Business and Industry Today Issue 378

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Kingston Park and Leisure Homes

Kingston Park and Leisure Homes are setting the benchmark for quality and service in the park and leisure homes sector. Using our modular architectural and engineering experience, we have designed and developed a generation of holiday lodges and park homes that won’t be beaten on quality, value for money and service.

We’ve taken this precision engineering experience, high profile project management and architectural skills along with our personal experience of the leisure industry to deliver a new generation of leisure homes that are making a splash in the market. Our focus is solely on creating the best quality park and leisure homes.

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Using our propriety construction methods, we deliver the highest build quality available in the park and leisure homes market.

We focus on doing the simple things to the highest standards which results in a palpable sense of quality as you walk through the door of a Kingston Lodge or Home.

At Kingston Park and Leisure Homes, we pride ourselves

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Yewdale blinds

Blinds are essential in schools because they stop the sun from shining in people’s eyes and prevent glare which often makes interactive whiteboards difficult to see. Durability and safety are key requirements for blinds installed in schools, colleges, universities and other educational settings.

on providing a personal service at every step of the journey. Clients are welcome to visit our factory so they can see how we use our unique construction methods to create our new generation of lodges and multi storey modular buildings.

Come and see us at the Stoneleigh show.

Contact: Steve Taylor, Sales Director M 07394 567979 steve@kingstonplh.com

Most learning environments in the UK are not air-conditioned, meaning they get very hot in the summer. Excessive heat can make it hard to focus because the brain is preoccupied with trying to regulate the body temperature. Blinds help to cool classrooms in the summer by absorbing the sun’s heat.

Blinds from Yewdale, selected as a Top Exhibitor at Education Estates, are designed for maximum child safety and feature flame-retardant fabric for fire safety compliance. They are tamper-proof, easy to install, and maintenance-free.

A common issue on a hot day is that the windows must be open. The wind blows the blind and causes a distracting clattering noise. Yewdale cassette blinds with side channels solve this issue. The side channels hold the fabric securely in place, meaning windows can be opened and fresh air can ventilate the room without causing a distraction.

Yewdale blinds can be supplied with a remote control or detachable crank to ensure only the teacher can control them.

For more information, please email: enquiries@yewdale.co.uk or call us on +44 (0)1268 570900.

Futurebuild 2023 takes a stand for a better built environment

Futurebuild 2023 aims to provide individuals from across the construction sector with the ideas, inspiration and innovative solutions to create net zero buildings faster, more safely and more efficiently. Taking place at ExCeL London from March 7-9, the event will focus on our most pressing challenges in order to accelerate the shift to a net zero built environment.

Sustainability remains at the core of this year’s show and is why

Futurebuild 2023 is also urging visitors to act now and ‘take a stand’ on an issue they passionately believe will help propel the industry towards a more sustainable future.

Show sections and new spotlights

Futurebuild will be curated into eight show sections: Buildings, Digital, Energy, Retrofit, Sustainable Infrastructure, Interiors, Materials and Offsite. The event will also feature three new spotlights; Lighting, District Energy and FutureX Innovation.

Share the knowledge

The conference programme will bring together an outstanding line-up of expert speakers to deliver the best possible understanding of what

collectively we need to do to meet our climate challenges.

Alongside this, the expanded seminar programme is bringing the industry together to debate and learn from each other. Featuring practical and actionable CPD accredited sessions visitors can gain the knowledge and skills that will help them in their dayto-day role.

For more details, visit: www.futurebuild.co.uk

When air purity is critical, oil free air is essential

From pharmaceutical, food and beverage and life sciences to packaging, automotive, oil and gas and many industries in between, a reliable source of compressed air is vital. 70% of all industries use some form of compressed air. In any industry it is used, compressed air directly or indirectly encounters the product being manufactured.

In the food and beverage industry, for example, this means the packaging or containers holding the food or beverage, or the food or beverage itself. In pharmaceuticals, this means pills or bottles holding the pills, and so on. When using oil-flooded air compressors – especially if they are not wellmaintained – there is a risk of oil passing through the compression chamber, making it downstream, and contacting the product. This jeopardises the health and safety of the consumer.

Therefore when your operation requires clean air, oil-free compressed air is critical for your endproduct and production processes. An increasing number of industries – including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, medical, electronics, and power – are moving to oil-free compressed air systems. Oil-free compressor applications are predicted a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.8%, according to Grand View Research, as industrial sectors move away from more traditional oil-injected technology.

While there are currently few government regulations in place regarding the mandated use of oil-free air compressors, there is a growing push to change this in some industries. This is leading to an increase in multi-national corporations switching to an ISO 8573-1 certified class 0 oil-free compressed air system.

Sullair has been providing compressed air solutions since 1965 and in 2017 joined the Hitachi group of companies and their more than 100 years’ compressor experience. Built on 50 years of expert Hitachi oil-free engineering solutions, the Sullair DSP oil free compressor range carries the ISO8573-1 Class 0 certification and Sullair Oil Free Seal, offering quality assurance helping ensure the highest quality production in manufacturing facilities around the world. The award winning Sullair OFD1550 oil free air compressor is built for long-lasting performance and brings Class 0 Oil Free Air to the energy, oil and gas industries – plantside, refineryside and jobsite – for environmentally sensitive applications.

For food and beverage manufacturers and packagers Sullair oil free compressed air solutions are a key ingredient in the process ensuring that the environments in which they operate are free from as many potential contaminants as possible, therefore, not impacting the product quality that producers

have worked hard to achieve.

As food and beverage manufacturing, bottling, and packaging processes continue to evolve and become ever more mechanised, compressed air will continue to play a vital role. Using oil free compressed air systems can be crucial in manufacturing and packing to reduce the risk of moisture and contaminants entering the compressed air stream, and ultimately, spoiling products.

Compressed air is used in a range of capacities, including bottle and container blowing, fermentation, packaging, automation, air tools and conveying and transporting the produce or end product. Such variety in applications means that selecting a compressor with the most appropriate power, flow, pressure and most importantly quality of air is critical.

Sullair products have established a reputation for reliability, durability, and performance, giving customers peace of mind. One customer is still cranking up a 40 year old Sullair compressor every day, running as consistently today as it did when it first fired into life four decades ago. Food and beverage manufacturers demand reliability to ensure the highest standards are met and the risk to unplanned downtime is kept to a minimum. A Sullair DSP compressor can help ensure those requirements are met.

Ghostfish Brewing Company is one such company that has hugely benefitted from Sullair’s oil-free compressor. Seattle-based Ghostfish produces certified gluten-free beer, perfect for those with coeliac disease or wheat/gluten intolerance and is currently the best-selling gluten-free India Pale Ale (IPA) across the USA. Compressed air is used during the canning procedure: from attaching can tops, moving water off the can tops, adding plastic can carriers and finally, for keg container washing.

Brian Thiel, Co-Founder of Ghostfish, commented, “It’s dependable and reliable for us. When the beer is ready, we need to be able to package it during that

timeframe, and Sullair allows us to do that. Now that we have a Sullair oil free system, I can sleep well at night.”

Sullair oil free compressors all produce class zero oil free air as specified in ISO 8573-1, minimising the risk of contaminating the process air or gas. It makes Sullair oil free systems ideal for use in all systems: contact; non-contact; and high risk.

Food contamination of any form can have a major impact on consumer trust and the manufacturing brand, as has been seen numerous times over the decades in the United Kingdom. Some risks can never be eliminated completely, so taking steps to minimise them is crucial, and employing oil free compressed air solutions is one such move. Alongside the range of compressors, Sullair also provides a choice of air treatment products designed to help remove contaminants and moisture from the compressed air stream. This includes desiccant compressed air dryers, refrigeration compressed air dryers, filtration and mist elimination systems and condensate zero loss drains.

Sullair was founded in 1965 and became a Hitachi Group Company in July 2017 and is part of the Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co Ltd compressor portfolio. Being part of Hitachi has brought significant synergy in terms of product portfolio, geographic coverage and product R&D among others. For over 10 years now, the UK has been an integral hub for supporting all the Sullair authorised distributors and end-users within the EMEA and C.I.S region, and it has a regional team focused on supporting authorised distributors representing and looking after Sullair products in the EMEA and C.I.S region.

Sullair is working hard to keep its eyes on the future to ensure that it innovates and integrates new technologies, drives efficiency in both its own business and the products it manufactures for the future to best support its customers, end-users and society as a whole.

For more information and to view the full compressor range, please see below:

T +44 (0)191 501 8534 europe.sullair.com

The UK’s leading event for motor retailers

Automotive Management Live, held at Birmingham’s NEC on 10 November 2022, welcomed motor retail professionals from across the UK to shape the future of the industry and network with peers and suppliers.

Visitors could:

● Be part of a host of digital and retail sessions covering the hottest topics in the automotive industry right now

● Obtain an at-a-glance holistic view of some of the key industry challenges through insightful keynotes.

● Meet over 75 leading industry suppliers showcasing

their latest product offering and putting forward new innovations

● Stay ahead of the curve by learning what's new in the industry and how changes in the digital and retail landscape will impact their business

● Take key tips and tricks back to their business to equip their teams with the latest processes, systems and techniques that will help set the dealership up for success

● Refine and solidify their 3-5 year strategy so their business is well prepared for upcoming industry

PSL Print Management

At PSL Print Management Ltd, we take the stress out of automotive print. With over 35 years’ experience, we put dealerships nationwide in the driving seat, supported by over 50 dedicated staff.

We have our own Automotive Division supplying over 1,000 dealerships, including some of the UK’s largest motor groups such as Marshalls, Lookers, Group 1, Stellantis, Vertu Motors Plc and many more. We have a comprehensive product range, including: all operational print, direct mail, marketing collateral, point-of-sale items, promotional merchandise, customer packs, employee starter packs and importantly all types of workwear – from sales execs to techs, all under one roof.

All of our printed items are brand compliant and supported through our direct relationships with the OEMs. This gives complete confidence when audits are undertaken preventing expensive reprints and, at worst, fines.

● PSL provides tangible efficiencies and economies in procurement, print, cost reduction, logistics, budget control and analysis.

● Our network of approved suppliers, supports our UK reputation as one of the leading print management companies and has enhanced our buying power, allowing

us to secure maximum savings for you.

● We guarantee service, quality and significant savings.

● User friendly online ordering system.

● From audit services, print procurement to secure storage, logistics, delivery and data analysis, our knowledge and experience enables us to establish longterm savings and sustainable solutions.

Carrying out an audit will cost you nothing, and you will be surprised with the savings and efficiencies we can offer.

Contact: George Fairgrieve, Automotive Sales Director

T 01772 704515

M 07502 336102 george@pslprint.co.uk www.pslprint.co.uk

developments across digitalisation, workforce management and sustainability

Automotive Management Live returns this year to Birmingham’s NEC in November 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: PSL Print Management & River Energy & Renewables. Further details can be found on this page.

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River Energy & Renewables

River Energy & Renewables is a leading provider of energy procurement services and renewables technology. Based in Hull and Birmingham, we supply businesses of all sizes across multiple industries but major in the manufacturing, food processing and motor dealership sectors. We are an aggregator for up to 25 suppliers in the UK, including the big 6, some green only and wholesale only suppliers and operate an awardwinning platform which allows us to secure live prices and bespoke prices via tender ensuring the most competitive pricing.

River has an expansive value add proposition which goes far beyond pure procurement. Our extended portfolio includes specialist renewables propositions including LED, solar, EV, CHP, Biofuel and Wind.

Working with hundreds of sites across the UK and Europe, our approach is to ensure the best

rates are acquired for supply and we use the best in breed renewable solutions to reduce usage, cost and carbon, as businesses feel the pressure of the highest rates we’ve seen in a lifetime and the pressure and responsibility to reduce carbon and achieve net zero.

We extend even further with a full ESOS reporting service and also a water audit service.

For information, please contact: Ashley.hunter@riveruk.co.uk

Britain’s biggest International Franchise Show!

Welcome to the International Franchise Show, host to the UK’s biggest selection of the most exciting franchise opportunities from around the world!

Returning on the 14th & 15th of April at the ExCeL in London, thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners will get FREE access to over 250 exhibitors, 60 seminars, 1-2-1 personal advice, interactive features, expert guidance and more. This show promises to be the

biggest and busiest yet, boasting limitless choices to start, develop, or invest in a franchise.

Operated by Comexposium, the third largest events organiser in the world, the International Franchise Show has been connecting thousands of budding entrepreneurs with their perfect franchise opportunity for over 13 years. The show also couldn’t be in a better location!

The ExCeL has 5 international airports all

within an hour’s commute, deeming London as ‘the gateway to Europe – the most accessible city in the world’.

The International Franchise Show also plays host to over 50 international brands across 25+ sectors, offering franchise opportunities from under £10K. There is sure to be something for everyone! Why not attend and see if starting or investing in a franchise could be for you? The most recent Natwest survey in 2019 estimates that the franchise industry is worth £17.2 billion in the UK so it may well be worth dipping your

Franchising in focus

Last October, entrepreneurs gathered at The National Franchise Exhibition to unlock the potential of this lucrative business model.

The UK’s flagship franchise event, exclusively supported by the British Franchise Association, introduced prospective business owners to leading brands, including Getir, Anytime Fitness, Puccino’s Coffee, Kaspa’s Desserts, IWG, and many more.

Visitors benefited from an unparalleled opportunity to engage and connect with franchisors, helping them to gain a comprehensive understanding of business format franchising. With 96% of visitors stating that face-to-face engagement was important to them when choosing a franchise venture, the event offered driven entrepreneurs a one-stop shop to explore their investment options and business opportunities.

A packed programme of over 50 inspiring talks – covering topics such as accessing funding and understanding the benefits of franchise resales – provided invaluable insights from industry experts. Highlights included a keynote presentation by Jon Cullen, CDO of Hero Brands, a portfolio of food and beverage franchises including German Doner Kebab, Choppaluna, Island Poké and Dirty Bones with over 400 locations globally. After discussing some of the issues impacting the F&B sector, he highlighted how the franchise model flourishes even during challenging times.

Attendees were also able to tap into a wealth of expertise during free, one-to-one consultations with industry professionals including specialist lawyers Beyond Law Group, franchise consultants Ashtons Franchise Consulting and funding providers Novuna Business Finance and HSBC. Alongside hosting a series of educational

toe into the water. No matter your passion you are sure to find a franchise that is your perfect match. You will come away, at the very least, having gained a wealth of tips, tricks, and knowledge from franchise experts who have been in the game for years or have been met with exponential success.

Get your completely free ticket below and join us on April 14th & 15th 2023, at the ExCeL in London.

www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk

seminars, the British Franchise Association were on hand to offer impartial guidance on all aspects of franchising.

The Franchise Exhibitions are back for 2023!

Visit: www.FranchiseInfo.co.uk to book your free tickets for The British & International Franchise Exhibition, taking place on 9 & 10 June at Olympia London or The National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, on 6 & 7 October to kickstart your journey to business ownership.

Business travel. Personal service.

ISON Travel delivers corporate travel management for clients that want exceptional service, every time. We are a team of passionate, like-minded individuals, combining our inspired knowledge with state-of-theart technology to produce a level of travel management that delivers, every time.

If your business is dynamic, agile and professional, you need a business travel service to match. That means working with a travel partner that you can trust, who offers solutions that are designed to meet both the immediate and long-term priorities of your organisation.

ISON Travel’s insight covers numerous industries and their consultants each have at least a

decade of experience in their area of travel expertise. These include the marine and energy sector, groups, luxury travel, leisure, and sports and media among others.

By working closely with industry partners, and combining its expertise and insight, ISON Travel negotiates the best rates on behalf of clients.

Our focus is on developing and maintaining effective, long-term working relationships with our clients. From exclusive air fares and hotel rates with added complimentary benefits, ISON Travel continually strive to deliver exceptional value for your business.

Find how the company can help you to look after your people, manage your risk and save you money in the process. Call, email or contact ISON Travel to discuss your requirements and ask for a quote.

Contact T +44 (0)20 3657 9738 info@isontravel.com www.isontravel.com

Experience the World of Learning

World of Learning, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 11-12 October 2022, is the UK’s most comprehensive event for all aspects of Learning and Development. Showcasing a wide-range of solutions in everything from virtual classroom and learning management systems to experiential and classroom learning, the event is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for L&D professionals looking for a complete blend of learning solutions and inspiration.

With new methods and technologies constantly altering the way people learn, organisations need to keep pace with the latest L&D developments. World of Learning offers the unique opportunity to see developments, hear from leading industry experts, and meet face-to-face with learning providers, all in an informal and interactive setting.

The Mental Wellbeing Zone offers an opportunity to discuss mental health awareness and ways of creating healthy, regenerative workplaces in an interactive and informal setting. The Live Demo Zone allows for a thorough assessment of ground-breaking L&D methods and technologies. The interactive demonstrations showcase a variety of providers who will assist visitors in their decision-making on future

strategies and spending.

World of Learning returns this year to Birmingham’s NEC from 10-11 October 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Ashorne Hill, Cinema8, CMC, Frog, Ignition Perfornance, Skern Training & Skills, Sponge, Thinking Focus & Warwick Conferences. Further details can be found on this page and the next. Contact www.learnevents.com

Bespoke Learning Management Systems by Frog: Elevating learner engagement

Frog takes pride in crafting bespoke learning management systems (LMS) and ensures that each platform is tailored to meet the unique needs and requirements of any organisation.

With over 20 years of experience in the education sector, Frog has gained a deep understanding of the intricacies of learning. This knowledge and expertise enable Frog to deliver systems that not only meet the functional requirements of their partners but also resonate with their overall approach to learning.

In today’s world, where remote learning has become the norm, blended learning experiences

have emerged as a popular solution to ensure that learners receive the best possible education. However, achieving a successful blended learning experience is not just about providing access to a variety of

Cinema8 excels at L&D Expo

Cinema8 is a multiaward-winning interactive video platform, allowing users to make professional, interactive videos that turn users into customers, while simultaneously collecting data.

Exhibiting at last year’s World of Learning Conference and Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham from 11-12 October, this world-leading, innovative company showcased its userfriendly interactive platform for the Web 3.0 era. Through expert, free seminars, Cinema8 impressed trade delegates with its powerful 1,000+ design element, AI-led secure video hosting platform.

There is no prior computer coding knowledge required; allowing users to simply drag n’ drop to create memorable storytelling across interactive 360° videos or even VR. With unlimited integrations, this next-generational platform is perfect for retail, commercial, travel industry, educational and across all business sectors. A leading STEM and robotics company recently collaborated with Cinema8, to create a block code training video for primary school children: the HTML integrated video was built seamlessly using the SaaS solution, creating fantastic educational graphics.

During the world-leading Learning & Development exhibition, the Cinema8 team met stakeholders after highly successful live demonstrations of its award-winning platform. With the majority of internet traffic across social media platforms and advertising now focused on video content; Cinema8 is paving the way with its user-friendly, professional interactive video solutions. Companies can create content, live streaming, interactive quizzes/surveys within seconds accessing drag n’ drop clicks. www.cinema8.com

resources and tools. It’s also about creating an engagement strategy that works for the learners.

Frog recognises the importance of ‘getting it right, first time’ and work with their partners each step of the way to create a platform that aligns with their overall goals and tailored to each organisations needs.

By doing so, they ensure that learners are not only engaged but also empowered to take control of their own learning journey.

For more information, contact: hello@frogeducation.com or visit: www.froglms.com/leap

Ashorne Hill attended the World of Learning in March 2022, where our main focus was to gain and share as much knowledge as we could with other professionals. There were many companies promoting digital training, which was great for us as we create all of our digital learning in house, and as a result allowed us to hear of other organisations priorities when creating, tracking, and reporting on learning.

Alongside creating our own content, we also create and facilitate bespoke face-to-face learning sessions at our beautiful location nestled within 35 acres of stunning Warwickshire countryside with onsite accommodation, leisure facilities and restaurant, among a plethora of other amenities.

Our Programmes sit firmly in the Leadership and Management space and our experts are adept at pitching topics and content to a variety of audiences,

from Early Careers to Senior Leadership Teams. We provide interactive and experiential learning, using both inside and outside environments within our grounds to create the best learning journey.

For more information, please call our sales team on 01926 488008 or email: enquiries@ashornehill.co.uk

Thinking Focus has a core belief: individuals, teams, and business units underperform, not by choice; they can't get out of their own way. They get stuck with unhelpful assumptions, self-imposed limitations and beliefs waiting for permission; all of which limits performance. And that’s before you add organisational constraints into the mix.

Thinking Focus places mindset and thinking at the heart of everything they do, and that’s because you significantly improve your results when leaders have the right attitude; they’re more likely to engage their people; they will better transition their people through organisational change. A team is more productive when they feel you have their backs; they’ll be bolder and take calculated risks.

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The brutal reality is before you invest in your people, you need to create an environment of trust and capability to handle the unhelpful inner voices that hold us back.

Thinking Focus is a multi award-winning behaviour change business, working globally with blue-chip multinationals, large corporations, and local government.

They provide mental models, tools and techniques to level up leaders and managers, reduce the cost of change, transform cultures and help senior teams to stress test and define their company strategies – discover more at: www.thinkingfocus.com

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Apprenticeship training and development for better business

Apprenticeships are an excellent way to enhance skills within your business or organisation. Working with Skern Training & Skills, you will benefit from its agile approach to training and business, alongside its team of experts with extensive knowledge of the skills sector who have worked with apprentices for many years. Are you ready to incorporate growth, change and more efficiency into your business?

Skern apprenticeship programmes include; tailormade programmes suited to your business needs, an optional residential behavioural training course, an End-to-End Digital Apprentice Management System

partnering with Bud, Functional Skills supported by BKSB, and an in-depth additional learning needs analysis supported by Cognassist.

Looking to transform your business performance?

Skern is an established and trusted name within training and development and has been transforming business performance, behaviours and leadership for over 45 years. From early careers to executive leaders, its world-class development programmes are co-designed based on your individual needs. Join previous customers Roll-Royce, MINI, BMW, and Babcock, and choose from a course at your own

Driving business value through change management

We are living in times of great upheaval and change, in order to survive and remain competitive, organisations must successfully manage large and complex changes. Building change capability in your organisation is therefore essential, so how can Learning Professionals drive business value with change management?

Change management by definition is applied to a single change, but in order to face the real challenge of change management, building enterprise change capability is a must. Enterprise Change Management provides a structured intentional approach to developing change management that puts learning at the heart of equipping organisations with the capability they need to succeed and thrive through change.

To learn more about Enterprise Change Management, read our article written by Change Expert Steve Ragg –www.cmcpartnership.com/thought-leadership/the-fourways-learning-professionals-can-drive-business-valuethrough-enterprise-change-management

CMC Partnership Enterprise Change Management is something we at CMC Partnership Global have been helping our clients with over many years. We are a leading provider of Prosci Change Management Training, workshops and change support services. If you would like to learn more about building Enterprise Change Management capability, get in touch or visit our website. information@cmcpartnership.com www.cmcpartnership.com

Creative meeting spaces

We make it our mission to fully understand our clients needs, which is why we have created a series of unique creative spaces to break away from the traditional learning and meeting environment. These spaces are designed to encourage delegate engagement in memorable surroundings.

Relax in informal indoor spaces or enjoy the benefits of nature with green, open outdoor meeting spaces. Our spaces include:

Kitchens – Have captivating conversations around the kitchen table. The familiar feeling of the kitchen nourishes concentration, while wall doodles and kitchen accessories ignite curiosity.

Living Spaces – For informal catch-ups or small team meetings. Bright and restful home away from home with armchairs and sofas to break down barriers and let conversation flow.

The Studio – Perfect for idea-generation and interaction. Think chalkboard walls for scribbling down your ideas &

comfy beanbag seating to enter a creative state of mind.

Outdoor Spaces – A serene woodland environment. Connect with nature and consider the mindfulness and wellbeing of your delegates. Escape technology and head out into nature to focus on the task at hand.

T +44 (0)24 7652 3222 hello-conferences@warwick.ac.uk www.warwickconferences.com

Cutting costs or improving sustainability in coding and marking?

Amid a cost of living and climate crisis, manufacturers are battling to try and cut costs, while improving sustainability. Rotech can evaluate your coding and marking processes to help you achieve the best of both worlds.

Often overlooked but hugely important; your production line coding could be a key component to becoming more cost and eco-efficient. Replacing outdated technology and processes will allow you to reduce your carbon footprint, while also removing extra expenses.

At Rotech, we are advocates for newer and greener thermal inkjet printers. The maintenance-free systems, only require recyclable cartridge-based inks that do not contain harmful MEK fluids. Unlike

aging CIJ printers, TIJ does not need regular on-site servicing, reducing the overall lifetime value and environmental impact of travel, extra resources, and spare parts.

Where labels are concerned, the environmental impact is obvious. Not only do they promote waste and limit recyclability, they are costly and currently experiencing supply chain disruption. So, are they always necessary?

site, or a residential course at one of the groups 12 adventure centres across the UK.

Offering a truly immersive experience that is solely unique to every individual, through Skern you can learn evidence-based skills on leadership development, team development, and Levy funded apprenticeship development training. You will also receive an after service consisting of all evaluation data & any evidence from the course outcome quickly after each programme.

T 020 3058 4517

www.skerntrainingandskills.com

How can lessons from elite motorsport unlock business performance?

For most of us the world of motorsport can seem a world away from our day-to-day work and personal development.

However, when you look at it a little closer it starts to sound more familiar. In Formula One you have 10 teams, each who employ between 400-1,000 people and that is not only engineers to deliver performance on track but other departments such as Finance, HR and Marketing.

When you break it down, what effectively you have is 10 SME businesses linked with key partners and investors (ie. sponsors) all looking for success.

So how can we get these same high-performance insights and take what we see on-track and transfer them over to our own personal and business goals?

This is where Ignition Human Performance can give you the inside track. A network of professionals from an elite motorsport background who understand how strategies and results can be improved within companies of all sizes and across many different industries, unlocking business and

human performance.

From taking you closer to the action with Learning and Development Training and Team Building Activities at Race circuits and Team HQs, People Strategy Consultancy and Motorsport Speakers for Corporate events – please visit: www.ignitionperformance.com for more details.

Creating unforgettable learning

Sponge is trusted by the world’s most recognisable brands to provide end-to-end, learning solutions that include L&D Transformation, Content, Platform, and Impact Evaluation. With a 20 year pedigree of leading the industry in cuttingedge bespoke content, Sponge now unites their capability to inspire workplace audiences with a sophisticated, data-led approach and a full-service wrap of technology and consultancy. This bringing together of creativity and engineering, magic and logic, uniquely positions Sponge to be able to deliver unforgettable learning experiences for the biggest brands in the world.

In recent years, Sponge has also targeted Governance, Risk, and Compliance as an area of expertise – acquiring one of Europe’s leading specialist compliance elearning providers to guide this critical area of risk-associated learning. Now, the industry stalwart has unified all its learning products and services under one Sponge brand. This brand evolution follows the learning provider’s recent introduction of an L&D consultancy arm and a new data-driven analytics tool, Sponge Analytics to their growing portfolio.

Sponge’s new brand promise will demonstrate its ability to provide full, joined-up solutions to any learning challenge. With science-backed bespoke content, a sophisticated

data-led approach and a full-service wrap of technology and consultancy expertise all under one roof, Sponge is uniquely capable of creating unforgettable learning experiences for the biggest brands in the world.

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Print & Packaging

Premier Foods Paxo packaging wins award

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offers a greener alternative to labelling – by removing this extra step in production you are both cutting costs and improving sustainability.

Rotech’s team of experts offer support, advice and solutions to all industries wanting to improve the environmental impact of their manufacturing. This will come hand in hand with dramatically cutting costs and maximising efficiency. Now something that seemed impossible isn’t so difficult to achieve after all!

For any further information on Rotech, or any one of our solutions, call +44 (0)1707 393700 or email: sales@rotechmachines.com or visit our website at: www.rotechmachines.com

Premier Foods decided to replace the PVdC coated packaging film on their Paxo stuffing range as part of their commitment to the UK Plastics Pact.

The challenge to the technical team at National Flexible was to supply a film that:

● Provided consumers with a fully recyclable solution.

● Incorporated as much recycled content as possible.

● Matched the sealing integrity and performance of the PVdC coated film.

● Maintained full food packaging compliance.

The resulting replacement film developed by National Flexible in conjunction with the polymer supplier and the film manufacturer, was ‘Highly commended’ in 2 categories at the 2022 UK Packaging Awards held at the London Park Lane Grosvenor Hotel.

The film was ‘Highly Commended’ in the following categories:

● Flexible Plastic Pack Of The Year

● Resource Efficient Pack Of The Year

These awards recognised that the replacement film had 60% recycled content by combining Post-Consumer

Recycled waste (PCR) with industrial regrind, to produce a film which met the Premier Foods commitment to the UK Plastics Pact. Research for the project was over a year in the making and the film was also trialled and approved in conjunction with capital investment in new machinery at the Premier Foods site.

The replacement film also gave the following environmental and sustainable advantages:

● The carbon footprint was reduced by circa 30% thus reducing global warming potential.

● Acidification is reduced by circa 25%.

● Eutrophication is reduced by circa 25%.

● Photochemical ozone creation potential is reduced by circa 25%.

● Water consumption is reduced by 40%.

● Primary energy demand is reduced by 15%.

● Recycled content of the film reduces the use of virgin material by circa 37 tonnes per annum.

● The film is exempt from The Plastic Packaging Tax. Please contact Scott McEvoy on 01274 685566 for more details.

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Suurmond UK & Dynisco join forces

Suurmond UK Limited are delighted to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement with word leading manufacturer of melt temperature and pressure transducers and polymer analysis equipment Dynisco. With their European headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany, Dynisco have been, for many years, at the cutting edge of melt pressure and temperature measurement and Melt Flow Indexing machines.

Our agreement will mean that Suurmond are able to support new and existing users of Dynisco sensors with UK based stock of common units and customer specific sensors.

We will also be supporting Dynisco with expanding their influence in the polymer analyser market.

Polymer analysers allow operators of compounding and recycling lines to get ‘real time’ viscosity values during production.

Founded in 1953, Dynisco is committed to helping customers and providing the tools and services for the polymer industry that give customers a “window into the process”.

Mimaki launches brand new product during insightful, information-packed global Innovation Days

Today’s customers require accurate information that will allow them to validate and if necessary, adjust their process ensuring the products they make meet or exceed their specifications. The information Dynisco provides allows our customers to keep their process consistent regardless of their global locations.

Post-BREXIT Suurmond are delighted to be able to support Dynisco with efficiently accessing the UK market.

Contact: Laurence Fletcher

T +44 (0)1386 423756 info.uk@suurmond.com

Record working dimensions for the new XXL-Box

“After the huge success of the L-BOX and XL-BOX, our compact marking stations, we have been asked on numerous occasions to offer a larger workspace in order to be able to mark large parts,” said Eric B, marketing and sales director at SIC Marking, discussing the launch of the new XXL-Box Laser Marking Station.

Available in 3 basic sizes at a very competitive price, the XXL-Box perfectly complements SIC Marking’s laser workstation wide range of products, which makes it possible to meet all customer requirements in terms of cabinet size.

As its name indicates, the new XXL-BOX station offers record working dimensions (up to 520mm high) as well as great modularity thanks to its 3 standard models (800, 1,200 and 1,600mm wide) and its numerous accessories. The strength of this new product also lies in its ability to adapt perfectly to different customer requirements, illustrating SIC Marking’s extensive know-how in the realisation of tailor-made solutions.

Applied Maintenance Technology Ltd provides reliability improvement services and products utilising Operator

Empowered Reliability® (OER) to make significant advances to process and equipment reliability.

Developed over 30 years our OER frameworks conform to the requirements of Asset Condition Management, driving business-oriented reliability through operators.

OER integrates operators into the maintenance process, involving them in key decision-making regarding plant criticality and priority, and allowing them to undertake simple maintenance tasks. They are integral in collecting data relating to equipment performance efficiency.

Complemented by our range of FETCH® operator-based condition monitoring, we present simple, yet clear information about the condition and performance of critical equipment and assets. This allows the operator to make an assessment of acceptable or unacceptable performance and trigger an appropriate investigation and corrective actions. FETCH then provides experienced engineers and analysts with a full suite of diagnostic tools via the onboard CBM database.

Designed on a machine-by-machine basis, FETCH is a bespoke monitoring solution for a wide range of equipment and machinery. Vibration intensity evaluation provides electrical and mechanical integrity, grease and oil lubrication measurement derives lubrication certainty, and monitoring of process efficiency data provides process assurance for all monitored equipment.

T +44 (0)1925 940566

sales@applied-maintenance-technology.co.uk www.applied-maintenance-technology.co.uk

“The XXL-BOX is ideally suited for the classic use of its large working volume, but also enables the project manager at SIC Marking to offer tailormade solutions for more complex large-volume marking applications,” said project manager, Nicolas E, highlighting the flexibility of this new product through a large number of accessories.

“Automatic three-dimensional axis, automatic loading system, loading drawer or turntable are just a few examples of the applications proposed by our technical teams to meet our customers’ needs.”

www.sic-marking.co.uk

Fourth online education and networking event, Mimaki Innovation Days, was held for customers and industry peers on 21-23 February

Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has recently announced that a new solution was officially launched at the company’s highly anticipated Global Innovation Days online event. Designed to ensure its customers can run cutting-edge, productive businesses and meet the latest demands of the sectors they serve, this new solution is sure to generate huge interest and excitement within the industry.

From 21st to 23rd February, Mimaki hosted customers, influencers, and prospects during its fourth Innovation Days event. With the inevitable buzz of the new product announcement, combined with another packed programme of fascinating webinars focused on hot topics for the industry, this Innovation Days event was extremely popular with its many worldwide delegates, once again.

“Innovation Days has been a highly successful initiative for all who attend due to the variety of information shared and the unique chance to gain insights into the worldwide print market. This year was another opportunity to see and hear from

Mimaki’s team from different corners of the globe, bringing that international industry perspective to individuals in the comfort of their own office or home,” Danna Drion, General Marketing Manager at Mimaki Europe explains. “On the second day of this eagerly awaited event we launched a brand new Mimaki solution. This printer breaks new ground for Mimaki technology, being the first of its kind to be added to our product portfolio.”

“The technology focused sessions highlighted ways in which Mimaki printers can enable more efficient, automated and sustainable production –all of which are process improvements that are at the forefront of everyone’s agendas this year and beyond. We also collaborated with some remarkable Mimaki partners and friends, such as Neenah Coldenhove, FESPA, and Dutch artist, Martie Dekkers. With these speakers and others, we aimed to offer attendees a number of highly engaging panel discussions.”

The full Innovation Days programme can be viewed here: innovationdays.mimaki.com

For more information about Mimaki’s products and services, please visit: www.mimakieurope.com

SUSTAINABILITY TOD AY

Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry

Online wastewater analysis for the determination of Mercury (Hg), Arsenic (As) & Selenium (Se), at trace concentrations, using Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry.

Hg, As & Se are considered environmental priority pollutants and the determination of these metals in wastewater from industrial sources is a challenging application. In recent years wastewater treatment plants have been installing technologies to capture and remove the metals.

The efficiency of these treatment processes needs to be monitored using accurate analytical systems.

Some examples of industrial processes that require wastewater monitoring for these elements include:

t Thermal Coal Power Generation (FGD wastewater)

t Oil and gas refineries (Produced/ Desalter Water)

t Smelting plants

t Semiconductor fabrication

t Incineration wastewater

t Chor-alkali plants

The targeted sample matrices are often highly challenging so any online approach must be capable of handling a variety of complex waste waters.

Benefits of online analysis

It’s widely accepted that online analysers

offer some major operational and cost benefits compared to traditional laboratory approaches including:

t Improved efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of the data

t No gaps in the data set (24/7 capability)

t Realtime results (with alarm feedback)

t Lower operating costs and labour savings through automation

t Improved worker safety

Online analysers from PS Analytical

PS Analytical offers 2 fully automated online wastewater analysers for these applications:

t PSA 10.226 Online Hg

t PSA 10.256 Online Excalibur (for As/Se)

Both systems employ AFS as a means of detection, which offers a number of benefits in terms of analytical performance:

t Ultra-trace limits of detection

t Wide analytical linear working ranges

t Lack of chemical interferences

t Inexpensive running costs

t Ease of use

These analysers represent the third iteration of our online offerings for aqueous liquid streams. Both systems have some similarities including:

t Touch screen PC

t Multiple sample streams including grab samples

t Self-cleaning sample filtration.

t Very Low reagent and utility consumption

t Typically, 5-7ml of reagent is required per sample

t Online digestion and sample preparation

t Customisable alarm output options

For more details, contact us at: psa@psanalytical.com

UVT monitoring optimises dosing in drinking water plants

To start 2023 another batch of UV254 analysers are being shipped to multiple sites in County Kerry, this is a follow on from the success of Photonic Measurements in 2022 having many UVT analysers installed at Irish Water sites.

Photonic Measurements continuous measurement systems are being used at raw water inlet to monitor UVT, a key indicator of the organic content of water. Photonic Measurements are giving the plant controllers access to real-time data for more efficient, economic and environmentally friendly control of their process. The early diagnosis of the change in water quality is key to predictive control, allowing accurate measurement prior to dosing and flocculation means reducing wastage. Photonic Measurement’s goal for 2023 is to continue to work across Ireland and the UK, and to

expand our global network while continuing to provide a high level of customer service for existing clients.

The water industry is moving toward net-zero and sustainability through digitalisation and automation, our UV sensors and IRIS controller can be linked with SCADA, telemetry or IoT to give a comprehensive overview of water quality.

Find out more at: www.photonicmeasurements.com or call on +44 (0)28 4457 2316.

Commitment to Carbon Neutrality – Level Blue

By Xavier Mear of Lhoist UK (pictured)

As a lime manufacturer, Lhoist recognises that the nature of its operations has the potential to influence the ecology and communities around its facilities. Owning and operating a diverse range of geological deposits and manufacturing facilities across the world, means that the responsible use of these natural resources, and the protection of the surrounding environment, has been a natural part of its operations for a long time.

We understand the responsibility we bear towards sustainability and acknowledge the interests of our customers in understanding how we plan to contribute, identify opportunities, and structure ourselves to be part of the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable-growth economy.

There are also aims to establish standards with a common, robust framework on carbon accounting rules, and incentivise industry towards cleaner technologies and reducing CO2 emissions.

Carbon capture Sustainability means taking responsibility with long-term vision but technical hurdles remain. Abating lime carbon emissions is very challenging for a process that generates inherent emissions from the chemical transformation of limestone to quicklime.

It is recognised that the ultimate goal for Lhoist needs to include carbon capture and storage/ utilization schemes since even a zero-carbon fuel source would still associate lime manufacture with a CO2 release.

Of course, a way of tackling carbon, is to reduce and avoid CO2 emissions where possible, whilst any remaining parts can be offset to generate carbon neutral products. Here we invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

What does LEVEL|BLUE® mean for you, our customers?

LEVEL|BLUE® is our answer to deliver for our customers carbon-neutral reagents, and as of January 2023, all UK products will be carbonneutral by reducing CO2 emissions where it is possible and offsetting the remainder with carbon reduction projects in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas protocol.

These reduction projects are certified by Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard and support the UN Sustainability Development Goals.

Moreover, you, our customer, will be in a position to report your Scope 3 Emissions neutralisation when using

our reagents, and we will provide you with internationally recognised certification that will demonstrate your support and efforts on carbon neutrality.

3 Scopes of Emissions

The Greenhouse Gas protocol divides the CO2 emissions into three scopes:

t Scope 1 Emissions – Direct emissions that come from sourced owner or controlled by a company, eg. running vehicles.

t Scope 2 Emissions – Indirect emissions from purchased electricity consumed by a company.

t Scope 3 Emissions – Emissions that a company is indirectly responsible for across its value chain, eg. from buying products from its suppliers, and from its own products when their customers use them.

How does LEVEL|BLUE® work?

In line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, we have brought together the necessary hard data over the years to measure all emissions from our UK facilities. It enables us to offset the exact amount of still released CO2 emissions from our production by investing in certified carbon reduction projects.

The specifications, quality and consistency of Lhoist UK products remain unaltered and their ordering process also remains unchanged, as all products from Lhoist UK will conform to LEVEL|BLUE®

For further information, please contact: gwyn.watkins@lhoist.com or scan this QR code.

Pump Manufacturing Company of the Month

Celebrating 76 years’ service to industry

In this issue of Sustainability Today we are pleased to announce PEMO PUMPS as our Pump Manufacturing Company of the Month.

PEMO PUMPS is a brand of Perissinotto S.p.A. and was founded in 1947 by Antonio Perissinotto. Initially the company focused on the aggregates sector and specifically on washing silica sands, where the need to move large quantities of water and sand led to the development of a design for pumps that would resist abrasion. We spoke with Massimo Ghio, Sales Area Manager at Perissinotto S.p.A. PEMO PUMPS, who unravelled the company’s history to us in more detail.

“In the post-war period, driven by the construction boom, our pumps began to be used in marble and granite cutting processes, where sand is part of the abrasive mix. In the early 1960s we made considerable changes to the modernisation and development of our products which then in the 1970s enabled us to enter new markets when new challenges opened up to us that included moving into the steel industry. We then continued our expansion into the 80s with the design and production of pumps for the chemical and wastewater treatment sectors.”

This extensive history favoured the development of new models of centrifugal pumps for the company. Combined with double-speed motors that were used to feed filter presses, where to this day, PEMO PUMPS continues to be a sector leader in with its vast range of various models, designed according to customers’ needs.

The 2000s welcomed the third generation which further promoted the growth of the company, and thanks to technical innovations and the use of new materials – that are increasingly resistant to abrasion and corrosive agents – this confirmed the uniqueness of PEMO PUMPS products. And, of course, a large amount of gratitude goes to the work of the company’s technicians who are always ready to meet and understand the needs of the customer.

Fast forward to today, and PEMO PUMPS is

manufacturing at the top of its game, going from strength to strength each new year.

“In 2023, in addition to celebrating our 76th birthday and the 42 thousandth PEMO pump placed on the world market in more than 100 countries, we have set ourselves a very ambitious goal, namely to make ourselves known and appreciated in the French and English markets as well. However, we are not completely silent in these two countries as we already have several pumps installed, mainly in the aggregates, tunnelling and stone processing sectors, where our pumps are used for transferring slurry and for feeding filter presses,” added Massimo.

In attempt to continue growing the brand, future participation in the European trade fairs Bio360 EXPO (Nantes), Pollutech (Lyon), The World Biogas Expo and RWM & Letsrecycle Live in Birmingham have all played a massive part in introducing the PEMO brand not only to operators in the biogas and biomethane production chain, but also to all sectors where robust and indestructible pumps are required.

PEMO’s technology involves centrifugal pumps with semi-open impellers and anti-clogging volutes that enable the transfer of highly viscous substrate containing fibres, filaments and large solid parts.

“The use of our pumps in this area has numerous advantages over the

more commonly used single-screw pumps, and in particular, thanks to the use of our ‘HARDALLOY PEMO’ wear-resistant superalloy maintenance intervals become very long – even 5-6 years,” said Massimo.

Alongside its brand development and marketing, PEMO has largely invested into the development of its headquarters in Vimodrone, which covers an area of 12,000m² and employs around 70 employees. This means that the entire production cycle of the pumps takes place at its own premises and under its own control and management. “We would like to point out that all the material for our pumps is cast at foundries located in northern Italy, with which we boast a 10 year partnership and an almost perfect relationship and affinity. This allows us to have a very high level of quality, which places us at the top of the market,” added Massimo.

In addition to those already mentioned, the main sectors where PEMO PUMPS are currently preferred include:

t Anaerobic digestion processes: used in the biogas production sector, where its pumps are used to load and recirculate OFMSW to anaerobic digesters

t Ceramic industry: where the liquid slip has highly abrasive characteristics as it combines a high concentration of solid product and a temperature that can reach 80ºC

t Chemical industry: where its pumps can be customised with highly corrosion-resistant materials, they are often preferred for their robustness in applications where the mixture contains solid particles

t Paper industry: where paper pulp has to be transferred to the various production stages

t Painting plants: where paint can be pumped at medium to high pressures

t Food industry: where the washing of vegetables and products often requires the circulation of water with soil or other impurities to the final treatment

t Fertiliser plants: with a focus on the Green Economy.

In closing, Massimo added, “We are proud that our range of

pumps include different types of flow rates up to 2,000m³/h and pressures of up to 24 bar. We have a wide range of models with rubberised bodies and impellers, or in our PEMO HARDALLOY superalloy with high abrasion resistance and hardness up to 800 Brinell, which guarantees excellent abrasion resistance even with fluids with very high concentrations of solids and pressures up to 24 bar. Finally, please note that PEMO PUMPS can provide the maximum abrasive particle size that the pump can transfer and the concentration of solids in the fluid for each of its pumps.”

www.pemopumps.com/en/

EMEX The Net Zero & Energy Management Expo Review – Top Exhibitors

Net Zero & Energy Management

EMEX, held at London’s ExCeL from 23-24 November 2022, is THE Net Zero and Energy Management Exhibition for all professionals wanting to create a low carbon, energy efficient and sustainable future in their organisation. It is the largest community of Energy, Sustainability, Facilities, Operations and Climate Change professionals joining forces to provide visitors with practical knowledge, innovative solutions and latest learnings from successful implementations of energy-saving projects and Net Zero strategies.

From the bottom up, it empowered visitors to succeed in their journey to Net Zero. There was a packed programme spread across four free-toattend seminar theatres –Carbon & Energy Management

Strategy – Sustainability & Net Zero – Built Environment & Transport – Energy Future & Flexible Networks. Here, visitors could review best practices, sharpen their plans and source new solutions.

Visitors were able to take the time to talk to exhibitors and sponsors and learn about some great products, services and innovations. Reducing the amount of energy your business

Great compressed air giveaway launched for March

ENERGAIR, the sustainable compressed air management arm of CMC, has dedicated the entire month of March to giving away not products or services, but knowledge in a bid to help manufacturers cut energy costs and carbon emissions as the UK heads towards net zero.

uses could have just as profound an effect on the bottom line as the sales team exceeding targets.

EMEX returns this year to London’s ExCeL from 22-23 November 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 two.

www.emexlondon.com

From the 1 March, ENERGAIR is offering manufacturers in the UK and US free 30 minute online video consultations with one of their compressed air specialists from parent company CMC, the global experts in compressed air control, performance and monitoring solutions.

During the consultation, participants will learn how to create simple strategies to cut their business’s compressed air wastage and increase profit, reduce compressed air asset-related carbon emissions by 30%, and deliver greater accountability of their compressed air assets.

On ENERGAIR’s decision to give away its time and knowledge, its Business Manager, Pete Tomlins, comments, “It’s no secret that the cost of everything is going up, particularly with regards to commercial energy, and there has never been so much pressure on manufacturers to cut costs and carbon emissions.

ClearVUE.Business is a leading consultancy service that offers energy and carbon management solutions to global businesses. As energy markets worldwide become increasingly volatile, companies face mounting financial pressure, making it essential to take ownership of their energy management through thoughtful reduction strategies. ClearVUE.Business’ energy management platform, ClearVUE.Zero, offers data insights into an organisation’s energy and carbon consumption, enabling businesses to identify areas of opportunity and savings across their entire portfolio.

ClearVUE.Zero’s Energy Management Module (EMM) empowers organisations to scrutinise their energy consumption and cost data down to individual circuits and assets such as lighting, HVACs, water pumps, compressors, and more. This level of insight enables businesses to safeguard themselves against market volatility while capturing long-term sustainability

gains from increased efficiency. Additionally, ClearVUE.Zero’s Carbon Management Module (CMM) enables businesses to accurately calculate and report their carbon footprint transparently, accounting for their scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions in line with globally recognised standards.

We invite all EMEX attendees to visit our booth and explore how we can support their sustainability journey. From procurement to risk mitigation, increasing efficiency, achieving sustainability, and providing the right advice, GPG and its associated group of companies help global organisations and businesses succeed in their energy, climate, and sustainability goals. Join us at EMEX and let us show you how ClearVUE.Business can partner with you to achieve a sustainable energy future.

T +44 (0)3 300 300 200 www.clearvue.business

Time and time again, we’re seeing manufacturers miss easy wins when it comes to decreasing their environmental impact and increasing their bottom line, so we’re trying to put that right by demonstrating to compressed air users what is now possible.”

Those interested in gleaning as much knowledge from experienced technicians at the 40 year old firm have until 31 March to do so. Bookings can be made directly via: http://bookameeting-uk.energair.com

For more information on ENERGAIR, visit: www.energair.com

Save energy, carbon, time & money

www.whatsthepayback.com is a FREE-to-use website where users can quickly obtain costed payback on investment calculations for an everexpanding range of energy and carbon reduction technologies.

Our approach simplifies the building energy audit process, allowing any user, from homeowner to energy professional, to use the site and obtain meaningful results.

The software presents users with energy savings opportunities, and it enables users to action these by linking recommendations to a network of approved suppliers.

Energy/carbon saving calculations are built on data supplied direct from suppliers and installers, providing detailed energy-saving results bespoke to each user.

In a few clicks, users can create fully editable word documents which present findings in a clear succinct format detailing payback on investment opportunities.

The sites use Life Cycle Cost Analysis to calculate

More Air, Less Energy

HPC KAESER’s range of compressors are so energyefficient that by going yellow, you’ll turn your operation green

www.hpccompressors.co.uk

payback estimates which are of particular interest to businesses and energy professionals looking for detailed investment advice.

Technologies currently include solar PV, heat pumps, lighting, boilers, CHP, roof insulation and more. We are continually adding new technologies and suppliers to the site as well as expanding Net Zero and energy efficiency automatic report generating capabilities.

www.WhatsthePayback.com

Specific Power: How to save energy & costs

HPC compressors are designed to ensure they save customers on energy costs. How? By having the best ‘Specific Power’.

Specific Power (SP) is the ratio of total energy used by the compressor and its compressed air output (at a stated pressure). The lower the SP, the greater the efficiency, and savings.

Taking HPC’s SM13 Rotary Screw Compressor’s @ 6 Bar, we can see the SP is 6.4 KW/m³/min: 8.56kW (Total Energy Used) ÷ 1.34m³/min (Compressed Air Output) = 6.4 KW/m³/min (SP).

Equivalent non-HPC compressors typically have a higher SP, exceeding 7.0 KW/m³/min.

How does this save you money?

This is how the cost saving is calculated: SP x Total Volume Compressed Air x Cost Per kWh = £. And this means that investing in a compressor from HPC saves you money in the long-term. In fact, HPC saves customers up to £25,000 in electricity costs per year.

If you are looking for a compressed air solution, then speak to an HPC Authorised Distributor or contact HPC directly. We will show you how choosing HPC can save you money and turn your operation greener. www.hpccompressors.co.uk

EMEX The Net Zero & Energy Management Expo Review – Top Exhibitors

Turn your steam into savings

At the EMEX Expo 2022, the feedback from attendees to the Heliex Power team was clear; unprecedented cost increases are making it harder than ever to balance the day to day running of industrial plants with planning for a low carbon future.

While times have been tough for industry, Heliex Power has found its Twin Screw Turbine (TST) has, in some cases, been the difference between having to pause or shut down production. Why?

Heliex Power’s TST optimises plants by harnessing the power of saturated process steam and generates low-cost electricity via their patented steam screw expander technology. The outcome? Electricity which can be used onsite or sold to the grid.

Heliex Power has over 80 units in operation in a wide range of industries including Medical Waste Incineration, Agriculture, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Chemical & Pharmaceutical, Industrial Waste Incineration, Food & Beverage, Timber, and other specialist applications. To date, Heliex Power TSTs have helped clients save over 4.8 million kWh of power and 3.9 MTe of carbon!

Invisible Systems

Invisible Systems is one of the UK’s leading Internet of things providers. Focused on enabling clients to achieve their sustainability goals, Invisible Systems offer the I-System, an intelligent solution made up of smart sensors and their online data platform, Real-Time Online.

Processing over a million records each day, the Manchester-based business supports industry giants such as Greggs, the NHS, Balfour Beatty, and Disney. With the IoT system priced from £7.50 per month for shipping, install and maintenance, Invisible Systems also makes smart monitoring accessible for SMEs.

The system can monitor pretty much anything, from energy usage to temperature, from asset performance to air quality and even legionella

For those looking to harness the potential of their waste heat and steam it is not too late to act.

A Heliex Power TST is easy to install or retrofit with a small footprint and requires little to no operational downtime. The TST is also covered by a full warranty and servicing as standard to ensure plants continue to maximise their potential.

To find out how you can turn your steam into savings, contact our experts via the link below.

www.heliexpower.com

New potential for saving energy and costs

Regal Rexnord/Nicotra Gebhardt presents COPRA, a new plug fan system with special characteristics specifically tailored to the requirements of data centres and applications for ventilation and air-conditioning. COPRA features three strengths that previously seemed almost impossible to combine: compactness, high system efficiency and high power density. The aerodynamically redesigned aluminium impeller has an advanced 3D geometry. The drive is a particularly short internal-rotor motor, whose hub does not obstruct the airflow in the impeller. As a result, high efficiency is achieved despite the conveniently short axial length. In combination, the new plug fan deliver static system efficiencies of around 70% and more, with maximum power density. And thanks to the new system’s low installation losses, this advantage applies especially to even in tight

installation spaces.

Another important reason to choose COPRA is its good part-load performance, since fans do not usually run at full load. The system shows its strengths here too, delivering maximum efficiency. Especially when used in multiple wall configurations (fan grids), its compactness in axial length offers clear advantages. So do its particularly small diameters for high airflows. Thanks to these properties, COPRA can save considerable costs not only in new installations but also in energy modernisation.

T +44 (0)1709 780760

www.nicotra-gebhardt.com

At IP Enclosures UK, quality is paramount

All electrical enclosures are manufactured in Europe using high-quality materials and manufacturing processes. Each enclosure is engineered to suit relevant standards, ingress prevention, design forces and the environment.

compliance.

Within Invisible Systems data platform, Real-Time Online, you’re able to automate reports, understand your environments and even set threshold alerts, enabling proactive action to be taken should anything look out of the ordinary.

Are you facing a challenge to increase energy efficiency for your organisation?

Datore can help you shed light on energy management with analytics and AI. “With over 20 years of experience in the built environment sector, we help businesses better understand their energy and facilities needs and find areas for improvement,” says Graham Perry, Commercial Director.

ECOsmartAI powered by Datore is a software as a service that monitors and analyses data about energy consumption, generation, reconciliation, Net Zero, and SECR.

The software can be customised to the specific business needs and integrated into any existing software solution already used. “The industry is awash with energy platforms that capture information and produce dashboards. We take this to the next level by adding the ability to quickly integrate code or Machine Learning models that would actively monitor your estate and even automate decision making through direct instruction back to the onsite BMS,” adds Perry. “Equally, it was important to ensure that clients with a simple requirement for monitoring were catered for at a cost that made the ROI quick and easy.”

Contact us at: info@datore.co to discuss how ECOsmartAI can help your organisation reduce energy bills and carbon footprint.

All in all, the I-System by Invisible Systems is a solution that arms you with the data and insight your business needs to operate efficiently, achieve net zero and create healthy environments as standard. Contact www.invisible-systems.com

One of the key strengths at IP Enclosures UK is the ability to meet and satisfy a wide variety of project requirements. A large catalogue of offthe-shelf enclosures and accessories is available for ready-to-go solutions. In addition, their team of experts work closely with technical teams for larger-scale projects to develop end-toend outcomes including modifications to existing designs or creating entirely new designs from scratch.

Depending on your application a wide variety of materials are available, including powdercoated galvanised steel, 304/316L stainless steel, GRP, and marine-grade aluminium. All Electrical Enclosures conform to the strict industry standards of IEC62208, IEC/EN/AS60529 and UKCA for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies.

Whether you are looking for control panels, battery storage or data and network enclosures, IP Enclosures UK has the expertise and experience to meet your needs. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service set them apart as a leader in the global electrical enclosure industry.

Aim for high quality and ask for genuine IP Enclosures.

Contact

T 01527 433383 www.ipenclosures.co.uk

Specialist Road Construction Machinery Company of the Month

Your partner on the road ahead

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we are proud to announce Dynapac as our Specialist Road Construction Machinery Company of the Month.

Established in 1934 as AB Vibro-Betong: a vibration compactor innovator, the company renamed as Dynapac in 1973. Dynapac, now part of the FAYAT Group, is a leading global producer of ground-breaking soil and asphalt rollers, light equipment and pavers for construction companies, dealers and end-customers in the public sector or commercial sector. Based in Karlskrona, Sweden, with production facilities in Europe, South America and Asia: Dynapac has a strong global presence through its regional sales and service offices.

Recently, Dynapac has been in the news for their innovative electric rollers and pavers that are helping their customers and the industry reduce carbon emissions and meet new regulations. However, Dynapac is also paying close attention to improving efficiency of fossil fuel powered equipment with technologies like the PROTAC spray paver and SEISMIC, as Seby Joseph, Global Marketing Manager, explains, “SEISMIC is a unique and intelligent technology, that automatically enables the soil roller to determine the optimum frequency of any compacted material. The process is achieved using an advanced data flow from the SEISMIC Compaction Meter to the onboard machine control unit, which regulates the machine’s hydraulics. SEISMIC senses the characteristics of the material and calculates the optimum frequency required for the best compaction results. Fuel consumption is reduced by up to 55% during job completion, with overall heightened productivity of up to 40%. The increase in efficiency also brings with it more sustainable advantages, like reducing the carbon footprint by up to 55%. Due to lower frequencies, noise levels are also reduced for the benefit of the operator and those in the surrounding areas.”

On the paving side of the business, the new PROTAC spray paver uses technology that integrates the spray feature into the machine. The spray unit is easily activated and controlled via a robust and userfriendly touch display directly on the control panel. The SD2500CS PROTAC applies emulsion using highprecision spray nozzles. The controlled spray pressure reduces mist generation to a minimum, safeguarding the operator and environment. Featuring a 2100l emulsion tank the PROTAC can go from 0.2 up to 1.6kg/m² in spray density.

The Z.ERA program at Dynapac is helping accelerate a continual push towards an emission-free workplace in construction, with a range including two rollers, electric

paver and three models of electric vibratory plates.

The latest addition to the portfolio is the electric City Paver SD1800W e. The electric drive comes with a highly efficient three-phase permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) that provides 55kW of power to the hydraulic system. In terms of paving autonomy, and depending on the type of job, application, and intensity of the work cycle, the SD1800W e offers up to four hours of rugged performance with one single charge. Charging is done with a provided CE-compliant Type 2 plug for 400V, 6-32A, 1.4-22.0kW AC. It takes approximately three hours to charge from 5% to 80% at 400V 22kW (AC) or 40 minutes from 80kW (DC.) The SD1800W e is the perfect choice on busy construction sites, with reduced heat, vibration and zero air and oil filters: this is a smooth-running machine. Showcasing at Hillhead Expo 2022, industry experts were impressed with this latest addition to the Dynapac family.

To view the full machinery range, see the website below or contact the Rugby Dynapac office:

T +44 (0)330 678 0185

info.uk@dynapac.com

www.dynapac.co.uk

www.dynapac.com

EMEX The Net Zero & Energy Management Expo Review – Top Exhibitors

Control & save energy

Every building is unique! Each has a variety of HVAC infrastructure & controls, but also a range of stakeholder relationships.

LightFi

LightFi provides cost-effective & easyto-install solutions for commercial buildings that reduce energy consumption, improve indoor air quality and enhance occupier comfort. We can help you transition to net zero by automating your HVAC systems, using our wireless IoT sensors.

With LightFi’s solution, office managers can augment the capabilities of their existing HVAC, allowing more precise ventilation control based on real-time data. Our sensors detect occupancy levels, temperature, humidity and indoor air quality, enabling the building to automatically adjust ventilation rates

2G Energy

2G Energy AG is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and solution providers of Combined Heat Power (CHP) systems with a turnover in excess of €200m.

Each building will need to reach net zero. We help buildings efficiently deliver a comfortable and productive space that occupiers can enjoy – by focusing on the ventilation.

https://lightfi.io

Based in Heek, Germany, 2G manufactures its own engines from 20kWe up to 550kWe, and container solutions up to 2.5MWe.

2G offers CHP supply only, full turnkey and asset care packages through its subsidiaries and partners in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.

2G Energy Ltd, the UK subsidiary, has installed and provides full service support to well over 200 biogas/natural gas

to meet the needs of occupants. The right amount of ventilation improves indoor air quality and thermal comfort.

Using LightFi, building managers have been able to cut energy bills by 25% with on-demand ventilation control. This is a must have solution if you are looking to get your real estate portfolio to achieve the net zero targets.

We know each building is unique, and implementing change can be challenging, but we’re here to help.

LightFi offers pilot projects and expert guidance to help make the transition easier for owners and occupiers looking

to improve occupier experience and deliver on net zero goals.

https://lightfi.io

hospitals, anaerobic digestion plants, manufacturing and industrial sites. 2G has a strong focus on R&D to maximise life cycle benefits for our customers.

Key benefits of a 2G solution include:

t My-2G – Cloud-based portal for client/2G remote access, transparency, trend analysis and reporting.

CHPs across the UK/Ireland. Since our incorporation in 2011 we have grown our specialist team to over 35 full time employees and this is expected to continue.

2G UK projects range from 20kWe to 15MWe across leisure centres, hotels,

t 2G Master Control System – client/2G visualisation & control of complete scope of supply, eg. steam boiler, absorption chiller, exhaust heat exchanger, etc.

Call Ian Forsyth: i.forsyth@2-g.com or Martin Kenzie: m.kenzie@2-g.com or call 01928 718533 for further information.

London Climate Technology Show Review – Top Exhibitors

Connecting global climate technology stakeholders for a sustainable future

London Climate Technology Show, held at London’s Olympia from 19-20 October 2022, is the UK’s leading climate tech expo and convention, providing an exclusive platform for the entire global sustainability value chain. The event helped industry stakeholders to network and contemplate upon the course of action to mitigate climate catastrophes through sustainable business solutions, innovative products and advanced technology. The event offered an enormous gathering for two consecutive days for global industry stakeholders to connect with potential partners for achieving their net-zero commitments.

The event made a huge impact on the industry experts and innovators as it witnessed massive sponsorships through virtue of various key industry players with the likes of Honeywell, KEBA, CGF, Inspired PLC, Volvo, Normative, Bezero, Chloros, Airly, Undo, KBR, Appyway and many more.

Apart from this, the event featured a colossal exhibition space for key climate tech players from across the globe to showcase their latest innovations, sustainable products & solutions to a multitude of audiences from the UK and the rest of the world. The key exhibitors included leading

Why bother measuring your company’s carbon footprint?

One of the most effective ways to get on your net-zero journey is to measure and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions emitted by your organisation. Calculating your entire operational carbon footprint will help you to set realistic targets that align to climate science.

Reducing your environmental impact will also improve business resilience against climate risk, gain competitive advantage, improve reputation, save costs, secure funding, and attract and retain talent.

brands like Emissis, Carbonstore, Simble, Earthood, Arena and other emerging startups.

London Climate Technology Show moves this year to London’s ExCeL from 26-27 September 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Carbon8, Compare Your Footprint, LnkIT & Mr Bug. Further details can be found on this page.

https://climatetechshow.com

carbon dioxide. The technology improves the chemical and physical properties of the residues and generates a carbon-negative product that has multiple applications such as in building materials. The process can be applied to many different residues including those from Energy from Waste, paper recycling, or cement manufacture.

Over the years, Green Element environmental management consultancy noticed that many organisations would love to become more ‘green’, but were held back by the time and financial barriers. They used over 20 years of sustainability experience to develop Compare Your Footprint, a comprehensive carbon calculation software that helps companies of all sizes and industries to better understand their impact, set targets & reduce costs.

“Before Compare Your Footprint, we were paying tens of thousands on consulting fees to Carbon

Footprint our business. We’ve now saved over 90% on fees and got a better understanding of our data.”

–

Nick Mabbutt, Sustainability Manager at All About Food.

Get started and access free resources: www.compareyourfootprint.com/solutions/ Readers get a special 20% discount off the first year of subscription. Use code SUSTAINABILITYTODAY20 when registering.

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scalable, requires lower up-front investment, and can be deployed on-site, treating residues at their source and drawing on the carbon dioxide captured directly from the flue stack.

Carbon negative treatment for industrial residues utilising CO2: inside the Carbon8 Systems CO2ntainer.

Carbon8 Systems (C8S) has developed a world-leading Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) process based on Accelerated Carbonation. This, circular solution, is used to treat industrial residues, while permanently capturing waste

C8S’ technology treats residues that would otherwise be landfilled, captures waste carbon dioxide, and creates sustainable, valuable products, with a significant cost saving. The technology is proven at industrial scale and was licensed, in 2010, for the construction of three centralised plants in the UK. In 2018, C8S developed a modular containerised solution; the ‘CO2ntainer’. This plugand-play system is flexible,

Climate tech journey

Gathered from around the world, entrepreneurs, thinkers, investors made this London Technology climate show a resounding success. Proudly showcasing the innovations fronting the climatetech revolution, they reminded us that reducing carbon emissions is a partner’s play. LnkIT recently embarked on the climate tech journey, after decades spent in cloud architecture and systems engineering. They were here to launch CarbonLnk, their first carbon and energy monitoring intelligent platform. It automates the difficult process of calculating ESGs across the value chain and displays data in a simple and easy way.

Aimed at the manufacturing, distribution or transport industries, the software captures accurately, in real time data from plants, buildings, or vehicles and securely via Carbon time lock for accountability. Its smart energy monitoring tool saves companies on energy costs. The innovation is in the smart AI function which creates energy profiles, energy loss heat maps, suggests energy savings strategy and calculates ROI of Green technology investments. With partners such as Earthood, the world’s leading carbon auditor, UN certified and Teeside University, a leading digital transformation and Climate technology research centre, they aim to develop ground breaking energy solutions such as HydroGen, an ondemand hydrogen producing kit for combustion engines currently in development.

M 07852 517367

info@lnkit.co.uk www.lnkit.co.uk

With over 20 years of awardwinning research, containerised and centralised propositions, and numerous clients across various industries, C8S are the first company to have successfully commercialised a mineralisation CCU technology that can treat hazardous industrial residues.

For additional information

please contact: Ffion Rolph, Strategy Director at: ffion.rolph@c8s.co.uk or James Evangelou, Business Development Manager at: james.evangelou@c8s.co.uk

T +44 (0)1634 763821 http://c8s.co.uk/

Heroes come in many shapes and sizes and in the case of Mr Bug they come in the shape of Devonborn wriggly mealworms that are transforming the nutritional landscape of dog treats, a sector traditionally associated with low grade meats, shameless fillers, salt, sugar and a plethora of synthetic nasties.

Mr Bug’s rural insect farm breeds plump, nutrientdense mealworms that offer more calcium than milk, more B12 than salmon, more iron than spinach and all 9 essential amino acids! More importantly still Mr Bug is starting to foster urgently required jobs to a rural sector too often starved of progressive pioneering businesses.

As a fervent believer in the circular economy, Mr Bug feeds its increasingly revered grubs on Cornish bran, a vitamin-rich by-product of local wheat milling which makes a truly digestible and healthy monoprotein. The resulting frass (mealworm poo) acts as a ‘at one with nature’ fertiliser that supports the next wheat harvest.

Currently the environmental impact of pet food

production is far from satisfactory, equating to the total environmental impact of a land mass twice the size of the UK.

In stark contrast, mealworm powder with its distinctive nutty twang mixes seamlessly with ‘real food’ ingredients like parsnips, peanut butter, apples, beetroot, honey & turmeric.

Contact www.mrbug.co.uk

Powering the energy system of the future

Solar & Storage Live, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 18-20 October 2022, is the UK’s most forward-thinking, challenging and exciting renewable energy show. The event celebrates the technologies at the forefront of the transition to a greener, smarter, more decentralised energy system.

The exhibition is the UK’s largest renewable energy marketplace, hosting over 150 exhibitors from across the globe, generating solutions to help power the energy transition. This is where key stakeholders within the energy value chain are brought together with the innovators and disruptors to showcase their technology and service solutions needed to enable change at this critical time.

Old supply and demand models of power have already undergone a fundamental change due to technological advancement. In 2018, solar contributed to 31% of global generated power & will only increase along with co-located technologies. However, the electricity produced by renewables is not always completely dependable, especially solar

Solar & Storage Live Review – Top Exhibitors

Increase your sustainable technology with UK Greentech

UK Greentech is known as one of the UK’s most vital Green Energy suppliers. Distributing quality branded renewables products throughout the country, UK Greentech stocks thousands of products from the world’s leading manufacturers.

being largely dependent on the weather. This is where storage comes in – stabilising the fluctuations in supply and demand.

Solar & Storage Live returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 17-19 October 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Bee Solar Technology, Green 2 Delivery, Power Capacitors, Solarport Systems, Solar Proofing Solutions, Spotless Water & UK Greentech. Further details can be found on this page & the next.

www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/solar-storage-live

Available from your local UK Greentech are a number of solutions on Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems that can be designed using its own in-house design capabilities and delivered via its fleet of vehicles to anywhere in the UK.

Its years of extensive industry experience ensures customers

Introducing the Heliomotion Solar Tracker

Are your buildings future proof? Are you concerned about massively increased energy prices? Are you worried about climate change and your carbon emissions?

Introducing the Heliomotion Solar Tracker – the efficient, innovative and intelligent alternative to roof-based solar panel systems – winner of ‘Best Sustainable Product or Technology Award’ from Build It magazine in 2022. Quick to install, no scaffolding or heavy lifting equipment required. Heliomotion was designed in Finland and is manufactured in England, from top grade steel and aluminium.

Unlike roof-based solar panel installation, solar tracking systems follow the sun from sunrise to sunset every day. Not only do they turn, but they tilt to mirror the sun’s angle as well. Because they are dual axis, in the UK they generate around 40-45% more electricity than a static ground-mounted or roof-mounted solar panel installation, which is only optimal for the middle few hours of the day. Systems are ground mounted using either a custom steel plate and ground anchors, which we supply, or a concrete plinth. Ground anchors are more eco friendly and

they are receiving the best possible service from industry experts. Boasting a wealth of knowledge on all products such as Solar PV, Heat Pumps, Car Charging, Solar Lighting, Voltage Optimisers, and Battery Storage, whether you’re a trade or industry customer, you can be sure to receive the best and most accurate renewables products for your solutions.

UK Greentech was a stand

can be installed in less than an hour. If necessary, they can be removed, and no trace is left. This graphic (below) shows you exactly why Heliomotion generates more power than an equivalent roof top system.

out exhibitor at Solar & Storage Live 2022, where the team relished the many opportunities that the show offered to establish new connections with future customers and industry professionals, as well as showcase all its latest stocked products.

Contact

T 0333 207 6688 enquiries@ukgreentech.co.uk www.ukgreentech.co.uk

Heliomotion systems can be used singly or in multiples, either on or off grid. Systems are available in both green and silver powder coating and we usually have them in stock.

System benefits:

t Complete solar energy solution to produce your own electricity

t Straightforward installation (you can do it yourselves if you have some spanners!)

t No scaffolding required

t If you move, you can take it with you

t Premium quality

If you are relatively handy, you can install a system yourself in a few hours, but you will need a competent electrician to install the wiring and inverter.

We can supply complete packages which include the system, panels, inverters, solar immersion diverters and battery storage if required.

Our website includes a wealth of information about the trackers, panels, inverters, batteries, pricing, planning and electricity company regulations. The documents page will give you access to all the data sheets, assembly guides and operation manuals. You can also see photos of multiple installations around the UK and elsewhere. Please get in touch with us by phone or email to talk about your solar PV requirements.

T 03333 034366 sales@beesolartech.co.uk www.beesolartech.co.uk

Solar Proofing Solutions

Solar Proofing

Solutions is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of solar panel proofing products designed to prevent birds from getting underneath panels and causing damage and reducing panel efficacy.

Our range of proofing solutions are designed to protect solar panels in any environment, from commercial or domestic installations to large scale farms. Our unique range of products provide immediate, long lasting, and effective protection for solar panels. Many of our solutions can be removed by technicians allowing ongoing access for servicing, maintenance or repairs.

Our best selling products include:

t Solar Panel Proofing Mesh – High quality mesh supplied on 30m rolls, available in galvanised or PVC coated.

t Solar Panel Mesh Clips – Our solar panel mesh clips are now available in 2 versions, permanent push-on fixing or removable screw-on fixing – Available in boxes of 60, ideal for 30m of mesh.

t Solar-Flex Proofing Spike – A unique proofing spike that quickly matches any roofing profile and provides a secure a clean looking protection.

t Avi-Shield Proofing Spike – A high quality UK made proofing spike that protects gaps under solar panels up to 100mm.

Visit our website for our full range of products: www.solarproofingsolutions.com

Solar & Storage Live Review – Top Exhibitors

Cost-effective renewable energy equipment

Solarport Systems is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of utility-scale solar, modular solar and BESS mounting systems. Powered by UK manufacturing and driven by innovation, quality engineering and extensive industry expertise, Solarport Systems produce high quality, cost-effective mounting systems that are easy to install.

Solarport Systems were the proud sponsors of and stand out exhibitors at Solar and Storage Live Expo UK 2022. Dave Tattershall, Managing Director, delivered a talk on ‘Design and technical considerations for utilityscale ground mount systems’, alongside the rest of the Solarport Systems team who revelled in the chance to talk all things solar and BESS to new customers and other like-minded professionals as well as showcase some of their products.

From solar PV to battery installation, Solarport Systems have the solution for all ground conditions. The customisable nature of its systems allows installers to seamlessly integrate numerous foundation options to suit all terrains – including slopes of up to 45 degrees. Designed to navigate the most challenging of site conditions, all products are quality assured and backed up by only the best customer service and support.

The national and eco solution to ultra pure water

Aglobal focus on a greener world has led to an increase in the reliance on alternative energy sources such as solar power. Choosing Spotless Water as a supplier will help to build an effective, forward-thinking eco solution by providing ultra pure water with the lowest environmental impact.

One notable product revealed at the Solar & Storage Live Expo was ‘Modular’ – the off-the-shelf solar mounting system that makes site planning, design and installation easier than ever. Modular is a twin-post, 2-in-portrait ground mount system for sites with a total output capacity of up to 1 MW. Modular is designed to utilise most panel sizes on the market, use 5 different foundation options and is held in stock for rapid distribution nationwide.

Contact T 01308 800501 enquiries@solarportsystems.com www.solarportsystems.com

Solar panels, whether in place on a home or larger scale in dedicated farms, require regular cleaning every 6 months to maintain their effectiveness. Each panel loses approximately 50% and, in some cases, up to 90% of its energy generating ability if this regular clean is missed.

Spotless Water’s national growing network of filling stations offer a more sustainable option in terms of the filtration processes. Their ultra pure water is chemical-free, adhering to Water Regulation 5 to guarantee the best practice and a cleaner environment for everyone. Plus,

Green 2 Delivery

Transport is the UK’s largest producer of greenhouse gases. With the UK government setting a net-zero goal of 2030, the logistics industry needs a shake up, and huge changes are needed in order to meet sustainability and zero emissions targets.

the water doesn’t conduct electricity or cause corrosion, extending the lifespan of solar panels and ensuring the safety of operatives during the cleaning process.

Spotless Water has set its sights on becoming the industry leader in sustainable practices within the water tech industry. Their headquarters are run entirely on solar energy, and they achieved carbon neutral status in 2020. Spotless Water is dedicated to improving processes that contribute to a greener environment.

For more information on Spotless Water and the benefits we provide, contact us at: info@spotlesswater.co.uk or call us on our 24 hour hotline 0800 35 76 76.

Power Capacitors Ltd are specialists in Power Quality Products and Services, having supported our customers’ route to net zero for 50 years. Acknowledged as a market leader in the UK, our reputation for service and reliability is second to none.

Whenever & wherever electricity is generated, transmitted or consumed, Power Capacitors Ltd has a solution available which supports the connection and increases the system efficiency with the obvious commercial and technical benefits. These include Power Factor Correction, Harmonic Filters, Energy Storage Systems and both Low- and Medium-Voltage STATCOM systems.

Our supply partners are predominantly Northern European, offering the reliability and lifetime that is expected of operationally critical power system components. Most systems are designed and manufactured at our Birmingham factory; the flexibility to offer the optimum solution maximises the benefits to our customers in every case.

Our site services team supports this with the survey, installation, maintenance and upgrade of all products covering the whole of the UK from the head office in Birmingham.

Our client base includes Blue Chip companies, Multinationals, and SMEs involved in manufacturing, processing, building, finance and healthcare – our efficiency improving products are found everywhere electrical power is required!

Whatever your project, wherever in the UK it’s located, get in touch to learn how Power Capacitors Ltd can support and accelerate your energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects.

Contact: Stephen Monkman, Area Sales Manager

M 07368 225423

T 0121 708 4511 sales@powercapacitors.co.uk www.powercapacitors.co.uk

WWEM & AQE Review – Top Exhibitors Environmental monitoring events

WWEM, the Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring show, took place from 12-13 October 2022 at the Telford International Centre, marking 10 years of events. The 10th event was both virtual and inperson and focused on instrumentation and services for water and wastewater process monitoring.

Last year, WWEM ran side by side with the 12th International Conference and exhibition on air quality and emissions monitoring allowing visitors the chance to attend either conference for free both under one roof. WWEM offers a technical programme aimed at keeping

Detect it with UV

As the global water industry moves towards environmental sustainability through digitalisation, we at Photonic Measurements are automating water quality analysis to reduce chemical dosing and carbon footprint by enabling access to data remotely therefore reducing mileage. Our production team are busy building units for drinking WTPs across the island of Ireland, where plant operators are using our probe to get real-time UVT measurements to identify any changes in their process. This allows for predictive correction and maintenance; early diagnosis means early rectification.

We also have exciting projects in the pipeline for monitoring final effluent at WwTPs using our continuous monitoring system made up of the IRIS controller, UV254 probe and flowcell, giving access to discharge data at each site. As well as this we are working with water companies to meet monitoring criteria for Combined Sewage Overflow requirements to meet the environmental authority’s targets using real-time data.

you up to date with the latest trends, regulations, methods, techniques and technologies and offers a variety of great environments for industry leading stakeholders, suppliers and regulators to showcase their products, offer advice and network with new and potential customers.

E-commerce and home delivery have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many retailers moving their stock out of high street stores, and into online-only ordering systems. With this in mind, delivery figures in the UK have increased rapidly, meaning more delivery vehicles on the road, and more fossil-fuel emissions being produced.

Co-Founders, Lee Sibley and Jason Atkins, launched Green 2 Delivery in 2021, with one clear goal – to develop the UK’s first nationwide, fully electric 2 person home delivery service, by the end of 2024.

Through a collaborative and transparent business approach, the Green2 team have developed industry partnerships with large names in

Co-located with WWEM, AQE, the Air Quality and Emissions show, is an in person event that focuses on Instrumentation and services for air quality and emissions monitoring. AQE offers a technical programme aimed at keeping you up to date with the latest trends, regulations, methods, techniques and technologies. Furthermore, you can also network with all industry stakeholders including suppliers, regulators and end-users from industry that need to monitor, test and analyse air quality and emissions.

Both shows move next year to Birmingham’s NEC from 9-10 October 2024. This is our pick of the best

sustainable retail, and offer fully tailored delivery solutions to retailers of home furnishings, solar and energy products, and electrical goods.

For retailers that are keen to improve on their ESG rating, an electric delivery solution offers a refreshing alternative to traditional diesel models.

To find out more, get in touch today: sales@green2.delivery

Our water quality instrumentation is applicable in many processes whether you’re monitoring drinking water, waste water, assessing water filter integrity and even UV disinfection systems effectiveness. We’re happy to tailor make solutions to a variety of challenges.

Find out more at: www.photonicmeasurements. com or call on +44 (0)28 4457 2316.

exhibitors from last year’s events, listed here in alphabetical order: ENOTEC & Photonic Measurements. Further details can be found on this page. www.ilmexhibitions.com/wwem www.ilmexhibitions.com/aqe

Industry leading process gas analysers impress

ENOTEC has been a leading manufacturer of process gas analysers for more than 40 years. The UK ENOTEC sales team were on hand at the AQE EXPO 2022, to showcase the latest gas-sensing solutions. These robust analysers are suitable for process measurements in power plants, cement plants, biomass combustion, gas/ oil, paper and pulp and many other sectors.

The ENOTEC experts, Sean Turner and David McKeown, showcased the latest OXITEC 5000 O2 and COMTEC 6000 O2/COe analysers, complete with precision-driven measurement capability, for reliable combustion control in flue gas conditions. The InSitu measurements are quick, with reactions recorded in less than one second. These cutting-edge analysers are manufactured at the German in-house facility and compliant with ISO 9001.

The probe insertion depth is variable up to 3689 mm depending on duct sizes and requirements, with many configurable options such as filter types and interfaces. With QAL1/ MCERTS and SIL2 (1oo1) certification, these analysers are an ideal solution for process control and CEMS applications. They are highly resistant against plant vibrations and aggressive gas components and

as the sensors are located in situ in the process, no extraction is required.

ENOTEC was established in 1980 and has grown to become a world-leader, specialising in high-quality process gas analysers. With an excellent reputation for gold standard products and an expert aftersales team, these products offer accurate measurements with low cost of ownership.

For more info, see the UK Sales office details below:

T +44 (0)844 247 0102 enotec.uk@enotec.com www.enotec.com

Supporting a sustainable future

Reduce emissions. Net zero 2030. Reduce energy dependency. Now or Never. 1.5 Degrees. Heading for a climate disaster. Governments must act now. New energy strategies. The cost of climate inaction.

These are just some of the soundbites from the news in recent weeks as the acceleration to net zero 2030 goals speeds up. With rising energy costs across the globe putting pressure on household and commercial expenses, and the actions of Russia in Ukraine emphasising the need to reduce energy dependencies from overseas, harnessing energy from the Earth’s elements is in full focus.

start in many different areas – monopiles, ladders, walkways, boat landings, guard rails and rotor heads – each of which can compromise the overall integrity of the structure. Protective coatings that can be applied to prevent corrosion from developing, or halt its progression, are essential to providing long term asset protection.

And as we have seen in many other industries, a major consideration to the ideal protective coating is surface preparation. The need for aggressive blasting to apply protective coatings is a burden in these confined & hostile environments, let alone the contamination to surroundings. Preventative coatings that can mitigate this issue are a major step forward, combine that with ease of application & minimal manpower and offering benefits to time, long-term protection, costs and production.

One brand paving the way to simpler futures is Easy-Qote; a brand on a mission to change the way corrosion prevention is viewed, and conducted, with it being applied simply as a patch.

Earlier this year the UK published its strategy for increasing energy independence. Nuclear, wind, solar and hydrogen all play a part in that with strong targets to achieve by 2030; hydrogen capacity to double and solar to increase by up to 5 times the current outputs. The Offshore Wind target is to generate 50GW of energy by 2030, currently sitting at 11GW. These are ambitious targets and that sort of commitment is going to take some serious infrastructure installation projects.

The UK are not alone in the push to renewable energy, especially offshore wind. The USA conducted an offshore wind lease sale off the coast of New York, fetching over $4 billion, a major step in the US push to renewable energy. In March we saw a new study reveal that the Asia-Pacific region’s wind energy sector could soon account for nearly a quarter of their power this decade, with China set to be the largest market by 2030. And in the same time the Government of India announced funding for a offshore wind energy test facility by India’s National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE). Since the conditions in Indian waters are different to those experienced in Europe, there is a need to perform testing to ensure wind turbines are designed for their best performance.

The future of offshore wind is looking bright, and busy. But to make this energy truly sustainable, preventative asset protection is vital to ensuring longevity.

The push to offshore wind is to take advantage of the power of the wind produced at sea, moving at a much higher and more consistent speed thanks to the open space and absence of structures. What is a benefit to production, however, poses a logistical disadvantage to construction and maintenance along with an aggressive corrosive environment. These increased offshore developments will see stronger winds and bigger waves, beneficial to production, but adding pressure to not just the installation phase, but ongoing operation and maintenance.

In this corrosive environment a wind turbine can see corrosion

With traditional approaches we would see a variety of materials and equipment brought to site: surface preparation tools, coatings and application tools, rope access equipment and PPE. In the case of Easy-Qote, one individual or small team is armed with a wire brush and a roll of patches. Simply brush loose corrosion away, apply the patch and return to base. No blasting is required avoiding the all-important issue of environmental contaminants. Overhead costs will be greatly reduced with transportation and manpower costs down. Instead, protection is immediate and with a service lifetime of 25-30 years, the asset can now reach its full potential with long term protection.

These ambitious targets for 2030 will take swift and dedicated action, and it should be done with longevity at the core. A sustainable future is not just working with greener energies and renewable sources, but it involves extending the lifetime of assets and existing infrastructure, so that they can carry out their duties long beyond what the environment might normally allow.

Put simply, with Easy-Qote, we are committed to helping the wind energy industry reduce failure from corrosion issues, improve productivity, longevity, and as a result, make renewable energy truly sustainable.

Laura Hall, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Seal For Life Industries

Somaieh Salehpour, Vice President Technology and Strategic Marketing, Seal For Life Industries info@sealforlife.com www.sealforlife.com

CSG: Waste management

Engaging with a specialist waste company can help businesses reduce overheads and increase profitability. That’s the view of Helen Bentham, National Accounts Manager at leading waste management company CSG, who said many businesses squander manpower by double-handling waste.

Helen said, “One of the fundamental mistakes we often see is businesses treating their waste as household waste when, in reality, it needs to be viewed completely differently. Businesses tend to get bogged down in segregation as you would at home with a bin for every single waste stream. Trade waste is not so much about that. Of course, it is important to segregate waste, but the fundamental principle should be to eliminate as much waste as possible.

“The first thing we do when we visit a new customer is to conduct a waste mapping exercise and determine where waste streams can be eliminated or reduced. We’ll then look to streamline the disposal of the remaining waste and examine whether some materials can be reused

or recycled. The savings can be very significant.”

Helen said engaging with a waste specialist has other benefits rather than just the bottom line, including obtaining accreditations, such as ISOs, and impressing customers when they visit site.

CSG offers a total waste management solution that stretches well beyond collection and disposal. Combining a range of waste management disciplines such as hazardous waste removal, industrial cleaning, emergency response and waste system maintenance, CSG minimises the amount of waste that ends up going to landfill.

www.csg.co.uk

MP visits GJF Fabrications

Aldridge-Brownhills MP Wendy Morton arrived at the Chase Link, Brownhills manufacturing plant to discuss its ongoing investment developments and growth strategy. After being given a tour of the plant, she was thrilled to see how GJF has adapted its production processes post-pandemic.

Wendy commented, “I was delighted to meet Dougie and the team, they are a valuable employer in my AldridgeBrownhills constituency and provide a respected service to their clients. I very much look forward to visiting again in the future with the Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street.”

Established in 1988, GJF’s main services include the design and manufacturing of steel Hooklift containers, compactors and skips. Serving leading waste companies such as Biffa and EMR, as well as disposal and treatment, offshore oil and gas services, as well as local authorities, GJF is proud of how it has navigated itself through COVID-19 surviving the challenges, supply chain shocks and general economic uncertainty.

Mr Craig said, “We were delighted to

welcome Wendy back to our Brownhill’s site. We were fortunate enough to rely on investor support in securing steel alongside the Government's support package that allowed us to keep our customers happy.”

He also went on to thank MP Wendy Morton for her response to a request for help in recruiting workers with correct skills. “The solution provided in conjunction with Walsall Council and Walsall College provides a framework to support ongoing growth. We look forward to building on this throughout this year and next,” added Mr Craig. www.gjffabrications.co.uk

Ulster Shredders

Ulster Shredders, leading supplier of industrial shredders, have kickstarted 2023 with officially opening their Research & Development Facility at their headquarters Cogry Works in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland.

“Customers are at the forefront of our business, and we wanted to take the extra step in providing them with a ‘testing before investing’ service. Seeing in believing & with the addition of the Research & Development test centre we will continue to give our customers confidence that in choosing an Ulster Shredder they can be assured of the quality & consistency of our products,” said Sales & Service Director, Paul Atkinson. Adjacent to the existing 40,000ft2 manufacturing facility housing their dedicated CNC machine shop & assembly area the 5,000ft2 building has been commissioned & designed to facilitate the testing of products that can be safely viewed by their customers to see the shredded output. The R&D facility houses the full range of shredders, conveyors and hoppers.

Ulster Shredders produce a range of shredders & ancillary items tailored to meet the needs of their customer requirements. With the new facility, the model & shredding chambers can be configured in a manner to demonstrate pre & post shred materials & throughputs & give their customers a tangible output of their infeed materials ensuring when investing in an Ulster Shredders they can do so confident that the equipment can meet the needs of their business.

To read more about Ulster Shredders’ new Research & Development Facility, visit: https://ulstershredders.com/ulster-shredders-opensnew-research-development-facility/

Dust Suppression Specialists

Marsh Machinery has its DustCube range of all in one dust suppression units. Available on skid frame, road legal tow trailer, and off road site trailer, with various sizes of cannon and water tank combinations on offer. Available to purchase new and from our used stock. We also offer rental short and long term. We cover the whole of the UK.

Recycling Shredders Company of the Month

Expert shredders keep the nation shredding

Sustainability Today is delighted to award Mach Tech Services with our coveted Recycling Shredders Company of the Month Award for outstanding waste recycling shredders.

Mach Tech Services was founded in 2004 by Managing Director, Joe Hoyle, Operating Director, David Ingham, and the late Colin Wood, as a service company for industrial shredding machinery. One of its partnerships is with Austrian company Lindner Recyclingtech; this leading specialist business offers award-winning Lindner machines to recycling industry sectors. Mach Tech can supply static shredders, plants and mobile shredders to businesses.

The waste recycling sector is under scrutiny as the UK moves rapidly towards a more sustainable future. Plastic film made of polyethylene and polypropylene is often the villain in recycling, with its short product life cycle accounting for at least 40% of global waste. There is a need for efficient, robust plastic recycling and the latest Lindner Jupiter BW shredder is the best model on the market: the Superhero of shredders.

Showcasing the Lindner Jupiter BW at the K 2022 Düsseldorf Expo, Lindner Recyclingtech proudly demonstrated the shredder’s prowess to interested delegates. The latest Jupiter series expertly handles plastic film recycling for downstream NIR sorting processes. This primary shredder has a powerful countershaft drive that releases powerful rotational energy, meaning less overall energy is consumed. This precisiondriven machine has a long service life, with minimal maintenance costs, making this a smart investment. With robust duo cutting counter knives and scrapers cutting plastic film into A4/ A3 sizes, this is a state-of-the-art shredder for rigid plastic films. The new Jupiter BW is fitted with mesh screens, easily accessible for manually adjusting to different sizes.

Mach Tech has an impressive 27,000ft2 facility at its headquarters in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The premises has a world-leading parts facility,

storing everything from nuts, bolts, washers to cutting tools. With an unrivalled range of parts for shredding machinery across the UK, Mach Tech is a one-stop shop for all your shredding needs. Within the facility, are fully operational servicing and fabrication workshops, paint shop and a dedicated sale and customer care team.

We caught up with Lorenza Falcini to find out more, “Mach Tech has always been a service inspired shredder specialist business and the sole arm of pioneers Lindner recycling tech for the UK.

“We supply static shredders & plants and mobile shredders. Our products range across alternative fuel solid recovered fuels (SRF), refuse derived fuels (RDF), waste wood, plastics, paper and metals recycling.

“We are able to offer the complete solution for all shredding needs, from consultation to installation, repair, & maintenance, all carried out by a team of experienced and dedicated recycling industry engineering and sales specialists.”

In addition to the Lindner range, Mach Tech remanufacture machines, giving extra life to equipment, helping businesses maintain equipment in the manufacturing supply chain for longer. With full servicing and repair, available on Lindner and all other shredders across the UK and Ireland from expert engineers, Mach Tech have deservedly earnt the reputation as a complete solution waste recycling shredder business. No job is too small or large, with the fully equipped parts facility range.

The award-winning Lindner range is robust and reliable, offering companies peace of mind that these shredders can recycle quickly and safely. The Jupiter BW has a torque-limiting clutch, quickly protecting against drive unit damage, when foreign objects obstruct. Precision-driven sensors guide the controlled powering down of the shredder to safeguard components.

Mach Tech is committed to excellent design engineering and has added a precision engineering department to its Oldham facility, Lorenza tells us more, “We have a longestablished department at HQ dedicated to precision engineering.

“From involvement in projects at the design stage to tool design and manufacture, and even mass-produced component parts, our engineers’ vast experience allows us to share with our clients bespoke advice regarding the material used, design and production, as well as problem solving.

“Having our own in-house precision shop also allows us to manufacture parts for shredding machines if and when required.”

Mach Tech has an impeccable record for recruiting and retaining excellent staff, as demonstrated through its dedicated mobile machinery sales staff: on hand for any queries or support across the mobile machinery sector.

Lorenza was also proud to tell us about the apprenticeship scheme, “After a two year apprenticeship scheme, our first apprentice is now working with us as a trained Mechanical Engineer. With the added bonus of being trained directly from Lindner as well.

“By training the next generation of engineers, we are continuing to offer the same dedication to service and products that are unrivalled in quality and endurance.”

Alongside the Oldham facility, there is a sales office covering the southern sales and customer care area, offering quality specialist advice and support across all sectors.

Mach Tech prides itself on offering outstanding customer service, as Lorenza outlines, “We have an open-door policy which allows interested parties onto our existing customers’ sites to see our products in application and gives the freedom to speak to existing customers about the product and our services that we provide.”

Hamilton Waste and Recycling in Scotland is a leading recycling business and needed a shredder for mixed waste on its site, they were delighted with the Lindner shredder provided by Mach Tech, as Hamilton Waste and Recycling Manager, Ken Chrystal, elaborated, “It’s now more important to us than ever to invest in the best technology, which can keep up with the pace at which our business is growing. Mach-Tech Services and Lindner Shredders fit well with our practice. We look for overall reliability in a machine, limited downtime and long-lasting wear parts and we feel that our Lindner shredders have lived up to exactly what we were sold.”

The Hamilton Waste and Recycling team rated the professionalism of Mach Tech from the initial sales enquiry, through to expert installation and dedicated after-sales team.

Mach Tech endeavours to work at only the highest-level: always offering consummate professionalism and compliance.

T 01706 838246

sales@machtechservices.com

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UNISIG’s approach to automating surgical instrument manufacturing

As surgical instrument manufacturers pursue greater throughput while facing increased labor costs, automating the medical instrument manufacturing process has become a necessity. However, integrating automation into the gundrilling process for drilling deep holes in extremely precise surgical instruments in lights-out operation is a major engineering challenge requiring more than simply pairing a robot with a deep-hole drilling machine.

The right machine, tools and process must all come together to create small holes with extreme precision in difficult-to-machine materials such

as titanium and surgical stainless steel. More importantly, the entire system must flow from a unified concept where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

To meet these challenges, UNISIG developed its UNE6-2i-750-CR dual independent spindle gundrilling machine. The UNE6-2i is capable of gundrilling hole diameters ranging from 0.8-6mm in part lengths measuring up to 30 inches with depth-to-diameter ratios from 20:1 to more than 100:1. The machine has a maximum combined drilling speed of 28,000rpm and a 3,000psi (207) bar programmable flow-based coolant system with

dedicated pumps for each spindle to ensure precise coolant pressure control.

Automating hundreds of cycles of precision manufacturing, however, is not possible unless the overall operation is considered from the outset. Surgical instrument manufacturing is a sequential process: parts must be loaded into the machine in a particular way for specific operations that happen in a specific order.

Workpiece length, shape and configuration determine where it is gripped by the robot when loaded into a machine, moved from spindle to spindle for drilling, residual cutting fluid removed, and returned to the pallet. Where a part is gripped impacts where it is clamped for drilling to ensure accuracy. Every variable along the process chain must be considered and accounted for, and the calculus is detailed and complicated.

Then there are unique customer needs and requirements. The equipment and process must accommodate a variety of part families and hundreds of parts to increase runtime and efficiency. Operators must be able to change over part types and programming without calling in an automation specialist, and the entire process must be controlled from a central interface. Add to the mix that everything must be packaged in as small a footprint as possible, and the scope of the engineering challenge comes into focus.

UNISIG’s approach to solving these problems, however, results in targeted automation that enhances the existing benefits of gundrilling, ensuring a solid foundation for reliable processwide automation.

At its core, the automated UNE6-2i is a purposebuilt machine with automation embedded in its design, not added as an afterthought. Flexibility and adaptability are maximised by a harmonious, interdependent mechanical, software and operational planning scheme.

To meet size constraints, a 6-axis robot was embedded in the machine with a pallet system on the backside of the machine, allowing easy operator access from the front to setup the machine without compromising ergonomics. The configuration enables quick setup changes between prototype and proving operations and full production runs.

The robot automatically repositions the workpiece from the front of the first spindle into the rear of the second spindle without operator input. The process of drilling a part from both ends in a single-piece flow is unique to UNISIG. Workpieces with enlarged features on one side are loaded from the rear of the collet, solving a common problem in gundrilling medical surgical instruments with full automation.

Control of the UNE6-2i and a computer are consolidated into the Human Machine Interface (HMI), a menu-driven touch screen system for easy, intuitive operation. Training and operator engagement with the system is significantly reduced due to user-friendly UNISIG controller menus and prompts.

UNISIG’s comprehensive and integrated approach to automating medical part manufacturing is a vision that sets it apart in the industry. It’s more than drilling the impossible hole. It’s a commitment to understanding and to the research that drives continuous improvement and innovation for automated part production at its full potential.

Further information on all machines and the complete UNISIG machine programme is available at: www.unisig.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter (@UNISIG). You will also meet us at the EMO 2023 show in Hannover, Germany, from 18-23 September.

Stay ahead of the competition with the StopTite Industrial range

At Stoptite, its mission has always been to manufacture StopTite products to the highest standards and quality by using the most innovative and advanced technology available.

Since it began, StopTite’s range of products have grown year on year. Whether you’re looking for a product to help you with thread locking, retaining, gasketing, or sealing of any mechanical assemblies, StopTite ensures its products will keep you at the top of your game.

The StopTite’s Industrial range that is manufactured and shipped within the UK has grown to include Threadlockers, Retainers, Pipe Sealants, Multi Gaskets, and Adhesives, all of which offer

thousands of applications across almost any industry sector, including all types of product lines. These come in uniquely colour coded categories, cover various strengths, and certified ISO 9002 compliant. The StopTite

Industrial range is of the highest quality and built to withstand any temperature range from -50°C to 200°C+.

New In, customers can also now buy Drip-It© Eco – Adjustable Gravity Feed Oilers. Its Eco Range oil system makes it completely environmentally friendly and because all Drip-It Oil reservoirs are made of recyclable highimpact plastic, they can withstand most industry conditions inside or out. These are available in convenient 2Lt and 5Lt sizes.

If you’re interested in more StopTite products and services, see below:

T 01584 874220 sales@stoptite.co.uk www.stoptite.co.uk

100 years of business for Kingston Engineering

Kingston Engineering is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke power screws. Based in Hull, the company offers a vast selection of materials and specifications designed to suit their clients’ requirements.

With a history dating back to 1919, Kingston Engineering has specialised in manufacturing right Hand/left Hand, single/multi-start, cut thread Power Transmission Screws and Nuts for over 60 years. Adaptable for mechanical power transmission, their products conform to the standards of British, European and American requirements. All of Kingston’s products meet ISO 9001-2015 accreditation and are examined thoroughly during the manufacturing process.

Kingston Engineering’s screws can be used in a range of applications across multiple industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear energy, the chemical and medical fields. The company works closely with both suppliers and end users to provide the best purpose-built screws possible, with

Klüber Lubrication

Maximum processes safety with optimised lubrication

In the chemical industry the demand for speciality lubricants continues to increase due to higher demands on processes and the extreme conditions involved. Conventional lubricants can become dangerous when exposed to oxygen, aggressive or cryogenic environments, but our speciality lubricants have a positive impact on plant safety by resisting high temperatures and corrosive or solvent media.

By helping our customers select the right lubricant for the right application it is possible to extend the service life of components and support plant availability/uptime and reduce maintenance times for gas compressors, air compressors, fasteners used on flanges, ball valves, pump bearings, mechanical seals, and gear boxes.

Klüber Lubrication manage lubrication for customers by offering a site wide overview with all lubrication points mapped and assessed by our experienced engineers. Our World Class Lubrication programme is geared towards autonomous maintenance, increased efficiencies, lower operating costs, a reduction in emissions, lower consumption of cleaning agents and less lubricant wastage.

Using a Klüber Lubrication energy efficient lubricant can result in typical 5-10% energy savings across many applications typically gearboxes and compressors. Unlike other lubricant manufacturers that claim to have energy efficient products we measure and prove.

T 01422 205115

sales@uk.kleuber.com

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customers across the UK and the US. The current directors have more than 100 years of experience between them and are continuously engaging in plans to help the company become global leaders in screw manufacturing.

T +44 (0)1482 325676

sales@kingston-engineering.co.uk www.kingston-engineering.co.uk

EagleBurgmann is a leading international specialist in industrial sealing technology. We combine innovative technologies, digital solutions and our passion to create sophisticated and reliable sealing systems. Our products and comprehensive services are used wherever the key requirements are reliability and safety. Our portfolio includes mechanical seals and seal supply systems, magnetic couplings, carbon floating ring seals, expansion joints and gaskets, packings and extensive services. We are dedicated to sustainable sealing solutions that help entire industries becoming greener and more efficient.

As an ISO 9001 Quality Approved and Certified

company, we are truly recognised for our quality of product. As well as provide all the necessary resources for a long-lasting partnership to meet all our customers’ requirements.

At CHEMUK 2023 we are collaborating with our sister company Klüber Lubrication and on a partnering stand together with Hayley247 at The Water Equipment Show in Telford. These events will allow us to share our capabilities with clients and potential users across many sectors of UK industry.

Contact T 01236 782266 Molly.sweeney@eagleburgmann.com

The next generation in steel

Suppliers of steel and the art of good quality fabrication is often overlooked when it comes to looking at a fine piece of architecture or an iconic building. The creation and evolvement of our ever-growing global landscape usually starts with considerable varying elements of steel fabrication. The skill in understanding and application of steel processing, steel fabrication and surface finishing are paramount in delivering criteria-met scopes of work throughout industry.

Toomers Ltd pride themselves on completely servicing the requirements from all corners of industry; from multi-million-pound infrastructure schemes to supporting local community projects. Steelwork that has passed through the doors across the two state-of-theart facilities is integrated into bridges, theatres, iconic and historic buildings across the world. The ‘Quality Steel Fabricators’ collaborate with leading industry providers. Forging partnerships with a dependable supply chain enables Toomers to do this with the quality, reliability and efficiency that their clients have come to rightfully expect.

Toomers Ltd was established in 1982 by Colin and Elizabeth

Toomer. In 2014, came the second generation. The Toomer brothers, Richard, Harry and Jack drive the

business forward with energy and limitless ambition. “From humble beginnings 40 years ago,” says Richard Toomer, “we have grown every year & now produce well in excess of 10,000 tonnes of steel components a year.”

Managing Director, Richard, has full knowledge of the operation, as he himself was an apprentice in his earlier years while working ‘on the tools’. Now tasks for Richard are very different, with his attentions being very much focused on business strategy and a forward-thinking mind-set. “The direction of our business will always be dependent on industry

Hörmann high speed sectional doors keep things moving at Audi

Helping to accelerate the movement of vehicles through a busy handover bay, six high speed sectional doors from Hörmann UK have been installed at Audi in Bradford. The installation was carried out by Hörmann partner Crucial Engineering and formed part of a retrofit programme, with the new doors being chosen specifically as they provide high speed operation, security, and excellent thermal efficiency.

Replacing a previous complex installation of a sectional door plus a high-speed door fitted to each entrance and exit, the installation of the Hörmann doors solved the operational issues created by this set up and provided Audi with a simple, fast solution.

Three ALR F42 aluminium glazed doors were installed at the entrance to the handover bay, with three SPU F42 sectional doors being fitted to the exits. Constructed from a lightweight, yet strong, aluminium framework, the ALR F42 glazed doors consist of large, clear glazing panels bringing maximum light into the working environment and creating an

unimpeded view. The glazing panels include the unique Hörmann DURATEC coating which protects the panes from scratching and damage caused by cleaning over the long-term, providing a permanently clear view.

The SPU F42 sectional doors have a hardwearing Stucco textured interior finish, with a micro grain exterior creating an elegant surface finish to complement the building’s modern façade. The doors are all coated with RAL 9006 White aluminium.

For further information on Hörmann UK’s visit Industrial Sectional Doors Industrial Doors from Hörmann (www.hormann.co.uk) or call 01530 516868.

Freightcover.com: Insurance expertise at your fingertips

Whether you’re a freight forwarder, a goods owner moving general cargo or your car or household goods while emigrating, Freightcover’s recently upgraded website makes the whole process a whole lot easier. As an online brand of A&B Insurance, Freightcover has been operating for over ten years. Its website is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure a simplified user journey and second-tonone functionality.

Mark Evans, marine account manager at Freightcover, says, “Our new look website enables clients – whether Freight Forwarders or general shippers – to secure insurance for general items online, as well as download all documentation and make a claim. However, if cargo falls outside our extensive list of ‘standard’ items, we always advise contacting a member of the Freightcover team. Their expertise ensures that the policy purchased is fit for purpose.”

With general customers able to access insurance quotes without creating an account, freight forwarders are given password protected log in details to receive the benefits offered to freight clients.

Mark Evans continues, “We are totally committed to supporting the needs of the freight industry, and can offer extensive commercial cover including

Freight liability which is a requirement for membership of trade associations such as BIFA.”

While details of a claim can be completed on the simplified website, cases are still managed by the company’s dedicated and expert claims team who then liaise directly with the client to provide updates on progress and work to achieve an equitable resolution.

Why not look at the site at: www.freightcover.com

Or for more information, contact:

Paul Burke (Freightcover Sales) 07775 968831 paulb@abinsurance.co.uk

Marcus Powell (Marine Account Handler) 0161 482 7259 marcus@abinsurance.co.uk

Mark Evans (Marine Account Manager) 0161 482 7268 markevans@abinsurance.co.uk

demand and other drivers such as the economy, sustainability and the environment - it is of great importance that we prioritise decision making that is driven by the fundamental reasons referred to, that have led to our growth and success thus far.”

Director of Steel Processing, Harry, says, “By continually investing in the latest cutting-edge processing machinery, we are able to stay in front of all demands on all counts. We are currently processing circa 30 tonnes of steel a week, and with the new Vortman V550-7 being installed by the end of March, this will catapult us into a position where we can boost production of processing by 30-40%.” The Vortman is another fully automated steel processing machine, to add to the catalogue

of over 15 CNC automated machines which most notably include robotic welding, tube lasering and sheet lasering.

Director of Steel Fabrication, Jack, leads a management team that services over 40 fabricators/ welders. On being tasked with this, the main directive is to manage and maintain client expectations. This considering all aspects include production scheduling, quality assurance and costs. “As the scope and capability of the business continues to grow, it is paramount that we remain focused on our key objectives. We are continually working hard to ensure that Toomers maintain a fully comprehensive service that satisfies our existing client base, while developing innovative strategies that with allow us to qualify into new sectors of industry.”

In 2022, Toomers celebrated their 40 year anniversary in servicing industry. This landmark of achievement is something that continually motivates the Toomer brothers to keep driving forward and exploring further avenues of opportunity for the business.

With plans for a third state-of-the-art fabrication facility now well and truly underway, excitement is in the air at Toomers!

Contact T 01725 513733 enquiries@toomersltd. co.uk www.toomersltd.co.uk

CheckedSafe launches licence checks service for commercial drivers

A brand new commercial driver's licence checking system has been launched by the UK’s leading compliance and fleet management system, CheckedSafe. Offering businesses a cost-effective, innovative and user-friendly solution for conducting licence checks.

As it stands, commercial drivers must have their licences regularly checked by their employers to ensure that they are legally allowed to drive. Recommendations from the DVSA suggest this should be carried out every three months at a minimum, although this should be more frequent for drivers with points on their licences. This process can be time-consuming and expensive for businesses, particularly those with a large fleet of vehicles.

The new licence-checking software from CheckedSafe successfully streamlines this process for businesses, offering a convenient, cost-effective and innovative method of ensuring fleet drivers are regulated and have a clean driving record. Using innovative Optical Character Recognition technology, with an accuracy rate of over 95%, CheckedSafe is able to check driver licences on behalf of businesses, ensuring that all drivers are fully qualified to drive.

Moreover, unlike traditional solutions for checking licences, fleet managers can use the new CheckedSafe software remotely, without the need to be physically present – a particularly beneficial solution for businesses with dispersed workforces.

For more information on the new services offered by CheckedSafe, please visit: www.checkedsafe.com or give them a call on 01282 908429.

The K900 floor cleaner robot

The world’s first smart, simple and low-height industrial cleaning robot

Good news travels fast, and it’s true that the K900 floor cleaner robot is now available in the UK exclusively from Crescent Industrial.

The K900 is an autonomous vacuum-sweeper specifically designed to clean in warehouse distribution and industrial areas including floors around robot shuttle systems, mezzanine floors and automated pallet racking systems.

User friendly:

● Plug and Play Option – with no setup required

● Online cleaning reports

● Remote software updates

● Intuitive user controls

Unique design:

● 35cm height for cleaning hard-to-reach areas

● Pivots on axle for best manoeuvrability

● In-built trolley handle for easy transportation

Machine data:

● Cleaning Range: 1,000m2/hr at 0.7m/s speed

● Lithium Batteries give up to 5 hour run time/90 minute recharge time

● 35 litre dirt container

Despite being packed with cutting-edge technology and features, the K900 weighs in at 32kg, making it ideal for use on mezzanines and other weight-sensitive areas.

Are you ready to move floor cleaning in your workplace to Industry 4.0? Request a demonstration today by visiting: www.crescentindustrial.co.uk or emailing: info@c-ind.co.uk

Test, Measurement & Monitoring

The world leader in force measurement

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.

speed impact or crash testing and tire foot-print 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.”

Interface Force Measurement Solutions (Interface) is a UK company specialising in the supply and distribution of highquality 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 reasonably expected.”

In terms of recent developments, Tony continued, “We’ve taken some time to review our business model, how we operate on a dayto-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.”

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,

“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 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 high-

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

You can benefit from our experience whenever you contact us about your next measurement application, experience gained helping designers

Oil, Gas & Offshore

Cutting-edge subsea technology

Cumbria based Digital Edge Subsea is a world leader in offshore digital video recording (DVR) and inspection systems. The company supplies the oil and gas industry with its digital video recording system that includes diving, remote operated vehicle (ROV) and topside operations.Digital Edge Subsea’s products fit mainly into two categories, Subsea Robotics and Inspection Systems. The former includes both single and dual use modules as well as manipulators, which are high quality state of the art robotic solutions for the subsea market. Digital Edge Subsea is also a market leader in producing subsea inspection systems, and with 10 years’ experience in the industry has nurtured strong customer relationships allowing for honest customer feedback which has been incorporated into the development of the Version 5 EdgeDVR. The EdgeDVR has become an essential part of any ROV and Diving system offshore as it is easy to use and reliable. The new V5 software includes an online training platform and certification, as well as a powerful portable laptop version which comes in addition to the original 4U rackmounted version. To work alongside this, Digital Edge Subsea has also recently released the Edge DVR Archive application. 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. 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 that is conducted after each dive.

T +44 (0)1229 206456 info@digitaledgesubsea.com www.digitaledgesubsea.com

OFFSHORE DIGITAL VIDEO+INSPECTION SYSTEMS

INTRODUCING EDGEDVR

The EdgeDVR is currently used worldwide by most of the major ROV and Diving contractors. With our Version 5 software, we have 6 models. The EdgeDVR has become an essential part of any ROV and Diving system offshore, easy to use and reliable. The system is capable of recording simultaneous High Definition and Standard Definition video, together with auto creation of Dive, Video, Photo and Anomaly logs. Multi channel digital overlay is also available for all recorded channels, logos and realtime survey data can be displayed. With around 800 systems now offshore, we have a proven record of reliability.

Diving | Workclass & Inspection ROV

T 01344 776666 info@interface.uk.com www.interfaceforce.co.uk T +44 (0)1229 206456 | www.digitaledgesubsea.com

Platform & Pipeline Inspections | Construction & Decomissioning

New gigabit ethernet switches

N-Tron® Series NT5000 gigabit industrial switches set a new standard for performance, reliability and ease of use, with security features designed to keep networks connected and protected. Red

Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empower industrial organisations to access, connect and visualise their data, introduces N-Tron® Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimise their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organisations of all sizes and environments.

The NT5000 maximises operating performance and system uptime through seamless integration, advanced management and diagnostic capabilities, network

How TCH fits into a thermal system

redundancy and layered security, and helps organisations meet information technology and operational technology needs for dependable communication.

The NT5000 switches are available in 6, 8, 10, 16 and 18 port configurations in all copper or a mix of copper and fibre options that can meet specific installation requirements. With a durable, metal enclosure and wide temperature range, the NT5000 is a compact solution for reliable operation in harsh, industrial environments, including factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, marine and rail.

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Humidity Control

A new temperature sensor is only a small part of the change that is needed in industrial temperature sensing. More advances are necessary to take advantage of the TCH’s (Thermocouple heater’s) space-saving design and in-line temperature sensing capabilities.

For example, Watlow’s Adaptive Thermal Systems® (ATS ) is an edge-to-edge thermal management suite that includes the TCH. While the harness that holds wiring for heaters and sensors is not always the first thing we think of when we think of innovation, the harness in ATS is worth highlighting. Featuring a standardised connector, the harness makes it easy to wire different heaters into the same system, and halves the number of connections required.

It’s important to stress that the right solution for an industrial temperature sensor system is never an ‘offthe-shelf’ solution. But the wrong custom solution can leave you with blind spots that create significant problems

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within the application. TCH and ATS enhance each other’s value when combined. As a result, this provides incredible value without breaking the bank and forcing companies to compromise on features that can lead to detrimental issues down the line.

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Spring manufacturers

“At European Springs & Pressings Ltd we are proud of the way we work with our clients to provide bespoke parts and solutions for their manufacturing processes, and have enjoyed building our profile at exhibitions and across print and social media outlets. At European Springs & Pressings Ltd we understand that the needs of our clients vary from job to job, therefore we endeavour to work with them to overcome all their manufacturing challenges. 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 we invest in the latest technology, qualified toolmakers and engineers to ensure that we design and produce the very best bespoke stampings, springs and wire forms,” stated Liam Bland, Marketing Manager.

European Springs & Pressings Ltd have the UK’s widest range of springs including compressions springs, tension springs, torsion springs and gas springs. Manufacturing out of its dynamic spring facility based in London, the company supports a vast range of customers in the automotive, telecommunications, aerospace and defence, hydraulics, domestic appliances, nuclear, electrical switch gear, lighting and controls, scientific medical and pharmaceutical industries.

For over 70 years, European Springs & Pressings Ltd have been at the forefront of industrial machinery manufacturing. It is this experience that has ensured its market leading position, offering the highest quality springs, technologies, customer service and technical expertise.

well during lockdown, adopting and adapting our work processes to maintain our business connections and continue to meet customer needs, it was brilliant to meet up and trade in person. UK manufacturing is going from strength to strength and we are very much benefitting from this when it comes to achieving budget. In business terms, the last 12 months have been healthy, as the industry has bounced back with force. Even with the ongoing issues involving material shortages and supply chains, there has been a noticeable hunger in manufacturing to reclaim lost ground and get manufacturing back on track.”

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

The company has a dedicated team of reliable engineers that work with you to ensure the right product is chosen at the most economic price. After initial engagement, European Springs & Pressings Ltd will help design a product that is fit for function achieving all technical and quality requirements.

These aspects also take into account the repeatability of manufacture including tolerances, the product life, the ease of production assembly and the most economic method of manufacture.

“One thing we can offer our clients is the assurance that we understand their requirements and will deliver on our promises. Whereas stock suppliers and manufacturers with less capability might offer less than ideal options, or farm the order out to another company, our engineers work with the client to assess their needs and supply the solution that best suits them,” said Liam.

Amid the ever-changing industrial industry, investing both in its machinery and its people has and always will continue to be at the forefront of the company’s focus. Liam described some recent developments within the company, “Over the last year, we have bolstered our capability with the addition of a number of machines, including a Bruderer BSTA 410-110B2 high speed precision press which increases our production capability and a Bodor i5 laser cutter which has enabled us to improve on both our capability and capacity when laser cutting. We have also purchased a number of Wafios coilers and a further FMU 4 to strengthen our wire production.”

Of course, what is a company without its employees and European Springs and Pressings Ltd believe its staff is its greatest resource which is why it is currently looking to add to its ever-growing base of customer service experts and experienced engineers. “Whether we are employing experienced engineers looking for a new challenge or offering eager apprentices and trainees the chance to start their careers in manufacturing, we see ourselves as a career for life employer and are proud to offer a lifetime home for many workers, or a first step into the industry for others,” added Liam.

After facing certain restrictions and difficulties during COVID-19, Liam explained how over the past 12 months the company has begun to return back to normal. “Last summer we had just started getting back on the road again, as we were finally able to attend exhibitions and visit clients again. It felt great to finally be meeting our industry clients and colleagues again. Although we had adapted

As proud members of the Institute of Spring Technology and the Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering to which both support its registration with BSI to ISO9001, European Springs & Pressings Ltd is consistently developing new ways to innovate and adapt its product and service offering based on the needs of its customer and the demands of the industries to which it serves.

One noticeable service available is the company’s ability to offer a custom-tailored manufacturing process and in-house design service using CAD and CAM software and systems. Liam expanded, “This offering ensures that we can help our clients

Delivering a high-quality and consistent service, European Springs & Pressings Ltd’s products offer a solution that has been tried and tested for many years. However, there is still much more to come as Liam explained. “In the short to mid-term we are going to be investing a number of new Multislide machines to enhance our offering on the pressings/ stampings side of the business. Ongoing from this, we will continue our investment policy in plant personnel and equipment. We are also engaged in a joint programme with our sister group of companies in the UK to further extend our offering across heavy springs, gas springs and industrial furniture such as locks, latches, and slides.”

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Stuart McSheehy, Managing Director