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New innovation lab proactively demonstrates the benefits of robots in manufacturingOmron has opened a new Robotic Innovation Lab at the company’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes. The lab, which represents an investment of £600,000 with a creation of five new jobs, is set to demonstrate how robots can be a boon to the UK manufacturing industry, as well as providing customers with a realistic overview of how robots can enhance their own individual applications.
Manufacturers across the UK are enthusiastic about the potential of robots to increase productivity and as a solution to the current industry-wide labour shortage. But, at the same time, they are reluctant to make a substantial initial capital investment without assurance that it will provide a definite ROI for their own unique application. The Omron robotics innovation lab provides those customers with a ‘proof-of-concept’ demonstration that will replicate their application in every conceivable detail prior to making any financial commitment.
Dan Rossek, Marketing Manager at Omron UK, comments, “Many of the manufacturers that we meet see robots as the ideal solution to the problems they are currently facing,
such as difficulties in recruiting qualified, experienced personnel. The new Robotic Innovation Lab provides a platform that can be quickly configured to give an accurate representation of the impact that robots will actually have on the customer’s own production line, as well as allowing us to demonstrate how our other products can be quickly integrated to increase the benefits provided by the robots. The lab also gives us a better understanding of our customers’ needs & provides a powerful tool that helps convert interested leads into satisfied customers.”
Contact: Daniel Rossek, Omron Electronics LtdDirect: 01908 [email protected]: 0870 752 0861F 01908 [email protected]
The Charles Endirect PoleStar Belisha
The Charles Endirect PoleStar Belisha is designed to enhance road safety. The company was selected as one of our Top Exhibitors at Traffex Seeing is believing. Charles Endirect’s Belisha products have been established for over 20 years meeting British and European standards. Unlike some offers to the market we feel it is important to illuminate the Belisha globe to those standards of brightness and uniformity of illumination. The quality of LED is important to give a good service life in flashing units and non-flashing Belisha, which are used for Central Reservations and are required to operate 24 hours per day.
The development of the new PoleStar LED light-engine is a result of our designers taking advantage of
improvements in the LED market. It has allowed us to position the light source at the base of the globe to give a brighter more even illumination of the globe to provide 360° visibility. The LED Halo is designed to comply with Traffic Sign Regulations & Guidance.
The new design of our Anti-Vandal Gallery combined with driver-controller with dill-switch controlled options allows us to offer flexibility for customers. Our pedestrian spotlight and Halo options can be fitted to the Anti-Vandal Gallery with Belisha after initial installation. The Halo is cast aluminium body with clear lens, sealed to IP66.
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Andersen Products: Sterilisation solutions since 1956Providing the life sciences industry with Ethylene Oxide (EtO) sterilisation solutions for over six decades, Andersen Products is the world’s leading expert and innovator in its field, supplying to over 6,000 active users worldwide.
Its EOGas Series 4 steriliser allows healthcare facilities to sterilise almost anything their autoclave can’t, as well as anything it can. It can be used to sterilise the most delicate devices (electronic or electrical instruments, endoscopes, plastic and rubber items), but also complex-shaped items or instruments with long lumens.
This EOGas Series 4 cabinet is a 50 °C or 30 °C cycle bench top steriliser with active aeration. The unit has 4 available cycles – the fastest being just 3½ hours at 50 °C. The EOGas Series 4 steriliser is the fastest EtO steriliser available, delivering 10-6 SAL and requires minimal installation – just a 2.6cm PVC hose to the outside and a wall plate fixing which is also provided. The unit also benefits from not requiring water or vacuum lines.Currently Andersen Products is
offering its EOGas Series 4 solutions at a special discounted price of £12,000 – a massive saving against the £18,060 (excluding VAT) standard price. Contact the team using the following details to make the most of this offer today.
ContactT +44 (0)1255 [email protected]
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Using our lead generation platform, enabling real-time bidding that’s faster than Google for generating high converting sales leads, you only pay per genuine lead, not for the Google click costs.
Our platform combines the best in local search, with the approval of Google, to deliver industry leading sales conversions. Our analytics platform tracks your leads right through to sale, so you know the value of the leads we generate and get intelligence, including call recordings of each of your customer leads.
Join companies including Europcar, Connells Estate Agents, Mr. Electric, and Loans2Go to generate sales from local search using eSales Hub.
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RTI’s Connext 6
Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connectivity company, recently announced the newest release of its Connext product suite, Connext 6. Connext 6 includes the first connectivity software designed to accelerate the development and deployment of highly autonomous systems. It provides developers with the advanced technology they need to address the complex data distribution challenges of Level 4 and Level 5 autonomy. Connext 6 offers the only standards-based framework to support autonomous vehicle development.
Makers of autonomous systems are able to address key technical challenges with Connext 6, including effective management of high-bandwidth sensor data, simple integration with standardised interfaces, and optimised security, including for safety-critical systems. New features are compatible and interoperable across RTI’s Connext product suite: Connext DDS Secure, Professional, Micro, and Cert.
With Connext 6, autonomous vehicle developers can now efficiently distribute large volumes of sensor data to autonomous system applications, including sensing, perception, visualisation, mapping and display data. Connext 6 features new mechanisms for sending and receiving these large data samples.
Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) incorporate components provided by Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, which can lead to integration and security challenges. Connext 6 provides a data-centric, interoperable framework that supports all of the operating systems and processor families. RTI’s software also supports use of the DDS standard in both the Robotic Operating System (ROS2) and the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform.
Download a free 30 day trial of the latest, fully-functional Connext DDS software today: www.rti.com/downloadsFor more information on Connext DDS and a full list of new features, please visit: www.rti.com/products/connext-6
Get a grip with MacWet gloves
Specialising in the design and production of gloves that perform equally in wet and dry weather conditions, MacWet’s ‘all grip, no slip’ gloves have built up an exceptional reputation, and their products are currently being used in over 35 varied sports worldwide by some of the top professionals.
The unique design and use of materials ensure no matter the conditions, you’re in complete control, with grip that won’t let you down even in the harshest conditions, while offering unparalleled sensitivity and full touchscreen interactivity; ensuring that perfect trigger pull, faultless button press for professional photographers out in extreme conditions, and confidence controlling the reigns of the horse during events and races.
MacWet gloves are available in 2 styles both with a choice of 13 sizes, 5 colours and 2 cuff lengths – they are even machine!
● The Micromesh glove – developed for warmer weather – aids in the circulation of air flow over the hand. The unique Aquatec® fabric responds to moisture and climate change, giving maximum grip, sensitivity, feel and comfort at all times, no matter how wet or humid.
● The Climatec® was developed to give the same ‘all grip, no slip’ and sensitivity associated with MacWet gloves while also protecting the hands from the harsh elements. As well as using Aquatec® fabric, the Climatec® gloves offer increased warmth and comfort with wind proof, water resistant & fleece lined materials.
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The Animation Guys are proud to be a world-class animation and video production company, based in London, and are committed to producing thoughtful and engaging content that connects businesses to their audience in innovative ways. The company’s video services include but are not limited to: explainer videos, corporate videos, testimonials, video marketing strategies and social media videos.
The team comprises of several animators and motion graphic designers who can work
with 2D/3D animation, motion graphics and stop motion, to help bring a client’s brief to life. At the initial stage, clients will be introduced to the animation team to discuss ideas, a plan of action and the clients intended audience. This is followed
by the production of an encoded script and storyboard, which aids in the creation of the video, undertaken by the company’s talented animation team. If you would like to get in touch with The Animation Guys, call them on the number listed below, or, to view an extensive range of their video services, visit their website.
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Loxit Ltd: Leading designers & manufacturers of technology mount solutionsBusiness and Industry Today is pleased to present Loxit Ltd as our AV & IT Technology Company of the Year. Loxit are proud to be one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of products that secure, mount and manage equipment being integrated into professional environments – solving AV and IT technology problems through original design solutions.
Loxit Ltd featured in our publication only a few short months ago as our AV & IT Technology Company of the Month because of their incredible and innovative AV and IT secure mount and management systems. Following them closely it quickly became clear they’d be our choice for our AV & IT Technology Company of the Year award.
Before we reveal more about Loxit Ltd below and their latest ranges, we had the opportunity to discuss with John Whittle, Director at Loxit Ltd, how things have been for them this past year.
“We’ve been busy! The focus in 2018 has been the release of our new AV furniture product ranges which include the huddle space desking, height adjustable desking and lecterns. We’ve also released the Mobile Magic Carpet interactive floor system and expanded our video wall mount range, with new screen mount products to complement our current electric height adjustable ranges. The Mobile Magic Carpet and Mobile Magic Mirror sees us selling our first plug and play integrated systems, which is really exciting.”
Loxit creates solutions for 4 key product areas:
Electric and fixed display mountsHi-Lo™ electric height adjustable mount solutions for touch screens, video walls, projectors and whiteboards that allow users access to the presentation equipment whilst being able to electrically adjust to the exact height. These are well engineered and incorporate many useful design features such as in built power and cable management. They are used extensively throughout all workplace environments to aid presentations and training, where large and heavy screens must be raised and lowered safely for the optimum working height.
iPad, tablet, laptop charging, data transfer and securityMobile device security and management – Loxit facilitate the roll out of mobile devices across large enterprises, where the security, storage and charging solutions need to provide fast data management within discreet, secure storage. The range of devices is quite varied, from tablets and laptops to phones, VR headsets and other cutting edge tech.
Integrated furniture with connectivityLoxit’s most recent innovation takes workplace furniture and integrates/connects the place you work directly into AV systems that surrounds you. The range revolves around 4 products:1. Hive™ Huddle space desking solutions for small,
intimate meetings, bringing communication and connectivity via a large screen, perfect for presenting and VC meetings. Hive also features mobile device charging, enabling the easy use of these your technology at all times.
2. Workspace™ is an electric, height adjustable desk range that can be customised to include mobile device power management options.
3. Spotlight™ is an electric, height adjustable lectern. It’s all about comfort – ensuring the presenter is completely comfortable with their technology to hand and the lectern at the perfect height for them. It incorporates connectivity for in-promptu presentations and can be fully integrated with AV controls in a permanent presentation environment.
4. The Command™ desks allow users to fully control the entire AV environment. These ‘smart’ desks incorporate connectivity into the built-in 19” AV rack, secured behind a lockable door, all discretely hidden away within the neat, modern design.
Mobile interactive floor projection systemAlongside these exciting products sits new immersive technologies, where the multi award-winning Magic Carpet interactive floor projection system offers a plug and play, multi-sensory experience. The Magic Carpet mixes visual, audio and user movement to create a large (up to 3.6m x 2.7m) interactive area across any surface. Control is simple – there’s hundreds on built-in apps and you can easily create your own content in minutes, making this a quick and easily accessible solution, that is also completely mobile.
The Future of Loxit LtdWith an uncertain year for the UK with Brexit looming we wanted to ask how Loxit feels about the current market. Being such a successful company and having gone from strength to strength over the years,
it’s no surprise that they have plans in place and are still extensively planning for their future. They recognise clients are the most important aspect of their business and so everything they do is to ensure they can still produce the best quality solutions at the right price. John explains in more detail.
“Brexit has already affected our sector significantly. We are UK manufacturers and as the UK does not produce raw materials any more, we are inextricably tied to the US dollar whose exchange rate fluctuations have had a negative effect on our raw material costs.”
“Brexit will bring challenges and changes for every business. The biggest issue we all face is the uncertainty of the situation. Until such time as there are clear and comprehensive guidelines available it’s difficult to have a definitive plan.”
“We have developed contingencies around the possible outcomes including forward ordering and over stocking at fixed prices, trying our best to be pro-active rather than re-active. But until we have clear and transparent sight of what Brexit will look like, we also remain ‘alert’. We have large stock holdings and facilities to maintain supply, so if there are issues with customs checks and border delays, we have planned ahead, ensuring the continued supply of all our ranges we’re well stocked and don’t foresee any supply disruption for our customers.”
“Our short-term plans for the future are to develop new acoustic insulated meeting spaces for open plan offices. We are already designing modular systems for businesses to easily roll out. These are integrated with unified communications technology.”
“Long-term is more complicated but we are looking at the way we can help improve the health and wellbeing of people in education and the workplace. The integration of tech will become more and more sophisticated, and it’s important that these important services are available to all, whatever
personal physical challenges there may be.”
Finally we like to ask how companies feel when they receive our Company of the Year awards and so that’s exactly what we did.
“It’s great to have our hard work recognised. Individually we often receive good feedback from our customers, which is great, but there’s something special about external bodies recognising what we’re doing. It’s great for the whole team, everyone is passionate about what they do, working together, supporting one another, it’s that collective delivery that has helped us achieve this kind of recognition. We do it because we love it, but when that is formally acknowledged, it’s really nice. Thank you very much.”
I am sure we will be seeing even more of Loxit Ltd in the future, and we shall look forward to keeping a close eye on their newest innovations and products and seeing them grow and expand even further. For more information on the range of products Loxit offer don’t hesitate to visit their website below, and if your need is a little more bespoke then call the friendly expert team who’ll happily talk through your needs and come up with a solution that will exceed expectation.
T 01625 856801www.loxit.com
AV & IT Technology Company of the Year
L-R: Heather Whittle, Andrew Bertenshaw, Nina Cassidy, Sarah Allen, James Baskerville, Andy Whittle, Graham Hill, John Whittle, Nicola Taylor & Nathan Taylor accept the Company of the Year Award
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Khaos Control: Chaos controlledIt is with great pride that Business and Industry Today announces Khaos Control as our clear choice winner of this year’s Business Management Solutions Company of the Year. Khaos Control continues to impress with their powerful, all-in-one solutions for managing inventory, returns, accounts and more. The company continually strives to improve their solutions, based on client feedback, ensuring they remain one step ahead of the competition.
Khaos Control are leaders and innovators in developing business management and e-commerce software solutions aimed at wholesale businesses and multi-channel retailers. Currently they offer four products: Khaos Control; an on-site server-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, Khaos Control Cloud; a complete cloud based ERP system, Khaos Control Web; an e-commerce platform, and finally Khaos Control Hybrid bringing every product together into one feature rich powerful solution.
These systems streamline businesses by providing solutions that are updatable and user-friendly, containing essential features such as order management, back order management, CRM, email manager, pick/pack/despatch, supply chain management, and accounting functions.
Mike Cockfield, the Managing Director at Khaos Control, was talking with a friend who let on that his business needed a better way to manage and control stock. Mike had already dabbled with software development at home for years, and knew he could use his expertise to create a solution; and he did exactly that. In 2000, Mike decided to take his talent, expertise and innovative ideas further. His vision was to deliver powerful, high-quality and feature-rich business solutions enabling them to unlock their full potential, and so Khaos Control was born. 18 years later, Khaos Control now employs over 50 members of staff and is one of the leading providers of ERP solutions in the UK.
Mike and his incredible team constantly strive to add new features, listening to their client’s feedback, ensuring their solutions are always a step ahead of the competition. Khaos Control Cloud is one of the latest additions to the product range, and we had chance to talk with Mike Cockfield about this new solution, and the benefits it boasts over the competition.
“We currently offer customers Khaos Control and Khaos Control Cloud depending on the size of the business. Khaos Control Cloud is not just for those businesses who want to re-act to orders coming in by offering a slick way of processing them and doing the stock management, we also provide them with the necessary pro-active tools they need to grow their business. While our competitors focus solely on integrations to sales channels they miss things like CRM, promotions, drop shipping, backorder management (in terms of auto releasing sales order
for processing), customer returns, bill of material and purchasing tools, along with extensively detailed functionality born from almost 20 years of customer feedback. These features are key to small businesses that want to grow. Khaos Control Cloud also boasts a cutting-edge user interface and is the only ERP system that can be run entirely using a mobile phone. We hope to become a serious contender in the cloud-based order management software market and ultimately sell systems throughout the world.”
Not content with releasing one new product, Khaos Control has also been hard at work developing the Khaos Control Hybrid solution. Hybrid gives clients much greater flexibility and choice, allowing them to select a combination of Khaos Control products; comprising of Khaos Control ERP (for back-office processing and warehouse control), Khaos Control Cloud (for working anywhere at any time), and Khaos Control Web; their ecommerce product.
“Our suite of business management software solutions allows data to be collated within one database to provide real-time information across all platforms, enabling a sales team to access real time inventory, sales order and CRM data on the road – from any device, anywhere. Khaos Control Hybrid establishes the foundation of businesses, combining our award-winning ERP solution, Warehouse Management System, Cloud-based ERP, Marketplace and Channel integration, and powerful e-commerce solution – all driven by a single database.”
The success of Khaos Control is continuing, with a constant influx of new clients and contacts ensuring the growth and stability of the company. This isn’t just attributed to the incredible Khaos Control Solutions product range however as they also have an awareness of what truly matters in making any company successful, which in turn ensures stability and growth from client and employee satisfaction.
“Our business has four values which we believe are important: Customer focused, results matter, teamwork and people before numbers. We also believe that our products can provide Clarity through Control, enabling our customers to clearly see their path to growth. Our success comes from the team. We have a committed leadership team who are all
focused on raising the profile of Khaos Control Cloud. As a company we have strong values and genuinely believe in our people and their development; as such our leadership and structure have remained consistent.”
These values have led to an extremely successful past 12 months for Khaos Control Solutions, which will only spur the team on to continually improve and develop their existing solutions, whilst creating new ones, to remain ahead of the competition.
“The last 12 months have really been fantastic. We are so excited about our new Khaos Control Cloud product, which is already having a huge positive impact on the customers we have using it. Being a new entrant into the Cloud ERP marketplace we have a lot of catching up to do in terms of customer numbers, but we know we have a product which is more than strong enough to compete.”
Brexit is a hot topic currently for obvious reasons and it’s refreshing to hear Khaos Control’s response to how they feel Brexit may affect their business. Mike Cockfield adds, “Brexit needs to happen, and people need to stop trying to sabotage it. We don’t do ourselves as a nation any favours when we can’t commit to a decision and get behind it. Too many people have their own agenda. We need to be proud of our nation and have the courage to forge new and exciting trade agreements with the whole world. I believe in globalisation, but ironically, we need to break away from the EU before we have the flexibly to be truly global. We have no specific plans in place as we don’t import or export, we will have to react to what our customers end up requiring of their systems. Ultimately, we are prepared for the future and whatever happens we will still be here to service our customers and provide a solution for them.”
Finally we asked Mike how he feels in regards to winning our Business Management Solutions Company of the Year award.
“We feel very flattered to have been selected for this award; it’s always nice to be appreciated for your hard work and effort. We feel this is a good opportunity to continue spreading the word of Khaos Control and Khaos Control Cloud and see this as a positive step in achieving our goals.”
To find out more about how Khaos Control Solutions can streamline and improve your business, or to book an in-house demonstration of their products, visit the website or contact the team using the details below.
T 0330 223 [email protected]
Business Management Solutions Company of the Year
Mike Cockfield, Managing Director, Khaos Control, accepts the Company of the Year Award from our journalist
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Steel Strapping: The right product for the jobWith the strapping of heavy goods playing such a big part in the transportation business, the main question that people tend to ask is – should we use Polypropylene or Steel strapping? Heavy loads being conveyed on
flatbeds and pallets, such as timber, steel I-beams, and heavy building materials, all need the correct choice of strapping to ensure they reach their destination in perfect condition.
Clients want peace of mind that goods will be kept in place no matter how far they’re travelling, and regardless of the weight of their goods. In this situation, Polypropylene strapping may not prove to be the best option – it has
low retained tension, potential to split, is susceptible to environmental factors, and a higher rate of failure when used on extremely heavy products.
Steel Strapping comes with multiple positives, including that the tension is maintained for a long period of time. Steel straps are the oldest, strongest, and highest tensile strength strapping available. They are fully recyclable, and available in a variety of widths and thicknesses, as well as variations in the grade of steel.
As one of the UK’s largest providers of steel strapping, all Samuel Grant Packaging’s strapping experts are trained to be able to provide bespoke strapping solutions to clients, offering conversions and downsizing which can have a positive impact on their bottom line, as well as their environmental impact.
The company is able to offer full tooling support and maintenance, and nationwide support, allowing Samuel Grant to provide strapping as a service, not just as a product, with clients retaining full operational control.
Samuel Grant’s advisors will assess client requirements and use their years of expertise in the field to guide clients to the best products, at the best price, coupled with the confidence of not having to worry about the costs of replacing damaged cargo.
You can find out more about Steel Strapping from one of the biggest packaging suppliers in the UK at: www.samuelgrant.co.uk/strapping-transit-products/
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Focus Label: Custom designed label printing & finishing equipment
Here at Business and Industry Today we are delighted to recommend companies that offer an astounding product and service. This is why we are pleased to present Focus Label Machinery Ltd with our Packaging Company of the Month profile.
The company was established in 1981, by Brian Lee, and since then has grown to become one of Britain’s leading press manufacturers of narrow web flexo, digital hybrid, textile and finishing equipment. The company design and produce all of their equipment in-house and export around 70% of their products all over the globe.
In a recent interview with Focus Label’s Business
Development & Marketing Manager, James Thomas, we asked James about Focus Label’s primary business objective. “Our aim is to create a long-term partnership with our customers, both existing and new. We want to offer our customers a fantastic service that begins with an initial consultation that takes them through full project management to inception and beyond.”
It is clear to see that the company hold great importance on the relationship they build up with their customers and partners. So in addition to their world-class service, we also asked James what benefits Focus Label’s products bring to customers that their competitors do not. “We can offer full concept design and manufacture, alongside first-class showroom and training facilities in addition to modular and flexible production tools with an upgrade path for future business plans and opportunities.”
James also told us about some of the company’s popular products, including their d-Flex hybrid inkjet press. The machine is unique in its provision of flexo,
inkjet and converting for single-pass print technology, with an industrial performance that is suitable for high-quality label manufacturers. Additionally, the machine also offers a productive method of creating medium & short run that has been developed in response to the increasing pressure placed on buyers to order fewer labels at regular intervals. The machine has also reduced the need to use service contracts and click charges as the equipment allows users to digitally print labels on an affordable platform.
Furthermore, the company’s e-Flex & Proflex Platforms can combine mono and colour digital engines with additional options to suit specific applications. These presses have been developed to reduce waste and running costs, improve system controls & set up efficiency and to work under low energy, such as UV LED drying. Moreover, the company’s entire Servo based technology equipment lines are digital print ready for a host of applications, including: packaging, labels, films, tickets and cartons.
With such a vast selection of revolutionary equipment on offer, we asked James if the company have any plans for expansion over the next couple of years. “We are always looking to change and adapt our services to fit in with our customers’ requirements.
Internally we are looking to develop and manufacture products that allow our customers to grow through our portfolio without reinventing all we do.”
It is important to note that the company attend a variety of trade shows including the Label Expo, The Drupa Show, the Labels & Print Exhibition and TechTextil. Focus Label also use their own showroom to welcome clients to a yearly Open House, where customers can come and see the latest developments and technology on offer, not only from Focus but also their partners and their products that Focus have invested in.
If you would like to get in touch with Focus Label, telephone or email them on the details below.
T +44 (0)1949 [email protected]
Packaging Company of the Month
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Exciting times at Diamond Point
Diamond Point develops, manufactures, and markets innovative, embedded computer systems for demanding OEM applications, mostly represented within the defence & railway industry in the UK market. It was founded by Sherman J Kemmer in 1987 and offers complete custom builds.
Addtech recently acquired DPI who will now work closely with Recab AB, a subsidiary of Addtech, where both companies will benefit from each other’s skills, solutions, and market presence.
Cees Koetsier, Managing Director of Recab, said, “We are ideal for our customers, when they need a specific functionality or certification, but have a small to medium sized volume, then you need to be close to the customer and understand their needs.”
Martin Frederikson, MD of DPIE, said, “There is a clear need for a value added solution provider with design capabilities for vertical markets like defence and rail, but also telecom and oil & gas.”
DPI has been at the forefront of industrial computing technology, servicing a mix of OEMs and system integrators, and is committed to the Open Systems philosophy, maintaining a portfolio of standards based products, both de facto and formally IEEE recognised. Our engineering department integrates both hardware and software products, thereby offering total system solutions as required by our customers.
T +44 (0)1634 300900F +44 (0)1634 [email protected]/dpieukwww.linkedin.com/company/diamond-point-international
Innovative safety solutions
Scott Parnell has been integral in implementing innovative products to the rail industry to allow personnel and passengers the safety they expect when at work or commuting.
ArcoSystem is the only elevated GRP trough system that is Network Rail Approved to span 6m between fixings. It is lightweight and robust with a twin-walled profile which allows it to carry huge weights when spaced at its maximum distance. The innovative connection plates allow for installation times up to five times quicker than any other product, massively reducing the time spent on track installing it. This translates into increased safety for the operatives and monetary savings for tax payers.
There are thousands of cabinets housing electrical items. If there is a fault inside these boxes there can be earthing or touch potential issues that can cause harm to those
who come into contact with them. We noticed a gap in the market for a GRP Palisade that would be able to stand up to the rigours of site life whilst also creating a non-conductive barrier around electrical installations. We spent a long time researching the market, liaising with contractors and design engineers to produce TouchSafe®. We have created a highly engineered GRP Palisade that has no metallic components. We have produced it with thicker profiles, a stiffer resin class and UV protection to ensure longevity and confidence in the product. It is lighter in weight that Steel and has no maintenance issues or associated costs such as earthing or bonding. TouchSafe® is supplied with pre-assembled panels for a simple and quick installation and is readily stocked so long lead times are a thing of the past.
Contactwww.scottparnell.com
Oldham Engineering Ltd
Oldham Engineering Ltd remains a family-run company and preferred supplier to the nuclear, defence, rail, steel, oil & gas, subsea, and power generation industries. Oldham Engineering is an expert in Turnkey Project Management and this unique business provides in-house complimentary services of CAD/CAM proof machining, Coded Fabrication (BSEN ISO 3834-2, Exec 3), Medium-Heavy (30t – 10m) CNC Machining, Robot Welding (MIG/TIG) and Complex Assembly & Testing for batch and one off production.
Strategic improvement has increased resource in the existing teams of sales, project management, estimating & operations while also increasing the team sizes within the manufacturing cells. These changes,
along with a specially developed ‘Business Intelligence’ software, which integrates seamlessly with the real-time MRP system and shop floor data capture system, help to optimise efficiency. Its recent transition to ISO 9001:2015 QMS UKAS/BSI accreditation coupled with a strong pedigree will support its journey of continual improvement and means that Oldham is set for future success.
Oldham Engineering is one of only a handful of companies in the high compliance industry sectors who is recognised as a key supplier. Oldham Engineering Ltd also manufactures ‘safety critical’ components across all sectors under a range of qualifications.
www.oldham-eng.com
Terram geosynthetics is a brand of Berry Global, Inc. providing a unique range of nonwoven fabrics and value-engineered solutions. For over 40 years, we have been the leading name to consistently deliver innovative and cost-effective geosynthetic solutions for the Rail industry.
Our wide ranges of geosynthetics perform up to four functions when used in trackbed construction:
● Separation to maintain the integrity of adjacent soil types
● Filtration to prevent leaching of soil particles
● Drainage to allow the free passage of water
● Reinforcement to deliver additional strength
The use of geosynthetics to reduce or replace traditional layers is now an accepted part of trackbed construction and renewals
around the world. When correctly specified and installed, geotextiles and geogrids are proven to:
● Enhance track performance ● Significantly extend design life ● Reduce the time required to renew a specific length of track
● Reduce overall material costs
The company intends to lead the market in the design and manufacture of innovative geosynthetics, and continue to provide ground-breaking solutions – the next generation of terram products. Terram’s UK manufacturing is located in Maldon, Essex, England and trades under Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd.
ContactT +44 (0)1621 874200F +44 (0)1621 [email protected]
Infrarail Review Top 20
Innovation is the overarching themeInfrarail 2018 saw more than 210 exhibitors from the rail infrastructure supply chain showcase their products and services from 1-3 May 2018 at London’s ExCeL. Over 5,000 managers, engineers, and rail industry professionals came together at the three day event.
The 2018 exhibition was the second to be held at the Docklands’ ExCeL, and visitors once again praised the venue for its excellent facilities and attractive location, in the heart of London’s historic Royal Docks, with a wealth of restaurants and hotels nearby.
Innovation was an overarching theme of Infrarail 2018, and this was evident in the huge array
of products and services on display across the stands and within the show theatres. Keynote speakers spoke passionately of the digital future of the railway and called for the industry to work together on developing technology that will help our infrastructure become safer, more resilient, and more sustainable.
The overwhelming feedback from exhibitors was
good, with many stating they had made valuable contacts and business leads. Visitors were also complimentary, stating they were impressed with the comprehensive and varied programme of events on offer across the three days.
Infrarail will return in 2020. A related event, Railtex, will be held at Birmingham’s NEC from 14-16 May 2019. This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Berry Global, Inc., Diamond Point, Flamefast, Gramm Barrier Systems, Mabey, Morris Line Engineering & Oldham Engineering Ltd & Scott Parnell. More details are on this page and the next.
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Gramm Barrier Systems
Gramm Barrier Systems is a fully RISQS assessed and primary sponsor for Network Rail for over 20 years, the only noise barrier specialist in the country to give a 30 year guarantee on all its acoustic fencing & noise barriers. We design, supply, and install across whole UK.
METASoundBlokMETASoundBlok is our high-density mineral wool encased in steel. The panels provide a lightweight and resilient sound-absorbing barrier. Perforated to protect and maintain the sound-absorptive capability of the
fill material. It has the highest rating for absorptive 20 Dla.
CLEARSoundBlok: Functional walls with best viewsClearSoundBlok is transparent noise protection in modular sizes within aluminium structural framework. ClearSoundBlok offers transparent noise protection without visibility obstruction, using our unique frame construction. Benefits of this system are noise barriers without blocked views. Optional bird protection stripes and extensive colours are available for individual design.
ECOSoundBlokECOSoundBlok, is the absolute ‘top of the tree’ when it comes to green noise barriers. A screen of living green is a structure that is able to save space and grow to full size without the need for any artificial edifice, thanks to natural precipitation. Perfect for areas where strict planning is required and lifespan is 50-60 years.
M 07930 [email protected]
Morris Line Engineering Established in 1976 by J.W & E Morris and Sons Ltd, Morris Line Engineering has been a leading specialist in the design and manufacturing of innovative power protection, distribution and control solutions covering high to low voltage, for over 40 years. This includes high and medium voltage disconnectors and switches, and low to medium voltage control systems, our products are utilised by electricity utilities, oil and gas companies and rail electrification schemes across the world. There is a strong belief and pedigree of ongoing product development, ensuring Morris Line Engineering is at the forefront of technology advances, industry changes and importantly customer needs.
From its headquarters in Bridgend, Wales, Morris Line Engineering constantly aims to deliver a first-class service to its international partner and customer base, at MLE we understand that providing products is only part of the picture that our customers need to manage. We believe that business should be conducted fairly, ethically, openly and with integrity: testimony to which are the long-term business
relationships we have with our clients and partners, many of which span decades of mutual trust and respect. Health, safety and the environment go hand in hand with our business functionality and future success.
T 01656 [email protected]
Bridge and engineering servicesMabey is a leading international bridge and engineering services specialist. We combine engineering excellence with expert design and manufacturing skills. We’re dedicated to helping our customers deliver construction and infrastructure projects more quickly, safely, and efficiently across the road, rail, utilities, and construction sectors.
Our engineering capabilities include: ● Designing, manufacturing, and constructing bridges ● Structural and environmental monitoring ● Designing and installing temporary works (propping
and shoring, jacking, formwork and falsework)
We provide a broad range of non-mechanical groundworks equipment for hire, including:
● Structural shoring ● Trench support systems ● Propping systems ● Shoring boxes ● Ground mats
Our purpose is to help customers deliver their projects more quickly, safely, and efficiently. We achieve this by providing our value-adding engineering expertise, services, and products to our customers.
Mabey has been in business for nearly 100 years, and delivers projects around the world. Our vision is – by 2022 – to be recognised as the leading engineering and construction services provider in our chosen markets.
The world’s first 8K DLP® projectorOur new 8K Projection Showroom in Akihabara to Nurture the 8K Value Chain
Delta, a global provider of power and thermal solutions and a pioneer of display technologies, announced recently the launch of the world’s first 8K 25,000 lumen DLP® projector in Japan, along with Digital Projection International Ltd (hereinafter referred to as ‘Digital Projection’), an associate company of Delta and a global provider of high-calibre display solutions.
As one of the pioneers in 8K technology for public broadcasting of major events, Delta has enabled its fully equipped 8K projection showroom, under co-operation provided by Fuji Soft Incorporated, with a 320-inch mega screen at the Akiba Theatre located in the Akihabara area as a new model to boost local 8K projection business and bring an extraordinary experience to audiences. Customers and partners are welcome to visit the showroom by reservation to enjoy extremely ground-breaking 8K images or test or develop related content, hardware, and software for more applications.
The first-of-its-kind Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K
leverages Delta’s cutting-edge display, power supply and thermal management solutions, and unique algorithm to provide a seamless, industry-leading 33-megapixel resolution image, made especially for public viewing, broadcasting, planetarium, simulation, and visualisation applications.
www.delta-emea.com
Note: DLP® and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc.
Delta’s solutions for EV chargingDelta, a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, recently announced it has showcased smart and integrated energy-saving solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging at eMove360 Europe.
Key highlights from its portfolio include the new DC 100kW EV charger and the 150kW DC Ultra-Fast EV Charger. The new DC 100kW EV charger is equipped with two DC charging guns and one AC outlet, thus being capable of charging three EVs at the same time.
The 150kW DC Ultra-Fast EV charger is a system that offers a modular, scalable power architecture and the ability to charge four EVs simultaneously, and can provide 100km range within fifteen minutes of charging. It boasts six charging guns that are compatible for two DC and two AC charges at the same time.
Also shown will be the new 100kW Power Conditioning System (PCS), which is a flexible bi-directional conversion system that converts power between energy storage and the electricity grid, along with energy and grid power quality management features.
Solutions on show from Delta eMove360 Europe included: ● The new DC 100kW EV charger ● The 150kW DC Ultra-Fast EV Charger ● The 25kW DC Wallbox EV Charger ● Delta’s AC Mini Plus EV Supply Equipment ● Delta’s PCS offering, which is a bi-directional conversion
system
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Fumes and dustFlamefast has over 40 years’ experience in fume and dust extraction and can design, supply and install a comprehensive range of LEV systems to extract workspace pollutants before they can enter the users breathing zone.
LEV testingFlamefast offers a comprehensive LEV testing service using our bespoke software and P601 qualified engineers to ensure your LEV system is assessed correctly and is proven to be safe and compliant.
Flamefast LEV monitorOur quick & easy to install UK manufactured HSG258 compliant LEV Monitor can be directly mounted on the duct or a suitable adjacent surface. The LCD display is bold and clear with a scrolling arrow and intermittent flashing LED to provide reassurance that the airflow is constant for the task it was designed and pollutants are being removed as originally specified in the LEV
technical specification.
Fire damper testingFire Damper testing is an essential statutory requirement of a buildings fire safety. Flamefast are qualified to carry out these checks at regular intervals which must not exceed 12 months as stipulated in British Standard BS9999:2017 appendix W.
T 01925 281230askextraction@flamefast.co.ukwww.flamefastextractionsolutions.co.uk
Power Resistors alternatives to ARCOL/OHMITE by ATE + Metallux BEC Distribution has announced new availability of ATE and Metallux range of alternative Power Resistors for ARCOL/Ohmite resistors. ATE and Metallux are world-class manufacturers of power resistors, with own production and R&D facilities in Italy and Germany specialising in flat, round and wire-wound over aluminium, ceramic, compact brake resistors, Steel Grid Brake and modules constructed of water-cooled break resistors. Product applications include voltage dividers; de-charge resistors and start of charging resistors. Other applications include frequency converters for motor control using built-in or stand-alone units. Green Energy applications include heating elements for high power solutions or where brake energy can be reused as heating energy.
Contactwww.bec.co.uk
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Fast evacuation times for more packages per dayEveryone is talking about deceleration, but not the new rotary vane vacuum pump, which Gebr. Becker GmbH exhibited at the FachPack trade fair from 25-27 September 2018 in Nuremberg. Thanks to the shortest pump-down times, the Becker U 5.300 increases efficiency and productivity and at the same time reduces process costs. The new vacuum pump is thus a targeted response to the demands of our time.
The worldwide demand for freshly packaged food is increasing.
The growing challenges that food packaging has to deal with due to this trend also place enormous demands on modern machines. This calls for even more efficient packaging processes and the development of increasingly productive plants and systems that, for example, package meat, sausage and cheese faster in vacuum packaging, or keep fish and seafood fresh in a modified atmosphere.
“Standard vacuum pumps can no longer significantly
reduce evacuation times, so at Becker we questioned every known part of a vacuum pump and replaced it with better components and solutions. The result: The new U 5. series from Becker. Detailed test series confirm that with at least seven per cent faster evacuation times compared to commercially available vacuum pumps, they are among the most efficient high-performance vacuum pumps for the food packaging market,” says Frank Rischewski, Project Manager R&D-P New Product Projects, who was instrumental in the development.
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Gas-tight blowers for additive manufacturing methodsIn selective laser melting (SLM) a stable inert gas atmosphere must be ensured within the built chamber of the machine. A specified temperature range is also essential. Only under these conditions can high quality components be produced. It is further necessary to remove metal splash and smoke developing during the melting process.
At formnext (hall 3.0, stand H 69) Gebr. Becker GmbH will be presenting two blower types developed precisely for these and similar applications. The key difference to other series is the gas-tight design which permits the precise control of the gas flow as well as the removal of contamination from the process. In combination with gas-tight heat exchangers from the programme of Gebr. Becker they also create the conditions for an exact temperature control of the additive manufacturing process.
For plants with a small built chamber the gas-tight and speed-controlled VASF side channel blowers of size 1.50 are ideal (pictured). They are of a highly compact construction and can be easily integrated in the plants, enabling the flow management of the inert gas in the closed circuit and low energy operation as required.
For larger plants in additive manufacturing and the
correspondingly higher volume flows of inert gas, the gas-tight side channel blower VARIAIR SV 300 is used. Here too, the speed-controlled, energy-efficient drive enables the delivery rate to be adapted to the actual requirements.
Both blowers are designed for 24/7 industrial operation and proven worldwide in numerous demanding applications. Due to their gas-tight design, they are suitable for the requirements of additive manufacturing in high-grade atmospheres.
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Helping clients visualise dataThe National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo returned to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on the 26th June, bringing manufacturing specialists, agencies and academics together for one day of exhibition, presentation and debate. Key topics included: procurement, manufacturing, optimisation, energy management, material handling and much more.
Among the show’s top exhibitors, Halpenfield showcased its range of business intelligence solutions to overwhelming commendation. Halpenfield is a leading data analytics and bi specialist solutions company that believes good data driven decisions lead to better business outcomes.
Halpenfield brings their expertise to clients to help them organise their data, whether that is on premise, cloud or both, allowing them to analyse and share data through reporting, dashboards or embedded applications. This allows for a visualisation of data, that helps discover insights and make informed decisions.
During the show, visitors were remarkably surprised by the company’s commitment to exceptional customer service, utilising data professionals to help clients design, build and manage analytics & reporting solutions. This enables clients to make knowledgeable and informed decisions that can predict results & offer clients a better business insight. On the other hand, industry peers were noticeably impressed with the company’s guidance on business implementation of industry intelligence and analytics platforms.
T +44 (0)1908 550229 www.halpenfield.co.uk
Becoming a Data Driven BusinessIn the digital era, the difference between market leaders and businesses which fall by the wayside is often how well they
harness the potential of their data.
Whether it is driving revenues, increasing operational efficiency, meeting compliance requirements or creating a completely new business model, Halpenfield can help you to ensure that you
gain the maximum benefit from this valuable resource.
Please visit www.halpenfield.co.ukT +44 (0)1908 550229 • Email: [email protected]
Storacall expands range of Steel Telephone CabinetsStoracall TeleAcoustics has expanded its range of Steel Telephone Cabinets from green, white or red to now include blue and yellow.
These robust lockable steel cabinets have proved hugely popular to many industries and markets ranging from security points, factory floors, warehouses, and goods receivable points.
Clear identification that a telephone is available is also important for police and fire stations that are not manned, providing a ‘Running Call Box’.
Manufactured in powder coated mild steel, they have an IP66 weather rating.
If you have a requirement for a secure telephone cabinet, please contact us on 01242 570995 or email: [email protected]
A hat trick that our clients will tell you is well deservedTC Security Services, part of TC Facilities Management (TCFM), has not only been placed in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme in the UK, it has also passed the ISO 9001 and 14001 management systems audits which come in to force next month. The 4 day visit by both auditors involved full scrutiny of the TC Security Services operation and for the ACS audit included visiting both the headquarters and satellite offices along with a mix of varied customers.
The maximum overall score on the ACS audit that can be achieved is currently 175 points. TC Security Services’ score of 164 places it not only in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme, it also showed an increase in the score awarded by the auditors in 2017. All this shows TC Security Services as one of the very best security companies in the entire country.
Coupled with this was passing the ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 management systems audits. This was the
fourth time these new quality standards, coming in to effect on September 14th 2018, have been audited and passed each time.
Both achievements mean that potential and existing customers have the confidence that not only has our service been independently assessed against recognised standards and procedures, it also offers added peace of mind that all the security personnel have been correctly trained for the role they are performing and our quality and management systems meet these ISO standards.
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TLM targets laser cutting growth with Universal Laser Systems partnershipTLM Laser has announced a further expansion of their laser technology portfolio to include the comprehensive Universal Laser Systems (ULS) range. This now enables the company to offer laser-cutting solutions for the broadest range of materials including organics, plastics and metals.
TLM Laser’s philosophy is one of building a portfolio of world-class laser processing technologies that is available within the UK and Ireland from a single source. The recent addition of the ULS range of laser systems now means that the company can offer industry leading laser-cutting solutions for the widest range of materials and applications.
The Universal Laser Systems products provide TLM Laser with a range that includes desktop laser processing systems and stand-alone workstations using technology developed form a ‘Material Centric Approach’. Universal Laser Systems focuses on the materials used by companies, together with its manufacturing processes, to develop highly efficient laser processing ‘Tools’ that can be used on any laser compatible materials.
The ULS partnership means that TLM Laser is now able to offer an enhanced range of laser cutting systems.
Primarily based on CO2 laser sources with a maximum laser power of 30W to 150W, this comprehensive range offers working envelopes between heights of 406mm x 305mm x 102mm to 1,016mm x 610mm x 305mm. This broad choice of lasers, with wavelengths of 10.6μm or 9.3μm can cut and/or mark a vast range of materials.
Revolutionary technology using multiple laser wavelengthsOne of the latest developments from Universal Laser Systems is the XLS10MWH MultiWave Hybrid™, the first and only laser-system to combine multiple laser wavelengths and power levels into a single coaxial beam focused to a common focal plane.
The XLS10 MultiWave Hybrid™ accommodates a fixed fiber laser source and two different CO2 laser wavelength sources that can be independently or simultaneously controlled for a virtually infinite number of wavelength and power combinations. The ability to independently control each component of this hybrid laser beam allows optimum laser processing flexibility for an unlimited number of organic and inorganic materials. Moreover, the unique design of the optical system allows all wavelengths to focus into the same plane simultaneously. This makes it possible for the different wavelengths to work together to provide material processing capabilities that have previously not been possible. As a result, the MultiWave Hybrid can process any material, even notoriously difficult multi-layered materials with conductive and non-conductive layers.
One example of an existing application using two wavelengths independently is thin sheet stainless steel cutting up to thickness of 125u. In this application, a 1.06μm laser beam is used to heat the steel locally, thereby increasing its optical absorptivity. Once the material is heated, the 1.06μm laser beam is switched off, and a 10.6μm laser, which is much less expensive to operate, is
used to complete the material processing operation. This allows one laser wavelength to modify the properties of the material, so that the second laser wavelength can carry out the material processing operation, in this case cutting, much more efficiently.
Key features of the ULS range, which TLM’s customers will benefit from, include a modular architecture. This unique ‘building block’ architecture easily reconfigures field-upgradable platforms, laser sources and focusing optics, offering unsurpassed flexibility as material needs change and businesses evolve. This rapid re-configuration is easily achieved as the full range of factory-aligned laser sources are designed to be field-interchangeable, withno special tools or training needed.
Universal Laser Systems has also built up an extensive Materials Library, seen as the world’s premier source for information on laser material processing. It provides information on the types of materials that can be laser processed and the processes, ie. laser cutting, engraving and marking, that are possible with a given material. In addition, the Materials Library highlights considerations for an individual customer’s laser system configuration that may be necessary to process a given material, in addition to how ULS technology innovations can be leveraged to obtain the best possible results. This library is an evolving resource with updates made on a regular basis.
Complementing TLM’s existing laser cutting offeringThe addition of the ULS range complements LaserCube, which has been until now, the mainstay of TLM’s laser cutting range. Designed specifically for metal cutting applications on smaller sheet sizes, this compact fibre laser cutting platform is also ideally suited to smaller production runs and thinner sections where it delivers superior cutting performance combined with low operating costs.
Manufactured by the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fibre lasers IPG, the LaserCube is the ideal cutting tool for metals, including mild
steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and exotic alloys. Ideally suited to smaller part sizes, prototypes and smaller production runs, the LaserCube provides the most cost-effective capacity addition and lowest cost of ownership of any professional laser cutter.
Commenting on this most recent partnership and the benefits it will bring to the company, TLM Laser director, Andy Toms, says, “Having access to such a comprehensive range of field proven laser systems, supported with extensive processing knowledge, will allow us to offer tailored solutions to a much wider range of laser cutting applications. This will undoubtedly open up opportunities for TLM Laser in a number of new market segments and be a driver for growth within our business.”
TLM Laser offers LaserCube for cutting applications on thin metals and small sheet sizes.
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The Welder’s HandbookFor many years the experts in welding shielding gas, Air Products, has been producing the Welder’s Handbook. The Welder’s Handbook is a comprehensive, industry standard guide for gas shielded arc welding and oxy-fuel cutting. Air Products has just published the latest edition of the Welder’s Handbook which succinctly provides an array of information including principles of different welding, operations, positions, equipment and useful data for set-up and safe operating practices. New for
2018 is a downloadable e-book format in addition to the traditional printed copy – don’t miss out!
Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 75 years. The company’s core industrial gases business provides atmospheric and process gases and related equipment to manufacturing markets.
The company had fiscal 2017 sales of $8.2 billion
from continuing operations in 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of approximately $30 billion. Approximately 15,000 passionate,
talented and committed employees from a diversity of backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities and the world.
T 0800 389 0202www.airproducts.co.uk/microsites/welders-handbook.aspx
Jasic launches two new PFC wide voltage inverters to MMA inverter welding rangeNew from global welding manufacturer, Jasic, is the Jasic Pro-Arc 180 PFC Wide Voltage and the Jasic 200 PFC Wide Voltage MMA welding inverters. Both models use PFC technology to provide advantages such as energy saving and wide input voltage range (95-265V).
Both technologically advanced IGBT inverters, the models are extremely user friendly and offer reliable and consistent arc performance. Both welding inverters also offer LIFT TIG functionality making them an ideal choice for maintenance and light fabrication use. Each product carries a 5 year warranty offering the user total peace of mind.
Wilkinson Star is the exclusive importer and
distributor of Jasic Equipment in the UK and Eire. Wilkinson Star carries over 5,000 inverters in stock, available next working day.
For further details, please contact your local Jasic stockist.
Wilkinson Star offers extensive training facilities at the Jasic Welding Academy offering 12 welding bays and qualified welding instructors. The product is also supported by the Jasic Service Hub which includes the Jasic Technology Centre where PC boards can be repaired to component level, the Technical strong team of 14 supported by state of the art service workshops.
T 0161 728 7900wilkinsonstar.sales@wilkinsonstar.comwww.wilkinsonstar.comwww.jasic.co.uk
Laser Cutting & Welding News
When it comes to laser cutting and metal forming, Accurate Laser Cutting are one of the UK’s leading providers, capable of suppling industry renowned cuts and folds on a variety of different metals.
The company was first set up in 2005 by Jon Till and Steve Morgan and specialises in both laser cutting services and press braking (metal bending). They can work with everything from brass to copper to mild steel and aluminium, offering unrivalled levels of accuracy. For clients seeking fresh new components, they can send drawings/sketches to the in house CAD/CAM software
team at Accurate Laser who will then use their expertise to reverse engineering the sketch and produce the perfectly, precisely
designed component. Not only that, but the highly regarded company have also built up a reputation among clients for their excellent lead times, fast turnaround and great customer service. In fact, their turnaround can be as little as 1-2 days and they even offer a free delivery and collection service to boot.
For more information about Accurate Laser Cutting, be sure to use the details below or head on over to their website.
T +44 (0)121 520 2444www.accurate-laser.co.uk
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The essence of the seashore, captured in glassBeach Art Glass is a stunning range of jewellery featuring individually handcrafted glass beads, inspired by the sea. Every handmade glass bead is created one at a time, by melting and shaping rods of Italian glass in a flame, and slowly kiln-cooled for durability.
All Beach Art Glass jewellery is finished with sterling silver findings and beautifully presented in branded packaging. Julie Fountain, the award-winning glass artist behind Beach Art Glass, has been making beads since 2007. Julie designs every glass bead in her Malvern, Worcestershire studio. Every piece is a unique work of art, designed to last a lifetime.
There are 4 distinct colourways in the main Beach Art Glass range:
Sand & Sea is the original design, finished off with a touch of bright coral. Deep Blue Sea has fewer beach details, more glossy shine. Soft blue Sea Spray and pretty lavender Sea Mist are etched to produce a soft, subtle glow. New for 2018 is the Colour Waves range, pendants and earrings in a fabulous array of hand-mixed glass colours.
And it’s not just jewellery. There are even gorgeous themed door knobs and light pulls to add a special designer touch to any bathroom.
ContactM 07906 [email protected]
Fresh look for men’s wristwear
Men’s jewellery is currently the fastest growing area in the fashion accessories sector. Responding to this trend, Tribal Steel by Midhaven is proud to offer an eye-catching range of bracelets designed and made to the highest quality.
Taking a step on from the established trend for leather wristwear, the new Tribal Sports line offers something different – utilising cord and rope elements paired with a distinctive stainless-steel shackle fixing.
Beautifully made to high specifications, the bracelets carry a good weight while remaining comfortable to wear, with many styles offering adjustable fitting.
With a sporty, nautical feel the range lends itself well to completing casual looks or adding a contrasting edge to sharp tailoring and statement timepieces.
Available in a range of colours and finishes, the Tribal Sports line is already proving popular, with new styles in development and available soon. The recommended retail price averages £20, representing excellent value and wide appeal to customers.
To find out more and to view the full range, visit the Midhaven website at: https://midhaven.co.uk or contact: [email protected] or call: 01299 851513.
Helping customers create their own brandCME is the company behind some of the UK’s successful jewellery retailers.
From humble beginnings selling silver ingots in the 1970s, it is now one of the UK’s leading importer and wholesalers of high-quality, non-branded, sterling silver jewellery, selling strictly to trade only.
It is a family business that has been established for over 40 years, offering a vast range of over 5,000 beautifully designed products with 400 plus lines being added annually. It has the ability to customise and create bespoke items to suit its customers’ own brand.
Value for money is at the heart of the business, delivering the high quality and strong design of branded products without the hefty price tag. The variety
offered, from traditional through to contemporary
lines, enables buyers to build their own individual in-house collections at affordable prices. Selling
mainly through its website, showroom and trade shows, CME keeps overheads low so that it can offer highly competitive prices to help customers maximise their profits.
Based on the celestial patterns of the night sky, this mother of pearl and rose gold-plated sterling
silver necklace (pictured) with cubic zirconia is on trend for this season – just one of the
cosmos-inspired pieces proving popular with customers.
ContactT 0116 283 2240
RedeckerRedecker is an expert manufacturer of the finest quality brushes in Germany since 1935. Today the third generation of Redecker family members still produce beautifully designed, hand crafted brushes for home and garden using traditional expertise and the finest natural materials sourced from all over the world.
Brush handles are formed from natural beech, oak, pear, ash, olive and birch, with the wood being left untreated, oiled, waxed, laminated or even thermo treated to become water and moisture repellent.
The bristle section, or ‘stocking’, of a brush may be made using wild boar bristles, horsehair, badger hair, goat hair, or from a variety of plant and vegetable fibres such as coconut, tampico, arenga, rice straw, palmyra fibre, and union fibre, so suitable for
vegan customers also.
With over 900 different brushes and cleaning accessories from flowerpot brushes, garden tool brushes, and deckchair brushes to bestselling lawnmower brushes, radiator brushes, and more exotic ostrich feather dusters, the entire collection
is enjoying unprecedented popularity thanks to its eco-friendly, natural construction and intrinsic beauty.
Redecker UK, 54 High Street, Burford, Oxford OX18 4QFT 01993 [email protected]@redecker.uk
Take the next steps to successHome and Gift 2018 was a Buyers’ Festival buzzing with inspiration! It was another successful year with buyers from the likes of TJX Europe, Fenwick, British Garden Centres, John Lewis, Bentalls, Hoopers, and many more through the doors. This year brought a new wave of brands alongside established brands showcasing the very best in design. Taking place in the atmospheric Harrogate, North Yorkshire from 15-18 July 2018, brands were able to meet fresh new visitors, unique to Home and Gift, offering more opportunity than ever before.
This year Home and Gift brought 800 brands to choose from, selecting a range from across the home and gift industry, bringing together unseen brands as well as some of the most loved in the industry.
2018 provided more choice than ever before, from beautiful selections of design-led products from innovative new names to beautiful handmade products from the UK and around the world. Visitors could discover irresistible gifts, lush home ware, stylish fashion, moving greeting cards, and so much more...
Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival returns to Harrogate next year from 14-17 July 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Aviv by Erlan, Barley Bay, Beach Art Glass, CME Jewellery, Global Luxury Brands, Midhaven, Portmeirion Group, Redecker, Siabann, Sigal Distribution, Snappy Chocolate Designs & Winter in Venice. Further details can be found on this page and the next.
www.homeandgift.co.uk
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Founded by award winning designer and entrepreneur, Ermila Curtis, Winter in Venice is now in its 12th year of creating the perfect gifting experience. At Winter in Venice, we understand the power of scents and how a scent can trigger beautiful memories and help us reminisce the moments from our childhood that made us feel loved and nurtured. We go to great lengths to capture all your favourite scents from your childhood in our award winning range of luxurious toiletries and gifts.
Our rich concoctions are enriched with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Almond Oil, Plant and Fruit extracts, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Pro Vitamin B5, and Evening Primrose Oil. Our moisture lock formula leaves your skin feeling soft and silky.
Our natural formulas are free from Parabens, SLS, SLES, Paraffins, and Minerals; and are not tested on animals.
Winter in Venice is all about creating avenues to nurture
and be nurtured or feel nurtured and loved. Great emphasis is placed on the reusability of items so that the gift is a constant reminder of the person who gave it to you triggering memories and feelings... nothing gets thrown away.
T 0845 652 [email protected]
Ayala BarAyala Bar jewellery is handcrafted. Each piece is composed of non-precious metals combined with glass beads, mineral stones, and crystal rhinestones. Earrings, brooches, necklaces, and bracelets are offered in symphonic lines of colours. Each of the two seasonal collections contains over 250 pieces of jewellery expressed in over a dozen colour groups featuring matching pieces. The target market is galleries and museums as the pieces are very artistic.
This season’s Classic line reveals a whole new effect, one of added sparkle and luminosity. It’s a fresh look which has resulted, in part, from the use of new unique beads which benefit from a special coating. The Hip line is characterised by layers
upon layers of detail. These layers of meticulous craftsmanship are often combined with French fabrics and textiles. Ayala’s Radiance line is based
on the quality and brilliance of the glass covered images. The Radiance line is a fairly new approach in which Ayala has made one necklace into a double sided piece.
Next year Ayala Bar is showing at Top Drawer and Harrogate. For more information and the full catalogue, please contact Sigal Distribution on 01784 482888 or email: [email protected]
www.ayalabar.com
Barley Bay Greeting CardsBringing POW to card spinners and capturing the imaginations of discerning art lovers, Barley Bay’s diverse and vibrant ranges mean you can find cards that appeal to different artistic tastes in one place.
From classic sentiments to evocative landscapes. From quirky animals to calming coastal scenes. There are a dozen ranges, including the lovable Animal Fair, and exotic Tropical Garden.
Brought to you by Design Nation Fellow textile artist and photographer duo the Huttons, these are timeless, miniature artworks that recipients will really appreciate. Visitors at recent trade fairs often remark at how ‘original and different’ the designs are.
Many of the designs are created in textiles, dye, and stitch in a signature loose style such as the popular ‘Summer Meadows’. Other textile designs bring a real pop of exotic colour. These are complemented by ranges in a contemporary lino and screen print style such as the Coastal range.
We are also pleased to release art prints on paper and hand-embellished fabric art prints.
To minimise fuss on your spinners, all our cards are 150mm square. They are beautifully printed on lightly
textured card and have a lovely, quality feel. FSC resourced board and designed and produced in the UK.
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Global Luxury Brands was founded in 2013 after owner Simon Willis decided that the time was right to set up on his own after over 30 years in the global china and glass industry. Today GLB distributes, and acts as an agent for, some of the best names in the business, covering among other areas tableware, giftware, glassware, cutlery, silver, and cookware.
All the brands represented are the best in their field. In the giftware sector brands like De Rosa, Herend, Cmielow and Goebel all offer a wonderful range of high quality gifts, most hand painted and all hand crafted. For the table Noritake from Japan, Revol from France, Mepra from Italy and Villeroy & Boch from Germany accompany William Edwards from the heart of Stoke on Trent. The very best manufacturers, the very best service, and superb products.
As well as standard ranges GLB
specialises in using 30 years of experience to source the finest crystal, silver & bone china tableware for use on super yachts and in palaces the world over. Creating something truly
unique just needs a bit of knowledge and an extensive range of contacts.
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Aviv: Made by hand and heartAviv wowed and impressed attendees at this year’s Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival during the four day event that took place between 15-18 July in Harrogate with their stunning range of bespoke silver and rolled gold jewellery – many of which contain exquisite stones to enhance their impact and elegance.
The perfect gift for any occasion or just a treat for yourself to complete that perfect outfit, Aviv’s beautiful collection of handmade silver jewellery’s range is extensive and includes; pendants, necklaces, drop and stud earrings, bracelets, anklets, cuffs, rings and watches. Each piece is lovingly hand crafted in 925 sterling silver and rolled gold, featuring flowers, hearts, excellent quality semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls and opals – all at a price that will surprise and please.
Attendees and peers alike at the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival 2018 were so impressed at the quality and craftsmanship of Aviv’s stunning items that they became one of this year’s Top 20 exhibitors – even more impressive considering there were 600+ talented exhibitors in attendance at this year’s record breaking event.
To see their full extensive range of stunning custom jewellery visit the website below or give the team a call or email to discuss your needs.
ContactT 0208 208 [email protected]
Snappy Crocodile Designs: Fun stuff for fun peopleSnappy Crocodile Designs is a small business based in a rural village just outside Aberdeen, ran by husband and wife team, Vikki & Scott Lawrie, creating fun stuff for fun people. We offer quirky greetings for all occasions and gifts for adults and children. Our range has personality, bright colours, and most importantly, humour, favouring clean, bold designs that will really stand out on your shelves.
Our products are all ethically made and created using eco-friendly materials where possible, our greeting cards are printed on recycled card that is uncoated which means they can be recycled again too! They
come individually wrapped in a biodegradable cello sleeve. All of our cotton products
are made entirely in the UK from 100% cotton sourced from fair trade
factories. We try and source all of our packaging from other small UK businesses to support our local economy.
Please get in touch on the email below if you’d like to discuss opening a trade account with us, we have a
user friendly online trade shop to make ordering with us super
simple.
www.snappycrocodile.co.uk
The Siabann rangeThe Siabann (Gaelic for soap) range is hand blended in small batches to ensure the highest quality. Siabann products are 100% natural, handmade in Scotland, and are vegan friendly.
The standout product in the range is the Siabann Skin Candle – a unique blend of oils, soy wax, and butters that melt as you burn the candle. The warm oils can then be poured directly onto the skin to nourish and rejuvenate.
The founder, Fiona Ritchie, wanted to create a range of beautifully packaged, natural products that make perfect gifts… one for you and one for me!
The Beàrr Man range (Beàrr meaning Shave in Gaelic) means that the man in your life doesn’t miss out!
This perfect wee range includes a moisturising, handmade shave soap, an essential oil laden organic body
wash, aloe vera packed soothing lotion, and the amazing Beàrr Man Balm for all over buttery nourishment. There is also a perfect little beard oil to soothe and soften that grizzly beard!
“We were inspired by the brown bears that roamed the ancient Caledonian forests of Scotland and our products evoke the natural fragrances of juniper and cedarwood.”
Both ranges are entirely free from palm oil, parabens, animal testing and SLS/SLES.
Siabann has also just launched a small, but perfectly formed, Home Fragrance range – bringing the fragrance of Scotland into your home.
All products are available at: www.siabann.com
Based in the home of potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, Portmeirion Group is a home-grown British company distinguished as a significant force within the homewares industry.
Portmeirion Group encompasses the Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester, Pimpernel, and Wax Lyrical brands and leads the market in high quality and innovatively designed tableware, cookware, giftware, table top accessories, and textiles.
Giftware purchases are high on the agenda for Portmeirion Group’s consumers and so we have repositioned our offerings to provide on-trend gifting ranges from our famous brands and award-winning licensed ranges to meet their needs. Consumers are also embracing mix and match collections and products that reflect joy and youthfulness, which
can be seen in Portmeirion’s cool and light-hearted Westerly Collection and leading table-top accessories brand, Pimpernel, with their new range of feel-good slogan mugs that make the perfect, purse-friendly gift.
The Sara Miller London Portmeirion collaboration continues to impress with the Chelsea Collection introducing a new light grey colourway to its exquisite range, and a selection of charming baubles extending its elegant Christmas Collection, both making wonderful gifts. Portmeirion has also welcomed new additions to their Auris Glass collection, taking on key trends with a beautiful hand-cut gin glass finished with Swarovski crystals. Royal Worcester’s Wrendale Designs has introduced delightful additions for Christmas with adorable bone china baubles, extending the charming range that is perfect for
animal lovers everywhere.
For further information, please contact our Sales Team:T 01782 [email protected]
Portmeirion Group
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Machining News
ACSYS: Leaders in laser technologyOur sister publication, Industrial Process News, recently presented Acsys Lasertechnik UK Ltd with our highly deserving Laser Technology Company of the Year award.
Acsys Lasertechnik was first established back in 2003 by Gerhard Kimmel, with offices in Kornwestheim, Mittweida and Ludenscheid in Germany. Specialising in machining services, the company took off and saw swift success across the country. After continual investment into the company, and with their eye on brand new lucrative foreign markets, the company opened up ACSYS UK in 2010, ACSYS US in 2014 and ACSYS AT in 2018. Today the company are well known around the world for their expert laser systems and related products, with locations in over thirty countries worldwide. Their laser technology can be used on a huge breadth of materials, whether it’s for metals and alloys, plastics, coatings, organic or composite materials.
The company specialise in providing both standard laser machines and bespoke instruments for use in laser marking, engraving, cutting, welding and digitising. Their wide range of stock includes everything from the highly lauded OYSTER laser table system to the ORCA laser machining centre, as well as a huge scope of special modules. The past year in particular has been superb for the multinational company, with a significant spike in sales across the UK market in particular.
We spoke to Sales Manager, Mick Hemmings, about their growth, to which he explained, “Although it is a very competitive market, because of recent improvements we have made to our marketing and sales strategy, we have seen a sizeable increase in both sales and enquiries. It has been a busy past 12 months with the MACH 2018 show back in April, and a number of new sales and leads picked up from the show.”
As a world-renowned technical expert provider, Acsys Lasertechnik make sure to attend numerous trade shows throughout the year. The MACH Show, held at the NEC in April, proved an invaluable experience as the company were able to show off their huge number of wares while connecting with the wider industry at large. Attendees were particularly struck by the large selection of products available, with the BARRACUDA being one of the most talked about. The BARRACUDA is an all-in-one system that is ideal for use in industrial areas and which can also
be customised for specific usage. With powerful fibre lasers and high-speed writing heads, the BARRACUDA is used the world over for maximum precision and minimum processing. Not only that,
but the BARRACUDA is designed to minimise disruption and increase work productivity. It has an easily accessible work area, with the bed made from high strength steel or optional temperature stabile granite for highest precision.
One of Acsys Lasertechnik’s most popular products includes the PIRHANA Laser Engraving and Marking system. Specially built with a fibre laser system that boasts incredible beam quality, the PIRANHA is perfect for punch marks, fine engraving, 3D micro laser engraving and other high precision marking applications.
Mick added, “We have recently introduced a new machine in our exceptional PIRANHA range called the PIRHANA PICO. With its current picosecond laser, the PICO is capable of achieving extremely high precision levels. There are numerous advantages to this, including achieving ‘cold removal’ of a material, whereby the laser does not affect the integrity or properties of the material being engraved. Secondly, the ultra short pulse duration of the laser means the material will become hydrophobic, resisting water, dirt, bacteria and rust. This is called ‘Black Marking’.”
The PIRHANA PICO has proven extremely popular, with added benefits such as its compact and space saving build as well as its flexible and modular design. “The PIRHANA PICO can be used to fulfil a
number of tasks,” Mick stated. “In addition to the corrosion-resistant black marking, the PICO is perfect for 3D laser engraving on a vast amount of different materials, micro engraving, frosting and surface structuring to create stunning visual effects.”
Acsys Lasertechnik GmbH have also just launched the new PIRANHA Roboshift. Flexible and dynamic recording, processing and filing. These are the core topics of this automated laser processing system. At the heart of the laser is a compact 6-axis robot with the approximate length and reach of a human arm. This
enables highly flexible process automation in many industrial sectors. Whether laser marking, laser engraving, 3D laser engraving or a combination – the PIRANHA Roboshift offers universal automation and impresses with its high throughput and short cycle times. An ideal all-rounder for a wide variety of laser processing applications. Be one of the first to see it here: www.acsys.de/en/laser-systems/piranha-roboshift/piranha-roboshift.html
Part of what makes Acsys one of the world’s leading laser experts is their commitment to customer service. Centred at the core of the company,
Acsys work closely with the client to understand their company needs and budget and can find them the right laser product for their needs, even if it must be designed from scratch. Acsys’ many customised solutions can be seen in use across laboratories, manufacturing, engineering and much more throughout the world. All of their bespoke equipment is built to exact specifications, fully equipped and fit for purpose.
With a highly experienced and expert team of engineers at hand, clients are guided throughout the entire process, from 3D design to calibrating, commissioning and installation, no matter where in the world they are. In addition to all Acsys instruments going through a series of rigorous test runs under production conditions, clients can also rest assured that all products meet DIN ISO 9001:2008 and DIN EN ISO 14001 standards, guaranteeing reliability, longevity and product excellence.
Acsys also offer ArtCAM CAD\CAM software maintenance and support. Designed with artisans in mind, the user friendly and bespoke software is perfect for sign makers, woodworkers, engravers, jewellers and creators of all kinds to manufacture 2D or 3D products with speed and ease. Better
yet, Acsys also offer training on how to use this incredible software, with in-house training available at their Bromsgrove office and online support is also available.
Moving into the future, Acsys will be expanding their work force to meet with demand, including bringing on board more Application Engineers and further investing into innovation and sales. If you would like to find out more about how their suite of products can benefit your business, be sure to get in contact below. Alternatively, you can find more information by checking out the website.
T 01527 870820 [email protected] www.acsyslaser.co.uk
Mick Hemming, UK Sales Manager, accepts the Company of the Year Award
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Bath University goes electric in new 293-room accommodationPolden is a 293-room facility located at The University of Bath. The accommodation comprises 37 flats across two buildings.
Mark Comerford, of MEP Engineering Solutions, is the Mechanical and Electrical Consultant for the project. “An initial consideration was whether to use wet, gas fired heating, or electric. The concern with electric was running cost. The University researched controls for electric heating and discovered PrefectIrus.”
Prefect Controls manufactures PrefectIrus, now installed in over 20,000 student rooms across the UK; it can
generate energy savings of around 40%.
More BEMS than thermostat, PrefectIrus manages, measures, and monitors conditions in individual rooms from a central control unit. Mains borne signalling means a non-invasive, cost-effective installation.
Mark continues, “The University made the commercial decision to use electric heating. We reviewed the technical specification – did it fit? Would it do the job? Would it deliver the temperatures? etc. All these boxes were ticked so we were introduced to Prefect.”
With features including light, humidity, and noise level monitoring, indication of failing third party components such as water heating thermostats and leaking tanks, Irus is creating safer, more comfortable environments, resulting in enhanced student experiences.
Contact: Glen GoldingT 01787 [email protected]
CP Electronics wins coveted RAC Cooling Industry Award for its HVAC DetectorEnergy and lighting controls specialist CP Electronics has been crowned an RAC Cooling Award winner thanks to its innovative air conditioning controller, the GESM-AC.
A battery-powered passive infrared (PIR) sensor, the GESM-AC limits use of air conditioning to times when it’s necessary – and switches it off when it’s not, based on occupancy. CP Electronics are winners in the ‘Air Conditioning Product of the Year – Accessories & Peripherals’ category, and its detector is designed to help bring energy consumption from air conditioning units down.
The results of the RAC Cooling Industry Awards were revealed on 26th September at the esteemed London Hilton, Park Lane, London, attended by over 600 of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry elite.
On CP Electronics’ win and the detector, the RAC Cooling Awards Judging Panel 2018 said, “A simple and practical device to install in rooms with infrared remote-controlled single AC units. The environmental benefits were obvious in saving on energy in cooling unoccupied space.
“It is not unreasonable to believe that a payback within 12 months can be achieved. It could benefit both new built and retrofit markets through the rapid installation and the subsequent low maintenance.”
As well as being environmentally friendly, one of GESM-AC’s biggest benefits is its versatility. The GESM-AC can be hardwired via USB, meaning developers can specify the unit to build energy efficiency into the framework and infrastructure of their buildings.
www.cpelectronics.co.uk
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning News
Panasonic’s 4kW/2HP CO2 condensing unit for commercial refrigeration is now available in the UK, aimed at small supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations.
Panasonic UK Marketing Manager Tony Nielson said: “The main points to note with this product are its low carbon footprint, energy saving capacity, reliability and low refrigerant charge. Installation has also been made easy with its compact size and plug & play applications, ensuring a simple and low-cost install.”
TF Solutions are among the first UK distributors to stock the new units and Commercial Director Andy Reed said: “The new units offer a stable, natural and reliable
solution that can help save on energy bills and are suitable for both freezing and refrigeration.”
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PANASONIC CO2 Unit arrives in UK
Gaia underfloor heating for fire stationA Hydronic underfloor heating system from Gaia Climate Solutions has been installed during the modernisation of an historic fire station in the heart of Cambridgeshire with the build-up specified to actually support the weight of a fully-laden appliance.
Officially opened by Sir Peter Brown, chairman of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority, and chief fire officer, Chris Strickland, Yaxley Community Fire and Rescue Station covers the Huntingdonshire district of the county. It is staffed by on-call firefighters recruited from the nearby community.
Work on the conserved building, which dates from 1879, was led by main contractor, SDC
Builders and took just over a year to complete. The Gaia Hydronic underfloor heating system and an air source heat pump were the key elements to a package provided by G-Core, which offers a full planning, design and installation service for ground and water source, as well as air source heat pumps.
Michael Regis, who designed and co-ordinated the project for G-Core, commented, “The main contractor laid the high density
insulation required to take the weight of the fire engine when it is full, and Gaia completed the installation of its Hydronic system, including the manifold. Gaia performed very well in terms of both the design detailing and the installation, and was very responsive to required changes to the specification of the UFH system.”
ContactT 0845 434 9991www.gaia.co.uk
There’s only one steam boiler company that can boast over 120 years of operation, class-leading energy-saving solutions, and UK manufactured steam boilers – CFB Boilers.
Trusted expertsWe’re the trusted steam specialist for hundreds of companies across tens of industries, all of whom receive quality-engineered, high performance, reliable and energy efficient steam and hot water solutions.
Our credentials for technical excellence & engineering expertise are renowned in the industry, as is our genuine commitment, customer service & satisfaction.
Product innovationManufacturing class-leading products is in our blood; we were the first steam boiler specialist to manufacture a superior, energy-saving four-pass steam boiler.
And we’re the minds behind an innovative reverse osmosis unit which delivers high performance for around half the cost of alternative products on that market.
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Calorex website becomes danthermgroup.co.ukAs of 1 June 2018 the Calorex website has changed its name to danthermgroup.co.uk with all Dantherm Group UK digital marketing and social media accounts linking to this site.
Since Calorex became part of the Dantherm Group in January 2016 the UK has been a leading force in selling all four brands within the group. However, this was not reflected in the online set-up with the Calorex website being the only website to direct all group traffic to in the UK. With this in mind and for the benefit of our customers it was decided to amalgamate all group products onto one site.
The new website will have all the usual features but users will now be able to search by application, product, brand or sector. A ‘Latest News’ section has also been added to the home page allowing visitors to be kept up to date with all that is going on within the group in the UK.
Anne Guerrero, UK Marketing Manager said, “The Calorex social media pages had already been changed back in January to Dantherm Group UK and this was just the natural progression of the Calorex brand being further integrated into the parent company, Dantherm Group.”
“We now have all group products under one roof making it easy for our online users to find any of our heating,
cooling, drying and ventilation products and the right person to contact.”
Products are categorised by Mobile, Pool, Commercial/Industrial, Residential, Brands by Aerial, Calorex, Dantherm, Master and Sectors by To Heat, To Cool, To Dry, To Ventilate.
All former Calorex pages will point to: www.danthermgroup.co.uk – For more information on Dantherm Group UK’s comprehensive range of high performance units, contact us on 01621 856611 or email: [email protected] or visit: www.danthermgroup.co.uk
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Secure storage for bikes & gearMotoparking UK has developed and manufactured an innovative solution which provides a smarter alternative for parking and storing a motorcyclists gear in carparks and inner city areas.
The Motoparking solution simply provides a place to store a motorcyclists gear such as; helmet, gloves, jackets, bags etc – while also providing a secure locking system to safely secure the motorbike itself whilst parked.
Aimed at parking authorities both private and public and any company that wishes to provide a better solution to motorcyclists, the Motoparking system comes in both Touring and City sizes for full sized motorbikes where space is available and for scooters or cycles where space is at a premium respectively.
Motoparking UK attended this year’s Parkex 2018 exhibition to showcase their solutions – which are already being successfully trialled in many cities within the UK and Europe – and the reception was incredible.
Attendees were notably impressed by the sleek design and volume of storage available and loved the ability to secure the motorbike all within one solution.
The ability to custom design the outer case to allow for advertising or branding was also a massive hit among peers.
Thanks to the incredible design and innovative nature of the products, Motoparking UK found themselves among the Top 10 exhibitors out of the 100+ attending the Parkex 2018 show held at the NEC Birmingham this past April. This impressive achievement from an up and coming relatively new company only cements their impressive credentials and innovative products on offer.
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3C Payment3C leads the way in transforming cashless payments across the Parking industry with cost-effective integrations for off-street, on-street, and card-in/card out solutions that can be deployed in over 40 countries worldwide. As a global provider of PCI Point-to-Point-Encryption (P2PE) validated EMV terminals to local and multi-national parking operators we also provide ecommerce and in-app transaction acceptance all processed and managed through our state of the art 3C Integra platform.
Through a single contract, and a single source UK provider, 3C Payment offers clients a full end-to-end payment service.
3C’s UK Parking Solution includes an integrated terminal solution where all card transactions are processed through our secure hosted 3C Integra Gateway, and then settled via 3C acquiring services.
3C Payment works with all the major players in the Parking industry to provide you with a fully integrated solution. The onboarding process is simple, and there is no additional hardware to install onsite or at Pay Stations.
All our payments are processed through our own P2PE validated PCI level 1 hosted 3C Integra platform. In addition, 3C provides a full service and support package including access to the 3C Portal for real time transaction reporting, refund capability and terminal estate management.
Contact: 3C Payment UK Christopher Octon, Key Account Manager ParkingT +44 (0)208 8437 [email protected]
‘Pay-on-foot’ with DESIGNADESIGNA designs, manufactures, and installs fully automatic ‘Pay-on-foot’ car parking systems, with more than 15,000 installations worldwide. From simple stand-alone systems to large networked sites, DESIGNA UK has extensive experience in the following sectors: hospitals, shopping centres, airports, hotels, and local authorities.
As innovation leaders we offer the latest technology in the field of parking revenue management. Our ABACUS operating system is one of the most comprehensive available and includes a range of advanced revenue control and reporting tools.
The ABACUS solution allows for car parks to be networked over the internet and managed from a central location. ABACUS is fully integrated with
ANPR and can support a range of ecommerce solutions, including: online pre-booking, mobile app, and web payments.
For further details about our products or services, please visit our website at: http://uk.designa.com or contact our sales team directly on +44 (0)1932 784040 or email: [email protected]
Innovation, intelligence, integrationParkex is Europe’s largest dedicated parking exhibition showcasing hundreds of the newest and most innovative parking technologies. The annual BPA event, held at Coventry’s RICOH Arena from 13-14 June 2018, is where the profession comes together to find solutions to the latest parking issues. Visitors were able to draw on the knowledge and experience over the three days from the exhibitors, take advantage of an extensive programme of seminars and presentations at the Parkex Hub and connect with likeminded parking professionals at the BPA stand.
Every other year, Traffex and Parkex are co-located at the NEC Birmingham, and after huge success in 2017 both exhibitions are set and ready to return to the Midlands next April with the biggest combined event in road, traffic, parking, and transport set in the UK.
Whether you are from a local authority, central government department, are a private parking operator, transport operator, parking consultant, or a private land owner, Parkex is the UK’s most important industry event for the parking industry.
The next Parkex event, co-located with the next Traffex event, will be held at Birmingham’s NEC from 2-4 April 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: CDL Vehicle Information Services Ltd, DESIGNA, Motoparking UK, 3C Payment & YourParkingSpace. Further details can be found on this page.
Contactwww.parkex.co.uk
CDL Vehicle Information Services (CDL VIS)CDL VIS is a vehicle data specialist carrying out over 20 million vehicle checks per month, providing data from a number of sources including the DVLA, SMMT, DVSA, Police, and Insurers. In addition we have developed our own in house vehicle valuation data set based on data provided directly by the manufacturers and by our field based team of valuation experts.
We are able to return a range of information including make, model, and fuel-type, MOT and Tax status as well as stolen notifications. Our data is used by a range of customers, including car park management companies and operators, to identify vehicle types allowing them to maximise efficiency and understand customer requirements such as
electric charge points.
This allows them to tailor parking solutions and shape tariff models. Our high-speed data intelligence solution, Hummingbird, utilises intelligent agents to analyse, in real-time, multiple data sets providing a valuable insight into consumer habits.
T 0161 480 4420M 07872 [email protected]
YourParkingSpace YourParkingSpace is Britain’s on-demand parking marketplace. Co-founder Charles Cridland began building this online platform in 2006 as a free platform connecting driveway owners with motorists searching for affordable parking. Joined by Harrison Woods in 2013, YourParkingSpace expanded the product offering to include commercial parking spaces.
Drivers can search for parking spaces across the UK and book by the hour, day, or month. Pre-book prices are guaranteed to never be more than the drive-up rate. With YourParkingSpace, drivers save money, skip queues, and enjoy the peace of mind that accompanies the booking guarantee.
Homeowners can list their empty driveways, parking spaces, or lock-up garages at a price of their choice.
This opportunity to earn a side income from sharing parking assets is amplified in busy areas. Spaces in central London and those near major event venues and airports regularly make upwards of £2,000 per year.
YourParkingSpace serves commercial clients as well as individual space owners. Businesses with empty or under-utilised parking facilities can tap into a lucrative additional revenue stream by adding their parking spaces to a platform where drivers are actively searching to book parking.
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Food & Drink Manufacturing News
After proving its qualities at home in the UK, European food manufacturers are next in line to benefit from Cerulean’s accurate, sustainable, non-destructive equipment.
Maintaining an optimum temperature range has always been critical for food manufacturers the world over, as the reproduction of harmful micro-organisms or the formation of toxins can occur in either cold or warm ambience.
All food naturally emits tiny amounts of electromagnetic radiation, so using the Faraday cage principle, Celsius detects the radio energy from samples and converts these readings into temperature values. This process only takes a few seconds and any item can be measured between -30°C to +30°C. The equipment
has an easy to follow GUI and the operation process is quick and simple.
SCS SL, a private company located in Irun (North Spain), are one
business who has recently become a distributor of Celsius. Focused on niche engineering products, the company provide quality control and engineering solutions for the packaging sector and most of their customers are FMCG and private companies on the Iberian Peninsula.
The latest range of Celsius instruments, Midi and Maxi, have evolved in recent times to offer larger and more responsive screens and upgraded operating platforms. Consequently, food manufacturers across Europe can rest assured they now have the capability to achieve the optimal, accurate insight needed to produce the results required by many market sectors, including all those regulated by HACCP.
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Celsius system heads for Europe
Ian Tindall (pictured), Director of Innovation and Marketing at Cerulean, explores the importance of temperature in the food manufacturing sector.
The size of the chilled and frozen food market shows the importance of maintaining food quality.
In the ready-to-eat sandwiches sector, one provider alone makes 600 million sandwiches every year!
The WRAP organisation quotes mind-boggling data that the food sector produces 10 million tonnes of food waste a year. However, with non-invasive
temperature checking technology there is little stopping manufacturers from protecting food quality and reducing waste.
Our sophisticated equipment, Celsius, delivers accurate temperature measurement in minutes, without specialist operator training, offers food manufacturers reassurance about the products they sell and enables protection of production rates at no costs to quality.
Media commentators often refer to “taking the temperature” of a market. In this case the importance of temperature is more than a metaphor; it’s a matter of protecting an industry’s future.
www.cerulean.com/en
Taking the temperature of the food manufacturing sector
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Yet another inspiring yearCombining an indoor conference and exhibition with outdoor displays and demonstrations, Traffex Seeing is believing, held at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire, from 27-28 June 2018, offered a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the latest products and services on the market. With a focus on maintenance, safety, technology, lighting, signage, and road marking, this free to attend event was a must see for anyone involved in the industry.
Key highlights Included: live crash demonstrations, static outdoor displays, Traffex Seeing is believing podcast, large indoor exhibition, free to attend outdoor demos, CPD certified seminar sessions, The Recruitment Zone, and the latest road and traffic safety products.
With so much to share and learn from the highways community, Seeing is believing has long been hailed as a catalyst for long-term collaboration. Over the last four shows, the event has a proven reputation for attracting key decision-makers from: national government agencies, local authorities, emergency services, term maintenance contractors, consultants, suppliers/manufacturers, plant equipment, construction maintenance, health & safety management, and traffic engineering.
The next Traffex event, co-located with the next Parkex event, will be held at Birmingham’s NEC from 2-4 April 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: ASI Solutions & Cleftbridge. Further details can be found
on this page.
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Prevent ironwork failures… SHIMPAC IT!
SHIMPAC® ROADSHIM® planksThe Industry Standard SHIMPAC® system with its high compression and sheer resistance is designed to ensure correct seating and levelling of ironwork; and yet is simple to adjust on site without the need for specialist tools.
SHIMPAC® ROADSHIM® planks, in conjunction with a high strength fast setting mortar, secure chamber tops and provide the strongest of platforms for ironwork, handling extreme weather conditions and heavy road use, it ensures that ironwork installations and repairs last years without further attention. The product range comes in various thicknesses, allowing the contractor to build up the area beneath the frame to achieve the correct level. Designed specifically to secure the chamber top and provide a platform to bed and level any ironwork to exactly the right height and angle.
● Exceptional lateral strength and sheer resistance ● Fast, simple, cost effective ● Unique ironwork seating and levelling systems to
HA104/09 Ch. 6&7 ● SHIMPAC® ROADSHIM® planks are approved for use
by councils, utility companies, highway and transport authorities, and civil engineers
Contact: Ian Wallington, Business Development ManagerM 07738 [email protected]
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RHiNOPHALT® is a unique preventative maintenance treatment for asphalt which preserves, protects and extends the life of expensive asphalt infrastructure such as airport runways and taxi-ways, car parks, highways, expressways and automotive tracks. It has proven to be a very reliable, effective and innovative method of preserving asphalt infrastructure all over the globe, offering substantial operational, environmental benefits and long-term cost savings to all parties involved.
RHiNOPHALT® is best utilised as part of a planned preventative maintenance tool in asset management, extending the operational life of the asphalt pavement and removing the large costs of resurfacing and repair works. But also, it is used extensively to extend the life of older pavements and allow for planned replacement funding to be arranged, or to arrest aggregate loss.
The key benefits of using RHiNOPHALT®: ● Extension to the life of the asphalt, delaying the
need for expensive resurfacing ● A reduction in ongoing maintenance and unplanned
interventions ● Substantial whole life cost reduction ● Speedy application, also at night, which minimises
closures ● No change to the surface characteristics. Texture is
maintained, and grip restored.
Contact: Craig MarshallM +44 (0)7703 [email protected]
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VELUX Group to acquire JET-Group from EgeriaVELUX A/S and Dutch investment firm Egeria have reached an agreement concerning the sale of JET-Group to the VELUX Group. The decision to acquire JET-Group, a European leader in industrial roof light systems, is in line with the VELUX Group’s growth strategy and specifically the desire to grow its business in the non-residential market for daylighting solutions. The acquisition of JET-Group is the second by the VELUX Group this year, with Wasco Products Inc, a US skylight manufacturer, announced in April.
The VELUX Group has been the market leader in the residential market for roof windows for more than 75 years. The VELUX Group’s first step into the commercial (non-residential) market was in 2012 when it launched the VELUX Modular Skylight (VMS) system. Today, the strategy is to develop a leading position in this business area through organic growth and acquisitions.
“We have had a very positive dialogue with Egeria and the JET-Group. We immediately felt that the ambitions and cultures of the JET-Group and our company complement each other nicely. Through the acquisition of JET-Group, we will strengthen our foothold within the commercial market in several countries and add several new product categories to our commercial offering in Europe,” says David Briggs, CEO of the VELUX Group.
www.velux.com – www.egeria.nl – www.jet-group.com
Tri-Wall Europe announces acquisitionWe are delighted to announce that Tri-Wall Europe Limited has acquired 51% of Rosewood Packaging Group.
Tri-Wall is a market-leading, global brand, providing industrial multi-material packaging solutions to customers large and small across the world. This acquisition enables Tri-Wall to enhance our global reach and local service in the UK.
Gavin Peters, Managing Director Tri-Wall Europe, said, “I
am delighted to welcome Rosewood Packaging and all employees into the Tri-Wall group. This acquisition will create a unique opportunity by combining Rosewood’s geographical spread and services with Tri-Wall’s
manufacturing and product development capabilities. We will remain focused on our customers, strengthen our product offering and build on our services, ensuring
the enlarged group delivers greater value to customers old and new.”
Stephen Lord, Managing Director, Rosewood Packaging, said, “We are
excited to be joining the Tri-Wall group. We are looking forward to bringing the additional benefits to fruition that an enlarged group can provide to our combined customer base.”
Proud to deliver sustainable value to our customersYou can find out more about Tri-Wall Europe at: www.tri-wall.eu or email: [email protected]
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Suppliers of food processing machinery, weighing scales, vacuum pouches, thermal labels and food packaging
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Hexcel Wrap from Protega Global
Hexcel Wrap, protective packaging material supplied exclusively by Protega Global, is fast becoming the number one choice of packaging material with businesses looking to reduce their use of plastic. This 100% biodegradable and recyclable material has a premium luxury appearance which creates a gift-able open box experience which is easy for end users to responsibly recycle.
The key to the success of Hexcel Wrap is the innovative design with the material being specially manufactured to interlock as it is wrapped around goods; this interlocking quality allows the operative to apply the correct amount of material and reduce wastage. Another benefit of using Hexcel Wrap is that it can be torn by hand which helps considerably to reduce packing times.
The small footprint of the Hexcel Wrap and ergonomic dispenser is another benefit to consider, as operations of all sizes can facilitate this flexible, compact system, which in comparison to bubble wrap, will free up storage space. Hexcel Wrap doesn’t require electricity, and, unlike air cushioning machines, requires no maintenance, meaning downtime is a thing of the past.
If you would like to learn more about this product visit: www.protega-global.com – samples of this material are available on request.
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The Silver Crane Company LimitedThe Silver Crane Company Limited is a world leading designer and supplier of the most stunning decorative tin packaging in the market place.
Our in-house design studio is our pride and joy. Winners of the UK Packaging Awards Design Team of the Year Award, we have received recognition for our passion in creating new and innovative concepts and bringing our craziest ideas to life in the on-going pursuit of ‘WOW!’
We not only create products that truly stand out from the crowd, we marry our love for great design with a keen commercial awareness of the importance of merchandising, margin requirements, logistics, and timelines. We are a complete one-stop shop and we pride ourselves in our ability to offer a complete service specialising in designing to our customer’s requirements and limitations.
As a family business, we understand the value of long-term relationships. Working with blue chip retailers and manufacturers in over 26 countries worldwide, we cover the North America, South America, Australasia, Europe, South Africa, China and Japan.
In a fiercely competitive market, we are proud to be leading
the way to the most exciting and innovative tin packaging designs in the world. We make what others can’t.
ContactT +44 (0)1425 477933F +44 (0)1425 482585www.silvercrane.co.uk
Metal DynamicsMetal Dynamics is a supplier which sets the standard for the manufacture and supply of high quality, bespoke, metal and plastic closures and embellishments to the fragrance and spirit market. Our speciality is bringing complex and multi-faceted projects to the market.
Our head office is based in Rhode Island, USA, with project management in the UK for all EU-based clients and wholly owned facilities in China. Our manufacturing capabilities include all metals, injection moulded and blow moulded plastics, extrusions (aluminium), and secondary materials such as leather, wood, and enamels.
One of our key innovations for 2018
is a fully compostable, cellulose-based, injection moulded plastic. We have also launched the fragrance industry’s first all metal perfume flask for the Ted Baker ‘Tonic’ Collection.
We merge design and manufacturing technology with a focus and attention to detail to cover all the needs of our customers. Our company purpose is to be the partner you are looking for, bringing outstanding product and excellence to the marketplace.
Our key product categories are: bottle caps, closures, cosmetic components, bottle wraps & cages, plaques, hanging charms, glued ornaments, GWP, and marketing support items. Key markets: beauty, fragrance, fashion, jewellery, and beverage.
ContactTom James, VP – EuropeT +44 (0)20 8761 [email protected]
Spectra enjoys visitor surgeSpectra’s appearance at Packaging Innovations Olympia proved to be its most successful London show to date. Its eye-catching show stand drew large numbers, with a particular interest in its sustainability table display that highlighted Spectra’s various sustainable initiatives, including PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) and sugarcane-based biopolymer.
Jonathan Powell, Spectra Sales Director, said, “Our display helped engage visitors on the subject of sustainability and the alternative materials available. It not only gave us the perfect opportunity to show the environmental benefits of PCR and Biopolymer, but it also helped us illustrate the ongoing efforts we take as a responsible manufacturer of plastics.”
Also featured was Spectra’s new PCR10 initiative which was also selected as one of the top ten innovations at the show. The new initiative, which will see 10% recycled content added to all future bottle manufacturing, proved popular with visitors looking to make an environmental difference with their packaging.
Spectra’s stand also showed a huge range of standard
designs as well as examples of packaging made for well-known high street brands. The company also premiered its new Silk offering, a lustrous, iridescent finish, benefitting from virtually no flow marks.
ContactT +44 (0)1986 [email protected]
Smart, secure packaging solutionsBusiness and Industry Today is happy to announce that Antalis, specialists in reliable packaging, have been selected as one of our Top 10 Exhibitors at the Packaging Innovations show.
Held at the NEC, Birmingham, Packaging Innovations boasts over 300 leading suppliers, numerous exciting seminars, and an unmatched chance to network with the rest of the industry. Antalis are renowned throughout the industry for their unique range of packaging solutions, designed to keep goods in perfect conditions no matter where in the transportation process they are.
With over 80 years of experience behind them, they have built up an enviable reputation, with over 16 branches across the UK, 1 million ft2 of warehouse space, and over 200 delivery trucks and trunking vehicles. As one of the UK’s preferred packaging specialists, they typically process a staggering 100,000 order a month.
One of the reasons Antalis has become such a powerhouse name is their bespoke packaging service,
whereby their in-house Smart Packaging Centre team can create a customised packaging solution. Their bespoke packaging can be designed to stand out from the crowd, or to provide secure protection for even the most difficult of items to transport.
If you would like to book in a free consultation and see how Antalis can keep your goods secure, be sure to get in contact using the details below.
T 0370 241 1466 www.antalispackagingsolutions.co.uk
UK’s most exclusive packaging event hailed huge successExhibitors and speakers hailed Packaging Innovations, Luxury Packaging and ADF London’s return to London Olympia from 12-13 September 2018 a huge success, as it celebrated its biggest and busiest edition to date.
Sustainability was top of the agenda, with leading figures from Coca-Cola, Sainsbury’s, The Packaging Federation, and WRAP all taking to the stage for the launch of the Big Plastics Debate 2.0. This interactive discussion, run in association with The Foodservice Packaging Association and OPRL, brought together the brightest minds in the packaging supply chain to tackle the issue of plastic waste in packaging.
The Rt Hon John Gummer, Lord Deben MP, chairman of the UK’s Independent Committee on Climate Change, was the Big Plastic Debate’s Keynote speaker. He discussed ‘Working with Government – How Business Can Drive the Solution to the Plastic Packaging Problem’. Continuing the sustainability theme was Simon Boas-Hoffmeyer, group sustainability director at Carlsberg, who spoke about the company’s ‘Snap Pack’ packaging, which has been designed to remove the need for plastic rings or shrink-wrap on its six packs. By simply gluing the cans together, Carlsberg will reduce its plastic usage by up to 76%. When fully implemented, this could reduce plastic waste by more than 1,200 tons globally, which is equivalent to eliminating 60
million plastic bags each year.
The next Easyfairs packaging event will be Packaging Innovations, Label&Print and Empack 2019, which takes place at Birmingham NEC from 27-28 February 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s London show, listed here in alphabetical order: Antalis, Metal Dynamics, The Silver Crane Company Limited & Spectra. Further details can be found on this page.
www.easyfairs.com/packaging-innovations-birmingham-2019/packaging-innovations-birmingham-2019/
Schmersal launches new safety field box onto marketSimple installation solution for complex machines: safety field box with PROFINET/PROFIsafe field bus interface
Visit Schmersal at SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, Germany, between 27 and 29 November 2018: Stand 460, Hall 9.
The Schmersal Group is presenting its new safety field box SFB-PN-IRT-8M12-IOP at SPS IPC Drives 2018 in Nuremberg. Set for launch onto the market in 2019, this safety field box for PROFINET/PROFIsafe systems is suitable for simple plug and play installation of up to eight safety devices.
Thanks to its universal device interface with an 8-pole M12 connector, it can be used to connect a wide variety of safety devices: electronic and electro-mechanical safety interlocks, switches, sensors, light curtains and operation panels.
Safety devices by other manufacturers can also be easily connected, using an adapter,
for example.The safety signals from connected safety devices are forwarded to a safety controller for evaluation via the secure PROFINET/PROFIsafe field bus interface. PROFIsafe is the functionally safe extension to standard communication via PROFINET. PROFIsafe-based communication is protected against alteration, transmission errors, changes in the telegram sequence and similar. Parallel transmission of safety signals allows safety devices to be freely linked in the safety controller.
Field box device connections can also be configured to link different devices, thus providing maximum flexibility in the conceptual design of safety solutions. What's more, all device connections also feature
a self-resetting fuse element to protect lines. After eliminating an overcurrent in a connection, the fuse element resets itself after a brief cool-down period.
www.schmersal.com
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Scrabo Security Ltd. has recently launched their exciting new patented product, The Roof Commander®.
The Roof Commander® utilises unique sensors which are installed inside the roof/attic/above the ceiling tiles to protect lead/copper from theft and possible theft by intrusion.
Scrabo Security has fitted Roof Commander® to several churches/schools/industrial units in the Belfast area. One of these churches was being persistently targeted and it was costing over £30,000 per annum in roof repairs. Roof Commander® was installed in 2014 and since then the church has been saving over £30,000/annum and is free of theft attempts. Roof Commander® was a finalist in The Fire and Security Excellence Awards 2015 and is registered ‘Secure by Design’ as a Police Preferred Specification Product. Roof Commander® is a unique
stand-alone wireless alarm system that uses GSM technology. The Roof Commander® can be powered independently using a solar panel /battery system and can be fitted in minutes, it can’t be cyber hacked and can send alerts out to up to ten mobile phones.
Roof Commander® patented technology prevents false alarms and can be linked to an existing alarm system. Roof Commander® is an economic and effective proactive deterrent roof alarm.
T +44 (0)2891 [email protected] www.scrabosecurity.com
Scrabo Security Ltd Anti-fatigue mat
If you need anti-fatigue matting that is strong, comfortable, fire resistant, oil resistant and can be ordered in a custom length, then PinnacleMat from First Mats is the answer.
The comfort is provided by a soft foam centre which helps to fight worker’s fatigue, whilst the PolyNit material creates a protective layer that fully encapsulates the mat. This makes it suitable for almost any industrial environment, helping to improve health and safety practices even on wet and oily floors. Good quality anti-fatigue matting can increase morale, boost productivity and reduce
downtime, so choosing a great quality mat is a great investment for any business, according to First Mats.
Since its introduction, PinnacleMat has proved to be a popular option, with many customers a mat that eases pressure on joints and muscles, without worrying about it being damaged by oil and water spills. Customers also have a choice of three standard sizes or the option to order the matting in any length needed up to 18.3m long.
ContactT 0121 702 1659www.firstmats.co.uk
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Slips, trips and falls: Are you doing enough to prevent them?Most of us have had one of those embarrassing slip moments. One minute you’re casually walking along with one foot in front of the other, then all of a sudden… WHOOSH! – Your feet disappear from underneath you and before you know it you’re on the floor!
Many will walk away completely unscathed (but slightly red faced), while others may not be so lucky having sustained a serious injury, which can be life shattering – and damaging to a business or property owner.
There are many prevention methods that can be implemented to reduce the risk of such incidents, but these are not
always suitable for high traffic areas and facilities such as leisure centres, spas and washrooms.
Sometimes the only practical answer is to apply an anti-slip treatment to the floor surface itself!
TREADSURE™ anti-slip treatment, uses nano-technology to increase the traction/grip of the floor, without changing the physical properties of the floor surface itself – no etching.
It is proven capable of providing 180% grip increase on wet surfaces and 156% increase on dry surfaces. It is suitable
for use on a wide range of internal and external surfaces, even in baths and shower rooms.
T 01282 691616www.marsden-fire-safety.co.uk
Regular torque check from WihaApplying the wrong torque can lead to serious consequences during delicate screw fastening tasks. The Torque QuickCheck enables a quick and easy functional check of the Wiha torque screwdrivers before each use.
A regular tool check guarantees secure and controlled work. The Torque QuickCheck also boasts user-friendly testing procedure: the respective Wiha torque screwdriver is inserted into the Torque QuickCheck together with the enclosed adapter
blades and checked at 2.8Nm. The result is clearly indicated by traffic light colour LED light. Thanks to its compact and handy shape, the Torque QuickCheck is the ideal companion for mobile applications.
With the help of the Torque QuickCheck mobile tester, a daily check can quickly ascertain whether the torque tool being used is still working. This assurance offers users and businesses savings both in time and money by avoiding warranty cases
and follow-up work. The Wiha Torque QuickCheck is a rapid testing device, guide and supportive component for increased safety in torque fastenings, and is ideal for all Wiha iTorque and Torque Vario-S torque screwdrivers that can be set to check value 2.8Nm. It should be noted, however, that the new rapid testing device by Wiha does not replace the need for recorded calibration.
T 01527 910986www.wiha.com
Notrax® 570 De-Flex™: A state of balanceA 45cm x 45cm rubber tile that hits the right balance of comfort, safety, and flexibilityAs with any new Notrax® innovation – the premise for the new product design is clear: maximising the level of comfort and safety for standing workers. In order to bring a truly new innovation to the market, we accepted the challenge to design our bestselling product, the 479 Cushion Trax®, into a modular and flexible solution for extreme industrial workstation applications.
To make it bigger, we made it smallerIn order to surpass the maximum width of the 479 Cushion Trax® of 152cm, we made the 570 De-Flex™ a 45cm x 45cm modular tile that can be easily assembled for coverage of large areas, around corners and long aisles.
To make it heavier, we made it lighterAlthough the overall weight of 16kg/m² is almost triple compared to 5.5kg/m² of the 479 Cushion Trax®, the
45cm x 45cm tiles are easier to handle weighing in at just 3.3kg per tile.
To make it softer, we made it harder144 hard bulleted domes beneath the surface force the mat to continually bend and ‘flex’ with every movement enhanced even more by the natural resilience and ‘deflection’ of the rubber compound.
To create a single universal locking system, we designed a double locking systemThe first seamless universal interlocking system simplifies installation, yet the double-lock technique is extremely strong and will hold even in the most difficult conditions.
To make it specialised, we made 6 variationsAvailable in a range of specialised rubber compounds for general purpose applications, resistance to industrial oils, ESD static dissipative, and fire-retardant applications. Also available with Grip Step® II for extremely slippery areas.
Seamless universal double-lockThe 570 De-Flex™ has the first seamless universal interlocking system on all sides simplifying the installation as the tiles and safety ramps will fit together any way. Simply lay and double lock these handy tiles together to assemble a matting solution in any direction or shape.
The connection is completely seamless and doesn’t impact the level of comfort. The double-lock is extremely strong and will hold even in the most difficult conditions.
Extended bevelled ramps prevent tripping and allow cart access and are easily
customised for corners.
High level of comfortThe 144 bulleted domes
underneath the mat allow it to continually bend and ‘flex’
with every movement while distributing weight evenly to allow the worker to stand steadily. The 19mm thick platform elevates
and insulates the worker from the hard ground.
Made from a durable rubber compound that provides a natural
rebound resilience and creates an energising rebound effect or ‘deflection’ that stimulates automatic balance checks to improve posture and constant micro movements to maintain blood flow.
Too much cushioning can have a negative effect. Too great an amount of softness will cause excessive fatigue because it overworks the muscles. Think of it like jogging in soft sand as an extreme example of this concept. The De-Flex provides the right amount of comfort to ensure a comfortable standing experience.
Freedom of movementThe diamond plate surface provides traction yet allows
easy twist turns for freedom of movement for dynamic workstations.
The composition of the material and surface pattern significantly influences
the mechanical behaviour of mats. Due to the ‘rebound’ and flexibility of the De-
Flex, it is ideal for providing comfort during turning, walking, and other movement.
Notrax® is now part of Justrite Safety Group™. Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies. Together we protect workers, workplaces, and the environment with a comprehensive range of industrial safety solutions. All Justrite Safety Group portfolio companies are united by deep safety knowledge, long experience & a commitment to protecting people, property and the planet. Find out more at: www.justrite.com
Find out more about our range of industrial matting solutions at: www.notrax.eu or check out the product video on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sqoNn3ik5A
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The QSS Group is a provider of cost-effective, customer-focused Training, Consultancy, Risk Profiling and Auditing in Safety, Quality, Environmental and Engineering services. Over the years, the company has gained recognition as a leading provider of the aforementioned.
We have a variety of training courses which can range from IOSH Accredited courses, Accident Investigation, RM3 and Manual Handling to name but a few. These can also be bespoke to your organisation.
This year, The QSS Group have been involved in a variety of exciting projects, such as our Health & Safety work on the Hollywood film, Mission Impossible 6. The QSS Group offers Risk Assessments, Common Area Risk Assessments and Fire Risk Assessments to meet your organisations’ needs. Our inspection
services range from third party product inspections to site safety inspections through our highly competent inspectors, with a vast range of knowledge to assist you in all your needs. HSQE support and consultancy services are another of the services that we can assist you with! Our slogan is our aim, we love supporting business and we will continue to do this in the future.
T +44 (0)1332 221400www.theqssgroup.co.uk
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IDEXX Pseudalert Test Accepted as Global ISO StandardThe IDEXX Pseudalert® method, for the 24-hour detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water, has been published as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) worldwide standard 16266-2. P. aeruginosa can cause life-threatening infections in hospitals and can be a cause of skin, ear, and eye infections from recreational water.
Published as ISO 16266-2:2018, Water Quality—Detection and Enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa–Part 2: Most Probable Number Method, Pseudalert detects P. aeruginosa in less than half the time of older standard methods. It has high sensitivity and specificity, requires no confirmation steps, and can be more easily used with water samples which have high levels of background flora. Turnaround time is especially critical in the healthcare and hospitality industries, where receiving test results sooner enables facility managers to act more quickly to clean water systems and protect patient and visitor safety. Faster turnaround time for retesting after remediation also reduces the costs of clinical downtime and closed facilities.
Pseudalert is also included in several European country-specific standards, and was shown to be as accurate as, or more accurate than, the traditional method in two independent studies.
T 01638 [email protected]/water
Intrusion preventionIdappcom offers enterprise-strength, managed cyber Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) services for large organisations, smart homes, families, children, SMBs, home-based workers, and people on-the-move using unsecured public WiFi hotspots.
Best practice security policies and procedures specify a layered, defence in-depth approach for any organisation to meet the latest, regulated, compliance standards.
But for smaller organisations the costs can be prohibitive resulting in unnecessary risk-taking. Idappcom’s Managed IPS service has been designed to enable SMEs, SoHo businesses and work-from home employees to deploy the latest IDS/IPS security solutions with minimal upfront investment and a low annual maintenance subscription.
With huge savings to be made for
the same protection offered by the major vendors, the Idappcom Managed IPS service is an affordable solution to protecting critical data and systems against increasingly sophisticated attacks.
● Enterprise-strength, industry standard, SNORT IDS software
● A range of dedicated, compact CPE options
● Secure WiFi or Ethernet web access point supports multiple, internet-enabled devices
● SNORT exploit-matched policy rules updated every 24 hours
● User-selected exploit and content filtering rule-set options
● Managed by a team of experienced, front-line security professionals
● Email/SMS alert notifications ● Optional incident response and
security consultancy services
ContactFreephone +44 (0)800 680 0791T +44 (0)20 3355 [email protected]
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iCenta: Manufacturer & distributor of flow and level instrumentationEarlier this year, the FPS Expo returned to Liverpool’s Exhibition Centre on the 18th-19th April 2018. The Expo is the only event that brings oil industry professionals, exhibitors and visitors together under one roof, for two days of interaction, networking and showcasing.
Amongst the events top 10 exhibitors, iCenta Controls LTD showcased their selection of industry leading products. iCenta are an independent company that supply level sensors, flow meters, control systems and various instrumentation for a range of industries; such as engineering, manufacturing and the oil and gas industry.
During the FPS Expo, attendees were
impressed with iCenta’s commitment to exceptional customer service. Their ‘complete solution,’ which covers every stage of the purchasing process, from an initial client consultation through to after-sales
care, received multiple levels of praise from visitors.
Attendees were also pleased with the company’s vast array of products, ranging from various Flow technologies, level sensors and displays. Their handy Flow Rate Calculator was also applauded for its ease-of-use and versatility, allowing clients to ‘calculate’ the solution to any of their flowing issues.
If you would like to get in touch with iCenta, contact them on the number below or visit their website today to see the full range of products on offer.
T +44 (0)1722 442307 www.icenta.co.uk
Mega_Bridge adds flexible and fully featured internet protocol (IP) connectivity to the well-established Mega_Link family of Telemetry & Control units used to pass two-way instrumentation, measurement and control data between sensors, equipment and industrial plant.
Telemetry and control, point to point, point to multi-point IoT Architecture, Flexible Communications, ETHERNET, WI-FI, 3G/4G, Sensor & Data Interfaces Volt-Free Digital I/0, 4-20 mA Analogue I/0 RS232/RS485 Serial, Built-in Security VPN with AES256 Remote Node Management. Communications via Cloud Services.
Mega_Bridge can communicate on a closed LAN or across networks and sites via Amazon Web Services, fully administered by Churchill Controls. This enables important security features using
TLSv1.2 for authenticated and encrypted communications channels. VPN routing further secures the network, encrypting data with AES256 for a fully secured and transparent system for end users.
T 01344 750233 www.churchill-controls.co.uk
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Infosecurity Europe: Everyone and everything you need to knowJune in London means it’s time for the annual Infosecurity Europe conference. The conference featured 240 sessions, more than 400 exhibitors, and an estimated 19,500 attendees.
The annual, three day information security event offered analysis of nation-state attackers and cybercrime trends as well as hints for complying with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. Once again, the conference was held at Olympia London from 5-7 June 2018, an exhibition centre, event space and conference centre in the West Kensington district.
Beyond sessions, technology talks and hands-on demos via the new ‘Geek Street’, conference-goers also had the opportunity to get their badge scanned in return for swag, from light sabres to black ducks, as well as the chance at some bigger prizes.
Robert Hannigan, the former director general of Britain’s signals intelligence and cryptography agency, GCHQ, delivered a riveting keynote speech on Thursday, titled ‘Weaponising the Web’, focusing on “nation-state hacking and what it means for enterprise cybersecurity.”
Hannigan retired from GCHQ at the beginning of 2017.
During his tenure, GCHQ launched the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, which is designed to help British organisations better defend themselves against cyberattacks & respond to information security incidents.
Infosecurity Europe returns to London’s Olympia next year from 4-6 June 2019. This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Idappcom. Further details can be found on the right.
www.infosecurityeurope.com
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Amber Valley Developments
Amber Valley Developments was delighted to continue its support for Hillhead.
This year we majored on our unique plug and play seatbelt system incorporating our ECU interface that works in conjunction with the immobiliser. Our completely potted single and double beacons are virtually indestructible.
We were also excited to show our plug and play system incorporating speed and indicator modules making fitting the products to attain FORS or CLOCS standards a simple task for any fleet. This is even now being used by our distributors and even our competitors as it saves £££ on installation costs and works with all equipment regardless of manufacture.
We have also launched our range of illuminated cycle signs, that can have landscape or portrait graphics designed to suit your fleet, and our range of LED cycle signs, which are rubber mounted and now completely sealed with LED clear potting, to make it easy for them to withstand the rigours of pressure washing.
Our ALARMALIGHT range for left turn and reversing is simply the best as the alarms are audible & visual and are specified by many major fleets, as cyclists and other vulnerable road users wear headphones or are deaf and do not hear alarms.
We can also manufacture them with white noise to complement our Ecolarm range.
Finally we have launched our LED triangle range of hard wired or rechargeable LED triangles, which have won very encouraging orders on their debut last month.
Take the time to visit our website & sign up for our product launches at: www.amber-valley.co.uk
Bronze bearings and bushes
Leeds Bronze is the UK’s largest producer of bronze bearings and bushes. Our expertise in this field is also backed by our stockholding facility. Our Leeds site holds the largest UK stock of copper-based alloys. More than one third of our sales are achieved within the quarrying, mining, and construction equipment markets. With a loyal customer base we supply OEMs as well as aftermarket customers and Hillhead 2018 provided a natural showcase for our capability and capacity.
Our extensive machining facility offers sizes from 2mm through to 1.8 metres, providing a complete manufacturing solution to satisfy a wide range of components to our customers’ specifications.
Whether machining material from our extensive bar stock, centrifugal castings, or specialist materials, we understand the need for the highest quality and delivery performance while offering cost-effective solutions and flexibility to meet the continually changing demands within the quarrying, mining, and construction equipment industry.
We support our customers through supply of components in small, medium, and high volume batches with components manufactured to their drawings. Typical components supplied include plain bearings, bushes including bi-metallic, self-lubricating bushes, sleeves, thrust washers, pivot bushes, wear plates, and slide blocks.
T +44 (0)113 271 [email protected]@leedsbronze.co.uk
Quality machinery from Redrock Machinery LtdThe Hillhead Show 2018 was a resounding success for Redrock Machinery Ltd and we would like to thank all our existing customers and new customers for visiting our stand and talking to our representatives.
This was the first year we exhibited at the show in several years but it was evident that the Redrock brand is going strong by the positive feedback we received and the orders placed both during the show and subsequent to it finishing.
Redrock designs and manufactures a range of strong, reliable, and high quality machinery that is ideally suited to the aggregates and construction sectors.
In particular we received high praise for our dust suppression vacuum tankers, dump trailers, low loaders, and sweeper brushes. These machines are designed and made to the highest standards while working closely with the customer to ensure every detail is covered.
Redrock has been established for over 40 years and during this time has become known as one of the market leaders for its construction and aggregates related equipment.
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Industry showpieceWith an unprecedented 546 exhibitors and almost 20,000 trade visitors in attendance, Hillhead 2018 was the biggest and most successful show to date. Quarry Management reports
Exhibitors and visitors alike could not have asked for much better weather at this year’s Hillhead exhibition. For three gloriously warm sunny days in June (26-28), as Britain sweltered in simmering summer temperatures, Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, once again became the focal point for the international mineral products, recycling and construction equipment industries with the staging of Hillhead 2018 – the world’s biggest working quarry show.
With every square metre of exhibition space fully booked and occupied, this year’s trade fair registered an all-time high for the overall number of exhibitors (546), while the total visitor attendance was a record-breaking 19,687 unique attendees – surpassing the show’s previous highest attendance record set in 2005.
As the show swung open its doors, regular attendees may have noticed the new layout inside the Registration Pavilion, which has been expanded (again) to boost its capacity to 90
exhibitors and meet strong demand for exhibition space at the show.
The registration and demonstration areas at the top of the showground were also redesigned to accommodate additional static stands and demonstrations showcasing working plant.
The show returns to the Hillhead Quarry from 23-25 June 2020. This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show. Further details can be found on this page and the next four.
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Coote Engineering
Finlay block machines have long been synonymous with quality, durability, and performance. Established in the 1950s, the Finlay block machine company was acquired by Coote Engineering Ltd in 2016. Coote Engineering has been manufacturing and supplying innovative solutions for the Worldwide Precast Concrete Industry for over 40 years and with this wealth of knowledge will continue the development and support of new and existing customers under the Coote Finlay brand name.
With several different block making machines available, there is one for every size of operation. There is also a range of secondary machines including Strappers, Stackers, and Cubers. There have been many changes and advancements made to the machinery line throughout the years, and these advancements are set to continue as new technology becomes available, particularly in the line of safety.
With the ever changing need for improved safety in the transportation and handling of blocks to and on the building site, the new and improved BTCM-409 (Turnover Cuber) has undergone continuous development. The unique features of this machine were greatly received by customers during a continuous live demonstration at the recent Hillhead exhibition, in which customers could view for themselves the quality, precision, and speed in which the machine operated.
www.coote.co.uk
A resounding success for Rapid International LtdRapid International Ltd successfully exhibited at the biennial Hillhead Show, on 26-28 June 2018 at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK.
Rapid’s latest innovation, the Trakmix track-mounted mobile continuous concrete mixing plant, was on display at the company stand.
The patent-pending Trakmix outputs 250TPH and includes an onboard genset, controls system that weighs all materials and double hopper cement weighing system. Entirely self-contained, track-mounted and remote control operated, Trakmix is recommended for road construction, road paving, ground wors/civil engineering, environmental stabilisation projects, aggregate recycling, and many more.
Rapid’s portfolio include concrete mixers, mobile/stationary concrete batching plant and mobile continuous concrete mixing plant for the concrete, construction, and environmental industries.
Established in 1969, County Armagh based Rapid International delivers high quality, reliable equipment to the concrete, construction, and environmental industries. Today, with a presence in more than twenty countries worldwide via an ever expanding international dealer network, Rapid is a trusted partner to a wide variety of customers ranging from multinational construction groups to small concrete producers.
Contact: Kelly McCollumT 028 38 [email protected]
Saving limbs and lives with MMD sizer technologyCelebrating 40 years of innovation in mining equipment, MMD (Mining Machinery Developments) donated a revolutionary anti-personnel landmine clearance rig to The HALO Trust at the Hillhead show in Derbyshire.
The rig is destined for deployment in Zimbabwe, which remains one of the most highly mine-impacted countries in the world. Small plastic mines – extremely difficult to detect and densely packed – run for hundreds of kilometres, close to houses, schools and agricultural land. Clearing the minefields using traditional methods is a slow, painstaking job with a high level of risk. MMD’s innovative Sizer technology will enable land to be returned to farmers faster and allow children to stop walking to school on paths through minefields.
Five years in development, the mobile Demining Sizer rig works by receiving excavated soil containing anti-personnel landmines: two MMD Sizers process material, ensuring that all mines contained in the soil are crushed or detonated.
The unit’s ability to handle a wide variety of soil types – from hard and abrasive to wet and sticky – and its remote control operation will remove human contact in the highly sensitive minefields in which The HALO Trust operates around the world.
Contactwww.mmdsizers.com#TheHALOTrust
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Auto Windscreens sees 62% plant business boostAuto Windscreens, one of the UK’s leading automotive glazing companies, has seen a 62% increase in its plant glass repair business this year (figures based on 2017 versus 2018 YTD workload volumes). The growth is a result of a concerted effort to bolster the division’s presence in the market since launching at the start of 2017, with key areas for its dedicated in-house plant team being construction, agriculture, airside, and quarrying sectors.
Claire Church, the company’s Operations Manager, said, “Our focus on devising a service that has excellence, quality, and flexibility at its core has contributed to us now being a top UK glazing provider to plant and associated specialist industries. We are exceptionally proud of this achievement and are in a strong position to further this growth.”
The department offers supply and fit, fit only, and remove and refit services. Specially trained technicians can cut and fit flat laminated glass on-site and have IPAF-accredited harness training and Safety Pass Alliance Quarry passports for Mineral Products. The company also holds SafeContractor approval, Avetta accreditation, BSI ISO9001 – Quality, ISO 14001 – Environmental, and OHSAS 18001 – Health and Safety standards.
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Pulsar Process MeasurementAfter a short break, 2018 saw the return of Pulsar Process Measurement at Hillhead.
Quarrying is one of the many industries where the detection of blocked chutes, level measurement and pump control is important, however the remoteness of many applications means their monitoring becomes difficult without using non-contacting level and flow control.
Pulsar Process Measurement offer products for various applications that can offer continuous level measurement, sprayer control, loading level monitoring, monitor bin, silo and stock pile levels. Pulsar also offer drainage water level monitoring and pump control, crusher
control, blocked chute detection, non-invasive pipe flow monitoring, diesel and storage tank levels, monitoring of discharge flow and non-contacting velocity x Area metering.
Our open channel flow solutions are MCERTS Class1 certified, meaning you get accurate reliable data each and every time.
Hillhead 2018 was a chance
for us to showcase our low-cost, non-contacting, zero maintenance ultrasonic solutions. The Pulsarguard 2010 Acoustic Sensor demonstration proved very popular for demonstrating block chute detection. Overall, the show was a success with a high quality of visitors and lots of sales leads to follow up on.
T +44 (0)1684 891371www.pulsar-pm.com
DESMI: Pumping and handling bitumen productsGoing far beyond reliability, productivity, and performance. Must-have factors are our licence to operateAny pump can be an excellent pump – as long as it doesn’t have to run. That’s why reliability, productivity, and performance are important factors for any industrial customer. DESMI does these three elements as well as anyone – and often better. But, while all three are hallmarks of the DESMI offering, they’re only part of the value we provide.
We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of internal gear pumpsDESMI has a full range of different pumps and matching equipment supporting the handing of bitumen products. Our most popular one for the bitumen market is the ROTAN® Internal Gear Pump which has unique features suited for today’s needs. For certain applications, we can offer proven sealing
options, available is also a patented zero-leakage pump with a state of the art magnetic coupling. This pump offers a total protection against spillage and vapour, which may create environmental hazards. Electrical heating is an alternative to heating by liquid or steam.
Contact: Lee Roberts, DESMI UK Sales ManagerM 07376 [email protected]/asphalt-bitumen-pumps.aspx
Leading the way in anti-vibration solutionsWith its expert knowledge, incredible range, and focus on customer satisfaction, it’s no wonder AV Industrial Products Ltd reached Top 30 exhibitor status at this year’s Hillhead Show 2018.
Having been established for over 25 years, AV Industrial Products Ltd is a premium UK supplier of vibration control, shock protection, rubber and rubber-to-metal bonded products into the UK Plant, Construction and Earth Moving sector. As well as supplying the UK market, AV Industrial Products Ltd supplies many thousands of the AV Industrial product range globally per annum. AV Industrial Products Ltd is a very successful anti-vibration mounting manufacturer offering excellent quality, price, service, technical ability, lead-time and in return receiving continual annual growth.
Additional services available to their clients include: ● In house testing facility to ensure product
conformance ● Expert engineering & design team ● Computer modelling & simulation (6 Degree of
Freedom) ● FFT Vibration analysis & surveys ● Dynamic fatigue/endurance testing
● Mounting proposals & vibration/shock solutions ● Solidworks 3D CAD & FEA ● Fast response & excellent customer service ● Extensive stock at the Leicester facility
For more information on the extensive product range AV Industrial Products Ltd offer, visit their website below, or alternatively to discuss your needs with the team directly, don’t hesitate to call or email using the following details.
T +44 (0)116 2461 [email protected]
Davis Derby showcase at HillheadAttracting more than 18,000 visitors, this year’s Hillhead was a great success with the blazing sunshine, live demonstrations, and wide range of equipment put through their paces in a quarry deep in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside.
Davis Derby has exhibited products at the biannual event for a number of years and knows how important this show is for attracting visitors from across Europe, not least to see the impressive plant-equipment and latest technologies available.
This year’s trade fair was bigger and better than ever which was the perfect platform for Davis Derby’s StedFAST and TruckLOG range of specialist systems.
Business Director, Richard Locke, said, “Located in the main pavilion, we demonstrated our conveyor belt fault detection system using WiPAN technology.
“With big cost savings and a significant reduction in downtime this new technology is designed to integrate into conveyor pull-key systems and provides
real-time data and condition monitoring.”
Davis Derby is world renowned for the design and development of cutting edge electronic safety products and control monitoring systems to mines and quarries all over the world.
For more details about Davis Derby’s wide range of products, email: [email protected] or visit the website at: www.davisderby.com
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Kinshofer UK: ‘Global Expertise, local know-how’ in actionHillhead always puts on a fantastic show and this year was no exception – 2018 will be remembered as being a bit special, namely due to a spell of hot weather that made the venue feel more like the Sahara than an East Midlands quarry. It was also a bit special for Kinshofer UK. The crane and excavator attachment expert, based in Stockport, has enjoyed a successful year across the board and its presence at Hillhead went a good way to reflect this – showcasing a wide range of quarrying, recycling, rehandling, demolition, and construction attachments.
Andy Little, Kinshofer UK Excavator Attachments National Sales Manager, looks back at some of the highlights from one of the busiest shows of its kind in the UK.
What was the strategy for Kinshofer at Hillhead this year?Fundamentally, we set out to showcase Kinshofer’s global strength and expertise. It’s something we feel sets us apart in the marketplace and we really wanted to bring it to Hillhead for the benefit of our UK customers and
local dealer network. Our regular UK sales team was joined by a significant number of global contributors, to offer expert advice and insight. Our global CEO was present along with product managers from all the major teams based in Germany, as well as leading representatives from our partners in Holland, Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia. Allied to this was a strong showing from our national dealer network to add further local knowledge for the benefit of our customers – MTK, Mutleys, Dunrave, Yarwoods, Fitzgeralds, and Hodge Plant were among those represented.
What products took centre stage?Undoubtedly, the transverse drum cutter set-up with NOX Tiltrotator and OilQuick hydraulic quick change was a real focus – not just because of its relevance in terms of application but also because of its sheer flexibility and multi-tasking potential. We did see a large amount of interest in it, as the ability to pick up and drop off attachments from the cab is a massive time saver for any operator, and the NOX added to the flexibility story nicely through its cylinderless capability. Our traditional demolition range from Demarec proved popular as always, this year complemented by the smaller DMS Multi-Shears with exchangeable jaw sets. Among other products, we featured a selection of the twin D-Lock quick couplers and tilt couplers, the largest HPXdrive clamshell bucket, the C40HPX, suitable for 40t excavators, and the FlipScreen screening and recycling bucket generated a lot of interest too, as it’s a simple idea beautifully executed – all displaying the breadth and expertise Kinshofer brings to the UK market.
And what were the main messages?As a business, our main aim is to consistently develop innovative product ranges that build a reputation for quality, reliability and safety – with a customer-centric approach that focuses on after-sales support. The NOX gaining Product Acceptance status from Network Rail was an important development for the show this year. Becoming rail ready was the culmination of a lot of time and effort from all parties concerned in the approvals process, and this firmly demonstrates the productivity gains that innovative technology can bring to the rail sector.
You also had a demo machine present, how did this fit in?Yes, courtesy of Dunrave Plant Services, we ran a 9-tonne Wacker Neuson ET90 at the Registration Demonstration Area, which demonstrated a TR10 cylinderless NOX-Tiltrotator and an assortment of hitches, buckets, and other attachments. Steady crowds were a consistent feature of the three days, despite the heat up at the top. They were able to see our ‘Slim As The Dipper’ routine – a neat little demo that simulated a narrow trench – which showcased the NOX’s slim profile and ability to work unimpeded in confined areas due to its lack of cylinders.
How did 2018 compare to previous years?Having attended the last eleven shows at Hillhead, I can safely say this was one of the best, if not the best, show I can remember at the quarry. Bigger investment, better organisation, record audience numbers, better customer feedback. And weather like no other!
Was the show successful for you as a business?Having a strong product story certainly helped generate interest, pre-show discussion, on-stand attendance and ultimately helped to drive sales. Relationships were strengthened with existing customers as they always are, and plenty of new relationships were formed this year also.
Any personal highlights?Hillhead number twelve was all about sun cream, ice cream, and some selling in-between!
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Formed in 2010 by a team of individuals with over 120 years’ experience in the industry, Irish Manufacturing Services Ltd (IMS) is one of Northern Ireland’s leading design and manufacturing engineering companies, specialising in mobile equipment for the construction, waste recycling, and bulk materials handling sectors.
In 2018 IMS exhibited in its fourth, and most successful, consecutive Hillhead Show, resulting in direct sales to New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with a number of enquiries from many other international markets.
One product that IMS had on show at Hillhead 2018 was the PM1050-16TB Track Pugmill, a model universally exclusive to IMS. Imagined in Melbourne Australia, designed and manufactured in the Emerald Isle, the PM1050 16TB is the ideal solution for jobs that require high production material blending and mixing with the added bonus of a stockpiling facility. IMS has developed design and manufacturing partnerships with a number of large international supply companies, and also offers bespoke solutions where standard production line equipment does not fit the end customer requirements. This twin strategy approach of
working with partners with specialist skills, at the same time as providing custom built equipment when required, ensures a win-win solution for the end customer.
T +44 (0)288 554 [email protected]
Irish Manufacturing Services Ltd
Simply Asset Finance Simply Asset Finance (Simply) recently agreed a second tranche of its asset finance facility from the British Business Bank (BBB), that will enable the asset finance provider to significantly expand its lending to small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Together, the two rounds of financing will provide more than £120m of funding.
In the 17 months since it was established, Simply has grown significantly and has further plans for sizeable growth over the next six months. So far, Simply has facilitated more than 1,000 finance agreements to the tune of around £100M, all to UK SMEs, from a variety of sectors including: manufacturing, construction, transport, recycling, and quarrying. Simply has employed more than 50 people and embarked on the company’s broader mission to improve how asset finance is done. By promoting diversity and young talent, Simply has its sight on becoming a game-changer in its industry.
Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance, said, “This second – and very significant – tranche of investment from the BBB comes at an exciting time
for us. The market opportunity is considerable and we’re growing rapidly – yet steadily – to be able to take advantage of that. We are supported by up to date technology – and that is a main component in setting us apart from our competitors. For us, it’s all about the customer experience, their journey, and the speed of our decision-making, all supported by agile, up to date tools.”
To find out more about Simply, call us on 0203 369 6000 or email: [email protected]
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Global leaders in wheel safetyWith over 30 years’ experience, our extensive product range is designed to indicate, retain, and highlight any problems that may arise from critical nuts loosening or overheating with a quick and simple visual check. Our range is robust enough to be implemented onto hydraulic and fast moving components which are constantly subjected to heavy vibrations and high temperatures.
Checkpoint Original. This was the first ever product on the global market to provide an indication of nut movement on any commercial vehicle, machinery, and industrial equipment. Checkpoint provides the best solution for heavy duty equipment which require use of the most robust products.
The Dustite LR is a combined nut indicator and dust cap for equipment and wheels with trims and step rings.
Dustite LR highlights possible nuts loosening and is designed to melt immediately when there are early signs of overheating. The cap provides an added benefit to protect from land materials, extreme outdoor weather elements, and corrosion.
The Checklock SQ is designed to retain nuts and help prevent loosening. This product is manufactured using premium quality stainless steel and can be continuously reused. This retainer was primarily designed to be used on wheel nuts but we can design
and manufacture custom solutions for a wide range of applications. It comprises of two coils, when pushed together they widen to sit around adjacent nuts, releasing the coils to tighten and retain the nuts from loosening.
You can learn more about our full range on our website.
ContactT +44 (0)1524 [email protected]
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Crick Trailer Sales: The specialist division of Dennison TrailersFollowing on from a very successful 2018 Hillhead exhibition, Crick Trailer Sales has boosted the production of our sliding bogie tipping trailers and put two new demonstration trailers on the fleet, to ensure customers have the opportunity to evaluate the amazingly stable and extremely manoeuvrable Dennison sliding bogie tipping trailer.
Transport for London’s recent study, carried out by WSP Engineering, said that the most environmentally conscious method of transporting construction material round the city is using articulated
trailers; it said that this could potentially reduce emission by 32% and vehicle movements by 37%.
The only concern raised was the stability of the tipping trailers and we believe we have that covered with the sliding bogie tipper trailer – in the trailer’s shortened position it will outmanoeuvre an 8 wheel rigid tipper and the trailer’s wide hinge bar and short body makes it one of the most stable methods of tipping in the market. With a press of a switch in the cab, the trailer extends to meet the requirement to run at 44t on UK roads. The Sliding bogie tipping
trailer ticks all the boxes.
Call for a demonstration or further details:T 01788 [email protected]
Reece SafetyReece Safety has been supplying across a wide selection of industries since 2002 and our products are driven by our customers. At Hillhead this year we showcased a small portion of our extensive LOTO and Confined Space products.
This year we have further developed our products. We have recently been asked for products and services associated with confined space; this has taken us into providing the specialist training and products to allow safe working and legal compliance. These products include: a full range of confined space equipment
including gas monitors and harnesses along with city & guilds accredited training. We also have a full range of working at height equipment which Hillhead revealed a gap in industry.
Our range of Arc Flash clothing has been
added to this year. With a new range of clothing showing the calorific value (cal/cm2) as per test against the IEC 6182-1-1 open arc test method where the ATPV (Arc Thermal Protection Value) can be used to match the values found during the Arc Flash Risk Assessments. Our range runs from lower energy levels clothing through to high level switching suits – we can supply clothing to satisfy all risk assessments, including visors gloves and balaclavas.
ContactT 01422 229426www.reecesafety.co.uk
Pioneer Pump’s new 300SLC attracts crowds at Hillhead 2018Exhibiting since 2005, Pioneer Pump has once again relied on Hillhead to showcase and introduce the latest product innovations to the quarry and mining market.
Working in a variety of industries, Pioneer pumps are recognized for their fuel efficiencies, superior materials of construction, and performance capabilities.
With the customer in mind and aiming to improve the current market’s products
offering, Pioneer designed and launched a new versatile and lightweight 12” pump set. Featuring the Pioneer high flow 12” pump, built into a redesigned sound attenuated canopy with reduced footprint and improved accessibility, the new 300SLC is designed to work under the most challenging applications.
Driven by a JCB Ecomax 129kW engine, the pumpset is proven to be the ideal solution for dewatering up to 1,760m3/h. Featuring cutting edge telemetry technology, the
Pioneer 300SLC is the preferred choice for customers looking for automated controls and fully customisable monitoring options.
With the largest range of solid handling and clear liquid engine driven pumpsets in the world, Pioneer Pump is proud to be the UK’s leading supplier of high performance and low cost of ownership pumps.
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Don Valley EngineeringThis year saw another impressive Hillhead show with Don Valley Engineering exhibiting our range of products for the quarrying industry. Some new faces and old acquaintances called by for a chat and some much-needed shelter from the baking sun.
As a long-standing supplier to many of the big names in the aggregate and mineral industries, Don Valley provides a range of reliable, high performance equipment across the various processes within the industry. From 30 tonne multi-deck banana screens processing over 3,000tph, to single flat deck classifying and dewatering screens, Don Valley has a solution for all your material separation needs.
With a range of material handling equipment also available, from bulk storage vessels, various modes of material conveying, process equipment and rail and road loading systems, Don Valley can quickly adapt from single machine supplier to full process solution provider.
Backed up by our dedicated Construction & Installation division, Don Valley Engineering can offer a full turnkey package from concept and engineering assistance through to installed and commissioned process plant.
Why not give us a call or visit our website to find out how Don Valley Engineering can help with your Materials Handling requirements.T 01302 [email protected]
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PressCare UK Ltd is proud to be a family-run business that was established by David Walls and his two sons, Neil and Mark Walls, in 2002. The company’s offices and workshop are located in Walsall, however the team frequently travel around the UK, Ireland and Europe to meet clients and implement their services.
PressCare offer power presses, automation systems and coil handling equipment, in addition to a variety of services for the sheet metal working industry. These services include: safety inspections, preventative maintenance programs, guarding solutions, turnkey project management, consultancy, and electrical and mechanical repairs and modifications.
Since being established, the company’s client base has grown considerably, providing products and services
to multinational companies and small independent businesses including: Honda, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, BMW, Sony, Philips and many more.
The company offer a variety of Direct Drive Servo Presses, ranging from the SD1 to the SDG series. The SD1 series is a straight sided single point suspension press, and is available from 80T to 300T. The frame has been expertly constructed and designed to offer clients an increase in vertical and sidewall strength, in contrast to regular servo press designs. It is important to note that due to the presses’ unique motor design, the machine can deliver
the largest torque of any servo press currently on the market.
The SD2 series differs in its provision of twin point suspension, and is available from 160T to 500T, whilst the SDG series offers two and four point suspension, available from 400T to 1,600T.
In a recent interview with Project Director Neil Walls, we asked Neil what benefits PressCare’s products bring to clients that their competitors do not.
“PressCare’s latest ranges of servo presses are one of the only Direct Drive Servo Presses on the market. They also offer huge advantages in their flexibility and productivity over traditional machines.”
Neil also told us that the company have attended a variety of trade shows over the years, garnering considerable praise from industry peers. Earlier this year, PressCare attended the MACH show, which was held at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre on the 9th-13th April.
At the event, guests were noticeably impressed with the company’s integration of machine controls and safety systems, which ranged from complete machine rewires to minor guarding. On the other hand, industry peers were captivated by the company’s capability to design, manufacture and integrate advanced safety systems up to UK & EU safety standards.
Additionally, visitors were also pleased to discover that the company were committed to providing first-rate customer service. This was displayed in PressCare’s offer of an initial consultancy service, which enables the company to map out every requirement and specification that client’s require, to get the right solution for their application.
If you would like to get in touch with PressCare, call them on the number listed below. Alternatively, if you would like to view an extensive range of their products and services, feel free to visit their website.
T +44 (0)845 226 7617www.presscare.co.uk
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LK Valves & Controls Ltd
The directors and staff at LK Valves & Controls Ltd wish to thank all who visited our stand at Seawork International 2018 exhibition in Southampton. For those who were unable to attend herewith a quick reminder that we are an ISO 9001:2015 accredited specialist marine valve and actuator supply company.
The company is the UK representative for carefully chosen market leading valve and actuator manufacturers, whose wide product range enables us to offer complete ships sets of manual & actuated valves for new build vessels.
At our purpose built premises in Liverpool we hold a stock inventory in excess of £400K ready for immediate
dispatch to service urgent ship repair and in-service fleet requirements.
We supply shipbuilders, ship repairers, ship owners, fleet management companies, ships chandlers and resellers, who all benefit from the uppermost level of customer service provided by our highly trained staff with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Listed below are our principal supply partners, many of whom manufacture products with Classification Society Type Approval certification:
● LK Valves AB – Valves For All Ships Systems ● Wouter Witzel Eurovalve BV – Type Approved Butterfly
& Wafer Check Valves ● Winel BV – Type Approved Tank Vent Check Valves,
Marine Doors & Hatches ● Damcos AS – Quarter Turn & Linear Hydraulic &
Electro-Hydraulic Actuators ● El-o-Matic BV – Quarter Turn Pneumatic Actuators ● W&O Supply – Full Range Of JIS Marine Valves
ContactT +44 (0)151 548 3300F +44 (0)151 548 [email protected]
Fish CompositesWe are an innovative marine design office based on the south coast of the UK, specialising in small craft for the commercial, military, and leisure markets.
Working in close association with M2ED we can offer a truly start to finish service from concept to commissioning. With a broad range of experience in most types of boats we have not just skilled naval architects but also composite engineers with a thorough working knowledge of composite technologies.
Working in a 3D software environment we like to create a virtual boat and solve all the build problems at minimal cost during the design phase. Fully integrating naval architecture decisions with the design, structural engineering, and build optimisation processes enables us to develop holistic and innovative solutions to small craft engineering.
We believe that Fish Composites and M2ED have a unique blend of naval architecture and structural engineering
with creative and refined styling and practical workshop orientated design and drafting.
Equally comfortable with filling in the gaps in your current project or a full start to finish commission we’re keen to discuss your requirements.
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You & SeaYou & Sea is one of the leading motor, sail and powerboat training centres in Scotland. We specialise in training for the commercial companies such as wind farm support crew, military, workboat operators, and pilot boat skippers. Our instructors regularly work in the industry as commercial skippers and have years of training behind them.
Our training base is in Rhu Marina on the Clyde which is one of the best stretches of water for training on, but we also regularly travel all around Scotland and the north of England.
ContactT 01436 [email protected]
Based in Inverness, Workboat UK specialise in providing small workboats for the hire market, with everything from small boats and pontoons for ponds and rivers, to larger boats fully coded for work ‘At Sea’ with the Pioner Multi. In light of their excellent range of boats and marine related services, the company managed to make quite the splash at the Seawork International Show, for which they have been selected as one of the Top 10 Exhibitors.
Since their inception, Workboat UK have managed to set themselves apart from the rest of the industry by being the only company in the UK to offer small workboat bareboat hire, which is essentially a boat without any skipper or crew and which therefore allows hirers to use existing members of their own team to crew the boat.
Two key features of Workboat UK boats are that they are all made with rotational moulded
polyethylene, making them durable and easy to maintain; they also have excellent clear deck space ideal for payload, film crew, and survey operations. Not only that, but all their boats are easily transportable whether by van or trailer, and they can deliver all over the UK thanks to their robust network of bases.
To find out more information or to get in touch, please see below for details.M 07802 308384www.workboatuk.com
The UK’s only supplier of ‘barebones’ boat hire!
2018 Seawork speeds to successAt a time of political and economic uncertainty, the 21st annual Seawork exhibition, held at Mayflower Park, Southampton, from 3-5 July 2018, was a clear demonstration that the UK and European commercial marine sector is open for business. With deals being struck, exhibitors showing confidence and visitor numbers up, Seawork was again successful at bringing together businesses, trading opportunities, and new ideas.
The commercial marine sector is a vital facilitator to trade, security, and maintenance of the world’s coastlines.
The UK Maritime Minister, Nusrat Ghani, opened the 21st edition of Seawork International on Tuesday 3 July with her speech focusing on the importance of the maritime sector, seafarer training, women in maritime, and Maritime 2050; the long-term strategy for the future of the UK maritime industries. As the engine of British trade, the maritime sector supports nearly 1 million jobs, contributes tens of billions to the UK GDP and drives exports as well as inward investment. Half a trillion pounds worth of goods passes through UK ports each year. DIT (the UK Department of International Trade) hosted a Chinese delegation to Seawork, members of which were keen to investigate the opportunities to do business.
Seawork 2019 and Speed@Seawork will return to Southampton’s Mayflower Park from 10-13 June 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Fish Composites, Hydro Extrusion UK Ltd, LK Valves & Controls, North Sea Winches, Webasto Thermo & Comfort, Workboat UK & You & Sea. Further details can be found on this page.
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New V77 chiller air-conditioning units and 12 and 15kW heatersWebasto’s V series product range has been expanded with higher performance chiller air-conditioning units.
These units feature an intelligent, variable speed compressor controller and offer high performance and reliability, even under warm seawater conditions. Alongside the established V50 M model, two further models are also available: the V64 T and the V77 T. These deliver a cooling capacity ranging from 64,000 to 77,000 BTU/h, which means that larger boats can also be fitted with V series units. The air conditioning systems are light, compact and very quiet in operation. Furthermore, they are extremely efficient and their amperage draw can be manually limited if necessary.
They can be operated as standalone units or several units can be connected in parallel, thereby further increasing the overall cooling performance considerably. Like all other BlueCool air-conditioning units, the new models can also be intuitively controlled via the touch-screen panel. They can also be connected to the Webasto BlueCool Expert diagnosis and set up tool.
Webasto has recently introduced the diesel-powered Thermo Top Pro 120 and Thermo Top Pro 150 heating solutions, which feature an innovative burner concept and a heat
output of between 12 and 15kW. The atomising burner is extremely compact and particularly quiet in operation. This allowed the design of the new Thermo Top Pro units to be optimised for easier installation and simpler service. The units are furthermore equipped with a diagnostic function and an intelligent safety system.
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North Sea Winches is a private company based in Scarborough on the UK’s North Yorkshire Coast, we specialise in the design and manufacture of winches and equipment for a wide variety of customers. With over forty years of trading, North Sea Winches have implemented lessons learnt in the harsh environment of the North Sea to provide our global customer base with dependable, reliable, hardworking and cost-effective machinery.
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Bespoke aluminium components for the marine sector In light of their incredible display, Hydro Extrusion UK Ltd has been specially chosen as one of the Top 20 Exhibitors at this year’s SeaWork International show.
Leaders in design and manufacturing, they have come to be known as one of the foremost names in bespoke extrusions for the marine sector. Offering aluminium solutions, they can provide everything from extruded aluminium parts to low maintenance aluminium and friction stir welding for deck panels, with their services extending to fabrication, surface treatment, and finishing.
Their value-added extrusions and turnkey solutions are low maintenance, lightweight and can withstand even the harshest of sea environments. Better yet, aluminium components are shown to have better fire protection capabilities than carbon fibre, whilst also being non-corrosive and dirt-repellent thanks to the careful anodizing process they undergo.
Specialising in bespoke design, Hydro Extrusion works closely with all clients to see their vision brought to life, working with them from idea conception through to design and manufacturing. Since their inception, they have worked on cruise ships, mega-yachts, military vessels, fast ferries
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The Cast Metals Federation, CMF, selected as one of our Top Exhibitors at the Subcon event in June, had a stand to promote the Best of British Castings to those attending.
The event bought a steady number of visitors to the stand looking to source engineered solutions in cast metal for all sectors, including heavy plant and machinery, precision investment near net shape components for turbines and medical applications as well large scale high volumes for the automotive and aerospace sectors. A good number of visitors were also seeking foundries with additional capabilities such as machining, painting and assembly.
Pam Murrell, CEO of the CMF, said, “Our members reported good levels of enquiries, with many being confident that these would convert into orders. Given the ongoing political uncertainty in the UK presently, the fact that manufacturers are seeking to source work from or relocate work to UK businesses, this must be considered a positive opportunity for the industry and we have seen recent industry growth. The opening of our new National Foundry Training Centre was also of great interest as users and designers seek to learn more about casting as a route to manufacture.”
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Long Tail Mixers is an emerging and unique brand dedicated to providing rums, whiskies, and bourbons with the ideal pairings to help consumers discover dark spirits in a new light.
The mixers come in three carefully selected flavours – Blood Orange, Island Spice and Ginger Lime – they are blended from natural ingredients with carbonated spring water to produce unique and balanced mixers that are designed to enhance and complement the flavour notes of your favourite dark spirit.
Alex and Tom comment, “Long Tail is born out of a true passion for drinking dark spirits. We found it hard to find the right mixer for our favourite spirits other than the standard soft drinks and mixers that you would ordinarily add. We wanted to find the balance in mixers that are fresh, but not overpowering, invigorating, but not over-sweetened, and to produce drinks that harmonise with dark spirits, rather than mask their unique flavours. We believe we have created mixers truly unique to the market, and products we think our customers and lovers of dark spirits will enjoy time after time.”
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Enterprise TondelliEnterprise Tondelli is a systems integrator and supplier of brew houses, bottling, canning, and packaging lines for the beverage industry.
We have worked in 44 countries worldwide since we opened in 1976. We supply bottling lines from 600bph-72,000bph and canning lines from 3,500cph-80,000cph. Also kegging lines 16-1,200 kegs/hr.
Modular brew houses from 3hl-96hl with up to 13 brews per day plus vessels and all ancillaries for a turnkey project if required. We also provide a design and planning service for all projects to deliver a complete project, not just machinery! Enterprise Tondelli can supply single machines or complete turnkey projects.
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PROice from Granny GothardsPROice has been created by Amanda Stansfield, owner of Granny Gothards, an award-winning artisan ice cream producer. PROice is a brand-new concept – taking a traditional ice cream making heritage and creating a range of protein enriched products. It recently received fresh acclaim when it won Champion Ice Cream in the 2018 Taste of the West Awards.
PROice keeps the rich ice cream & frozen yogurt taste profile while recognising current nutritional profile trends. The range of products contains only natural ingredients with no artificial colourings, additives, or preservatives.
The range consists of: ● Protein Ice Cream – Peanut Butter Flavour ● Frozen Greek Yogurt – Berry Burst,
Strawberry & Banana Flavours – Low Fat, Low Sugar healthy snacking alternatives
For most consumers, snacking is a part of daily life and always has
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Consumers are being driven to consider their lifestyle choices in
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PROice fits this category perfectly – still seen as a treat either post workout or as a snack, but the product has the added protein boost and is all natural – the perfect clean snack. PROice makes up part of your everyday protein boost – taken as part of a breakfast smoothie or after exercise in a shake.
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Savage Garden is a new roof top bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London, Tower of London. It’s been designed to offer a ‘theatrical experience’ and the name is based on Anne Rice’s novel – part of her Vampire Chronicles.
Outside, there are two rooftop terraces with breath-taking views of iconic landmarks including The Shard, Tower of London, The Gherkin and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Bar Systems Specialists Servaclean were asked to plan the bar operating layout by leisure & hospitality specialists, Grapes Design
and, working in conjunction with hospitality consultants Gorgeous Group, they installed their purpose-designed stainless steel bar system
to provide the ideal bar facilities for staff to serve customers efficiently and hygienically with innovative cocktails such as the ‘Horney Beast’ and ‘Savage Spritz’.
Projects & Sales Director, Neil Allitt, says, “The opportunity to be involved in such an intriguing & engaging venue was relished by the Servaclean team and we are proud of the results.”
If you would like Servaclean to help you with your next bar, give them a call on 01274 390038 or email: [email protected] or for more information, visit: www.servaclean.co.uk
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From melt-in-your-mouth to exotic – for all the varieties of chocolate in the world, there are just as many types of packaging. Regardless of the wrapper material’s colour or texture, UC-F77 series ultrasonic sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs monitor roll diameter and reliably detect breaks in material.
Chocolate comes in countless flavours, filled with nuts, marzipan, nougat, liqueur – or with a hint of chili or ginger. Whether it is bittersweet, semisweet, milk, or white, the main ingredient is always cacao.
The cacao content varies from 20% cacao butter in white chocolate to more than 70% pure cacao in dark chocolate. Chocolate is said to owe its modern name to the Aztec drink ‘Xocóatl’, brewed as early as the 14th Century by the native inhabitants of Latin America from a mix of water, cocoa, chili pepper, and vanilla.
From Latin America to the wider world The beans were brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th Century, where they were
used to create a bitter drink that soon became fashionable in aristocratic circles. It was not until the 19th Century that cocoa became less important in the form of a drink. Around this time, Italian ‘Cioccolatieri’ began producing solid chocolate. This period saw the beginnings of the first chocolate manufacturers and brands that are still well-known today, such as Suchard, Sprüngli, Lindt, Tobler, and Nestlé.
Cacao is still the most important raw material in chocolate production today. From harvesting and
fermentation to roasting and processing, the essential production steps have not changed dramatically over the years. But today’s chocolate industry relies on sophisticated equipment for the production and processing steps.
Reliably packaged Before these treats of all shapes and sizes reach store shelves, they are packaged in wrappers, packets, or boxes. Whether the manufacturer requires cellophane, parchment paper, or colourful, shiny wrappers, the different materials required for processing are often supplied on rolls and fed into machines by guide rollers.
During the packaging of filled chocolates, trays of the product move along conveyors. The packaging materials required, such as foil or adhesive labels, are dispensed from rolls. The unrolling process for the packaging material – and the resulting reduction in roll diameter – is continuously monitored. This process requires precise detection of materials, regardless of their colour and surface characteristics. Just like the chocolates themselves, the different types of packaging vary in colour, surface, and composition. In addition, any breaks in the material must be detected during the feeding process.
Ultra-compact UC-F77 series ultrasonic sensors can tackle both of these challenges. They reliably detect even the most difficult materials-including transparent films, shiny packaging, and cardboard boxes. Since roll widths and diameters vary depending on the material, different sound beam widths are beneficial in ensuring precise detection. No problem for UC-F77 ultrasonic sensors: their sound beam can be adjusted to the appropriate width. Even rolls that are just 5cm wide can be monitored without the spool edge causing false trips. The narrow sound beam is also a key benefit for monitoring material break between the guide rollers.
Synchronisation and maximum transparency Material rolls are often positioned closely together. This is where the UC-F77 series shines. Its compact design makes it perfect for retrofitting existing packaging machines, even in space-restricted applications. For added flexibility, the sensors are available as standard or sidelooker models. To prevent cross-talk between sensors, they can be synchronised in automatic multiplex mode. An integrated IO-Link interface enables communication from the control level to the sensor level, offering maximum transparency throughout the process.
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Ultrasonic sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs reliably detect breaks in material during chocolate production processes
The compact F77 is available as both standard and sidelooker models; its compact design makes it perfect for retrofitting existing packaging machines, even in space-restricted applications
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FrontStageFrontStage attended eCommerce Expo 2018 with an upgraded stand and a better position from the previous year. FrontStage develops an omni-channel, call platform independent, customer contact solution. The product is new on to the UK market and as much as looking for new customers, we were also seeking out potential partners to assist us in this market.
There is no question that the number and quality of the leads taken at the show this year improved over the year before. This was partly due to the repositioning, but also due to a more focused approach to visitors, ensuring that we spoke
to as many people as possible. We found that our message of flexibility, in terms of customising the product, the platforms on which we could operate, and our willingness to integrate with other systems, resonated very well with the eCommerce audience.
One area that did remain the same as 2017 was the popularity of our Czech beer! Served on tap from about 1pm onwards each day, visitors and exhibitors alike appreciated the refreshment and the opportunity to socialise a little. Quality beer and a quality product equals a quality event. Overall, a very successful event and we’ve
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eCommerce Expo 2018Multi award-winning event organiser CloserStill Media has opened its first event of the Autumn season at Olympia London from 26-27 September 2018. Technology for Marketing, eCommerce Expo & ad:tech London 2018 welcomed a record attendance with over 12,000 business leaders and industry experts. This is the first time these three long established brands have co-located, bringing together the closely aligned worlds of marketing, ecommerce, and advertising.
These three hallmark shows, all acquired between September and December in 2017, have been completely rebranded over the last 12 months, creating one of the largest digital events anywhere in the UK, across three growing industries.
Setting a new record for these events, the audience increased on 2017 by 26% overall. The audience brought together leading brands, agencies, and media owners, attracted by the offering of 11 theatres hosting over 300 thought leaders and practitioners, offering unrivalled insight into the latest innovations and use cases in the market.
The exhibition floor, framed in the historic Olympia National hall, hosted over 250 leading suppliers including IBM,
Amazon Business, Magento, Adestra, Royal Mail, and Barclaycard.
eCommerce Expo returns to London’s Olympia from 25-26 September 2019. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: FrontStage, GFS & Sooqr. Further details can be found on this page.
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How to grow global eCommerce sales with deliveryInternational expansion was a hot topic of discussion at eCommerce Expo, as retailers seek to ward off the risk of Brexit and maximise their potential for growth.
We recently surveyed over 100 retailers with £1m+ turnover and discovered that 76% of retailers expect international sales to grow significantly over the next two years, but complexities around delivery are said to be the biggest barrier to growth after taxes and duties. This comes down to the cost and time of managing multiple carriers, as well as the lack of knowledge around what services to use.
We also found that although the majority of retailers currently handle delivery internally, over half will consider outsourcing within the next year. By outsourcing delivery, retailers can offload all or part of their international shipping by taking advantage of expert guidance, technology, and pricing.
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A shift away from carbon-based energy sources towards renewables has become the new normal for many of the world’s economies. Alongside more established clean energy sources such as sun, wind or hydro power, another type of renewable and low-carbon energy is turning a global liability into an asset. The waste to energy (WTE) market is expanding rapidly around the world, offering a unique solution to a growing problem.
What a wasteOne of the major issues confronting governments is what to do with the mountains of household waste and unused industrial resources produced daily. And the problem is getting worse, with experts predicting that humans will generate 11 million tons of solid waste each day by the close of this century.
But new technology allows energy to be generated from semi-solid waste discharged from urban incinerators or industrial plants, liquid waste like domestic sewage and gas waste produced in a refinery. The global market is predicted to grow to $35.5 billion by 2024, led by the Asia-Pacific region where take-up of WTE solutions are expected to double by 2020.
Cleaner and greenerRapid population growth, changing consumption patterns and large-scale migration to Asia’s densely packed cities, where the bulk of the region’s population lives, has significantly increased the volume of
urban and industrial waste produced.
Incineration is the most commonly used technology in the current waste management market, as it removes the cost of transporting refuse to landfill sites. But Asian governments are increasingly adopting greener and more innovative approaches to tackling the problem.
Japan was an early adopter of waste-to-energy technologies and leads the way in the region. But China is also looming as part of its fast-paced global energy transition to a cleaner future. The energy demands of the world’s most populous country are increasing rapidly, in-line with mounting domestic and commercial waste.
Heavy investment in renewable energy technologies, supported by government policies to encourage sustainable development, are driving China’s WTE sector. The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is constructing the world’s largest waste-to-energy plant, with an expected daily capacity to incinerate 5,000 tonnes of the city’s vast trash problem from 2020. Captured residual heat from the incinerator drives a turbine which generates electricity as a by-product of the waste management process.
The process roughly halves the amount of CO2 typically released from landfill sites, according to the architects leading the Shenzhen project. The facility represents just one of 300 WTE plants planned by China’s government to be built over the coming three years.
As governments become increasingly aware of their environmental impact, countries like China and India are increasingly supportive of policies that promote more efficient and cost-effective solutions to waste management. And this drive is being echoed in Europe, too.
The power of wasted energyThe European waste-to-energy market is also on the rise as producers across the continent adopt initiatives to manage household trash and commercial waste more efficiently. Waste-to-heat systems generate energy by processing different types of waste, including solid or semi-solid, excess gas and excess heat.
In Turkey, for example, the country’s largest egg producer has installed an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system from Turboden, part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group. This converts chicken manure into electricity and hot water for the production site. The system solves a major environmental issue by creating clean energy out of this
unwanted waste.
A similar system is in operation in Russia’s oil industry, but instead of solid or semi-solid waste, the facility processes residual heat from flare gas. International oil and gas company Lukoil uses a Turboden ORC system to provide electricity and hot water for its oil refinery by converting the natural gas that makes up flare gas. This is normally burnt off at the top of a torch. During each hour of operation, the ORC system prevents 720kg of CO2 emissions reaching the atmosphere.
While across the continent in Italy, Ori Martin’s steel plant uses ORC turbines to capture residual heat from its manufacturing processes, which typically escape into the atmosphere. The energy that is captured is providing the local town of Brescia with electricity and heating.
Such innovative projects are part of a steady migration of global attitudes towards cleaner, more sustainable production. Growing global awareness among governments and private operators of the need to find more efficient alternatives to traditional waste management, could be the catalyst that drives the future of the waste to energy sector.
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You get Stax moreBusiness and Industry Today is proud and excited to announce Stax Trade Centres as the recipient of our Wholesaler & Trade Supplier Company of the Month for supplying retail and trade professionals throughout the UK with the best brands and biggest range at the lowest prices – and for doing Stax more.
Stax Trade Centres are the biggest non-food cash and carry wholesaler and trade supplier within the UK; they’ve been supplying retail and trade professionals with the biggest range from the biggest brands in non-food products for over 35 years.
Starting in 1981 in a single warehouse on the outskirts of Manchester, Stax now operates from six massive (up to 100,000ft2) strategically placed warehouses in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow allowing customers access to their product range and services no matter where they are within the UK.
Supplying more than 45,000 product lines from 1,000+ trusted brands to over 50,000 businesses, Stax offer a range second to none which includes; outdoor and gardening, tools and hardware, building and joinery, DIY, electrical and lighting, plumbing and heating, kitchens and bathrooms, decorating, homewares and much more.
Stax more than a wholesalerAlthough established primarily as a wholesaler to retail and trade professionals through their warehouses, Stax has never been afraid to diversify and adapt to the UK market and their partner/customer needs. From developing long-term relationships with brands, offering a delivery service, expanding existing warehouses, on occasion completely moving site within the same city to a bigger more practical site, to offering their customers more than just a wholesale service – Stax Trade Centres never shy away from doing whatever it takes to continue their success, the success of their partners and to give their customers more.
Many of the brands in stock are exclusive to Stax thanks to well established partnerships created with outside businesses. These partnerships aren’t just about stocking and selling supplier branded goods for profit. Through their 35 years in operation, Stax have accumulated an incredible amount of knowledge and understanding on what their customers need; and with their infrastructure and contacts they’re able to help partners thrive and grow alongside Stax.
We had the opportunity to speak with David Hibbert, Joint Managing Director at Stax Trade Centres, and asked him more about Stax and what elevates them above their competitors.
“Our success as a team at Stax comes from two key areas. The first is thanks to our customers and the partnerships we have developed with the biggest brands. We pride ourselves on looking after not only ourselves but those we work with and supply to. The second part is our ability to change and evolve with the fluctuating market and the needs of our customers and partners.”
“At a recent trade exhibition, I was in the process of negotiating a deal with a hugely successful brand who we wished to partner with and become the sole supplier of in the UK. He asked me to describe why he should be on board with Stax. Of course I could have talked about our extensive industry leading
knowledge and incredible 35 years of operation, or our connections and 50,000 strong customer base. I could have even rattled off our other exclusivity deals with equally impressive brands such as his.”
“In the end I said – because we are relevant.”
Stax more relevanceCompanies can become complacent; they can enjoy success but never push themselves to do more, while some are good at what they do but waste their potential by not doing more. Stax prefer to be successful and mindful of their relevance. They are masters of what they do but they also understand to maintain their customer base they need to listen to them, evolve around them and offer more to them. This extends to their staff and their partnerships where Stax understand retaining both is key to
running a successful business.
Almost half of the 600+ workforce at Stax have been with the company for over a decade and many of the partnerships Stax have created with brands such as DeWalt, Cuprinol and Wilkinson Sword have also lasted similar lengths.
David Hibbert continues “Our relevance is our driving force. We want to be known as more than ‘just’ a wholesaler of non-food goods. We now deliver to some of our retail customers – a much requested service – and now over 40% of our business comes from deliveries through
our warehouse branches.”
“Another newly launched service is our mobile uniform showroom. We launched the service on the back of understanding our customer needs to see our workwear range so they could choose the right products for the right tasks. So we visit premises with a full range of gear so our clients can make the right choices.”
And it’s this desire to give more to customers where Stax Trade Centres excels in comparison to the competition. As with all wholesalers, membership is required to take advantage of their services but what stands Stax out are the other benefits included.
“At Stax we want to give our customers more than any other wholesaler, more rewards, more choice and more support to grow. And so we have a very generous rebate scheme which rewards spending in store with vouchers. We also have a ‘Stax Mates Rates’ scheme where we reward our customers who refer friends with £100 worth of vouchers each.”
“But it is our Stax Perx that we are most excited to offer to our customers and partners. At Stax, in everything we do we would much rather do our own version (in reference to already existing concepts such as Perkbox). We do this because we believe we can do it bigger and better than others. We can also make our services and rewards much more relevant by doing it this way.”
“And so our Stax Perx offers a free benefits programme full of discounts and offers that can either directly impact a customer’s business – such as discounted energy bills, phone and broadband or insurance – or that can offer more personal rewards
like cheaper gym memberships, discounts on the latest fashions or deals on days out for all the family. We choose our partners based on what we think can give back the most to our customers.”
Stax more winsIt’s clear to see why we awarded Stax Trade Centres our Wholesaler and Trade Supplier Company of the Month. Any company that can evolve with their customer and client base as their central focus, respond to feedback with solutions that actually achieve what’s asked, and ensure that partnerships with incredible big brands isn’t just about selling their products but developing and growing the client’s business as well as their own, deserve to be recognised.
But of course we’re not the only established organisation recognising Stax Trade Centres, as this year alone Stax Birmingham received a Customer Service Excellence award from Mica and impressively Stax retained the ‘Best Builders Merchant Buying Team’ title at Glee 2018 for the second year running.
With their past successes we are extremely excited to see what Stax do next to remain relevant during the next 12 months with Brexit looming and with the ever evolving market. Whatever they do we’re sure their expertise and knowledge accumulated over their 35 years will steer through anything.
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Wholesaler & Trade Supplier Company of the Month
