Best Practice UK issue 604

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Issue
604
October
Industry UK
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BITO …or how do you store?
Bradshaw Electric
Vehicles at the
RWM Show
Best Practice UK is proud to present BITO Storage Systems
Ltd with a richly deserved Reader’s Choice Award.
Hi-Port Controls
see them on page....................5
Blue AV
see them on page....................9
From its UK Headquarters based in Nuneaton,
Warwickshire, BITO Storage Systems Ltd is able to offer
its clients a unique selection of storage and order picking
systems. The company’s product range includes shelving
and racking; storage and order picking systems; bins and
containers and warehouse equipment and accessories.
Calling on product and expertise from their Head Office
in Germany, with plant surface totaling 140,000m2, BITO
manufactures a customer-oriented and innovative product
range meeting highest user demands. BITO specialise
in static and dynamic shelving and racking, mezzanines,
workshop equipment as well as on a broad range of
plastic bins and containers.
project – from layout planning over project management to
assembly and after-sales service – whether of complex and
demanding storage facilities combining different systems or
of automated installations for bin or tray storage.
In the business line, BITO Storage and order picking
systems, BITO is a manufacturer, business partner and
provider of solutions. BITO performs all tasks related to a
T +44 (0)24 763888502
[email protected]
www.bito.co.uk
Konecranes helps Direct Rail
Services remain on track in Scotland
Continuing its long-held
association with national rail fright
operator, Direct Rail Services (DRS),
Konecranes has manufactured and
installed a 110T fixed goliath crane
at their new facility at Georgemas
Junction in the North of Scotland.
Bito
see them on page..........12–13
As a major rail freight provider to
the nuclear fuels industry, DRS – a
level 5 contract service customer
of the UK’s foremost lifting
equipment manufacturer – is using
the goliath crane, which provides
a lifting height of 11.9 metres, to
tranship flasks from road to rail
transport for delivery to a nuclear
reprocessing plant in Cumbria.
Spanning some 21 metres and
having an overall length of 24
metres, the double girder goliath
Biopharma
crane was installed by a team of
six crane service engineers who
remained on-site for the duration
of the contract. In order to ensure
that the customer could make
the terminal fully operational in
accordance with its contractual
obligations, and despite facing
some extreme weather conditions
in the process, the Konecranes
team spent a combined total of 17
days onsite, often working through
the night. As a result, Konecranes
delivered the project two days
ahead of schedule.
Involving the combined efforts
of Konecranes’ Industrial Cranes,
Modernisations and Crane Service
business units, both the structural
and electrical design of the goliath
crane was undertaken by the
company’s in-house design team at
its crane production plant in East
Kilbride. It is here that the crane was
also built and functionality tested
before being subjected to rigorous
H&S and quality checks.
T 0121 569 1000
www.konecranes.co.uk
Bradshaw Electric
Vehicles is Britain’s
largest manufacturer of
industrial electric vehicles,
providing specialist
electric material handling
equipment to a broad
spectrum of household
name companies for a
variety of applications
including waste movement,
manufacturing and
line feed, logistics and
distribution, hospitals, railways and airports. If a client has
the need to transport goods, then we can supply a tailormade vehicle to suit their requirements.
This year’s Recycling and Waste Management exhibition,
held at Birmingham’s NEC, was an excellent opportunity for
Bradshaw to meet key decision makers within the industry.
Bradshaw’s Stand, 5W100, proved popular with a high
footfall across the three days. Sarah Glover, Marketing
Manager at Bradshaw Electric Vehicles commented: “We
enjoyed hosting a busy stand and having the opportunity
to meet up with both existing customers and making new
contacts, being able to speak to them about material
handling solutions we can provide.”
With a range of products displayed on the stand,
including the pedestrian controlled PFB1500 high tip
waste collection, able to carry 1,500KG, as well as the
Bradshaw T450 and T800 tow tractors, which tow up to
4,500KG and 8,000KG respectively, the stand gave visitors
a glimpse of what Bradshaw Electric Vehicles provide.
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles regularly provide solutions for
waste management, most recently supplying an FB1000
load carrier to St James Group. Having used the Bradshaw
FB1000 load carrier for over 6 years at the prestigious and
well-established Grosvenor Waterside development, St
James Group purchased another FB1000 load carrier for
use at Kew Bridge West Development, Brentford, to be
used by the Managing Agents for the site.
Contact
T 01780 782621
www.bradshawelectricvehicles.co.uk
see them on page................. 16
Infrarad Heating
see them on page................. 18
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DOORS TO A BURGLAR
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Many homes have double glazed
windows where the glass is secured by
a beading on the outside. This can often
easily be removed and is one of the most
common ways that burglars get in. Taking
out the glass is quick and makes no noise.
NO-GO GLASS LOCKS are designed to
be easily fitted to existing windows and
are a very cost effective way to make a
property even more secure.
Linpac Packaging
see them on page................. 22
To find out more email us on [email protected]
or see our website www.nogosecurity.co.uk
or phone 0845 5280183
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Contents
Industry UK
Editor’s Comments
Industrial Excellence.......................................................................................................................................2 – 3
Hello & welcome to Issue 604 of Best Practice UK…
Commitment to Excellence..................................................................................................................................4
Products & Services Innovation Award........................................................................................................5
As with every edition, the team at Best Practice UK has been working extremely hard to bring you an
issue that is full of innovative and exhilarating companies, and we believe that this could be the best
issue yet!
Products & Services News...................................................................................................................................5
Readers Choice Award...........................................................................................................................................6
Risk Analysis, Testing & Security News........................................................................................................7
We have searched the length and breadth of the UK to bring you some of the most ground-breaking
innovations and this month we are overjoyed to be highlighting the activities of Bradshaw and
Attwater Group.
Commitment to Excellence..........................................................................................................................8 – 9
Risk Analysis, Health & Safety News..............................................................................................................9
Firstly, we are featuring Bradshaw with a ‘Readers Choice Award’ feature following their impressive
performance in recent years. For more information look no further than Page 6.
Building & Facilities News......................................................................................................................10 – 11
Lighting News.........................................................................................................................................................10
Roofing News..........................................................................................................................................................10
Products & Services News......................................................................................................................12 – 13
Oils & Lubrication News..........................................................................................................................14 – 15
Industrial News.............................................................................................................................................16 – 19
Fleet & Automotives News............................................................................................................................... 20
Forklift Attachments News............................................................................................................................... 20
Heating & Energy News..................................................................................................................................... 21
Print & Packaging News.................................................................................................................................... 22
Home & Gift Show Review............................................................................................................................... 22
Hospitality, Retail & Convenience News................................................................................................... 23
Industrial Excellence............................................................................................................................................24
And secondly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of Attwater Group. Due to their prominence in the industry; we
have awarded them with the impressive ‘Commitment to Excellence’ Award feature. To find out more, turn to page 8
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Best Practice UK as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Happy reading and we
hope to see you for the next edition!
Kirsty Jo Quigley
Editor
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Industrial Excellence
Fluid power engineers
SE Hydraulics has over 40 years experience
of designing and producing hydraulic
power units and specialist hydraulic
systems. Over the same time SE Hydraulics
has supplied hydraulic components and
hose and fittings to customer in many
different sectors of the economy.
Hydraulic Systems
SE Hydraulics offer in-house specification
and design to ensure the final product
meets our customers’ exact requirements.
In addition to hydraulic power units,
we can design, manufacture and supply
bespoke hydraulic cylinders and complete
hydraulic systems. We welcome customers
to inspect our workshop and see our
facilities for themselves.
SE Hydraulics have produced systems
for an extensive range of hydraulic
applications including Aerospace,
Automotive, Civil Engineering, Industrial,
Marine, and Offshore.
Hydraulic Component Supply
SE Hydraulics are a Parker Hannifin
hydraulic technology centre and
distributor of over 25 years and supply
the complete range of Parker Hannifin
hydraulic equipment (incorporating
Denison, Towler, Hydraulic Ring and Olaer).
Other distribution includes Curtiss Wright
Flow Control – Sprague Air driven Pumps
and Accessories, AKG – Air-blast Coolers,
and RMF – Fluid conditioning units and
accessories.
Hose and Fittings
SE Hydraulics can make up hose
assemblies to most customer
specifications and because we hold an
extensive stock of hose & fittings, we can
usually offer a quick delivery.
Contact
T +44 (0)1737 768011
[email protected]
www.seh-ltd.co.uk
From Soil to Oil.
Naturally.
Technology Crops International (TCI) specialises in the
production of crops designed to meet the very specific needs of
particular end users and markets – ‘From Soil to Oil, naturally.’
Such speciality products carry a value premium over the
standard commodity version, which is reflected in the prices
that we can offer to our growers.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE COURSES
Benrhos are running the following
industrial orientated courses that are
aimed at improving your efficiency and
productivity:
COURSES AVAILABLE
1.7th & 8th October – Temperature
measurement and calibration.
2.9th October – Humidity measurement
and calibration
3.14th October – Setting up and
working with the ISO 17025 standard
4.15th October – Calculating
measurement uncertainty for plant and
laboratories
5.22nd October – Pressure measurement
and calibration.
For spring 2015, the TCI crop portfolio includes Linseed, Red
Wheat & Ahiflower.
Call Technology Crops now on 01376 333888 or
visit us at CropTec on the 19th/20th November and
ask about these or our other crops for spring 2014
including: High Erucic Acid Rapeseed, Naked Oats,
Canary Seed, Millet and Borage.
www.techcrops.co.uk
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If you require more information please go to
www.benrhos.co.uk or contact Dave Ayres on
01341 440649 or email [email protected]
Bito sponsors this issue of
Industry UK
see them on page 12–13
First-class training with the industrial
temperature specialists
Benrhos Limited are industry experts in Temperature
& Humidity. Based in Dolgellau, North Wales, the
company provides specialist services in temperature &
humidity training, Laboratory Accreditation, and custom
and off-the-shelf temperature products.
clients’ needs. Offsite training in temperature and
humidity is held at either Benrhos’ training site in
North Wales or Crawley in conjunction with Rotronic.
Their pressure courses are held at Chamois metrology
in Warwickshire.
■■ Humidity Measurement and Calibration: 9th
Courses and Training
Benrhos run a range of industrial metrology courses
to suit their customers’ needs. Benrhos has long been
in the enviable position of running courses to many
prestigious companies to help them improve their
processes and knowledge even further. They can offer
both on and offsite training.
Upcoming residential courses include:
■■ Temperature Measurement and Calibration: 7 & 8th
October 2014 – North Wales
■■ Pressure Measurement and Calibration: 22nd
Benrhos travel all over the UK delivering its onsite
training courses for either temperature, humidity or
pressure. Each course is fully customisable to the
October 2014 – North Wales
■■ Setting up and Working with the ISO-17025
Standard: 14th October 2014 – Rotronic, Crawley
■■ Calculating Measurement Uncertainties for Plant and
Laboratories: 15th October 2014 – Rotronic, Crawley
October 2014 – Warwickshire.
Within the courses, Benrhos strive to impart knowledge
based on practical experience in both temperature and
humidity, much of which is not available elsewhere.
Each candidate will receive their own copy of the
notes, the slides used and a certificate of attendance
upon completion of the chosen course. Benrhos also
offers assistance to clients’ temperature related queries
following on from the course.
Good adhesion and high water resistance
Many lubrication points on a ship are in contact
with seawater. Two criteria are particularly
important to prevent the lubricant from being
washed off from time to time affecting the
eco-system: On the one hand, the lubricant
has to be highly adhesive and, on the other
hand, it has to comply with all requirements on
environmental compatibility. With Klüberbio AG
39-602, Klϋber Lubrication has now launched
a new, eco-compatible adhesive lubricant for
open gears and steel cables.
“This speciality grease is targeted for
applications that require adhesion, corrosion
protection,
resistance
to water
washout,
and high
protection
from wear,”
says Dirk
Fabry,
Business Development Manager, Business Unit
Marine, Oil & Gas from Klüber Lubrication. "The
main application areas of Klüberbio AG 39-602
are steel cables and open pinion drives of
winches and cranes."
Klüberbio AG 39-602 contains more than 60%
of renewable raw materials, resulting in reduced
environmental impact in the event of discharge
into water. The new adhesive lubricant is
based on ester oil and complies with the 2013
Vessel General Permit requirements of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in
terms of biodegradability, minimal toxicity and
bio-accumulation to be met by Environmentally
Acceptable Lubricants.*
www.klueber.com
*Appendix A of the US EPA VGP (Vessel General Permit) 2013.
New stern tube oils offer longer oil service life
and reduce lubricant consumption
Even very small oil leakage through propeller
water-side seals caused by operational
wear, accidents or incorrect operation can
entail a high environmental impact when
mineral oil-based lubricants are used. Klüber
Lubrication developed the Klüberbio RM 2
series of biodegradable synthetic stern tube
oils especially for the lubrication of propeller
bushes and shaft seals in fixed-pitch and
controllable-pitch propellers. These special
oils contain more than 90% of renewable
raw materials and their biodegradability is at
least 60% according to the OECD 301 F test.
Klüberbio RM 2 oils are non-toxic to marine
organisms.
They bear
the European
Ecolabel
and comply
with the
requirements
of 2013 Vessel
General Permit of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).*
"Our new stern tube oils show good resistance
to oxidation and hydrolysis as well as thermal
stability," says Dirk Fabry, Business development
The equipment used for the practical part of the
residential course is supplied by leading manufacturers
so the candidates have a chance to experience using
it. Further details as well as the full itinerary
for each course is available on the website
(http://www.benrhos.co.uk/courses--training.html).
For more information, or to book a place,
please call 01341 440649 or visit
www.benrhos.co.uk
High bay cold store in
the desert
Due to increasing demand for deepfreeze capacity, INL has decided to
change its warehouse concept and
bring the temperature of all 14 aisles
down to -28°C.
This is equivalent to doubling the
space previously available. As general
contractor for the entire facility,
Unitechnik is responsible for the
technical changeover of all logistics
systems in this extraordinary step.
Since its commissioning, INL’s 22 metre
high cold-storage facility has featured
two automated high-bay racking
stores of seven aisles each. To date,
the logistics service provider has used
one warehouse to store dry goods
at +25°C and the other for frozen
products stored at temperatures
down to -28°C. The company plans on
changing the facility over to be able to
respond to the increasing demand for
deep-freeze storage.
Manager, Business Unit Marine, Oil&Gas from
Klüber Lubrication. "This results in extended oil
service life and reduced lubricant consumption
and disposal costs."
Standard elastomers like NBR and FKM are
resistant to Klüberbio RM 2 oils. The new stern
tube oils are approved by leading propeller
shaft seal manufacturers.
Contact
www.klueber.com
*Appendix A of the US EPA VGP (Vessel General Permit) 2013.
As general contractor for the
intralogistics, Unitechnik has
supervised the project at Dubai
Logistics City from the very beginning.
The technical changeover of the
systems used in the former dry goods
section is primarily related to the
control technology of the automatic
stacker cranes and conveyor systems.
In particular, the sensor systems, power
and load handling units are to be
adapted to withstand constant cold.
T 0049 2261987208
Help protect your
home from a potentially
devastating security risk
No-Go Security Products Ltd was founded
in 2007 by David Murphy, a highly
experienced double glazing installer, who
was also one of the first ‘Window Doctors’,
repairing and replacing windows. Noticing
how frequently he was called to replace
glazed units that that been removed in
burglaries, David developed the concept
of the No-Go Glass Lock.
The No-Go Glass Lock is a patented
security device that is easily fitted to the
glass panes of a double glazed unit and
prevents unauthorised removal from the
outside, but still allows removal of the
glass unit when needed. Fully adjustable
to fit any frame profile, the No-Go Glass
Lock is an inexpensive solution that acts
as a definitive deterrent to intruders and
provides real peace of mind.
If you could use No-Go Glass Locks to
secure your property or would like to
discuss how to expand your business
by fitting the locks you should
contact No-Go Security Products
today on 08455 280183 or email
[email protected] or visit
www.nogosecurity.co.uk
Linpac Packaging sponsors this issue of
Industry UK
see them on page 22
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Commitment to Excellence
Thinking of you
Electrolux Professional
is a world leader
in the production
and distribution of
professional food service
and laundry solutions.
With products based on
deep consumer insight and developed in
close collaboration with professional users,
Electrolux Professional is committed to
thoughtful innovation, helping its partners
deliver strong solutions for their customers.
As well as being a leader in the food
service sector, Electrolux Professional
provides a variety of commercial laundry
solutions such as washers and dryers
– including wet cleaning machines and
barrier washing equipment – alongside
specialist ironing and finishing equipment.
As a global company, Electrolux
Professional is present in more than 60
countries and retails in more than 150
markets with 55,000 employees around
the world.
With a comprehensive range of equipment
including washer extractors, dryers
and finishing equipment, Electrolux
Laundry Systems tailors solutions to the
specific needs of individual businesses.
Electrolux Professional recently
became the first – and is currently the
only – HACCP International Certified
laundry manufacturer. The International
Certification is set to have a huge
impact on the restaurant, hotel, food
processing and manufacturing industries
as businesses are now able to guarantee
bacteria control and food safety to their
customers, when looking to bring laundry
in-house.
Contact
T +44 (0)8444 631260
www.electrolux.co.uk/professional
Mission to save lives and
reduce injuries
Giving Brewing, Food & Beverage
Industry one voice
Founded in 1907, BFBi (Brewing,
Food & Beverage Industry Suppliers
Association) is the only international
trade association representing the
entire value chain supplying the food
& drink industry worldwide.
The association represent a wide
number of businesses from seed
merchants, barley growers, maltsters,
hop merchants, and suppliers of raw
materials, through to production and
packaging machinery manufacturers
and suppliers, and dispense/point
of sale suppliers, manufacturers and
installers.
BFBi provide a full range of services
including:
■■ Weekly updates of industry news
■■ Free entry within the Association's
Annual Directory
■■ Participation
in social and
professional activities, enabling
Members to maintain direct
contact with decision makers within
the industry
■■ Representation via trade
committees and direct lobbying
at UK, European and International
level.
■■ Management
and financial help at
a number of overseas exhibitions
■■ Discounted stand space at the
triannual International Brewing
Convention
■■ Free of charge Business Advisory
Helpline
The Royal Society for the Prevention of
Accidents (RoSPA) is a registered charity
that has been at the heart of accident
prevention in the UK and around the world
for more than 90 years.
More than 13,500 people die as a result of
accidents across the UK each year. There are
millions of other injuries. Accidents cause
loss and suffering to the victims and their
loved ones, employers and UK society as
a whole. RoSPA promote safety and the
prevention of accidents at work, at leisure,
on the road, in the home and through safety
education, all the while seeking to strike
the right balance between prescription and
individual choice.
valued members, to prevent accidents
by promoting key issues and providing
services which are relevant. RoSPA’s varied
activities include campaigning, collecting
data, carrying out research, developing
policies, informing and educating, auditing
and providing expert consultancy.
RoSPA aim to bring about change and
help others, including their much-
T 0121 248 2000
www.rospa.com
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Industry UK
Indeed, no firm selling to the brewing,
food & beverage industry can afford
to remain outside BFBi – if only for
the value manufacturers place on it as
being their most effective contact with
suppliers and the value suppliers place
on it as being their most effective
contact with the industry.
T 01902 422303
[email protected]
www.bfbi.org.uk
Product & Services Innovation Award
Unistrut – More than you can imagine
In recognition of the company’s impressive 90 year
anniversary, Best Practice UK is proud to dedicate the highly
prestigious and industry acclaimed Products & Services
Innovation Award to Unistrut.
market since 1965. They also export products globally
to end users in a wide variety of sectors including Oil &
Gas, Data centres, Rail, Infrastructure, General Industry,
Commercial and many more.
Unistrut are market leaders in metal framing, providing
high quality metal framing and cable management
products. Established in 1924, the company offers a
unique weldless connection that is infinitely adjustable
and reusable.
Unistrut pride themselves on the quality and
sustainability of their products. Rivalling companies who
offer inferior products with low spec untested material,
Unistrut guarantee their products are fully tested and
approved ensuring safety for users and support this with
a 10 year warrantee on complete Unistrut metal framing
solution is used on an application.
With a rich history, unmatched brand recognition and
continuous innovation, Unistrut provides customers
a complete product and service solution. Backed by a
global network of engineering and distribution partners,
Unistrut is the number one choice for all your metal
framing needs.
Carl Jones, Managing Director at Unistrut, commented:
“Unistrut International is extremely proud to celebrate the
90th anniversary of Unistrut, the original metal framing
system. A 90-year history is a testament to hard work and
continuous improvement to meet our customer’s needs.”
Over the years, Unistrut
have developed a
market leading range of
steel channel, steel cable
management, fittings,
fasteners, hangers, pipe
clamps and accessories
in a wide variety of
finishes and materials,
to suit the customer’s
ever changing
demands.
Carl explained: “Using cheaper and less reliable products
may affect the longevity of the product life cycle, especially
in harsh environments and more importantly can be a
hazard to health and safety. It is the quality of our products
and engineering capability that differentiates us from these
other companies; unless they have the Unistrut stamp they
are not made by our company, so what guarantee do you
have of their quality?”
Unistrut continues to set the bar with new product
innovations. The newest product, Unistrut Defender
(Patent Pending) brings a solution to the market that has
never been available to framing and support applications
in harsh environments. In addition, engineering
capabilities including component testing, design
calculations and modular frame design are just some of
the ways Unistrut ensures that products remain at the
highest quality and remain a leader in innovation.
To help celebrate its 90th anniversary, Unistrut in the
UK have re-introduced the Unistrut character, Mr Strut.
(Pictured) Carl Jones, Managing Director EMEA at Unistrut
Designed by Walt Disney in the 1940s, Mr Strut is widely
known throughout the Americas and Australasia and was
even featured in a Disney cartoon advertising Unistrut
that adopted the voice of Goofy as Mr. Strut.
Carl commented: “We are proud that Mr strut can help us
to help celebrate our 90th anniversary. It helps bring the
product to life and demonstrates our lifetime of loyalty to
developing unique, valuable products for our customers.”
The company produced
the very first Unistrut
products back in 1924
in America, which they
have supplied through
distribution into the UK
When asked about the company’s plans for the future, Carl
concluded: “We plan to expand and continue developing
our product range. The next step is to strengthen our steel
cable management offer and provide a wider portfolio of
products in the ‘Electrical Raceway’ arena.
“We aim to continue the hard work and dedication we
have provided over the last 90 years by maintaining an
excellent level of customer service and delivering a wide
range of advanced, innovative products.”
T 0121 580 6300
www.unistrut.co.uk
www.atkore.com
Products & Services News
Hi-Port Controls for PROFIBUS
fault-finding and components
Established by Richard Needham in 1990, Hi Port
Software Limited, started selling ProfiTrace PROFIBUS
analysers in 2004 – and has since evolved
into a dedicated specialist UK distributor
and reseller of this and other PROFIBUS
related equipment for the industrial
process and automation market
place – backing these products
with application advice,
installation audits, fault-finding
services and ProfiTrace User
Training.
Trading now as
Hi-Port Controls,
their PROFIBUS
portfolio addresses
the design, installation,
commissioning and
maintenance requirements for a
wide range of industries from airport
baggage handling, through glass, steel
and paper manufacture to diesel engine assembly
and control of water treatment works. In 2012,
for example, Hi-Port supplied 20 of the Procentec
COMbricks network performance monitoring and
reporting sets to Heathrow to provide low level
fault checking of the control systems, so helping
to ensure the ongoing efficiency and reliability of
the complex automated baggage handling systems.
Similar, COMbricks sets are also now being used
in the manufacture of motor vehicle parts, paper
manufacturing, food, pharmaceuticals and other
automation systems where extremely high control
system reliability needs to be ensured, either for
safety reasons or to avoid the potentially very high
cost of any associated system failures which
might occur. No one wants to loose
a bag within an airport, see
any spills from failure
of a water treatment
works, or even consider
what might happen in
the event of a major
brewery system or food
processing failure!
Hi-Port products include
PROFIBUS cable, strip tools
and connectors to hubs,
repeaters, terminators and
comprehensive traffic analysis
and fault-finding tools – with new
items being added to the catalogue
in response to client suggestions
and demands. Richard added: “All our products are
sourced from internationally recognised industry
leaders and represent the very best equipment
available for the demanding, long life, process control
and automation applications for which they are
needed – and, in the case of our diagnostic tools,
we use these kits for our site audits and trouble –
shooting contracts, so can offer lots of supporting
examples of their effectiveness.”
“But our services don’t simply stop there! As well as
distributors, we are also subject specialists, advising
on the correct and most cost effective product for
specific jobs and applications.
The latest in our catalogue are several
new ProfiHub repeaters, recently
released by Procentec. These add
to their long standing A5 and
B5 5-way PROFIBUS repeaters
which have been successfully
deployed for several years.
The new devices offer
different numbers of
channel and add totally
new features such as a
single channel IP65 rated
repeater, optical fibre
channels, dual power
supply options, redundancy
options and embedded diagnostics
within the B5 format to give 27/7 network
performance monitoring and alerting should
Industry UK
anything begin to fail in the
connected control network.
Discussing what 2014
has to hold for Hi Port,
Richard concluded:
“We are looking to
build and develop
the range of
products and
services that
have gained us
recognition todate, looking for
ever more feedback from
clients as to how we can help
them more effectively. Important shop windows
for us are the free PROFIBUS UK seminars
which are held throughout the
country to promote PROFIBUS
technology and at which
we exhibit our equipment.
These should be of interest
to everyone working in
the specification, design,
installation, commissioning,
maintenance of process and
factory automation systems. Please
contact us for further detail.”
For more information, please call
Richard on 02392 552855 or visit
www.hiport.co.uk
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Readers Choice Award
National service with a local,
personal feel
Best Practice UK is proud to present Scientific Analysis
Laboratories Limited with the highly prestigious and
industry acclaimed Readers Choice 2014 Award.
Established in 1990, Scientific Analysis Laboratories
Limited (SAL) is one of the largest commercial testing
laboratories in the UK. The company holds some of the
most up-to-date and strategically located laboratory
facilities in Europe, with Centres of Excellence situated
across the UK in Manchester, East Kilbride, Cambridge,
Braintree and
Moy. SAL
was recently
acquired by the
Concept Life
Sciences Group.
Holding an
extensive
scope of UKAS
and MCERTs
accreditation,
SAL are able
to provide a high level of service for the analysis of a
diverse range of matrices including Soils, Waters, Foods,
Sediments, Animal feedstuffs, Air, Biological samples,
and Commercial products, across a plethora of different
industries and marketplaces. Analyses include: Air Quality;
Stack Emissions; Odour analysis; Bioaerosol analysis;
Workplace Air; Local Air Quality; Landfill gas and soil
vapour analysis; Boundary monitoring; Occupational
Health; Chemical analysis in blood & urine; Contaminated
land, water and waste; Site Investigation; Remediation; and
Waste Classification.
■■ Highest quality results, delivered within the time
constraints set by the client
■■ Expertise in developing new methods in response to
client needs
■■ A secure and confidential service
■■ An environment in which long term relationships with
clients can be developed beneficially.
Andrew Timms, Director at Scientific Analysis Laboratories
Limited, commented: “All our laboratories are accredited
to ISO17025. The range of testing we perform is the most
diverse in the UK, many of our competitors subcontract
work to us regularly. Our pricing is very competitive,
quality is second-to-none and our delivery is consistently
on time.
SAL’s technical and support staff have many years’
experience in the theory and practice of analytical
chemistry. They fully understand the needs of today’s
consultants, regulators, and managers and are 100%
committed to providing analytical services of the highest
standard.
“Unlike our competitors, we have our own in-house
refrigerated courier fleet to deliver sample containers
and collect samples from our clients all over the UK. This
allows us to offer a much more flexible service in that
collection/delivery time windows we offer and ensures
that our clients’ samples are treated in the appropriate
manner from the moment they are collected.”
In short, the leaders in health and environmental safety
analytics are able to provide:
■■ A complete range of routine and specialist analytical
capabilities
Contact
T 0161 874 2400
[email protected]
www.salltd.co.uk
Britain’s largest manufacturer
of industrial electric vehicles
Best Practice UK is very proud to present
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles with a richly
deserved Readers Choice Award 2014.
Established in 1975, Bradshaw Electric
Vehicles is Britain’s largest manufacturer of
industrial electric vehicles. The company
provides specialist electric material handling
equipment to a broad spectrum of household
name companies for a variety of applications
including waste movement and recycling,
manufacturing and line feed, logistics and
distribution, hospitals, railways and airports,
transport and leisure.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, the
company is proud to be the largest UK-based
manufacturer of electric vehicles, growing a
loyal customer base across an ever-increasing
range of industry sectors. Continuing to
develop a showcase of products, Bradshaw is
the preferred supplier for a growing number
of global customers looking for electric tow
tractors, electric tow trucks and electric utility
vehicles.
Drew Bradshaw commented: “These are
exciting times for us, our range of vehicles
The product range includes ride on and
pedestrian controlled tow tractors, load
carriers, utility vehicles and personnel
carriers, together with a range of service
options and vehicles that can be adapted to
meet client’s briefs, whatever the time of year
and the changing needs may be.
is stronger than ever. In addition to our safe,
robust and versatile product range, we also
offer a bespoke design service. If a client has
the need to transport goods, then we can
supply a tailor-made vehicle to suit their
requirements.”
St James Group recently took delivery of a
new FB1000 vehicle from Bradshaw.
Having used the Bradshaw FB1000 load carrier
for over 6 years at the prestigious and wellestablished Grosvenor Waterside development,
St James Group has now purchased another
FB1000 load carrier for use by the Managing
Agents at Kew Bridge West Development, a
contemporary collection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom
apartments in Brentford.
The vehicle, with a tow load capacity of
2,000KG, will primarily be used to collect
refuse bins within the basement and then
transport the bins to the refuse collection,
located on the ground floor. With a payload
capacity of 1000KG the vehicle has the
flexibility of also carrying supplies around
the site. Not only do Bradshaw manufacture
and sell vehicles, but the company also offers
electric vehicles for event hire and short-term
hire – anything from one week to five years
– where there may be a temporary upturn in
production or a one-off need.
Drew Bradshaw continued: “Our whole
company ethos is that a complete package
is offered to ensure the customer is always
happy. Our sales team will provide a solution
to a materials handling problem, and the
aftercare and support is always the best we can
give. We have a dedicated support team to
answer all aftersales queries and all members
of the team have many years’ experience with
our products and have been trained on them
as well.”
Kite Packaging’s
Environmentally
Friendly Products
‘Packaging that doesn’t cost
the Earth,’ is the latest range
of environmentally friendly
packaging available on Kite
Packaging’s website, who
supply stock product to
businesses 24/7 and offer
a next day delivery service.
The range has been designed
with the help of WRAP (Waste
Reduction Action Programme)
and fulfils several key aims of
its business customers – waste reduction, cost reduction
and sustainability improvement.
The first product of this range, designed by Kite’s team a
number of years ago, is the Enviro-box. The box is just as
strong as a double-wall carton but manufactured using
single-wall board that has been reinforced to provide that
added strength. The materials used are 7% lighter which
reduces delivery costs, and the manufacturing process
involves 30% less CO2 emissions than regular boxes.
Please visit www.kitepackaging.co.uk/enviro.
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Industry UK
Contact
T 01780 782621
[email protected]
www.bradshawelectricvehicles.co.uk
Risk Analysis, Health & Safety News
Risk analysis: myths, confusions
and real sense
Dr. Alexander Fedotov, company “Invar-project,”
Moscow, Russia.
action need to be implemented. In contrary
correction actions are needed.
To arrange routine testing/control and to write
documents? But it is already in GMP!
The paper discusses some hot topics of risk analysis
methods that are forced by EU GMP regulators but
in fact are misleading and scientifically wrong.
But it is a very dangerous approach!
It has three fundamental mistakes:
I. Evaluation criteria and Acceptance level are
appointed by human subjectively. This arbitrary
estimation serves further as a basis for
responsible decision.
II.Values with different sense are multiplied and
the result serves as a basis for conclusion. It is a
huge and obvious methodical mistake.
III. This arbitrary numbers are offered for
estimation with high responsibility on safety,
where no risk is possible!
Risk analysis helps inspector
How? One of inspectors writes that inspector has
not enough time. Papers on risk analysis prepared
by manufacturer make the inspector’s task easier to
understand work of the plant.
The whole paper can be sent by the author on
request to email address: [email protected].
EU GMP and ICH Q9 promises
Part III of EU GMP Guideline. Introduction to EU
GMP says: “The aim of Part III is to clarify regulatory
expectations and it should be viewed as a source of
information on best current practices.”
ICH Q9 Guide says: “Quality risk management
supports a scientific and practical approach to
decision-making.”
These are responsible and promising statements.
But are they true or just cover misleading myths?
Let’s look how risk analysis methods work on
example of FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
FMEA method: comparisons of incomparable
It is stated that FMEA gives “Quantity estimation of
risk” making following steps:
1.All risks shall be grouped on evaluation criteria:
- Severity/Impact (I);
- Occurrence or estimation of probability of event (O);
- Detectability (D).
2.Each of criteria has numerical value, for example,
numbers from 1 to 5, where 1 represents the
lowest risk and 5 means the highest risk.
3.Risk Priority Number (RPN) is calculated by
multiplying evaluation criteria: IxOxD. RPN range
is from 1 (all criteria are 1) to 125 (all criteria are
5). RPN grows with increasing of risk.
4.Acceptance level shall be specified in advance.
If RPN <Acceptance level, risk is low and no further
So FMEA method compares incomparable and is not
correct in principle.
Examples
Examples of FMEA application for two events with
airplane are shown in Table 1.
Event
Evaluation criteria
Severity
Occurance
Detectability
1
5
5
Delay of
plane arrival
Crash of
plane
5
1
5
RPN
25
25
Delay of plane and Crash are equivalent by FMEA!
FMEA application to pharma gives similar results.
Inspections and Mine of delayed action
ICH Q9 (Part III of EU GMP) says that it helps
manufacture and inspector.
How it helps manufacture?
Does it help to construct process flow charts, to
find critical points, to draw HVAC, water treatment
and other schemes? They all shall be in the design!
Risk analysis: Myths, confusions
and real sense
Cleanroom and GMP Consulting
Dr. Alexander Fedotov is Managing Director of company “Invar-project” in Moscow
Russia, that has more than 20 years of experience on cleanroom/GMP design,
construction and testing.
He is author of several books on cleanrooms and GMP in Russian and author of many
articles on important issues like:
• Cleanroom standardization: where does it go?
• Energy saving in cleanrooms
• Air cleanliness for sterile production: statistics of particles concentration and
recommendation to improve normative documents
• Quality assurance vs ISO 9000 standards and other paper on risk analysis is one
of them.
So inspector observes not primary documents
(water treatment schemes, batch records etc.), but
secondary ones, i.e. papers that reflect primary
sources only partly.
A fundamental danger is hidden in this approach!
Inspector makes conclusion on compliance of
manufacture to GMP requirements not on primary
documents, he observes their interpretation.
But GMP set requirements to primary documents,
not to interpretation, that can be not objective.
It cannot be allowed to evaluate manufacture by
extracts from documents or comments, especially
made by manufacture under control.
This is a Delayed-action Mine!
History of Risk analysis
The paper describes how and why formal methods
of risk analysis appeared, why they are not in use in
high-tech responsible industries and why migrated
to food and pharma applications.
Rational sense of risk analysis
Rick analysis has rational sense. For this one must
have deep knowledge on the subject. No general
artificial tools are needed if knowledge is present. In
contrary, mathematical juggling with numbers will
bring wrong result if knowledge is absent.
The paper describes simple recommendations on
(Pictured) Alexander Fedotov, “Invar-project”
Managing Director
risk analysis for existing and new facilities.
Conclusion
GMP rules appeared 50 years ago. At first they were
clear and transparent. Further editions added a
lot of cloudy and confusing texts with zero use for
quality.
Risk analysis is the next step.
It is time to clean GMP from husk and create high
quality normative document.
Contact
T 00495 7777231
[email protected]
www.invar-project.ru
Guardian24 announced as Lone Worker
Solutions Provider for 2014
Guardian24 is pleased to announce that we
have been selected as this year’s winner of
the prestigious Award for LONE WORKER
SOLUTIONS 2014, an independent Award
scheme that is sponsored by Security Industry
E-Mag and acknowledged both in this country
and abroad.
Having built-up an enviable reputation as
a supplier of innovative and cutting edge
security solutions to the UK Lone Worker
market, Guardian24 is no stranger when it
comes to receiving accolades, as we were
voted outright winner of the IFSEC 2013 Lone
Working ‘Product of the Year Award.’ Achieving
this second prestigious Award serves as a
distinguishing factor, ranking Guardian24
amongst the best in its field.
Guardian24
can be used on
a wide range of
devices such as
a BlackBerry®
smartphone,
iPhone,
Android
smartphone,
Windows PDA,
Mobile Phone
or specialist
Mobile Worker
Panic Alarm
Device. BS8484 accredited, the Guardian24
solution is designed to help protect mobile,
field and remote workers. Guardian24 allows
users to log their daily tasks, get GPS location
fixes, and any other important information.
Should the user’s safety be compromised, they
can easily summon help with the press of a
panic button on their chosen device, at this
stage the service will record live audio and
immediately notify a nominated respondent.
If an activity overruns Guardian24 will
automatically call the lone worker to verify their
safety. If the lone worker cannot be reached
a nominated respondent will be notified
informing them of the overrun activity. At this
stage an agreed protocol will be followed to
verify the lone worker’s safety and location.
T +44 (0)207 118 8247
[email protected]
www.guardian24.co.uk
Heat sensor receives ATEX certification
Please contact Invar on 00495 7777231,
email [email protected] or visit www.invar-project.ru
Patol’s 5610 infrared transit heat sensor
has been awarded ATEX and IECEx
certification for use in hazardous areas
with the potential for dust explosion.
It is housed within an explosion-proof
Exd enclosure inside which ensures any
internal explosion or electrical problem
would remain restricted in order to
prevent propagation to any potentially
explosive atmosphere outside.
The 5610 has been created for hazardous
environment
for providing
protection
on conveyor
belts or
systems
wherever
materials
are being
continuously
transported, when the capacity for selfignition provides a threat.
Industry UK
The range uses monitoring technology
via twin, high integrity detection circuit
channels for maximum reliability. It is
specifically designed to protect working
environments where the potential
for fire or explosion is a common
condition, even where the constant
movement of combustible materials is a
routine occurrence.
T 0118 9701 701
www.patol.co.uk
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Simply Tec it and
leave it
Best Practice UK is proud to
dedicate the highly prestigious
and industry acclaimed
profile to Contech Building
Products.
Established in 2003, Tec 7 is
part of the Contech Building
Products family who specialise
in supplying high quality
products to the Independent,
DIY and Builders Merchants
throughout the UK and Ireland.
The company is focused on providing a
premium service with excellent customer
support.
The advanced 7 series range is distributed
throughout the UK, Ireland, Holland,
Norway, Denmark, France, Portugal,
Austria, South Korea and Asia; with further
development recently negotiated in
Germany, Italy and Poland.
Not to be confused with a silicone sealant,
the Tec 7 is a Solvent Free MS Polyer based
product that bonds, seals and mounts, even
under water. Chosen by many builders
and DIY users, Tec 7 eliminates the wait
or need for damp or wet surfaces to dry,
meaning there is no need to carry the
usual assortment of adhesives and sealers
to each job.
Tec 7 will remain flexible without
compromising its strength so it can be used
anywhere that a normal silicone would be
used without the possibility of shrinking
or rotting. Available in a variety of colours,
BlueAV: Audio Visual
Specialist
Best Practice UK is proud to present BlueAV
as its selected Best Company at Education
Show 2014.
Tec 7 is guaranteed to last for a minimum
of 10 years.
The advanced range has become a
house-hold name over the last 5 years.
The successful products also include
innovative adhesives and sealants, cleaners
and degreasers, expanding foams that
stop expanding when they meet resistance
along with penetrating oils that have been
developed in Olen since 1978 and are ideal
for use in the construction, production,
repair and maintenance sectors.
Following its successful Irish model,
Contech now has a network of agents in
the UK with staff directly employed for
merchandising within each area. As the
exclusive distributor of Tec7 and the 7 series
range of products, Contech offers a 24 hour
technical and customer support service. The
company will be introducing a new product
which will be available in November.
T 00353 16292963
[email protected]
www.tec7.ie
Attwater upgrades
high voltage test
facility
Based on a lifetime of experience gained in
theatre and live events, BlueAV are highly skilled
practitioners in manufacturing innovative,
practical and stylish stage furniture and fittings.
Known for their up-front honesty, efficiency,
quality of production and a high safety record,
BlueAV are specialists in providing audiovisual systems to a whole host of schools,
colleges, and performance venues, as well as
business, churches and chapels, crematoria and
public venues. The company is able to provide
everything from technical sales and support, to
installation and maintenance services.
Blue, Founder and Managing Director at
BlueAV, commented: “BlueAV has born from a
background of performance and presentation
management – we encountered a number of
problems with existing stage furniture, and we
decided to solve these by manufacturing our
own solutions. As we were once practitioners
in the art of theatre and corporate production,
all manufactured products carry the same level
of customer care and attention to detail as the
most prestigious professional performance.”
had products on the market for some time
now, with prototypes existing out there for
many years, and not one has ever broken
down or been returned to us.
“We have researched every component to
ensure that we have not just the best value
and quality but also, the most environmentally
friendly as well. Where possible, we will use
only UK based supply channels.
“Additionally, as proven installation engineers
in the fields of audio and projection, we can
advise and support any customer in their
choice of product. This support and advice
is given free. Supporting our clients is an old
fashioned but highly valued fundamental of
our operation and our technicians are always
available to help.”
One of the most popular products on show at
this year’s Education Show was BlueAV’s recently
launched M-Power Lectern. This lectern is unique
in the way that it raises and lowers at the touch
of a button to suit the needs of the tallest or
shortest presenter, plus it works incredibly
effectively for disabled people and children.
BlueAV manufacture all of its own products
from their Dorset-based facility. Blue
explained: “By retaining control of production
in our own premises, we can personally
guarantee the quality of our product and keep
control of costs to ensure the best value is
always delivered. For example, if we encounter
a piece of timber with an incorrect grain, we
will not use it.
“We only have one pass mark before our
products leave the factory – 100%; we have
Blue commented: “The Disability
Discrimination Act did much to facilitate the
less able bodied, the taller and the shorter
presenter but industry seemed to forget
that being hidden from the world behind
something that resembles a modestly well
finished packing case is not helpful when
presenting to an audience.
“With the M-Power Lectern, allowing students
to see and be seen during school assemblies
or presentations is so simple. The push of a
button lowers or raises the lectern to the ideal
height for any user without disabling any of
the internal infrastructure.”
The lecterns are available in both metal or
wood and come with two anti-vibration
microphone mountings. All cabling is tidily
enclosed within the column of the lectern.
An energy efficient LED reading light is also
part of the package. The range of materials
and finishes allows the company to offer
any colour of powder coating on the metal
lectern and any colour and grain finish on the
wooden model. Adding connection facilities
to the standard model allows the use of
computer screens for preview, touch screen
use and a range of connectivity that includes
VGA, HDMI, CAT5 and video in component or
composite forms.
Asked to discuss plans for the future of the
business, Blue concluded: “Launching a new
product into a new sector is challenging but
the number of actual sales received at the
Education Show 2014 has proven that the
M-Power lectern, with its powered raise and
lower facility, is massively ahead of anything
in the marketplace at this time. In fact, taking
into account all of its added features, it is
completely unique – nobody else can provide
this level connectivity options, combined with
the rise and fall technology.
“Later this year, we will be launching new
products including the N-Able height
adjustable display cabinet, as well as a range
of loudspeakers built to match our oak
products, but that have been scientifically
engineered to produce the full range of the
audio spectrum.”
T 01202 474373
M 07976 937666
[email protected]
www.blueav.com
Best Practice UK is proud to dedicate the
highly prestigious and industry acclaimed
Commitment to Excellence profile to
Attwater & Sons Ltd.
Attwater & Sons Ltd, a world class
manufacturer of industrial laminates,
composite materials and machined
components has invested in an upgrade
to its high voltage testing facility which
will allow the team to put all its materials
through their paces.
A new oil tank has been installed that can
be configured to run a variety of tests,
including maximum voltage capable and
sustained voltage without failure, with a
peak voltage of 100kV as standard going
up to 200kV where required.
The tank is a replacement for Attwater’s
previous unit, which was successfully used
to test a wide range of material formats
to various different test methods. This
was originally installed in 1964 and the
upgrade was commissioned as part of a
wider project of improving the Company’s
testing facilities.
Typical control tests available will include
flatwise electric strength and edgewise
breakdown. The system is easily reconfigurable to accommodate nonstandard material formats.
Improved performance means that the
facility can operate on less energy and
requires less oil to run, meaning that it is
also much greener.
Matt D'Arcy, Attwater’s Technical
Development Engineer, said: “The new
facility not only presents better and
more accurate testing, but will run more
efficiently than the old set-up.
“We will be buying and disposing of
less oil now, which is great for both the
environment and our bottom line, plus it
will be more straightforward to operate –
even the new electrodes are lighter and
easier to handle.”
T 01772 258245
[email protected]
www.attwater.com
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Cleanroom Validation Services
Bri-Air Validation Services Ltd is an independent provider of specialist cleanroom testing services to NHS and private hospitals.
Bri-Air was established after the closure of Quality Control West Midlands. It’s staff have been providing affordable high quality
testing for over a decade. Operating from offices in the Midlands, our team of certified cleanroom consultants have extensive
experience in validating cleanrooms, clean air devices, sterile services, fertility centres and theatres.
Our cleanroom validation specialists can carry out all routine cleanroom testing to meet the requirements laid down in BS
EN ISO 14644, BS EN 12469:2000, EU cGMP (Orange Guide) and HTM-03. We use state of the art equipment maintained and
calibrated to the latest standards.
Our services include:
• Filter integrity testing (DOP testing)
• Sampling for airborne particles
• Sampling for airborne microbial contamination
• Surface sampling for microbial contamination
• Measurement of air velocities in clean rooms and clean air devices
• Measurement of room air change rates
• Measurement of pressure differentials (cleanrooms & isolators).
Our reports are clear, concise, and designed to satisfy the requirements of regulatory bodies including the MHRA, HFEA and
third party audits. Sample reports are available on request.
Please contact Bri-Air on 0121 288 4075
Mobile: 07811 342810 • Email: [email protected] • www.briair.com
Industry UK
THE M-POWER RANGE
Being practical people, we achieved our
intention by producing the M-Power range
by providing a solution to the age old
problem with lecterns (just like T shirts)
one size doesn’t fit everyone.
We have a lifetimes experience
in performance and presentation
management and the quality of stage
“furniture” is something that we will
continue to address, throughout our
manufacturing range.
The Disability Discrimination Act did
much to facilitate the less able bodied,
the taller and the shorter presenter but
industry seemed to forget that being
hidden from the world behind something
that resembles a modestly well finished
packing case is not helpful when
presenting to an audience.
facility, is massively ahead of anything in
the marketplace at this time.
The range of materials and finishes allows
us to offer any colour of powder coating
on the metal lectern and any colour and
grain finish on the wooden model.
Adding connection facilities to the
standard model allows the use of
computer screens for preview, touch
screen use and a range of connectivity
that includes VGA, HDMI, CAT5 and video
in component or composite forms.
The unit comes with two anti-vibration
microphone mountings and all cabling is
enclosed within the column of the lectern.
An led reading light is also part of the
package when you purchase.
As proven installation engineers in the
Enabling any presenter, no matter how tall fields of audio and projection, we can
advise and support any customer in
or short, able bodied or seated to utilise
the facilities that a lectern should provide their choice of product. This support
and advice is given free. Supporting our
was always the first consideration in the
clients is an old fashioned but highly
design and development of this unique
valued fundamental of our operation and
product.
our technicians are always available to
help.
Allowing students to see and be
seen during school assemblies or
presentations is so simple. The push of a Our policy of utilising the “greenest”
materials, and where ever possible using
button lowers or raises the lectern to the
ideal height for any user without disabling U.K. based supply channels sometimes
presents its’ own special challenges, but
any of the internal infrastructure.
it carries throughout our product range.
Launching a new product into a new
We have researched every component
sector is challenging but the number of
to ensure that we have not just the best
actual sales received at the Education
value and quality but also, the most
Show 2014 has proven that the M-Power
environmentally friendly as well.
lectern with its’ powered raise and lower
Please contact us directly for sales or technical assistance:
Telephone: 01202 474373 | Mobile: 07976 937666
Email: [email protected] | www.blueav.com
Industry UK
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Building & Facilities News
A comprehensive product range of
flexible cellular foams, rubbers and
allied products
any application, which is supported
by the backup of the firm's very
knowledgeable sales engineers.
Considerable changes over the
past three years to the products
and services provided by Foam
Techniques Ltd, the Wellingboroughbased technical foam converter, have
been a major driver to the continued
success of the company.
A comprehensive product range of
flexible cellular foams, rubbers and
allied products is now in place to
meet any application or problem
that needs to be resolved quickly,
efficiently and competitively.
to strength. Availability of over 500
grades of various polymer type
foams and allied materials are now
accessible to resolve any problem.
The depth of readily available raw
materials has always been vitally
important to the success of the
company from the day it first opened
its doors nearly 30 years ago and this
range continues to go from strength
Today the range is successfully and
simply categorized into filtration,
acoustic and sealing, in three
individual solutions brochures or
foam wizards to make selection of
material easy for the end user for
Filtration Solutions reveals a
large group of high-quality open
cell reticulated foams for dust,
particulate or debris removal in air or
water, from a very fine structure to
very coarse in a variety of densities.
Acoustic Solutions offers a wide
choice of sound insulating materials
with samples to make selection
simple and easy to eradicate noise
issues.
For further information, contact
Foam Techniques on
01933 490006 or visit the website
www.foamtechniques.co.uk
Lighting News
From working at height to high
company standards
systems which include high quality
bituminous membrane systems,
reinforced liquid waterproofing
and TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
single ply roofing.
Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd
is a UK leader in high quality, long
lasting roofing and waterproofing
systems.
The company originates from
Langley London Limited, a
business founded in the 1920’s
post war building boom, importing
roof tiles from Europe. In the early
1960s, Langley began specialising
in flat roofing membranes and
in 1972 introduced the first SBS
modified bituminous membrane
system to the UK.
Proud of its history of providing
strong, technically sound solutions
backed by genuine expertise,
roofing remains at the core of the
Langley offering and today the
business is recognised as a major
roofing systems supplier.
With clients spanning the public and
private sector, the company works
across a broad range of sectors
including residential, education,
health, commercial, retail and leisure.
Langley offers an extensive product
portfolio of built-up flat roofing
Roofing News
Dialight’s new Vigilant® LED
High Bay with Cloud Based
Smart Controls
Dialight, the innovative global leader in
LED lighting technology, today announced
the availability of its new CE compliant and
UL-certified Vigilant LED High Bay fixture
with integrated controls and cloud based
monitoring for industrial applications,
including manufacturing, material
processing and other rugged applications.
At 125 lumens per watt, the new Vigilant
fixture is the latest addition to Dialight’s
growing portfolio of cloud based smart
controlled LED lighting systems that
offers remote monitoring capability to
maximize energy efficiency and simplify
lighting management only utilizing
lighting when and where it is required.
The entire system, including the fixtures,
Dialight designed integrated drivers, are
all covered by Dialight’s exclusive 10-year
full-performance warranty.
Following many LED industrial lighting
innovations, the new Vigilant with built-in
controls bolsters the company’s position
as the global leader in the LED High Bay
market, with an installed base of more
than 300,000 fixtures worldwide. Equipped
Vigilant fixtures are available ranging from
11,000 to 26,500 lumens, with exceptional
efficiency as high as 125 lumens per watt.
For more information about Dialight’s
Vigilant LED High Bay with Controls,
including IES files, LM79 reports
and technical datasheets, visit
www.dialight.com
Specialising in varied white
light solutions
Amongst the latest products in the
LEDioc range of LED luminaires and
light bulbs that were showcased at
Light and Building, was the particularly
well received LEDioc FL400 – a high
powered, high-output LED floodlight
boasting output of up to 36,000lm.
Ideal for illuminating large outdoor
areas or large objects and installations,
the LEDioc FL400 will be available in
the UK and Europe from summer 2014.
The bigger, boulder and lighter LED is
available in narrow, medium and wide
beam angles.
Also available within the LEDioc
range is the lamp B30, which with its
unique design and high output offers
a powerful and attractive light source
to modernise and refresh existing
luminaires. Also included is the HB20,
which offers a powerful, attractive
and efficient lighting for illuminating
a variety of installations, the FL200,
a high output LED floodlight ideal
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for illuminating a wide range of
applications, and the FL90, a userfriendly high-powered LED offering a
powerful attractive solution for both
exterior and interior floodlighting.
Please feel free to contact us anytime if
you would like further information, or
to arrange a product demonstration.
Contact
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Building & Facilities News
TC facilities management
– “Best in Class” Specialist
Services at a national level
TC facilities management extends their
capability to deliver “Best in Class”
Specialist Services at a national level.
Effective immediately, TC facilities
management (TCFM) is pleased to
announce the acquisition of the trade
and assets of the CMS group, a national
FM company based in Yorkshire. The
CMS Group has been trading for 10
years, offering Specialist Window
Cleaning and Contract Cleaning
Services within various industry sectors
at a national level.
This purchase will see TC facilities
management welcome Peter Moss,
CMS Managing Director and Owner
along with its 400 employees into the TC
family. The deal will also see a transfer
of the company’s assets to enable TC
facilities management to extend its
capability to deliver its “Best-in–Class”
Specialist Services across the country.
The CMS brand will remain and CMS
customers will continue to receive the
excellent levels of service delivery they
have come to expect and enjoy. The
business will continue to operate out of
offices in Wakefield in Yorkshire.
For further information, please
contact Fiona Ellingham,
Marketing Manager
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A natural way to build
Timberspecs offer a
range of Log Cabins,
Mobile Homes and
Houses which can be
supplied anywhere
in Europe at no extra
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In line with Government
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all buildings are pre-constructed at
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perfect.
Timberspecs can assist with drawings,
foundations specifications and planning.
A selection of houses are available
to view in the UK, Spain, Portugal or
Denmark and delivery takes between 7
and 12 weeks depending on the time of
year and weather.
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At Timberspecs we specialise in all types of log
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Our buildings are made from slow growing pine from
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A full turnkey option is available to include kitchens and bathrooms heating etc if required.
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All our buildings are for full time dwellings
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Perfect for attic rooms and loft conversions, Matse
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The bed frame is mounted on track-runners allowing
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Amalgamated
Lifts embraces
technology
Amalgamated
Lifts founded in
1988, have been
providing Lift
Maintenance,
Repairs,
Modernisation
and Installation
services
throughout
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Independently owned they have established long
lasting relationships with a number of clients within
the Private, Commercial, Public, Housing and Facility
Management Sectors.
Amalgamated Lifts recently evaluated their telematic
systems and upgraded to Romex’s Mobile Employee
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Steelcase
Solutions and
Hertel Offshore
Steelcase Solutions, the pre-eminent UK office
Interiors Company, and Hertel Offshore, the leading
multidiscipline offshore accommodation manufacturer,
have formed a strategic partnership to provide joint
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Our wide range of stunning inflatable structures offer a unique and
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Steelcase Solutions, who have a base in Aberdeen, are
the leading office interiors experts in the UK and pride
themselves on delivering innovative and inspiring
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pioneering research into how people work.
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Oils & Lubrication News
Increased output and reduced
costs in soft drinks production
An increase in machine reliability and the
improvement of lubrication management
practices in order to maximise output
in one of their plants was the objective
of a globally active soft drink producer
when they approached tribology expert
Klüber Lubrication. One of the plant's
seven bottling lines was chosen for
the improvement project. Analysis
was undertaken and this developed a
comprehensive lubrication plan. Following
implementation mechanical breakdown
was reduced, while output increased
significantly.
Increased production output
The plant operates on a three-shift system,
24 hours a day. Theoretical filler speed of
the bottling line is 24,000 bottles per hour.
Prior to consulting Klüber Lubrication,
utilisation was 55%: 1,760 cases were
bottled per hour, equalling 42,240 cases
a day. Klüber Lubrication went ahead
with its proven KlüberEfficiencySupport
package. Within nine months, production
loss due to machine downtime was
reduced from 7.4% to 2.5%, resulting in a
substantial increase of production output:
throughput increased to 72%, equalling
2,304 cases per hour, or 55,296 cases a day
– an increase by roughly 13,000 cases or
32% a day.
The increased production capability
enabled rapid response to order and
delivery schedules and a reduced unit cost
of manufacture. In addition, the number
of different lubricants was decreased
from formerly 47 to 26, resulting in
lower storage costs as well as a reduced
risk of lubricant mix-up; all without
compromising lubricant quality and
standards.
Implementation in practice
The comprehensive approach of
KlüberEfficiencySupport includes the
lubrication of all equipment throughout
the entire bottling line. Klüber Lubrication
proceeded in several steps. Based on a
comprehensive pre-audit, the objectives
to be achieved within a time frame
of 12 months were fixed. The exact
requirements of all persons involved in
the lubrication process were precisely
defined for the first time. In addition,
intensive training sessions on lubrication
matters took place. All this resulted
in increased lubricant awareness and
increased beverage safety.
A comprehensive lubrication plan and
a food-grade lubrication regime for all
lubrication points were implemented.
Oil analyses were conducted as part of
preventative maintenance programme.
In addition, storage conditions for
the lubricants were improved. Klüber
Lubrication also with an HACCP audit
(Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
Points) by implementing only ISO21469
manufacturing site H1 lubricants. Constant
monitoring during the adjustment period
ensured that all measures were fully
implemented and, if need be,adjusted.
Conclusion
This case illustrates the significant
influence lubrication has on the efficiency
of machinery. Typical operating cost
reductions for a food manufacturing plant
can be more than £100,000 per annum.
Implementation time for an advanced
lubrication program is approximately six
months, with payback in nine to twelve
months. For many food processors
it’s worthwhile to partner with Klüber
Lubrication in order to analyse and adapt
lubrication management practices to
reduce costs and increase productivity.
Contact
T 01422 205115
F 01422 206073
[email protected]
www.klueber.com/uk
Klüber lubrication demonstrates
commitment to Yorkshire
Yorkshire based Klüber
Lubrication GB has
signalled clear intent of
its growth programme
and commitment to
the region with a move
to larger, purpose
built premises in
Huddersfield.
The company has
relocated to Pennine
Business Park as part
of its strategic plans to
boost growth through
additional sales and
improved customer
service in existing and
new markets. Part
of the Freudenberg
corporation, Klüber
Lubrication GB is
the world’s leading
manufacturer
of high quality
lubricants supplying
manufacturers across
diverse sectors
including food
manufacturing, marine,
oil and gas production.
Klüber Lubrication GB
has been keen to boost
its UK and Ireland
offering for some time
and the move will
enable the company
to embed technical
advantage, industry
leading product and
system development
while broadening its
customer offer.
The company recently
celebrated 40 years in
the UK and is determined
to deliver complete
lubrication solutions
to industry through its
highly qualified technical
field staff around the
UK supported by the
knowledgeable in house
support team. Expanding
the team is critical to
the business delivering
planned and sustainable
growth focusing on new
markets.
A key area of growth in
recent years has been
the marine industry
which makes the
Yorksire location ideal
with close proximity
to Scotland and the
burgeoning East
Yorkshire and The
Humber region.
T 01422 205115
[email protected]
www.kleuber.com/uk
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How a cement manufacturer
considerably reduced his operating costs
Energy consumption and maintenance of air
compressors are major elements of operating costs
in the cement industry. This recent example shows
how changing over to a highly efficient compressor
oil increases energy efficiency and extends
maintenance intervals. A leading manufacturer of
cement and related products wanted to increase
the efficiency of his oil-injected screw compressors
and asked the lubricant specialists from Klüber
Lubrication for advice.
and measured
operating
temperature,
energy and
lubricant
consumptions.
After two months, both compressors were cleaned
thoroughly and operation began using Klüber
Summit SH-46.
In this case, the oil change intervals with mineral oil
were 4,000 hours. Klüber Lubrication recommended
to change over to Klüber Summit SH-46, an air
compressor oil based on a synthetic hydrocarbon
mixture, which facilitates oil change intervals of up
to 10,000 operating hours. Klüber Summit SH-46
offers high evaporation stability, ensuring clean
compressed air and reduced cleaning costs while
avoiding gumming and unplanned downtime.
The lifetime of oil filters and separators increases
with reduced oxidation residues, contributing to
considerably lower maintenance costs.
When the measurement results were analysed, it
was found that the efficiency of the compressors
increased significantly when operating with
Klüber Summit SH-46. Operating temperature was
reduced from 96°C to 86°C and overall costs were
reduced by 2,000 euros per year per compressor
due to energy savings, longer oil filter life, reduced
lubricant consumption and maintenance costs.
The plant operates approximately 50 compressors
and thus saves around 100,000 euro per year with
synthetic lubricants. The customer decided to use
Klüber Summit SH-46 also for air compressors in
their other plants.
The cement manufacturer performed comparative
tests over a period of time. They operated selected
compressors with a mineral oil-based lubricant
T 01422 205115
[email protected]
www.klueber.com/uk
Industry UK
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Oils & Lubrication News
Powerful, naturally: Klüber Lubrication
launches EAL compliant products at
SMM 2014
New, readily biodegradable speciality lubricants reduce environmental impact and
comply with the requirements of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL)
KLüBER Lubrication is leading the way in
pioneering products that harness the power
of nature to protect in the most adverse
conditions.
Already an industry leader in the
development and production of lubricants
for oil and gas sectors the Munich based
company has a unique understanding
of the needs of its customers to remain
commercially competitive by being
Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL)
compliant.
The company presented its efficient and
eco-compatible speciality lubricants for
ships, offshore installations and other marine
applications at the SMM 2014, under the
banner ‘Powerfully Natural’ highlighting
that many of the latest innovations are using
renewable raw materials such as sunflower
oils to deliver efficient and effective lubricants
into the most specialised and demanding
industrial fields.
The new lubricants comply with the 2013
Vessel General Permit requirements of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in
terms of biodegradability, minimal toxicity
and bio-accumulation have been developed
with the EAL’s in mind.
“EAL’s made by Klüber Lubrication are readily
biodegradable and non-toxic to marine
organisms, which considerably reduce
their environmental impact in the event of
a leakage,” explains Dirk Fabry, Business
Development Manager for Marine, Oil & Gas
at Klüber Lubrication.
“Our new stern tube oils, high-performance
gear oils and hydraulic fluids contain more
than 90% renewable raw materials and bear
the European ECO label.”
Product highlights from Klüber Lubrication
at a glance:
Klüberbio AG 39-602 is a new, eco-compatible
adhesive lubricant for open gears and steel
cables in contact with water, with base oil
coming from 100% renewable resources.
With its good adhesion to surfaces and
water resistance, Klüberbio AG 39-602 leads
to long relubrication intervals.
Its anticorrosive and wear protective
additives as well as adhesive properties
reduce lubricant consumption and extend
component life.
Stern tube oils of the Klüberbio RM 2 series
extend the lifetime of both the seal and the
oil due to their good resistance to oxidation
and hydrolysis as well as compatibility with
elastomer seals. Klüberbio RM 2-oils are
approved by well-known manufacturers of
propeller shaft seals.
The new, readily biodegradable highperformance gear oils of the Klüberbio EG
2 series offer a high scuffing load capacity,
providing reliable protection against fretting
damage. Klüberbio EG 2 oils are approved
by leading manufacturers of propellers shaft
seals and thrusters.
The eco-compatible synthetic hydraulic
fluids of the Klüberbio LR 9 series help
hydraulic systems get easily started even at
low temperatures due to their good viscositytemperature behaviour and low pour point.
They can therefore be used even where
temperatures fluctuate considerably.
Besides the most recent product developments,
Klüber Lubrication will be presenting further
high-performance lubricants for marine
applications at the SMM 2014. This includes,
in particular, the white adhesive lubricant
Klüberplex AG 11-462 for girth gear and rack
drives as well as steel cables, the synthetic highperformance gear oil Klübersynth GEM 2-320,
the biodegradable low-temperature operational
lubricant Klüberbio LG 39-700 for open drives
and the rust remover Klüberbio Z 2-5.
At the SMM 2014, the experts from Klüber
Lubrication will be pleased to answer all
questions visitors may have regarding the
subject of tribology at the high seas.
T 01422 205115
F 01422 206073
[email protected]
www.klueber.com/uk
On the right track with customised solutions:
Klüber Lubrication at the InnoTrans 2014 in Berlin
Powerful speciality lubricants for highly reliable rail traffic
ONE of the world’s leading lubricant specialists will
showcased new products which are industrially
efficient, environmentally friendly and cost-effective
at Inno Trans 2014 in Berlin.
As rail assumes greater importance for industrial and
passenger transport, the demands on rolling stock
and networks is under increasing pressure to perform
and scrutiny to be robust, eco-efficient and safe.
Klüber Lubrication has developed a diverse
portfolio of products that can be customised to
ensure trains and rails work reliably in all weather
conditions. With products that maintain and protect
equipment from train doors through traction
motors or brakes to the entire railway infrastructure
Klüber Lubrication is one of the few organisations
to offer customised solutions.
In addition to future proofing rolling stock
and infrastructure for commercial reasons,
increasingly important to operators is the need to
be environmentaly focussed. Thomas Kamprath,
Market Manager for Rail at Klüber Lubrication said;
"When developing lubricants for the rail sector,
Klüber Lubrication is especially focused on making
them environmentally friendly. This is of particular
importance for friction points where the contact
with water or the ground cannot be ruled out."
As well as being biodegradable, Klüber Lubrication’
pioneering products are designed to deliver greater
protection for longer meaning fewer applications
therefore adding to the eco-efficiency of each
product. The company also strives through
its holistic approach to solutions to mitigate
regular overuse and provide a seamless service to
customers.
The Klüber Lubrication technical team presented
its comprehensive range of powerful speciality
lubricants for the railway industry under the
motto ‘Get on the right track with our customised
solutions’ at the InnoTrans 2014 in Berlin.
An overview of new developments
Klüberrail ALO 32-250 is a new special lubricant
for overhead power lines, which is highly adhesive
to prevent dripping. Highly resistant to water, it
delivers reliable lubrication between the current
collector and the line, leading to lower wear and
hence longer relubrication intervals. Klüberrail
ALO 32 250 also helps reduce overhead line noise
and vibration. The new speciality lubricant is
biodegradable and therefore eco-friendly.
Fully synthetic high-performance gear oil
Klübersynth GE 4 75 W 90 for railway applications
is a fully synthetic high-performance gear oil with
high scuffing load capacity and micropitting
resistance. The base oil's pronounced shear stability
prevents the lubricant film from collapsing even
in the standards DIN 25201 and VDI 2230. This
was confirmed by comprehensive tests performed
with M 16x 100 – 8.8 screws on the screw test rig.
Especially for screws that have to be removed for
equipment inspections it is important that they can
be undone also after a longer period of operation.
This is ensured by the very good resistance to water
and media of STABURAGS NBU 30 PTM.”
under high loads, which is essential to protect both
teeth and rolling bearings. Besides good protection
against corrosion and wear, the oil offers good
low-temperature behaviour as well as a high
resistance to ageing and oxidation, which leads to
considerably less frequent oil changes becoming
necessary. Klübersynth GE 4 75 W 90 is approved by
several gear manufacturers like IG Watteeuw, Voith
Turbo, Siemens-Flender and by the German railway
operator Deutsche Bahn.
STABURAGS NBU 30 PTM is a water-resistant
assembly lubricant containing solid lubricants.
In the rail industry, it is frequently used in bogie
applications. “For the preload force of screw
connections, the total friction co-efficient plays a
decisive role,” Thomas Kamprath explains. “Screws
lubricated with STABURAGS NBU 30 PTM have a
friction co-efficient of 0.09 <µ> 0.14, as stipulated
Industry UK
The wheel flange lubricant Klüberrail LEA 62-2000
ensures good wear protection for wheels and
rails and reduces stick-slip effects on curves to
reduce noise. The fluid grease provides excellent
adhesion, making sure it stays on the wheel, even
at high speeds. Furthermore, it offers very good
water resistance. Klüberrail LEA 62 2000 is rapidly
biodegradable according to OECD 301 F.
Klüberrail AL 32-3000 is a synthetic biodegradable
speciality lubricant for setting railway points with
small forces even at temperatures as low as -30°. It
combines very good resistance to water with good
corrosion protection and a high resistance to UV
radiation, which helps extend relubrication intervals
considerably.
Contact
T 01422 205115
F 01422 206073
[email protected]
www.klueber.com/uk
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Industrial News
Armstrong supplies
new laundry
As the upmarket
Llanerch Vineyard
has expanded its
accommodation,
restaurant and cookery
school operations in
recent years, it became
necessary to totally
upgrade the laundry
from the semi-domestic
arrangement that it had
previously. So owner
Ryan Davies called in
Armstrong Commercial
Laundry Systems last year to discuss his requirements.
The laundry consists of an Amazon W6 6kg capacity
washer and an Amazon HSF11 11kg capacity washer
with two Huebsch 14kg (271 litre) capacity tumble
dryers. Ryan said that there were a couple of minor
teething problems initially which Armstrong sorted out
immediately, and since then, the machines have been
running perfectly – “the equipment is fantastic!”
Contact
T 01635 263410
[email protected]
www.armstrong-laundry.co.uk
Bifold Group announces
the Acquisition of Orange
Instruments
Celebrating 25 years of
supporting the processing
industries
Bifold was founded in 1865 originally
manufacturing miner’s lamps for the
coal industry. Over the years, Bifold
has diversified to become the leading
manufacturer of switching instrument
valves and accessories, piping valves and
pumps for the oil and gas sector. Bifold
is now one of the UK’s fastest growing
manufacturers having grown 50% per year
since 2002.
Biopharma Process Systems (BPS)
is a leading supplier of processing
equipment to the pharma, biotech and
food industries, with expertise in solvent
removal technologies including freeze
drying and evaporation/concentration.
Founded in 1989, we are currently
celebrating our 25th birthday!
Bifold Group announces the recent
acquisition of the instruments part of
Orange Instruments as a new subsidiary.
The Orange expertise in process control
systems will greatly contribute toward
expanding the Bifold product offering.
The new acquisition of Orange Instruments
will further enhance Bifold’s capabilities
to penetrate existing and new markets
and will improve business growth to our
existing customers.
Orange Instruments shares an equally
Tiny tip for probe
microphone
New from PCB
Piezotronics,
Model 377B26
is a probe
microphone
for R&D
engineers
who need to
measure sound
pressure in
confined areas.
BPS was originally set up to provide
production freeze dryers to the UK and
Ireland pharma markets. Freeze drying is
a complex process and we found many
customers appreciated our expertise when
it came to specifying equipment. Since then
our range has expanded to include simple
laboratory systems and sophisticated
research and scale-up models. As well as
pharma, we have provided freeze dryers for
biotech and materials research, diagnostics
manufacture, government testing and many
other applications. All our systems are
supported by a UK-based service team. As
well as installation and training, which are
offered as standard on most systems.
as successful history as Bifold Group. It
was established in 1975 designing and
manufacturing industrial control and
monitoring electronics.
Contact
T 0161 345 4777
[email protected]
www.bifold.co.uk
When the UK arm of the
largest plant breeder and
seed Development Company
in Europe needed a new UV/
Visible spectrophotometer
it turned to Leeds based
Spectronic Camspec to answer
its needs.
Every millimeter counts: VOLUMEChd
measures the volume of any moving
object in the field of intralogistics.
The probe
tip diameter
is extremely small, measuring 0.050in (1.3mm),
which enables white goods, telephone, headphone,
loudspeaker and musical instrument manufacturers to
make measurements in small, confined and difficult-toaccess areas that cannot be accessed using traditional
microphones, which are typically larger.
The small size of the probe tip also allows near field
measurements with minimal disturbance of the sound
field. This enables more accurate test results.
Contact
T 01462 429710
Developed by VITRONIC, the VOLUMEChd
3D volume measurement system combines
innovative laser and camera technology
in a highly precise and reliable end-to-end
solution. VOLUMEChd measures the volume
of both rectangular and irregularly shaped
objects as they are transported by conveyor
belts and sorters. High transport speeds of up
to 3 m/s ensure optimum throughput rates.
VOLUMEChd makes it possible to reliably
T 01962 841092
[email protected]
www.biopharma.co.uk
Limagrain find Camspec
pick of the crop
Automated 3D Volume
Measurement and defect
detection
The new VOLUMEChd 3D volume
measurement system from VITRONIC
precisely measures rec-tangular and
irregularly shaped objects in the field of
intralogistics and reliably detects defects
on boxes. This makes it possible, for
example, to automate invoicing, optimize
the utilization of transport fleets and avoid
warehouse technology malfunctions.
In 1997, we set up a freeze drying analytical
laboratory to provide analysis and
development services. Today it provides a
comprehensive freeze drying consultancy
package, helping clients develop products
and processes from scratch, scale-up or
optimize cycles, troubleshoot, or simply
provide raw analytical data for subsequent
investigation.
measure packages up to a maximum
size of 1,000 x 1,000 x 2,500mm (HxWxL).
Thanks to the unique camera-based laser
measurement, it is even possible to reliably
determine the volume of very small and
extremely flat objects – even including dark
objects. A high measurement accuracy of 5
x 5 x 5mm for rectangular objects and 10 x
10 x 10mm for other objects is achieved.
Please visit www.vitronic.de/en/industrylogistics or look on Vitronics youtube
Channel: http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=5cP0AYm1zbs
The solution was found in a
Campsec M508, a programmable model
which stores up to 200 methods/results, has
stepping motors for wavelength and filters,
as well as a concentration calibration of up
to eight standards and three replicates,
linear or linear through zero.
for use within a very short period from
switch on. Their accuracy is acclaimed by
all types of labs. An optional USB output
can link the instruments to a printer or
PC and a low cost application program
enables calibration curves to be created
on screen.
Richard Fletcher of Limagrain UK was
impressed. He told us: “We use the
Camspec M508 as part of our assessment
into the quality and suitability of
malting barley so we can make accurate
selections with the end user in mind.”
Consumables are available to order 24/7
from the www.spectronic.co.uk website
which also has the full range of other
analytical instruments which Spectronic
Camspec markets.
The M508 is one of a wider range of
robust spectrophotometers which give
an impressive performance. All are ready
Contact
T 0113 286 4536
[email protected]
www.spectronic.co.uk
Changing places PCB Piezotronics Limited MiX Telematics plays it safe
offers extensive range
to give dignity
Would you like to
be lying on the
floor, in full view of
other users, if you
needed the toilet
when away from
home?
For some ¼million
children and adults,
this is often the reality, because venues are not properly
accessible or inclusive.
A correctly-designed and specified Changing Place toilet
overcomes those issues, making a location accessible
to anyone who needs a carer when going to the toilet,
giving them back their dignity, and improving hygiene.
With more space than a conventional wheelchairaccessible WC (12m2), a Changing Places toilet further
includes, at least, a peninsular toilet, hoist, adult-sized
height adjustable changing bench, washbasin and
privacy screen. As a result, the user can toilet, and be
clean, in an appropriate, hygienic environment.
T 0161 969 1199
[email protected]
www.clos-o-mat.com
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Birmingham, West Midlands-based MiX
Telematics has been recognised as an
industry-leading provider of safe fleet
management solutions with a double win
at the 2014 Brake Fleet Safety Awards.
In a competition which saw a total of
112 entries submitted, MiX Telematics
scooped both the prestigious Fleet Safety
Product Award and the Fleet Safety
Innovation (supplier) Award.
PCB Piezotronics, a world leader in
vibration, acoustic, dynamic pressure,
force and torque sensors, offers an
extensive range of its dynamic testing
products on a rental basis allowing users
to access a large inventory of transducers,
measurement systems and structural test
products at low cost for short periods.
Delivered through sister company The
Modal Shop (TMS), the PCB Piezotronics
rental service enables customers to
assess the company’s product range
when starting out on a project as well
as expand channel count on an existing
test installation should the need arise.
A large inventory of products can be
rented including a wide range of single
and triaxial accelerometers, modally
tuned® impact hammers, cabling &
cable adaptors, mounting accessories
and calibration products, ICP® signal
conditioning equipment, force limited
vibration testing systems, structural
testing equipment, small shakers and
acoustics products such as microphones,
preamplifiers and accessories.
Typical on-site delivery is one to two
weeks with rental periods starting
at 30 days. All products in the rental
programme are fully calibrated and are
typically available from stock to enable
a prompt response to fast changing or
short-term/one-off testing requirements.
T 01462 429710
[email protected]
www.pcbsensors.co.uk
Industry UK
MiX Telematics' win in the Fleet Safety
Product Award category was for MiX
Rovi, a cost-effective and easy-touse in-cab solution which optimises
communication and information exchange
between drivers and the office in order
to maximise safety and efficiency in
operation. Drivers interact with MiX
Rovi via the system's intuitive 5” and 7"
touchscreen display unit.
Success in the Fleet Safety Innovation
(supplier) Award came by way of MiX
Telematics' holistic approach to fleet
management. This sees everything from
initial assessment and hardware installation
to online reporting supported by a bespoke
range of consultancy services individuallytailored to meet customers' needs.
see them on page 16
Common to both winning solutions
is another key MiX Telematics safety
feature; RIBAS, an in-cab display unit
which provides instant driving-style
feedback. With RIBAS standing for R=over
Revving, I=excessive Idling, B=harsh
Braking, A=harsh Acceleration and S=over
Speeding, the system incorporates green,
amber and red status lights. These show
when the vehicle is being driven within,
near to or over its pre-programmed
safety and efficiency criteria.
Contact
T 0121 717 5360
www.mixtelematics.com
Industrial News
Infrarad Limited shortlisted for two industry awards in 2014
Infrarad Limited has been shortlisted for two
industry awards in 2014 with products in the
running for the Electrical Industry Awards and
the House Beautiful Awards reinforcing Infrarad’s
position as infrared brand of choice.
Infrarad Limited offers four infrared radiators;
the Contract, Curve, Designer and Slimline Power
Heater. Stylish, good looking and highly efficient,
they consume half the energy required to run
conventional radiators. They use radiant heat;
the energy is emitted in the form of infrared rays
which heat only the solid objects they land on
including the occupants of the room which then
raises the room temperature.
This means that, whereas a traditional method
of calculating a standard room’s requirement for
heat is based on 50Wm3, with infrared radiators
only 25Wm3 is required. Because the Infrarad units
generate radiant heat rather than convection, they
are more efficient and do not create a stuffiness
inside the room. If a room needs 2KW of standard
gas and electric convector radiators, then with
infrared, it will only need a 1KW radiant model.
The capital cost of Infrarad‘s radiators is lower
than traditional radiators and boilers, and the
cost of installation is considerably less.
For more information, visit
www.infrarad-heating.com or
call 01525 851122.
Bringing warehousing buyers and sellers together Contract growing projects
are flourishing
UKWA is Britain’s leading trade organisation
representing the third party logistics
(3PL) sector. The Association has over 650
member companies operating nearly 10
million square metres of warehousing from
around 2000 depots across the UK.
While UKWA membership is comprised
predominantly of third party warehousing
and logistics service providers, the
Association’s membership is not restricted
to companies operating in the third party
logistics and warehousing sectors and
this means that retailers, manufacturers
and wholesalers are free to join UKWA. In
addition, UKWA now welcomes members
from outside the United Kingdom's borders
into its membership.
The company’s mission is to protect the
interests and represent the views of its
member companies at the local, national
and international level; to promote best
practice in the logistics industry, and
to support member companies in the
development of their businesses.
With demands for just-in-time delivery on
plants, shrubs and trees from contractors
and landscape architects increasing,
Boningale Nurseries confirm that there has
been a renewed focus for contract growing;
simply because it is the most efficient and
cost effective way of producing quality and
quantity.
T 0207 836 5522
[email protected]
www.ukwa.org.uk
Boningale, one of the UK’s largest nurseries
and environmental horticultural specialists
and the only nursery that can supply both
traditional nursery and green roof planting
stock, says that contract growing enables
clients to get the plants, shrubs and flowers
they need at exactly the right time and on
budget – with quality assured.
With this
bespoke service,
architects can also
specify unusual
specimens
and varieties;
delivering exactly
what is needed at
a time when it is
needed. Plus, with plant specifications now
playing an integral part of the eco-rating
of a building, contract growing ensures
the project receives the correct varieties
needed to achieve the BREEAM rating.
For further information, visit
www.boningale.co.uk
Langley Tailors solution for
North London Estate
Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, the
national roofing and waterproofing expert,
has completed more than 12,500m2 of roof
refurbishment works at a North London
housing estate.
Working in partnership with their approved
contractor, Keepmoat Regeneration Ltd,
Langley used their experience, specialist
design and reporting services to provide
individual cost-effective solutions to
40 separate roof areas earmarked for
refurbishment at Broadwater Farm in
Harringey.
Individual surveys and core sampling were
conducted at each of the 40 areas across
nine blocks, with detailed reports and
specifications drawn up for each. Langley’s
high-performance TA-20 Flat Roofing
bituminous felt membrane system was
selected as the most appropriate system
to act as the basis point for all areas and
provided the overall finish throughout.
Working in this way enabled Langley to
take into account the varying conditions
of all of the existing waterproofing and
create the bespoke specifications which is
far more effective than a ‘one-stop’ system
applied across the estate.
The ambitious project used a combination
of full roof strip-ups and the overlaying
of existing roof covering, where the
roofs condition were deemed acceptable,
providing a number of cost saving benefits.
For more information on Langley’s
extensive range of roofing solutions,
or to learn more about the company,
please visit www.langley.co.uk
Quality, innovative lab
products and services
The Laboratory Products Association
(LPA) was founded in 1918 as part of the
SAMA Group of Associations. LPA member
companies are manufacturers, distributors,
and suppliers of lab products and services
such as glass and plasticware, chemicals,
equipment and supplies used in scientific
research and applied science and life
science worldwide.
The LPA works to provide member
companies with the tools they need to
enhance their careers and improve their
business operations. One of the unique
benefits the LPA brings to its members is
the diverse value that it provides. The LPA
not only provides educational programs
and networking opportunities for top
executives, but programs for mid-level
management and reps as well.
Industry UK
Laboratory Products Association’s mission
statement is to enable its members to
constantly improve their global and
commercial success by providing them
with unique opportunities in networking,
market information, and education.
Contact
T 00703 8361360
[email protected]
www.lpanet.org
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Industrial News
Dust & Fume Extraction
Health & Safety Engineering Ltd
Unit 11a Ascot Ind.Estate, Lenton St.Sandiacre, NG10 5DJ
•Dust & Fume Extraction
•Central Vacuum Systems
•Vehicle Exhaust Filters
•Installation & Ducting
•LEV Testing
•Filter Maintenance.
Contact 0870 421 4206 • Fax: 0870 421 4207
E-mail: [email protected] • www.hse-ltd.co.uk
Commercial Insurance Broker
First Insurance Solutions
receives recognition
First Insurance Solutions are delighted to have received recognition from various awarding bodies this year.
Finalists at this year’s UK Broker Awards for multiple categories including Commercial Lines Broker
of the year.
Won Fleet Services Provider of the year at this year’s Commercial Insurance Awards held in Mayfair.
If that wasn’t enough, The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the prestigious ‘Chartered Insurance Brokers’
status to First Insurance Solutions Ltd.
Chartered status is an exclusive title only awarded to firms which meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism
and capability. All Chartered Insurance Brokers commit to the CII’s Code of Ethics, reinforcing the highest standards of
professional practice in their business dealings.
First Insurance Solutions are a Commercial Insurance Brokers. Established 4 years ago, they have grown and developed
using old fashioned customer service combined with innovative specialist products. First Insurance Solutions continues to
grow at a sustainable but exciting rate, doubling their staff numbers in the last 2 years.
Martin Bell, Managing Director of First Insurance Solutions, who holds the individual Chartered Insurance Broker title, says
that securing Chartered Insurance Brokers status is a landmark for his company:
“We have always prided ourselves on being thoroughly professional in everything we do, and to receive external
recognition in this way is very gratifying. As Chartered Insurance Brokers, we can signal our commitment to the highest
levels of service to our customers.”
The company has grown and developed rapidly, providing innovative insurance solutions to a number of industries and
targeting specialist contractors business.
Our core brand values – What we stand for:
• Professionalism, Energy and Enthusiasm for what we do
• Trusted and Competent Advice – Giving peace of mind to our clients
• Exclusive Insurer Relationships
• We are not a call centre
• Independent Advice
• We strive to provide the highest levels of service and expertise.
Contact today on 01634 868444,
email [email protected] or visit
www.firstins.co.uk
First Insurance Solutions, Unit 6, The Oaks Business Village, Revenge Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent ME5 8LF
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Industrial News
Dolwin
Gray
Established 1969
Hedge, Copse & Woodland planting
(Transplants to semi-mature)
Cultivation & Seeding Paddocks etc
Turfing
All aspects of Tree Work, Surveys and
Reports to BS5837:2012 Trees in
Relation to Design, demolition and
construction – Recommendations
Simply the fastest, cheapest,
way to create a safe deck
above insulation in a loft
Tel: 01892 853232 • Fax: 01892 853434
Email: [email protected]
www.dolwinandgray.co.uk
www.loftzone.co.uk
Call: 01832 272891
Fax: 01832 272266
• Cut up to 40mm diameter • Low maintenance
• Individually replaceable blades
• Supplied complete with moulding, brackets & hoses.
Contact 046 9024858 or email
[email protected]
Visit us at www.slanetrac.ie
Corvus Ecology Consulting
CORVUS ECOLOGY
CONSULTING was formed two
and a half years ago following
14 years working in professional
consultancy. Our aim is to
provide well researched, cost
effective pragmatic ecological
solutions without compromising
our overall ethos.
We utilise advice from experienced
and licensed ecologists to provide
sustainable, professional and cost
effective solutions to assist in the
development process.
Safe, Sound, Secure
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
telephone 01524 792700
www.corvusecologyconsulting.co.uk
Traffic Connections: A1, A1(M), A14, A47, A605
• 110,000 sq ft. Indoor storage • Clean and Dry storage
• Full Security System • 24/7 CCTV
• Ministry Approved Weighbridge • 50,000 sq ft outside storage
Vibration Monitoring Services
Excellent rates available
www.airfieldwarehousing.com
Vibration and Thermal Imaging Surveys
Specialists in Condition Based Monitoring
Providing cost effective and
professional Vibration Monitoring
and Thermal Imaging Surveys
Please contact us for more information on
01795 877 177 or 07840 791 587
www.vibrationmonitoringservices.co.uk
The EasyCabin range of mobile
and static welfare units
EasyCabin mobile welfare units incorporate the highest
quality of portable facilities, combined with being the
easiest and fastest to use.
• Slabs to Frames Nationwide
• Passive Frames
• Future proof your energy costs build a Custom
Passive House
• Passive Slabs
• Architectural Services
• A Professional Friendly Service with over 30 years
experience in the self build market.
The EasyCabin range of welfare units have been
specifically developed to meet demanding UK
requirements.
www.custompassivehomes.com
Please contact 01582 486663
www.easycabin.co.uk
Please send in plans for a free no obligation
quotation
Tel: 07793 061636
www.custompassivehomes.com
Industry UK
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Fleet Management & Automotive News
The new Robohand G100 Grippers Stressed out fleet managers get
helping hand from Volvo
Robohand, a DE-STA-CO brand, introduces the G100
Series blue line of pneumatic parallel grippers. The G100
Series is designed to provide machine builders and
OEMs with higher-quality, low-maintenance grippers for
cost-sensitive applications. The G100 Series is priced the
same as comparable competing grippers, but is built to
higher standards to deliver longer-lasting performance
with reduced warranty claims.
New Volvo Car Business
Centre takes the pressure
off time-poor company car
managers with on-call tailored
advice from dedicated expert
support team.
The Robohand G100 Series has been engineered for
reliability. The grippers’ shielded design protects all
mechanisms and internal linkages from environmental
contaminants, providing continuous smooth rack and
pinion operation with reduced maintenance.
Series gripper family provides substantial benefits.
Twenty different models are available to provide high
grip force with stroke options from 5mm to 50mm.
The G100 gripper actuation speed of 60ms for small
grippers is twice as fast as competitive products,
enabling end customers to improve productivity by
speeding up their production lines.
Robohand’s G100 Series grippers include an extended
jaw option to support finger interchangeability with
third-party grippers. Existing user-designed fingers
can be removed from a high-maintenance third-party
gripper and re-installed on a G100 Series gripper. This
makes it simple for OEMs to substitute G100 Series
grippers in existing machines with minimal design time
and resources.
www.destaco.com/robohand-grippers
Facebook: facebook.com/destaco
Twitter: @destacochat
For machine builders, standardizing on the G100
SME fleet managers are
under more pressure than
ever before, and with
98% of them juggling this
demanding job alongside
other responsibilities, its little
wonder. Almost half have
complained of feeling stressed
because they don’t have
enough time to dedicate to
the role, with 85% only able to
spend up to five hours a week
managing their fleets.
Pressure to cut company
costs and reduce tax liabilities
for staff, comply with strict
health and safety laws, and
source the most suitable and
desirable cars for all levels
of the workforce add to the
strain.
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Rapid Delivery for Robohand and Camco Brand Products
We offer a full line of automation products to meet your application needs quickly.
For almost 100 years, DE-STA-CO has been delivering value. Now we deliver the
DE-STA-CO quality and dependability value even faster with our Robohand and
Camco Brand Products.
Our Xpress program is based on small quantity orders. Lead times for large
orders may be longer. From Camco indexing to Robohand’s end-of-arm robotic
tooling, we can provide the solution you need – Fast!
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Reducing this burden with
the motivation behind Volvo’s
decision to centralise its
business sales operations
into the new Volvo Car
Business Centre (VCBC).
Based in Harrogate, North
Yorkshire, the hub supports
the Volvo Car UK national
dealer network as well as
tailored guidance on funding
options, employee schemes
and services and maintenance
packages.
Contact
T 0845 600 4027
www.volvocars.co.uk/
business
Heating & Energy News
Charging ahead with
electric bus project
Earlier this year, electrical installers EIC
approached MWA Technology to supply
electricity panel meters for EON’s Nottingham
Electric Bus Project. Meters were required
to gather data on the consumption of
electricity at the “Charging Bollards” at two
of Nottingham Council’s bus terminals;
Sherwood and Queen’s Drive.
With the old, manual system suffering from
transcription errors and consuming extensive
management time when cleansing data, the
expertise and wealth of knowledge offered
by MWA Technology’s Mel Greenfield and
Andrew Brain was welcomed.
Having reviewed the requirements of the
project’s switchboard, Andrew and Mel
concluded that a Multicube Meter system
provided the best solution. As Andrew Brain
explained, “The Multicube Modular Meter
system is designed for applications where
multiple meters are needed. It provides a high
density system with simplified wiring and
many advanced features, its modular design
allow for future expansion, greater flexibility,
offers massive space saving benefits and
the auto-rotation feature allows the meter
to correct any current incorrectly installed
transformers.”
recommendations were submitted to the
projects managers, EON and Nottingham
Council, with both agreeing to the proposed
automated system. Subsequently, following
extensive meetings, it soon became apparent
that more would be required of the system
than was contained in the original brief.
Of the key benefits, Andrew Brain goes on to
say “It’s possible
to save up to
50% per metered
point as well as
enjoying up to
80% reductions
in cabling,
connection and
space; all of which
were essential
requirements of
this project.”
EON also wanted to identify what bus was
at which charger, for what duration and the
quantity of energy consumed. To deliver these
requirements, MWA Technology brought
in trusted contacts EGS who, as specialist
IT solution designers, manufacturers and
integrators, possess extensive expertise in
similar software requirements for this type of
project.
MWA's initial
Leading the way!
Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd, renowned British
manufacturers of Industrial Heating
Elements, was established in 1949 by
Franz Skalitzky and Cyril Hodges. Based
in Cardiff, the 65-strong team at Elmatic
produce a large range of Industrial
Electric Heating Elements that are custom
designed and made to order.
Elmatic’s range of heating elements
include: Mica Bands Heaters, Mica Plates
Heaters, Nozzle Heaters, Cartridge Heaters,
Ceramic knuckle Heaters, Tubular Rod/
Immersion Heaters, Square Section
Heaters, Air Duct Heaters, Ceramic Core
Heaters, Bolt Heaters, Cast Aluminium
& Bronze Heaters, Heated Hoses,
Silicone Rubber Heaters, Thermocouples,
Controllers and Load Banks for testing
generators.
For more information please call
02920 778727 or visit our website
www.elmatic.co.uk
The UK’s Largest Heating
Element Manufacturer
Leading the way
Elmatic (Cardiff) Ltd is the largest manufacturer
of Industrial Electric Heating Elements in the UK.
Elmatic Ltd has the widest product range to meet
our customers’ requirements.
Our product range includes:
●●Mica Heaters
●●Nozzle Heaters
●●Cartridge Heaters
Together, MWA and EGS proposed to supply
and install active transponders on the agreed
number of vehicles. These transponders not
only identify the vehicle and the charging
point location but also determine the amount
●●Thermocouples
●●Immersion Heaters
●●Tubular Heaters
●●Square Section Heater
●●Air Duct Heaters.
Please telephone 029 2077 8727
Fax: 029 2079 2297
www.elmatic.co.uk
sourcing other specialists and working
together to deliver a solution then it's our
job to help make this happen. Working with
specialist IT software designers like EGS has
been extremely interesting and the project
has been a huge success.”
Following the submission of the secondary
proposal, further discussions led to additional
features on the project requirement list: in order
to produce a cost per mile figure, the ability
to track vehicle mileage as well as the Bus’s
location was also needed. Thanks to the range
and depth of EGS Technologies’ experience
and its far reaching technical expertise these
additions were easily included.
T 0121 327 7771
[email protected]
www.mwatechnology.com
The successful collaboration, between MWA
Technology and EGS Technologies, ensured
that each of the client's requirements were
addressed. As Andrew Brain explains “As
with every project, we must deliver the very
best solution for the client. And, if this means
Midlands company claims 4 million tonne
CO2 reduction
A Birmingham based company has a
credible claim of contributing to a huge
reduction in carbon emissions over its
40 year history. Birmingham Yardley MP
John Hemming paid a visit to Power
Capacitors Limited in Tyseley, Birmingham
to investigate this incredible achievement
and help them celebrate 40 years in
business. Established in 1973, long before
the mainstream carbon reduction agenda
hit the headlines, the huge part that
the company has played in the carbon
reduction scenario is almost impossible
to calculate. “We have an idea how much
products we have sold over 40 years,
but not how much is still in operation.
Although we are proud to say that we have
customers still running cubicles containing
original components that were installed in
1977!” said Sales Manager Tim Brown.
T 0121 708 4511
www.powercapacitors.co.uk
Airius Designer Series shortlisted at The
Energy Awards 2014
Global expert in thermal destratification,
Airius, is delighted to announce its Designer
Series, which saves businesses up to 50%
on its heating and cooling costs, has been
shortlisted for an award at this year’s
industry renowned Energy Awards.
The Energy Awards aim to recognise
the achievement of companies cutting
emissions and products that are leading
the way in innovative energy use, and Airius’
Designer Series has been shortlisted for the
award for Energy Efficient Technology of
the Year – the category for new products
that have the potential to significantly
reduce energy use within a building.
●●Ceramic Knuckle Heater
of charge the vehicle had consumed. The
proposed transponders connect via wireless
technology to a data-logger, this data logger in
turn maintains the database of each vehicle and
charge information. The data is then converted
into a formatted, easily readable spreadsheet.
This is not the first time Airius’ ground
breaking technology has been shortlisted
for an award. In April of this year, Airius won
the ‘Innovation in Environmental Technology
Award’ at the prestigious Environment &
Energy Awards for its destratification fan
system, which is at the heart of the nominated
Designer Series and all Airius ranges.
Airius’ Designer Series reduces energy
bills in both the summer and winter,
delivering typical savings of between 20
– 50% for many buildings with a ceiling
height greater than 2.5 metres, utilising
the proven benefits of destratification. The
custom made Designer series is enclosed
in a cylindrical housing and can be painted
to match any colour code, making it the
perfect choice for architecturally sensitive
installations.
Airius has helped hundreds of businesses,
from SMEs to major Blue Chip companies,
to make real reductions in their energy
usage and carbon emissions with over
80,000 destratification fans sold worldwide.
With a customer portfolio ranging from
British Airways to Mercedes, Airius has
experienced an impressive 150% growth
over the past year.
T 01202 554200
[email protected]
www.airius.co.uk
Industry UK
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Print & Packaging News
Tape Application LINPAC Elite tray picks
Made Easy
up its 1st award
Tape application does not need to be
a sticky, tedious, seemingly unending
task that consumes precious time that
could be better spent on other more
value-adding activities. Why should
three people be doing what one
person can comfortably accomplish
alone? The right amount of
automation will free up resources and
speed up production while making
the tape application process a little
more enjoyable at the same time.
We produce standard machines for
applying tape to flat surfaces as
well as custom systems for various
industries. Our standard X-treme Light
and X-treme PRO tape application
systems have been designed to
eliminate the annoying problems that
require frequent service and interrupt
production (i.e. air pressure problems,
moving sensors from head to head,
time-consuming adjustment for thicker
products, inability to quickly adjust
roller pressure and blade angle, and
frequent component breakage and
replacement).
The Rfresh Elite® tray for meat and
fish products by LINPAC Packaging
has scooped its first award. The
LINPAC team was presented with
a PackTheFuture Award, which
recognises sustainability in plastic
packaging, at a ceremony held
during Interpack in Dusseldorf.
Rfresh Elite claimed its award in
the Ecodesign category in which
judges considered factors such as
recyclability, source reduction and
weight reduction.
The super lightweight, mono-
material Rfresh Elite tray uses
a new unique, patented sealant
on the tray flange to create a
secure seal with the lidding
film, removing the need for the
industry standard laminated PE
base film and creating a crystal
clear tray which is 100% recyclable
at the end of its service life – a
breakthrough in tray packaging
design.
Contact
T 01977 692111
[email protected]
www.linpacpackaging.com
Tape application systems
Easy to set up, precise application, no need for compressed air!
Email: [email protected] | Skype: export.enimac
For more information, please visit
our internet site at www.enimac.it/
en, contact us directly via email at
[email protected] or via Skype
at export.enimac.
Please visit www.enimac.it/en
Home & Gift Show Review
Britain’s favourite
home and gift
show
Held in Harrogate between
the 13 and 16 July, Home
& Gift Show 2014 is the
seasonal round-up of the best
in design-led and everyday
gifts, homewares, jewellery
& fashion accessories and
greetings & stationery. With
more than 750 exhibitors, the
exhibition reaffirmed itself as “the retailer’s favourite
buying event.”
Highlighting the Home & Gift Show’s year-on-year
growth, 30% of this year’s exhibitors were new to the
event. Designers and companies exhibited thousands
of products as diverse as cushions and linens, beauty
creams, jewellery and handbags, pottery and handmade
greeting cards.
The historic spa town of Harrogate is easily accessible
by car, train, bus or plane and, with a host of hotels,
planning an overnight visit could hardly be easier. Next
year’s show will take place between 19 and 22 July and
will inevitably be bigger, bolder and better than any of
the shows before. The Home & Gift Show is strictly a
trade-only show.
www.homeandgift.co.uk
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ooo… it’s peel & sardine
peel & sardine were very pleased
to take up their regular stand in
the Design Point 1 marquee for the
Home & Gift show in Harrogate this
year. Having exhibited there for the
last 10 years we always see Home &
Gift as one of our key shows.
The feel of Home & Gift is very
different to other shows. Its setting
encourages a more laid back
approach... customers take their
time to look round and love to chat
as they place orders... with maybe a
glass of Pimms in between tents if
you feel that way inclined. We always
use the timing of the show to launch
new products and preview stock we
have coming in for Christmas.
This year, we had a great reaction
to our new designs of keepsake tins
& ceramic versions of our hanging
hearts as well as the pre-order
products such as our lockable
journals, money cubes and metal
hanging signs. We will be back next
year to enjoy the sunshine and the
fish & chips.
T 01664 464009
[email protected]
www.peelcards.co.uk
Industry UK
Hospitality, Retail & Convenience News
SJS Laser Cutting
Discover the heartbeat
of foodservice and
hospitality
The revitalised Hotelympia returned
with a bang in 2014, with exhibitors
and visitors alike praising the raft
of format changes implemented
by show organisers, Fresh
Montgomery.
Wood & Acrylic key fobs,
Engraved signs,
Table numbers,
Name badges
Garden Plant and Tree Labels
Please contact 01828 670532
www.sjslaser.co.uk
With a stunning new look, a host
of new attractions, new four-day
format and a new spring date in
the diary, delegates were quick to
heap plaudits on the show. Singled
out for particular praise was the
new, giant main hall featuring a
purpose built entrance tunnel with
sensory elements provided by some
of the UK’s leading interior design
companies.
Hotelympia will return in 2016,
while sister event, The Hospitality
Show, returns to Birmingham’s NEC
in January 2015 (19th-21st).
For further information contact
Andrew Pantelli, head of sales on
+44 (0)207 886 3055.
www.hotelympia.com
www.twitter.com/hotelympia
EnviroPure Food Waste Decomposition
Systems
Food waste represents the largest
part of our refuse that currently
is still being sent to landfill. Every
day, institutional and commercial
kitchens across the UK, along with
supermarkets and food producers,
generate thousands of tonnes of
costly food waste.
To tackle this problem, USA based
EnviroPure Systems has developed
a fully automated, hyper-accelerated
food waste decomposition system
providing rapid break down and
elimination of food waste onsite at the source. First Choice
Environmental Solutions is bringing
the EPW system to the UK market.
The EnviroPure system offers a
simple, easy to implement and
economically attractive way to
dispose of food waste: self-contained,
small footprint, aerobic food waste
decomposition system that eliminates
food waste on-site where it is
generated. Essentially, the system
breaks down the food waste in a
submersed water-base environment
producing a grey water bi-product
that meets or exceeds regulatory
standards for safe disposal into
municipal waste water systems. The
result: complete elimination of food
waste in 24 hours.
For further information,
contact Martin Allen on
01543 577778 or email
[email protected].
Bespoke EPOS
solutions
E-Tek Solutions
provides
bespoke EPOS
solutions
for retail,
hospitality
and fast food
sectors. Its
EPOS systems
are linked to
Nisa, Costcutter, Londis, Spar, Booker/Premier and P&H for
automated stock re-ordering.
E-Tek Solutions has its own dedicated software
development team in UK and India. This helps develop
bespoke software and to act as technology partner for its
clients. It offers 24/7 support through its multilingual team
based in the UK. They speak in English, Hindi, Gujarati,
Punjabi, Bangla & Urdu. Engineers respond within hours to
resolve any problem at the client’s site anywhere in the UK.
E-Tek Solutions’ software provides full stock control,
comprehensive reporting, staff identity and access
management, remote till monitoring, automated reordering, integrated scale, integrated chip & pin and
integrated handheld terminals.
E-Tek has launched its 5th generation of software using
.net Architecture. This has added many unique and
innovative features e.g. Customised Reporting, Analytic
Product Grid, CCTV Integration, Head Office Module,
Tele ordering, Online Shop Integration etc. Analytics
capabilities allow shop owners to make intelligent
decisions that help increase profit.
Pricing is very competitive and leasing is arranged for
clients from as little as £8 per week.
T 01582 845990
[email protected]
www.e-tekltd.com
Industry UK
see them on page 22
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Driven by technology.
Designed by experience.
Best Practice UK is proud to dedicate the
highly prestigious and industry acclaimed
Commitment to Excellence profile to
Worthington Creyssensac.
Creyssensac was created in France in
1934 by Elie Creyssensac, who built its
reputation for piston compressors in
the automotive industry. From 1966,
screw compressors were added to the
range and became an important player
in the industry. In 1973, the fusion of
Worthington and Creyssensac reinforced
the distributor network.
Today, Worthington Creyssensac stands for
a leading compressed air systems provider
with a global presence and local customer
centres. Its UK operations are based in
Warrington, from where its team manage
and support an authorized distributor
network throughout the United Kingdom.
In partnership with its distributors,
Worthington Creyssensac UK offer
compressed air systems and products that
are optimised for cost effective production
and fit to individual needs and requirements.
Driven by Technology.
Designed by Experience.
At Worthington Creyssensac, we offer total compressed air solutions
that ensure we are first in choice for our customers. Our complete range
provides every air user with energy efficient solutions using the latest
technology and first class reliability.
We continuously invest in product development to make sure that we
are always able to offer you the best:
Continued investment in the design of
new environmentally friendly products and
the use of innovative technologies keeps
Worthington Creyssensac’s compressed
air solutions and service amongst the
most competitive in the industry. The
comprehensive range provided by the
company allows you to choose the
compressed air technology or quality air
solution that suits your needs most.
• Belt Drive, Direct Drive and Gear Drive Screw Compressors from 4 to
355kW including Variable Speed
• Oil FREE Compressors – Piston, Scroll and Screw Variants
• Refrigerant and Absorption Dryers
• Energy Saving Technology – Energy Recovery and Multi Compressor
Control Systems
• AIRnet – The simple and energy efficient aluminium pipework system
that comes with a 10 year Guarantee.
Tel: 01925 817803
Fax: 01925 850186
www.airwco.com
Contact
T +44 (0)1925 817803
[email protected]
www.airwco.com
The last thing VC999 do is sell
you a Food Process Machine
How frustrating must it be to get a constant
stream of promotions, promising to save
you heaps of money on your food packaging
processes? When in reality the sender has
little or no comprehension of how your
business operates in the first place.
Essex Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd,
Crucible House, Endway, Hadleigh, Essex
SS7 2AN
At VC999, they take the time to get to
know the real you.
Understanding your functionality is their
primary goal, long before any suggestions
are made on how they could improve your
performance.
It’s a partnership driven ethos that adds
support to your existing food production
strategy. It’s suggestions on any future
evolution, with structured programmes,
based on commercial ease of acquisition.
It’s solving the headache of obsolete
infrastructure with purchasing, or disposal
options. But uppermost its real flexibility
to deliver the complete customisation that
suits you, not them!
Automatic and Semi – Automatic Vacuum
Packing Machinery – With the most
efficient technology in the marketplace for
Manufacturer of High
Quality Anti Vibration
Products
Fibet manufacture an extensive range of
high quality Anti Vibration Mounts and
Isolation Products, that are used within a
wide range of industries.
We work extensively with all our
customers to provide the optimum
solution to overcome vibration issues
– either by using our standard range
of products, or by working with the
customer to develop a unique solution.
Telephone: 01282 878200
Website: www.fibet.co.uk
low/high volume production of vacuumpacked food product.
Tray Sealing Machinery – Single lane,
double lane, triple lane, quadruple lane,
seal only and gas flush, customized
solutions for versatile production
Thermoforming Machinery – Vacuumpacking, gas flushing, skin packing, low
volume and high volume applications
delivered with outstanding service
Slicing Technology – Versatile slicing
solutions for customers that demand high
levels of precision and weight control for
sliced bacon, cheese or ham.
Call or email Rona Nixon:
T 07811 954587
[email protected]
www.vc999.co.uk
Environmental
We understand the difficulties and
importance of the determination
of measurands in difficult
matrices and offer consumables
supporting analysis by Liquid/Gas
Chromatography (LC/GC), Induction
Coupled Spectroscopy (ICP).
Medical & Biological
Research
With over 30 years’ experience
working with research Institutions
such as MRC, Clinical Research
Centre’s, and NIBSC our extensive
range of products has fulfilled
the requirements of a host of
organisations countrywide, and over
the years our name has become a
hallmark of quality & service.
Petrochemical
Food & Drink
ESSLAB’s approach is supplying
equipment, consumables and
services which are “fit for the
purpose,” in a fast, efficient and
reliable manner.
Working with companies involved
in production, quality control and
development of fresh and processed
foods, and processes which include
brewing, wine making and soft
drink production ESSLAB provide
instruments and consumables used
to determine the quality of raw
materials and finished product.
nn Our awareness of many of the problems associated with these disciplines, through our personnel’s’ strong laboratory background
and many years’ experience in the industry, provides a constructive and unbiased approach to satisfying the user’s needs
nn We believe our objectives are met through the sympathetic approach of our personnel and our continued drive for excellence
nn Our long term relationships with clients enable us to anticipate their demands and respond quickly to their needs.
Specialities
Each of these fields of study is supported by our primary distributorships as Channel Partners for leading international manufacturers.
Please contact ESSLABs 01702 555577
Fax: 01702 551772 | Email: [email protected] | www.esslab.com
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