Business and Industry Today Issue 376

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NACO Services & UKcaravans4hire enter strategic partnership

UKcaravans4hire, the largest privately owner static caravan booking platform in the UK, and NACO Services (National Association of Caravan Owners) have entered a strategic partnership in which UKcaravans4hire will become the preferred rental partner to NACO Services, while members of both organisations will have access to a wider range of services.

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Mark Wilson, Chief Operating Officer at UKcaravans4hire, said, “We’re really excited to be entering into this partnership with NACO. Their reputation and position as the voice of the caravan owner resonates strongly with us, our owners and guests. Going forward, NACO members benefit from our platform, enabling them to offset the cost of caravan ownership by generating an income

Stop taking hazards home warns PPE specialist

One of the UK’s leading PPE providers is warning businesses about a worrying rise in the number of employees taking their technical workwear home to be washed.

through increased bookings while creating amazing holiday moments for their guests.”

Dan Ellacott, Director at NACO, said, “We’ve been looking to partner with a rental resource for some time and after speaking to the team at UKcaravans4hire, it was clear that their ethos as a company was similar to ours and it immediately felt like the right fit for our membership. Our new partnership will give NACO members access to a safe and secure platform to make the most out of their holiday homes.”

Contact Press: mark.wilson@ ukcaravans4hire.com

T 0203 790 8821

Customer (Guests or Owner): email@ukcaravans4hire.com

T 0330 390 4333

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phs Besafe, which offers specialist protective workwear and industrial laundry services, is seeing increasing reports of PPE being cleaned at home, in many cases along with family clothing and bedding.

“Not only is this dangerous for the employee and others that live with them, but it also poses a major risk to the business who have a legal responsibility to ensure that the PPE provided is cared for, maintained and fit for purpose,” said Derek Brown, Managing Director of phs Besafe.

The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 & 2022 state that “every employer shall ensure that any personal protective equipment provided to their employees is maintained (including replaced or cleaned as appropriate) in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair”.

“When employees take their PPE

home to be washed, you can no longer ensure it is being properly maintained or in good working order. You lose control of your PPE and your responsibilities,” added Derek Brown.

“Domestic washing and detergents can significantly reduce the effectiveness of specialist workwear’s protective qualities, putting employees at risk on the job.

“Home washing is not a substitute for an industrial laundry. It is unlikely to remove contaminates like oil or chemicals properly, meaning the wearer’s safety is compromised. It can also contaminate other items put in the wash with it, or after it, extending that risk to others in the home, as well as the liability of the business.”

www.phsbesafe.co.uk

Digital Edge Subsea

Digital Edge Subsea supplies the oil and gas industry with its digital video recording system.

The company, established more than 10 years ago, has nurtured strong customer relationships that has allowed for honest customer feedback, and this has been incorporated into the development of the Version 5 Edge DVR.

Conversations continue and now Digital Edge are pleased to be able to offer further software that will help their customers to serve their clients better.

Data Archive App

Digital Edge will soon release a data storage and back-up solution that uses an integral app within Edge architecture, to avoid needing a 3rd party app. Edge Archive handles the transfer of data from the internal DVR drives to Client storage, either on a NAS, a Raid, or a phased delivery to multiple external hard drives.

Being a Native app, the data transfer ensures that the quality of Live recordings are not impacted by a 3rd party program trying to access the same file that the DVR app is currently

using. Ensuring recorded data integrity and quality is of the highest importance.

Archive can act as a Simple data mirror of the correct internal drive data folders, or can be used to create multiple simultaneous backups of Client Deliverables. This can be done in continuous backup or a phased approach, ie. after each dive.

For more information or a demonstration of the system, contact: info@digitaledgesubsea.com or visit: www.digitaledgesubsea.com

TYDE – a brand you can trust

Over 100 years ago Thomas Dudley set up his own foundry that would one day transform the plumbing and bathroom industry. After many years of progressive growth, 2020 introduced the following strategic acquisitions that saw MasefieldBeta, McDonald Diecasting, Waterfit and Rugby Plastics join as one under the Thomas Dudley brand. Then, later that year, all Thomas Dudley Plumbing businesses merged to create TYDE which is now known as a market leading business supplying plumbing products.

Based in Dudley, West Midlands, TYDE is the home of over 6,000 trusted plumbing parts. Its team of highly skilled experts carefully innovate, design and develop a large range of products and services intended to solve customers’ problems and ultimately make life in the plumbing and heating world easier. “We are committed to UK manufacturing and our state-of-the-art facilities produce innovative plumbing supplies for installers and end-users. Our approach is to remain the place to go for high-quality, long-lasting plumbing products. Our motto is ‘One order, one invoice and one delivery’, because if you buy something from us, you won't need to worry about coming back with any problems,” stated Paul Weddle, Business Unit Director.

As specialists in the plumbing and bathroom sectors across OEM, specification and installer markets, TYDE has a team of dedicated, passionate and innovative thinkers that provide the highest level of customer service and willing to work hard to meet all customers’ needs and budgets. Paul added, “We have developed a proven ability to solve customer problems. Whether you are looking to overcome a challenge associated with an application, product, or service, we can work with you to provide the perfect solution.”

Two new products worth noting include the new Dudley OSMO® F1 and T1 Cisterns, to which TYDE is proud to say that the OSMO® F1 is the world’s first front access serviceable cistern.

Fitted with the Dudley Turbo Edge syphon, the Dudley OSMO® F1 guarantees leak-free flush mechanism. Made in Britain, and approved by WRAS, it has been designed for use with WC furniture and IPS panelling. Its stylish, versatile, easy to fit and service and is perfect for domestic and commercial applications where it can confidently be installed in fitted furniture, behind walls and to most partitioning materials.

The Dudley OSMO® T1 incorporates a reversible cistern body, achieving multiple inlet and outlet options and comes with an easy top access with snaplock lid™. It also has a flushpipe stability system

with SureLock bracket and is perfectly designed to be mounted behind IPS, within compact voids or on timber and steel framed pods. Looking ahead, TYDE will continue developing new products and services for its customers as it also looks to enter new markets both here in the UK and overseas. But, at the heart of every successful business, the real value added so to speak, lies in its employees and loyal customers. Paul highlighted, “We have a dedicated team working

at TYDE who are always ready to go the extra mile for our customers. We will always place our customers at the heart of everything that we do.”

Contact

T 0121 530 7000 www.thomasdudley.co.uk/tyde

OnRobot drives market growth with groundbreaking D:PLOY platform delivering unrivalled reductions in application deployment time

Delivering on its mission to break down automation barriers and bring the benefits of collaborative automation to businesses of all sizes, OnRobot has launched D:PLOY, its highly anticipated flagship platform, for worldwide availability. D:PLOY is the industry’s first automated platform for building, running, monitoring, and re-deploying collaborative applications. By automating the process of getting a robotic application up and running, D:PLOY allows complete applications to be deployed and redeployed directly on the manufacturing floor in a few simple steps, with zero programming – all within a few hours. At launch, the D:PLOY platform supports palletising, CNC machine tending, packaging, and transferring (pick-and-place) applications, with future announcements planned for additional processes.

“The D:PLOY platform and its ability to truly

democratise automation has been OnRobot’s goal from the beginning, and we have been laying the groundwork for years,” said Enrico Krog Iversen, OnRobot CEO. “Today, we offer the industry’s broadest range of tools and application solutions for every leading robot brand – all based on our ‘One System, Zero Complexity’ philosophy. Now that the building blocks are in place, we can finally launch the first version of D:PLOY, which will be a market enabler across the industry.”

D:PLOY addresses one of the industry’s greatest challenges: the shortage of skilled robotics engineers and integrators who can help smaller, less-experienced manufacturers break through existing barriers to automation.

Simon Potzkai, Robotics Sales Engineer at Alexander Bürkle, an OnRobot system integrator and a D:PLOY beta tester, said, “D:PLOY simplifies the task of building and integrating a robotic cell with an innovative approach that doesn’t require any type of programming. With the current shortage of engineers, that’s a huge advantage for integrators. By making it easier and faster for us to deploy automation, we can serve more customers and help them more quickly realise the advantages of automation. That’s a win-win for everyone.”

As an automated platform that works with many leading robot brands and can be applied to a wide range of common applications, D:PLOY can help speed up robotic adoption within the large untapped segment of small and mid-sized enterprises.

Alan Vallis, Training and Development Manager at LG Motion Ltd, an OnRobot distributor, said, “D:PLOY will make automation accessible for companies who may be a bit reluctant, whether it is related to cost or in-house skills and competences.

I think D:PLOY will demystify a lot of that.”

How D:PLOY works

D:PLOY automates many of the manual steps necessary today for building and running an application. D:PLOY automatically discovers most of the installed hardware, and generates the robot motion based on the obstacles and cell boundaries defined in the workspace. The program logic, signals exchange, event handling, and robot movement are automatically created for the entire application based on a few inputs such as workpiece attributes and pick position.

D:PLOY offers unrivalled reduction in robotic cell deployment time and complexity. For example, initial deployment of a palletising application drops from 40 hours to 4 hours, for a 90% time savings. Just as critically, when production requirements change, D:PLOY gives the flexibility to quickly re-deploy the application for new products or workpieces. Real-time monitoring improves productivity and minimises downtime.

About OnRobot

OnRobot A/S was founded in 2018 with the mission of breaking down automation barriers and bringing the benefits of automation to manufacturers of all sizes. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, with offices spread across the

globe, OnRobot is the world’s leading provider of the broadest range of tools and application solutions for collaborative applications. All offerings are based on the same ‘One System, Zero Complexity’ philosophy, delivering a unified interfacing experience. OnRobot products and solutions are provided through more than 700 distribution and system integration partners and used in many different industries, making it easier and faster to automate tasks such as material handling, machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing.

Contact: Vikram Kumar, OnRobot GM for North Europe, UK and Ireland Vikram.kumar@onrobot.com www.onrobot.com

D:PLOY automates robotic deployment for multiple applications directly on the factory floor with zero programming or simulation needed, resulting in dramatic time savings of up to 90% over conventional solutions

D:PLOY Palletising

D:PLOY Packaging

D:PLOY CNC

Enrico Krog Iversen, OnRobot CEO

Industrial MacClancy and Sons Ltd celebrate MD’s anniversary

A year in the Explosion Protection business moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. James MacClancy (pictured right) joined the family business last September after 14 years in the Oil & Gas industry and feels lucky to have joined a company partnered with a like-minded manufacturer, “Our suppliers, STiF, are a family run business like ourselves, and we share the same business principles, to provide the best products, provide the best customer service and do it for the best prices,” he said.

Following the sudden death of Founding Director, Michael MacClancy, late last year, the past 12 months has been a whirlwind of business education for James covering all aspects of running, streamlining and expanding an exciting and essential business in the safety industry. “As the exclusive UK representative for VigilEx Explosion Protection by STiF, our clients tell us they are often delighted with the personal service we provide them.”

With plans to expand their workforce and offering the renewable energy market the ARC-Vent explosion protection for Battery Energy Storage Systems, the future for this family run business continues to be bright.

M +44 (0)7884 350337

info@macclancyandsons.co.uk

www.vigilexuk.com

European Springs & Pressings

European Springs & Pressings Ltd are leading experts in spring manufacturing and high speed press technology, providing a full design and manufacturing service for bespoke and standard pressings, wireforms, coil and gas springs.

Established in 1948, with 3 UK manufacturing sites, a standard product range of 12,000+ items and a dynamic balance of cutting-edge facilities, experienced engineers and thoughtful customer service, we are one of Europe’s leading spring and stamped component suppliers.

We understand that no two jobs are the same; similar products often require the use of different materials, treatments, variable tolerances or specific heat resistance. This is why European Springs & Pressings invests in the latest technology and qualified toolmakers to ensure that we design and produce the very best bespoke stampings, springs and wire forms.

A custom-tailored manufacturing process and inhouse design service – with CAD/CAM software and systems – means we can help clients realise a range of prototype ideas, individually cut using precision lasers for R&D testing or put into full production. Our fully-equipped tool room can

CHF technology

It’s worth considering some of the technologies that make electric process heaters and heat exchangers promising candidates for replacing traditional heaters. Heaters with Continuous Helical Flow (CHF) technology are playing a critical role in making large electric process heaters more robust and economical. CHF ensures the baffles with the heater do not exist as discrete elements, but rather as a single continuous spiral winding around the interior of the shell side of the heater. This forces the flow to be rotational and helical, resulting in an even better heat transfer coefficient per unit pressure drop. This means heaters with CHF technology such as Watlow’s HELIMAX® heat exchanger, do not have dead zones or areas with insufficient flow. As there are no disruptions to flow, fewer hotspots can develop, subsequently reducing fouling rates.

A single removable HELIMAX bundle can supply up to five megawatts of power duty range, even with a smaller footprint, than fuel-based heat exchangers. Combine this efficiency with the reduced need for maintenance to address coking, and you have a product that increases productivity even as it contributes to decarbonisation efforts.

Furthermore, it’s crucial to have fast, reliable control systems for all larger, modern heat exchangers, especially in petroleum processing, where errors can be extremely costly. Engineers are now beginning to realise two things.

Firstly, there are far more opportunities to use electric process heating systems with far fewer size constraints than energy and environmental engineers previously imagined and secondly, the control of these megawatt size heating systems is demonstrated with precise control of process and skin temperatures.

www.watlow.com

design and build any production tooling needed, assuring competitive pricing, consistent quality & dependable supply.

Our products are used in major industrial environments all over the world, so whether a client needs a conventional compression, tension, die, disc or torsion spring, or wants the most obscure spring clip or wire form imaginable, we are able to produce exactly what they are looking for.

T +44 (0)208 663 1800 info.bec@europeansprings.com www.europeansprings.com

Make better moulds – Mill better, drill faster

room for error. Compounding these challenges is the pressure to keep up with the rapid pace of demand and technology.

Mould making isn’t easy. There are many intricate challenges that include: highly complex geometry with 2D and 3D features, managing a wide range of part sizes, and short lead times on small quantities and new designs with no

But there’s a way to overcome those obstacles: Do better work with technology designed specifically for complex mould making.

Our USC-M series Milling and Drilling Centres allow you to drill faster and mill better with a single machine and fewer setups. These Milling and Drilling Centres meet the challenges of milling and gundrilling all types of metals with either a single universal combination spindle or dedicated milling and drilling spindles. Utilising high performance spindles that provide exceptional rigidity and power transmission, these machines deliver high-torque milling capability for aggressive metal removal and shorter cycle times. Additionally, 5-axis positioning enables mould manufacturers to tackle complex geometries with exacting precision in a single setup.

Many manufacturers claim to provide milling and drilling in a single machine, but the truth is those hybrid machines neither mill nor drill well enough to make a significant difference in either operation. In effect, one process is an afterthought of the other. Our USC-M series, however, was designed from the beginning to be a single machine with superior milling and drilling performance and accuracy. State-ofthe-art milling technology is embedded into a machine that has the power, thrust, speed and process monitoring competitors thought would be difficult to attain, or simply not possible.

In addition to superior quality and accuracy, the pay-off for single setup milling and drilling is efficiency and an improved bottom line. Mould makers cut delivery times to their customers with faster setups and production along with reduced overall labor costs. Once they move away from mould making operations with two machines, most of our customers find they can’t afford to manufacture without a USC-M-series Milling and Drilling Centre.

The benefits of milling better and drilling faster with USC-M series machines do not stop at the spindle. There are intangible benefits as well. UNISIG USC-M series Milling and Drilling Centres allow mould manufacturers to approach their work differently and explore different approaches to mould making. With the entire manufacturing process streamlined, customers find their engineers and design teams enjoy more freedom and flexibility with the expanded capabilities. Finishing and assembly are faster because the design is more efficient, and manufacturers can do things effortlessly that were a struggle previously.

Ultimately, it’s about setting the bar high and keeping it there. UNISIG sets a standard looked up to by the competition. It’s a state-ofthe-art mindset that takes mould finishing to a new level with a machine that allows you to mill better and drill faster.

Contact T +49 (0)7125 9687590

info@unisig.de www.unisig.com

Preventing electrical erosion of bearings in EV drivetrains

NSK is currently developing a new and costeffective way of preventing electrical erosion in the drivetrains of electric vehicles (EVs).

Based on a unique method of producing a patented plastic over-moulding for deep groove ball bearings, EV manufacturers will make significant savings in comparison with expensive ‘hybrid’ bearings that feature insulating components made from ceramics.

NSK decided it was time to set about developing a solution to this long-standing erosion problem, firstly by assessing the conditions that promote electrical erosion, including: operating conditions such as load, rotational speed, temperature and lubricant viscosity; the condition of the resulting lubrication (hydrodynamic, mixed, boundary); and electrical properties like resistance (material and capacitive).

The requirement for a more cost-effective solution is pressing because the high-voltage architecture of EVs is about to change from the 400V systems that are dominant today, to 800V. The latter will potentially command 50% of the market as soon as 2030, which will simply double the issue and require even better protection measures for bearings.

NSK is therefore proposing the use of a plastic over-moulding made from a high-performance PPS (polyphenylene sulphide) polymer that offers high resistance against heat and a large variety of chemicals, as well as stable electrical and mechanical performance (even at temperatures up to 150°C). In addition, the material provides a low level of water absorption, unlike many other polymer types, ensuring dimensional stability. Comprehensive NSK tests reveal the performance of the over-moulded bearings in comparison with the company’s standard bearings. For example, at 24V voltage and 15kHz frequency, standard bearings showed clear electrical erosion of the inner and outer rings. In contrast, the new NSK over-moulded bearings demonstrated no evidence of this phenomenon. The same outcome resulted at various rotational speeds. www.nskeurope.com

GSA & 5G-ACIA cooperate to support 5G

The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) and the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to deliver information sharing and access to resources. The partnership will see information on 5G networks and devices shared between GSA and the 5G-ACIA. In addition to publishing joint research reports and feeding data into GAMBoD, the cooperation will also see 5G-ACIA regularly contributing insights to support the work of GSA's recently formed Private Networks Special Interest Group.

As part of its ongoing research in the uptake of 5G across connected industries, GSA is tracking at least 889 organisations deploying LTE or 5G Private Mobile Networks in one or more locations. To date, GSA has identified 66 mobile operators and 70 countries/ territories in which organisations are involved with Private Mobile Network projects. On a quarterly basis GSA publishes a database of GSA customer references segmented by industry type, region, technology and more, and 58% which are anonymised and will not be found in the public domain.

The mobile ecosystem has driven a rapid growth in the numbers and types of 5G devices that have been publicly announced and launched, seeing an increase by 3.8% between August 2022 and September 2022 to reach a total of 1,579 devices and rising. Globally, GSA has recorded data on 505 operators in 155 countries and territories that investing in 5G networks, https://5g-acia.org/ https://gsacom.com/gambod/

One of the UK’s best suppliers of reusable containers

Francis Ward is part of the Rotational Moulding Group Limited which is one of the leading companies in the field of Rotational Moulding in the UK and Europe. The group operates from three sites in the North of England providing custom moulding services to a wide variety of industry sectors. In 2015, Francis Ward became the packaging division of the Rotation Mouldings Group Ltd and now manufactures reusable intermediate bulk containers and plastic drums for the storage and transport of hazardous & non-hazardous liquids & solids.

This year, Francis Ward was among 350+ featured exhibitors at the CHEMUK 2021 Expo which was hosted at the NEC in Birmingham. The two day event was a fantastic opportunity for Francis Ward to showcase its

products & speak to other industry professionals & interested attendees.

Producing a high specification of Intermediate Bulk Containers and drums in Polyethylene Plastic, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel, every container produced

gives years of safe and reliable performance in tough demanding industrial environments such as chemical, offshore and intensive food manufacturing.

The show was a fantastic opportunity for Francis Ward to mix with customers from all sectors and gave the company a platform to showcase its full range of products for both dangerous goods and general purpose applications.

Contact: Ian Radcliffe

T 01274 707030

M 07860 855000 iradcliffe@francisward.com www.francisward.com

SUSTAINABILITY TOD AY

Fast-Track to Property Millions

Fast-Track to Property Millions brings together the collective expertise, experiences (the good ones and those to learn from) of property supremos and directors of Real Estate Wealth Development (REWD) – Laurie Duncan, Alex Robertson & Conar Tracey. Sharing all that first-time investors need to know and do to get their investment ambitions off the starting block, this inspiring trio have written a one-stop and essential guide that covers everything from how to identify a good investment through to the strategies and mindset that have the potential to deliver untold success and wealth.

Founded by two old school friends and bringing Conar Tracey into the REWD fold in 2018, their shared passion and enthusiasm for what they do shines through in every chapter, ensuring not only an exciting read, but instilling a belief that if you follow their accessible and revelatory advice, you too can ride the crest of the property investment wave. Real Estate Wealth Development, better known as the REWD Group, is one of Britain’s most exciting and successful property development companies. Their ambitious vision is to create generational wealth for their key stakeholders by addressing the significant imbalance between supply and

Energy price cap sparks warning

Ina new report, commercial energy broker and utilities

consultancy

Advantage Utilities has warned businesses that falling out of contract onto deemed rates is to be avoided at all costs, given the price cap announced by the government which only covers wholesale price.

Intelligent innovation for water solutions

Water Process Solutions is a provider of engineered solutions to water and wastewater treatment applications across the global marketplace. This includes providing the best products, practice and practical engineered solutions to suit client’s desires and process applications.

demand which exists within the UK property market. Since the business was established in 2018, it has built a multi-million pound residential rental portfolio, converted many empty commercial properties into residential housing including Houses of Multiple Occupation, created brand new properties, and refurbished and/or renovated empty and uninhabitable homes in order to provide additional highquality stock for the rental market.

Published by Extremis Publishing, Fast-Track to Property Millions is available in paperback (£15.99) on Amazon at http://bit.ly/3VrArbT

T +44 (0)1324 357932 infor@rewdgroup.co.uk https://rewdgroup.co.uk/

The warning was given against the backdrop that energy conditions have improved since the price peak in August, with prices continuing to decrease.

With the UK government offering energy price cap support to both domestic and non-domestic consumers, businesses can better plan for the future, with the price cap in place for the next six months, capping wholesale costs only. It is therefore crucial that businesses avoid deemed rates which are likely to be significantly higher and uncertain.

Net-zero decision-making

Unprecedented increases in energy within the UK market

have rapidly advanced the case for net-zero solutions. The Prime Minister echoed this, stating that, “In the meantime, companies with wherewithal need to be looking for ways they can improve energy efficiency and increase direct energy generation.”

The Advantage Utilities report offers practical support through outlining three key factors which determine responses of businesses when considering different technologies. These are: economic savings, environmental benefits, resource allocation.

Additional guidance and advice on energy management can be found within Advantage Utilities’ most recent report at: https://bit.ly/3Tc30s6 www.advantageutilities.com

Water Process Solutions’ main office is located in Aylesford, Kent where it manufactures and distributes a variety of products through its innovative design, vast experience and focused service support. Water Process Solutions are specialists across many market sectors but specifically focus on municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment, precision chemical metering for the energy sector, and process water treatment for the food, drink and pharmaceutical markets.

Providing some of the most trusted brands and products in the chemical metering and feed industry, Water Process Solutions are also the exclusive and approved master distributors, manufacturers and representatives for UGSI Chemical Feed, Inc.

across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Its extensive UK based client portfolio includes organisations such as Affinity Water, Scottish Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, South West Water, EDF, Severn Trent Water and many more, all supported with many products, engineering and technical support.

The company’s products can be adapted across a wide range of applications and are ideally suited to anyone that has a need to accurately dose a chemical into a process stream. Using its team of bespoke designers to create individualised solutions really sets Water Process Solutions apart in the industry alongside its current product portfolio that includes current products such as Polyblend, Encore® Pumps, dry polymer make-up systems, lime feeders, Electrochlorination and Varea Meters®

T 01622 719945 enquiries@ waterprocesssolutions.com

www.waterprocesssolutions.com

FREE environmental event series

Comply Direct, a Yorkshirebased leading environmental consultancy and compliance scheme, is helping businesses think beyond environmental obligations by hosting a FREE virtual event series from 6 March… Beyond tomorrow – a festival to ignite environmental change!

Comply Direct is B Corp certified and is excited to be hosting this festival during B Corp month, to inspire businesses to go beyond expectations and make themselves known for being a ‘business for good’. The event will take place across four days, with a FREE 90-minute session per day, in week of 6th March 2023:

t How to navigate the changing world of compliance?

| 6th March at 10am – Click here to register

t How can businesses save energy and manage carbon? | 7th March at 10am – Click here to register

t How will we reach a circular economy? | 8th March at 10am – Click here to register

t How can you influence behaviour change as a business? | 9th March at 10am – Click here to register This momentous event of 2023 will enhance your understanding of environmental expectations and guide your goals for becoming a ‘business for good’ and key driver for change. The Comply Direct specialists will be joined by industry experts and exemplar businesses, promising an in-depth session and insightful discussion guaranteed to inspire and educate.

For any further queries about the event, please email: marketing@complydirect.com and to discover more about Comply Direct, visit: www.complydirect.com

Low carbon and fuel cell technologies

Cenex-LCV, held at UTAC, Millbrook, from 7-8 September 2022, incorporated four key features: Technology exhibition split over three halls; Extensive seminar programme; Facilitated networking; Ride & drive of the latest research & development and commercially available low carbon vehicles.

Almost 5,000 visitors flocked to the event, held at leading motor industry test and event venue UTAC Millbrook, to see over 200 exhibitors and listen to 82 influential speakers about the emerging innovations and policies which will drive forward the UK’s net-zero ambition.

This was accentuated by the number of companies showcasing pioneering technologies, including hydrogen at Cenex-LCV 2022, and the electrification of heavy goods and emergency service vehicles. Now, after the celebration of the 15th anniversary, the focus of Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM 2023 will be on how the journey continues to meet the 2030 and 2050 targets.

NanoSUN kicks off deliveries of Pioneer Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Stations

The first serial production unit of NanoSUN’s enhanced Pioneer Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Stations has emerged from manufacturing partner Hydrasun’s Glasgow facility. This marks a major milestone in a collaboration that has extended over three years and has seen the Pioneer station evolve from prototype to game-changing production system.

Cenex prides itself on ensuring the decision makers of the UK industry attend the event with all major stakeholders, key manufacturers, supply chain representatives and government officials from the UK present.

Cenex returns to UTAC, Millbrook from 6-7 September 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: NanoSUN & Western Automation. Further details can be found here. www.cenex-lcv.co.uk

Making electricity safer by design

Since 1985, with HQ in Ireland and sister companies around the world, Western Automation (WA) has been designing and developing state-ofthe-art electrical safety technologies, serving many industries globally including the switchgear market and the Electrical Vehicle Charging market. With decades of passion and dedication in delivering best-inclass innovations, WA is today a global brand giving reliable solutions to OEMs.

In recent years, with the increasing concerns of sustainability, WA found a way to utilise the speciality to play its part in environmental protection, and determined to develop electrical safety technology for the electric vehicle charging market. WA’s expertise and participation in the IEC and UL standards are well renowned and it is now offering several

protection options and EV charging pilot control.

The demand for WA’s Arc Fault Detection (AFD) technology has also been growing rapidly. Arcing is a common phenomenon in daily life, the odds of extreme situations are also little, but the consequence can be great once happening. This technology is for preventing electrical fire caused by an arc fault.

Western Automation R&D will keep up with the innovation of global markets, develop highlevel products for the protection of people and electric appliances against electrical shock and fire.

Contact: Imad Rajraji

T +353 (0) 90 9643359 info@westernautomation.com

Environmental Testing & Monitoring

New generation

Sauermann launches a new generation of digital combustion gas analysers

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new range is ideal for maintaining combustion equipment across residential, commercial and industrial applications.

The three new measurement instruments – the Si-CA 030, Si-CA 130 and Si-CA 230 models – set a new performance standard for professionals across residential, commercial and industrial applications.

After reviewing feedback from HVAC-R engineers working with every kind of combustion equipment, the group’s combustion experts developed devices that deliver dramatic efficiency and productivity gains.

All three models connect wirelessly to the free Sauermann Combustion app, allowing engineers to control the analyser remotely, view measurement results in real time, and compile them into ready-toexport reports.

The devices also come with a large colour display, so they can be used as standalone analysers. The 130 and 230 models feature a large 4.3-inch touch-screen display with a customisable graphical user interface for gas analysis, delivering even greater flexibility.

The new Si-CA range of robust, compact, lightweight and intuitive devices takes combustion gas analysis to the next level, with cutting-edge digital technology delivering the speed and reliability that HVAC-R engineers need.

T +44 (0)1253 340170

info.uk@sauermanngroup.com

www.sauermanngroup.com

With launch of these standardised, factory-built Pioneer stations, NanoSUN aims to support energy suppliers in the provision of hydrogen across a range of use cases, knocking down the barriers of expensive refuelling infrastructure and helping to deliver a cost per mile that is equivalent to the costs for diesel power.

Ready for active service, the first Pioneer will be delivered to Octopus Hydrogen this November, and will be followed rapidly, before the end of 2022, with units for customers such as Motive Fuels, EMEC, and Westfalen AG.

Planned deployments will see Pioneers deliver green hydrogen refuelling for EMEC’s HyFlyer II Project, assist Octopus Hydrogen in providing a complete hydrogen service to end users and support Westfalen in meeting the needs of heavy-duty vehicle fleets across Germany.

Find out more about NanoSUN’s Pioneer HRS at: www.nanosun.co.uk/pioneer/pioneer-hydrogenrefuelling-station

Heavy metal impurities, such as Mercury and Arsenic, in drilling muds and fluids, are released during operations. These elements, even at trace concentrations, can adversely impact the surrounding natural environment and require monitoring under locally recommended guidelines.

Experience, Performance, Reliability & Support Experts in the determination of mercury and the hybride elements for over 35 years www.psanalytical.com

RWM & Letsrecycle Live Review – Top Exhibitors

RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022

Taking place on 14-15 September 2022, at the NEC, in Birmingham, RWM & Letsrecycle Live returned bigger and better than ever, serving as the UK’s largest and most comprehensive event for the resource, waste, recycling, and wider environmental services sector. Over 10,000 visitors were welcomed over the course of the two days; spread across four huge indoor halls, with an added 10,000m2 of outdoor exhibition space for 50+ live equipment demonstrations, trucks in action, and displays of the latest recycling and material processing machinery which showcased a more sustainable future for the sector.

In addition to a spectacular backdrop of vehicles, equipment, machinery and a host of waste and recycling apparatus from 500+ exhibitors, the 2022 event also featured 200+ speakers across 9 dedicated conference theatres; boasting 150+ hours of free-toattend CPD accredited sessions which outlined key environmental concerns such as:

t The impact of the resources and waste strategy consultations

t Innovations in MRFs

t How the waste sector can combat climate change

t How AI can help in the circular economy

Water Management

t The future of packaging waste

t The next generation of EfW

t The material impacts of EPR

t Waste reduction ecosystems

The show will once again take place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 13-14 September 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event. Further details can be found on this page and the next three. You can register your interest in the 2023 event and stay up to date at: www.rwmexhibition.com

Davis and Moore

Founded

in 1981 in Greater Manchester, Davis and Moore Ltd has continually forged ahead, often in difficult market conditions, to become recognised as the UK’s premier manufacturer and distributor of Cleaning Rags and Wipers.

With the rise in affluence and the corresponding change in consumer habits, we are seeing a dramatic increase in clothing waste which is leading to a massive increase in end-of-life clothing becoming landfill.

At Davis & Moore, we are working to help reduce clothing waste by recycling thousands of tonnes of these textiles each year. Our processes not only give these textiles a further practical use but are also extremely low energy and environmentally sustainable alternatives to non-woven products. In comparison the manufacturing process for non-woven wipers consumes vast amounts of energy releasing tonnes of carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Davis & Moore are continuing to source, where possible, from UK clothing graders, actively trying to reduce the amount of end-of-life clothing and textiles that are being dumped and becoming a major issue in Asia and Africa.

Every industry, be it in the UK or worldwide, utilises Textile Rag Wipers for performing cleaning or maintenance functions on machinery or equipment and here at Davis & Moore we have the right product for the correct application so why not contact us and discuss your requirements today.

T 0161 848 8008 sales@davisandmoore.co.uk www.davisandmoore.co.uk

Electra Commercial Vehicles

Electra

Commercial Vehicles is a UK-based OEM of battery electric and fuel cell battery electric vehicles, ranging from 7 tonnes GVW upwards.

Electra harnesses the power of collaboration with agile solutions that fleet operators can implement right now, working with global truck manufacturers to source glider chassis units to build into our products.

Electra works with strategic partners for fleet management, leasing, and maintenance services. Electra uses only tier-one components in its trucks. We aim to bring only the best items available on the market together, fully integrated into our chassis. Adaptability and flexibility are at our core – so we can seamlessly electrify vehicles for the most demanding applications.

In addition, Electra partners with hydrogen infrastructure companies like Element 2 to ensure a connected and structured solution is delivered to clients.

We would love to hear from you. Get in touch for your bespoke Electra configuration today. enquiries@electracommercialvehicles.com

Mach-Tech Services

of service provided by Mach-Tech from instalment to the fantastic Aftersales support. Mach-Tech has provided us with a quality product with a quality service to back it up.”

Panda – Francis McBride, Head of Maintenance

“Not only have Mach-Tech reviewed our needs and helped us with any adaptations that we required, they have also been spot on with their service. The Micromat is an extremely powerful machine and it meets all the requirements that we have, just as Mach-Tech said it would, when they recommended it.”

Textile reuse is not the elephant in the room

Mach-Tech Services will always be a service inspired specialist shredder business, delivering the highest quality to clients across the UK and Ireland, but to advertise our business in under 200 words is a little difficult, as we don’t like to blow our own trumpet.

Well, not too much.

So, we thought we would let some of our customers do the talking instead.

“I’ve worked on Lindner machines for over 10 years at various waste management companies and I’ve always been really happy with all areas

Equestrian Surfaces – David Joliffe, Production Manager

“The Lindner product exceeded our expectations in performance throughput and product quality, combined with the excellent back-up service from Mach-Tech we are more than happy.”

Mc Grath – Gerry Vines, Plant Director

Our philosophy is a simple one – the best way to ensure our business keeps working is to keep our customers shredding.

T 01706 838246 sales@machtechservices.com www.machtechservices.com

Pink Elephant Group Ltd was back at RWM & Letsrecycle Live show 2022 at the NEC in Birmingham for the third year running. It is never been more important to consider the circular economy and the role that textile industry plays in sustainable development. With a focus on slow rather than fast fashion this company is dedicated to re-using textiles. In a joint collaboration with Textile2030 Pink Elephant want the fashion industry to slow landfill waste and accelerate re-use philosophies.

Based in Leicester, East Midlands the company has a strategic plan of action. With more than one million tonnes of clothing sent to landfill annually Pink Elephant wants to give unwanted clothing a

Contenur UK Ltd successfully exhibits

With more than 22 years of solutions in the UK and now a manufacturing plant in Liverpool, Contenur UK is at the forefront of the UK waste industry. Now marked as the leading supplier of plastic waste & recycling containers, Contenur UK work within a variety of sectors, diversifying its services across a range of markets including the local authority, municipal sector, and private waste collection contractors.

Contenur UK delivers a significant contribution towards the UK waste container market with its innovative and creative product solutions that are designed to meet all customer’s needs and improve the quality of life, sustainability and the appearance of towns and cities.

The company manufactures wheelie bins, litter bins, underground refuse systems

and above ground crane lift containers. Throughout the two-day event, the UK commercial team were on hand to listen to the container needs of authorities, discuss a range of industry topics, and to of course, present the Contenur product range.

With sustainability and the environment

a prime focus for the company, all its technologies and products are promoted using renewable energy and recycled materials. As the first wheeled bin manufacturer in Europe to achieve the OCS accreditation for ensuring the local environment does not get polluted from its operations, Contenur UK’s future success depends on its commitments to a sustainable future – a function and dedication that is above all others.

Because its participation in RWMLRL 2022 was such a huge success, Contenur UK Ltd is proud to be the Local Authority Lounge Sponsor for RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2023 on the 13-14th September at the NEC, Birmingham.

T +44 (0)151 351 6881 www.contenur.co.uk

RWM success for EE Ingleton Engineering

RWM 2022 was a watershed event for EE Ingleton Engineering, the Sheffieldbased engineering company which manufactures high quality hardened granulator screens and wear plates for plastic and rubber recycling applications.

After being in business for almost 50 years, it was its first exhibition and four months after the show closed its doors, has proved a roaring success. Several new customers are now on board

longer lifespan. After collecting clothes from households, schools and textile banks the company categorises clothing into further reuse or distribute to other end-users.

Second-hand clothing suppliers will buy materials and even end of life garments can be

recycled into wipers, cloths and mattress fillers.

With textile collection banks across the country and an operational textile bank on site Pink Elephant is challenging businesses and households to rethink clothing recycling. With textile banks available to rent the company has thrown down the gauntlet.

For the textile bank scheme and more information, see the details below:

T +44 (0)116 326 3262

info@pinkelephantgroup.co.uk

www.pinkelephantgroup.co.uk

By using renewable forms of energy, it is possible to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and wood pellets are one of the best sources of renewable energy when harvested from sustainably managed forests. Additionally, by repurposing commercial and industrial waste into alternative fuels and recycled components for reuse, we can reduce waste emissions that contribute to global warming.

With over 350 reference plants, ANDRITZ is a global leader in biofuel and bio-waste pelleting technology, producing more than 50% of all biofuel pellets worldwide. The amount of CO2neutral fuel produced with equipment from ANDRITZ replaces almost five million tons of oil per year.

ANDRITZ is uniquely placed to offer solutions for a wide variety of waste streams with all stages of the process from shredding, drying, pelleting

with more in the pipeline.

In addition to the hardened granulator screens EE Ingleton also showed a wide range of its other wear products, including feed milling screens and beaters, beater bars, swing hammers, CSO (combined sewage overflow) screens and pulveriser screens and wear castings.

Contact T 0114 275 7834 www.eeingleton.co.uk

focusing on the safety and wellbeing of every operator, and reduced operational cost and energy consumption.

ANDRITZ makes grinding and pelleting equipment for converting forestry and agricultural by-products into uniform, densified fuel pellets for carbon-neutral biomass and shredders and dryers for the processing of wet waste, before the pelleting process, which converts waste into compressed waste pellets.

With full process lines accounting for half the world’s production of biomass alone, ANDRITZ is vital to ensuring a reliable global supply of aquafeed, animal feed, pet food, and biofuel today and in the future.

Contact www.andritz.com/group-en/industries/ recycling-industry

Contract Plant Rental

Contract Plant Rental is one of the UK’s leading contract hire firms. Unlike conventional plant hire companies, our current 300 strong fleet of machines is specified by the client, for the client.

We specialise in mid to long term rental and contract hire but also offer short term hire, spot hire and rent to buy solutions too.

We cover waste and recycling sectors, construction, demolition and many more, offering clients nationwide the ability to run the latest traditional powered, electric powered and emissions compliant machines without the headaches of maintenance and ownership.

Contract Hire is fast becoming a popular way for companies to run the best and latest machines, specifically suited to their requirements and job sites. We currently serve councils, drainage and government contractors as well as private companies nationwide.

Wrights Superstripper: A real show stopper

Wrights Recycling Machinery Ltd is proud to be a British Manufacturing and Engineering company that specialises in manufacturing Cable Recycling Equipment. Originally focusing on the ferrous and non-ferrous sector, but over the last few years Wrights have developed services and products applicable to those working within the Plastics and Artificial Turf Recycling sectors.

Contract Plant Rental offers new machinery from the industry’s leading brands with no upfront costs, no deposit, and no VAT. We have a 24/7 parts, service and repairs back up, as well as payment plans with fixed monthly costs for easy budgeting, flexible terms, and the option to buy or return the machine at the end of the term.

T 01933 232663

info@contractplantrental.com

www.contractplantrental.com

MD Plantweld | CustomTek

MD Plantweld is your one-stop-shop for all of your welding and engineering needs. As a market leader in the industry, we have built a reputation for delivering top-quality services and products. With vast experience in the industry and continuous investment in the latest technology, we have the expertise and knowledge to tackle any project, big or small.

Our services include onsite welding, damaged belt removal, aluminium welding, a wide variety of wear parts, CNC design, mechanical engineering, and hardfacing. We understand that downtime can be costly in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, so we offer 24/7 services to minimise disruptions and maximise productivity.

But that’s not all, we are also the official service partner of CustomTek, a leading provider of weigh systems and telemetry across the UK. With CustomTek, we can offer our clients accurate and efficient solutions that can suit the requirements of any industry. Together, we can provide tailored solutions that will help our clients achieve their goals.

Our team of skilled and experienced engineers is dedicated to providing expert advice and support. We are committed to providing the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency and we achieve this by using the latest

equipment, techniques and quality control.

In conclusion, if you need welding and engineering services, MD Plantweld is the perfect choice for you. We offer a fast, efficient, and reliable service, with a team of experts who are dedicated to providing the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

M +44 (0)7864 530960 www.plantweld.com

T +44 (0)7557 441206 www.customtek.co.uk

As manufacturers of the Original Superstripper range of cable strippers and suppliers of recycling equipment, Wrights had a successful appearance at the RWM Exhibition earlier this year in September where it relished the opportunity to deliver live demonstrations of its cable strippers throughout the show as well as other products useful to the recycling industry.

Products such as the Superstripper 170, Superstripper 300, and Superstripper 600 were all available at the show for visitors to view up close and in action and enquire about. The Superstripper 170 is one of its most popular cable strippers because it is easy to use and can strip any variety of cables from 3mm - 65mm in a variety of forms including PVC Covered Steel Wired Armour, Quadrant, Cores from SWA, Nylon, Rubber, Greasy Paper, and even low-grade cables. And, with a cutting speed of

A&G Toseland Ltd

A&G Toseland Ltd is experiencing unprecedented demand for its range of POR Micucci hydraulic briquetting machines.

Demand has been stimulated by a combination of two factors; the huge increase in the cost of energy and the ever increasing cost of waste disposal. For example, a briquetting machine, combined with a wood waste burning industrial heating system, will offer the user the combined benefit of big reductions in waste disposal costs and an additional very low cost fuel source.

The POR biomass range of equipment is comprised of eight briquetting machines, starting with the Junior machine capable of processing 50kg per hour up to the Super Oscar machine, at the upper end of the range, which is able to process 400kg of waste per hour.

In addition to the standard briquetting machines, POR also produces the Metalbrick range. As the name suggests these machines have been designed to process metal swarf. The Metalbrick line will both shred and briquette swarf from the turnings

approximately 27 metres per minute, visitors were more than impressed to see such a powerful machine live in action at the show.

Marked as a real show stopper at the RWM Exhibition 2022, Wrights Recycling Machinery Ltd by far offer the most versatile, powerful and durable machines on the market.

https://wrightsltd.co.uk/

of high value alloys such as Aluminium. Briquetting this type of material has the benefit of reducing handling and transport costs and greatly increasing the value of the waste stream, as introducing a solid briquette for re-smelting is far more efficient in both yield and energy consumption. The three Metalbrick machines in the range also collect waste cutting fluids from the swarf in recovery tanks for re-use. george@briquettetech.com www.briquettetech.com

CPL Activated Carbons

TheCPL Activated Carbons team had a great couple of days at the RWM show at the NEC back in September.

With a 7m tall VOCSorber® mobile carbon filter located on our stand, we certainly attracted a good number of visitors to our corner of Hall 20.

We were also pleased to be invited to make a presentation at the EfW Theatre, right next to our stand, where we were able to give visitors an introduction to activated carbon purification technology and its many applications in the recycling and waste management sector. These applications include biogas purification, flue gas treatment and the abatement of odours and VOCs at waste transfer stations.

It was also a great opportunity to explain the environmental and economic benefits of spent carbon reactivation, which takes place at our site in Immingham. As the business goes from strength to strength, the RWM show also allowed us to announce that we are recruiting for a Sales Manager role here in the UK, to drive forward our carbon and service business, in particular the rental of our AquaSorber® and VOCSorber® mobile carbon filter systems. For further information, please visit our website or get in touch by email:

T 01942 824240 info@activated-carbon.com www.activated-carbon.com

RWM & Letsrecycle Live Review – Top Exhibitors

The EcoDepo recycling system

The EcoDepo recycling system allows you to measure, manage and control your waste. Our bins are made using recycled plastic and are germ resistant giving protection against harmful bacteria such as e-coli and MRSA. Our simple, easy to understand signage using colourful imagery helps to sort your waste preventing cross contamination.

The unique grab system allows you to attach our fully recyclable bags onto the base of the pod without the use of bungee cords or clips.

Our bags are high quality and are manufactured using recycled plastic. They can be reused several times before disposal which cuts down on consumable costs, reducing your plastic usage. With a capacity of 105 litres or 15kg, there are 9 different colours including clear.

Accessories include our liquid collecting bin which is ideal for areas without a sink. A food caddy and bracket are also available to deal with food waste generated in break out areas or canteens.

Our bins are ideal in office buildings, canteens, schools, and colleges where they can be set up into

PEMO Pumps

Founded in 1947, Perissinotto SpA manufactures the widest range of heavy-duty slurry pumps for tough acidic and abrasive applications.

Special Alloys, Hard metal and rubber lined pumps with customized design for single-stage, multistage, submersible, and vertical configurations.

Features are:

t Longer life, thanks to ABRASION RESISTANT

PEMO design and materials.

t CORROSION RESISTANT, using the most suitable alloys for aggressive fluids.

t NON-CLOGGING, thanks to the special design of casings and impellers.

t SINGLE, DOUBLE or CARTRIDGE MECHANICAL SEALS to prevent leakages and contaminations.

t Flowrate up to 2,000m3/h.

t TDH up to 160 mcl.

PEMO wear and corrosion resistant centrifugal pumps are used to manage slurries, sludges and chemical products such as acid or pure alkaline solutions and mixtures of the same, with high viscosity and suspended solid particles.

PEMO Pumps are commonly employed in the mining, quarries and aggregate washing, stone industry, ceramic market, oil and gas, precious

Leading waste compaction service serves up horizontal waste baler at

RWM!

CK International were excited to be back at last year’s RWM & Letsrecycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham. The team were demonstrating its new CKSR16: a fully-automatic channel baler, perfect for larger volumes of waste with built-in automations, conveyer and chutes in the retail and logistics sectors. The CKSR16 can process up to 5T per hour and saves on tight storage space with a compact design.

GreCon Limited makes people and places safer and enables the ‘smart factory’ as the leading provider of innovative industrial fire prevention and process measurement solutions.

Customers depend on GreCon for consultative and problem-solving sales engagement and first-class customer service. In addition, a fast response is possible due to comprehensive local stock-holding and a strong engineering team with national coverage.

The adage, ‘prevention is better than cure’ rings true. GreCon believes that early detection of ignition sources is critically important. Once a fire starts, the results can be catastrophic. GreCon focuses on anticipating customer requirements in a technology roadmap, with a proven track record of bringing innovative products to market.

Customers are particularly interested in the DLD 1/9, a highly sensitive spark, ember and hot particle detector for protection against fire and explosion in industrial processes. Intelligent Detection Technology IDT® provides optimal detection performance for all ignition sources in any environment and enables the detector to distinguish between dangerous sparks and harmless ambient light.

The GreCon IEM, the Intelligent Extinguishing Module, is an exciting addition to an intelligent fire prevention solutions portfolio. Critical benefits include more rapid extinguishing of sparks and harmful ignition sources. In addition, integrated intelligent extinguishing technology (IET®) enables highly precise extinguishing process monitoring and predictive maintenance control. Today customers all over the world rely on GreCon. Please get in touch to discuss how we can help:

T 0191 414 7200 sales@grecon.co.uk www.grecon.co.uk

recycling stations. Each recycling station will do away with under desk bins which don’t promote recycling and inevitably increase your waste going to landfill.

Use code STECO15 for 15% discount with us.

T 028 9756 5678

info@ecodepo.com

www.ecodepo.com

The RWM trade exhibition is the leading event for waste resource across the industry and CK International is a leading International supplier of waste compaction services through its extensive baler range. Meade Farm was the lucky recipient of the first CKSR16 after they requested an upgrade baler with additional safety features. The bespoke design has a cloud-based performance monitoring system allowing for convenient digital control and checking. With expert aftersales technical support available onsite and remotely for the all balers the machines receive ongoing due care and support.

The waste baler company supplies to a wide

range of sectors including local councils, waste recycling, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, marine offshore and facilities management. By offering a wide range of vertical and horizontal balers for cardboard, plastic, metal, aluminium and RDF/SRF waste needs this innovative company is helping offset landfill waste.

For a free waste consultation, see the details below:

T +44 (0)28 8775 3966

sales@ckinternational.co.uk

www.ckinternational.co.uk

metal refining, chemical manufacturing, fertiliser production, pharmaceutical, OFMSW treatment, food and beverage industries.

Our pumps are used for transferring and circulating corrosive slurry, for feeding filter presses and hydrocyclons and for general slurry or sludge transfer.

The pumping condition can be very difficult, especially when pumping mixtures of high solids or abrasive and highly corrosive liquids, that’s why, we always try to find the best technical solution for the required application, looking on fluid compatibility and on wear resistant properties.

T +39 02.250731 peris@pemo.com www.pemopumps.com

Recycling & Waste Management

Leaders in waste materials & recycling machine technology

Donasonic provides a comprehensive range of recycling solutions for various waste materials, that require disposal solutions. Utilising cutting edge design, technology, manufacture and installation, Donasonic is able to provide bespoke turnkey solutions to meet specific requirements for waste processing for both large and small project needs.

Donasonic offers waste to energy applications for:

E-Waste, Cable Recycling, MSW & RDF (Municipal Solid Waste and Refuse Derived Fuel), Bio-Gas, Oil Filters and Tyre Recycling. The waste materials recycling machines and installations are highly cost-effective and offer a huge return on investment, while also providing a real solution for waste

management and recycling.

Donasonic provides a dedicated service, and prides itself on working in collaboration with its customers, to identify their needs and provide the right design solution for their project.

Through a combination of using the right technology, expertise and first class manufacturing, the company ensures longevity and a sustained return on investment.

Contact

T +44 (0)1302 247295

www.donasonic.com

‘From waste to value’

Tana creates the most intelligent, efficient technology in waste management. Revolutionary in its IoT, Tana turns robust machines into data-driven business development tools. Tana is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of machines and equipment for mechanical processing of solid waste and is a pioneer of using electrical control systems and intelligent solutions in all its equipment.

In 2015, Tana Recycling Machinery (UK) Ltd was established by Shaun Walker and is the authorised Tana distributor in the UK. TANA machines are exported to 50 countries through Tana’s comprehensive network of local distributors. Tana Recycling Machinery (UK) Ltd take the best care of its customers by supporting the lifespan of the machines with technical support, after-sale services, and spare parts.

Specialising in machines and equipment for mechanical processing of solid waste, Tana Recycling Machinery (UK) Ltd is the UK wholesaler for TANA machinery and specifically cater to the shredding and compacting waste sector. Tana Recycling Machinery (UK) Ltd is based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and is well positioned to support the whole of the UK with all sales, warranty, spares, and service requirements.

www.tanauk.com

Environmentally efficient solutions for your recycling plant

RCPSystems is

headquartered in Switzerland and specialises in the consulting, sales, installation, and service of recycling systems, of which it has been supplying and maintaining for 45 years.

Located across Switzerland, United Kingdom, the CIS countries and Serbia, RCP Systems is a familyowned business now in its second generation that has proven time and time again that it is a competent and innovative recycling specialist that offers the best possible solution from the individual component to a complex turnkey waste sorting system.

Through the use of MACPRESSE Baling Presses, RCP Systems offers an optimal and environmentally friendly solution to your recycling needs. With the high-quality channel baling presses, you can optimally process a wide variety of materials such as industrial and commercial waste, household waste, paper and cardboard waste, plastics of all kinds, as well as aluminium and tin cans.

RCP Systems offer reliable, quality equipment manufactured from A-class materials that are capable of processing high quantities of materials. Producing heavy, dense bales with an energy efficient design, ensures low operational costs and maximum returns.

For more information on RCP Systems products and services, please contact us below.

T 07437 004 247 john.dooley@rcp-systems.com www.rcp-systems.com

Recycling & Waste Management

The specialists in refuse vehicle hire & repair

Trash UK Limited is a municipal hire and repair company based in Evesham, UK. Fully registered with DELTA eSourcing, Sell2Wales, Capital Esourcing, Proactis, and many more, it offers a complete turnkey service including the hire, repair, refurbish, breakdown, maintenance and management to ensure your fleet of vehicles stay on the road.

For over 21 years Trash UK Limited has built a strong reputation in the waste management industry which is why it is trusted by customers all over the

country. In addition, its team of engineers also have a combined experience of over 80 years handling all makes and models of refuse vehicles which enables them to find a solution to almost any problem. Its own dedicated workshop based in Evesham makes it an ideal location to respond quickly to clients anywhere in the UK. Its team of mobile engineers carry the expertise & technical ability to meet all needs.

Trash UK Limited also have a range of RCV vehicles for sale that come with a full vehicle history

including the service history, LOLER, MOT and all relevant vehicle documentation. Customers can also benefit from its rapidly growing range of fleet vehicles that range from 7.5 to 26 tonne, standard and narrow width, with low entry cabs, the latest bodies, and fitted with trade or automatic bin-lifts that are available for short term spot hire or longterm rental.

M 07791 088956

www.trashuk.com

The Big Sustainability Expo Review – Top Exhibitors

The Big Sustainability Expo

Suppliers and decision-makers from across the country once again headed to Hampshire this September for one of the UK’s leading events dedicated to corporate sustainability and the drive to net zero.

The Southern Sustainability Partnership opened The Big Sustainability Expo (Southampton) for the 7th year. A leading UK platform designed to highlight the importance of corporate sustainability and the drive towards net zero. Showcasing one of the most comprehensive line-ups of products, services,

technologies, innovations, and experts making their mark today. A vital, free-to-attend resource, the Expo offered practical advice and solutions from over 100 different exhibitors and across two Keynote speaker theatres.

The Expo also opened alongside two co-events: The clean transport showcase, Big Green Wheels 2022

Introducing an award-winning & BSI Associate Carbon Partner: Plannet Zero

At Plannet Zero, we provide a carbon advisory, consultative service and support to several companies and organisations, who are on their pathway to net zero.

A common concern for our clients is that the footprinting process is lengthy and confusing. Following that, concerns around greenwashing make them over cautious about using offsets to tackle their carbon footprint. This means that they often end up doing nothing at all.

Our approach is simple. We take our time to understand our clients’ business operations to provide tailored routes to decarbonisation. Educating our clients on the role of carbon markets gives them the confidence to tackle this challenge facing us all.

Richard Walley, Business Support Manager with Marsh Finance Ltd, explains the partnership impact, “During the last 15 months we have worked closely with

Eco-friendly business

Benefits of becoming an eco-friendly business and how Hampshire Chamber of Commerce can help

Putting your green commitments at the heart of strategic business plans and incorporating them into your business objectives has become a must do and provides real benefits, from the monetary to the reputational and beyond.

A sustainable business has three bottom lines (the 3 Ps): people, planet and profit. The main driver for any business wishing to become sustainable should always be to protect the environment and the health of local communities. However, there are also many commercial reasons why sustainability should be a priority as it helps to:

t Improve brand image and reputation

t Increase employee retention and aid recruitment

t Increase productivity and reduce costs

t Get ahead of the curve

Some businesses may be taking steps towards becoming greener; however, many businesses feel lost and unsure where to start.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is working with a broad partnership of businesses to deliver relevant information, funding, and advice for those who are wishing to become greener and more sustainable. Find out how we can help your business become greener here: www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/ chamber-of-solutions/greeneconomy/

Plannet Zero to become an operationally carbon neutral firm. It has been fantastic to partner with likeminded individuals who are passionate about the impact that firms can have on the environment.”

For further details and to sign up to the monthly newsletter, please contact Michael Jacobs (Environmental Markets Consultant):

T +44 (0)20 3637 0055

T +44 (0)20 7131 0248

Michael.jacobs@plannetzero.org

https://plannetzero.org

with much-loved brands – as well as advice on transitioning to electric or hybrid or details such as salary sacrifice.

If you worked for a local authority, you might have joined the free Local Authority Collaboration Forum 2022. A morning of networking and presenters, with the afternoon free to join the Expo.

The Expo returns this year to Southampton’s Ageas Bowl on 3 October 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Ethical Money, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce & Plannet Zero. Further details can be found on this page.

Contact T 01202 971186 info@southernsustainability.co.uk https://southernsustainability.co.uk/

Save the planet, make money

Although we can’t guarantee either of those, targeting a positive return while reducing the negative social & environmental impact of your investments, is what we aim to achieve.

As economies around the world continue to ‘decarbonise’ and lay foundations for a more sustainable future, market conditions will benefit investments aligned with those objectives.

Does it make a difference? According to research carried out by Make My Money Matter,

Ideas for businesses to become more eco friendly

z Go paperless – instead rely on software (paperless billing, digital docs)

z Associate businesses with green vendors/local suppliers (think local)

z Change lightbulbs to more efficient options

z Replace outdated equipment

z Use biodegradable cleaning products

z Let employees work from home

z Educate, educate the employees within a company on what they could personally be doing to be ‘more green’

z Use green web hosting services

z Create a green space, include houseplants.

z Make charitable contributions

z Host events such as tree planting/ community gardening etc

z Sustainable travel – travel to work scheme

z Turn it off – every night turn all appliances and equipment off

z Need to be careful not to appear as though you are greenwashing and instead commit to making a real difference in the community.

www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/ chamber-of-solutions/greeneconomy/

Aviva, and Route2 ‘Greening’ your pension is 21 times more effective at cutting carbon footprints than stopping flying, becoming vegetarian and moving to a renewable energy provider combined.

Moving an investment of £100,000 into sustainable funds could save up to 64 tonnes of carbon a year, equal to nine years’ worth of the average UK citizen’s carbon footprint.

How many tonnes could you save? We offer free reviews of existing investments, and any

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Hillhead 2022: Back with a bang

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Hillhead 2022 – the quarrying industry extravaganza – welcomed almost 18,500 trade visitors and an unprecedented 604 exhibitors across three show days.

With an impressive total of just under 18,500 unique visitors in attendance and more than 600 of the world’s leading equipment manufacturers, suppliers and service providers taking part, this year’s Hillhead exhibition –held from 21-23 June 2022 at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire – once again cemented its status as the world’s biggest working quarry event for the mineral products, construction, & recycling sectors.

It was very much back to face-to-face business at Hillhead 2022, as exhibitors and visitors alike took the opportunity to connect with their industry peers, take the pulse of what’s happening, and marvel at the plethora of live machinery action that took place in the show’s four dedicated demonstration areas.

Following the trials and tribulations of the past 18 months for the events sector, and a gap of four years since the last Hillhead show took place, this year’s eagerly anticipated event was very much well received, with every square metre of exhibit space – including a new look extended Registration pavilion and tweaked layout at the top of the showground – completely sold out before its official opening.

Anaconda Equipment on display

Anaconda Equipment was excited to return to Hillhead 2022! Anaconda was located at booth T1 and exhibited alongside the McLanahan Corporation. It was exciting to be back where visitors can be welcomed to the stand and shown the latest solutions for the quarrying, mining, and material handling industries. From 2020 Anaconda has been supplying a full product line of crushing, screening, conveying, and washing equipment. Anaconda industry experts were on hand at the show to talk visitors through the extensive portfolio.

Hillhead returns to Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry in two years’ time from 25-27 June 2024. This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Anaconda Equipment, ATG, Bay-Lynx, Close Brothers, Davis Derby, DESMI UK Limited, Dynapac, FM Conway, Graepels, MachineMax & Parnaby Cyclones. Further details can be found on this page and the next.

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Asset finance: Your next option for funding

Asset finance is, for many firms a form of funding they know little about – in this article we take a closer look at the different products and why it could be the perfect option when considering your next purchase.

In short, asset finance is an alternative form of funding used by businesses to obtain the equipment they need to grow or access muchneeded cash, and gives businesses access to the equipment they need without incurring the cash flow disadvantage of an outright purchase.

Agreements can also be customised to the business’s needs, with flexibility on both the term and repayment schedule.

There are various asset finance products with a key one being refinancing or capital release, which is a proven way to make your assets work for you and release cash back into the business.

It works by the finance company purchasing the asset and financing it back to you, with

repayments calculated in line with the income the asset is expected to generate; at the end of the refinance term, you own the asset.

This offers several benefits to a business that just needs a cash injection, whether it’s for investment in business-critical assets or to use in other areas of the business – the uses are almost endless.

Funders can also look to take over a finance agreement with another provider and extend the term, ultimately reducing monthly payments and easing the pressure on cash flow.

Other examples of asset finance products are:

t Hire Purchase (HP)

t Finance lease

t Operating lease

For more information, please visit: www.closeasset.co.uk/asset-finance

For over a decade, Anaconda Equipment has proven itself as the reliable partner of choice in the screening & conveying industries. During the show, Anaconda introduced the new crushing line by exhibiting the J12 jaw crusher for the first time in Europe. The Anaconda J12 is a mid-sized jaw crusher designed to offer operators and contractors excellent reduction of the initial feed material, continuous production and a consistent product shape. Designed predominately for quarrying and mining applications this versatile crusher is fabricated with a 1,100mm x 700mm (28” x 44”)

Universal Crushers Jaw Chamber.

Sales staff and product engineers were on hand to

Bay-Lynx

Bay-Lynx manufacturing has been building and supplying its range of industry-leading volumetric mixers for over 12 years in the UK market.

Continual innovation

Its innovative range of equipment has always been ahead of the curve in terms of reliability and performance and with its latest offering, ‘The Titan’, Bay-Lynx has challenged the very core design of Volumetric Mixers.

Rethinking design

The Titan is a complete rethinking of the traditional Volumetric design which has largely remained unchanged for 50 years. With the body constructed from Hardox© steel, the service life of the mixer is greatly increased. Other features include a cyclone hydraulic system and a completely automated user control panel with the added advantages of Batch-Pro connect, which brings new levels of connectivity and automation to volumetric mixing and dispatch.

Investment in support

We have continued to invest in our operations to improve our parts and service network in

answer questions about how Anaconda can provide a solution for your application and discuss how to maximise productivity and your profitability. Anaconda Equipment provides proven mobile processing solutions backed up by their renowned service and support philosophy. Finally, Anaconda was delighted to welcome Global Machinery Solutions as new dealers at the show.

info@anacondaequipment.com

www.anacondaequipment.com

support of our equipment and have recently launched www.volumetricparts.co.uk which is the first dedicated online shop for parts and ancillary items for volumetric mixers.

Looking forward to the next 12 Years

With over 75 Titan mixers already in the UK market and growing, we will continue to invest and support our customers old and new.

T 0161 403 0003

uksales@bay-lynx.com

https://baylynx.co.uk

Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) systems

Withhundreds

of LTA systems installed, DESMI UK Limited supply a fully compliant, UK manufactured, pump package for warm mix additive dosing. Our package has been continuously developed in partnership with Evotherm and, collectively, we can provide chemical and dosing advice along with specific on-site support for the full dosing system to ensure the right chemical composition and pump system is selected for your specific plant.

Our LTAs are supplied with a heavy-duty ROTAN pump, control panel, pulse-output flow meter, pre-wired, pre-piped, and packaged in a rugged container. DESMI UK further provides contractor co-ordination to aid ease of installation. Options include batch and continuous plants (with variable frequency controller and force ventilated motors) and low dosing rates for smaller systems.

DESMI’s ROTAN internal gear pumps are widely acknowledged as one of the leading pumps for bitumen and are used in asphalt plants for bitumen off-load and for duty and/or blending.

We can provide on-site advice to replace existing bitumen pumps to ensure the correct size of pump is selected. We also offer a service exchange programme to minimise downtime.

Contact Ray Jeffries on 07854 007593 or 01782 566900 or email: rayj@desmi.com to arrange a site visit or for further information.

Hillhead Review – Top Exhibitors

Hillhead welcomes back prominent Derby-based company

Last year’s Hillhead exhibition welcomed an astonishing 18,500 visitors back to the Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry. One of the 604 exhibitors was Davis Derby, a world leading conveyor protection and forklift fleet management system manufacturer. This leading Derby-based company supplies to quarries, mines and warehouses around the world and demonstrated its StedFAST and TruckLOG products during the exhibition.

The StedFAST conveyor range protects workers in hazardous working conditions such as quarries, mines, tunnels, processing plants and railway depots. With a built-in speed monitor, emergency stop pull system key and digital sequencing

through a WiPAN enabled and wireless management system, this is a world-leading conveyor protection system.

Health and Safety reports estimate that 30% of all fatalities are caused by fork lift truck vehicles. The TruckLOG TK5 system offers driver access control, pre-op checks, shock alerts and utilisation reporting

Parnaby Cyclones

through Cloud-based software. With the Trucklog zoning systems, forklift speeds can be controlled to reduce the risk of vehicle to pedestrian collisions. The TK5 TruckLOG is the UK’s leading independent MHE fleet management system and with its advanced features, warehouse companies are assured of ultimate driver safety.

All Davis Derby systems are fitted by electrical engineers to new or retrofit systems and a fully tailormade conveyor control system can be designed for any company.

Contact T 01332 227500 info@davisderby.com www.davisderby.com

Recycling construction waste

Many businesses working in highways construction and maintenance face challenges when disposing of their construction waste. Infrastructure services company FM Conway solves the issue responsibly and sustainably, by re-using or recycling 98% of its construction waste and treating it as a valuable resource.

Asphalt planed off the carriageway, and concrete removed from construction works, are both reprocessed and re-used in new road materials. Even sand extracted from road gullies is washed for re-use in concrete. This reduces landfill waste and vehicle movements, whilst preserving the world’s natural capital by reducing virgin aggregate usage and their associated embodied carbon.

The business, which has contracts with many London boroughs, Transport for London and National Highways, champions the use of road materials with a high recycled asphalt (RAP) content. It routinely lays material with over 70% RAP and last year resurfaced a street in Westminster with an 85% RAP material. FM Conway’s Technical Director, Mark Flint, explains, “We own two of only seven plants in the UK capable of producing asphalt

with over 70% RAP content, and we have a UKAS-accredited Technology Centre where innovative products can be designed, produced and tested.”

The company’s self-delivery philosophy means it handles all aspects of materials development, production, and delivery itself. “That enables us to get the best value out of every product,” explains Sustainability Director, Matt Tallon, who says the aim is to provide a sustainable future for roads. “We are responsibly recycling everything we can, and in doing so are able to offer road users a network that is truly sustainable.”

T 01732 600700 enquiries@fmconway.co.uk www.fmconway.co.uk

Dynapac is paving the way for an emission free world

Hillhead Expo 2022 was a successful and busy exhibition for Dynapac who took the opportunity to showcase its complete range of paving, compaction and maintenance equipment, as well as its NEW Z.ERA concept and range of Technological Innovations designed to drive efficiency on site.

Owned by FAYAT Group, Dynapac is a leading supplier of high-tech soil and asphalt rollers, light compaction equipment and pavers designed to strengthen customer performance by being a partner on the road ahead.

Dynapac’s Z.ERA programme is designed to accelerate the journey towards an emission-free workplace. Z.ERA program focuses on alternate energy drives to fossil fuels. The latest addition to the Z.ERA line-up is the electric City

Paver SD1800W e. The machine features state-of-the-art technology with a 700 Volt architecture. In terms of paving autonomy, the SD1800W e offers up to four hours of rugged performance with one single charge.

Charging is done via a wall box or a charging station. The SD1800W e is also chargeable using a Type 2 AC or CCS2 DC. Depending on the battery's condition – temperature, battery cycles – it takes around three hours to go from 5% to 80% charge @ 400V 22kW (AC). And around 40 minutes to go from 5% to 80% @ 80kW (DC). You can preheat the screed with the charger with a Type 2 AC or CCS2 DC while waiting for the material to arrive, thus preserving the battery level.

Zero emissions at point of use and reduced noise levels makes for a safer construction site, add

MachineMax

MachineMax is an awardwinning equipment management platform and universal telematic sensor provider for off-highway fleet, that work with customers to measure key metrics such as utilisation, idling time, fuel consumption, location, and operating hours.

Trusted by some of the largest rental companies in the UK, MachineMax can provide a number of benefits for both hire companies and their customers. For equipment rental companies, MachineMax can help you keep track of their equipment, optimise its use, and identify potential maintenance issues before they

become major problems.

For customers, telematics can help them better understand how their equipment is being used and identify areas where they can improve efficiency and productivity. Overall, MachineMax can provide added value to

Parnaby Cyclones is a family-owned business that has designed, manufactured, and installed washing plant and equipment for the mining, quarrying, mineral and recycling industries all over the world since 1973. Our installations range from full wash plants with closed loop effluent treatment systems, both modular and mobile, to individual pieces of stand-alone equipment, with a global presence.

The Parnaby brand is well known in multiple industries for outstanding customer service and robust long-life equipment. We have supplied separation plants and equipment to every continent. Our vast experience and global presence brings additional confidence in our technology to customers in every recycling sector whose applications span the world.

The benefits of wet separation:

t Volume reduction of landfill material

t Increased yields of high-grade products

t Greater flexibility on feed moisture content

t Ability to process heavy contaminated mixed waste

t High throughput capability for improved payback time on capital expenditure

t Robust and flexible design for long life cycle

and good residual value

t Ability for mobile/modular design for short term projects

With unique technologies such as the Parnaby Natural Medium Cyclone and the Parnaby Natural Medium Barrel, we give our clients great flexibility to get the most out of their challenging materials.

T +44 (0)1388 720849

enquiries@parnaby.co.uk www.parnaby.co.uk

Taking out the risk, delivering quality

Experts in global sourcing and supply chain management – ATG successfully exhibited at and sponsored the Hillhead Exhibition 2022 earlier this year. Plenty of knowledgeable staff were on hand to speak to visitors, friends and fellow industry professionals in the quarrying, construction and recycling industries.

Marked as one of the events main attractions, ATG’s crawler track division, A-Trax showcased its range of tracks to manufacturers of a variety of equipment such as crushers, screeners and material handlers. A-Trax can work with you on selecting, designing and sourcing the right part for your undercarriage – which is a process that is remarkably sustainable and cost-effective.

Partnering with over 200 factories around the world, ATG is a globally known brand that specialises in the supply of a range of components, assemblies and sub-assemblies to Original Equipment Manufacturers across a broad

to that a substantial reduction in heat and vibration, you will have a near perfect experience with this machine. Not having an engine and related components like air & oil filters helps you save on running costs. Ideal for urban job sites, you can find out more about the Z.ERA range as well as other products below.

Contact www.dynapac.com

both Hirers and their customers by helping them improve their operations and increase their profitability.

Our customers, across all industries, have used these metrics to identify patterns in operational inefficiencies including: too many equipment onsite resulting in under-utilisation, incorrect equipment used for the job resulting in lower productivity, ineffective site layout resulting in idling and excessive travelling, suboptimal operator behaviour resulting in dangerous, and inefficient utilisation.

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range of industries from mining and construction, to waste recycling, agriculture, transportation, earth moving and material processing. All orders can be manufactured to your exact specification, and to complete the full turnkey solution, ATG also take care of all logistics and freight export documentation, customs entry, duty, and final delivery.

T 0330 041 7076 www.atg-global.com

Graepels Perforators back at Hillhead 2022 Exhibition

Graepels were back at last year’s Hillhead Exhibition from the 21st-23rd June at Hillhead Quarry near Buxton, Derbyshire. The family-run business has been visiting the Hillhead Exhibition every year since 1990 and have become a somewhat household name to visitors and fellow exhibitors alike. The company’s physical presence through its offices and production factories housed in Ireland and the UK mean that it is well placed to offer bespoke and standard screening media to any location.

The company has been trading for a phenomenal 60 years from Kinsale, Ireland and Warrington, UK offering precision engineering metal products to many sectors including quarries, mining, waste management, architecture, and food processing.

Specifically for the quarrying and mining sectors, Graepels takes great pride in its approach, reviewing and inspecting all details from the crimping of wire, weaving, cutting and hooking to perforating punch plates that include rolling, folding and welding.

Furthermore, Graepels also provide a wide range of manufacture screens for various applications

across the quarry and recycling industries using materials such as Polyurethane, High Tensile Steel, High Carbon Stainless, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel. Its broad range of products include different woven wire mesh types that are supported by various fixings that can be added for extra strength.

Whether you’re working with BlueMAC, Doppstadt, Vermeer, ULTRA Plant, or any other brand, Graepels manufacture products to suit a wide range of machinery.

For further information on the full product range, see the details below:

T +44 (0)1925 229809

info@graepels.com

www.graepels.com

IMS expands its eco range

IMSeco is a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of Acoustics and Emissions Systems.

Our products include exhaust silencers, generator enclosures, air inlet and extract attenuators, weather louvres and ‘Emissions Abatement Technologies’ such as Diesel Oxidation Catalysts, Diesel Particulate Filters, and Selective Catalytic Reduction Technology (SCR) for reductions in all legislated emissions including NOx.

Since we were first incorporated in 1991 where we specialised in just exhaust gas silencers and air intake attenuators for the power industry, we have continually improved and adapted to where we are now able to provide combined solutions for emissions and acoustic reductions including (but not limited to) acoustic doors and canopies, heat recovery systems and silencers, to not just the industrial sector, but to the marine sector also.

With this foundation and experience within the

industry we introduced our Eco range and will strive to continue to be one of the UK’s leading manufacturers & suppliers of emissions & acoustic products, helping to do our part in making the world a better and cleaner place in which to live.

With the ongoing focus on ‘Air Quality’ and the

tackling of the current climate crisis, we envisage further development of rules, regulations, and laws governing the levels of emissions we are allowed to emit into the atmosphere within our planet.

As London is the technical capital of the world it is at the forefront in setting standards for the rest of the UK, and the rest of the world.

The aim is to use our 30 years of experience within our sector to help London and other cities reduce air pollution in their quest towards Net Zero so that businesses remain up-to date and compliant when installing our products to existing equipment, making their engines as clean as they possibly can be!

We like to call it ‘The ECOLUTION’.

Using our own teams of highly skilled engineers we undertake ‘turnkey’ projects from the design stage of our products through to installation, commissioning & on-site support.

We have recently expanded our range with two new livery signed vans to add to the fleet, to take our engineers all around the UK.

For more information, contact the Emissions Team today – sales@silencers.co.uk OR give us a call on 01509 506792, we’re more than happy to help! www.silencers.co.uk

Pipe Systems Company of the Month

Innovative pipe supplier offers exciting new products in 2023

At Sustainability Today we like to draw attention to innovative service providers and our Company of the Month Ebero Pipe Systems exemplifies this.

Ebero Pipe Systems has a long illustrious history as expert pipe suppliers to a multitude of sectors including utilities (gas/water), smart grid/metering, high-tech fibre-optic network and rain water management. Since its inception in 1969 by Ernst Jennrich, Benno Neumann and Rolf von Kampen the company has expanded and in 1991 was taken over by current CEO, Carsten Schweneker. The company now employs over 150 workers across all operating countries alongside its UK division that formed in 2006. Richard Tooze, UK Managing Director, guides us through the company’s remit.

“We provide both current and new innovative products as well as expertise to UK contractors, designers and consultants. We aim to be a technical partner for all infrastructure, sealing systems and smart city solutions. We are also offering an innovative PE pipe jointing system from Veiga, The Geopress K system removes the need to scrape the pipe ends, use an electrofusion control box and generator or use a welding tent while achieving a huge time saving and delivering a reliable joint with ease. This system is already making a name for its self within one of the UK’s biggest water networks as a trial for new service connections. As well as alleviating the need for the electrofusion process the Geopress K does not require external approval that the joint has been installed correctly. The fitting indicators make this easy for the operator to record and report back to line managers easily.”

UK urban and rural infrastructures rely on regular supplies of water and gas for the everyday running of businesses and households. The disposal of wastewater is something we all take for granted but it is essential for safe sanitation.

A secure pipe system will provide peace of mind in these areas alongside access to emergency servicing. Ebero

Pipe Systems offer the supply, fitting, servicing

and repair aspects of these key, essential services. With freezing temperatures and hotter summers due to climate change, having a reliable pipe supply is not only essential but mandatory.

Ebero is committed to corporate social responsibility, recognising that the environment is a “finite collective commodity and is not disposable.”

With steps taken to avoid environmental hazards Ebero look for the most eco-friendly options to minimise damage. Renewable energy is the way forward with smart metering leading the way offering consumers sustainable solutions. A smart meter monitors energy consumption coupled with cost-effective financial gains. Risk of floods are a mounting concern due to flash flooding around the country and businesses are becoming increasingly proactive with building adaptions. The warehousing sector for example, requires watertight warehouses for the safe storage of goods in the event of flooding and Ebero’s pipe systems can help maintain this.

The company has taken the steps of moving to a bigger 11,000ft2 premises in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The central location is ideal for supporting utility and construction companies all over the country. Local councils in towns and cities have increasingly requested Smart city smart grid product fittings and these can mostly be supplied within the next day. Ebero values its customers over unnecessary profit, following its economy pillar model within the corporate social responsibility as Richard explains, “Being a family business we focus on building lasting partnerships treating all customers as individuals working closely together to offer tailored solutions and accommodating the needs of today’s changing environment including some same day delivery options.”

The company was busy promoting its services across specific trade

shows throughout 2022 such as Utility Week Live in May at the Birmingham NEC and No Dig Live in September in Peterborough. The exhibition stands allowed Ebero to showcase its full pipe system range to new and existing customers.

Looking ahead to the rest of 2023 there are many exciting new products and services being launched as Richard showcases,

“We will be able to offer polyethylene pipe coils up to 180mm with some same day delivery direct from site from stock. These can be urgently required by the construction industry for time-sensitive projects.”

With innovation in mind, Ebero has been perfecting its technological products ready for the hi-tech industries.

“We are also launching our new initiative site safety imitative called ‘Mole Eye’ this is a mobile site surveillance system which is easily monitored from anywhere in the world in High Definition and real time. This is already very successful throughout our German businesses as it gives both the site personnel and management alike peace of mind their sites are safe and secure as well as best practices are been observed.

“We are also a strategic partner for Hauff Technik offering both off the shelve and bespoke solutions for pipe and cable entry sealing used widely within the UK power and data centre framework.”

Ebero is leading the way in the pipe supplier industry, with excellent customer service and knowledge. If you would like to find out more about the products, please see the details below:

M 07595 217920

Richard.tooze@ebero.com www.ebero.co.uk

Isolating process risks with converted containers

It comes as no surprise that many processes come with inherent risks.

Containing process risks to a specific location minimises the number of people in contact with these hazards. One way to achieve this is to isolate the risk by housing process developments away from the main site. Hazardous processes can easily be isolated using a converted shipping container. A converted container keeps the entire process self-contained, enabling remote management and enclosing potential hazards within a purpose-built unit.

With decades of experience in project management and extensive shipping container conversion expertise, S Jones

Containers can design & fabricate bespoke containerised units with risk mitigation considered at every stage.

For chemical hazards, consider units with bunded floors, louvered vents, and ceiling suspended steel shelving. We include everything necessary to ensure your container is COSHH compliant with minimised risk to personnel.

Flammable materials, or processes that need electrical points, create fire risks. Following the ATEX directives, installing explosion protection modifications, and correctly storing flammable materials greatly reduces potential damage. We can help you achieve this with a purpose-built container unit, as well as adding emergency lighting or fire alarm systems should a fire break out.

Contact T 01922 741756 sales@sjonescontainers.co.uk www.sjonescontainers.co.uk

Oliver Valves R&D leads a valve revolution

Our Research and Development Centre based in the UK is world-leading in the technology to seal, test and innovate valves for Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Subsea applications.

One huge part of our R&D operation is automation. As well as giving us the ability and capacity to test multiple projects simultaneously, it also allows us to replicate demanding environments to ensure that valves are qualified to meet the most robust testing criteria in the industry.

To rapidly collect, process, and analyse significant amounts of data from multiple sources, you need a powerful processing capacity with precision and accuracy. Our data processing network is custom-built in-house and is tailored to our valve designs, ensuring that we maximise the performance and safety of each valve we manufacture.

We have a strong mix of engineering skills within R&D which are resulting in amazing achievements, such as designing the first ball valve to be qualified by a third-party for hydrogen application. Our engineers are long-serving and have decades of experience and are instrumental in passing on their knowledge and expertise to apprentices joining the business. This invaluable work is reciprocated by their enthusiasm for new engineering technology that’s helping drive and shape our future development projects such as automation.

www.valves.co.uk

Wide temperature range single frequency DPSS laser

The FPYL-53250T-SLM-C and FPYL-532100T-SLM-C have an outstanding wide operating temperature range between -40°C to +60°C. They are offered with either 50mW or 100mW at 532nm in a very compact housing of just 110mm x 52mm x 52mm. The spectral linewidth is <0.00001nm which complies to a coherence length of >9m. With a power stability of <1% and a noise of amplitude <0.25% they are perfectly suitable for applications like:

● Confocal Microscopy

● RAMAN Spectroscopy

● Particle Measurements

● DNA Sequency

● Flow Cytometry

● Digital Imaging

● Analytical Chemistry

sales@frlaserco.com

www.frlaserco.com

Warehouse & Logistics

Howard Tenens Logistics collaborates with Mars

Howard Tenens Logistics is proud to announce the further expansion of its

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) strategy to now include fleets based in Andover, Swindon, Boston, Ashby, and Manchester.

The move to HVO is part of Howard Tenens Logistics’ strategy to work with its customers to drive down carbon emissions and help speed up the journey to Net Zero. By switching to HVO, the HGVs will emit 92% less carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions than when running on retail diesel (calculated on a well-to-wheel basis).

One of the key customers involved at the Boston site, Mars, is taking positive action across its business as it seeks to reduce its environmental impact through its Sustainable in a Generation Plan. Mars has committed to reduce total (greenhouse gas) GHG emissions across its value chain by 27% by 2025 and achieve Net Zero by 2050 (from 2015 levels).

Darren Mackintosh, European Supply Chain IE, at Mars commented, “We cannot achieve our Net Zero commitment without collaborating with our suppliers or embracing new technology, and this is a great example of both. We’re proud of this partnership and our combined commitment to finding new ways to reduce our environmental impact.”

Howard Tenens and Mars have a relationship built over 40 years, covering Confectionery, Food and Petfood. The two have worked together over 10 years at Mars Food's Kings Lynn site specifically, where Mars produce Ben’s Original & Dolmio, with Howard Tenens supporting Mars’ factory clearance through several dedicated vehicles running 24/5.

T 03300 416200 www.tenens.com

XPO partners with Hanson UK to transform distribution

XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation services, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Hanson UK to distribute packed cement and cementitious materials to the UK builders’ merchants. Hanson is part of Heidelberg Materials, a global market leader and one of the largest suppliers of low carbon heavy building materials to the construction industry.

Under the new contract, XPO has developed an optimised, digitally managed transport network to manage more than 30,000 deliveries annually from Hanson’s facilities in Warwickshire, East Midlands, North Wales, and Lancashire. XPO’s proprietary technology will provide Hanson with enhanced delivery visibility, improved health and safety compliance, and bespoke KPI digital dashboards.

Gareth Price, technical director, Hanson Cement, said, “XPO is the ideal partner to enhance the reliability and sustainability of our transport operations in the UK. Working together, we are completing a phased implementation of the new distribution model. XPO’s ability to leverage data for continuous improvement will support our growth and help to move us towards our goal for net zero carbon operations by 2050.”

Dan Myers, XPO’s managing director – UK and Ireland, said, “Our collaboration with Hanson already feels like a long-established relationship between two trusted partners. From the first day of working together, the combined team have committed to a seamless implementation, and I thank them for their efforts. Together, we are implementing a market-leading platform to serve Hanson’s customers and support their success.” http://europe.xpo.com

Peter Morris recognised with Lifetime Achievement award

Howard Tenens’s Owner, Peter Morris has received the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award at Logistics Leaders 2022 in recognition of exceptional logistics leadership. The Logistics Leadership awards took place on Wednesday 9th November to “recognise the massive shift in importance of the status of logistics leaders and supply chain understanding and expertise in forward-thinking businesses”. The awards, unlike many others, are nominated by other logistics professionals, with the winner identified via a ten-strong judging panel.

“I am honoured to have been selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s Logistics Leaders event. Howard Tenens is a family business at heart, having taken over from my own father in 1983 and my sons, Dan and Ben joining the business in 1999 and 2004 respectively. This award recognises the success of the business and its

evolvement through challenging periods, particularly over the last couple of years. Our business thrives on the back of the work ethic of our people, without them we would not be where we are today.

“I need to particularly thank my two sons Ben & Dan, together with my current senior management team for their support and dedication over the past few years. Their efforts have added considerably to the company’s success over the recent challenging period, enabling me to achieve this award.

I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Howard Tenens and the logistics industry as a whole,” said Peter Morris, Owner of Howard Tenens.

T 03300 416200 www.tenens.com

Kimberly-Clark Professional: Company of the Year

Kimberly-Clark Professional™ and the Kimtech trusted partners to labs, cleanrooms and research facilities for more than 60 years. The company is committed to serving science and providing solutions that protect people and processes from contamination risk.

“We are delighted to receive this recognition,” said Kristin Barrett, EMEA Scientific Marketing Manager for the Kimberly-Clark Professional Global Scientific Business. “We pride ourselves on understanding and addressing the challenges that our customers face and we strive to provide the highest quality solutions to minimise risk, while increasing comfort and productivity and reducing waste.”

Kimberly-Clark Professional™ also strives to ensure a stable product supply for its customers. During the pandemic, when supply chain challenges were prevalent, the company invested in building a crisis-proof supply chain and expanded production capacity in critical product categories.

Innovation is another area where Kimberly-Clark Professional excels, designing customer-inspired solutions to close the gap in contamination control and personal safety. It also offers a training programme known as Apex™ to ensure a seamless transition to its Kimtech™ brand solutions. “We know that change can be disruptive, especially in environments where personal safety and contamination control are essential,” Barrett said. “That’s why we developed this consultative approach for change management. When customers make a change to our PPE, we are there to serve as trusted advisors throughout the process.”

The recently launched Kimtech Opal Nitrile Gloves are ideal for research and production facilities, life sciences and non-sterile drug manufacturing applications. They deliver improved comfort for extended use, along with high tactile sensitivity, without compromising worker safety. Powder-free, the gloves are manufactured without vulcanisation accelerators1 or added sulphur and do not contain natural rubber latex – reducing the risk of Type 1 and Type IV glove-associated skin reactions as well as protecting the application. The gloves also feature a patented technology to protect the skin known as Low Derma Technology.2

and Spain and from this year onwards also

customers for ideas and inspiration and we are always working to improve our offerings to better meet their needs,” said Barrett.

Contact: Kristin Barrett, EMEA Scientific Marketing Manager kimtech.support@kcc.com www.kimtech.eu www.kcprofessional.com

1. No sulphur added and formulated without the following vulcanising chemicals and accelerators: Thiurams, Thiazoles, Guanidines and Carbamates.

2. Patent: www.lowderma.com/patents

Test, Measurement & Laboratory

The world leader in force measurement

reasonably expected.”

Interface Force Measurement Solutions (Interface) is a UK company specialising in the supply and distribution of high-quality sensors and associated electronics and displays for a wide variety of industries. Working previously with clients such as Airbus, BAE Systems, and Formula One Teams, we spoke with Tony Rokins, Business Development & Pressure Mapping Specialist, who explained some of the companies well known products.

“Our product portfolio is applicable to many industries. For instance, we are well known for our high-quality pressure mapping systems that are used by many of our automotive and motorsport customers. Our sensors deliver highly accurate, repeatable measurements and many of our load cells are used by calibration houses as calibration reference devices. Our high-quality, yet competitively priced 3 and 6 axis load cells are used for many R&D, renewable energy and robotic applications.” Reflecting on last year, Interface has faced much adversity from COVID-19. Fortunately, its sturdy business model and reliable service has enabled the company to pick up the pace and continue projects that were left postponed. “Trading conditions have been tough, but business levels picked up strongly towards the end of the year. I think we came out of it stronger than we could have

In terms of recent developments, Tony continued, “We’ve taken some time to review our business model, how we operate on a day-to-day basis. Being responsive to our customer’s needs and being able to offer a high-quality product with strong product knowledge at a competitive price with the best possible lead times is our number one priority.”

2021 also welcomed the launch of the G-Series Load Cells. The range comprises of miniature and small sensors for industrial applications, with capacities starting from just 4.5N Newton up to 200kN with metric threads.

“These are high-performance devices but aimed at more cost-conscious applications. This is a new market for us, but we are seeing increasing interest. We have launched an e-commerce website at: store.interfaceforce.co.uk – competitive pricing and availability from stock will be key to this new venture’s success,” stated Tony.

In the future, Interface is keen to continue its growth trajectory for 2023. We asked Tony

how he felt receiving the award and what their plans are going forward, he answered, “We work hard for our customers to offer the best measurement solutions. The recognition is greatly appreciated. Long term, we are strengthening our position with our customers in our more traditional markets of aerospace, automotive, motorsport, Universities and alternative energy research.

“We are also working on new, wireless force and vibration sensors for remote monitoring in systems such as luggage carousels. One more area we are pushing for growth is with XSensor’s pressure mapping systems, particularly in the Hi-speed systems designed for highspeed impact or crash testing and tire footprint research. These systems are capable of capturing data up to 2,500 frames per second. The tire sensor can be driven over at speeds of up to 140kph. I believe this is a unique capability we can bring to the industry.”

Force, torque and pressure measurement

Interface Force Measurements has been supporting UK industry with the highest quality force, torque and pressure sensors for more than 25 years.

You can benefit from our experience whenever you contact us about your next measurement application, experience gained helping designers and engineers across multiple industrial sectors.

We’ll use our experience and product knowledge to help you select the best sensors for your application from our wide range of sensors from some of the world’s best sensor manufactures, including:

● Interface Inc – single, dual, 3 and 6 axis load cells and torque transducers

● AMTI – six-axis load cells and force plates

● GP50 – pressure and temperature sensors for oil/gas, aerospace, automotive food/beverage and general industry

● DDM – miniature pressure sensors for automotive R&D

● XSensor – pressure mapping systems for bed/ mattress, seating, automotive R&D, tire testing applications and impact testing for seats, airbags, helmet and protective equipment

We can also help with your data collection needs with our range of amplifiers, displays and software what will work with our and other manufacturers’ sensors.

So, if you have a force, torque or pressure measurement challenge that you’d like our help with, please contact us.

Contact T 01344 776666 info@interface.uk.com www.interfaceforce.co.uk

How to make hybrid selling work

Richard Higham (pictured), marketing and sales director of the SalesFitness Group, shares how to adapt sales strategies for optimal results in a changing work environment.

Selling in a world of hybrid work needs a different approach. The pre-COVID sales model based on face-to-face meetings was replaced by remote selling during lockdown. Today’s sales approach needs to apply the best of both approaches in a new and thoughtful way.

Here are our ten top tips to make hybrid selling work:

1. Lift sales activity.

One of the opportunities of the hybrid sales approach is to increase the overall number of contacts with a customer portfolio by mixing physical visits and remote contacts.

2. Adjust the contact modes and frequencies by mixing face-to-face and remote selling. Reviewing the sales process and deciding on the stages that require a virtual approach and those where it is more relevant to focus on a face-to-face approach is vital.

3. Combine marketing and sales. The battle between marketing and sales is a classic and adverse scenario. However, is it acceptable to allow these teams to continue to have their own agendas in today's changing world?

4. Define new activity monitoring indicators.

Before these changes, obtaining reliable information on salespeople’s activity took a lot of work. Remote selling makes metrics more reliable. Some existing KPIs remain essential; others are newer, and all are important to measure performance and deduce what should be done

to improve performance.

5. Bring more added value during face-to-face visits. If the frequency of face-to-face visits drops, it is necessary to ensure that each visit brings substantial added value to the customer. This will require betterprepared visits, more structured visits, and visits that will produce results.

6. Guarantee quality remote interactions. There is no shortage of videoconferencing tools: Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Gotomeeting. They are all powerful and easy to use with a bit of practice. The important thing is to be familiar enough with the tools to avoid fear because, as everyone knows, fear paralyses, which is not recommended in sales!

7. Recruit salespeople with the right profile. It has become unthinkable to be commercially effective without mastering virtual selling. It is, therefore, necessary to revisit the profile of the recruits you are seeking, to hold onto what makes sense but identify the new skills needed for tomorrow’s success.

8. Change culture by encouraging your managers to manage in blended mode.

It is more than an evolution. It is a profound transformation, with new tools, new skills, and new processes. Management must provide the impetus and maintain the desire.

9. Use of digital selling tools.

In this hybrid world, it is essential to use the right digital selling tools, including CRM sales forecasting, remote coaching, interactive learning and content creation and curation.

10. Status of online purchasing. Online purchasing is a must in this changing world of sales. Remember to consider dynamic pricing and keep an eye on what your competitors are doing. The opportunities online selling presents will repay your investment.

T 020 8187 5160 sayhello@salesfitnessgroup.co.uk www.salesfitnessgroup.co.uk

Social enterprise delights schoolchildren with immersive digital technology

Language. now>press>play works to develop their language acquisition around the work being completed in class. The auditory and kinaesthetic elements of the Experiences allow our SEND pupils to engage in learning along with their peers, which they might otherwise have found difficult.”

The company works with 600 Primary Schools and over 170,000 children across the UK. The statistics are overwhelmingly positive. 95% of staff say the programme has built student knowledge, improved attainment, sharpened focus and significantly reduced teacher workload, The programme has scored an astonishing 4.9/5 on teacher EdTech Impact reviews.

Business & Industry Today is always delighted to recognise innovation in the education sector and this month’s Company Of The Month Award goes to now>press>play for outstanding digital technology. now>press>play is a multi-award winning educational resource company based in Hackney London. They have created exciting immersive, sound Experiences for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 primary school children. During the immersive Experiences, children wear wireless headphones and enter new worlds from The Great Fire of London in 1666 (KS1) to the life of evacuees during World War II (KS2.) This pioneering educational tool introduces children to experiential learning through story, sound and movement.

Alice Lacey, CEO & Co-Founder, tells the wonderful heart-warming story of how the company formed, “now>press>play is an award-winning social enterprise, founded in 2012 by three friends – a composer, a theatre director and a social entrepreneur – who love learning through new experiences. They soon discovered they weren’t alone.”

Alice tells us why school children love the programme, “In each one of our Experiences every child is given a pair of wireless headphones. Immersed in sound they become the main character in a story meeting people, discovering places and solving problems on an educational adventure they’ll never forget.”

Mapped to The National Curriculum the Experiences match several subjects including Maths, literacy, RE, PSHE, Science, History and Geography. The Experiences can be enjoyed as a whole class learning activity to smaller intervention work for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or English as an additional language. The maths and literacy Experiences have differentiated worksheets to help those pupils working at a lower level.

Sunning Hill Primary School has used the technology since 2018 and has found the programme has had a positive impact, “Our school has a high percentage of pupils with English as an Additional

Many children look forward to the Experiences like they would a school trip. This unique approach to learning allows children to simultaneously experience storytelling, historical events and consolidate learning through kinaesthetic – physical learning.

Alice explains why now>press>play is so popular amongst schoolchildren and teachers across the UK, “Our child-centred and experiential approach to learning increases engagement, extends life experiences, improves discussion skills and inspires quality writing while being overwhelmingly used as a whole class activity.”

Schools can buy an annual subscription that includes 80+ Experiences mapped to The National Curriculum. The school receives a class set of

of COVID-19. Teachers have remarked that children benefit from team-working through the immersive experiences. Many of the more sensitive topics in personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) are covered such as bullying and talking about feelings. Pupils are deftly and sensitively carried through immersive experiences exploring feelings and learning when, how and ask for help with difficult experiences. Jess has welcomed the programme to help pupils with their wellbeing.

Storytelling is primeval providing a instinctual learning environment. Jess explains the power of storytelling, “I had personally researched the fact that children often remember more when they learn through stories. now>press>play enables a topic to be taught not only through listening to a story but actually being a part of it.”

wireless headphones, comprehensive staff training on the programme and a dedicated online manager for technical support.

This pioneering digital technology has been recognised by the educational sector. This year the company received Highly Commended in the app category of The Teach Primary awards and in 2019 they were delighted to receive the Best Digital Device BETT Award. The BETT awards are known as the Oscars in the educational world! Not content with winning that coveted award the company won the Best Resource Award by Educational Resource Awards in 2020.

now>press>play is a certified Artsmark and National Literacy Trust partner. Artsmark is recognised by The Arts Council England for commitment to high quality arts and cultural education. By partnering with The National Literacy Trust the company has additionally pledged support to improve the literacy levels of schoolchildren across the country.

Many schools implemented now>press>play into curriculums following the COVID-19 pandemic. Noticing a gap in learning schools used COVID recovery catch-up funding or pupil premium to pay for an annual subscription.

Jess Robertson, Assistant Principal at John Wheeldon Primary Academy, explains why her school chose to use the programme, “Following lockdown, high-quality learning had been very sporadic at home, and many children had lost their ‘love of learning’ as well as stamina and ability to remember key information. We particularly felt that our pupil premium children would be missing out on the fact that school trips were cancelled, and we were somewhat limited with the experiences we could provide in school.”

The mental health benefits of the immersive technology are well documented helping children recover from the loneliness and isolation

Allowing children to become part of the story viscerally takes away any additional stresses around literacy. Jess adds, “Children find themselves ‘immersed’ within the story they are listening to. The barriers of reading and writing are taken away, and children can focus purely on the content of the story to develop their understanding.” now>press>play is constantly developing and improving its innovative digital technology. Over this academic year (2022/2023) new Experiences and resources have been launched. These include Guy Fawkes (KS1) and Climate Crisis (KS2) as well as the follow-on guide Recap, Discuss and Quiz.

Business and Industry Today are delighted to award now>press>play the Company Of The Month Award for offering schoolchildren a much needed inspirational immersive experiential learning experience! Contact now>press>play today for a free two week trial for your school or nursery.

T 020 3727 5592

hello@nowpressplay.co.uk

www.nowpressplay.co.uk