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Issue 421 • March 2015

Beecraft Limited – Established in 1989 See inside

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Beecraft Limited, a UK based company established in 1989, is one of leading manufacturers and distributors of warehouse, logistics and material handling products. Located in Middlesex, they specialise in plastic pallets, bulk boxes, plastic containers, health and safety products and freezer spacers.

Beecraft Limited together with Nortpalet™, a leading Spanish plastic pallets manufacturer, have recently launched a unique and innovative range of durable plastic pallets, which come in a variety of sizes, are of the utmost quality and offer consumers the option of customisation according to their business needs. The new Display Mini Pallet, which comes in a size of 800x600mm, is specifically designed for retailers due to features such as easy reparability and the ability to increase the loading capacity, as compared to other pallet manufacturers. Mercadona, which is the largest supermarket chain in Spain and occupies 23% of the total market share, has purchased more than 1.5million of these pallets and currently uses them in over 1,400 of its stores.

The Reinforced Nestable Europallet, designed with three runners for optimum performance in rack systems and made from recycled resin weighs only 17kg, which is 34% lighter than other leading pallets. It can support a weight of up to 1,000kg and is appropriated for industries that specialise in the transportation of packaged and boxed items, or where crossdocking operations are implemented.

The lightweight one-way export pallet is

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an economic, yet strong product, which is designed from multiple uses across many different industries. Weighing just 5.5kg, it is ideal for exporting consignments and can carry products that weigh up to 1,000kg.

The best news, above all, is the Heavy duty Multi-use Pool Pallet, which is available with 3, 5 or 6 bottom runners. It is now a reality and will better serve the logistic needs of different industries such as salt, sugar, flour, beverage, agro food, pharmaceutical, automotive, chemical and many more. The pallet is made of recycled PP, weighs only 23k and thanks to its special design, it can carry a static load of 5,000kg, a dynamic load of 2,000kg and a racking load of 1,000kg. The Full Perimeter runners also make this product suitable to support up to four pallets on top of each other in a mass storage environment.

NORTPALET using the latest state of the art technology combining strength and design options enable the pallet to be use in many different industries and to be compatible for extensive use.

The high specifications including reinforced upgrading the loading capacity to high level of weight on racking and Drive in Racking This intelligent design gives flexibilities of each pallet to be repaired and replaced part of the pallet bring it to a full use again with just minimum Investment and no need to replace the whole pallet.

Contact T 0208 900 9400 sales@plasticpallets.co.uk www.beecraft.co.uk

We are a UK based company set in the heart of the West Midlands and have been running for almost a year now. We specialise in supplying top of the line 3D printers and accessories to both domestic and business customers across Europe.

We stock all the leading manufacturers including Makerbot, Flashforge and Wanhao and have a full range of materials available in all sizes and colours to suit all current 3D printers and design specifications. The Filament we supply is made specifically for 3D printing, compared to cheaper filaments which are made using the run off from other plastic production lines which ensures the customer receives the highest quality finish.

We have recently acquired 10 industrial size 3D printers which enable us to offer a bespoke 3D printing service ranging from key rings for local businesses to 3D printed prototypes for car manufacturers.

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TONE Scaffolding Services innovates by using Bradshaw…

TONE Scaffolding Services has recently taken delivery of two tow tractors and 4 bespoke industrial platform trailers from Bradshaw.

The vehicles have been put in to Paddington Station to tow large amounts of scaffolding around the site, to locations where the workers need it during the station’s restoration project, which includes refurbishing the platforms, repairing existing structures supporting London Street, building new bridges and walkways together with the installation of new mechanical and electrical systems.

Due to the access restrictions at the station and the large volume and length of the load, TONE Scaffolding required a vehicle with both the maneuverability and towing capacity.

The T700 tow tractor, together with bespoke 4 wheel interlinked steering trailers, enables for large volumes and lengths to maneuver through tight areas, with 2 or more trailers capable of being linked in series, enabling a larger load to be carried at any one time.

The three-wheel T700 tow tractor from Bradshaw can pull up to 7,000kg, with key features of the electric vehicle including hydraulic drum brakes to all three wheels, electronic regenerative braking under deceleration, dynamic speed sensing to prevent over-speeding in all driving

conditions, automatic hill hold and automatically applied transmission parking brake.

For further information on Bradshaw’s range of vehicles, please visit: www.bradshawelectricvehicles.co.uk

Racking transport solution provided for Bott Ltd Bott Ltd, a worldleading manufacturer and supplier of workshop equipment, in-vehicle equipment and workplace systems, has extended its fleet of electric line delivery vehicles with the recent purchase of a new Tow Tractor T800 from Bradshaw.

The tow tractor from Bradshaw is being used to transport racking between assembly and workshops.

Featuring hydraulic drum brakes to all four wheels, electronic regenerative braking under deceleration, dynamic speed sensing to prevent over-speeding in all driving conditions, automatic hill hold and automatically applied transmission parking brake, the tow tractor can pull up to 8,000kg.

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Bott has a worldwide service network enabling the company to respond to local needs. From design and manufacture to supply and installation, Bott has a strong reputation for high product quality, service excellence and value for money.

Contact T 01780 782621 www.bradshawelectricvehicles. co.uk

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Commitment to Excellence

Shop fitting and so much more Solutions UK is extremely proud to present SMITHvc with its highly prestigious and industry acclaimed Commitment to Excellence profile.

windows at Top Man. If it’s work to do with retail, SMITHvc will take it on.

When asked to discuss the company’s plans for the future, Michael concluded: “SMITHvc has been steadily growing over the years, although we do not intend to be a very large business. The growth has come thanks to recommendations and our honesty in letting customers know when we are at full stretch and not to take on any work we can’t personally oversee. Our aim is to continue at a comfortable pace and not overstretch ourselves so that we give our best to each of our clients.”

Working with independent and top high street brands for over 6 years, SMITHvc are fully equipped and experienced to provide innovative, eye-catching designs that really get your products and services noticed. Each member of its highly skilled team has been in the business for many years, previously working with larger blue chip companies, and now thrives on channelling their abilities into working as a smaller team and focusing on companies needing a more bespoke approach.

SMITHvc manufacture clients own designs or can assist with designing store departments, interiors and window displays.

This also leads to Press shows and Exhibition stands where the company has helped guide brands with their image.

With the main Sales office in Fulham, London, SMITHvc manufactures from units in South Wales and are willing to take on any project including small developments or large roll out production. They have worked on many exciting projects including building sets for TV shows and Theatre, as well as fitting departments for Marks and Spencer and Primark.

Recently, SMITHvc has award winningly helped to design, manufacture and install all the product units and the display and marketing props for the new image of the Hamleys brand into all 5 floors of their Famous Regent Street store.

Michael Smith of SMITHvc commented: “With our teams

individual knowledge of retail formed from experience in various areas either as a client or as a supplier for design, window dressing and VM based product knowledge, we can help guide our clients to achieve exactly what they want using a product that will do the job for them, be practical and not just look pretty, with the end result being to promote and increase sales.

“Picking up on current trends and applying them to our shop fit design or displays, has always been a significant part of the work we do. We like to link the shop fit with VM and Display, because of our knowledge in set building and paint finishes, and we also sell amazing mannequins from the French company ‘Window mannequin’ – www.windowmannequins.com. If there is anything that we can't tackle in house using our full time team, we use freelance people who have their own small businesses and try to use local companies and people recommended by word of mouth.”

SMITHvc attends many trade shows throughout the year with their most recent appearances taking place at The London Display and Design show and The Euroshop Show in Dusseldorf.

Michael commented: “We always receive extremely positive feedback. We try and show a themed shop fit with our usual twist on the design and finishes, often involving unusual equipment that is not usually associated with shop fitting, and blending it with standard units to make them quirky. In our last show, for example, we had concrete filing cabinets, fake steel desks and printed plywood to look like fabric and upholstery.”

Contact Michael Smith: M 07775 500964 michael@smithvc.com www.smithvc.com

SMITHvc are known for their exceptional displays for many fashion brands as well as interior and home departments.

They have been recently appointed as the preferred supplier to The White Company and along with their in house design team, are responsible for the new image to their fragrance and home area as well as the wonderful fashion window displays.

Other more quirky ideas can be seen in some of the shops in SoHo London. From designer led menswear to the opulent boudoir themed environment of a ladies lingerie store. Their window schemes can be seen on most high streets and they are often responsible for the unusual hand crafted themes to be seen in White Stuff windows and the very progressive

Racking finds a-safe footing Most of us will have had an Archimedes moment – a flash of inspiration that solves a long-standing issue or that elusive light bulb flash when synapses connect and a quandary is quashed.

Of course, inspiration may not always come to you in the bath like it did for the famous Ancient Greek scholar – you could just as easily be out driving the car or walking the dog – but even Archimedes himself never claimed to have had a double ‘Eureka!’ moment.

But the Research and Development boffins at A-SAFE can perhaps lay claim to such double-headed sparks of inventiveness. Their RackGuard rack protection system was already a ‘Eureka!’ product, installed in factories and warehouses around the world, protecting racking from the impact of vehicles and machinery. It was flexible, visually prominent and capable of absorbing impact, therefore reducing damage to the racking and, just as crucially, protecting stock and personnel in the process.

But their new iFlex RackGuard takes an already fantastic product and improves it by implementing a whole host of new and unique benefits. In comes a Compression Hinge to ensure the rack leg is in a constant state of compression and is securely gripped. Then, a Centralising Rubber Lug ensures the

RackGuard fits centrally to any rack leg. Finally, Ten Frictional Grip Points provide an improved overall grip to any rack leg.

Add these features to the built-in memory properties of the material, Memaplex, which allows the RackGuard to return to its original shape after repeated impacts, and include the fact that RackGuard will now fit around any leg size, and you are left with a simply unbeatable product that is an improvement on an already truly outstanding design. www.asafe.com

New triax MEMS high-g shock accelerometer PCB Piezotronics, a world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure, force and torque sensors, has launched a new state-of-the-art triax MEMS shock accelerometer capable of measuring up to 60,000g. Designed for shock testing, the new PCB series 3503A1060KG features three single-crystal silicon MEMS sensing elements and represents the state-of-the-art industry technology for miniature, high-amplitude, DC response acceleration sensors. The device is capable of measuring

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air-damped acceleration sensing element, micromachined from silicon, is manufactured using the latest advances in etching techniques and equipment. The tiny element measures just 2.5 x 1.7 x 0.9mm and incorporates a seismic mass, protective over-range stops and a full active piezoresistive Wheatstone bridge. long duration transient motion as well as responding to and surviving extremely fast rise times typically found in high-g shock events. The

Contact T +44 (0)1462 429710 www.pcbsensors.co.uk

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Measurement & Control Products Supplier of the Year

Your one stop source for process measurement and control

comprised of individuals who represent the very best in their fields, contributes to the OMEGA distinction. The talent of each and every OMEGA employee is what makes our products and services stand out in the industry.”

Solutions UK is proud to present OMEGA Engineering Limited as its selected Measurement and Control Products Supplier of the Year.

Upon receiving the award, Hans Dabeesing, Head of Marketing for the EMEA region at OMEGA commented: “We are extremely pleased to have won such a prestigious award. Over the past few years we have invested heavily in the business, undergoing many transformations and expanding significantly. We have been working on many new projects, developing products and introducing new solutions to the range.

the world, OMEGA is committed to providing an excellent service to customers in Europe and other worldwide locations. Many of its products are manufactured in the UK with headquarters in Manchester.

Hans stated: “It is our commitment to quality instrumentation and exceptional customer service that has remained the cornerstone of our success. OMEGA’s priority is clear and our facilities exist to ‘facilitate’ solutions to your needs.

“Our extraordinary family of employees,

As a single source supplier of process and control instrumentation, OMEGA is a cost-effective and time saving channel for buyers to source all their product needs. All products ordered until 5 pm are shipped the same day, if in stock. All products feature warrantees beyond industry standards with a 1 year guarantee. The standard and extended OMEGAcare warranty service guarantees quality and, in the event you require any repairs, OMEGA’s Loaner Program may be able to send you a replacement product at no cost, while yours is being serviced.

Hans explained: “It’s our way of saying, ‘Thank you for choosing OMEGA.’ OMEGA stands behind its products 100% because OMEGA products stand up to your expectations. Our

“The past 12 months have been very successful for the company and we have been expanding in the UK and growing into many new markets. We have enhanced our presence in the European market especially in the UK, Spain, France and Italy.

“These positive changes have resulted in very pleasing results, such as improving our service to customers to which we have gained many more and we are delighted that these changes are being recognised in the industry.”

precision engineering and manufacturing ensure that your process will run smoothly with our equipment.”

Omega has recently introduced the new, innovative UWBT series of Bluetooth® transmitters. The UWBT Series of Bluetooth® transmitters combine the accuracy of an industrial sensor/transmitter with the convenience of turning your smart phone or tablet into a Data Logging and Monitoring Device.

OMEGA’s popular micro-machined piezoresistive pressure transducers also have a proven record in high performance commercial, automotive, test and measurement and aerospace applications.

The construction provides a very rugged transducer with exceptional accuracy, stability and thermal effects.

When asked about the company’s plans for the future, Hans concluded: “We have introduced many new products in 2014 and aim to continue developing our products in order to bring our customers the most advanced, cutting edge technology and solutions. We aim to grow organically, enhancing our activities in many markets and continue to expand our presence in more of Europe including Portugal. Our websites have been revamped to offer the best-in-class online experience to visitors and are accessible in many local languages including French, Italian, Spanish and Danish.

“We will continue to expand our business across the EMEA region. As our client base grows we will continue to invest in products and provide the highest standard of customer service possible.”

Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace.

Contact T +44 (0)800 488488 International T +44 (0)161 777 6611 sales@omega.co.uk www.omega.co.uk

The company provide more than 100,000 state-of-the-art products for measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity and automation. OMEGA also provides customers with a complete line of data acquisition, electric heating and custom engineered products.

OMEGA Engineering Ltd is an expanding business with purpose-built facilities based at the River Bend Technology Centre.

The facilities extend to over 10,000 m2 for manufacturing, sales and distribution on a site of 12 hectares.

With a diverse range of clients from around

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Company of the Year 2015

Peak Machine Tools Approaching their 30th year in business, Peak Machine Tools are widely renowned for offering the best solution to your filtration needs, providing clients with a comprehensive range of filtration systems. The company are also registered suppliers of Cuoghi sharpening machines, able to offer their customers and the public reliable and easy to use drill sharpeners and drill point grinding machines.

Solutions UK Editor, Ian Hayward discusses just what it is that elevates Peak Machine Tools above other manufacturers within the sector: “Being present within any industry for 30 years is a magnificent achievement by any means.

“Through a combination of delivering services that are truly second to none, backed by an enviable aftersales record, Peak Machine Tools have stormed through these tough times, all whilst maintaining an impressive market position.

“The team at Peak Machine Tools have worked incredibly hard to make a name for the brand, developing a comprehensive selection of products for their customers, and will continue their hard-work and dedication for decades to come.”

The best solution to your drill sharpenening and filtration needs

Solutions available from Peak Machine Tools include: Filtration Equipment Peak Machine Tools are the experts when it comes to filtration equipment, offering the best solution to your filtration needs with a range of Filtration Equipment, Industrial Filters and Filtration Systems designed to suit your application.

Choose from a product range including: Bag Filters; Candle Filter; Centrifuge; Drum Type Paper Filter Clarifiers; Gravity Bed Paper Filter Clarifiers; Hydrocyclone Filter; Magnetic Separators; Magnetic Separator & Paper Filter; Paper Filter; and, Scraper Separators.

Drill Sharpeners With drill sharpeners, Peak Machine Tools offer a wide selection of sizes, ranging from 0.5mm up to 80mm with various points of geometry to suit all.

Each drill sharpener machine has its own precision, peerless, high efficiency and quality assurance range in order to give you the best results. Peak Machine Tool’s drill sharpeners and drill point grinding systems are durable, easy to operate and of the highest quality.

Drill Bit Grinding machines include: GS-1 Drill Bit Grinder 2mm – 13mm; GS-5 Sheet Metal Drill Grinder 3mm – 13mm; GS-6 End Mill Resharpener 3mm – 12mm; GS-21 Drill Bit Grinder 8mm – 26mm; APE 25 Cuoghi 1.5mm – 25mm; APE 40 by Cuoghi 2mm – 40mm; APE 60 by Cuoghi 3mm – 60mm; and Micra 10 0.5mm – 16mm. Several other machines are not listed.

With past experience of drill manufacturing, Peak Machine Tools are also well equipped to advise on drill point grinding With years of experience delivering the best quality machines to their customers throughout the United Kingdom, Peak Machine Tools have developed a client base that is 100% satisfied. Please feel free to contact Peak Machine Tools today for a free consultation regarding your filtration system requirements.

Contact T 0845 230 3040 sales@peakmachinetools.co.uk www.peakmachinetools.co.uk

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Drill Sh ar p en er s With drill sharpeners we offer a wide selection of sizes, ranging from 0.5mm up to 80mm with various points of geometry to suit all. Each drill sharpener machine has its own precision, peerless, high efficiency and quality assurance range in order to give you the best results. Our drill sharpeners and drill point grinding systems are durable, easy to operate and of the highest quality.

For many years, we have been delivering outstanding top quality machines throughout the United Kingdom. So feel free to visit us at Peak Machine Tools for a free consultation, where we will offer our professional advice on all drill sharpeners, drill point grinding and filtration systems.

Filtratio n Systems As well as the drill point range, we also supply a wide range of filtration systems and equipment from high capacity bag filters, candle filters, centrifuge, drum type paper filters, hydrocyclone filters, magnetic separators, paper filters and scraper separators.

Our experts at Peak Machine Tools know how powerful these drill sharpener systems and filtration systems are and can help you find the perfect solution.

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100 Years of Excellence

Keeping the pressure up on mine safety

High Pressure Pumps achieve long term approval in China RMI Pressure Systems has taken a major step forward in expanding its support of the Chinese mining market by achieving a 5 year mining approval certificate for its complete product range, including the pump control system. The company has now been issued with the certificates, concluding an extended process which included detailed examinations of both the products and the production facilities.

There are few industries as potentially dangerous as underground mining where safety systems must be built and maintained to the highest standards. Market pressures demand that the productivity and efficiency of mines continue to increase, which puts increasing pressures on technology to improve safety equipment. Modern longwall mining techniques require a roof support system that maintains a safe working area while moving with the shearer and allowing a controlled collapse of the roof.

A coal mine presents a number of challenges for the designers of mining equipment, and a long list of standards that must be met.

RMI Pressure Systems is a global leader in high pressure The potential for explosive gases means that pumping systems and has spent over 100 years delivering all mines have an extensive network of gas innovative and practical solutions to customers around monitors to warn of any potential risk to life. As the world a further precaution, any equipment designed to operate in the mine must be certified to shield plates in place. All of the units are connected work in potentially explosive atmospheres. In together and powered by a high pressure hydraulic pump addition, the reliability of any safety related equipment which provides the power to hold thousands of tonnes of must be proven beyond doubt. rock in place while the coal face is mined.

Within the mining industry, safety is the highest priority, RMI Pressure Systems is a global leader in high pressure meaning the selection of equipment for use within a mining pumping systems and has spent over 100 years delivering environment has to a rigorous process, with sustained innovative and practical solutions to customers around the testing being completed before operational approval is world. With particular expertise within the mining industry, given. Most countries operate a scheme whereby all safety both above and below ground, many of RMI's most popular critical equipment undergoes design scrutiny as well as products include certifications and approvals from some of on-site testing before it can be specified for operation within the world's leading mining organisations. the industry.

One such example is the UK Coal Acceptance scheme. The testing period can last for a whole year, during which the equipment undergoes continuous monitoring to ensure that the performance levels remain within necessary tolerances.

The certification process is extremely vigorous and only the best equipment is awarded a UK Coal Acceptance Certificate at the end.

The Trimax S range of pumps from RMI have been used across the world in many of the largest mining operations and are recognised as one of the most reliable and efficient pumping systems available. Constructed from the highest quality materials, and manufactured to exacting tolerances, the S range is capable of producing 517 l/min at pressures up to 600 Bar.

The roof support system consists of a series of individual shield units which use hydraulic rams to hold the overhead

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Productivity by design

As a global leader in the supply of high-pressure and high-volume fluid pumping stations, RMI has been involved with the Chinese coal mining industry for over 30 years. It has been installing high pressure pumping systems in over 10 provinces across China and it has also established a sales and service network designed to provide extensive product support to this important market.

Until this point, RMI, like many of its competitors, has applied for batch certification, which states that the product in question has met the applicable requirements; but the certification is only valid for a very restricted time. Any subsequent shipments, even of the same model, from the same factory would require a new certificate.

In order to simplify the importation process for the increasing numbers of high pressure pumps be sold to the Chinese mining industry, RMI submitted applications for the entire product range over 2 years ago and has been working through the process ever since. This has involved technical reviews, a factory audit and random product testing before a general review ultimately led to the 5 year approval certificate being issued.

The certificates are issued by the Mining Products Safety Approval and Certification Centre (MA Centre) and they encompass the entire pump range from the S200 up to the S500 pump station, in both water and emulsion configurations, as well as the PC21 control system. Coupled with the recent move to a new headquarters in Manchester, RMI is expecting to reduce lead times and improve sales even further within the Chinese market.

For over 100 years, the company’s research and manufacturing facilities have consistently delivered innovative, practical solutions for customers across the globe. With particular expertise within the mining industry, both above and below ground, many of RMI's most popular products include certifications and approvals from some of the world's leading mining organisations.

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RMI brings new high pressure pump stations on line The new Streamline range of pump stations has been developed specifically for the second tier mines and has been created using a standard product offering.

This approach has allowed RMI to increase the scale of production, and therefore reduce the manufacturing costs for the range without reducing any of the safety and reliability factors.

As China aims to improve its coal mine safety record, it is investing in new, large-scale mining operations with modern equipment, while also improving the safety and productivity of the medium sized enterprises. In order to assist this initiative, RMI has launched a range of high pressure pump stations which are designed to provide a cost-effective pumping system; predominantly used for powering the roof support systems.

RMI Pressure Systems has been involved with the Chinese coal mining industry for 30 years, installing high pressure pumping systems in over 10 provinces across China. It has also established a sales and service network designed to provide extensive product support to this important market.

With safety and reliability being improved, especially in the largest mines, attention is now being focussed on the smaller mines.

Based around its S range of pumps, RMI has developed six models in the Streamline range; three for emulsion systems and three for water systems. Renowned for producing one of the most reliable reciprocating pumps in the mining industry, RMI has maintained its focus on material selection and machining tolerances which ensure it continues to deliver high efficiency and excellent reliability.

The emulsion systems are supplied with three S375 pumps, which operate as duty, assist and standby and are supplied by two tanks. The water systems operate with two S300 pumps, on a duty/standby arrangement, and come with one supply tank. Both systems are controlled by the same, well proven, technology which is found on the existing range of larger pumping stations.

For further details on the Streamline range contact RMI Pressure Systems by e-mail: rmimining@armlink.com

Reliability & innovation – crucial in high pressure Pump Design For more than a century, RMI has been producing premium-quality high-pressure pumps for global mining and industrial applications. An early innovator in the design and manufacture of high-pressure systems for Longwall mining, today RMI employs the expert resources at its UK engineering research centre to great effect, introducing new solutions designed to reduce process complexity and optimise customers' productivity.

The collaborative relationships RMI forms with clients creates a climate of proactive response, inspiring progress and resulting in consistently high service levels. At RMI, we aim to deliver enhanced value and reliability to customers, focusing our efforts on helping them to become more productive by cutting operational costs and boosting output. We can only achieve these advancements by listening to – and learning from – the issues that are important to our clients. It is this unwavering commitment to the learning process that helps RMI drive innovation with, and for, the customer. It elevates our ability to better serve our customers – and, ultimately, the world in which we live.

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The use of high pressure pumps, up to 1,000 bar, is widely seen in a variety of industries, including mining, steel production and oil & gas, each of which presents its own set of challenges. In industries such as these, where production losses during unplanned downtime can be astronomical, reliability is crucial. OE manufacturer innovation is therefore essential in order to reduce costs associated with maintenance and operation. Lee Derbyshire, Engineering Manager at RMI Pressure Systems, offers an insight into the design of the latest Quinmax S500 pumping system.

The designers at RMI have used their years of experience in the mining, power generation and manufacturing environments to produce a versatile product that is capable of operating in a multitude of situations. The S500 is designed such that all the working parts are totally enclosed, enabling it to operate in dust laden and other hazardous atmospheres. The use of the highest quality materials, manufactured to exacting standards, ensures that the final product will provide continuous, reliable performance.

This has been proven in the field by the numerous pumps

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which have been delivered into critical applications, such as mining roof support systems. Having completed a yearlong field trial in 2011, the Quinmax S500 high pressure pumping system was awarded full acceptance for applications above and below surface from UK Coal Ltd. Due to its increased flow rate and superb reliability record, UK Coal was able to run an entire face of a longwall mine with a single pump and save approximately £24,000 in energy costs at the same time.

For further information on how RMI can help in designing and building a high pressure pumping system, visit the website, www.rmipsl.com or contact the experienced technical sales team on +44 (0)1612 742451.

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Industry Excellence

Innovative new option is established as online CNC Machinery Auction site expands offering CNC Online Auctions, the modern website which specialises in helping engineering companies to buy and sell CNC machine tools with confidence, has deservedly been selected as our Online Auctions Company of Choice.

CNConlineauctions.com has expanded its offering to help buyers and sellers of CNC machinery to get more for their money by bringing both new and old machinery together on one site. The development is a result of the team’s determination to help processing businesses get more for their money by upgrading and trading their machinery more efficiently.

This latest move has created a onestop shop for CNC machinery trading, and an additional route to market for the OEMs which could revolutionise the way equipment across many sectors is bought and sold in the future.

There’s an added benefit in terms of buying without risk; with a variety of Assurance+ options available to take care of practicalities such

(Pictured) Paul Lee, Managing Director at CNC Online Auctions

as decommissioning and removal from the old site, delivery to the new site, offloading and installation, function testing, training, and options of unforeseen breakdown cover to ensure the machine purchased is fully operational, plus a full PUWER assessment to insure health and safety compliancy.

Managing Director, Paul Lee said; “Our site allows both buyers and sellers to maximise the value of their asset and offers a competitive and hassle-free route to market for CNC machinery. For sellers that’s a successful sale of new or used machinery. For buyers it’s a

risk-free purchase of an item to ensure it provides a safe and productive return on investment and valuable long term ownership. Both parties can benefit from our unique Assurance+ product” The system is simple and virtual online auctions complete every 12 days.

Bidding commences from day one up to day 12 with ‘Buy Now’ and ‘Make an Offer’ available until the 11th day of the Auction.

Buyers register online and view uploaded images and information on the equipment for sale. Paul Lee added; “We have made the trading

process as transparent and easy as possible, so all parties know what is due to happen and when. Importantly, the process is managed and fully supported throughout by a team who really understand CNC machines.”

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Architectural & Structural Specialists of Choice 2015

Bespoke Glass Solutions Solutions UK is proud to present Demon Designs as its selected Architectural and Structural Specialists of Choice 2015.

modular systems which typically can be installed with a very fast turnaround time.

Structural glass installations can be completed for contractors and companies, as Demon Design offer a one-stop service for all glass product requirements; from shower screens to shop fronts.

As well as design and lifting solutions, technical information and guidance can also be offered.

Founded in 2011, Demon Designs are specialists in supplying and fitting bespoke glass solutions, including staircases and balustrades, splashbacks, shop fronts, glass floors, glass roofs and aluminium curtain walling. Their work also extends to customised door solutions, automatic entrances, sliding glass doors, shot fronts and glass canopies.

Located in Ford, near Arundel, West Sussex, the business caters for an extensive range of clients, from small and medium sized building contractors and general builders to domestic customers and large construction companies. Regardless of the size of the project, Demon Designs will guarantee

a professional and reliable service whereby clients can receive the exact modifications they require for the job in hand.

In their dedication to providing the highest quality customer service possible, the business offer invaluable consultations whereby they discuss project requirements with their clients, complete with drawings and a detailed quotation, in order to ensure they receive a fully comprehensive sales package.

Demon Designs are renowned for their seamless customer service, from the initial consultation and order right through to the final completion. They can work off-plan or attend the site in question and carry out a full survey, and they have the capability of matching the glass utilised in projects to suit

specific items, tiles or work tops! Additionally, the company offer the widest available range of colour for back painted glass and splashbacks, and they use toughened glass in all splashbacks near a heat source or with cut outs to ensure heat resistance and the avoidance of cracks.

The company offer a vast range of flush, individually fabricated double glazed acoustic doors achieving up to 44dB(Rw) acoustic performance. The bespoke service means products can be tailored accordingly, accommodating side hung or pivoting versions, self-closing or free swing.

Glass Splashbacks can be provided in virtually any colour, complete with cut outs for plug sockets and light switches. These holes in the glass can be done highly accurately, and can be coordinated precisely to best meet your particular needs.

Contact T 01903 733206 info@demon-designs.co.uk www.demon-designs.co.uk

The unrivalled selection of customised balustrade systems is available in fabricated steel and stainless steel to modular systems. Posted Balustrades, Structural Glass Balustrades and Structural Glass Free Standing Balustrades can all be tailored to suit customers’ needs, and are

Ecology Innovation 2015

Ecological Consultancy SolutionsUK is proud to commend Corvus Ecology Consulting for its Excellence in the Ecological Consultancy Field.

The company, which offers ethical, cost-effective pragmatic ecological solutions, was established in 2011 by David Pollard. After 14 years of experience working in ecology, David decided to utilise the knowledge he had gained by starting up his own business, Corvus Ecology Consulting, and the innovator now holds the reputable position as Company Director and Principal Ecologist at the establishment.

David’s inspiration for starting up the enterprise stemmed from his interest in nature; his love for the environment motivated him to create a smaller ecology business which could offer clients a more customised, personal service.

The company provides a range of services including Ecological Assessment, Species Surveys, Ornithological Surveys, Habitat & Species Management Plans, Ecological Clerk Of Works and Environmental Impact Assessment. They also

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embark on research projects, both in the UK and across the globe; a particular area of interest being Sub Saharan Africa.

They also offer a range of environmental education programmes across primary, secondary and degree levels, to teach young people about ecology and prepare them for a potential career in the environmental industry. With over 6 years of teaching experience and a dedicated interest in natural science, David has both the capability and the enthusiasm to educate individuals on the topic.

Corvus Ecology Consulting work alongside several other companies providing ecological advice and developmental recommendations in order to further grow and strengthen their position in the sector. These associations are of great significance to the company, but they also prioritise the careful consideration of conservationism.

They are adamant in the belief that ecology should be regarded an integral element

of all developments and should be dealt with meticulously and carefully when providing advice and mitigation.

the strategic overview of the ecological constraints surrounding various renewable energy schemes for the Government of Gibraltar.

Previous work has included specialist bird and butterfly surveys at Iggesund Biomass Power Station, scoping and due diligence work for EDF Energy, Scottish and Southern Electric Post construction bird monitoring at Artfield Fell and

Contact T 01524 792700 M 07449 458612 david@corvusecologyconsulting.co.uk www.corvusecologyconsulting.co.uk

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Printing & Packaging News

Tape application made easy Biemme Adesivi, a major tape distributor and converter in northern Italy serving clients since 1965, established Enimac in 2013. Biemme was never fully satisfied with the tape application machines offered on the market, and so began developing their own. After several years of testing and given early clients’ very positive feedback, Biemme decided to form a separate company and make their products available worldwide. Enimac designs and produces standard and custom tape application systems and manufactures both stand-alone systems and solutions that can be integrated into production processes.

self-calibrating photocell for accurate reading of transparent, white, black, coloured and die-cut materials. It is equipped with micrometric adjustment for product thickness of up to 10mm and can paste and cut tape up to 1mm thick at up to 35m/min.

Martin Buerger, International Business Development & Export Manager at Enimac, commented: “Our goal is to provide customers the degree of automation that makes the most sense for them. Though our standard systems are mainly sold in the printing, packaging and graphic arts industries, we have also developed solutions for the electronics, furniture and automotive industries.”

The X-treme PRO Wide Format Tape Application System also offers many benefits for users. With a maximum product width of 1,600mm, it easily accommodates the largest formats of offset printing and many formats of digital printing. With up to 6 independently programmable patented ‘paste and cut’ applicators, the system can accurately paste and cut tape up to 2mm thick including 3M VHB at speeds up to 50m/min to posters, floor stands, PVC, Forex and much more.

“Our systems use our patented ‘paste & cut’ technology that quickly and cleanly applies tape without the need for compressed air. This reduces maintenance costs and makes our machines very mobile: our standard systems can come to the work instead of having the work come to them. Moving the applicator heads to the desired position and adjusting for product thickness is fast and hassle-free. We use only quality components to ensure there is no untimely breakage of parts and data input is straightforward, logical and easy using a touchscreen.”

“As we are part of a tape converting group, we don’t just sell our customers automation, but complete tape application solutions. Many of the problems we have seen before, we can deal with them using our years of expertise.”

With offices and production facilities based near Milan, Italy, the company has satisfied clients in Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the UK, and South Korea.

Enimac ships products worldwide and offers support for customers whenever and wherever needed.

One of Enimac’s most innovative products is the tape application system, X-Treme Light. The automatic adhesive tape application system has a manual feed and

Enimac are currently planning to move into larger premises in order to cope with the rising demand for products. The company recently attended IPEX 2014 in London and received a fantastic response. Martin commented: “The show gave us great international exposure reducing our dependence on one market.” Coming up shortly will be IPACK-IMA in Milan in May, 2015 where we will be introducing extensions to our tape applicator head line. We are also preparing for DRUPA 2016 and several others are being considered.

Cable Management News

Solutions for cable management services Electropatent International Ltd is a market leader in the design and manufacture of flexible and versatile Power, Data and AV systems. For over 30 years Electropatent has been at the forefront of innovative designs for cable management systems.

The company prides itself in offering robust solutions to building services problems. The company has wealth of knowledge and experience in providing products and bespoke solutions for many applications including Commercial offices, Trading floors, Data & Call centres and Academic institutions.

With an extensive range of products, manufactured to suit both the project and budget, Electropatent’s team of knowledgeable and experienced staff are available to help you find the right solution whether it is a simple access grommet or a complex mission critical cable management system.

Renowned for its quality and sheer range of products on offer, Electropatent is an ISO 9001 accredited company with an ASTA Licensed busbar track system known for its quick installation and simplicity. All products designed and manufactured in the UK and the company exports to over fifty countries

“For more news, pictures and videos on our products, you can follow us on twitter, @EnimacSrl, and connect on Facebook. We offer prospective clients the possibility to send us samples of products to which they apply tape. We’ll gladly send them a video of the tape application. Of course we’ll send the samples back too.”

worldwide. The company supply fully wired products for simple on-site plug-in connections to ensure fast, cost-effective installation and absolute flexibility.

A spokesperson for Electropatent commented: “We are focused on commitment to quality and a high reputation for innovative design and product durability that is without parallel which is underpinned on our continued ASTA and ISO 9001 accreditation.

“Our endeavours always put the client first, by providing reliable and robust products which will last. This not only ensures customer loyalty but also provides the best value for money, which is why majority of customers are repeat business.

“Our combination of decades of experience in providing cable management solutions and unique designs, together with UK manufacture, makes Electropatent an ideal partner not only for standard products but bespoke solutions as well. With over 30+ years of industry knowledge and experience, Electropatent is always the right choice.”

T 0039 023287425 T 0039 023287433 info@enimac.it www.enimac.it/en

T +44 (0)20 8867 3500 enquiries@electropatent.co.uk sales@electropatent.co.uk www.electropatent.co.uk

Laboratory News

Bringing great science and great service – together Based in Wheatley in Oxfordshire, Oxford Biosystems Ltd was set up in 2001 with the aim of sourcing reliable, quality in-vitro diagnostic products and research tools for clinical, industrial and research laboratories.

Power Data Audio Visual Electropatent is a market leader in the design and manufacture of flexible and versatile power, voice and data systems.

In 2009, the joining of Cadama Medical Ltd (founded in Birmingham, UK in 2002) with Oxford Biosystems brought together expertise in a wide variety of technologies including ELISA, IRMA, RIA, Real time PCR, EliSpot and Image analysis.

Electropatent has been designing, manufacturing and supplying, flexible solutions to building services’ problems for three decades. We are experienced in providing solutions for many applications including trading floors, data & call centres and academic institutions.

With an extensive range of products, manufactured to suit both the project and budget, our team of knowledgeable and experienced staff are available to help you find the right solution whether it is a simple access grommet or a complex mission critical system.

A high level of customer service is as important to us as it is to our customers. Technical support for our products is available from our trained employees in-house and directly from our suppliers. Our customer service team provides an efficient and friendly service and ensure that the specific requirements of our customers are met successfully.

Simple plug-in connections ensure fast, cost–effective installation and absolute flexibility allowing services to be accessed with ease or re-sited with minimum disruption.

44 Trading Floors & General Offices 44 Call Centres & Data Centres 44 Schools & Colleges 44 Comms Rooms & Laboratories 44 Hospitals & Libraries 44 Shopping Centres & Airports 44 Museums & Galleries 44 Hotels & Private Residences 44 Test Benches & Bespoke Solution.

Our products are sourced from innovative organizations that have a proven track record in developing and manufacturing diagnostic and research use kits and reagents. In addition to routine laboratory tests, our product range includes esoteric and early clinical use tests.

Please contact us on 01865 876543, email sales@oxfordbiosystems.com or visit www.oxfordbiosystems.com

Solutions for cable management services Phone: 020 8867 3500 • Email: sales@electropatent.co.uk • www.elecropatent.co.uk 30–32 Blyth Road, Hayes Middlesex, UB3 1BY, UK

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Industrial Excellence

Sensor-Technik UK More and more people within the hydraulic industry are adopting CAN as the go-to communications network method, linking distributed control nodes, human-machine interfaces and measurement and monitoring equipment. By adopting CAN as the network architecture of choice for hydraulics systems, you will benefit from a robust, proven and reliable communication method, as well as providing the perfect base for future developments and expansion.

At Sensor-Technik UK, we combine our many years of experience working with CAN-based electronic control systems with the latest in realtime embedded control solutions. Our rugged and durable hardware provides the most reliable platform on which to base complex hydraulic control solutions such as closed-loop PID control,

member of the Wiedemann Group of companies, it was set up in 2001 as a distributor and system integrator of the STW product range. SensorTechnik UK complements its extremely capable range of hardware with innovative engineering services.

From software to cable looms, Sensor-Technik UK is your one-stopshop for control, measurement and integration.

real-time pressure monitoring and regulation and PVG valve actuation.

We have developed an introductory guide for engineers – CAN & Hydraulics: A Control Solution – which provides a brief overview of some of the key reasons for adopting CAN and the benefits that it can bring to a hydraulic control system.

To download your copy, please head to our website http://bit. ly/1Izx3B9 to find out more.

Contact T +44(0)1234 270770 sales@sensor-technik.co.uk www.sensor-technik.co.uk

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PCB Piezotronics show wide range of products PCB Piezotronics, a world leader in vibration, acoustic, pressure, force and torque sensors exhibited its wide range of industrial sensors, accelerometers and microphones at this year’s Engineering Design Show.

A range of PCB ICP® low temperature coefficient single and triaxial accelerometers – series 339A – designed for powertrain development and powertrain noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) applications were shown along with an innovative charge output accelerometer capable of making vibration measurements in extreme heat environments up to 650°C. Series 357D90 is ideal for use in gas turbine monitoring to increase turbine uptime and minimise the chances of costly unplanned maintenance, failures and accidents.

New microphone products on show included the

377B26 probe microphone designed for R&D engineers needing to measure sound pressure in confined areas. The company also recently announced a significant reduction in pricing for three of its most popular microphone products following improvements in its manufacturing processes that have led to increased product yield and has also published an independent comparison of one of these microphones with products from three other manufacturers. Offering the same high quality and market leading warranty, PCB Piezotronics three microphones are also available through the company’s ‘On Your Desk Within 5 Days’ programme. There were also copies of PCB’s latest Microphone Handbook available at the show.

as powertrain vibration testing, powertrain NVH, certain vehicle systems NVH tests, road load data acquisition, and durability testing in climatic chambers. Sensors are available in stud, adhesive and through hole mounting configurations.

overloads caused by metal-to-metal inputs, a low pass filter has been incorporated in all models, ensuring accurate data in the frequency range of interest.

These sensors provide precision amplitude data for test applications with large thermal shifts such

As with all PCB® instrumentation, these sensors are complemented with toll-free applications assistance, 24-hour technical support, and are backed by a no-risk policy that guarantees total customer satisfaction or your money refunded.

Contact T +44 (0)1462 429710 F +44 (0)1462 429712 ukinfo@pcb.com www.pcbpiezotronics.co.uk

The Smarter Choice for barcode printing and labeling solutions Contact UK & Ireland Ben Morrison Mobile: +44 (0)7824632187 TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH Georg-Wimmer-Ring 8b 85604 Zorneding, Germany Phone: +49 (0)8106 3797900 E-Mail: info@tsceu.com

Specialists in architectural metalwork, including spiral, helical and feature staircases, balustrading, balconies, canopies and much more

AHC Oberflächentechnik: Your surface treatmant partner Our Customers Lead the Way to Success AHC stands for the development, production and finishing of functional and highly resilient surface designs of materials made of different base materials, such as metal and plastic.

In just five decades after Alu-Hart-Coat Friebe und Reininghaus oHG was founded in 1960, our company has developed into one of the leading specialists in Europe in the field of surface treatment. Since 2001, the AHC Group has been a part of the Dutch concern, Aalberts Industries N.V.

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opportunity to discuss general and specific enquiries, our technical staff will be on hand to provide expert advice on specifications, materials and design-in problems.

We look forward to seeing you there.

As the UK’s only dedicated fastening, bonding and assembly exhibition for design engineers, production professionals, senior manufacturing managers and fastener buyers, we would welcome you and your colleagues to the TFC stand where we will be displaying our extensive range of space saving Smalley Crest-to-Crest® flat wire wave springs and Spirolox® edge wound retaining rings.

The steady growth in sales of these unique products has led us to produce a brand new 116 page engineering and parts catalogue.

Packed with over 50 standard series retaining ring and spring types, along with a host of useful applications and design data relating to our unique ‘no-tooling’ method of manufacture, our new catalogue will be available on our stand for you to collect.

T +44 (0)1462 429 710 ukinfo@pcb.com www.pcbsensors.co.uk

PCB® single and triaxial ICP® accelerometers are designed with a low temperature coefficient, wide operating temperature range, and good broadband measurement resolution, making them ideal for powertrain development and powertrain NVH applications, or for any vibration measurement requiring tight control of amplitude sensitivity over a wide thermal gradient.

To alleviate the effects of high frequency

We hope you can join us at the FAST Engineering Exhibition which will be held this year at Silverstone Innovation Centre, an iconic venue rich in sporting history that will excite and inspire you.

The FAST Engineering Show provides an ideal

ICP® Accelerometers with Excellent Thermal Stability

With a temperature coefficient as low as 0.005%/°F (0.009%/°C), these titanium housed and hermetically sealed units have a 10 mV/g or 50 mV/g sensitivity, a measurement frequency to 10 kHz, and an operating temperature range from -100 to +325°F (-73 to +163 °C).

FAST FORWARD >>> to the FAST Engineering Show 22nd April 2015!

Sensors to measure vibration, acoustics, force, pressure, load, strain, shock and torque PCB® manufactures precision sensors and sensor accessory products.

Our product lines include sensors for the measurement of acceleration, acoustics, force, load, pressure, shock, strain, torque, and vibration.

Our products are the first choice of engineers and scientists at leading businesses, research institutions, and independent laboratories around the world.

We offer unmatched customer service, a global distribution network, 24-hour SensorlineSM, and a Lifetime Warranty to deliver Total Customer Satisfaction.

Please contact us on: 01462 429710, email: info@pcb.com or visit: www.pcb.com

Midland Metrology BRAND NEW PROJECTORS UK’S LARGEST SUPPLIER OF USED MEASURING EQUIPMENT • Profile

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new Hardness Testers

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selection of Screw Gauges, Micrometers, Slip Gauges, Verniers etc.

Midland Metrology Ltd, Unit G3, Little Health Industrial Estate, Old Church Road, Coventry CV6 7ND

Tel: +44 (0)2476 638280 | Fax: +44 (0)2467 638772 sales@midland-metrology.co.uk | www.midland-metrology.co.uk

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The largest and most prestigious design trade event in the UK Bentley Brushware

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Taking place over 4 days at Olympia, London – 100% Design attracts the leading architects, designers and specifiers from all corners of the world. The show is the biggest event during the London Festival.

Witnessing around 30,000 visitors, the last show was a major success with great talks at our new Forum stage in International Pavilions. With daily masterclasses on colour, courtesy of Dulux Trade and Global Colour Research, presentations from the Society of British and International Design on topics from kitchen design to integrating technology, and production company Inition demoing its latest augmented reality projects as a new immersive way for architects and

property developers to market their buildings, there’s plenty to get stuck into.

The El Ulitmo Grito auditorium will also hosts Talks with 100% Design with an exciting series of live debates and seminars featuring leading names in design.

The next show will be taking place at Olympia London on the 23-26 September 2015. www.100percentdesign.co.uk

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The Glee Show is the perfect platform for professionals in the garden retail industry to experience business growth. The event covers various different segments, including: Landscape & Garden Design, Nursery & Planteria, Garden Leisure, Home & Gift, Retail Services and Pet Products.

Glee attracts a whole host of businesses; garden centres, department stores, supermarkets, DIY stores, high street retailers, landscapers, florists and wholesalers. Key participants at the show include Amazon, Asda, B&Q, Debenhams, Harrods, John Lewis, Lakeland and Tesco.

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The exhibition provides companies with the chance to showcase new products, increase brand awareness and reach out to new audiences. It enables industry experts to connect with buyers from all over the world and discover the latest trends.

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Association members (representing the top garden centres in the UK) attend Glee is testament to the quality and credibility of the specialised showcase.

Last year, the new look Glee was a huge success. The 2014 edition was considered even bigger and better than before, and visitors dubbed the experience as incredibly positive; full of innovation, promise and energy.

The Glee Show will be returning to the NEC Birmingham this year between 14-16 September. www.gleebirmingham.com

SALTEX 2014 is the UK’s national event for grounds care, sports, amenities, estates and green space management.

The previous event taking place at Windsor Racecourse was a huge success with close to 10,000 visitors attending.

Exhibitors cover the complete range of grounds care. If you design, install, manage or maintain outdoor spaces, SALTEX gives you first hand access to all the latest kit. Exhibitors range

North Limited, a team of designers from Iceland, are showcasing their designs at Emerging Brands in 100% Design at Olympia this year.

North Limited is formed by a group of Icelandic designers who design furniture and home accessories. Over the past 5 years, these designers have been making a name for themselves in Iceland, and have only recently started exhibiting together as a group at both Icelandic and international design fairs.

The designers in North Limited are: Sigridur Hjaltdal Palsdottir – Bybibi A utilitarian with a twist could be used to describe designer Sigríður Hjaltdal Pálsdóttir’s or Bibi’s approach to ceramic design. Bibi’s work focuses on the use of homeware and the experience of dining. Her designs create a new and exciting way to experience food while playing with the senses.

An Icelander educated in Barcelona, Bibi graduated from Escola Massana, Centre d’art I disseny in Barcelona in 2002 with a diploma in industrial design. Bibi’s postgraduate work at Davinci escola d’art (2003-2005) focused on moulding and ceramic techniques. She ran her own design and ceramic studio in Barcelona for years where her ‘bybibi’ family of tableware was born.

Thorunn Hannesdottir – Færid Thorunn Hannesdottir graduated as a product designer from Central Saint Martin’s College in London in 2008, and she is one of the founders

Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition

From turf care and specialist machinery to landscaping and playgrounds, over 230 SALTEX exhibitors bring the latest products, equipment and expertise for three days.

Bespoke designs

from Machinery, Power & Hand Tools, Landscaping Materials, Arboriculture & Horticulture, Security, Personal Protection, Health & Safety, Education, Training & Development, Play Equipment & Street Furniture, Commercial Vehicles, Tyres & Trailers, Sports Surfaces & Facilities, Seeds, Turf and Aggregates & Treatments.

SALTEX have recently announced the will be moving to the NEC, Birmingham for its next event taking place on the 4th-5th November 2015. www.iog-saltex.com

of FÆRID in Iceland and has been designing and running FÆRID for the last 5 years.

Thorunn’s designs are very connected with the Icelandic nature and ergonomic use of products. Her designs focus on the user and the experience that the user creates when interacting with her designs. She uses influences from both her environment in Iceland as well as her Icelandic social heritage as inspiration for her works.

In 2004 Thorunn debuted her designs in London at emerging brands at 100% Designs, and received excellent reviews.

Gudrun Valdimarsdottir – Gudrun Vald Gudrun Valdimarsdottir graduated from the Icelandic Academy of the Arts in 2009 with a degree in product design. Since then she has been working with her own unique brand, Gudrun Vald., in the Icelandic design industry. Gudrun works closely with natural materials such as wood, which makes Gudruns designs clean with strong aesthetically features. Gudruns work is designed to be timeless pieces, outlasting trends, while also incorporating locally produced and environmentally-friendly materials.

See North Limited at 100% Design in Olympia, London on the 23-26 September 2015. www.northlimited.co.uk

150 years of industry and product knowledge With over 150 years of Industry and Product knowledge, Charles Bentley and Son Ltd has become the first port of call for every sector of the market place. From Supermarkets to Wholesalers, Garden Centres to DIY, supplying many of their own Label and Branded Cleaning product requirements.

Charles Bentley & Son Ltd are renowned for having an extensive product portfolio.

Premium household cleaning ranges to everyday value products, traditional Brushes and Brooms to contemporary cleaning equipment.

The Bentley branded National Trust

Garden & Brushware collection was first launched at the Glee exhibition and was hugely popular.

The collection is like no other, with a tool for every gardening task. The brushes are all made using the finest and most robust natural and synthetic bristles and the finest quality wood.

T 01509 232757 sales@bentleybrushware.co.uk www.bentleybrushware.co.uk

Boats! Boats! Boats!

Heyland Marine is a family company established nearly 40 years ago, three generations later, we are still producing fleets of Small Boats at completive prices to Workforces, Estates and families.

Heyland Marine have been attending The Saltex Show for many years, it’s a good exhibition for meeting past and future customers that are looking to address problems of working the waterways on their land or Parks.

Our company makes an extensive range of Workpunts and Pretty Rowing boats.

A boat is sometimes the best solution for clearing Lakes and gathering rubbish off water sites, there’s often a difficult task in trimming trees, planting in waters and getting to Islands and a stable boat is the answer.

Workboats range from stable 8ft craft that come complete with wheels and can be manhandled by one person, they cost only £499.00 plus VAT, price includes Oars, Rowlocks, Drainage Bung, Lifeline, Central Locking Hatch, Sculling point and three roller Wheels!

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Maintenance free, knock and rust proof these Polyethylene boats go up in size to 4 metres, and can be rowed, or an Electric/Petrol Outboard fitted.

Heyland also produces handmade, attractive Dinghies for Lakes, Rivers, Moats and Ponds, these pretty boats earn income for Hotels, leisure Lakes, County Councils and Parks as Hireboats.

Marine accessories are available, and the company is bulk supplier of Wooden Oars, Paddles, Ropes and Buoyancy Jackets.

T 01628 528830 info@heylandmarine.com www.heylandmarine.com

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Put yourself in the picture

Creating opportunities for occupational Therapists

Just over 3,200 OTs flocked to the second annual Occupational Therapy Show in November 2014, making it the UK’s largest event for the profession.

The show witnessed 264 exhibitors, including the trade’s biggest brand names, who showcased hundreds of the latest products in assisted living and mobility products on the exhibition floor which has doubled in size from the Show’s launch in 2013. The free-to-attend, two-day CPD training and education conference and exhibition received a resounding thumbs up from the NHS care sector.

The aisle and theatres were packed with delegates on both days – with plenty of lectures across the key areas of mental health, physical, children & family plus hands-on education at exhibitor stands – the Occupational Therapy Show is the festival of learning and education for OTs across the UK in a vibrant, fun and practical environment.

More than 100% of the 2014 show’s exhibit space

is already booked for 2015 and with one of the event industries highest ever recorded delegate satisfaction rates, 2015 promises to be even bigger and better. Get involved with the most exciting show in the profession, which returns to the NEC on 25-26 November 2015.

If you want to know more about participating at the Occupational Therapy Show, please contact: Carmela Rodia on +44 (0)207 348 5767 or Panayiota Damianou on: +44 (0)207 348 4909 or email: theotshow@closerstillmedia.com.

For futher details: www.theotshow.com

Somek & Associates – established since 1997 Somek & Associates was established in 1997 by Alison Somek, Director and Lead Expert, who has acted as an expert witness for nearly 30 years.

Alison has seen and been involved in the changing environment for expert witnesses and is passionate about maintaining the integrity of the role.

Somek is going from strength to strength and is continually expanding.

Etac offers a wide range of solutions including, Immedia manual transfer products, Molift hoists and slings, Etac daily living aids, toileting and bathing and manual wheelchairs.

Etac was delighted to showcase its products at the OT Show 2014 and meet moving and handling professionals old and new. Products being demonstrated included Immedia SatinSheet and 4WayGlide in-bed systems, Molift Turner, Smart 150 and Quick Raiser 2, Etac Turner, Swift and Clean shower commode chairs.

All our products are developed in close co-operation with consumers and industrial designers and designed to be the best in terms of quality, simplicity, function, reliability, comfort and design. Every product is designed to ensure

the well-being of the user and the care giver.

We back up great, competitively priced products with a quick delivery service and a dedicated customer service team. Our Sales Managers can offer product advice, joint assessments and product demonstrations.

Etac can offer: ll An extensive range of high quality, competitively priced, Immedia manual transfer

products including our SatinSheet and 4WayGlide in-bed systems which can help reduce carer packages ll An award winning range of Bathing and Toileting products including the Etac Clean and Swift Mobile shower/toilet chair ranges which come with a 5 year warranty! ll A full range of Molift Hoists and Slings and ceiling track and gantry hoist systems ll FREE Moving and Handling Solutions Workshops, demonstrating products that are safe, comfortable and easy to use for both recipient and care staff. They are tailored to your needs with participants able to try the products out.

T 0121 561 2222 enquiries@etac.uk.r82.com www.etac.uk.r82.com

Olympus Professional Services Limited

We have a balanced portfolio of Claimant (49%) and Defendant (51%) instructions, which illustrates our professionalism, objectivity, independence and understanding of legal principles and CPR, leading to a good reputation in the field.

With over 170 associates in a range of disciplines including; Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Podiatrists and Dieticians, we aim to provide first class Expert Witnesses. With over 17 years of undertaking cost-effective

assessments, we are uniquely positioned to provide the right experts where ever the location of the claimant. We have undertaken many international cases on many continents: Europe, North America, South America, Australasia and Asia!

All our experts continue to undertake clinical practice either in a statutory or independent setting and many care experts are practicing case managers. We have experts in all countries of the UK and throughout England from Northumbria to Cornwall.

Olympus Professional Services Limited offer a range of back office solutions, such as Pay roll outsourcing, HR, Credit Control, Accounting, Human Resources, Employment Law and Umbrella services to temporary workers and contractors. Our dedicated team of professionals has been providing services to a wide variety of industries, which include public, private, charitable and third sectors for over 15 years. All our staff are experts within their own respective fields, which enables us to offer you the best possible service and quality of work.

We are a trusted umbrella employer and work with many recruitment agencies in the UK. Our products are robust and compliant. This allows you to focus on your assignments/ business. It is our job to focus on you!

Contact T 01733 896439 info@olympusprofessionalserviceslimited.com www.olympusprofessionalserviceslimited.com

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(Pictured) Patricia Lorde, Legal and Compliance Director at Olympus Professional Services with an OT at the show

Floorbed, eliminating bed fall injuries Are you concerned about how to minimise the risk of service users falling from bed? Wondering if there’s something extra that could be done to protect them from risk of injury?

At just over 7cm, the FloorBed is a little higher than a tennis ball. This significantly reduces the impact of a bed fall, transforming it into a roll.

The FloorBed has been trialled in care environments, and has proved capable of reducing the impact of hazardous falls and injuries where traditional interventions have failed.

Unique benefits of the FloorBed include: ll Reduced risk of injury to patient ll Reduced stress and workload for carers ll Reduced costs from falls.

Professional services from professional people Our dedicated team of professionals has been providing professional services to a wide variety of industries for more than 15 years.

Accora is a team bursting with innovation and enthusiasm. We’re passionate about our products and are always on hand to give specialist advice. We’re constantly listening to users, care providers and health professionals, to gain insight into the challenges faced by them and those they care for.

Our vision is to reduce bed fall injuries

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by developing solutions which will have a direct impact on the risk of a fall occurring. For free resources designed to support the elimination of bed fall injuries go to www. stopfallinjuries.org For a comprehensive list of our assistive care products, please visit www.accora.uk.com or call Accora on 01223 206100.

We will support you throughout your engagement with us. This ensures that your solutions is compliant, successful and easy to follow, and where necessary, easy to replicate. Our mantra is “If it’s not good enough for us, it’s not good enough for you!” We offer low risk and compliant solutions tailored to your needs.

We offer Payroll, Accounting, Credit Control, Employment Law, and Human Resources support and services. We are highly experienced, and our solutions are competitive on income, compliant, straight forward and uncomplicated.

All businesses are currently going through major changes as they deal with the current economic climate. We understand that a flexible, adaptable payroll service is essential to support your business.

Please contact us on 01733 896439 Email: info@olympusprofessionalserviceslimited.com www.olympusprofessionalserviceslimited.com

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ExhibitionSpotlight

Assembled Electronic Solutions Design Engineering

Excellence

Assembled Electronic Solutions (AES) specialise in providing design and manufacturing services for both electronic and electro-mechanical products. The business offers a seamless service from initial product concepts through to batch production.

The company operates from its factory in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Its establishment in 2009 saw a concentrated focus on creating better value for customers using innovation, design and technology to push forward new products or to reinvigorate established products.

AES provide services in Innovation, Technical & Product Development, Manufacturing and Project Management.

Their capabilities include Measurement & Control, Sensing, Monitoring, Data Logging, Telemetry, Security & Metering, Cables & Wiring and Software.

The combination of product innovation and advanced design methodology ensures clients receive a maximum return on their investment. AES products have applications in many industries,

Ever since its launch in 2012, the Engineering Design Show has gone from strength to strength; tripling in size and exceeding expectations in regards to both visitor numbers and conference and workshop quality.

including the automotive, aerospace, medical, utilities, defence and process control sectors.

AES recently attended the Engineering Design Show at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, where they showcased their safety equipment and launched their levelling device. They were so delighted with their reception – having sold all their stock and winning the Best Company award at the show – that they have already signed up to the next edition. The Engineering Design Show will be returning to the Ricoh Arena between 21–22 October 2015.

T 01789 204879 info@assemtron.com www.assembled-electronics.com

Despite being around for just three years, the show has firmly established itself as the go-to platform for design engineers. The exhibition provides businesses with the opportunity to connect with the industry’s leading suppliers, conversing with engineers from a variety of manufacturing sectors.

Most attendees vowed to make an appearance at the next show, which is set to be an even greater success.

The distinguished engineering event of the year will be returning to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry between 21-22 October 2015.

The fourth instalment will provide 16 sessions over the two days and the workshop programme will run 20 practical and technical sessions to help design engineers enhance their knowledge of the industry. Once again, the Engineering Design Show will be co-locating with the Electronics Design Show and the Embedded Design Show. www.engineering-design-show.co.uk

Inspiring Buying

Smiling Faces ‘Up in Lights’ range

The Spring Fair is the largest exhibition in the UK, and notably Europe’s leading showcase of home and gift products. Taking place every February at the NEC Birmingham, the annual event has been running for 65 years and acts as the ultimate platform for suppliers to present their current ranges and launch new products.

Smiling Faces officially launched the fabulous ‘Up in Lights’ range in Hall 6 at this year’s Spring Fair. It was our most successful show ever and the orders came in so thick and fast that half way through the show we had reached maximum allocation for the March and April shipments, and were quoting May delivery for new customers! There was a real buzz about the show and customers that had taken Up in Lights prior to the show on test were incredibly complimentary,

The definitive gift trade fair attracts a huge variety of buyers from across the UK and abroad, from independents and supermarkets to department

stores and major multiples.

An incredible 300,000 new products are launched from 3,000 exhibitors each year.

Accessories and Outdoor Living.

Show Sectors include: Contemporary Gift & Home, Greetings & Stationery, Kitchen, Dining & Houseware, Children’s Gifts, Toys & Gadgets, Christmas Gifts, Floral & Seasonal Decorations, Jewellery &

The inspiring event will return in 2016 to provide individuals with the opportunity to source the latest new products and hottest trends in the industry. www.springfair.com

orders waiting for delivery.”

Since the NEC things have got even better, with many customers that didn’t order there and then placing their orders after the show!

saying comments like “it reminds them of the golden age of gift retailing” and that “they rarely had a product range where they have order books full of customer

If you would like details, an agent call, or to order the package directly, please either contact Smiling Faces on: 01444 882323, or through our website: www.smilingfaces.co.uk

Handmade Textile Gifts Dangly Hearts Ltd were delighted to be exhibiting for the first time at Spring Fair 2015 within the design lab area. The exquisite range of heart themed, handmade textile gifts was very well received by visitors to the stand, along with the tissue packs and the rabbit and moon cushion with the ever popular phrase ‘I love you to the moon & back’ embroidered on the front. The new collection of printed cards and tea towels, produced from original stitched designs, also proved a major hit.

Originally set up by Linzi in 2009, whilst nursing as a part time hobby, the business is now a busy full time occupation for husband and wife team, Jason and Linzi.

feel that are suitable for all occasions.

The product range includes small cushions, purses and wash bags, tissue packs, pocket mirrors, key rings, brooches and wheat warmers, concentrating on the gift market for consumers who want something a little bit different but are still price sensitive.

Dangly Hearts is a small, dynamic company designing and handcrafting high quality, heart themed textiles from our studio in the New Forest.

Using linen, cotton and free machine embroidery, we create beautiful, unique gifts with a vintage

If you are interested in becoming a stockist or would like further information, please contact either Linzi or Jason: T 01425 650534 danglyhearts@gmail.com www.danglyhearts.co.uk

Duck to the future!

The idea for Duck Tags was hatched in Cornwall during the autumn of 2014.

Having successfully retailed ducks in various forms for many years we decided on reinventing the product. Ducks had always been personalised with names and latterly given boots or hats made from balsa, but we decided that now was the time for ‘duck couture.’ We set about designing a range of quality outfits that any duck would be proud to be seen in.

No more naked ducks in the corner hiding their modesty with a carefully positioned name tag.

Now your duck can live up to all its expectations and ambitions. Twickenham waits for the feathered ‘Fly Half’ adorned in national team colours flying across the pitch to touch down between the posts.

‘The Old Bill’ keeps order at the game in his silver buttoned policeman's tunic, a veritable ‘Duckson of Dock Green!’

As the rain comes down most of the spectators get wet but it’s literally water off a ducks back for ‘Lovely Weather for Ducks’ buttoned down in her mac and sheltered from the elements in her sou’ wester. Duck Tags have given the ducks wings and clothed them for the 21st century giving retailers the chance to capitalise once again on this most popular of breeds. The initial launch sees 16 ducks hit the shelves this Summer 2015 and with both the quality and humour they will most definitely be flying out.

Many more ideas are in the pipeline to add to this collectable range and after-market

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outfits and accessories are planned. If you’ve had success with ducks in the past then this is guaranteed to appeal.

Contact T 01726 810188 sales@crackinggifts.com www.crackinggifts.com

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Travel & Insurance News

Your Holiday, your way ARC Adventure which offers businesses and organisations the chance to give something back to customers, members, staff and others.

As an organisation your connections will thank you for bringing them a whole new service that removes the stress from their holiday bookings while you reap the rewards. PIT’s services raise your reputation for offering high quality, coveted services that deliver a five star experience. You’ll not only show that you care about the people you do business with, you’ll also generate a generous extra income for your organisation.

ARC Adventure are specialists in adventure travel. With a passionate, dedicated team of experienced travel consultants, ARC ensure they embrace all your needs to create the holiday of your dreams.

Choose from many different experiences and cultures spanning across the globe in places such as Europe, Australia, Africa, America and many more. You are guaranteed a wealth of knowledge as the team delve into creating the perfect adventure for you, whether it be a city break, skiing in the alps or a family cruise, ARC Adventure see all holidays as an adventure. The company also specialise in offering help for student travel.

Combining a personable service with the backing of Not Just Travel, ARC’s mission is to turn their experience and knowledge into holidays that you will remember for years to come.

Not Just Travel Not Just Travel provides services to those who

love to travel. Having sent thousands of people on their travels both here in the UK and abroad, the highly skilled team bring years of experience working with major blue chip organisations on joint ventures and a variety of different projects.

The business has grown year on year and have quickly become the fastest growing travel franchise in the UK. Based in Bournemouth, Not Just Travel strives to make it possible for people

and organisations to profit from the world’s largest industry travel.

As a trading division of Hays Travel Ltd, Not Just Travel are agents for ATOL holders and members of ABTA providing security on all holidays and travel provided by Not Just Travel.

Partners in Travel Partners in Travel are a fantastic aspect of

The Partners in Travel package is perfect for charities, schools, clubs, businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations. Whether looking to make money or offer a value added service, Partners in Travel is for you.

To find out more about ARC Adventure and how Partners in Travel will benefit you, contact Kriss Saunders on: 01531 800388, visit: www.arcadventure.co.uk or www.partnersintravel.co.uk/krisssaunders

Travel and expense management Travel and expense management is a major focus for companies. In view of the recent economic downturn and the increasingly strict regulation on corporate governance, it is even more important for businesses to get their expenses in order.

With the right policy, processes and systems in place, significant gains can be made in terms of efficiency and savings, as well as improved compliance.

According to a report by the Aberdeen Group, an authority on travel and expense management research around the world, only 28% of UKbased businesses have real-time visibility into travel and expense (T&E) and are spending against budget and only 32% are reporting regularly on policy compliance.

Managing your travel and expenses will mean tackling three main areas: policy, processes and systems. Recruiting a service based software support solutions company will help businesses maintain these 3 areas as well as redeeming the benefits of corporate travel, making claims easier and reducing the stress.

Simple, Flexible, Integrated Solutions UK have chosen Traveldoo Technologies UK as its selected go to company for Travel and Expense services due to its

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dedication to provide quality, efficient solutions to support companies in reducing costs and increasing compliance with regulation on corporate governance.

Founded in 2000, Traveldoo is the provider of web and mobile platforms that simplify and optimise business travel and expense management. Used by over 4,000 organisations in over 50 countries, the company offers premier implementation services, tailored training options, effective service delivery and customer support to ensure the successful deployment of Traveldoo solutions.

Their knowledge and expertise in the industry allows them to simplify travel booking and expense reporting, help optimise travel spend and expense management processes and improve risk and crisis management making business travellers’ and travel arrangers’ lives easier.

Traveldoo’s online travel and expense management services are a unique combination

of usability, content, advanced features, personalization and transaction capabilities.

Its booking platforms also help travel agencies, distributors and suppliers grow their online business in an efficient manner.

Renowned for their efficient services, Traveldoo’s solutions include a higher performance business travel search engine, easy to use online booking services and configuration services for dynamic programme management. Services are flexible and responsive to adapt faster to customer demand with premier services and efficient customer support. With client vision innovation and client participation to product development strategy, the company’s services are second to none.

Contact T 0207 019 2780 info@traveldoo.com www.traveldoo.com

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Building News

+THE TIMBER ENGINEERING EXPERTS Scotts Timber Engineering is an exciting new company that has been established in the West Midlands, with the support and resources of a well established and respected family business, Scotts of Thrapston.

This new, innovative company specialises in timber engineering, taking the benefits of environmentally friendly timber as a construction material and exploiting its strengths to achieve 21st century design solutions.

Scotts Timber Engineering personnel have the expertise to design and supply high quality roof trusses, easi-joist metal web beams, spandrel panels, feature trusses and timber frame solutions for almost any application.

+TRUSSED RAFTERS +QUALITY ROOF TRUSSES Roof trusses (or trussed rafters) are widely accepted as an economical method of providing a structural frame for a wide variety of roof profiles. Scotts Timber Engineering, based in the West Midlands, can offer their friendly and expert advice to create a trussed rafter roof for your application, whether domestic housing, commercial or industrial buildings.

At the forefront of modern roofing technology, Scotts is fully committed to upholding the highest industry standards. +WHAT ARE ROOF TRUSSES? Roof trusses are individually designed pre-fabricated timber components made from strength-graded timber and joined together with punched metal plate connectors. They provide a structural framework to support the roof fabric of a building, ceilings and floors. Pre-fabricated timber trussed rafters are used in over 90% of all modern housing developments and an ever increasing proportion of commercial buildings.

Roof Trusses from Scotts Timber Engineering offer the benefit of being manufactured from high grade softwood, a renewable resource, in quality controlled factory conditions to achieve the most efficient design as well as inherent Health and Safety benefits.

+TIMBER SPANDREL PANELS Spandrel panels are offered by Scotts Timber Engineering, as part of their roofing package, to provide the UK construction market with a pre-assembled solution for use in separating walls or external gables.

Spandrel Panels are used to replace the need for a masonry wall, are easy to install and comply with current building regulations, making them an obvious choice for the housebuilding market. +WHY USE SPANDREL PANELS? As timber spandrel panels are manufactured off site, they save valuable time on site and thus are a cost-effective solution for most construction projects. Their main benefits:

• Complement the roof trusses supplied by Scotts Timber Engineering • Takes days, if not weeks, off the build programme • Easy to install, removing the need for masonry walls in the roof space • Bespoke design and manufacture to suit most roof designs • Manufactured to meet all fire and sound requirements, as outlined in the latest building regulations and Robust Details • Energy efficient as timber is a renewable resource • Health and Safety benefits against building high gables walls in blockwork.

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Making the most of mineral resources As a leading provider of specialised mineral materials and services for a range of industrial sectors, Francis Flower recovers, reclaims and recycles material from industry for the benefit of its customers and the environment. With over 50 years’ experience in milling, grinding, blending and storage of fine mineral powders, Francis Flower is equipped to fine mill more than 400,000 tonnes of mineral every year to as low as 40 microns.

Its locations in Somerset, Cheshire and Cambridge, all have extensive silo storage facilities enabling multiple materials to be processed rapidly and without risk of contamination.

Francis Flower is the owner of the innovative UK market leading brand, Gypsol. The environmentally friendly anhydrite flowing screed binder is the forefront of liquid screed development and innovation. The Gypsol brand has grown significantly since its creation two years ago and has gained the majority of the market. Made mainly from a recycled material, Gypsol Screeds offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to labour intensive and problematic traditional sand cement screeds.

Paul Pepper, Managing Director of Francis Flower, commented: “The Gypsol product is a highly useful, innovative creation. Since introducing the product to the market 2 years

ago, we have received a fantastic amount of interest and sales have soared. We provide the basis for your company to produce a high quality floor screed and we create the demand in the market for you to sell into.

“Whether you are an architect, main contractor, self-builder or a flooring contractor, we offer the best advice so you have all the information necessary to maximise the benefit of Gypsol in your project.”

The Solida system from Francis Flower (Northern) Ltd is designed to offer the mass housing market a highly cost-effective, efficient and environmentally friendly floor solution that combines easily accessible, existing technologies in innovative ways.

The first process in changing to the Solida system involves the introduction of underfloor heating technologies into ground and separating floors in combination with GYPSOL based flowing anhydrite floor screeds. For surprisingly little increase in build cost, the Solida system delivers significant improvement in desirability and asset value, increased levels of useable space, reductions in heating operating costs and improvements in energy efficiency.

Currently the mass housing market in general uses solid concrete or suspended type ground floors with timber joisted separating floors. In general the heating systems used are radiator central heating systems. The Solida system seeks to change this, such that the heating systems are underfloor heating on all floors coupled with energy efficient heat sources such as condensing gas boiler systems or renewable heat technologies such as air or ground source heat pumps which may be more appropriate to higher code and carbon neutral developments.

The first principal of the Solida system is therefore the introduction of energy efficient underfloor heating systems along with

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GYPSOL screeds. There are a number of potential positive side effects of this. When a change is made from radiators to underfloor heating the occupier gains more useable space in each room by virtue of the fact that they no longer need to avoid placing furniture against radiators. The generally accepted figure for this is 8% to 10% more useable space. This offers a number of practical and commercial opportunities to the house builder.

Paul explained: “We have seen based on evaluations by, and discussions with, major house builders that the use of underfloor heating, given the above points offers greater desirability to purchasers. In some markets this has enabled the builder to offer higher asset value to buyers.

using anhydrite screeds can improve the co-efficient of performance of an underfloor heating system by up to 25%. Additionally flow temperatures can be reduced by some 40 to 50 Celcius compared to the temperatures required for radiator systems or some 10 to 15 Celcius compared to underfloor heating systems in traditional sand cement screeds.

This all adds to the desirability and helps justify a higher selling price. This also helps the builder to achieve higher code levels where required and to gain extra code credits in coded sustainable developments.

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“The system offers added value due to increased useable floor space, improved desirability and “kerb appeal,” reduced energy use and subsequent cost savings to occupiers/owners, improved environmental profile and future proof design for higher code values.”

The use of GYPSOL based screeds over the underfloor heating systems reduces the operating costs of the heating system.

Tests using efficient and correctly designed underfloor heating systems have shown that

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GYPSOL anhydrite screed binder: The new name from an established manufacturer:

• Offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to labour intensive and problematic traditional sand cement screeds

• Can be used with or without underfloor heating • Well suited to all building types.

Whether you are an architect, designer, main contractor, self builder or a flooring contractor, our website is designed to ensure that you have at your fingertips all of the information neccessary to maximise the benefit of GYPSOL screed in your project.

We will be attending at the following shows: 26th–29th March 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – NEC Birmingham

25th–27th September 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Excel London

6th–8th October 2015 UK Construction Week – NEC Birmingham

24th–25th October 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Edinburgh

6th–8th November 2015 The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Northern (Harrogate)

10th–11th November 2015 Greenbuild Expo – Manchester

21st–22nd November 2015

The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show – Southwest (Somerset/Bath)

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Security News

An accountable security company Acclaimed Security is an awardwinning security provider which has gone from strength to strength ever since its establishment back in 2002.

The company, based in Leeds, has the capability to offer businesses all over the country a whole host of security measures, including Key Holding and Alarmed Response, CCTV Monitoring, Mobile Patrols and Security Guarding.

Acclaimed Security has a dedicated work team of specially trained officers, guards and office staff on hand to protect individual companies and their personnel. The respected suppliers boast some of the highest accreditations in the industry, utilising the most up-to-date technology and ensuring complete compliance with pre-agreed security plans to allow peace of mind for each client.

Their award-winning GuardSafe product has fast become a highly valued asset within the industry, as the unique tool alerts companies and their clients that a guard is present at the site (within seconds of their arrival). This advanced item of technology verifies that the guard is where they should be; providing customers with an assurance that their business is being properly patrolled and safely supervised.

According to Roy Unwin, Managing Director of Acclaimed Security, this is one of the main benefits of the equipment: “One of the biggest problems in this area relates to the certainty of results – most people can’t be sure whether the people they hire can be trusted to do a good job,” he explained.

“Security guards can get tired and fed up whilst working 12 hour shifts and drop to sleep – at Acclaimed Security this won’t happen because our routines and systems are specifically designed to tackle this issue. Our technology can track precise movements through hourly calls, mobile responses and periodic checks, with the GuardSafe troll logging system operating on a realtime basis.

“This ensures that clients have access to the specific times of calls and patrols – meaning they can rest assured the job is being done properly and that both premises and occupants are safe and free from intrusion. This is an extremely unique feature because it usually isn’t possible to check what is happening at an establishment right there and then.”

As well as the Manned Guarding Services, Key Holding and Alarmed Response Services are also available. This is designed explicitly for instances whereby property is left unoccupied for any period of time and out-of-hours access is likely to be required.

Policies can be put into place to ensure the correct individuals have access to the premises at any time, upon the specifications decided by the company. This service is a safe, trustworthy and extremely cost-effective solution to issue that often preoccupies many businesses.

(Pictured) Roy Unwin, Managing Director of Acclaimed Security

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The security specialist employs a mobile fleet of both marked and unmarked vehicles operated by trained officers utilising video recording equipment to ensure properties are kept safe and secure, reducing crime and increasing awareness. This service, which merges the advantages of high visibility deterrence with

immediate response capabilities, can be tailored specifically to suit individual needs.

According to Roy, the fact they are an instant response company makes them further stand out from their competitors: “We have a reputation for getting to locations immediately once alarms are triggered; this speed of response makes us a superior organisation as in some cases it can take hours for organisations to arrive.”

Acclaimed Security’s security measures have been utilized by a number of industrial and commercial outlets and well-regarded blue-chip companies including Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds City Council, Freight Liner, Tarmac, Seabrook Crisps, Vion Foods, Brake Brothers and Liberty Living. Their extensive customer base is testament to the industry leading standard of service offered by Acclaimed Security.

Indisputably, security is of paramount importance for any business, and all safety equipment and procedures should be reviewed regularly in order to keep ahead of the times and ensure current systems are fit for the job in hand and won’t be compromised.

With Acclaimed Security you can rest assured that this innovative and revolutionary system will guard your valuable commodities and premises with the highest possible degree of reliability and professionalism.

Avoid the unnecessary and preventable expense of great personal cost and loss by getting in touch with Acclaimed Security today – you won’t regret it.

Contact Roy Unwin, Managing Director 07711 693600 royunwin@acclaimed-security.com Richard McElroy, Sales Manager 07912 772862 richard@acclaimed-security.com Stacey Peterkin, Operations Manager 07425 628111 staceypeterkin@acclaimedsecurity.com T 0113 217 2259 info@acclaimed-security.com www.acclaimed-security.com

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If you’re looking for a Leeds security firm with over a decade of experience, you’ve come to the right place At Acclaimed Security, we boast some of the highest SIA accreditations in the industry and use the most innovative and effective security procedures to ensure your peace of mind. Each one of our security guards is thoroughly vetted and checked, and high staff loyalty rates mean that we know each of our security guards on a personal basis.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE 99 Advanced technology ensures 100% compliance with agreed security plan 99 Experienced, qualified and well vetted staff 99 Personal and professional service from the moment we answer the phone

SERVICES INCLUDE 99 Manned guarding 99 Mobile patrols 99 Key holding and alarmed response.

Acclaimed Security are pleased to announce that they are now partners with TAG GUARD

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Building, Health & Safety News

Specialist supplier HFS-Fleetcam meets the need for growing safety requirements on commercial vehicles When manoeuvring commercial vehicles at low speed there is an increased risk of injuring pedestrians or damaging your vehicle and surrounding objects. This is especially challenging for high cabs with limited vision. Not only that, if you run a fleet of commercial vehicles, even the smallest scrape can cost thousands in damages, lost productivity and legal bills.

Operators looking to work with Transport for London, certain London Boroughs and large-scale infrastructure schemes like CrossRail, are also increasingly finding the requirement to install additional safety equipment on their vehicles to comply with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FLOR).

Research* has shown that in-vehicle camera systems can dramatically reduce at-risk driving behaviours by 50-70%. This leads to safer, more efficient and more ethical driving. Fleet operators can also benefit from greater productivity and reduced insurance premiums after installing vehicle safety cameras.

HFS-Fleetcam offers specialist advice to help businesses understand the steps they need to take to be compliant, then supplying and installing the latest safety equipment into their vehicles. It has one of the most comprehensive range of vehicle CCTV camera systems and proximity detection equipment in the UK and a team of experienced engineers on hand to

install and service them.

Ranges include Traffic Angel – from the StepProtect front and Traffic Sense nearside safety sensor systems (to reduce accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians) to the TA1 camera and sensor combination and the TA2 multichannel vehicle digital video recording system to provide the crucial evidence needed in the event of an incident.

Also the Mi-Witness HD Vehicle CCTV Accident Recording System for private vehicles and small fleets as well as specialist systems for buses and trailers.

HFS-Fleetcam on: 01732 222226 www.hfs-fleetcam.co.uk *Kent & Medway Camera Safety Partnership

Slanetrac Engineering With roots dating back to 1988, Slanetrac Engineering was officially established in 2010.

Today, from the headquarters near Slane, Ireland, the company are leading manufacturers, developers and producers of specialist mini track dumpers and peripherals for mini diggers and hedge cutters. They also specialise in specialist manufacturing and one off custom engineering jobs.

When asked about the company’s plans for the future, Patrick concluded: “We are continuously looking to improve and develop our current product range, providing our loyal customers with new and innovative solutions and expand into more countries worldwide.

“We aim to increase the number of products we manufacture and would also like to break into new markets in which we currently haven’t sold to, such as the American and Scandinavian markets.”

Patrick Owens, the Managing Director of Slanetrac, formed the company bringing with him 25 years of experience in the engineering business. Patrick commented: “With our background in machinery and design, we have inside knowledge of machinery and what the operator wants from our products. This allows us to design the products that give our customers the most efficient, robust and cost-effective product that they possibly can.”

Slanetrac will be appearing at a number of tradeshows this year including LAMMA, Intermat in Paris and Plantworx in June.

For more information, please feel free to call: 00353 469024858 or log onto: www.slanetrac.ie for a full product portfolio.

Using their vast experience in the industry,

Slanetrac only manufacture products to the highest of standards, using only the finest components, all built in-house at their impressive manufacturing facility.

The newest addition to the range is the Slanetrac RB80 Steel Wire Brush Mini Digger Attachment.

It is suitable for diggers from 1 ton to 7.5 tons

and offers fast, efficient cleaning of large areas.

The Slanetrac RB80 Steel Wire Brush Mini Digger Attachment offers many advantages over power washing including; consistent surface finish, fast effective cleaning without the mess of water and eradicating the damage done to grouting between joints that often gets washed out during the power washing process.

Dolwin Imagine the freedom to layout the room as you wish, Imagine no wall clutter of unslightly radiators, Imagine speaking to someone who can make this a reality, Begetube can and will release your imagination.

Begetube Heating Systems design, supply highly-efficient underfloor heating systems. Our technical expertise is legendary, as is our customer service. Contact us today for some warm tips on heating your home.

Please telephone 01463 246600 Email: info@begetube.co.uk | www.begetube.co.uk Begetube UK Ltd, 14 Carsegate Road, Inverness IV3 8EX

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Gray

Established 1969 All aspects of Tree Work, Surveys and Reports to BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, demolition and construction – Recommendations including carrying out large landscaping schemes.

Tel: 01892 853232 • Fax: 01892 853434 Email: enquiries@dolwinandgray.co.uk www.dolwinandgray.co.uk

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Industrial News

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

The system can pump up to 420 litres per minute at 83 bar pressure or up to 200 litres per minute at 100 bar pressure.

Installing three Hydra-Cell pumps means three times the flow as they are true positive displacement pumps. This is not the case in a centrifugal pump system. With HydraCell pumps the flow is maintained but the friction losses manifest themselves in increased system pressure.

The multiple pump system where all three pumps take suction from a common manifold and discharge into a common header is reported to be ideal in situations where some flow needs to be maintained continuously and system shutdown is not an option. Minimal routine maintenance requirements can be easily accommodated while maintaining up to 60% of the rated flow and should a pump or motor go down it can be replaced while the rest of the system is still functioning.

The system produces a virtually pulseless flow and is extremely accurate, exceeding the performance requirements of API 675 in terms of flow repeatability, steady state accuracy and linearity.

Some users choose the three pump option using two pumps to achieve service while keeping one for back-up. In many instances, where footprint is not an issue, the three pump approach can save on acquisition costs and energy costs while improving the overall reliability and efficiency of the system.

Contact T 01252 816847 sales@wannerint.com www.hydra-cell.eu

Milestone for Cannock laser cutter of Industrial Laser Users (AILU) and in 1999 we became accredited to BS 9001 for quality management.

It seems hardly credible that at the beginning of this year Laser Process had been providing laser cutting services to UK manufacturers for twenty-five years.

ALL MAKES, MODELS, SIZES RETAIL MACHINES AT TRADE PRICES

FINANCE AVAILABLE

2-5 years from £25 per week

Ever since day one we have been a leading company in the industry and have grown to be one of the biggest. In 1995, we were a founding member of the Association

Contact T 01543 495000 sales@laserprocess.co.uk www.laserprocess.co.uk

Bradshaw Electric Vehicles and its representative for the SEE Market, Wawa LLC Croatia are pleased to have run a pilot at Croatia’s biggest tourism company, Valamar Riviera.

• Electric • Gas • Diesel

We can also offer finance packages, geared to your business requirements

1990 was the year when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, the US and UK invaded Iraq, Nelson Mandela was released from prison and the UK was battling with Poll tax rioters.

Technology has progressed substantially over the years and Laser Process has always invested in the latest machinery to ensure that we are able to offer the best possible service to our customers. Compared to the machines available when we started, those of today are bigger, more powerful and faster and the cut quality is better.

Vehicle trialled for new Valamar Isabella Island Resort 4* in Croatia

NEW & USED FORKLIFTS www.multiliftsales.co.uk

We can finance our own deals over 12 months at 0% interest

We have always taken our customer relationships seriously, to the extent where we class our customers as our friends and our commitment is to ensure that we do all we can to help them flourish. We have many customers who have been with us since we began.

• Counterbalance Forklifts • Reach Trucks • Sideloaders • Pedestrian Stackers Bendi/Flexi Articulated

07979243004/07968151223 info@multiliftsales.co.uk

Wawa LLC took the Tow Tractor T800 and PT50, together with wheelie bin transporter, on a trial basis to demo to client, Valamar, for use in Poreč, Croatia, at a new resort called Valamar Isabella Island Resort 4*, which is under construction and scheduled for opening in Spring 2015.

Bradshaw’s Tow Tractor T800 was demonstrated for use in waste management, whilst the pedestrian controlled PT50 was for hospitality services.

The Tow Tractor T800 can tow up to 8,000kg, whilst the PT50 has a tow load capacity of 500kg and a payload capacity of 250kg.

Valamar Isabella Island Resort is 4 star and

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only 5 minutes by boat from the renowned tourist centre of Poreč.

From spring 2015, guests will be able to revel in a traffic free island resort with abundant flora, an array of beaches and a noble history. Everything in the new Valamar Isabella Island Resort, from its vast range of accommodation in the active or relaxing parts of the island, the great Valamar service and dining choices to sports and entertainment activities for all age groups and preferences, will be perfectly balanced to provide an unforgettable holiday.

T 01780 782621 www.bradshawelectricvehicles.co.uk

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Industrial Classified

Weber

Contact 01875 611611 sales@weber.co.uk

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Manufacturing: Raw materials, main assembly, finished product, packaging and pallets, we are right where you need us You may be adopting bar coding system to improve productivity or track inventory to reduce wastage and cost. You may need to comply with standards and regulations that are constantly altering. Weber Marking Systems can provide solutions to reduce waste and improve cost controls at all stage of the manufacturing process. Improved track and trace with bar code systems or RFID can improve your raw material handling, parts identification for assembly and maintain real-time inventory control of finished products.

How has Weber provided solutions in manufacturing?

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Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels for product and case labelling Parts identification labels for assembly RFID solutions for non visual inventory control Complete packing line solutions from product to pallet.

Weber Marking Systems offer a wide range of hardware, software, materials and expertise to meet your specific coding and labelling needs. Weber Marking Systems provides integrated labelling solutions that are uniquely engineered to ensure precise product identification and packing line operations. Many manufacturing companies have utilised Weber’s wide range of integrated systems. Each is uniquely engineered to address a specific application, yet flexible enough to fit seamlessly into an existing packaging line. Contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives today to talk through your specific requirements.

Weber Packaging Solutions UK, Macmerry Industrial Estate, Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland EH33 1HD

www.weber.co.uk

HEDGE TRIMMERS Suitable for Mini-Diggers

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HS Conversion Kit Available to interchange HS55 Saw Head and HS55 Plastic Flail

HT1000 HS55

Simply attach the four specially designed splashblade magnets to the shower curtain and water escape is a thing of the past.

Plastic Flail

Cutting Diameter-550mm Will cut up to 25mm Excavator Range-2.5-7.5 ton

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Are you worried about the damage water leaks cause in your bathrooms and shower areas? or the costly clean-up and redecorating? but you still want to keep your existing shower curtains...at last there is a solution.

Splashblade is an elegant white, anodised or chrome finished aluminium profile with a stainless steel insert that is simply attached to the wall adjacent to the shower head by industrial grab adhesive tape.

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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF OUR BRAND NEW PLASTIC SPLASHBLADE THAT NOW GIVES TWO OPTIONS FOR THE FIXING OF THE SHOWER CURTAIN, ONE BEING THE ORIGINAL MAGNET SYSTEM,THE OTHER BEING A FIXED CLIP, LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW VIDEO TO COME SHORTLY.......!

Founded in Sheffield – the home of quality manufacturing in the UK – Splashblade Products draw on the South Yorkshire heritage to create beautiful, practical yet affordable bathroom solutions for customers in the UK and around the world.

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Industrial Classified L E K

Official sponsors of

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LUBRICATION ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE

At Acclaimed Security, we boast some of the highest SIA accreditations in the industry and use the most innovative and effective security procedures to ensure your peace of mind. Each one of our security guards is thoroughly vetted and checked, and high staff loyalty rates mean that we know each of our security guards on a personal basis.

As the UK distributors of Beka-Max lubrication systems LEK’s trained fitters can design, supply, fit and repair your lubrication systems on site throughout the UK. We offer a full range of spares parts, pipe and fittings.

Our company are proud to have been in business for over 20 years and our knowledge has helped our customers maintain their machinery. Our fitters are trained in the BekaMax factory in Germany. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.

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An easy to use simple app which is installed on the workers phone. Includes GPS to help track and trace the location of the lone worker.

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Sole-Mates® massaging insoles have been clinically proven to:

Using our own Titanium tube, TPL has added the Backersafe range of energy saving.

Industrial tank heaters, 9-18kW, available for microbreweries etc. Ex-stock on our website.

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For more information on flood management solutions relevant to your circumstances contact the team on 01923 518582, email enquiries@aquobex.com or visit www.aquobex.com

T: 01243 379204 www.mmpelectrovibe.com

APT FABRICS

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.

T 02842 758661 www.aptfabrics.co.uk

Don’t let back or foot pain make your life or job a misery!

Energy saving Titanium water heaters from stock

Manufactured to the latest issue of BSEN 60335-2-73, Backersafe heaters feature a standard low cost thermostat with an additional reset button thermostat in series which ensures the heater is isolated from the mains supply should the primary stat. fail.

T 0871 288 4213 www.draytontank.co.uk

Staffordshire Ecological Services Ltd

slimlite double glazing

Titanium sheathed immersion heaters to its product range for use in hard water areas.

Specialists in Water Storage Tanks

SES

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Allowing them to set up and clear jobs and most importantly raise an alarm if facing a risk.

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Drayton Tank & Accessories Ltd

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Commercial testing laboratories

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knee & knee pain

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for Plantar Fasciitis, Morton’s Neuroma, Bunions and Heel Spurs ●● Increase circulation to the feet and lower legs by more than 50%

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The best solution to your drill sharpenening and filtration needs The premier service provider in the Life Science & Biotech sector, providing customer service which is second to one.

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Weber Packaging Solutions provides high-quality labelling and coding solutions for all industry sectors of the UK market, for any surface and shape imaginable.

Our extensive range of services from label printers and applicators to special bespoke labelling systems and RFID systems to inkjet coders.

Barcode software and operating supplies such as labels, color ribbons or ink enhance the product range, along with our exceptional customer support services with suitable financing and customer training.

T 01875 611611 sales@weber.co.uk www.weber.co.uk

Weber

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To see how your business could not only survive the current economic winter but grow; contact Ascend Business Consulting now

info@abconsulting.co.uk Phone: 0845 413 3692

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01923 219122

Our product range includes: ●● Mica Heaters ●● Nozzle Heaters ●● Cartridge Heaters ●● Ceramic Knuckle Heater ●● Thermocouples

• Up to 30% reduction of joint cost • Halves fastener inventory • Reduces labour and insertion costs • Compatible with most press tool types • Vibration resistant • Reusable with zero insertion torque.

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Commitment to Excellence

Weber Packaging Solutions Solutions UK is proud to present its highly esteemed and industry acclaimed Commitment to Excellence Profile to Weber Packaging Solutions.

The company is renowned for supplying top quality labelling and coding solutions for all industry sectors of the UK market, for every imaginable surface and shape.

Their experience in the field has enabled them to become a significant innovator in all processes involving labels, including their design, manufacture and distribution.

Their prominence in the industry has resulted in Weber operating on an international level, with facilities all around the globe. These subsidiaries are situated in the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Thailand, Australia, Germany, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Austria, Canada, Denmark and the Netherlands.

Patrick Hughes, General Manager at Weber commented: “Since our founding in 1932, we have grown into an international labelling leader. From our world headquarters and manufacturing facility in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and other plants worldwide, we provide products and solutions for over 50,000 companies.”

Weber’s extensive range of products includes Blank & Printed Self-Adhesive Labels, Thermal-Transfer Label Printers, Thermal Inkjet Coders & Foils, Packaging Label Applicators, Packaging Printer-Applicator Systems, Legitronic Barcode Labelling Software, Legimax Bespoke Labelling Software and Barcode, Scanning & Verification Systems.

Their company’s capabilities include: RFID Track & Trace System Solutions, Complete Systems Repairs & Maintenance, Labelling Software Support, Labelling Systems & Packaging Consultancy and Traceability Solutions & Products.

Customer support representatives can provide free quotes, and if necessary, onsite inspections can be arranged at no extra cost in order to establish where clients can make significant cost reductions throughout their labelling and coding processes.

The well-informed and highly experienced personnel at Weber have the proficiency to solve any labelling and coding concerns due to their detailed knowledge in the area of data collection systems, labelling software and materials. The specialists are on hand to assist clients with any of their hardware, software and application queries that demand prompt attention, and high-speed label presses and an extensive library of dies ensure they

have the competency to see through the completion of these comprehensive solutions.

Patrick stated: “The essence of good customer service is forming a relationship with customers. Over the years Weber has learned that good customer service is the lifeblood of any business. Our customers know that the answers to all their questions are just a phone call away.”

Weber can apply their products and services to various sectors, including: Manufacturing, Food & Drink, Logistics, Automotive, Marketing, Pharmaceutical, Retail & Clothing, Information Technology, Chemical, Horticultural/Agricultural, Security and Healthcare.

Regardless of the segment involved, Weber are guaranteed to form strong partnerships with their customers in order to gain a better grasp on what application is required and to establish how they can best improve their businesses.

When discussing future plans, Patrick concluded: “As a worldwide company we are continually investing in large scale projects to enhance and expand the product range. Our main goal is to ensure that every customer always finds it a pleasure to do business with Weber.”

Contact T 01875 611111 sales@weber.co.uk www.weber.co.uk

Weber Packaging Solutions provides high-quality labelling and coding solutions for all industry sectors of the UK market, for any surface and shape imaginable.

Our extensive range of services from label printers and applicators to special bespoke labelling systems and RFID systems to inkjet coders.

Barcode software and operating supplies such as labels, color ribbons or ink enhance the product range, along with our exceptional customer support services with suitable financing and customer training.

T 01875 611611 sales@weber.co.uk www.weber.co.uk

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