers can choose between two winding directions: “label inside“ and “label outside“. Depending on the chosen direction the LED indicator on the dancer arm changes its colour.

The RW-9 Right Winder and the LW-9 Left Winder

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are Primera’s newest, heavy-duty winders for use in industrial-grade environments supporting larger roll diameters and widths. Made in Germany these un- and rewinders feature a twomillimetres steel casing, along with a heavy-duty torque linear driven engine as well as an enhanced full metal mandrel. It can hold rolls with a weight of up to 30 kilogrammes, a width of 228mm (9”), a 76mm (3”) core and a maximum outer diameter of 330mm (13”). With a maximum speed of up to 300mm (12”) per second both, the RW-9 and the LW-9, can be used with any digital label printer in the market. Primera Technology Europe T +49611 927770 sales@primera.eu http://primeralabel.eu

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