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BUILDING UPDATE www.facebook.com/solutionsuknews | @Publishing_2016 F E stablished in 2011 by Dominic Meakins, Demon Designs is an award winning glass contractor specialising in offering completely bespoke and tailor made products to a wide range of customers. Based in Arundel, near West Sussex, the glass and metal specialists supply and fit expertly designed staircases, balustrades, splashbacks, shop fronts, walk-on glass floors/bridges, glass ceilings, glass roofs and aluminium curtain walling. In addition, the experienced team can create custom- made door solutions, automatic entrances, sliding glass doors and even glass canopies. Their services cover everything from CAD design services to toughened glass, laminated glass, glass worktops and coloured splashbacks, balustrades, juliette balconies, bespoke shower screens, sliding glass doors and flush glazed doors. Their high quality toughened glass can be from 4mm thick to 19mm, whilst laminated glass is from 6.4mm to 21.5mm. For those seeking structural glass solutions, Demon Designs’ can design, manufacture and install everything from shower screens to shop fronts. They also provide labour, design and lifting solutions for glazing contractors and partition companies, as well as practical and technical advice if needed. They work closely together with clients to ensure that their specific needs are met with tailor made solutions. Their consultations are always highly professional but personable as well, involving in-depth discussions specifying project requirements and producing detailed quotations. Having over twenty years of rich experience together with a highly talented skill set, the in-house team has been particularly praised for their unsurpassed knowledge in glass product development and creation. They supply and deliver all types of glass and, thanks to their buying power, can offer high competitive rates and fast turnaround times. When it comes to anything glass and metal, Demon Designs is the one stop shop clients need. To find out how you can benefit from Demon Designs’ services, get in touch with the contact information below. Contact T +44 (0)1903 733206 [email protected] www.demon-designs.co.uk QuickScale is the easy, simple and accurate way to take measurements from 2D drawings on your PC. QuickScale can take line, path and area measurements from a 2D drawing in PDF or other image format without printing the drawing. Measure drawings, scanned documents, photos, maps, etc. saved as PDF or other image format. It can measure in metres, millimetres, feet, inches, miles, kilometres and microns. You can export the measurements to a spreadsheet to complete your estimates. You can print the whole drawing, or any part of it, to scale on A3 or A4 printers – even if the original drawing was on A0 paper and even if the drawing has no scale! No need for expensive CAD software, plotters or large format printers. Try it today – free 30 day trial Please contact 07791 550167, email [email protected] or visit www.quickscale.co Hedera Screens see them on......IV PS Monograms see them on......VIII Bulmer Brick & Tile see them on......V Storth Machinery see them on......IX Premier Guarantee see them on......XII ISSUE: 612 July/August 2017 | www.solutionspublishing.co.uk Measuring and estimating made simple O fficially established in 2010, QuickScale is an award winning programme designed for taking areas and measurements off pdf drawings. Simple, user friendly and competitively priced, the system was created for those who work from home with limited PC knowledge or with no access to IT departments. It was originally invented for the needs of the building and construction industry, but, over the years has become extremely popular with ship building and marine insurance, event planning, CCTV and communications – any business that would calculate areas and measurements from a pdf drawing or photograph. In previous years, drawings were posted out to the subcontractor and measured with a scale rule. Today, drawings are emailed as a pdf and are not always to scale or don’t have any scale at all. They have to be sent to a printer or 3rd party to have them printed to scale and this happens every time the drawings are revised or amended. With QuickScale, you simply open the pdf in QuickScale and click on the points and corners of the areas and dimensions to calculate them. For more information on QuickScale and how it can benefit you, contact the company on: +44 (0)7791 550167, email: [email protected] or visit the website at: www.quickscale.co Who is Premier Guarantee? P remier Guarantee is a leading provider of Structural Warranties and Building Control. Set up in 1997, the company has grown substantially over the past 20 years and has become one of the country’s leading Structural Warranty providers. With more than 300 employees that work across the length and breadth of the county, Premier Guarantee support their clients with construction projects and help to deliver structural warranty solutions for all types of residential and commercial builds. As a company we pride ourselves on ‘working with customers to aid them in bringing the best possible product to the market.’ Premier Guarantee achieves this through our flexible technical approach and support on site, dedicated Account Managers to assist on any queries or problems and local surveyors so that clients are always well supported. Based on the Wirral, where the majority of the Premier Guarantee team reside, the company also operates out of a number of regional offices across the country. The company is split into a number of areas including Account Managers, Technical Experts, Building Control Experts, a Dedicated Plan Review Team, Customer Service Team, Marketing and a National Network of Surveyors. Our Surveyor network is made up of over 100 surveyors ensuring that clients are always supported by local surveyors who know their area and can be on site promptly when required. The surveying team keep in regular contact with the customer service team on site and off site to ensure that a first class service is delivered. By combining our services, you can be sure that you will be meeting the requirements of what is expected from compliance with Building Regulations. T 0800 107 8446 [email protected] www.premierguarantee.co.uk Award winning glazing contractor

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Established in 2011 by Dominic Meakins, Demon Designs is an award winning glass contractor

specialising in offering completely bespoke and tailor made products to a wide range of customers. Based in Arundel, near West Sussex, the glass and metal specialists supply and fit expertly designed staircases, balustrades, splashbacks, shop fronts, walk-on glass floors/bridges, glass ceilings, glass roofs and aluminium curtain walling.

In addition, the experienced team can create custom-made door solutions, automatic entrances, sliding glass

doors and even glass canopies. Their services cover everything from CAD design services to toughened glass, laminated glass, glass worktops and coloured splashbacks, balustrades, juliette balconies, bespoke shower screens, sliding glass doors and flush glazed doors. Their high quality toughened glass can be from 4mm thick to 19mm, whilst laminated glass is from 6.4mm to 21.5mm.

For those seeking structural glass solutions, Demon Designs’ can design, manufacture and install everything from shower screens to shop fronts. They also provide labour, design and lifting solutions for glazing contractors and partition companies, as well as practical and technical advice if needed. They work closely together with clients to ensure that their specific needs are met with tailor made solutions. Their consultations are always highly professional but personable as well, involving in-depth discussions specifying project requirements and producing detailed quotations.

Having over twenty years of rich experience together with a highly talented skill set, the in-house team has been particularly praised for their unsurpassed knowledge in glass product development and creation.

They supply and deliver all types of glass and, thanks

to their buying power, can offer high competitive rates and fast turnaround times. When it comes to anything glass and metal, Demon Designs is the one stop shop clients need.

To find out how you can benefit from Demon Designs’ services, get in touch with the contact information below.

ContactT +44 (0)1903 [email protected]

QuickScale is the easy, simple and accurate way to take measurements from 2D drawings on your PC.

QuickScale can take line, path and area measurements from a 2D drawing in PDF or other image format without printing the drawing.

Measure drawings, scanned documents, photos, maps, etc. saved as PDF or other image format.

It can measure in metres, millimetres, feet, inches, miles, kilometres and microns.

You can export the measurements to a spreadsheet to complete your estimates.

You can print the whole drawing, or any part of it, to scale on A3 or A4 printers – even if the original drawing was on A0 paper and even if the drawing has no scale!

No need for expensive CAD software, plotters or large format printers.

Try it today – free 30 day trial

Please contact 07791 550167, email [email protected] or visit www.quickscale.co

Hedera Screenssee them on......IV

PS Monogramssee them on......VIII

Bulmer Brick & Tilesee them on......V

Storth Machinerysee them on......IX

Premier Guaranteesee them on......XII

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Measuring and estimating made simpleOfficially established in 2010,

QuickScale is an award winning programme designed for taking areas and measurements off pdf drawings. Simple, user friendly and competitively priced, the system was created for those who work from home with limited PC knowledge or with no access to IT departments.

It was originally invented for the needs of the building and construction industry, but, over the years has become extremely popular with ship building and marine insurance, event planning, CCTV and communications – any business that would calculate

areas and measurements from a pdf drawing or photograph.

In previous years, drawings were posted out to the subcontractor and measured with a scale rule. Today, drawings are emailed as a pdf and are not always to scale or don’t have

any scale at all. They have to be sent to a printer or 3rd party to have them printed to scale and this happens every time the drawings are revised or amended. With QuickScale, you simply open the pdf in QuickScale and click on the points and corners of the areas and dimensions to calculate them.

For more information on QuickScale and how it can benefit you, contact the company on: +44 (0)7791 550167, email: [email protected] or visit the website at: www.quickscale.co

Who is Premier Guarantee?Premier Guarantee is a leading provider of Structural

Warranties and Building Control. Set up in 1997, the company has grown substantially over the past 20 years and has become one of the country’s leading Structural Warranty providers.

With more than 300 employees that work across the length and breadth of the county, Premier Guarantee support their clients with construction projects and help to deliver structural warranty solutions for all types of residential and commercial builds.

As a company we pride ourselves on ‘working with customers to aid them in bringing the best possible product to the market.’

Premier Guarantee achieves this through our flexible technical approach and support on site, dedicated Account Managers to assist on any queries or problems and local surveyors so that clients are always well supported.

Based on the Wirral, where the majority of the Premier Guarantee team reside, the company also operates out of a number of regional offices across the country.

The company is split into a number of areas including Account Managers, Technical Experts, Building Control Experts, a Dedicated Plan Review Team, Customer Service Team, Marketing and a National Network of Surveyors.

Our Surveyor network is made up of over 100 surveyors ensuring that clients are always supported by local surveyors who know their area and can be on site promptly when required. The surveying team keep in regular contact with the customer service team on site and off site to ensure that a first class service is delivered.

By combining our services, you can be sure that you will be meeting the requirements of what is expected from compliance with Building Regulations.

T 0800 107 [email protected]

Award winning glazing contractor

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II Demon Design sponsors this issue of Building Update: see them on page III

Health & Safety News

Your Friend in the Trade for over 30 YearsSituated in Cradley Heath in the

West Midlands, Screw Shop is an industrial company that has been operating for more than three decades. Extensive experience working within the trade has enabled the business to become an exemplary provider of first rate solutions developed specifically for the DIY, hardware, architectural ironmongery and building & furniture manufacturing markets.

The range comprises many variations of screws and associated

components. The products are separated into the following categories: Woodscrews, Multi-Purpose & High Performance Screws (Yellow), Self-Drilling Screws & Window Screws, Outdoor Screws & Drywall Screws, Brass, Nickel, Chrome Woodscrews & Mirror Screws, Stainless Steel Screws & Fasteners, Addax Drill Bits, Driver Bits & Blades, Wallplugs, Cover Caps & Plasterboard Fixings, Surface Screw Cups & Brass Turned Pattern Sockets, Buildings & Construction Products, Nails, Bolts, Nuts & Washers, Ironmongery & Brackets, Plumbing & Electrical, Furniture Fittings, Hanging Packs & Packaging and Assortment Packs & Cases.

This comprehensive selection has secured the organisation’s status as a one-stop-shop able to supply screws fixings and fasteners on a no-hassle basis. Customers can rest assured that they will find the solution they are looking for and what’s more, they can make the most of a next day delivery service (regardless of where they are based in the UK). If preferred, individuals can pick up their order from the trade counter after it has been purchased online and processed ready for collection.

Screw Shop can accommodate all individual requests – there is no minimum or maximum order restricting customers – and any special requirements can met as appropriate. To find out more please get in touch.

ContactT +44 (0)1215 598866www.screwshop.co.uk

Rungbuddy Limited has highlighted an accident black spot at the transition point on extension ladders, and with an OSHA report showing death has occurred at this point. Rungbuddy has patented a Safety Rung to widen the first single rung down, allowing a safer angle of descent. The foot gains over 100% more landing space at this transition point eliminating that ‘front of foot connection.’ For ladders of 350mm (13 ¾inch) and 452mm (18 inch) widths, a reverse screw clamp holds it securely in place, the toggle bar stays in one position, it does not protrude from the unit. As a plus, Rungbuddy Safety Rungs have the added ability of being used as a comfort platform, able to fit to any shaped rung on any ladder, even in various positions between stiles. A press button spring loaded Universal model is also now available, able to fit all ladders up to 482mm (19ins) wide.

Safety Rung/Work Platform

www.rungbuddy.com | [email protected] | +44 (0)1624 897800

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IIIPremier Guarantee sponsors this issue of Building Update: see them on page XII

Structural & Architectural Glass News

Demon Designs was established by Dominic Meakins in 2011 and has

become increasingly popular ever since. Situated in Ford, near Arundel in West Sussex, the architectural & structural glass specialist strives to provide the most appropriate glass design solutions individually tailored to suit singular customer applications.

The refined industry experts employed at the organisation are well practiced in supplying and fitting exquisitely designed and carefully constructed staircases, balustrades, splashbacks, shopfronts, walk-on glass, floors/bridges, glass ceilings, glass roofs and aluminium curtain walling. Custom-made door solutions, automatic entrances, sliding glass doors and glass canopies are also available as part of the company’s comprehensive product portfolio.

The company’s most recent focus has been the expansion of its acoustic door

range. The flush, individually fabricated double glazed acoustic doors achieve up to 44dB (Rw) acoustic performance, incorporating excellent sound reducing qualities whilst simultaneously providing the clean glass look, a finish that is extensively required in contemporary

office buildings. With its recent relocation to larger premises, Demon Designs is now able to offer the fastest turnaround of flush glazed doors in the industry.

In essence, Demon Designs acts as a one-stop-shop providing a full

range of glass and metal structures and specialised services. In order to ensure customers receive the necessary support and expected reassurances following an enquiry, the group offers an inclusive sales package covering all associated areas. This inevitably

involves the arrangement of thorough consultations and the formulation of accurate drawings and detailed quotations following in-depth discussions specifying project requirements and important technical information.

This great flexibility – which is further emphasised with Demon Designs’ bespoke design capabilities – comes courtesy of the in-house team’s unrivalled knowledge in glass product development and creation. With over 80+ years of shared experience, the competent workforce

has a reputation for design excellence and has the skillset needed to produce unique components facilitating side hung or pivoting versions, self-closing or free swing.

This ability to fulfil all glass product requirements has made Demon Designs attractive to a number of esteemed clients. Its bespoke assemblies and standard off-the-shelf structures have been supplied and installed across a multitude of sites, having been widely appreciated by customers working within a variety of construction sectors.

Previous projects of particular significance include the installation of automatic doors at the visually characteristic Walkie Talkie building on Fenchurch Street in Central London and the general fitting of kitchen splashbacks and shower screens. As well as tending to the needs of small and medium sized building contractors, general builders, domestic customers and large construction companies, the team has even provided design consultancy services to a few of its competitors!

Please don’t hesitate to contact Demon Designs today if you want any further information or if you wish to enquire about a particular product or service. Any questions you pose will be met with an informed response by a well-qualified industry professional.

ContactT +44 (0)1903 [email protected]

Demon Designs offer a comprehensive range of products and services to a wide variety of construction sectors. From design and consultancy work to full design and build, we can provide a custom made service to meet your requirements.

Specialising in unique glass and metal structures, we can supply and install totally bespoke solutions or standard off-the-shelf products.

ä CAD Design Services

ä Toughened Glass

ä Laminated Glass

ä Glass Worktops & Coloured Splashbacks

ä Balustrades

ä Juliette Balconies

ä Bespoke Shower Screens

ä Sliding Glass Doors

ä Flush Glazed Doors.

Please contact us on:

01903 733206

Email: [email protected]

Structural and Architectural Glass

All Aspects of Architectural Glass

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Commercial Landscaping News

Pest Control News Health & Safety NewsThe Leaders in Cable SafetyHealth and safety is the most important

aspect for any business, particularly when it comes to the building and construction industry, a manual segment whereby working environments are rife with potential hazards.

Trailing cables are a key example of this, as it is most apparent that these components are, in essence, an accident simply waiting to happen. Because of their low placement these cables are easy to fall over, and as slips and trips are one of the most common causes of injury in the workplace (accounting for, on average, 40% of all reported major incidents), the caution surrounding these objects has increased somewhat.

A solution is available in the form of a specialised support system strategically developed by cable safety expert Skyhook GB. Incorporating a unique design that is also patented, the Skyhook Cable Safety System can be easily attached to the majority of materials anywhere. Large loops enable employment on ceiling grids, joints, scaffold poles and doors, meaning they can be hung up neatly out of harm’s way, and with its two small holes, the

item can be easily attached to overhead fixings or wall fixings with a small screw.

An additionally useful feature is its unique offset – its somewhat twisted structure ensures seamless connection to a wall, and the cables can be fitted into place whilst the loops stand proud with high visibility. Although a simple piece of equipment, the product is effective in safeguarding workplaces against tripping hazards (caused by the positioning of trailing cables).

The Skyhook Cable Safety System has been verified by the Health and Safety Commission and has done exceedingly well ever since its release. Success has soared and the innovative tool has been purchased by more than 150 businesses throughout the UK and beyond – its customer base includes some of the biggest players in the construction sector.

Safe-proof your space with Skyhook by enquiring today.

T +44 (0)1342 [email protected]

British Manufactured Bird SpikesBased in Newton Abbot in

Devon, Jones and Son is a dedicated manufacturer of the widely appreciated and massively useful Defender™ Bird Spikes. Although small, the family run business has managed to positively change the lives of thousands of people with its high quality bird control products, and ships its products all over world.

Defender™ Bird spikes are designed purposefully to prevent birds from landing and roosting on ledges, roofs and buildings and have been developed and patented by Jones and Son with great success. The invention is the brainchild of the owners of Jones and Son Pest Control Supplies Ltd, David and Kursty Jones.

The entire Defender range of Bird Spikes are manufactured in the UK using only the highest quality materials. Defender Bird Spikes can be relied upon to deter pigeons, seagulls and other birds away from any ledge they choose to land on and do so with their durable designs and robust materials (the components are produced with UV stabilised polycarbonate plastic and 304 grade stainless steel).

The bird control and pigeon control strips are considered the anti-roosting system of choice by many and have, as a result,

been used by practically every professional pest control company and council facility situated in the UK and across Europe. They are sold and distributed across the world and to ensure a speedy service they carry large stocks of each product at their distribution warehouse in Devon.

Customers can therefore rest assured that should they require a solution, it will be available to them once an order is placed – this is supported with the added convenience of same day dispatch (offering, essentially, a next day delivery service the majority of the time).

Solve your bird control issues by talking to Jones and Son today – you will be incredibly pleased with the results.

T +44 (0)1626 [email protected]

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VPremier Guarantee sponsors this issue of Building Update: see them on page XII

Restoration Company of Choice 2017

Traditional Products News

Heritage Cob & Lime started out by restoring historic buildings and

developed their own manufacturing arm to ensure they only used trustworthy and quality products at all times. They have since become one of the top providers of building materials, renowned for award-winning lime mortars, cob blocks, plasters, paints and more. With years of rich experience in historic restoration, Heritage Cob & Lime have all the right knowledge and expertise to make excellent, high quality lime mortars. They are official stockists of Tarmac Buxton Lime and supply lime mortars and associated products at competitive prices, whether it be to the building trade or private customers. Some of their lime products include fatty lime, lime wash, mature lime putty, natural hydraulic lime and more.

Their bespoke premium Venetian plaster comes either pre-coloured, plain white or pigmented, and is made in-house from superior quality slaked lime putty and marble flour, ensuring any wall gets a beautiful finish. Venetian is a firm favourite when it comes to interior design as it promises a luxury finish that can be polished and repolished to a high sheen using black African soap. As well as supplying excellent Venetian plaster, Heritage Lime & Cob can advise clients on how to take care of it.

Heritage Cob & Lime also provide a wide range of sophisticated tools and accessories, partnering up with some

of the most renowned tool makers in the industry. Some of their items include harling trowels for applying scat coats and Italian Pavan trowels for a highly elegant trowelled finish. In addition, they also stock Helifix bars for stitching cob walls and even eco-friendly hawks and floats, paint brushes, paint pads, and Hessian rolls to protect newly applied lime mortars.

Passionate about projects, Heritage Cob and Lime have extensive experience in working on numerous restorative and historic properties, including Grade I and Grade 2* Listed buildings. Better yet, they are also happy to help clients with their own building projects. They have a team of committed and experienced heritage craftsmen, from reliable carpenters to roofers and more, and they even boast a specialist dedicated to ornate cornice and plaster mouldings.

To find out how you can get your hands on superior quality building materials or benefit from their helpful advice and services, get in touch with the contact information below.

T +44 (0)1237 477431www.heritagecobandlime.com/building

Heritage Cob & Lime

The Experts in BrickmakingBoasting over a staggering 80 years of

brick making experience and excellence, the Bulmer Brick and Tile Company Ltd has been deservedly recognised by our team for achieving the coveted status as our Restoration Company of Choice.

The small yet successful family run business uses its expertise in the brickmaking specialism to provide dedicated building

restoration and rejuvenation services. Having completed projects of all sizes and complexities, the respectable specialists have the capability to conduct work on properties both large and small.

This extensive knowledge of building structures is the result of decades of industry involvement. The Bulmer Brick and Tile Company story began in 1936 when the Minter family invested in a brickyard near the Essex and Suffolk border and concentrated their activity on the manufacture of specialist bricks for the restoration of buildings after the war.

The business has been under three generations of Minter ownership and was most recently managed by Peter Minter. The progressive course the organisation took led to the broadening of its service offering over the years, which in turn attracted a large range of clients. The core focus, however, remained centred on its traditional method of brickmaking and it is this refined skill that has enabled the firm to become a widely appreciated and trusted solution provider.

Now recognised for its competency in producing bespoke bricks especially for

individual customer requirements, the Bulmer Brick and Tile Company produces an impressive number of 300,000 bricks on an annual basis and is proud to have served both large enterprises and small, private clients.

The group incorporate conventional techniques of brickmaking and have used the particular type of process that dates back to the Middle Ages ever since their foundation.

The bricks they produce are made from the finest quality London clays and have been developed using old-fashioned yet effective modes of making and drying. They are then fired in a coal burning, down draught kiln, as this enables a well-blended finish that is both distinctive and aesthetically attractive.

Because of its familiarity and understanding of this niche, the Bulmer Brick and Tile Company has the information and resources needed to supply suitably adjusted products and amenities to its many customers. Its all-encompassing range consists of facings and specials that can be designed with any texture to any size. There are more than 5,000 shapes available, and this includes everything from standard plinths, squints and copings to custom-made chimney bricks, terracotta, mullions, jambs, floor bricks, pamments, decorative plaques, garden edgings and rubbing blocks.

The highly skilled brickmaking specialists are proud to offer a personalised level of customer service and do their utmost to ensure every request is met as efficiently and professionally as possible. A consultative approach is employed to ensure the individual is kept fully supported and updated throughout the entire

process, and everything is addressed with careful consideration and attention to detail.

The need for restoration is continual – many historic buildings are positioned across the width and breadth of the UK, all of which need to be preserved and maintained in order to ensure ongoing function and admiration. Thousands of properties have been enhanced with Bulmer’s bespoke brickwork – find out how you can make a difference to the look of your building by contacting the company today.

T +44 (0)1787 [email protected]

Bulmer Brick and Tile Company is a long established family business on the site of a brick making yard dating back centuries. Bulmer bricks are made from the finest London Clays, dug continually from our own clay seams since Tudor times. All our bricks are entirely hand made using traditional methods. We specialise in restoration and conservation of old buildings; working closely with architects and contractors to produce our facing brick to the specification required for your particular building. Although we aim to have a stock of the more common sizes, dimensions and texture are made to order, so that each building receives the correct brick for the work. The kilns are unique coal fired down-draught kilns, loaded, unloaded and fired by hand in a long and labourious process, ensuring each and every brick has had our personal attention. No artificial colours, tints or dyes are used in our process. The beautiful range of colours from orange to dark red and purple comes purely from the firing process, just as it would have been over the centuries.

We make a huge variety of brick specials, including terracotta, plinths, squints, decorative chimney bricks, string course bricks and over 500 different types of coping which increases on a weekly basis. All the specials are moulded from wooden moulds, which are made in our own carpentry workshop.

We also have a range of garden edging and decorative plaques depicting floral patterns, some of which are made from original moulds over 100 years old.

We have our own brick cutting workshop where we can create cut and rubbed arches, either loose or on steel lintels ready to lift into position, and can cut specials or cut and bond from customer supplied material. Our own clay is prepared by a variety of methods to produce a BBT Fully Washed Rubber for use in fine Georgian Rubbed work and in other grades that can be easily cut and rubbed on site if required.

Please visit us at: www.bulmerbrickandtile.co.ukTel: 01787 269232 | Fax: 01787 269040 | Email: [email protected]

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Martrust Ltd is an

office letting company based at the Riverside Business Park in Conwy with additional premises in Colwyn Bay and St. Asaph. Ever since its establishment 15 years ago it has been providing office space for rent, attracting both start-ups and large enterprises employing up to 30 people.

The site is home to a multitude of organisations and is currently occupied by – to name a few examples – professional service providers, IT & media specialists, scientists, consultants and representatives of the public sector. These businesses are attracted to the property not only for its great placement in North Wales but also because it boasts plenty of parking space (facilitating 80 cars) and is accessible on a 24 hour, 7 day week basis.

The offices vary from 88sq.ft. to 914sq.ft. and have excellent travel links because of their desirable location close to the A55 trunk road, which provides fast entry to the UK motorway network (and Ireland). Commuting is made easy as the mainline train station with London is just three hours away, and Liverpool and Manchester can be reached within the space of an hour. Airports in these areas are also straightforward to get to and the building is a mere five minutes away from the new Welsh Assembly Government regional offices at Llandudno junction.

“Partnering with Martrust is advantageous because we can offer customers extremely pleasant surroundings and dedicated internet and broadband services,” Jean Barlow, Manager of Martrust Ltd, told the editorial team at Industrial Solutions. “There is also the option for clients to use the conference room, which is available free of charge. In addition to this our offices are in an ideal location which allows for easy access to the whole of North Wales.”

The ultrafast broadband connection is one of the key benefits of Martrust’s office space. The group have invested heavily in the internet facilities at the complex and as a result all of the rooms are enabled with a fully functional leased line (fibre) broadband connection with 50MB downstream/50MB upstream.

This makes the technical side of operations simpler – connecting straight away means it isn’t necessary to wait around for a time-consuming installation from Openreach. Phones and broadband connections are set up the same way and are immediate, so you can get your team working as soon as possible and their resources running with great efficiency and minimal effort.

ContactT +44 (0)7789 348817www.riversidebusinessparkconwy.co.uk

The Perfect Place to do Business in North Wales

Based in North Wales

THE BEANIE THAT GLOWS IN THE DARK

The Fashion Statement That Really Gets You Seen!

www.glowbeanie.co.ukT 07818 684338 | E [email protected] | @glow_beanie

Please contact 07791 550167, email [email protected] or visit www.quickscale.co

QuickScale is the easy, simple and accurate way to take measurements from 2D drawings on your PC.

No need for expensive CAD software, plotters or large format printers.

Try it today – free 30 day trial

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PPE News

Facilitating Individual Embroidery RequirementsPS Monograms has been duly selected

as a business worthy of acquiring our sought after Commitment to Excellence profile, we are pleased to announce at Building Update. We are therefore pleased to inform our readers about the works of this dedicated and customer oriented organisation with a detailed company profile.

Embroidery and personal services are the main areas of activity for PS Monograms, a forward-thinking enterprise that was originally set up in Bristol by co-founders Dave, Daphne and a third partner. Now based in Devon, specifically situated in Seaton, its establishment came as the result of three entrepreneurial types with a shared goal: to develop a business

that would be extensively recognised for its works in textiles.

Its focus is primarily on the customisation of different clothing items, tailoring garments for a

relatively focused target market. Although niche, its client base has diversified across the years and the

company is now pleased to facilitate a large pool of customers; namely schools, clubs and small organisations. It is also utilised by medical professionals, uniformed employees (such as nurses and those working within construction), club members and the like.

As well as their dedicated services in the

art of embroidery, the PS Monograms team have the resources and the skills necessary to conduct high quality printing onto different materials. This can be done with purpose to enhance shirts, t-shirts, jackets, hoodies, aprons

and other such pieces of clothing, and, should it be a requirement, imprint logos onto garments to ensure corporate identity. Workwear and specialist clothing can also be purchased from the solutions provider, who has a range of hi-vis vests & coats and hunting apparel (to name a few examples) in stock.

Combining professionalism with personalisation, PS Monograms works in close accordance with the customer to ensure absolute satisfaction and excellence. This is in line with their company motto, ‘serving individuals,’ which emphasises their careful consideration of individual tastes and specifications. For complete clarity and peace of mind all pieces of artwork are assessed by the client beforehand and, once approved, the embroidery process can take place.

This patient and thorough approach has enabled PS Monograms to become a trusted embroidery service provider that is widely appreciated for its dependability and attention to detail. As a result of this the group frequently receive incredibly positive comments from those they have worked with, and thrive off the feedback given to continually succeed – much of their new custom is garnered through word of mouth and recommendations.

Having achieved such status has enabled the company to expand even further with the development of its very own showroom facility. This space has been strategically furnished to attract potential customers and has been equipped with high tech embroidery machinery, sophisticated printing equipment and new computers to allow maximum efficiency of its processes.

If you are keen to find out more, or if you have a particular project you would like PS Monograms to turn their hand to, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a representative today. Contactable via telephone or email, you will be sure to receive the level of service you would expect from such a dedicated industry expert.

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Congratulations to Storth; Named Company of Choice 2017We would like to a give a big

congratulation to Storth for being named Company of Choice 2017.

Storth was first established back in 1999 by Chris Richardson and Alan Looker, the current Directors. Based on the outskirts of Holme village on the Cumbria – Lancashire border, Storth are leading experts in slurry management systems. They manufacture a wide range of quality machinery & accessories for the agricultural, industrial & water waste management, AD plants & Biogas market sectors. Due to their wide selection of machines which come with their own multiple options, Storth are able to give complete coverage of the slurry cycle, all the way from farm yard to field.

From their base on the border, Storth started out as a small workshop handling small scale machinery. Today, they are now an internationally recognised brand that export

to over thirty countries worldwide. The ethos of Storth is all about local suppliers and contractors and doing their bit to assist the local economy, choosing British Quality and British manufacturing every time. Their main client base are farmers dealers and agents.

Storth are a forward-thinking company who have grown year on year through their hard work and dedication. Perhaps the best and most unique thing about Storth is their flexible methods of manufacturing bespoke and tailor-made systems, plus their in-depth industry knowledge & rich experience. Storth pride themselves as a forward-thinking company, constantly developing new ideas and concepts.

One of their newest products recently launched is the new Oyster Tanker. The Oyster Tanker is a light weight poly tanker that is available in a range of different sizes. Some of the exciting new key features include it being Low weight, with Less ground compaction, a reliable long life, no tank corrosion and fast fill capabilities which results in reduced down time. On top of that, the Oyster Tanker features high speed, commercial axles as well as a bespoke build suited to the client’s needs.

Ever changing and advancing, Storth has other new works in the pipeline, including the building of a new state of the art manufacturing facility which will support and provide much needed additional manufacturing space. The facility is scheduled for completion in April/May 2017. On top of that the Research and Development department are constantly working to create new and inventive machines to launch to the market. In an industry of fast

rate change and advancement, it’s imperative that companies like Storth stay on top of the changing needs of their client base.

In addition, given that all of the design, manufacturing, installation and After Sales Service is all provided from Storth, customers can be assured that Storth will always be on hand for help even after a sale.

As one of the leading names in manufacturing, Storth ensure to attend trade shows throughout the year, attending approximately 23 a year in the UK and abroad. One of the most recent shows they went to was Lamma, which proved to be an excellent event for Storth who showcased their ‘Storth’ brand as well as their vast quality manufactured product range.

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The UK’s Largest Heating Element Manufacturer

Please telephone 029 2077 8727Email: [email protected] • www.elmatic.co.uk

Leading the WayElmatic (Cardiff) Ltd is the largest manufacturer of Industrial Electric Heating Elements in the UK. Elmatic Ltd have the widest product range to meet our customer’s requirements.

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quirky colours, patterns, shapes and sizes, the GlowBeanie is a glow in the dark beanie hat which gets the wearer seen. Ideal for the upcoming summer festivals and more, the beanies are all handmade using a high quality and super chunky wool that features a special reflective thread running throughout, which allows it to glow in the dark.

The beanie is extremely useful in variety of situations, including when heading out in the evening for a walk, jog, cycle, walking the dog, nipping to the shops, going on the school run and many more. Plus, the stylish number works as wholly unique and fun fashion statement that’s perfect for any age. It has also found a special use for those working on construction sites as they can be worn under hard hats keeping the wearer safe and seen on busy and dark sites.

There is a variety of different styles to choose from including the Moss, the Stripe, the PomPom, the Shorty, the Cable, the Cable Trim and the Slouchy, with all of them capable of having a pompom added for extra flair if required.

The Moss is one of the most favoured, available in all colours and in three sizes for large adults, small adults or children. The GlowBeanie Cable Trim is a multi-coloured beanie styled in cable stitch and available in all colours and the Slouchy is a hot favourite amongst young people and style enthusiasts as it features extra depth for a trendy effect and comes in multiple designs.

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Surface, Finishings & Office News

Flexidisc Sander/GrinderThe Flexidisc sander gives a superb finish on wood, metal, fibreglass, car body filler and all hard materials.

It’s fast rotation speed achieves sensational results in a fraction of the time normally taken by conventional sanders.

This versatile tool also sharpens chisels, plane blades, lathe tools, axes and garden tools without the rapid overheating of normal abrasive wheels. This is the ideal tool to prepare your timber prior to varnishing with Le Tonkinois varnish.

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Le Tonkinois VarnishLe Tonkinois is a natural oil based yacht varnish. Perfect for outdoor, indoor and marine use. With Le Tonkinois varnish, the options really are endless.

Combining unrivalled protection on materials including cork flooring, stone, metal and wood and brilliant permanent penetration, Le Tonkinois varnish leaves absolutely no brush marks and will restore the natural beauty of timber whilst removing your brush marks.

Flexible enough to move with the timber and able to withstand abrasion and impact, Le Tonkinois varnish is resistant to boiling water, UV, petrol, diesel and sea water. It won’t crack, chip or peel off, making it perfect for all outside purposes as well as indoor.

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55 Years of Industry ExcellenceThe Flexidisc Sanding system has been sold in the UK

by DA & BE Murkin for almost 30 years, but it still remains one of the most versatile sanders on the market.

The Flexidisc is a system based on an exciting 5” (125mm) disc sander attachment which fits in your drill, and does not jump, skitter or scuff. This is due to a simple but highly efficient flexible shaft which eliminates vibration. It gives full control without the need for effort or expertise when presented full face to the job surface.

This system accomplishes fantastic finishes on all hard materials including wood, metal, glass, fibreglass and car body filler.

Fast rotation allows this quality process to be completed in a fraction of the time normally taken by conventional sanders. Although a generic sander in its basic form, the multi-purpose tool can convert within seconds to become a super-fine finishing sander, bench grinder, sharpener, partial angle grinder, polish applicator and polisher – all of this within a small device that can be carried conveniently in your pocket!

Flexidisc uses ‘slap-on peel-off’ Velcro type discs which are coated with a super-tough material called Corundum, (close to diamond for hardness). Re-usable and cleanable, these discs will do the work of at least 100 conventional discs and are able to comfortably cope with a wide range of materials from soft plaster to iron and steel, including slate, concrete and marble. In addition, they can transform a rough-sawn plank to a polished finish faster than any other conventional sander. Because these discs generate very little heat, they retard over-heating during grinding, therefore can safely sand G.R.P. and old paint without melting the material.

Using this same ‘slap-on’ system, polish is easily applied

over any size area, using the foam sponge, whilst an oversized re-washable polishing cap effortlessly completes the job. This means cars, boats and caravans can be polished, quickly and easily.

DA & BE Murkin are also the sole importers of Le Tonkinois Varnish.

This is an old fashioned varnish, manufactured the traditional way, using Linseed oil, Tung oil & natural resins.

Slower drying than modern varnishes it will not show any brushmarks and will sink into the timber. So remaining flexible, it will move with the timber and not crack or peel.

Le Tonkinois will give a beautiful, long lasting finish to all types of timber, including Teak & Oak.

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Exceptional Quality, Affordable Prices

Want the look of a bespoke build for your marketing suite or community project, but need the speed,

convenience and value of pre-fabricated buildings? Then look no further.

You can’t beat the quality, completion time or the architectural appeal of using Losberger modular building systems. We offer architects, developers and designers excellent customisable rental solutions for marketing suites, community spaces and more.

Developers, designers and architects have to deal with a unique circumstance; selling extremely valuable products that don’t exist at the time of purchase, deals are often made on promises. Traditionally architects and developers either commission entirely bespoke builds; which is expensive and time consuming, or opt for basic cabins, cloaked to improve their aesthetic appeal, which rarely meets expectations and design criteria. Losberger provide the best of both worlds; the convenience and speed of modular pre-fabricated buildings, with the appeal and finish of a bespoke design.

Losberger modules are flexible enough to offer contemporary finishes, without the costs and time constraints associated with tailor-made builds. Losberger have been providing modular buildings solutions for almost 100 years, to provide developers with customisable solutions. Losberger’s expertise in this area enable us to deliver projects that are always on time and on budget.

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Underfloor heating and liquid floor screed

Easyflow are renowned experts in providing innovative and premium quality flooring solutions (in the form of

underfloor heating and liquid floor screeds).

The Easyflow liquid screed is an approved contractor and installer for Calcium Sulphate Anhydrite Screed, a revolutionary product which has enhanced efficiency and productivity in today’s construction market. This form of screed is much more advantageous than its traditional prototype, particularly when it is used in accordance with underfloor heating. As well as being quick and cost-effective, its reduced depth reduces heat storage, creating a floor that responds more rapidly to user requirements.

To provide a comprehensive package, the Easyflow underfloor heating was developed. These first class systems are specially installed by seasoned professionals and are backed up by technical consultants, both of whom have a wealth of experience in the underfloor heating sector.

Easyflow’s commitment to providing a high quality customer service is demonstrated through its extensive support system, which oversees the entire process (from consultation to installation). Its team of friendly, well-qualified engineers have the proficiency to install and test underfloor heating systems, ensuring that you are completely satisfied with the finished result.

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Tailor-Made Retirements

Industrial Solutions is pleased to present Inspired Villages with its coveted

Commitment to Excellence profile.

The retirement of a lifetime is waiting for you or your loved one at the safe haven that is Inspired Villages. Promising both luxury and liberation, the beautifully decorated and fully furnished apartments are perfect for members of the older community looking to reside in a secure and social environment.

The care centres, which can be found in picturesque spots in Warwickshire and Cheshire, are best suited to retired men and women who are seeking a retreat that is principally structured around their specific interests and needs. This customer-oriented

approach ensures those staying at Inspired Villages can live freely and happily; making the most out of being part of a close-knit circle whilst indulging in the activities that they enjoy the most.

Independence is another core value at the well-equipped accommodation and clients can rest assured that they will receive the space and privacy they would expect, having relocated to a quality living quarters. Security is also a high priority, however, and the grounds are suitably fitted with controlled access points and a CCTV system that operates on a 24 hour basis. One-on-one care is also provided for extra peace of mind.

Developed by seasoned master planners, architects and interior designers, Inspired Villages are grand properties enhanced with comfortable furnishings and everyday amenities. The centres encourage individuals to engage in exciting activities such as Zumba, walks in the nearby woodland and gastro evenings, and great memories can be made whilst visiting the quaint onsite bistro. There is a spa on the grounds for those looking to

relax and unwind, and breakfast in bed can be arranged for added luxury and convenience.

Please get in touch if you would like to find out more – the contact details for both sites can be found below.

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