Business and Industry Today Issue 397

Editor’s Comments

Welcome to our bumperpacked October edition, with our hand-picked features on innovative companies across the holiday, fibre reinforced plastics and logistics sectors: British businesses are booming!

We take a deep drive into the inner workings of award-winning GoCruise & Travel: our Cruise & Holiday Specialist Company of the Year pages 4-5. It’s easy to see why it was voted UK Top Franchise 2024, with tailored support for new franchisees from the start. The company has seen a business increase of 8% compared to 2023 figures and now with a phenomenal 61 travel franchisees selling under the brand, there is renewed optimism going forward.

With the fourth berth operational at London Gateway soon, it’s a new chapter for international logistics. Magnum Logistics is our Transportation and Logistics Services Company of the Month – follow their exciting journey to this point on pages 6-7. This local company with global reach is looking forward to welcoming more imports from the Far East, including China.

From selling holidays to Fibre-Reinforced Plastic, we’re delighted to showcase LAMILUX Composites GmbH as our Fibre Reinforced Plastic Company of the Month on page 8. With a history spanning around 70 years, this medium-sized company is the leading European producer thanks to its technologically advanced continuous production process, large manufacturing capacities and wide product range.

Don’t miss our comprehensive preview of the 50th edition of The Business Show 2024 at London’s ExCeL from the 13th-14th November, with our recommended star exhibitors on pages 10-19.

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Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Company of the Month 8

LAMILUX Composites

GmbH has been producing fibrereinforced plastics for around 70 years for international customers across a wide range of sectors.

The Business Show Preview 10-19

Excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business event; The Business Show London.

Multimodel Show Review –

Top Exhibitors 20-24

Multimodal 2024 has seen a record number of visitors through the door at this year’s event, running from 11th-13th June 2024.

Print, Packaging & Labelling 26

The latest wooden pallet and packaging market report have confirmed the ongoing trend for reuse amongst manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses.

Warehouse & Logistics 28-29

Relec Electronics prides itself on helping design engineers build better products across many sectors from medical, defence, rail, to industrial and many more.

Industrial 31-32

R M Fowler Limited has chosen to specialise in linear guides and ball screws from one of the world’s leading manufacturers of linear technology: NSK.

Cruise & Holiday Specialist Company of the Year

Award-winning UK Travel Franchise

We’re delighted to report that GoCruise & Travel is our Business & Industry

Today Cruise & Holiday Specialist Company of the Year

GoCruise & Travel is a proud member of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group and was originally established 15 years ago. Over the years, it has expanded to include 60 individual franchise business owners who sell cruises and holidays to their customers. Since the beginning, the focus has been on cruise and holiday specialisms, with an extensive range of options available through its trade partners.

The company has seen a business increase of 8% compared to 2023 figures and now with a phenomenal 61 travel franchisees selling under the brand, there is renewed optimism going forward.

We caught up with Colin Martin-Weekes: Franchise General Manager to assess how successful business has been over the last 12 months.

Franchise Family

“GoCruise & Travel have re-defined the business structure and offerings as a franchisor this year, following on from feedback from our franchisees, and looked at how we could ‘stand out’ and be different in the marketplace.”

“Our strategy this year was to focus on the growth and development of our Franchise Family – from sales support, to business development to increase customer databases and business offering to the clients of all our franchisees.”

“We have dedicated time to running events, trainings and a conference to engage and motivate our

franchisees. Our success has seen the most ‘millionaire status’ franchisees we have ever had: over 11 businesses exceeding the ‘one million mark’ in holiday and cruise sales.”

The recent Top Achievers Event celebrated all these successes, with an implemented award scheme now expected to drive higher performance into the future. It’s easy to see why GoCruise & Travel was voted a UK Top Franchise 2024 with tailored support to boost motivation across the board.

Getting it right from the start

The ‘franchisee recruitment model’ gives the right tiered franchisee support, dependent on experience:

● New to the travel industry

● Experience in the travel sector or has operated a business in a different sector

● Currently selling holidays/cruises and wants to start their own business

● Wanting to have a travel agency on the high street (instead of working from home)

“This new approach has helped our new franchisees settle in to our business culture and we secured 12 new franchisees this year alone. All 12 have now completed our induction-training academy and have gone live with selling holidays and cruises. It’s a really exciting time!”

“Our support and development as franchisor is ongoing, so it's wonderful to see our new franchisees come into their own and start to flourish.”

Cruise & Holiday Specialist Company of the Year

Customer-centric philosophy

Franchisees offer support with a range of cruise & holiday options including: ocean and river cruises, city breaks, beach holidays, rail holidays, escorted tours, flights worldwide, luxury holidays and cruises and much more.

Looking after customers is a key component in the travel industry: from missed flights, delayed departures, to lost passports, GoCruise & Travel instructs all its franchisees on how to look after all customers. It’s also about when things go right- offering recommendations for travel itineraries, unmissable sights or the hottest eateries/restaurants. With relationships built on trust and professionalism, franchisees foster repeat bookings from loyal customers. When customers are happy, they then recommend individual franchisees to their family, friends and colleagues.

“I'm very pleased to see our customer numbers grow by 26% year on year and for so many of our franchisees, to have some much forward business already booked, is a credit to their service and our support as a franchisor.”

“Overall, this year has been the start of something new for the brand, and I’m very excited to see it develop even further into next year. With all this change, it’s definitely brought its rewards for everyone connected to GoCruise & Travel.”

Retail High Street evolution

Homeworking is a COVID hangover and whilst it suits many people, there are others in the cruise & holiday sector who prefer working outside the home.

As a response to this, GoCruise & Travel is expanding its offering onto the Retail High Street.

“For those who don’t think homeworking is for them, we can support operating a GoCruise & Travel Franchise Travel Shop on the high street. As part of this package, we can source the location, design and fit the shop and give all the training needed to operate a successful Travel Agency. We currently have four franchise shops across the UK and this new offering will hopefully expand our brand recognition even further.”

Benefits of working as a franchisee

The team at award-winning GoCruise & Travel offer unparalleled support from mentoring, ongoing training, to golden opportunities in making a passion for travel a well-paid career. Whether you’re new to travel, returning to the travel industry or experienced in the field, GoCruise & Travel will help you make the job fit around you and your lifestyle.

“Our business model is all about personal connections – ones that you wouldn’t necessarily get with another travel agent.”

“Our franchisees pride themselves on quality service, and connections with their customers, to ensure they return year after year, with booking their holidays and listening to their advice on cruising, and recommendations on deals and offers available. Plus, ensuring the holiday is the best for them, both on price and quality for that customer. We are fully ABTA and ATOL bonded, so your travel plans are all safe in our hands, and we are there for you if and when you need us. Our franchisee knowledge is incredible and we pride ourselves on doing the best we can for our customers. Nothing is too much trouble. Many of our franchisees are well-travelled themselves but this is not necessary for beginners to the industry. We offer independent and unbiased advice, which our customers always appreciate and it’s one of the many reasons they keep coming back to us year after year.”

Future plans

Looking ahead to the next three years, GoCruise & Travel plans to continue with its tried-andtested strategy for growth.

The overarching focus is on recruiting ‘quality’ franchisees rather than ‘quantity’ and listening to the views of our franchisees through the Franchisee Working Group.

“It’s as much ours as a franchisor, as it is to our franchisees, and if everyone can feel a part of it, then the positivity and sense of purpose/achievement will soon follow.”

“Our long-term goal is to have a strong presence of franchisees working from home, and on the high street, under our brand, selling dream holidays and cruises to our extensive range of customers. With all this in place, our support and technology behind the scenes will then develop to help aid time functionality, as well as developing a sense of self and purpose for the franchisees with their businesses. Our plans, are to build our brand image and to be that brand you think of when you are considering a holiday or cruise!”

To conclude, GoCruise & Travel is not just about selling holidays and cruises or just building a business, but connecting to a long-standing community/family of franchisees. With support every step of the way, with wider connections to Fred. Olsen Travel Family of businesses, every franchisee can rest assured that they are joining a community with a passion for travel and all the lifetime memories associated with travel.

To find out more today, click here: https://www.joingocruiseandtravel.co.uk T 07880 290993 colin@gocruiseandtravel.co.uk

New fourth berth at London Gateway and sustainable logistics: Welcome to Magnum Logistics

We’re delighted to welcome back Magnum Logistics as our Transportation and Logistics Services Company of the Month

Magnum Logistics Ltd is an industry-leading UK-based provider of transportation, warehousing and logistics services, now based at the UK’s fastest growing port: London Gateway. The new 100,000 square foot premises boast’s superlative sustainable features, allowing for strategic growth across the transportation and logistics sector.

Spotlight on Magnum Logistics: Local company with global reach

Magnum Logistics offers the complete multimodal logistics package, including warehouse units, and transport fleet, all staffed by experienced logistics providers. Established 16 years ago as a transportation company, the company has evolved quickly over the years, with the recent move to London Gateway providing the ideal location for expansion.

“Our ‘Magnum Global’ department adds the services of worldwide shipping and freight movements to our portfolio: completing full end to end supply chain via the Palletways network. The list of warehouse services includes bonded storage, ETSF, goods receipt and inspection, stock management, order picking, streamlined delivery and more. On the distribution side, we take care of UK & European express pallets, container deliveries, cross docking, full load or part loads, order fulfilment, seasonal stock, document management and much more, all complete with our award-winning online customer portal.”

“We are proud to see our customers as valued partners and consider ourselves custodians of all our partners’ products,” explains Eddie Ryan, Commercial Director.

The new 100,000 square foot Magnum Logistics warehouse in London Gateway benefits from a flexible 8,000 pallet space racking system fully managed via the state-of-the-art WMS as supplied in partnership with Clarus. This enables customers to have full visibility of their stock and products through every step of the supply chain. This marks a defining new chapter for Magnum Logistics going forward: the local company with an ever-widening global reach.

New chapter: Fourth berth at London Gateway Dubai Ports World (DP World) has increased the port’s capacity by over 33% following a multi-millionpound investment in a new fourth berth. This exciting venture will allow the freeport to challenge Felixstowe’s dominance in the market: with capacity to house the world’s largest vessels. DP World is a global powerhouse in port, terminal and logistics businesses operating across six continents and the London Gateway mile-long quayside capacity will see 16 quay cranes handling four 400-meter ultra-large container ships at the same time. This is a game-changer. At present, London Gateway, situated on the north bank of the Thames handles 2.4 million TEU annually and with the addition of the fourth berth, will be looking at an additional 1 million TEU.

“The vision of DP World is to transform London Gateway into a world-leading free trading outpost and with

Transportation & Logistics Services Company of

our adjacent logistics facility, we are part of a push to become the largest logistics park of its kind in Europe. The UK needs increased port capacity and the infrastructure to handle the biggest vessels, and this expansion will firmly boost resilience against ongoing supply chain disruptions. The port already has a 75% share of all UK imports from South American, African, Australasia and the Mediterranean and this fourth berth will open up to imports from the far east, including China: the jewel in the crown.” adds Eddie.

The fourth berth will be fully operational by the end of this year and will most likely overtake Felixstowe in terms of speed of shipping and TEU handling.

“The shipping world has had serious setbacks caused by port congestion, which London Gateway hopes to alleviate and capacity shortages across the logistics sector. Our new strategic positioning at London Gateway, with expert in-house logistics providers goes a long way to readdressing this shortfall. Though there are ongoing geopolitical issues such as the Red Sea and Ukraine, we are not affiliated with any particular shipping line and always look for the best solution for our partners, with full transparency from the outset. With a potential fifth berth being discussed; London Gateway looks set to become a formidable player on the global scene.” emphasised Eddie.

From future Far East imports to sustainability best practices

DP World’s vision to put London Gateway firmly on the map is backed by robust sustainability practices, aligned with the UN’s SDG’s and UK Government’s 2050 Net Zero targets. With a focus on minimising the environmental impact of operations, the logistics

park warehouses benefit from state-of-the-art BREEAM ‘outstanding’ classifications.

“Our 100,000 square foot logistics warehouse is BREEAM-certified, including energy generating solar panels, rainwater harvesting and automatic LED lighting system. We even have our own effluent treatment plant (ETP) for efficient industrial wastewater treatment. BREEAM certified buildings have been assessed and meet all the sustainability goals set by the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM). These goals include building design, construction, operation and use and assesses the building’s performance in energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction and much more against industry benchmarks. It is the UK’s ‘assessment of choice’ for environmental suitability across the built environment and BREEAM buildings are particularly renowned for reducing life cycle costs and improving the building’s performance over time.” clarifies Eddie.

That’s not all. Magnum Logistics has no stem mileage from port, uses electric FLTs, electric 3.5T delivery and Euro VI vehicles. With 25% of the roof already covered with solar panels, the company has set the following future targets:

● Reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2040

● 100% energy from renewable sources by 2030

● 50% of transport fleet to be electric/low emission by 2035

Why choose Magnum Logistics?

This asset-based business has its own warehouse facility and transport fleet, setting itself apart from competitors. Located in the UK’s fastest growing port, with access to forthcoming Far-East imports,

Magnum Logistics puts all customers at the heart of operations, all whilst looking after the planet. The relocation to London Gateway has attracted new blue chip company customers, alongside its existing customer base that includes building, industrial and replenishment businesses.

“In truth, we work with all types of customers across diverse sectors, from underfloor heating, garden furniture, to fancy dress and confectionary. We intrinsically understand the needs of all our customers, including seasonal demand cycles. To reiterate, we are firmly customer-centric and proud custodians of all our customers’ products. We look after our customer base but couldn’t do this without our fantastic workforce, who are nurtured from day one.”

The company employs a mix of skilled drivers, from longdistance specialists, through to more localised ‘day-shift’ drivers. The in-house ‘warehouse to wheel’ scheme allows warehouse or van drivers to progress to driving a whole range of fleet vehicles including heavy goods.

“Looking to the future, we are excited about the opening of the fourth berth, which will allow us to increase our international reach. We offer multimodal logistics with optimised transparency with customer service and sustainability embedded into our company vision.”

To find out more about all packages and value-added services, click on the Magnum Logistics website here: https://www.magnumlogistics.co.uk

Email: hello@magnumlogistics.co.uk or alternatively call: +44 (0)1268 554335.

LAMILUX SUNSATION®:

The world’s most UVresistant composite material

In this issue of Building & Industry Today, we are thrilled to showcase LAMILUX Composites GmbH as our FibreReinforced Plastic Company of the Month.

LAMILUX Composites GmbH has been producing fibrereinforced plastics for around 70 years for international customers across a wide range of sectors including: the building industry, the automotive and recreational vehicle, refrigerated store room and cell construction, and many other industrial applications.

Innovative history and reputation for excellence

Established in 1909 by founder and master carpenter, Heinrich Strunz, the family-owned company is now managed by the fourth generation: Dr Alexander and Dr Sophia and Johanna Strunz. Headquartered in Rehau, in Bavaria, Germany, the company currently employs around 1,300 people, and in 2023 successfully generated sales of around 354 million Euros.

The medium-sized company is the leading European producer thanks to its technologically advanced continuous production process, large manufacturing capacities and wide product range. LAMILUX strives to be the innovation and performance leader in all areas relevant to its customers, with meticulous attention to unbeatable products at all time, largely due to stringent testing processes.

Bespoke quality control at testing centre TÜV Süd “At LAMILUX, we primarily tailor to customer requirements. Consequently, all in-house tests are application-specific tests designed especially for the LAMILUX customer’s end product and based on the particular individual operating conditions. As a result, the Bavarian company provides solutions with maximum performance and

maximum safety for its customers' challenging applications. The renowned testing centre TÜV Süd also verifies these characteristics and certifies LAMILUX regarding its optimum standards in quality control and assurance. Our customers are thus afforded an absolute guarantee that our products are produced with utmost care and for long-term use.” explains Marketing Manager Markus Bächer.

The testing centre TÜV Süd successfully evaluates a lot of quality-relevant analysis, measurement and test methods for quality assurance as part of the detailed, comprehensive auditing process. These methods are of key importance for material quality controls and are customarily strictly regulated by standardised procedures. This ensures the stable values, sustainability and consistent quality that LAMILUX is renowned for.

Introducing the long-awaited LAMILUX SUNSATION®

The world’s exclusive innovation: LAMILUX SUNSATION® has been eagerly awaited in the field of fibre-reinforced composites and redefines the standard for outdoor applications. The 20-fold higher UV stability compared to standard gelcoats expands the horizon in terms of image, appearance, maintenance and value. Whether for recreational vehicles or trucks, even after many years in the sun, LAMILUX SUNSATION® looks like new and enables maximum value retention.

The LAMILUX SUNSATION® is available in thicknesses between 1.5mm and 1.7mm and in widths up to 3.2m. Customers can order in a range of colours and in sheets or coils, according to preference and is designed for a diverse range of applications including caravans, commercial vehicles, buses, building and container.

This new product carries some remarkable benefits: the most UV-resistant GRP top layer in the world and the ability to maintain a brand-new appearance even after exposure to sunlight over decades, providing higher resale value. LAMILUX SUNSATION® makes caravan and campsites look amazing all year round!

Alongside new product innovation, the expert team at LAMILUX work hard to integrate sustainability into product design and manufacturing processes.

LAMIGreen: New generation of greener fibre reinforced composite materials

LAMIGreen is the latest member of the LAMILUX family and marks stage one of a phased development period. It is sustainably made from biobased raw materials according to ASTM D6866. The fossil carbon footprint of these products is reduced without affecting the performance, compared to standard raw materials and is now available for different LAMILUX product types.

Looking to the future

“We always have our finger on the pulse of our various markets and actively respond to and shape trends such as lightweight construction, sustainability and robustness. We offer customised solutions for all core markets and expanding applications.”

Our customers are our main focus

“We always operate with local sales partners in various country regions, ensuring that we always have contacts available in the respective time zones. We also offer many customised solutions and provide support with our sales and application-specific knowledge. The customer is always at the centre of everything we do.”

“In the next years, we want to help paving the way for a greener future.”

To join the LAMILUX SUNSATION® or to find out more, please see the details below: T +49 (0)9283 5950 composites@lamilux.de https://www.lamilux.com/composites.html

Genesis™ Multiphase Detector: The birth of a new type of level profiler

With the growth of TDR based level instrumentation, there is an emphasis on expanding the use of TDR into multiphase applications where mainly high-priced profilers or multi-probe arrays exist today.

Magnetrol’s Genesis Multiphase Detector is a Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)based, 24 VDC level detector designed to accurately define and quantify the various layers in multiple interface level measurement applications. Encompassing a number of significant developments from Magnetrol’s progressive engineering team, this innovative level detector can deliver a full interface profile of a vessel with performance which surpasses many of the more traditional technologies.

Utilising patented ‘Top-Down’ and ‘BottomUp’ signals, along with advanced level detection algorithms, this single device can be used in a wide variety of interface

applications ranging from very light hydrocarbons to water-based media. For example, Genesis can be used to define the multiple interfaces in a separator vessel (sandwater-emulsion-oilgas) with exceptional precision and can even determine the magnitude of any emulsion layer.

Multiphase level measurements exist throughout the process industries and are particularly relevant in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical sectors due to the value derived from effective water and hydrocarbon separation. While level instrumentation has come a long way in measuring liquids of all varieties, multiphase level measurement is often considered the

greatest challenge in process control.

Despite the fact that there has been considerable effort by instrumentation manufacturers to measure multiphase levels, only now is there a cost-effective TDR-based multiphase level detector capable of widespread adoption. Radiometric and nucleonic technologies can profile multiphase media conditions, potentially without intrusion into the process vessel; however, they come with high upfront costs, regulatory burdens and increased safety requirements.

For more information on Genesis, please email: info@able.co.uk or visit: https://able.co.uk/product/ level-management/magnetrol-genesis

Shaping a golden future for business The Business Show Preview

Business Show Media ends the year excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business event; The Business Show London.

On the 13th & 14th of November 2024, the UK will see the biggest business event staged to date. Celebrating 50 editions of entrepreneurialism, small businesses, and innovation, the team is going to deliver a spectacular show and will be pulling out all the stops.

Media’s global expansion in 2023, launching in LA in September, and launching The Business Show Miami, which has just passed in March 2024. The event boasts a portfolio of editions now in London, LA, Miami, and Asia, with plans to expand further in the years to come.

In looking back at the history of The Business Show and its incorporation in 2000, the organisation started as a magazine, which was then competing with the introduction and increasing popularity of the internet. The team then switched industries and moved into the events sector hoping to support UK businesses and entrepreneurs, allowing them to tap into a resource to help them create a start-up and flourish. Since then, the show has been unstoppable, holding events year after year with each edition being bigger and better than the last. This culminated in Business Show

In celebration of the incredible milestone, the golden 50th edition will include past keynote speakers through the years returning to deliver some exceptional insights into their journey to success. The show will have the biggest brands returning to offer their products and services to skyrocket your business to success, as well as suppliers who have been a part of the event for consecutive years. There will be an incredible awards ceremony hosted on the evening of the 13th of November to replace the usual exhibitor’s party. This will be a black-tie event where suppliers and speakers will have an opportunity to win prestigious business awards highlighting excellence in the industry.

There will also be a never-seen-before start-up opportunity to win a £100,000 package of business resources including £10,000 cash to use as you please and support you in your dream venture. Prospective business owners will fill out a form on the website, with a few being personally invited to the show to pitch their idea in front of a panel of experts. The winner will receive the prize worth £100K. You won’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity!

The 50th edition of the show will reveal the secrets of business adaptation, innovation and survival in the business world through finding and purchasing the products and services that your business needs to take you to the next level. There will be past keynotes from previous years invited to educate and inspire you,

Ley Hill Solutions: Organisational excellence, compliance and improvement frameworks

Established in 2000, Ley Hill Solutions Ltd is a leader in organisational improvement and management consultancy. Based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, with over two decades of experience, they specialise in effective implementation of ISO Management Standards, Business Excellence, and Organisational Sustainability.

For SMEs and startups, Ley Hill Solutions offers to unlock the unique potential of each organisation through customised practical solutions, with a focus on futureproofing success.

Standing out from the crowd for SMEs is more than USPs: It requires striving for excellence. Customers are now looking for companies that adopt sustainability best practices, foster positive work

cultures and create the best customer experiences.

Working closely with your people, Ley Hill Solutions guides companies towards best practice and the opportunity to seek external accreditation or recognition. This can include a gap analysis to identify non-compliance, develop new processes or remedy existing ones, facilitate staff support and training, manage internal audit programmes and support with the external audit process.

Visit Ley Hill Solutions (Stand B1804) at The Business Show 2024: 13th-14th November, ExCeL, London.

For more information on the full range of consultancy services, please see the website below: https://leyhill.com

an exclusive exhibitor awards evening on the 13th, and a £100k business startup package up for grabs for those who apply online. A few will be selected and invited to the show to pitch their business idea to a panel of experts. The winner will receive the package of resources and products including £10k in cash. You won’t want to miss this!

Running alongside The Business Show this year we have Going Global Live and Retrain Expo offering everything you or your business needs to successfully adapt to the ever-changing industry advances. Retrain Expo helps you to re-skill and retrain for the future, whereas Going Global Live provides unparalleled education and information on trade agreements, international strategy, and cultural and economic differences, and connects you with business owners who are looking to invest abroad.

Get your free tickets for The Business Show at The ExCeL on the 13th & 14th of November 2024 here!

www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk

AA Business Services launches its latest Yellow Paper

In the UK, a person is killed or seriously injured on the roads every 16 minutes, with a third of these incidents involving someone driving for work. To help businesses make journeys safer for their employees and the wider public, AA Business Services has launched its latest Yellow Paper, Our Driving Future: Making Human Factors More Predictable, exploring the critical role human behaviour has to play in ensuring driving safety, both now and in the future. The report offers:

projected to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030.

● Insightful analysis looking at managing workplace driving risks in a fast-changing world

● A look at the role that confidence, wellbeing, technology, training and education have to play as the driving experience evolves at its fastest ever rate

● Actionable recommendations – a guide to what businesses can do to make human behaviour safer and more predictable

Human error is a factor in approximately 95% of all road incidents. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), road traffic incidents claim approximately 1.19 million lives annually and are

The yellow paper follows the release of The AA’s motoring manifesto, ‘Creating Confidence for Drivers’ – a summary of the needs and perspectives of the UK’s driving community and the moves motorists most want to see brought about in the months ahead.

Click HERE to download a free copy of the Yellow Paper Our Driving Future: Making Human Factors More Predictable.

To download a copy of the manifesto visit: https://www. theaa.com/about-us/newsroom/ aa-motoring-manifesto-2024

For information on AA Business Services, please visit: https://bit.ly/3fXnVku. To find out more about Drivetech, please visit: www.drivetech.co.uk

Fast and effective enforcement

Cash is the life force of a successful business, so bad debt can have quite an impact.

Despite the best efforts at credit management, companies do sometimes need to raise a court claim to obtain a County Court Judgment (CCJ). Sadly, getting a CCJ doesn’t guarantee payment and enforcement action may be required.

That’s where we come in.

Jason WynneWilliams, Business Development Manager at High Court Enforcement Group

We will transfer your CCJ, whether against a business or sole trader, to the High Court for enforcement under a writ of control. Once we have the writ, we start the enforcement process straight away, by sending the notice of enforcement, giving the debtor seven days to pay.

Our next step is to send one of our highly trained and skilled enforcement agents (EA) to the debtor’s premises, where their main aim will be to obtain full payment or a payment arrangement.

If they cannot obtain payment, the writ authorises us to take control of goods that are available which will be sold to recover the debt.

You may have seen our team in action on the awardwinning BBC programme ‘The Sheriffs Are Coming.’

There are many reasons to choose to work with High Court Enforcement Group.

Firstly, we are the largest independent enforcement company. We have 15 High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEO), authorised by the Ministry of Justice, all of whom have extensive experience.

Secondly, we have a large team of EAs and cover all of England and Wales. They are all salaried employees, which translates into a very high level of quality control, as well as ensuring adherence to the regulations and national standards for enforcement. This enables us to ensure fair and effective enforcement.

It also means we can invest heavily in many aspects of

their training, including regulations, managing conflict and identifying mental health issues and vulnerability.

Thirdly, our approach to client service is second to none. We have a 99% client satisfaction score from our clients and a net promoter score of 9.6. With our client portal, you can track the progress of your case at any time. We offer multiple ways for debtors to pay, which encourages a strong recovery rate for our clients –£400 million and growing.

Come and talk to us on Stand B1526 to find out more.

Client Line 08450 999666

Debtor Line 01492 539039 https://hcegroup.co.uk

Immigration solutions to suit your needs

ADBH Advisory specialises in corporate immigration solutions, offering tailored services to meet global mobility needs for businesses.

Anna Bose, the principal of ADBH Advisory, brings over 25 years of experience in the immigration services sector. She began her career at the UK Home Office and later worked with Deloitte and KPMG. Anna also led immigration services for the UK and EMEA region at Cognizant Technologies during their expansion phase. Since 2012, she has specialised in boutique global immigration practices. Known

for her diverse roles in the industry, Anna has been a ‘gamekeeper,’ ‘poacher,’ client, and assignee, offering a unique perspective on global mobility solutions.

ADBH Advisory is a boutique immigration practice regulated by the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). The company partners with its clients to provide pragmatic solutions, commercially minded advice, and to remove the stress of immigration procedures from clients and assignees.

ADBH Advisory is based in London, and provides expertise in navigating complex immigration laws throughout the UK. Whether you’re looking for an advisor to help with company incorporation, tax, employment, insurance, recruitment, or other legal services, ADBH Advisory can help.

For more information, please see below: T 07983 349404 anna@adbhadvisory.com https://adbhadvisory.com

Your end-to-end fulfilment partner

In the UK, there are now around 50 million e-commerce users, signalling market sales in the region of £177 billion.

SKU Logistics is a specialist 3pl and fulfilment company, with a rich heritage spanning over 40 years and particular expertise in E-commerce. The UK company offers end-to-end fulfilment solutions through dedicated account management and a storage facility with multi-carrier partnerships across a diverse client base.

● Full commercial proposal

● Industry-leading warehouse, account management and customer service teams.

Design is more than aesthetics

Avera Planning & Design is a boutique architectural design consultancy offering turnkey solutions for all planning application and design needs. The Hertfordshire-based consultancy offers bespoke planning, design and interior design services for a wide range of property applications such as: home extensions, new builds, residential refurbishments and surgeries.

Founded by Gayatri Gupte: an architectural visionary, Avera is focused on evoking emotional connections in living spaces and inspiring creativity. Design is much more than aesthetics: it’s a fusion of form and function.

“Our goal is to create environments that blend style and soul, nurturing sustainable luxury living. We design spaces that not only enhance everyday life but also stand as timeless expressions of sophistication. Our vision is to be a beacon of soulful design, reshaping architecture and interiors through artful innovation,” illustrates Gayatri.

If you’re looking for designs that are strikingly beautiful and functional, Avera creates smart, user-friendly designs, curated for excellence, for all applications. In case you are a property investor or a developer, Avera specialises in developing proposals for conversions into flats and HMO using the permissible planning and permitted development guidelines. Renowned for signature thoughtful design elements and meticulous attention to detail, Avera creates beautiful properties that are quickly turned around, therefore maximising the profits of investors.

Avera is bringing its bold architectural visions to the 50th edition of The Business Show 2024 at the ExCeL London from 13th-14th November. Stand B1016.

For stylish and soulful living, please see the website: https://averaplanninganddesign.co.uk

Are you a SME looking for Cyber Essentials accreditation? Visit Fortis DPC at The Business Show 2024

50% of UK businesses experienced a cyberattack or breach within the last year, according to the UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey.

Many of these attacks were on SMEs or start-ups.

If your startup or SME is looking for quick and simple onboarding processing, let SKU Logistics propel your business forward with 99.8% pick accuracy and real-time transparency.

There are many benefits to partnering with SKU Logistics:

● Over 5,000 orders despatched daily

● Over 10,000 storage locations

● Over 55,000 pick locations

● E-commerce logistics support from order receipt to despatching

If you’re a start-up or SME considering e-commerce or you’re ready to take the next step, contact SKU Logistics today.

SKU Logistics will be at The Business Show 2024: 13th-14th November 2024: ExCeL London (Stand B826).

Talk to SKU Logistics today about Christmas merchandise, POS, apparel, sports equipment and footwear and other sectors, across all weights and dimensions.

T 01420 525500 https://www.sku.co.uk

Cyber Essentials is the government backed cyber security scheme that is proven to reduce the risk of cyber incidents by 80%.

Fortis DPC Limited is a specialist data protection and information governance practice supporting SMEs expertly get on track with compliant IT practices.

Fortis is showcasing Cyber Essentials Assured – continuous and automated monitoring of company Cyber Essentials certification with an easy monthly payment. SMEs will have a complete, continuous view of cyber security.

Gain control of your employees, IT and process risks. Suitable for SMEs, MSPs, Accountants and Auditors.

Fortis Phishing is also being announced –buy a one-off campaign or series to help prevent breaches caused by staff error.

Ask about the Business Show 2024 special show offer and get your phishing campaign underway today.

If you can’t make it to the show, you can call: 03333 221011 today and book a free initial consultation and talk about Cyber Essentials, GDPR, ISO standards, PCI DSS and Phishing.

Visit Fortis DPC Limited at The Business Show 2024: 13th-14th November, ExCeL London, Stand YBC55.

https://fortis-dpc.com

Fighting the corner of SMEs: Life Advice Norfolk

There are an estimated 5.5 million SMEs in the UK and during this tricky economic climate, they face challenges from cash flow management, cyber security, GDPR compliance, to navigating Net Zero. Often way down the list of priorities is insurance, with many SMEs thinking they’re too small to qualify.

expert in-house team offer personal insurance and group schemes for businesses such as private medical insurance, relevant life, group income protection, keyman and shareholder protection and individual insurance.

Does your business need a communications upgrade?

Visit Zappie Communications at The Business Show 2024

Integrated communication systems are at the heart of every startup and SME.

Insurance policies are not based purely on company size but exposure to risk, such as cyber-attack risks. Assessing risk is essential for Business Continuity Plans, allowing SMEs to navigate all those bumps in the road.

Life Advice Norfolk is here to offer a wealth of insurance consultancy and policies to SMEs across the UK. Established in 2019 by award-wining financial advisor Chris Beecham, the company has expanded from funeral plan advice to a wider product portfolio.

Now with award-winning insurance professional Stella Metford-Sewell on board, both directors, with the

Having the right insurance for your SME means you can focus on your staff, business operations, Net Zero targets and Industry 4.0.

Life Advice Norfolk is an Insurance Intermediary, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Visit Life Advice Norfolk at the Business Show 2024 at London’s ExCeL from the 13th-14th November on Stand B1630.

For further information, please see the details below: T 01603 559165 lifeadvicenorfolk@lifeadviceuk.com https://www.lifeadvicenorfolk.co.uk

Zappie Communications is the UK’s fastest-growing telecommunication company. Founded in 2022 by Jamie Pidgley and Mike Connolly, the company offers a one-stop-shop for integrated solutions.

The new Zappie Group is a managed service provider helping your business scale-up with phone systems, broadband, mobile packages, CCTV, IT solutions, commercial energy and card payments. This turnkey solution provides everything under one roof for smart, integrated solutions.

With a customer-centric focus, Zappie has an average response time of four minutes and resolution of 14 minutes. This commitment to excellent customer service is endorsed by glowing five-star Google

and TrustPilot reviews, including this one from Evie Harris, “Exceptional company from start to finish. I initially felt very sceptical about the whole process but I am absolutely over joyed with the service so far. We have new phones which are exceptional, our internet speeds have surpassed all expectations and most importantly, the service is second to none. Very happy!”

In a fast-moving technology world, Zappie provides all the latest innovations such as Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband router: a satellite internet service with wi-fi router to give high-speed internet access.

Ready for a communications upgrade? Join the 300 businesses that have already made the switch

Visit Zappie Communications at The Business Show 2024 from the 13th14th November at the ExCeL London (Stand B1402).

https://zappie.io

Marketing On Tap is a strategic and brand positioning consulting company for medium sized + SMEs.

We help clients to action their business plans and manage their operational marketing processes, with the aim of delivering sustainable results on time and within budget.

With decades of experience and multiple skillsets, we provide a full spectrum holistic service from business planning and strategy to branding and full marketing implementation across all channels.

We have particular specialisms in technology, SaaS, financial

services, and B2B sectors.

We have a small in-house senior team and work with trusted external suppliers where needed, with full transparency on budgets.

Our focus is to operate alongside our clients’ management teams, as an outsourced marketing resource, 100% focused on results and ROI.

Contact: Angela Knox, Director M +44 (0)7920 820258

angela.knox@marketingontap. co.uk

https://marketingontap.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/ angelajknox

The Code Registry: Know Your Code™

Do you know where your company’s biggest software compliance and security risk is?

Can you identify who is working on which areas of your code?

As your business grows, it’s smart to pay close attention to your software assets. The Code Registry offers a globally-leading (first-to-market) platform in code intelligence and analysis, created by next-level AI technology. The cutting-edge platform supports the automated creation of secure, independent back-ups of your entire codebase, supported by AI-powered insights.

The Code Registry’s unified dashboard provides code analytics of security evaluations, developmental insights and a cost-to-replicate valuation of your software assets. With a mission to demystify the more complex technical aspects of software

development, The Code Registry can support all businesses, from start-ups and SMEs to larger enterprises, in securing and managing their software investments with confidence.

With cyber-attacks and security threats at an all-time high, businesses need to protect and optimise their software development lifecycles, whilst empowering their boardrooms and executive teams with the knowledge to make informed business decisions.

Visit The Code Registry at the 50th edition of The Business Show 2024: 13th-14th October at ExCeL London. (Stand B2570) to gain timely insights into code and start to streamline the management of development teams and partnerships.

For more information on The Code Registry, please see the website below: https://thecoderegistry.com

Your trusted partners in law

Award-winning Forest & Co is a leading London-based law firm empowering businesses and individuals with expert legal insights. With a tailored approach to every legal dispute, the team guides its client base through each legal process.

The multilingual law firm will be exhibiting at the 50th edition of The Business Show 2024: 13th14th November at ExCeL London on stand B2206. Trainee Solicitor: Ilinca Toderita from the firm will be presenting various aspects of law that impact businesses, and especially startups. This includes: contractor relationships, potential immigration laws and intellectual property. She will also discuss common mistakes made by businesses, relevant statutes, relationships with HMRC, and contract law implications. This will take place in Theatre 10 on the 14th November from 11am-11.30am.

The UK granted 286,382 work visas to immigrant workers in the year

ending June 2024, which included health & care workers, skilled workers and seasonal workers. For many businesses, including new startups and SMEs, it’s essential to understand the legal implications of hiring foreign workers. Forest & Co offers expert immigration law insights, allowing businesses to hire foreign workers smoothly to meet the growing skills shortages.

Forest & Co offers immigration services alongside a full range of employment services such as breach of contract, discrimination/ harassment, redundancy, Directors Service Agreements, unfair dismissal, settlement agreements and termination packages, maternity/ paternity rights and whistleblowing.

Visit Forest & Co at The Business Show 2024: 13th-14th November: ExCeL London (Stand B2206)

For more information on Forest & Co, click here: https://fcos.co.uk

Unlock consistent returns with a secure franchise investment opportunity

If you’re seeking a reliable way to grow your wealth, franchise investments offer a powerful combination of independence and security. Unlike other investments like stocks or shares, franchises allow you to step into a proven, successful business model with an established brand. This drastically reduces the risks and shortens the path to profitability.

In the UK, the franchise industry is booming, contributing over £17 billion to the economy and boasting an impressively low failure rate of less than 1%. This makes franchise investments a stable, low-risk opportunity for savvy investors.

Introducing Optimal Franchise:

A secure path to consistent returns

At Optimal Franchise, we specialise in providing investors with access to these high-performing franchises, structured for maximum returns and minimal risk. We are currently raising a £15 million SECURED bond, offering an impressive 8% fixed yearly return, with payments made biannually and then quarterly. This bond is backed by a diversified portfolio of franchises across industries like healthcare, childcare, food and beverage, retail, and automotive.

Our diversified approach minimises your exposure to any one sector, providing an extra layer of protection for your capital. For example, during the pandemic, while the food and beverage sector faced challenges, the healthcare sector remained stable. This balance ensures that your investment is safeguarded in various market conditions. (Subject to client suitability.)

term growth, or a mixture of both, our secured bond offers a compelling, low-risk opportunity for consistent returns.

Why Optimal Franchise stands out

To further protect your investment, we’ve implemented robust safeguards. An independent security trustee holds a fixed and floating charge over all assets, ensuring that, in the unlikely event of a downturn, you are the first creditor. Additionally, we have plans to list on the London Stock Exchange in the future, offering even more potential for capital growth.

In today’s low-interest-rate environment, a fixed 8% return with this level of security is rare. Whether you’re focused on steady income, long-

Ready to learn more?

Now is the perfect time to explore how Optimal Franchise can help you achieve your investment goals. Contact us today to receive detailed information and secure your place in this exciting investment opportunity. Quote The Business Show.

Contact T 0800 208 8813

info@optimalfranchise.com

www.optimalfranchise.com

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Appetite: No drama, just smart, sustainable growth with Microsoft 365

Leveraging Microsoft technology with a licence you are paying for can empower your SME to streamline operations, to reach new customers, increase operational efficiency, improve customer and staff experiences and reduce costs. Building your digital workplace is one of the most important investments you’ll make.

Award-winning Appetite backed by industry accreditation and with expert technical and end user focus provides Microsoft 365 solutions to help you enhance data integration, improve employee and customer experience, through a robust, scalable transition.

Adopting the latest digital systems allows SMEs to ramp up production, through automated processes, reduce admin overhead and stay ahead of the competition.

If you’re looking to scale your business or just starting out, Appetite offers a simplified Microsoft 365 people

first solution to automate processes, reduce admin overhead and scale up operations. Through expert-led advisory, technical and practical learning consultancy your SME can empower your people to progress and innovate by integrating Office, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, Viva and Co-Pilot together. Helping you to manage your spend, optimise licences and avoid unwarranted investment in other systems.

A recent 2024 report by online publication Startups found that SMEs were looking for more knowledge about digitisation to fully leverage streamlined workflows and improved internal and external communication. Technology integration was highlighted as a significant ‘Learning and Development’ tool required to further upskill SME workforces. Navigating the ever-changing landscape in isolation is unsustainable and can be more costly through the wrong partner selection. This is where Appetite as a specialised Microsoft 365 partner can add real value.

Appetite has supported hundreds of overwhelmed and time poor SMEs to drive Microsoft 365 adoption with sensitivity and care. Appetite fills resource gaps,

Intellectual property (IP) is fundamental to securing market advantage and distinguishing your business from others. Registering IP provides significant legal protection and enforcement capabilities.

Many are familiar with the question, ‘What is your IP?’ IP is more than just a legal concept. Properly managed IP can elevate your business by enhancing customer loyalty, goodwill, and reputation. Yet, many businesses struggle to grasp the true value of their intangible assets.

At Novagraaf, we recognise that IP can be complex. While trademarks and branding are often at the forefront, there’s a wide array of interconnected IP elements – such as patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and domain names –that can easily be overlooked. As one of the largest trademark portfolio management practices in the UK, we are here to guide you through these intricacies and unlock the full potential of your IP assets.

Novagraaf is excited to attend and exhibit at Britain’s biggest Business Show. For more than 135 years, we have been supporting iconic brands and innovative organisations. We specialise in designing brand development strategies that mitigate legal and commercial risks while supporting the entire IP lifecycle.

creates capability through Citizen Developers, upskills clients’ end-users, provides jargon-free audits to pinpoint challenges and opportunities all underpinned by securing your systems.

The 50th edition of The Business Show 2024 is taking place from the 13th14th November at London’s flagship ExCeL arena. Appetite is exhibiting in the Digital Transformation Zone on Stand B1071 at the show and also presenting a session on ‘Copilot’ on the 1st November at 11am.

Appetite is a Certified BCorp. Microsoft Modern Workplace Partner and Learning and Performance Institute Gold Partner – with a dedicated mission to enhancing workplace and customer experiences. By providing jargon-free technology that accelerates growth, holistically with staff confidence, Appetite stops the digital skills gap in its tracks.

Align with Appetite today: your outsourced Microsoft 365 strategic growth partner so that your organisation can reap long-term benefits.

Ready for the magic of Microsoft 365? Contact Appetite today to level-up.

Visit Appetite at The Business Show 2024 from the 13th-14th November at London’s ExCeL arena. (Stand B1071).

Visit us at The Business Show on 13th & 14th November 2024 at ExCel London to enter our in-person event competition.

Our attorneys work with clients to deliver trademark strategies aligned with their business goals, while our dedicated IP support teams take the pressure and risk out of recordals, renewals and other administrative tasks.

With offices in London, Manchester, and Norwich, we advise across various industries on brand development, registration, enforcement, portfolio management, maintenance, renewals, licensing, and trademark due diligence in M&A or portfolio takeovers.

Additionally, our offices in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland allow us to provide a broad European offering. Our buying power ensures a preferred agent network, delivering high-quality local support at competitive prices for true worldwide reach.

Are you new to the world of IP? Is your brand strategy keeping pace with your business objectives? Do you need to integrate IP into your planning?

Visit our exhibit Stand B1403 at the Business Show to explore key IP questions and discuss maximising your brand assets. Our experts can develop, implement, and manage strategies to help you reach your goals.

Get in touch with us today at: LondonTM@novagraaf.com and quote ‘BUSINESSSHOW2024’ for your chance to win a free 30-minute consultation!

Visit: www.novagraaf.com to find out more about Novagraaf

Award-winning specialist management consultancy at The Business Show 2024: The power of positive, sustainable workplaces

The Business Show 2024 is celebrating its 50th edition this Autumn at the ExCeL London from the 13th-14th November. It’s the world’s largest business event for start-ups and SMEs and is predicted to be a stellar one this year. The latest Government figures indicate a growing UK economy with 468,000 new start-ups registered during the first half of 2024 and a further estimated 5.58 million SMEs across the country. Many new companies focus on brand awareness, annual revenue and organic growth but may neglect employee wellness and workplace morale, risking needless future burnout and rising employee absenteeism.

WorkingWell is a leading specialist consultancy, providing expertise to companies of all sizes on sustainable company performance. Established over 25 years ago, the London-based company was recognised recently by the Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence Awards and received the prestigious Corporate Wellness Specialist of the Year 2024.

Using proven evidence-based approaches, WorkingWell help their clients identify the small steps they can take to avoid employee stress and burnout and instead turn hard-wired workplace pressure into performance enhancing employee and company growth. By gathering self-reported information about perceived sources of workplace pressure and how it is responded to, WorkingWell are able to profile individual, team and leadership wellness and help employers target their wellbeing and performance interventions in the right place – boosting performance and workplace happiness. Measurable results are invariably achieved through small adaptations to energy management habits, driving up psychological safety as a catalyst for more open and creative collaborations and improving leadership understanding of the relationship between pressure, adaptability and performance.

It’s difficult to assess how happy your team or company are and though many approaches are laudable (anonymous surveys, annual reviews, team-building events, and employee reward schemes etc.) – it often takes a trusted third party to really see the true picture. The WorkingWell methodology assesses the role of ‘pressure’ within the team. Is it driving a negative or positive workplace experience? What small adaptations will make pressure a driver for personal and company development rather than energy and performance depleting stress? When pressure is balanced by the

right coping skills it can bring out the best in individuals and teams, helping them flourish. Conversely, responded to in ways that have often become habitual it can drive stress, underperformance, and burnout.

Pressure and performance are highly correlated and the team at WorkingWell can quantify where employees fit into the Pressure-Performance Curve, with insights into work pressure sources and provide detailed recommendations on how to manage pressures or adapt responses accordingly. For example: hybrid working has now proven to be more popular than total remote working. For some, hybrid working may prove challenging in terms of work demands or technical IT difficulties, leading to lack of workflow cohesion. The WorkingWell methodology facilitates open conversation about the source of energy and performance depleting pressures and taps into the insight that employees have about the small changes, actionable by themselves, that will make the wellbeing and performance difference.

With a proven track record supporting sustainable workplaces across large companies such as: Marks & Spencer, Vodafone, Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Boots, to the Health & Safety Executive and many others, WorkingWell offers industry-leading solutions for optimised performance and a happy, healthier workforce.

At The Business Show 2024, new start-ups and SMEs can visit WorkingWell on Stand B2202 to learn how these award-winning approaches can lay the early foundation for optimised employee wellbeing management. With skill shortages, increasing energy prices and supply chain delays, many businesses, whatever their size are struggling to stay afloat in the current economic climate. Protecting employees from workplace burnout must be a priority though, to avoid

catastrophic high staff turnovers, talent and IP loss and eroded workplace confidence. With an estimated one in five UK workers taking time off work due to high or extreme levels of stress, there is a lot to gain by using the relationship between pressure and performance to do more with the same resources, whilst also optimising employee engagement and wellbeing.

WorkingWell was founded in 1997 by Lesley Cooper, during the infancy of employee absenteeism approaches. Over time, society has moved from simply counting the number of people off sick and related revenue cost, to a greater awareness of what a happy workplace looks like and the impact of psychological safety on creativity, contribution and employee engagement. Utilising expert guidance, measurement tools and support, WorkingWell helps companies evolve into healthy, high-performing workplaces. Protecting ‘human assets’ is now an accepted part of building a high-performance workplace culture, but it can look daunting. It does not need to be.

The team at WorkingWell offers a package of solutions from assessing current staff wellbeing, designing remediation strategies, delivering in-house personal and team energy, resilience and psychological safety programmes, to upskilling leaders and managers to be true facilitators of employee wellbeing. Additional emotional health support can be provided to employees and managers, as part of a concerted, aligned approach to a holistic framework.

Visit WorkingWell at The Business Show 2024: 13th14th November, ExCeL London: Stand B2202

To find out more about the power of positive, sustainable workplaces, contact WorkingWell today: https://www.workingwell.co.uk

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Is your business looking at Bitcoin? Visit Musqet at The Business Show 2024

Musqet: a UK-based Bitcoin payments business has successfully raised £750,000 funding from venture capital firm Axiom in collaboration with a select group of private individuals and angel investors. This funding round will support Musqet’s continued growth and ambition to bring Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network to the mainstream market.

The UK Bitcoin investment scene is gaining momentum, as both British businesses and individuals are starting to understand the value of Bitcoin as a strategic balance sheet asset. A recent glowing review of Musqet in a Forbes online article covering the benefits to a business of accepting Bitcoin payments also underlines this.

The Forbes article went on to praise the results of a recent pilot with a small group of UK merchants, which further proved how straightforward Bitcoin transactions can be. With a focus on simplified ‘user experience’ Musqet is facilitating the transition from traditional card payments to Bitcoin seamlessly. Accepting Bitcoin for payments also addresses many of the challenges of card payment such as no chargebacks and instant fund settlement and in a wider context promotes a hedge against inflation, a hard form of currency on the balance sheet and an unstoppable, uncensorable currency.

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, Musqet has strategically positioned itself for the upcoming mainstream Bitcoin adoption with a suite of world class merchant payment services for any type of business. The recent Forbes article commented on Musqet’s streamlined merchant payment system: expertly offered through a unified card present solution and an online payment gateway. The in-store card present and ePOS offering is ideal for retail outlets, restaurants and hospitality venues, where fast, flawless transactions are needed. Musqet offers a simplified ‘payment method of choice’ without the usual complexities involved in new technology adoption.

Commenting on the recent funding, Axiom states that Musqet’s product is ‘the best by far on the market today,

allowing a seamless merchant transition, without foregoing legacy payment rails.’ This is further evidenced by an easy integration of Bitcoin payment alongside existing traditional card payment methods, for online and in-store merchants. The electronic point of sale (ePOS) till software and business management tools are primarily designed with frontline businesses in mind.

Though the UK has traditionally lagged behind the Bitcoin adoption curve, this is all set to change, as consumers drive Bitcoin adoption and some employees are now asking to be paid in full or part Bitcoin for their work. Businesses need to ready for the Bitcoin revolution or risk being left behind. Musqet is the go-to company for future-proofed Bitcoin payments and associated software.

Musqet is ready to help UK businesses become more self-custodial through the adoption of this bearer asset currency.

For emerging SMEs, who are unsure about Bitcoinvisit Musqet on Stand B1860 at The Business Show 2024 to learn about the Bitcoin-led toolkit. This can be followed up with a longer appointment for more information at a later stage.

The Business Show 2024 is at the ExCel Centre from 13th-14th November.

https://musqet.tech

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Advanced payment orchestration and low cost routing with simple integration into any website or eCommerce business.

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR EXPLOSION RISK?

No matter what you're processing – chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, biomass, wood products – if it produces dusts or powders, there's a high probability you have an explosion risk. All it takes to interrupt plant productivity is a combustible material, oxygen and an ignition source.

For more than six decades, IEP Technologies has provided the right explosion protection solution for every type of process application. From cyclones and dust collectors to milling equipment and dryers. We can design a protection system and surround you with 24/7 service and support. Protecting plant starts with knowing your explosion risk.

Explosion suppressor: eSUPPRESSOR™

The IEP Technologies eSUPPRESSOR™ is a high-rate discharge suppressor used for explosion suppression and isolation systems. Its electro-mechanical operation is unique to the industry, as no pyrotechnic devices are required for activation.

The eSUPPRESSOR™ has standard features that include pressure monitoring, lock out tag out capability and LED indication of device status. A key benefit is that all the safety functions are fully monitored, which is not possible for any device employing pyrotechnic actuators. The eSUPPRESSOR™ design & manufacture has SIL2 third party certification.

Spark Detection: Atexon®

The ‘Next Generation’ Atexon® Spark Detection and Extinguishing systems by IEP Technologies have recently received third party approval by Factory Mutual (FM), meeting the latest detailed requirement of FM3265:2020. For UK users the equipment is also certified to UKCA, UKEX and VDS certification is in the pipeline. The innovative Atexon® SD300-EX series spark detector is a world first being able to detect visible light (VIS), near infrared light (NIR) and infrared light (IR), with a 180° field of view. The benefit being it has the ability to see different ignition sources though material layers, even with dense material flow, with reduced hardware.

Passive Protection Devices:

Typically, the most cost-effective explosion protection method in terms of hardware, install and maintenance is IEP Technologies’ passive protection devices. These include vents, flameless vents and isolation devices. Explosion relief panels are calculated to vent a deflagration, and in doing so prevent the rapid developing pressure. This reduces the chance of vessel rupture, and structural damage. Similarly flameless vents work by the same principle, allowing the heat and pressure dissipation but differ from a traditional vent by mitigating the flame from passing into the atmosphere outside the flame arrestor. This type of venting method has all the benefits of traditional venting but has the added benefit of reducing the chance of possible injuries to personnel. Vent sizing is based on several different factors, call us today to discuss your options.

Editor’s Comments

Welcome to our October issue of Sustainability

Today!

We’re delighted to feature Aquilar as our Leak Detection Solutions Company of the Month on page VIII. Aquilar is a world leader in supplying the very best liquid leak detection solutions for the construction, industrial and environmental markets. Based in the UK, Aquilar are well versed to reach a global network of clients either directly or via a carefully selected distribution network. Aquilar offers innovative solutions for detecting leaks of water, fuel, and chemicals - providing products that meet BREEAM requirements for water monitoring, major leak detection, leak prevention credits, as well as CIREG standards.

2024 (page XIV). These expos brought together the brightest minds from across the sustainability sector, with cutting edge machinery, products and innovation to help the UK and countries around the world meet global carbon emission targets.

The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE gave a powerful talk at The Big Zero Show 2024. Chris Skidmore was the UK Energy Minister at the time of signing the UK’s 2050 Net Zero commitments into law, back in 2019. Chris led an independent review of the UK’s progress of Net Zero and published ‘Mission Zero: The Next Zero Review’ in January 2023. The review stated that the UK needs to introduce incentivebacked schemes to encourage businesses to decarbonise, phase out replacement gas boilers by 2033 and introduce more heat pumps.

With a bumper year for all the big sustainability shows, we bring you our round-up from RWM (page IV), The World Biogas Expo 2024 (page X), The Big Zero Show 2024 (page XIII), and Hillhead

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Resource & Waste Management (RWM) Expo – Top Exhibitors IV-V

Designed to inspire, educate, and invigorate the professional community, the event boasts an eclectic mix of industry leaders, celebrities, government officials and more.

Leak Detection Solutions Company of the Month VIII

Aquilar are a world leader in supplying the very best liquid leak detection solutions for the construction, industrial and environmental markets.

Quarrying & MIning IX

Statistics confirm that worldwide it accounts for 46%, up to 64% in developing countries, while it drops to 28% in higher-income ones.

The World Biogas Expo Review – Top Exhibitors X-XI

Billed as the leading global anaerobic digestion and biogas trade show, the event attracted 150 exhibitors, 3,000 visitors and 60 industryleading speakers.

Air, Gas & Odour Control XII

Qa3 are at the forefront of trace contaminant analysis in the oil and gas industry with constant method and service development.

The

Big Zero Show Review –Top Exhibitors XIII

Using its awardwinning platform, OnGen Expert™, our consultants deliver high quality, objective feasibility assessments including up to 10 renewable energy options.

BBC, Defra, the Environment Agency, and Chris Packham CBE join the ESS Expo line-up

Naturalist and television presenter, Chris Packham CBE, and BBC Plant Earth III Producer, Mike Gunton, are set to headline this year’s Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) conference agenda alongside other senior leaders from Defra, the Environment Agency, the Environmental Services Association, and more.

Designed to inspire, educate, and invigorate the professional community, the event boasts an eclectic mix of industry leaders, celebrities, government officials, environmental policymakers, and ambitious newcomers. Spanning two action-packed days, attendees can engage in hundreds of panel discussions, speaker sessions, and Q&As. With over 350 speakers from esteemed organisations such as Unilever, the NHS, Winvic, Anglian Water, Sony, Virgin Media O2, Heathrow Airport, Lloyds Banking Group, the Department for Business & Trade, the Environment Agency, National Grid, Biffa, John F Hunt, National Highways, Strata

Homes, Viridor, Yorkshire Water, and many more, the event promises expert-led sessions across 17 expansive stages and theatres.

As the industry navigates unprecedented challenges and complex regulatory landscapes, ESS Expo will convene industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators from the environmental sector from 11th-12th September 2024 at the NEC Birmingham. With over 350 experts sharing insights at dedicated sessions, see the full 2024 agenda here, the Expo will serve as a pivotal platform for addressing critical issues, exchanging knowledge, and fostering innovation to shape the future of the industry.

Industry power players

The Energy, Fuels, and Decarbonisation (EFD) Keynote Stage will host a panel discussion with a trio of leading voices on, ‘Scaling Up Carbon Capture – Building Bigger, Better, and Cheaper’ (11:45, 11th September).

Here, James Eyton, Head of CCUS at Viridor; Jay Shah, Head of ETS Expansion to Waste at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero; and Tim Rotheray, Chief Sustainability Officer at Viridor will explore the critical role of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in achieving net-zero emissions.

A panel discussion featuring the biggest resource management companies, titled: ‘Leaders in Waste’ (12:00, 12th September), will feature Maxine Mayhew, Chief Operating Officer, Collections & Specialist Services at Biffa; Steve Molyneux, Deputy Director Waste & Resources at the Environment Agency; Neil Grundon, Chairman of Grundon; Anna Willetts, Partner at gunnercooke LLP; and Jenny Harrison, Chief Financial Officer at enfinium.

This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: JJ Mac Ltd & Recycling UK. Further details can be found on this page and the next.

The full conference programme is now available to view on the ESS website, here.

To register to attend ESS Expo, please visit the website, here

https://www.ess-expo.co.uk/five-shows/rwm

● The application of Roller Dynamic Compaction (RDC) on former Landfill and Backfilled sites has increased over recent years in the UK.

● JJMac RDC will reduce the impact of Settlement and Compression of poorly and uncompacted backfill and provide cost-effective solutions for construction on marginal or difficult sites.

● Rolling Dynamic Compaction (RDC) involves towing a non-circular roller with a tractor. As the non-circular roller rotates, it imparts energy to the soil as it falls to impact the ground.

Recycling & Waste Management

CRJ Parts: Crucial support for your recycling & forestry equipment

CRJ Services is a leading provider of recycling and forestry equipment solutions, offering a wide range of machinery for the waste management industry. However, what truly sets CRJ apart is its comprehensive Parts Division, which ensures that customers’ equipment remains operational, efficient, and productive.

What does CRJ parts offer you:

1) Extensive inventory of aftermarket parts

The CRJ Parts maintains a vast inventory of high-quality spare parts for various recycling equipment. Whether it’s for shredders, screeners, or chippers, CRJ Services ensures that customers have access to the parts they need, reducing downtime and maintaining the efficiency of their operations.

2) Genuine and OEM parts

CRJ Services provides genuine and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts, guaranteeing compatibility and performance. This ensures that the machinery operates as intended, maintaining its longevity and effectiveness in recycling operations.

3) Expert consultation

CRJ Parts isn’t just about supplying parts; it’s also about providing expert advice. The team at CRJ is knowledgeable about the specific requirements of different equipment and can recommend the right parts for any issue,

ensuring that customers receive exactly what they need.

4) Efficient delivery

Time is crucial in the recycling industry, and CRJ Services understands this. Our Parts Division is committed to quick and efficient delivery, minimising the time that machinery is out of operation and helping businesses stay on track with their recycling goals.

5) Support for a wide range of brands

CRJ Parts support various leading brands such as Haas, Jenz, Pronar, Doppstadt etc. in the recycling industry. This versatility ensures that customers using equipment from different manufacturers can rely on CRJ for their parts needs.

The CRJ Commitment

supporting the vital work of waste management and environmental sustainability.

CRJ Parts is more than just a supplier; it is a partner in the recycling process. By offering a comprehensive range of parts, expert advice, and swift delivery, CRJ ensures that recycling equipment remains in optimal condition,

For businesses in the recycling industry, partnering with CRJ Services means more than just access to equipment – it means having a reliable source of support to keep your equipment running smoothly, day in and day out.

Contact Alan Atherton and his team, please call: 07525 334121/01565 723886 or email: parts@crjservices.co.uk.

Brown Recycling onboards quartet of rugged IVECO

X-Way Hookloaders

Brown Recycling Ltd is no stranger to the mission-focused IVECO lineup with Daily 7.2-tonne, Eurocargo 18-tonne, and IVECO S-Way tractor units earning their keep on the Stoke-on-Trent company’s waste management fleet. The latest additions to its growing fleet are four new IVECO X-Way 8x4 hookloaders (AD360X42Z OFF).

Finished in Brown Recycling’s signature brown and white livery, each IVECO X-Way is equipped with a Hyva hookloading system to carry waste in skips from demolition and manufacturing sites. With an unladen weight of 8,700kg, each IVECO X-Way can achieve a payload of 23,300kg. Once loaded with a skip, these vehicles head to Brown Recycling’s dedicated recycling facility where 42% of all collected waste is recycled.

and 1,650Nm of torque, a unit that perfectly balances performance with realworld economy. This engine is paired with a 12-speed automated transmission to boost drivability. Equipped with the OFF specification, these trucks are granted an increased approach angle and more durable front bumper, both things that help boost mission versatility.

Aluminium packaging hits 68% recycling rate in 2023

According to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency,* the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hit an impressive 68% in 2023. A record-breaking 162,357 tonnes were recycled nationwide, including more than four in five beverage cans (81%).

Despite a rapidly growing domestic market, aluminium packaging collected through kerbside, bring and on-the-go systems increased by 13% year-on-year (115,382, compared to 102,195 in 2022). Elsewhere, tonnage recovered from incinerator bottom ash (IBA) shot up by 17% (45,6hompared to 38,982).

The remaining 58% is then used for energy generation with Brown Recycling transporting the waste to incinerator plants for energy production with its three IVECO S-Way tractor units. That means no waste goes to traditional landfills.

The four IVECO X-Way vehicles feature a Cursor 9 diesel engine producing 360hp

Each vehicle is fitted with a Connectivity Box with Smart Pack, giving the operator access to advanced features such as Smart Reporting to help boost efficiencies, and Vehicle Monitoring for keeping abreast of vehicle performance and maintenance.

Contact www.iveco.co.uk www.brownrecycling.co.uk

Commenting on the announcement, Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, said, “I'm delighted to announce recordbreaking recycling volumes for 2023. While more aluminium packaging was placed on the domestic market than last year, it’s pleasing to see that recycling rates have more than kept up with pace.”

“As an industry, we’ve been investing heavily in optimising our collection and recycling infrastructure for the past 20 years and we’re now reaping the rewards of this long-term commitment.

Despite ongoing delays and uncertainty surrounding proposed changes to national recycling legislation, the sector is continuing to deliver over and above annual targets.”

For more information about Alupro, or its MetalMatters and Every Can Counts behavioural change programmes, please visit: www.alupro.org.uk. To access the latest aluminium packaging recycling data, visit the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD).

*Data sourced from the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD).

Serco Group trials electric recycling and refuse vehicles in three Hampshire districts

VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol – a world-leader in the energy sector – today announces the launch of its collaboration with leading public service provider, Serco, and RVS, to pilot electric recycling and waste collection vehicles in Basingstoke and Deane, Hart and Rushmoor.

Refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) are classified as heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and can emit up to 600g CO2 per kilometre when fully laden. They are arguably among the largest carbon emitters in councils’, or their contractors’, vehicle fleets – making them priority candidates for electrification and a key focus for change to be successful in meeting carbon reduction targets by 2030.

Supporting the climate emergency targets of Basingstoke and Deane, and Hart and Rushmoor Councils, Serco, RVS and VEV have combined their expertise to reduce the carbon footprint of recycling and refuse collection by demonstrating the capabilities of electrically powered collection vehicles (eRCVs).

Set to be deployed in a pilot scheme, RVS has refurbished and repowered two diesel RCVs into as-new electric vehicles. This

process results in a lower manufacturing carbon footprint compared to building a new EV from scratch, while also removing a diesel vehicle from the fleet.

Leveraging its expertise in fleet electrification, VEV has supplied and installed charging infrastructure for the eRCVs, and deployed its bespoke fleet management platform, VEV-IQ, to track performance during the pilot.

VEV-IQ will monitor multiple parameters throughout the pilot programme, including the eRCVs’ operational routes, charging schedules, power usage, and CO2 savings for the councils and Serco.

www.vev.com

www.refusevehiclesolutions.co.uk www.serco.com

A solution to the growing importance of leak detection in construction and water conservation

In this issue of Sustainability Today, we are pleased to feature Aquilar as our Leak Detection Solutions Company of the Month.

Aquilar are a world leader in supplying the very best liquid leak detection solutions for the construction, industrial and environmental markets. Based in the UK, Aquilar are well versed to reach a global network of clients either directly or via a carefully selected distribution network.

With a mission to provide, the world’s best leak detection equipment coupled with the appropriate installation design and product support, Aquilar offers innovative solutions for detecting leaks of water, fuel, and chemicals. Providing products that meet BREEAM requirements for water monitoring, major leak detection, leak prevention credits, as well as CIREG standards.

Its services include bespoke designs for refrigerant gas leak detection in air conditioning systems, utilising industry-leading products from renowned brands such as AquiTron, EcoLeak, AquiWave, AquiNet, and TraceTek.

Offering step-by-step guidance, its expert team provide complete design, technical and delivery assistance, ensuring every project is executed to the highest standards for optimal performance.

“We are not just selling equipment; we seek to understand and anticipate the needs of our customers. We strive to develop suitable solutions to all application problems and ultimately to improve the security of their assets, maintaining the integrity of their processes and safeguarding against environmental damage,” said Julian Waumsley, Managing Director.

We asked Julian, what Aquilar’s focus has been over the years and how has environmental concerns and industry standards like BREEAM influenced the company’s product development.

“In an ever-changing world and marketplace over the last 24 years Aquilar’s focus has been steady in its aim to provide the best leak detection systems possible. By its very nature as an early warning system an effective leak detection system is a true

and POL01. This product is used in hotel bedrooms to protect guests from the hidden dangers of leaking refrigerant. The use of sensors in these rooms has enabled clients and engineers to meet BS-EN378 safety standards for personnel protection in occupied spaces, while also reducing environmental impact as what most people don’t recognise is that a leaking air conditioning system can significantly diminish long-term performance, shorten its lifespan, and potentially double energy consumption.

environmental champion. Either saving water by detecting leaks and shutting off supplies, mitigating potential environmental disasters by detecting fuel and chemical leaks, or minimising greenhouse gases by early detection of refrigerant leaks.”

“BREEAM has been an important driver for our development team ensuring our systems ensure full compliance is possible under a number of criteria for water and refrigerant.”

Of course, every business has its challenges, and one of Aquilar’s biggest is people’s awareness. Whether it be of the problem, the dangers, the solution or the product, Julian explained, “There is the awareness and then the willingness to do something about it. A large part of marketing is directed towards awareness and what solutions are available and so frequently the case of how little some solutions cost given the right information. There’s nothing more satisfying that the ability to discuss the application, the problem and offer solutions using our vast experience. It may surprise people to know that insurance companies actually pay out far more each year for water damage than fire damage!”

During the last 18 months, Aquilar has introduced some new and improved products to help its customers achieve better BREEAM sustainability assessment credits for WAT02 Water Consumption Monitoring and WAT03 Major Water Leak Detection, all aimed to save water.

Furthermore, Aquilar have also worked with some of the largest hotel chains to provide them with Aquilar’s new refrigerant (air conditioning gas) sensor to help with the environment

In closing, we asked Julian how does he see the role of sustainability evolving in their industry, and what part is Aquilar playing in shaping that future.

He answered, “We are committed to educating the construction industry on the critical importance of reliable, well-designed leak detection solutions. It’s encouraging to see that both the construction sector and insurance companies are increasingly recognising the vital role we play in conserving water and preventing costly damage.”

With vast experience in design support and the supply of all types of leak detection systems, including market areas such as data centres, office buildings, banks, schools, hospitals, fuel storage facilities and laboratories, Aquilar have the right solution for your leak detection needs.

For more information, please see below: T 01403 216100 info@aquilar.co.uk https://www.aquilar.co.uk

How urban bio-waste is treated

The way the urban bio-waste is treated represents a challenge and a great opportunity all over the world. The organic fraction usually constitutes the dominant part of our waste. Statistics confirm that worldwide it accounts for 46%, up to 64% in developing countries, while it drops to 28% in higher-income ones.

The organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) includes food and kitchen, leaves, grass and flower cutting and yard waste. Especially the first constitutes a significant part of this organic material.

Urban bio-waste improperly treated produces environmental pollution, can pose a risk to human health and it increasingly requires more space for their disposal.

On the other hand, the recycling of bio-waste represents a desirable alternative to landfill. If properly treated, urban bio-waste can be used to produce biogas or compost, by transforming a potential garbage into a precious resource.

The European Commission recently adopted an ambitious circular economy package, which includes measures to guide Europe’s transition towards this economic model: one of the various objectives of the EU countries plans to recycle 65% of urban bio-waste by 2030 and to dispose of a maximum of 10% in landfills.

To achieve these objectives, the technologies applied to the treatment of urban organic waste become a real strategic resource and allow to fully exploit the recycling potential of the urban bio-waste generated by a large number of activities.

What are the treatment plants?

All treatment plants of urban waste tend to be organised in the same way: there is an area for the reception of waste, another for pre-treatment and mixing, a third area for the actual treatment (which can be different, according to the final product of the recycling process and the type of plants) and finally the storage area of the final product.

The plants mainly differ in the type of treatment, which can be:

t Mechanic;

t Thermal;

t Chemist;

t Biological and biochemical; t Ultrasound;

t Microwave;

t High voltage pulse discharge.

What are the stages of the OFMSW treatment?

The OFMSW treatment takes place in special plants in various stages that may partly differ depending on the type of product to be obtained from recycling, such as compost or biogas.

The stages that are common to the two production paths are:

t Receipt of materials;

t Pretreatment and mixing.

In the first stage, the OFMSW enters an area of the plant, which is generally composed of a weighing machine for the incoming material and an unloading area. The latter can be buried to avoid the dispersion of unpleasant odours.

The preliminary treatment phase mainly performs two functions:

t Eliminating any foreign materials (e.g. plastics, sands, etc.), which could sediment and create clogging problems; t Preparing (by shredding, diluting or adding structuring matrices) a substrate with a dry matter content that is compatible with the final product and with the adopted technology. For example, in compost production, wood and cellulose waste, previously shredded, is added.

In this case, the OFMSW treatment continues with the stages of:

t Bio-oxidation; t Maturation;

t Refining and storage.

At what stage are our pumps used and why?

Let’s now analyse in detail at what stage our pumps are used and why.

The technologies used in the treatment of urban organic waste represent a crucial factor in being able to make the most of their recycling potential, reducing environmental impact, health risks and land consumption for disposal purposes.

T +39 02 250731 peris@pemo.com https://www.pemopumps.com

The World Biogas Expo Review – Top Exhibitors

The World Biogas Expo 2024 review

The annual 14th World Biogas Expo edition, co-located with the World Biogas Summit was back at the NEC Birmingham from the 10th-11th July 2024. Billed as the leading global anaerobic digestion and biogas trade show, the event attracted 150 exhibitors, 3,000 visitors and 60 industry-leading speakers. The focus this summer was on delivery: #MakingBiogasHappen and saw representation from policymakers, stakeholders, academics, industry leaders and innovators from around the world. With climate crisis hitting the headlines, it remains a top priority alongside river and ocean pollution and innovations in biogas technology are at the forefront of this.

The Engine Room Sessions in the theatre made great headway on plant optimisation and related innovation, especially on methane slippage and emissions. Delegates were reminded about the importance of Measure, Record and Verify (MRV) within the sector.

Some of the biggest players from across the sector were at the event including the Environment Agency, who were keen to partner with ADBA to perfect the methane action plan and the former Secretary of State at DEFRA: George Eustice MP laid out the benefits of decarbonising farming though concerted actions on methane.

Hot topics included employing AI for added efficiency, enhancing digestate management and maximising feedstock quality. The UK Government backed: The Green Gas Support Scheme was widely promoted during the event, as it becomes more evident that the biogas industry is fast becoming key component of the global race to cleaner energy transition.

A driving issue throughout the two-day event was separating food waste, spearheaded by ADBA, in line with impending legislation. A panel of Local councils, AD plant operators, waste management companies, investors and law firms had open and candid conversations about the challenges ahead and the potential victories for greener waste management. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, place a statutory duty of care on waste management and the classification, handling and disposal of all hazardous waste. The DEFRA and Rural Affairs Environmental Act 2021 plan to make planned recycling food waste an imminent legal requirement in England, following success in Wales from April 2024 and Scotland since 2016.

Blended Products: Your expert partner for bulk and packaged gases and a range

of heat transfer fluids

Blended Products has become a recognised name for reliable and competitively priced specialist gas and chemical products. Working alongside national as well as globally recognised brands, Blended provide the highest levels of service and tailored solutions, offering a customer focused approach, which is combined with expertise and professionalism.

Building on the success of the World Biogas Association expo in July, where Blended showcased its ADCO2 initiative for sourcing green carbon dioxide, Blended has launched Delta-T. This revolutionary surfactant, developed by SafeSol after 15 years of research, reduces energy consumption in heating and cooling systems by up to 27%. By lowering water’s surface tension, Delta-T improves heat transfer efficiency. In tests, spaces heated 3.2 times faster, offering quicker temperature control and significant cost savings.

Alex Robinson, MD of Blended Products,

highlighted Delta-T's ability to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, with fast returns on investment. A trial by Bradford Council demonstrated a 27% reduction in energy usage, saving £33,600 annually and cutting CO2 output by 31 tonnes.

Blended, committed to sustainability and innovation, sees Delta-T as a key part of its mission to offer cutting-edge solutions that drive environmental and economic benefits.

Read more:

https://blendedproducts.com/is-thisthe-most-precious-liquid-in-uk-homes

T +44 (0)1652 680555 enquiries@blendedproducts.com https://blendedproducts.com

Anaerobic digestion and biogas are of global interest and as a result, the event attracted a large international audience from countries as diverse as Mexico, USA, Indonesia, Canada, Brazil, and New Zealand. The World Biogas Association held a highly successful National Biogas Association Roundtable, with global Chief Executives, Presidents and influential decision-makers intent on achieving global collaboration.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Atlantic Pumps, Blended Products & CPL Activated Carbons. Further details can be found on this page and the next.

Save the date: The World Biogas Expo 2025: 9th-10th July at the NEC, Birmingham.

https://www.biogastradeshow.com

Biogas purification showcase at the NEC

CPL/Puragen

Activated Carbons are a long-term supporter of the World Biogas Expo, since the sector is a key and growing area of their business.

The company supplies activated carbon products and services into the biogas/biomethane sector, including VOCSorber® mobile filters and their REACT-Sys® spent carbon-recycling technology.

One particular issue facing the biogas sector is what to do with spent carbons that have a high loading of sulfur. Traditionally, these ‘difficult’ spent carbons have been considered as untreatable by normal reactivation processes, since the high levels of sulfur can cause considerable damage to expensive reactivation kilns.

CPL/Puragen has developed a unique and proprietary solution to this problem, which they showcased at the Expo via a well-attended presentation in the Engine Room Theatre. Their so-called ‘CR3’ process is unique within the activated carbon industry and has been commercially operational since last year. The key benefit to biogas and biomethane operators is

that is reduces the amount of waste carbon sent to landfill or incineration, with all of the associated costs and environmental impacts.

The ’CR3’ technology has certainly caught the attention of the wider biogas community, being shortlisted as finalist in this year’s British Renewable Energy Awards, receiving a Highly Commended certificate in the competitive ‘Innovation Award’ category. This technical breakthrough has also been short-listed in other prestigious industry awards, including the National Recycling Awards and the European Biogas Association Awards.

Photography by David Reay

CPL/Puragen also had one of their largest mobile filters on display at the World Biogas Expo, located on their stand inside the Hall. This VOCSorber® 30 unit, typically used for landfill gas and other biogas purification applications, was a great conversationstarter and, being visible throughout the Hall, made finding their stand really easy! The company regularly displays its large carbon filters on its stands at major exhibitions. On this occasion, the stand was right next

to the Engine Room Theatre, meaning that attendees at their ‘CR3’ presentation could see first-hand the scale of the equipment being described!

The World Biogas Expo in July was the first in a series of events that CPL/Puragen are involved in this year, all intended to showcase the company’s best-in-class purification innovations. Green Gas Day, the ESS Expo and European Biomethane Week are all on the agenda for later in the year.

High-sulfur spent carbon recycling: https://activatedcarbon.com/news/high-sulfur-reactivation Biogas & Biomethane Purification with Activated Carbon: https://activated-carbon.com/applications/ biogas-biomethane-purification

Contact T +44 (0)1942 824240 info@activated-carbon.com https://activated-carbon.com

Atlantic Pumps discusses sustainability in the aggregate industry

The aggregate industry accounts for the largest material flow in the UK economy.

The industry covers extraction of raw minerals, processing, and recycling of C&D (construction and demolition) ‘waste.’

Central to sustainability, it’s essential for making energy efficient building materials and infrastructure, with the sheer volume representing challenges and opportunities for emissions reduction.

Lifecycle Analysis looks at the total cost (environmentally and financially) of asset ownership. Choosing equipment that is operationally efficient, lasts longer and is itself recyclable is increasingly important.

Moving from fossil-fuel to electricity reduces fumes, noise and, with clean sources, emissions. Fixed plant and equipment such as pumps are easier to switch over than heavy mobile plant. Atlantic Pumps specialise in pump optimisation.

The UK is a leader in recycled aggregates,

accounting for over 30% of materials sold. These recycled minerals are often less dense than virgin sources, making them ideal for drainage and insulating materials.

Quarrying is traditionally associated with negative environmental and social impacts, especially in less regulated areas of the world. Sustainability measures can turn quarrying into ‘net gain’ with longterm planning.

Operators are adopting renewable energy, using quieter equipment, and creating new habitats. Responsible choices in technology and operational practices are key to mitigating our environmental footprint.

T 0808 196 4938

hello@atlantic-pumps.com

https://atlanticpumps.co.uk

Photo by Simon Jones

pQA portable quadrupole analyser

The Hiden pQA portable gas analyser is a versatile mass spectrometer and offered with a range of interchangeable sampling inlets to suit a broad application range.

MIMS inlets are offered for analysis of dissolved species in ground water, fermentation cultures, soil samples, and general applications where analysis of dissolved species in liquid sample is required. The system is suited to gas analysis applications, where sample volume is small, and for environmental applications where detection of low concentration levels is required. The pQA system has a mass range of 200amu and sub ppb detection levels. Extended mass range to 300amu is optional.

The system is supplied in a Pelican® case and can be powered by a 12V supply for field use, battery and/or solar powered, or a 220V supply for laboratory use.

The pQA system is designed to be compact, lightweight and portable extending the applications of high sensitivity, high dynamic range multi gas analysis by mass spectrometry for use in the field, on riverbanks, at sea, or in the laboratory.

For full details on this or any other Hiden Products contact Hiden Analytical at: info@hiden.co.uk or visit the main website: www.hidenanalytical.com

Qa3’s trace contaminants services get a good reaction

2024 is proving to be a great year for Qa3 having recently expanded both their on-site team and analytical capabilities, now boasting the largest fleet of on-site chemists and the widest range of on-site trace contaminant services of any analytical service provider to the oil and gas industry.

Qa3 are at the forefront of trace contaminant analysis in the oil and gas industry with constant method and service development, recently including:

t Identification of previously unconsidered routes of environmental mercury emissions from the oil and gas industry

t Pioneering techniques in the quantification of mercury in contaminated product facing infrastructure, primarily supporting the decommissioning sector.

t Identification of oxygen ingress into gas processes via newly installed flare gas recovery systems

t Provision of portable sulphur speciation to avoid transformation of species between sampling and analysis

Qa3 pride themselves in the quality of their services and are available to service both onshore and offshore requirements with minimal notice. With laboratories and offices in the UK just outside of London, Qa3 have positioned themselves to be able to service the Global oil and gas sector as well as UK and North Sea assets.

Qa3 have a large portfolio of successful on-site trace contaminant studies undertaken across the globe from onshore Northern Norway through to offshore Vietnam and the deserts of Northern Africa and the Middle East.

If you require any on-site analytical support from pipeline specification monitoring of export fluids through to deposit investigations and mass balance studies, or you would like to hear about some of their previous experiences, contact Qa3 today via their website: www.qa3.co.uk, email: enquiries@qa3.co.uk or phone: +44 (0)1256 397390.

The Big Zero 2024

The Big Zero Show was held from 2nd-3rd July 2024 at the Coventry Building Society Arena, with a focus on technology innovations to reduce carbon emissions from the business sector. With Coventry City Council and Energy UK as the main partners, the two-day event was aimed at both SMEs and larger companies, attracting 50 leading exhibitors and 1,500 industry visitors.

This year marked the third show on record and attracted the biggest attendance record yet. The large red double

decker EV bus got everyone talking about everything sustainability-related. The Tootbus is an operational sightseeing bus, powered by 100% renewable energy, showcasing the power of electrified transport.

With Net Zero 2050 now firmly in sight, it was a chance to look forward for many companies present. The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE (Author of the Mission Zero Report) was a headline speaker and spoke about current emission levels, signalling that emission reduction rates are at 51-52% of 1990 levels but there is no room for complacency. The Big Zero Lectures housed TED-talk style lectures covering a wide range of topics such as EV transport and carbon removals.

Julia Hailes, author of The Green Consumer Guide gave a three-decade review of sustainability engagement from the business sector and championed the power of systemic change across the board.

Nick Molden from Emissions Analytics Ltd focused on how to achieve Net Zero Transport, through the cautionary tale of ‘Dieselgate.’ This was when many VW cars were sold with defective software that altered emission levels, essentially polluting toxic levels of nitrogen oxide. The disastrous event resulted

in the recalling of millions of cars worldwide, a company loss of €2.5bn and a huge loss in consumer trust.

The event was buzzing with ideas and innovation, embracing all in an inclusive atmosphere. One of the most unexpected talks came from Prof. Michael Pollitt from the University of Cambridge who gave a talk on religion: ‘Can religion be the secret weapon in the fight to cut emissions?’ – from simpler living, this study shows the power of religious messaging that could work on a global way to help meet Net Zero transition.

Greenwashing aside, ESG credibility is now paramount with all companies, large or small. When it comes to attracting investment or trading, many customers and investors want to see company ESG policies. It’s not enough to be doing the bare minimum, companies need to be actively embracing renewable energy, BREEAM buildings, EV transport, harvesting rainwater, LED lighting, the circular economy and to fully know the difference between scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Leading economist and author Vicky Pryce spelt out the priority of ESG credibility for business models going forward, within the landscape of Net Zero.

https://bigzeroshow.com

OnGen: Digital tools to reduce business energy consumption

OnGen is a software & consultancy business established to help organisations across all sectors navigate the complex task of identifying and assessing the most appropriate on-site renewable energy options.

Using its award-winning platform, OnGen Expert™, our consultants deliver high quality, objective feasibility assessments including up to 10 renewable energy options. Using site specific data and AI we provide the most accurate and costeffective means of identifying carbon and cost savings that maximise return on investment.

Reports are tailored to an energy users’ unique circumstances, Cutting through the complexity, from initial feasibility through to funding and deployment.

Key features of the service:

t Technology agnostic, comparing up to 10 mature renewable energy technologies

t Analysis of property-specific energy data and over 70 Geographical Information System (GIS) datasets to identify constraints

t Optimal system size and mix of technologies to maximise your return on investment

t Introductions to MCS accredited installers

t Introductions to third-party funders to avoid upfront capex

t Discount for multiple property assessments.

Whether a business is at the beginning of its net-zero journey or seeking validation for advice and quotes from installers

OnGen delivers a trusted proven service.

Contact: sales@ongen.co.uk to speak to one of the team or visit: https://ongen.co.uk

Hillhead Show Review – Top Exhibitors

Hillhead review 2024: Sustainability focus

Hillhead is the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling expo and this summer’s biennial show was held from the 25th-27th June. The venue of course was Hillhead Quarry near Buxton in Derbyshire: the world’s biggest working quarry. Hillhead 2024 saw record trade visitors: over 19,500, up 8% on the last expo back in 2022. With 598 industry-leading exhibitors, visitors focused on sustainability products and technology were spoilt for choice.

Decarbonisation featured heavily over the three-day event, with live demonstrations showing the latest advanced capabilities. Low-carbon technologies, greater sustainable working practices and of course machinery innovation has transformed the construction and quarrying.

All eyes are on concrete, which is responsible for 15% of global carbon emissions. ConSpare launched the second industry white paper titled: ‘The right mix: Addressing the ‘S’ of ESG for concrete batch plants – putting people at the centre of investment decision-making.’ As part of a wider Industry 5.0 context, this paper focused on how improvements to the batch plant can boost operator wellbeing alongside aligned sustainability. Over the last ten years, huge leaps have been made in meeting ESG targets across the concrete sector, including carbon reduction but ConSpare argues that we need to prioritise workers’ wellbeing at the heart of all operations. With long hours, challenging workspace and often repetitive tasks, sustainability needs to work hand in hand with improved work conditions.

offered if needed. The full product range has been designed to minimise waste and environmental impact, prevent contamination and pollution and largely promote responsible waste management. With attention to detail, all units can be utilised to handle a large range of flows, pump sizes and particle characteristics, helping minimise off-site disposal costs and meet the daily heavy demands of the construction industry.

Regular popular exhibitors, Kelly Tanks were back at Hillhead 2024 with a full range of water-treatment and concrete washout systems and saw record levels of visitors this year. The products are available for hire or purchase, with additional onsite set up and training

Celebrating 30 years of Air Quality Excellence in 2024

Hillhead 2024 was a sight to behold –the biggest names across quarrying, construction and recycling converged on Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry in Derbyshire for a three-day trade extravaganza. Held from 25th-27th June, our Top Exhibitor was Air Spectrum Environmental with live equipment demonstrations on Stand C1 and in the registration demonstration. The visitor maps were sponsored by Air Spectrum Environmental this year, as the company took the time to mark its 30th anniversary.

In blistering summer heat on the High Peak, the team demonstrated its winning range of dust suppression equipment, as part of its push to prioritise air quality across busy UK sites.

Air Spectrum have spent thirty years creating and supplying innovative alternatives to traditional dust suppression equipment. Offering a fullservice approach, they offer monitoring and assessments as well as treatment solutions for air quality issues.

Air Spectrum’s range of air quality management equipment creates cleaner, healthier workspaces: thereby protecting the

long-term health of on-site workers, visitors, and residents in the immediate vicinity.

The range includes fixed dust management solutions for installation: StaticAir, Jetstream and Pacific Nozzle Line and mobile water-based dust suppression equipment like Dust Cannons, Rotary Atomisers, Road Go Suppression, Motofog, Vortex Mini Fans and Quattro.

To view the full range of dust suppression equipment: click here: https://www.airspectrum.com/systems/ dust-suppression

To see the Hillhead 2024 video from Air Spectrum Environmental, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/airspectrum-environmental_hillhead2024exhibition-workhardplayhard-activity7214974785414443011-K8ek?utm_ source=share&utm_medium=member_ desktop

Air-quality solutions heavyweights Air Spectrum Environmental brought their large range of mobile dust-suppression, odour-control and air management solutions, including the ecotech Rotary Atomiser (RA). This is the UK’s first battery-powered, zero-emissions dust-suppression misting system and was the result of three years’ dedicated R&D. This is a game-changer for the UK sector, with a priority on air quality and reduce carbon emissions.

Hillhead will be back in 2026, dates to be confirmed.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Air Spectrum Environmental, Desmi & Stuart Group. Further details can be found on this page and the next.

https://www.hillhead.com

Making profit from waste with BlakerTech

At BlakerTech, we specialise in designing and manufacturing robust equipment for the metal recycling sector. Our solutions are built to help businesses recover high volumes of non-ferrous metals from dry recyclables, reducing waste sent to landfill and lowering disposal costs. With a reputation for reliability and success across the globe, our systems are engineered to deliver consistent results that enhance both efficiency and profitability.

MagThro™ Eddy current system

The MagThro™ is our leading high-energy magnetic recycling system, designed using premium components to ensure reliable performance. It is highly effective at extracting non-ferrous metals from mixed materials via a dry process, helping to streamline your recycling operation. Key features include:

t High-quality construction for long-lasting durability

t 12-pole magnet shafts for improved separation

t Neodymium rare earth magnets for powerful nonferrous separation

t Adjustable eccentric rotor to optimise recovery rates

t Available with two or three-way splitters to suit your requirements

t Sturdy framework with walkways for easy maintenance

t Belt widths available in 500, 750, 1,000, 1,250 and 1,500mm

t Dry process that eliminates the need for dealing with contaminated waste

t Simple operating system

Proven success with BlakerTech

A long-standing customer recently expanded their recycling line with two additional MagThro™ systems after seeing impressive results from their original purchase. Each system, measuring one metre in width, features feed hoppers, vibrating feeders, drum magnets with twin splitters, and the powerful MagThro™ eddy current separator. A two-stage separator hood further enhances the system’s ability to deliver precise results,

improving both separation efficiency and throughput. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering practical, efficient solutions that improve operational outcomes.

The BlakerTech approach

Based in the South East of England, BlakerTech proudly represents the best of British engineering. Our recycling systems are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using the highest-quality materials, made right here in Great Britain. We offer more than just premium products — our comprehensive services include installation, training, and ongoing support to ensure you get the most from your equipment. Additionally, we maintain a full inventory of accessories and spares. We also manufacture metering conveyors, vibrating hoppers/feeders and drum magnets. To learn more about how BlakerTech, with its best-of-British craftsmanship, can support your business or to arrange a personalised demonstration, please get in touch:

T 01403 783634 robin@blaker.co.uk www.blakertech.com

Unlock 20% off a new Waterbeach Home with the Discount Market Sale Scheme

According to recent research, house prices have grown a significant 80% in Cambridge since 2007, making buying a property more of a challenge for many in this area1. Located just eight miles from the city centre, and just four miles from Cambridge Science Park, Waterbeach offers a range of new homes, and is a more affordable alternative to the city centre. For buyers looking to purchase a home in the popular city of Cambridge who may be struggling with affordability, sustainable homebuilder Stonebond is offering the Discount Market Sale scheme (DMS) at Waterbeach. Available to eligible buyers, the selected homes include a 20% discount from the local market value2*.

its lifetime, meaning that when the property is sold, the homeowner also sells at 20% of the current market value.

For more information on the Discount Market Sale scheme (DMS), please visit: www.stonebondproperties.com or please call: 01245 377299.

Holyrood’s Net Zero Committee hosts expert panel discussion on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill at the Royal Highland Show

Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee is set to host an expert panel discussion and open forum Q&A on the new Land Reform (Scotland) Bill at this year’s Royal Highland Show.

Committee Convener, Edward Mountain MSP (pictured), will chair the event which will take place on Friday 21st June from 14.00-15.15, in the Upper Foyer of the Royal Highland Centre’s Highland Hall.

Panellists set to take part in the discussion include:

Stakeholders wishing to attend the event should book a free ticket here. Please also feel free to turn up on the day.

The affordable home ownership scheme helps prospective buyers by offering a remarkable 20% discount off the local market value, which is confirmed by an RICS-certified surveyor. The buyer owns 100% of the property on purchase, but the home remains discounted throughout

1 https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/ property-home/article/boom-town-statswhere-house-prices-are-rising-fastestoutside-london-kq9l8tz2b

2 *Eligibility criteria applies. Please contact a Stonebond Sales Consultant for further details.

2M Group of Companies signs first commercial agreement to supply MorroTM plastic-free coating to Huhtamaki

Huhtamaki and 2M Group of Companies have announced the first ever multi-year supply deal to deploy Xampla’s plastic-free MorroTM Coating polymer to replace traditional barrier coatings in a range of takeaway boxes.

The deal between Huhtamaki and 2M Group of Companies will see MorroTM Coating deployed at scale in selected foodservice on-the-go applications, enhancing Huhtamaki's wider use of alternative recyclable and compostable packaging solutions derived from renewable sources.

Classified as a natural polymer, MorroTM Coating is completely free from both Per and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS), known as ‘forever chemicals,’ and plastic. The material is exempt from the Single Use Plastic Directive.

t Andy Wightman, Land Campaigner, former MSP, forester & owner of ‘Who Owns Scotland’ website

t Prof Andrew Barnes, Head of Rural Economy, Environment & Society, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

t Christopher Nicholson, Chairman, Scottish Tenant Farmers Association

t Sarah-Jane Laing, Chief Executive, Scottish Land & Estates

t Hamish Lean, Partner & Head of Rural Property, Shepherd and Wedderburn.

Journalists wishing to attend must accredit to the Royal Highland Show via: rhsaccreditation@mucklemedia.co.uk.

Journalists wishing to speak with the Convener about the Committee’s scrutiny of the Bill should accredit to Hilda Stewart via: hilda.stewart@parliament.scot.

Tweet for retweets which includes Convener audio detailing the panellist line up – https://x.com/SP_NetZero/ status/1800818889749619143

Low-carbon heating systems mandatory in new-build homes from 2025: Where does copper piping fit in?

In a bid to drive a greener future for prospective homeowners, the UK Government introduced the Future Homes Standard in 2019, which ensures newly built homes have low-carbon, energy-efficient heating systems from 2025 onwards.

The heating and powering of buildings consumes 30% of the UK's total energy use; therefore, it’s clear that homes play a significant role in the UK's effort towards reducing energy consumption.

The shift in how we heat our homes from 2025

Huhtamaki’s UK manufacturing facilities supply innovative packaging solutions to leading global Quick Service Restaurant, Specialty Coffee and catering brands.

Developed by Cambridge based deep-tech company Xampla, MorroTM Coating is an alternative to both renewable and fossilderived plastic coatings. Made from plant protein, the material is food contact safe and delivers excellent grease, water and oxygen barrier performance as well as heat-seal ability.

A completely natural material, it can be used on a variety of substrates and tailored for use across many food packaging applications. Xampla's landmark partnership with the 2M Group of Companies was announced last year and this exciting milestone represents significant progress on the commercialisation of MorroTM technology.

Contact https://morro.earth

To meet the Government’s target of netzero greenhouse emissions by 2050, our homes must become more sustainable. By implementing alternative energy systems and using recyclable materials like copper piping in heating, we can make strides towards increasing the longevity and versatility of our homes.

There are a range of low-carbon installations that developers and homeowners can embrace - including heat pumps, electric and biomass boilers, hybrid systems, solar water heating and insulation – to increase sustainability in

homes while continuing to generate heat.

Copper’s role in low-carbon heating systems

As an excellent conductor of heat, copper allows for rapid and efficient heat transfer, making it the standout choice for supplying the heat generated by lowcarbon heating systems.

Copper pipes can be with integrated with air-source heat pumps, transporting the heat extracted from outside air to radiators, electric heaters and other outlets. As well as improving efficiency, copper pipes are also infinitely recyclable, helping to reduce carbon emissions associated with the design of air-source heat pumps.

To find out more about the recyclability of copper, please visit: https://www.cuspuk.com

Professional assistance with sponsorship licences for businesses

During 2024 (until March), there were 315,018 work visas granted to overseas workers, which was a 5% increase from 2023 and more than double pre-pandemic levels from 2019.

This is set to increase into 2025 with many UK companies needing to fill skills gaps across digital skills, cyber security, manufacturing to health and social care and many more sectors. The ‘end of free’ movement post-Brexit left many companies reeling and these companies are now looking into the sponsor licence system from the Home Office to employ foreign workers. This licence permits the business to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the migrant worker, if all pre-existing conditions are met.

However, the bureaucracy can be overwhelming and this is where specialist OISC immigration law firms can really support.

USB Immigration Consultants helps navigate the complexities of sponsorship

licences and supports companies to manage their SMS. The London-based team offers bespoke training to HR professionals, to assist with sponsorship licence management, as part of a comprehensive range of services.

If you’re looking for visa consultancy, sponsorship licence support and training, visit USB Immigration Consultants on Stand B1107 at The Business Show 2024: 13th-14th November, ExCeL, London.

For more information, click on the website here: https://usbimmigration.com

Make the right security decisions with Thirty Nine Cyber

October is Cyber Awareness Month.

Did you know that as many as 1 in 3 businesses estimate they will see one weekly cyber-attack attempt.

Each cyber-attack can cost medium to large businesses an average of £19,400.

Many SMEs mistakenly think they are not at risk of cyber-attacks but in actual fact, 43% of all cyber-attacks are aimed at SMEs. This can lead to huge financial repercussions and reputational damage.

The good news is that Thirty Nine Cyber is here to help all businesses, small or large though its industry-leading cyber advisory services. This includes Cyber Maturity Assessment (CAF), Cyber Programme Development & Delivery and Virtual CISO.

The UK-based company is exhibiting at this year’s Business Show from the 13th-14th November at London’s flagship ExCeL arena.

For any SMEs attending the two-day show, Thirty Nine Cyber will be on Stand

B1106 to answer any cyber questions for your business.

The expert-led team support businesses with robust cyber strategies, to bolster confidence and ward off any potential cyber security threats. From a comprehensive pre-assessment, assessment, post-assessment and follow-up, the streamlined process will ascertain cyber health and risks, in proportion to each business. The postassessment report will set out bespoke findings and suggest clear, actionable recommendations.

Visit Thirty Nine Cyber at The Business Show 2024: 13th-14th November: ExCeL, London. Stand B1106.

For more information, click here: https://www.thirtyninecyber.com

GoCruise & Travel: Helping customers find their dream holiday experience

GoCruise & Travel Franchise is a cruise and holiday network of individual business owners who can help customers find their dream holiday experience, whilst giving independent and unbiased holiday advice. We work with all the big names in the travel industry and have excellent partnerships with all the leading holiday and cruise companies, enabling us to create the best holiday experience for our customers.

We provide on-going support for our Franchise business owners, developing their travel knowledge and expertise across the products we sell, whilst providing them with all the tools and advice required for running their own travel business.

GoCruise & Travel Customer Ethos

The perfect holiday begins with a conversation to craft the next unforgettable adventure, and we ensure the curation of each travel experience is enjoyable and smooth. We endeavour to plan every holiday from start to finish, and to include any personal touches that make a holiday truly memorable!

We are part of Fred. Olsen Travel, one of the UK’s award-winning travel agencies with a proud history in the travel industry since 1988. Our key relationships with our trade partners enable us to deliver fantastic deals and offers for your customers. Every holiday we provide is ABTA and ATOL protected, providing assurance and no hidden charges or fees.

Are we right for each other?

We invest time and attention in nurturing and developing you to be the best you can be. We’ll provide you with the knowledge and opportunities needed to build your own successful business, all while maintaining a focus on quality service.

We’re thrilled to give you the chance to create your own customer database and promote the products you want to sell, using a territory model approach. Our main focus is on providing quality care and attention to detail, aiming to encourage repeat business from your happy customers.

Enjoy the flexibility to set your own hours based on your personal circumstances and commitments, set goals without imposed targets, and unlock limitless earning potential.

What’s in it for you?

● Excellent earning potential with the cruises and holidays you will sell

● Pride & satisfaction in doing a job well

● Great work/life balance – shape your work around your lifestyle

● Being part of a fun and exciting industry

● Discounted rates for your own personal holidays and educational experiences

● A recognised brand and platform to build yourself a successful business

Your future awaits with GoCruise & Travel.

For more information, please see below: T 07880 290993

https://www.joingocruiseandtravel.co.uk

Industry debates the ever-changing UK/EU customs requirements at Multimodal 2024

Multimodal 2024 has seen a record number of visitors through the door at this year's event, running from 11th-13th June 2024. With queues forming ahead of the doors opening on the second day of the exhibition, many made the most of the fantastic transport links into Birmingham’s NEC.

Those attending were treated to in-depth sessions demystifying the upcoming changes to UK-EU customs regulations, an issue that has been at the forefront since Brexit in 2020. However, with the introduction of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), UK businesses face additional complexities and are navigating uncharted waters.

Michael Boulanger and Anne Samson from RM Boulanger provided a deeper understanding of CBAM, and how UK exporters can transform what could be seen as potential barriers into avenues of opportunities. The new policy introduces rules on imports of certain products with a high carbon intensity. Those products need to report the greenhouse gas emissions embedded in their imports.

The focus of talks also shifted to rail, following the government’s recent target setting aimed at growing rail freight up to 75% by 2050. A group panel moderated by Maggie Simpson OBE, Director General for Rail Freight Group, discussed the challenges and opportunities achieving the target will present.

The expert panel from the Rail Freight Group, Logistics UK, Associated British Ports, Freightliner, Solent Stevedores and DP World, were on hand to offer a range of perspectives. The industry must address the capacity and capabilities to achieve such challenging targets.

Over 140 speakers will have taken to

the stage over the three-day event, spanning esteemed organisations including Unipart, Boohoo, Kingfisher PLC, Europa Worldwide Group, Howard Tenens Logistics, Freightliner Group Ltd, Kuehne+Nagel Ltd, CEMEX UK and Amazon.

Event Director Robert Jervis commented on this year’s speaker line-up, “This year’s event has seen so many fantastic sessions, covering a wide range of industry topics. No stone has been left unturned when considering sustainability, technology and customs requirements. The future is bright for the logistics industry, and this event continues to be a fantastic moment for those across the full supply chain to connect and network.”

On Thursday 13th June, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be visiting the show in her capacity as Patron of Transaid, the international

development charity founded by Save the Children, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and HRH The Princess Royal.

This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Clivet, Derry Bros, Eori (UK) Limited, Hazel 4D, Modelis, Route1 Group, Samskip & Tejas Software Ltd. Further details can be found on the next four pages.

Find out more about Multimodal here: https://www.multimodal.org.uk

Going the extra mile: Route 1 Group

Award-winning Route 1 Group made lots of fruitful new connections for future growth on Stand 9016 at Multimodal 2024: held at the NEC Birmingham from the 11th-13th June. The three-day event was also the perfect opportunity for team-building for the familyrun business, with Managing Director Richard Haines and Commercial Director Lee Haines joining the rest of the team.

Recognised by the industry for exceptional logistics, the company won Small Logistics Company of the Year 2023: Northamptonshire Logistics Awards and has made it to the finals of ‘Team of the Year’ for the Northamptonshire Logistics Awards 2024. Transport Controller Olivia Haines is also a finalist for the ‘Unsung Hero of the Year’ Award in the same award series.

Established in 2013, Northampton-based Route 1 Group is a one-stop shop Logistics and fulfilment partner offering triangular division packages. The central state-of-the-art 30,000 sq.ft. warehouse, with 2,500 pallet storage offers next-level capacity. Further strategic distribution centres in Bristol and Durham offer coverage across the South-West and North-East.

The three divisions are as follows:

● Express Couriers

● Two-Person Home Delivery Fulfilment

● Hand assembly

Multimodal is the calendar UK event for showcasing transport and logistics across supply chains and Route 1 Group focused on the Express Couriers and Two-Person Home Delivery Fulfilment aspects to the business during this year’s show.

Reliable courier services are integral to today’s fast-moving pace, with businesses requiring solutions 24/7. Route 1 Express Couriers operate an express delivery service, through a seamless online booking system. The bespoke packages include secure same-day, next day service, UK overnight, European delivery and haulage solutions. With solutions running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with goods collected within on-hour from anywhere across the UK, customers are at the heart of all operations.

Route 1’s Two Person Home Delivery Fulfilment is a turnkey solution for e-commerce and large consumer brands, encompassing warehousing, picking, packing, through to delivery with a dedicated team and fleet. This two-person uniformed white glove delivery service affords peace of mind for bulkier items such as sofas, beds, office/garden furniture, heavy consumer goods through to more delicate items, which can be delivered to the customer’s room of choice each time. Bolt-on extras include optional assembly and installation services for added convenience.

For a no-obligation call with sales team members or comprehensive customised proposal, please phone today:

For Express Couriers: T 01604 756716

hello@route1groupltd.co.uk

For Two Person Home Delivery Fulfilment: T 01604 756716

hello@route1groupltd.co.uk

To find out more about Hand Assembly: T 01604 756716

hello@route1groupltd.co.uk

https://route1groupltd.co.uk

Our sustainable switch over solution

The problem

Sustainability and ESG are growing concerns for our customers and their end-consumers alike. From environmental impact to ethical practices, there are many sub-topics to consider. It can be difficult to know where to start, and where you should focus your efforts to make the largest positive impact. Making small, incremental changes that are engrained into your business practices and operations is important for making consistent progress. Our customers regularly come to us for expert advise regarding possible sustainable switches they can make to their packaging operations and usage. That’s where our Sustainable Switch Over solution comes in.

Our solution

Our team of packaging experts will guide you through making the switch from less sustainable materials to recycled content and maximum efficiency. We’re dedicated to helping businesses like yours transition to more sustainable packaging solutions that align with your values and goals.

By combining sustainable products, process improvements, and technical expertise, we are able to optimise your packaging and logistics operations. This not only

reduces waste, but also enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We have adopted our own version of the Waste Hierarchy that focuses on rethinking your existing products, removing unnecessary components, minimising the amount of packaging needed, and choosing recycled materials where possible.

Giving our customers the right knowledge is key. Our technical advice can help you make informed decisions around your packaging purchases and operations. This can help prevent waste from going to landfill or polluting the environment, but also offers closed-loop systems to minimise reliance on virgin materials, which can also reduce the Plastic Packaging Tax or Extended Producer Responsibility charges you may pay.

We work with you to understand your operations, challenges, and opportunities. We get to know the key drivers behind your sustainability efforts and assess your packaging processes, waste streams, and targets. We then produce a detailed recommendation report outlining the sustainable packaging products and solutions that will best fit your business needs. By providing

information on life cycle analysis, cradle-to-grave, and circular economy concepts, you are able to make fully informed decisions. Optimising your packaging operations means we tailor each solution to the needs of every site to minimise waste and enhance efficiency. Finally, we support your switch by providing continuous guidance to ensure consistent sustainability success.

We truly believe that sustainable packaging combines environmental credentials with ethical and responsible practices in the supply chain. It is essential to consider the entire life cycle of a product and choose products and processes that align with your wider sustainability strategy.

T +44 (0)113 242 6999 wecare@hazel4d.com https://www.hazel4d.com

Derry Bros Shipping and Customs Clearance, a Digicom platform revolutionising the logistics and customs clearance industry

Derry Bros Shipping and Customs Clearance, powered by their innovative Digicom platform, is revolutionising the logistics and customs clearance industry. With a rich 60-year history, this family-owned business has evolved from a small local transport agency to a multi-million-pound enterprise serving over 5,000 clients across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

Founded in 1964 by Jim Derry and now led by his daughter, CEO Brigid Derry, the company has maintained its core values of honesty and customer dedication while embracing cutting-edge innovation. Their primary focus is on ferry bookings for freight, partnering with over 20 major ferry operators across the UK, ROI, and EU to co-ordinate shipments and streamline deliveries.

In response to Brexit challenges, Derry Bros launched its Customs Clearance department in 2020, followed by the ground-breaking Digicom platform in 2021. Digicom represents a significant leap forward in customs technology, offering features such as SingleEntry functionality, bulk upload capabilities, API

connections, and OCR technology. This digital solution has transformed complex customs processes into streamlined, automated workflows, dramatically improving efficiency for clients.

The company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistent 99.9% customer satisfaction rating. With a team of 25, including several family members in key roles, Derry Bros balances growth with its family ethos. They’re also committed to fostering women’s leadership in the male-dominated logistics industry, with over 70% of their roles held by women.

digitisation initiatives, Derry Bros is setting new standards in customs clearance and driving the digital transformation of global trade.

As customs regulations continue to evolve rapidly in the UK, Ireland, and the EU, Derry Bros and Digicom remain at the forefront of innovation. Their agile digital platform is designed to adapt quickly, ensuring clients can turn regulatory changes into opportunities for trade growth. By aligning with major government

Streamlined custom solutions

EORI (UK) Limited, a frontrunner in customs formalities, made a significant impact at Multimodal 2024, demonstrating its cutting-edge approach to streamlining international trade processes.

EORI’s presence at the event highlighted its commitment to simplifying customs procedures through integrated technology and cost-efficient processes. The company’s innovative hybrid customs clearance system called CABIE drew substantial attention, offering visitors a glimpse into the future of international trade facilitation.

partners across the UK, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and mainland Europe. This collaborative approach ensures seamless end-to-end customs clearance, addressing the complex challenges of post-Brexit trade.

“Multimodal 2024 was a resounding success for EORI,” said Sam Blakeman, Head of Commercial. “We not only forged invaluable connections but also gained fresh insights that will drive the future of logistics. This event has provided us with critical information to enhance our services further.”

EORI leads a network of top-tier logistics providers and customs

EORI’s mission is clear: to create the best customs and border solution, enabling businesses to thrive in the global marketplace.

Empower your international business growth with EORI. To learn more about how EORI (UK) can help you obtain and manage your imports and exports efficiently, please see below: T 0333 012 4819 sales@eori.uk www.eori.uk

Derry Bros Shipping and Customs Clearance, powered by Digicom, stands ready to simplify your shipping and customs processes, offering unparalleled expertise and innovative solutions for businesses navigating the complexities of international trade.

T +44 (0)28 8778 4949 bookings@derrybros.com https://www.derrybros.com

Samskip: Pioneering Multimodal logistics for a sustainable future

As a leader in European multimodal logistics, Samskip continues to deliver reliable and sustainable solutions, driving innovation across rail, sea, and inland waterways and road. With the largest multimodal network in Europe, we connect businesses to seamless and efficient transportation options that reduce costs and environmental impact.

Our presence in the UK specifically has been a vital part of our growth story. We proudly serve industries ranging from manufacturing to retail with flexible, green logistics solutions, positioning ourselves as a trusted partner in helping businesses navigate the challenges of supply chain sustainability.

Multimodal as a sustainable core component of Samskip’s business model

By integrating road, rail, and sea transport, Samskip minimises its carbon footprint while offering efficient and reliable logistics services. This approach is a crucial first step in reducing CO2 emissions, as it optimises the energy efficiency of the network, and favours the use of the least carbon intensive modes of transport; electric trains, inland barges, and seagoing vessels. At a competitive price, multimodal solutions can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% when compared to road transport. In addition, it reduces road congestion, local pollution and increases safety in urban areas.

success. With over 500 visitors to our stand and 100+ meetings with customers and suppliers, the event underscored our commitment to sustainable logistics and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. Our nomination for Sustainability Company of the Year reinforced our dedication to minimising our carbon footprint, while sponsoring the Young Freight Professional of the Year Award highlighted our focus on future-proofing the industry.

Innovative sustainable practices

Including the new routes and services just recently added to our continuously expanding coverage, Samskip has built the largest multimodal network in Europe, which not only meets the needs of its customers but also contributes to global efforts to combat climate change. Samskip’s role as a specialist in multimodal transport uniquely positions the company to drive sustainable logistics solutions across Europe and beyond.

Recently, at the Multimodal NEC Birmingham Expo 2024, Samskip’s participation was a resounding

Samskip’s dedication to sustainability is evident in its innovative practices and the concrete steps it has taken to reduce its environmental impact. One of the most significant initiatives is the development of two hydrogen-powered shortsea container ships, the ‘Seashuttle’ project, which is set to revolutionise the industry by 2026. These ships will be the world's first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission container vessels, showcasing Samskip’s commitment to pioneering green technologies in shipping.

In addition, Samskip’s use of shore power for ships in port reduces emissions during idle times, and the company’s investment in biofuels - accounting for 17% of its fuel use - further exemplifies its proactive approach to sustainability. The implementation of carbon capture utilisation filters on some of its ships is another innovative step Samskip has taken to mitigate its carbon emissions. These filters capture and store CO2, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere and contributing to global warming.

In continuation of our commitment to sustainability, Samskip UK is at the forefront of driving greener logistics solutions across Europe. Our UK team is playing a crucial role in leading sustainable waste shipments, ensuring that waste materials are efficiently transported

to recycling facilities throughout Europe. By leveraging our advanced multimodal network, Samskip UK not only helps reduce CO2 emissions but also provides flexible and cost-effective solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable waste management.

From tackling the challenges of the recent UK land tax increase to optimising logistics through innovative intermodal transport, Samskip UK is setting the standard for responsible and sustainable practices in the industry.

Samskip’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2023, our company was awarded the EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating, placing it among the top 2% of companies globally in terms of environmental performance. This recognition is a testament to Samskip’s relentless pursuit of sustainability in all aspects of its operations.

With our multimodal solutions and growing UK services, Samskip is uniquely positioned to lead the way in sustainable logistics and support businesses across Europe and beyond.

T +31 88 400 1000 rotterdam@samskip.com www.samskip.com

Navigate freight market volatility

In today’s unpredictable freight market, businesses face unprecedented challenges in maintaining supply chain stability. Partnering with Kerry Logistics offers a strategic advantage, ensuring resilience and efficiency amid market fluctuations.

With decades of industry experience, Kerry Logistics understands the intricacies of global freight markets. Our team of experts continuously monitors market trends, providing insightful advice and proactive solutions to mitigate risks. This expertise helps your business adapt swiftly to changes, maintaining seamless operations.

Offering a diverse range of services, including sea, air, rail, and road transport, tailored to meet your specific needs, our flexible approach ensures that, regardless of market

conditions, we can provide the most cost-effective and efficient logistics solutions. Whether it’s expedited air freight to meet urgent deadlines or cost-saving sea freight for bulk shipments, we’ve got you covered.

Our extensive global network and state-of-the-art infrastructure enable us to offer reliable and scalable solutions. With strategic hubs and facilities worldwide, we ensure that your goods are handled with utmost care and efficiency. Our strong presence in Asia, a key market for many industries, provides unparalleled access and support, enhancing your business’s reach and growth potential.

Let us help you navigate these challenging times with confidence and efficiency: T 0161 873 8777

uk.customerservice@kerrylogistics.com www.kerrylogistics.com

Tejas Fulfilment Software: Fulfilment made easy

Tejas Software is a globally renowned software company providing omni channel fulfilment solutions and end-to-end supply chains across operations in the UK, USA, India and Mexico. Established in 2000, the Colorado headquartered company utilises premium order management systems, management systems, warehouse management systems (including Lite Version) and purchase order management systems to help businesses flourish across the SMEs, e-commerce retailer, distributor and manufacturer spaces.

The software powerhouse was at Multimodal 2024 at Birmingham's NEC from the 11th-13th June to network and talk business with new and existing customers across the transport and logistics supply chain. In an increasingly competitive

e-commerce retailer sector, businesses need to ensure optimised production, up-to-date inventory levels and to minimise overstocking. Furthermore, to negate cybersecurity risks, cloud-based WMS need to be as secure as possible.

Tejas Software offers a one-stop for all fulfilment needs, with scalable, flexible, cost-effective solutions that warrant superlative management order processing. The cloud-based WMS and other solutions are SOC 2 Type 2 accredited by the AICPA, offering maximum security and privacy peace of mind for all customers.

For more information and for fulfilment made easy, click here: https://tejassoftware.com T +44 (0)750 0238 769 sales@tejassoftware.com

The MODALIS ‘Butterfly’ Open-Top 20’ Container: Innovating for a greener future

The European Green Deal aims to reduce transport emissions by 90% by 2050, with modal shift playing a pivotal role in this effort. To support this shift, innovative intermodal equipment is a must, such as MODALIS’ open-top 20’ container, known as the Butterfly.

The MODALIS Butterfly Open-Top 20’ Container is the result of a unique international collaboration between MODALIS, the Belgian composite expert AGESIA, and the Italian container manufacturer CCFC. The Butterfly container uses composite panels made from long glass fibres embedded in a thermoplastic matrix. These panels not only reduce the container’s carbon footprint compared to traditional metal solutions but also provide exceptional strength, flexibility, and lightness. This allows for an ultrafast hydraulic opening and closing system, completing the process in just 20 seconds. Furthermore, it ensures operator safety, as they can now operate the container entirely from the ground.

The project addresses critical safety and efficiency issues observed with traditional hard-top and tarpcovered open-top containers, which often pose handling challenges and increase operational risks. The composite material used in the Butterfly eliminates these challenges while ensuring durability, weather resistance, and full recyclability at the end of its lifecycle. These characteristics, along with its eco-friendly design, make it an attractive option for a wide range of shippers and logistics providers.

Thanks to this innovation, MODALIS has filed a European patent, which underscores the novelty of this lightweight, eco-friendly solution. With the Butterfly, MODALIS is not only advancing the modal shift but also contributing to the broader goals of the European Green Deal by promoting greener, more efficient freight transport solutions.

To discover why it’s called the Butterfly, check out the following video: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=IHTDonq-8Ys. The Butterfly was recently presented at InnoTrans and will be showcased this week at Green Logistics in Padova, Italy.

www.modalis.com

Ideal living comfort with Smart Living ecosystem

We spend more than half of our lives in the house. This is why clean air, the right temperature, and smart room control applications can really change lives for the better.

The term living comfort is now part of our vocabulary and describes a state of well-being that people can achieve within a given environment. A state that depends on a number of factors, such as temperature and humidity levels, air quality and noise output, and which becomes even more important because we spend most of our lives in the house. As much as 55% according to a recent survey.

and domestic hot water production

● Air renewal and purification system with active thermodynamic recovery and electronic filtration

● Clivet Sinergy: the energy storage unit that can be connected to photovoltaic panels to power a system focused on comfort and supply energy to the various domestic users

£2.7 million awarded in Round 6 to optimise heat networks in England and Wales

In the sixth round of funding awarded under the Government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), another £2.7 million has been awarded to 33 heat networks across England and Wales.

network owners identify the causes of low efficiency levels and areas for improvement.

The Clivet Smart Living system - for smart and conscious living comfort Smart Living is an integrated comfort and energy building management system designed by Clivet for residential applications.

It includes the following components:

● Heat pump for heating, cooling

● HID-TSmart thermostats

● Room terminals that are quiet with a stylish design

● Control4 NRG: the assistant for smart comfort and energy management

info.uk@clivet.com www.clivetgroup.co.uk

So far, HNES has helped to improve heating and hot water supply for over 41,000 residents connected to 192 heat networks, and funding in Round 6 adds to that progress, as another 1,945 residents are set to benefit from improved and optimised heating and cooling provision. The 33 successful heat networks will receive either direct capital funding for improvement works, or funding to support optimisation studies which will help heat

Some notable projects benefitting from support in this round include capital support to the Reservoir and Watersreach heat network to implement improvements identified as a result of their HNES revenue grant funding in Round 1. Universities in Nottingham and Worcester will also receive support to undertake studies to identify issues with their unreliable heat networks, which are currently operating at low efficiency levels and causing occasional service interruptions.

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Print, Packaging & Labelling

Significant uplift in pallet reuse drives supply chain sustainability gains

Preliminary results of the latest wooden pallet and packaging market report have confirmed the ongoing trend for reuse amongst manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses.

The findings of the 2023 edition of the annual survey, which is jointly commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Packaging Confederation (TIMCON) and Forest Research, showed repair and reuse of wooden pallets during the year was up 10.6% on the previous 12 months, accounting for an estimated total of 54.1 million pallets over the period.

The report showed an estimated total of 41.7m pallets were manufactured last year, a decrease of 7.9% on last year’s 45.3m.

TIMCON President John Dye said, “These results show an important trend towards reuse, highlighting the growing importance businesses are placing on maximising the lifespan of products and all-round sustainability. It’s also a reminder that the repairability, reusability, and recyclability of wooden pallets makes them one of the cornerstones for developing truly circular supply chains.”

“In parallel, the report also confirms the decrease we expected in pallet manufacturing during 2023. These figures support TIMCON’s contribution to the PackFlow report and on-going dialogue with Defra regarding the implementation of a government reuse incentive scheme for wooden packaging materials.”

Report author, Guy Watt of John Clegg Consulting presented the results of the market survey to a TIMCON meeting at The George InterContinental hotel in

forecast shortfall of timber by the 2040s. This, against projected growth in demand of 78% to 2050, could create “a timber security issue,” he said.

affiliate members, and speakers from across the domestic and overseas forest-based industries and related sectors.

The meeting opened with a video address by MSP Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands. She stressed her support for the industry, “Because it is part of the sustainable powerhouse that is Scottish forestry,” adding that wooden pallets and packaging is a “great example of a sustainable, reuseable product.”

Her address was followed by Stuart Goodall, Chief Executive of CONFOR UK, who spoke about the current opportunities and challenges in UK forestry, including a

Adhesives & glue guns

AdCo UK is one of the largest manufactures of shaped hotmelt adhesives and water-based adhesives for use in packaging and product assembly markets for over 21 years, from its Head Office and manufacturing facility in Liphook Hampshire with additional distribution facilities based in Leeds UK and a network of approved distributors based throughout the UK.

As well as supplying adhesives for all requirements, AdCo supplies a wide range of specialist applicators – from ProFlex industrial, heavy duty and professional glue guns to total melt, cartridge and bulk systems, we also manufacture and supply UF resins, PVA Adhesives, PU Adhesives, Tapes and much more

As part of our commitment to offer our customers the correct

solution for their needs AdCo are continually investing in research and development along with new state of the art manufacturing equipment to ensure we continue to meet the ever changing needs of all types of industry.

Thanks to our unrivalled knowledge of adhesives and application techniques, our highly skilled technicians can offer a ‘find and supply’ service to all our customers.

With a combined industry experience of over 120 years, our technicians can ensure that any bonding problem can be solved quickly and efficiently.

Contact T 01428 751755 enquiries@adco.co.uk www.adco.co.uk

FEFPEB’s Secretary General Fons Ceelaert presented developments in the European pallet and packaging sectors, including an update on European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). He said the timber industry is lobbying to delay the implementation of the new rules, and, in the interim, stressed the importance of having data, advising that pallet and packaging businesses should get as much information from their wood suppliers as possible.

President John Dye said, “Over many years, TIMCON has fostered strong working relationships with other woodbased sectors. As our Edinburgh AGM and networking events showed, collaboration between the pallet and packaging industry, other industries, and associated businesses, is at an all-time high.”

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Edinburgh, which was attended by TIMCON members and

Left to right: Marcus Kirschner, HPE; Stuart Goodall, CONFOR; TIMCON President John Dye; FEFPEB Secretary General Fons Ceelaert; Paul Tait, NAPD; and TIMCON Secretary General Stuart Hex

TIMCON President John Dye addresses the dinner on board the Royal Yacht Britannia

Relec: ‘Standard is just the beginning’

A reliable power supply is integral to any electronics-based design, with engineers in the main opting for a readybuilt power supply to meet stringent safety regulations, especially for industrial or medical applications.

Relec Electronics prides itself on helping design engineers build better products across many sectors from medical, defence, rail, to industrial and many more, with a market-leading power supply range for DC to DC and AC to DC applications, alongside display solutions such as the latest Rugged Tablets.

Established back in 1978, the company has grown over the last twenty-six years and now offers two distinct leading products: Power Supplies and Display Solutions. With the company headquarters in Wareham, Dorset, Relec Electronics supports equipment manufacturers all across the UK and Ireland with an expert field sales network strategically placed around the country.

“We are unique in that all our sales team have an engineering background, and help our customers design their power needs and display solutions for their precise equipment. We offer this as a service, alongside the products we supply.” explained Mathew Rehm, Joint Managing Director.

Having qualified engineers in the sales & technical team means there’s no time for meaningless sales patter – just precise technical conversations right from the offset. From concept to production, each project is given meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a streamlined product match for each customer.

“The franchised suppliers we select go through a detailed screening process, to ensure that the products are of the highest quality, giving our customers peace of mind every time.”

“We’re very excited to now bring an extensive range of rugged and industrialised tablet PCs, with Windows and Android OS. The options also include stringent medicallyapproved models, for the healthcare industry.”

The company website is easy to navigate, for example if you’re not sure which Rugged Tablet is right for your application, the web page lists in detail the design features of all models from sizes 7” to 12.2”, with bespoke add-on accessories for extra choice. The expert sales & technical team are always on hand as well, to help customers choose the right product for each application.

The MAV0703 7” IP67 Rugged Tablet is a popular product of choice for automotive and transport applications, giving optimised performance in even the harshest of environments. With a distinct high-resolution TFT LCD and durable Qualcomm processor, this tablet boasts advanced connectivity and dual cameras for firstclass performance every time. The tablets are all now available to purchase online, with free, fast and secure shipping. Customers can also choose to customise tablets with a wide range of accessories for varying applications.

For cutting-edge medical applications, the Medical Rugged Tablets bring reliable precision every day, with two sizes available in 7” or 10.1”. The MMS0700 7” Medical Tablet is expertly powered by a leading Intel® Atom® x5-Z8550 processor, with a WXGA TFT LCD compliant with EN/IEC 60601 approvals. Smartly designed with an anti-bacterial surface, this sleek, intelligent tablet has in-built WI-FI, Bluetooth and NFC capabilities, making it a premium choice for busy healthcare applications.

The team from Relec Electronics recently showcased the medically-approved Rugged Tablets and WMR series at the EBME Expo 2024 in June at the Coventry Society Building Arena to impressed professional delegates from the medical sector. The extensive range of Medical

Panel PCs come in a fully enclosed system, complete with TFT display, touch panel, CPU, memory and I/O ports in front-IP65 rated enclosure.

The UK healthcare sector in particular is moving at lightning speed, with handheld devices now supporting everyday patient care nursing and diagnostic duties. Integrated display technology enables medical professionals to carry out medical diagnostics, with portable efficiency and convenience at the touch of a button.

As we move towards Industry 5.0, it is next-generational devices such as the medically-approved Rugged Tablets and WMR series that are helping deliver next-level patient care. The WMP series is built with aluminium die casting for maximum strength, with the fan-less IP65-rated PCs able to withstand water and dust in all medical, sanitary environments.

“Relec stands out due to its extensive engineering heritage and expertise, with a specialised product range in power supplies and display solutions, and steadfast commitment to quality, offering bespoke solutions and robust technical support across many sectors, including healthcare. Trusted by industry leaders, Relec provides cutting-edge technology and a comprehensive customer experience.”

We can supply a standard part if needed, but that’s just the beginning of our journey as a partnership.

The company has come a long way since 1978, priding itself on ‘new injected energy, embedded within the same core values’ – this is demonstrated through recent structural changes, with a new board of directors. The new line-up is as follows: Luke Ansell-Kleszcz: Joint Managing Director, Callum Beal: Operations Director, Neil Pain: Sales Director and Mathew Rehm: Joint Managing Director.

To view our Rugged Tablets, please order online or for larger orders, speak to the sales team today: https://www.relec.co.uk

Hörmann and Panattoni get central

Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of logistics property, has completed two units of Grade A warehouse space at Panattoni Park J28, which is conveniently located just off junction 28 of the M1. Situated almost equidistant between Birmingham and Manchester, the UK’s second and third largest cities, the development represents one of the most important logistics locations in the East Midlands.

The two units are 344,945 sq. ft. and 230,852 sq. ft. respectively, with both benefiting from 15m clear internal height, two storey hub offices and 50m yards. Both units have achieved BREEAM ratings of ‘Very Good,’ and have an EPC rating of ‘A.’

Supplying both units, Hörmann UK have installed full loading bays with safety and operational equipment including dock buffers, dock lights and traffic lights, plus sectional level access doors and fire exit doorsets.

The total installation consists of fifty-three loading bays and seven level access bays, with the loading bays comprising of Hörmann SPU F42 sectional doors with HTL-2 dock levellers, featuring a one metre telescopic lip, which provides an optimal range loading platform. This enables precise bridging for a variety of vehicle types and a guarantee of fast, efficient, and most importantly safe loading and unloading. 48 ‘single bay’ and 6 DSS-G ‘double/euro bay’ dock shelters have been installed to provide protection from the elements for both operatives and goods, helping to reduce heat loss during loading and unloading operations.

Other elements of the Hörmann loading bay system include reinforced Dock Bumpers, which

are constructed from recycled tyre rubber with 15mm thick steel faceplates. The buffers are designed to minimise any potential damage to the bay in the event of a vehicle making direct contact with the building. Traffic lights and dock lights complete the loading bays offering the highest standards in safety and operational efficiency during the docking and loading processes.

With the Panattoni site achieving an impressive EPC A rating, each loading and level access bay has been fitted with a robust Hörmann sectional door featuring double glazed vision panels. The doors provide excellent thermal insulation with an impressive overall U-value of between 1.1 and 1.3

M&H Carriers delivers on promise to expand with new 15,000sq. ft. Perth hub

One of Scotland’s leading delivery firms has opened a new hub in what it is calling ‘the gateway to the north’ of the country’s logistics industry.

M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth with a 15,000sq. ft. warehouse and significant 1.5 acre on-site yard space. The move will see the firm increase its fleet with over 10 new vehicles, creating jobs and forging stronger logistical links across the country and between its existing hubs.

The new site in Perth is M&H Carriers’ fifth delivery hub – joining its headquarters in Aberdeen, and hubs in Inverness, Dundee and Argyll. The site boasts a substantial yard and warehousing facility – allowing the firm to increase its delivery capacity in Perth and Dundee and also trunking capacity to all of its northern locations.

From here, businesses and individuals will be able to send parcels, pallets and two-person products across Scotland, and onward into the rest of the UK and beyond.

Operations are supported across Scotland by a network of 14 satellite depots, allowing the firm to provide higher levels of service to rural and remote communities. New depots have been opened in Invergordon, Broadford, Aviemore and Lochgilphead.

Experienced logistics professional Stephen Jamieson has joined M&H Carriers to head up the new Perth delivery hub, working closely with existing Perth and Dundee general manager, Thomas Gardiner.

For more information, please visit: www.mhcarriers.co.uk or follow M&H Carriers on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Wm2.K. Stucco textured profiles deliver a durable and resilient finish to withstand the external elements, while rubber draught seals to the edges of the leveller’s help minimise heat loss.

The provision of 28 STU steel fire exit doorsets, installed throughout both warehouses and offices, completes an impressive range of products supplied by Hörmann UK, all chosen for their quality construction and the impressive service offered by the company.

To find out more about Hörmann loading bay systems, please visit: hormann.co.uk or call: 01530 516868.

Alwayse Engineering Partners with Rapid Racking to enhance custom storage solutions

Alwayse Engineering Ltd has entered a strategic partnership with Rapid Racking Ltd, the UK’s leading specialist in shelving and racking solutions, to integrate its precision range of ball transfer units into custom tables for roll-on/rolloff capability.

This collaboration between the two UK businesses aims to reduce the risk of physical strain and fatigue for warehousing and logistics workers when loading and unloading shelves, particularly when handling heavy items.

The integration of Birminghambased Alwayse Engineering’s 3016 series ball transfer units into Rapid Racking’s tables also offers enhanced customisation and flexibility for warehousing operators. They can be introduced during the design stage for new storage systems, as well as to improve the efficiency of existing installations.

The ball tables will be available

across Rapid Racking’s Rapid 1 workbench range and are available in 1,830x760mm and 1,830x915mm tables.

“We are thrilled to partner with Rapid Racking and begin integrating our ball transfer units into their custom tables,” said James Turner, Head of UK and Ireland Sales at Alwayse Engineering.

“Poor manual handling is one of the biggest causes of workplace injury, so finding a safe, efficient and repeatable way to improve processes was a key driver behind the partnership.”

For more information, please visit: www.alwayse.co.uk and www.rapidracking.com/en/rra

New docuseries reveals the golden thread of our life-saving products

European home life safety expert Aico has announced the launch of a brand-new docuseries: From Component to Ceiling. This exclusive series offers an in-depth exploration of the lifecycle of Aico’s innovative products, from creation to installation in homes across the UK.

The central theme of the series is the ability to track each device at every stage, using its unique digital serial number, creating a golden thread of quality assurance.

The docuseries begins by highlighting the innovation and dedication involved in developing and manufacturing Aico products. It delves into the meticulous process from concept to completion, driven by a commitment to quality and innovation.

From Component to Ceiling also emphasises the importance of unique product serialisations, which play a crucial role in ensuring the traceability and integrity of each unit at every step of its journey.

The series provides viewers a behind the scenes look into Aico’s headquarters, giving exciting insights into the company’s internal sales and distribution process, designed to ensure the highest level of customer service.

It showcases Aico’s vital relationships with distributors across the UK, emphasising how these

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partnerships contribute to the company’s growth, product availability, and in essence resident safety.

In the final episode, the docuseries focuses on the alarms installation and use as they reach their final destination, a resident’s ceiling. It explores how Aico ensures that its products meet the highest safety and reliability standards in real-world settings, working with partners to ensure the continuation of the golden thread of quality assurance.

This commitment is reflected in how Aico’s products are installed, monitored, and maintained, ensuring optimal performance and accountability.

By maintaining close relationships at every stage of the supply chain, Aico continually monitors product performance, gathering feedback to improve its offerings to meet the ever-evolving needs of clients.

Daniel Little, Regional Director at Aico, presents each episode, taking viewers through the journey of an Aico alarm.

New beautifully designed candle range to create that special ambiance or as a Christmas gift idea

The award-winning female founded indie skincare brand, L’ORGANIQ has introduced a ‘Lifestyle’ series with the launch of their new candle range. L’ORGANIQ is renowned for its skinenhancing affordable collection of premium vegan, cruelty-free and sustainably packaged skincare. Their newly released candle range includes a 3-Wick Candle 425g and two 185g Tumbler Candles available in two natural essential oil blends; Énergie and Bonheur.

Made from 100% natural soy wax with no paraffin or additives, these beautiful non-toxic candles are hand-poured in unique hand-blown frosted glass vessels, with pure cotton and paper braid wicks that are lead and zinc free for a clean, long-lasting burn. Using pure essential oils to create two signature scent blends; Bonheur, a blissful infusion of orange, bergamot and cypress, alongside ylang

ylang and tagette, with base note cedarwood and patchouli and Énergie, an invigorating blend of zesty orange, mandarin and ripe green bergamot with soothing lavender and chamomile.

Each candle is topped with a wooden lid to protect from dust and to maintain the natural essential oil scent blends. The Bonheur 3-wick candle is packed in L’ORGANIQ’s signature brand box and both the Bonheur and Énergie Tumbler Candles come wrapped inside a 100% natural cotton drawstring bag, making them the perfect addition to any household or as a luxurious gift.

The Bonheur 3-Wick Candle RRP is £60 and the Énergie and Bonheur Tumbler candles RRP at £30.

They are available through the L’ORGANIQ website: https://www.lorganiq.com

“Even I am truly amazed by the intricate processes and unwavering commitment to quality which goes into each and every one of our products. It’s been an eye-opening experience, and I hope this series not only informs but also raises the standards and expectations of home life safety products across the industry. Every detail matters, and I believe viewers will come away with a new appreciation for the level of care and innovation required to protect lives,” explains Daniel.

The docuseries includes four exciting episodes, with a new episode launching weekly. To access the From Component to Ceiling series, please visit here: https://www.aico.co.uk/docu-series

The British Adhesives & Sealants Association

(BASA) launches a new awards programme with a gala

event in November

BASA has been representing the adhesives and sealants sector since 1983, and a new initiative open to all BASA member companies will recognise excellence and achievement within the adhesives and sealants industry.

Award categories include Manufacturer of the Year, Excellence in Supply & Services, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best Product Packaging, Process Safety, Excellence in Training & Development, Community Engagement, Young Achiever, Environment & Sustainability Initiative, and Innovation.

“Sustainability and Innovation is really important to BASA and formally recognising our member companies’ achievements and excellence in these and a number of other areas is an exciting

development,” says Lorna Williams, BASA CEO. “We are looking forward to maximum engagement and of course we look forward to receiving members’ entries and seeing everybody in November!”

Entries close on 29th July and details and criteria for each category, as well as the entry form, are available on the BASA website If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact us.

Contact Lorna Williams, Chief Executive Officer, British Adhesives & Sealants Association, T +44 (0)330 223 3290 lorna@basa.uk.com www.basa.uk.com

MIXPAC™ greenLine™ two-component cartridge systems win 2024 BIG Sustainability Award

medmix Switzerland AG has been named a winner in the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. This achievement complements the company’s BIG Innovation Award in January 2024 for its MIXPAC™ greenLine™ 400 mL 1:1 two-component cartridge set.

an eco-conscious solution without the need for process changes, thus bridging the gap between environmental responsibility and industrial efficiency.

The MIXPAC greenLine two-component cartridge systems are more sustainable products made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) or post-industrial recycled (PIR) materials, significantly reducing CO2 emissions by up to 66% without compromising on quality. These recycled plastic-based cartridge systems include all the advanced design features and benefits of their proven versions made from conventional plastics, ensuring safety and minimising cross-contamination risks. The greenLine versions maintain the same high-performance standards of the conventional MIXPAC cartridges and are designed for seamless integration into existing compatible dispensers offering

“Forget greenwashing – at medmix, they have put sustainability at the heart of everything they do,” declared Russ Fordyce, Chief Executive Officer at Business Intelligence Group. “We’re inspired by their dedication and excited to showcase the incredible work they’re accomplishing.”

Organisations from across the globe submitted their recent innovations for consideration in the BIG Innovation Awards. Nominations were then judged by a select group of business leaders and executives who volunteer their time and expertise to score submissions.

T +41 41 723 7300 www.medmix.swiss

Linear Motion Specialists

Linear motion components are a vital part of precision machines used in a wide range of industries around the world. R M Fowler Limited has chosen to specialise in linear guides and ball screws from one of the world’s leading manufacturers of linear technology: NSK.

RM Fowler stock a large quantity of NSK linear products in their UK warehouse, and with advanced-precision cutting facilities on site they can cut linear guides and ball screws to desired lengths quickly and efficiently.

R M Fowler are also proud to be the sole UK distributor for the American based Inverted tooth chain company: Ramsey Products Corporation and are also an authorised distributor for Nippon Bearings (NB).

NSK distributor in 2000. Their in-house team support Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and machine builders providing engineering knowledge and expertise. The specialist customer service team understand how linear motion components and ball screws form a vital part of precision machines. They provide technical advice over the phone and understand the importance of advancements in technology, product application and obsolescence management. The team continuously communicate directly with NSK’s distribution and supply teams to ensure consistent product availability.

NSK has continued to develop and supply motion solutions through their range of bearings, precision machine components and automotive products. Only the best quality raw materials from ethical sources are used to make NSK products and with their advanced production techniques and precision grinding NSK Linear products are built to a high specification as standard, as a result NSK linear offthe-shelf products are suitable for most applications without the need to have a higher specification manufactured on long lead

analytical technologies a new ball groove geometry has been developed offering maximum precision combined with extremely high load ratings and long service life. Outstanding accuracy means that the object in motion is positioned precisely and moves optimally. It also guarantees smooth, even running.

The NH series can be customised in a number of ways for special environments, this includes high temperature versions with no plastic parts, extra sealing for improved dust protection or utilising the NSK K1-L™ unit. Stainless steel and surface treatments are also available.

Installing the optional NSK K1-L™ lubrication unit on linear guides ensures effective lubrication extending maintenance intervals and reducing cost. The NSK K1-L™ lubrication device is made from a porous synthetic resin containing a large amount of lubrication oil. As the linear guide operates, the NSK K1-L™ provides fresh oil to the contacting surfaces.

For further information on any of NSK’s linear range, please contact the Customer Service Team: T 01565 651051

sales@rmfowler.co.uk www.rmfowler.co.uk

R M Fowler was established in 1998 and became an official

NSK Linear guides from the NH and NS series are manufactured in the UK, through NSK’s state of the art tribological and

Hillhead 2024 review

Biennial trade shows are favoured by industries as they give time for companies to launch new products and services, benefiting trade visitors with a larger ‘wow’ factor. Hillhead needs no introduction as it’s quintessentially the UK’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling expo. This year’s eagerly anticipated show took place once again at Hillhead Quarry near Buxton in Derbyshire: the world’s biggest working quarry. Held from the 25th-27th June, the leading expo attracted record visitor levels and record summer temperatures!

With 598 industry-leading exhibitors and over 19,500 trade visitors, there was a marked 8% increase in

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attendance compared to the 2022 edition. Hillhead is renowned for international interest and this year was no different, with attendees represented from 67 countries, again seeing a 6.2% increase in these demographic figures.

Hillhead 2024 was a show-stopper: signature new product launches, multiple technological innovations and jaw-dropping live demonstrations. With a record number of machines across the four live demonstration areas, visitors were spoilt for choice. The event organisers had gone to great lengths to improve logistics with extra parking spaces, increased catering areas and thankfully more hydration stations, to keep everyone hydrated during the heat!

Hot topics this year included digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation across all three quarrying, construction and recycling sectors, helping drive the industries forward. Health & Safety of course, proved to be an enduring topic of conversation with the pivotal launch of the ‘Strategic Safety Forum’ (SSF) in the Mineral Products Sector by a collaboration between five member bodies.

Our selected Top Exhibitors were as follows:

● Omega Crushing and Screening: Specialist manufactures of industry-leading mobile crushing and screen equipment. The Omega J1065T Tracked Electric Jaw Crusher has been specifically designed

for the robust demands of the quarrying, surface mine, recycling and demolition sectors and was showcased to impressed attendees. Omega also announced an exciting partnership with Propel: giants in the Indian crushing and screening market.

● CDE: Renowned provider of wet processing solutions with applications across a wide range of materials in the natural processing and waste recycling sectors. CDE unveiled its global launch of the new ProPress filter press: providing efficient water recovery in the quarrying, mining and C&D waste recycling sectors.

● EDGE Innovate: Market-leading developers and manufacturers of shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of raw materials used in production processes and recycling. The company debuted new machines, in particular the Screenpro S18: heavy-duty scalping screen and VS750i: primary waste shredder.

Hillhead returns in 2026, dates yet to be confirmed.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Davis Derby, Fastview 360, Tennant UK & Wirtgen Group. Further details can be found on this page and the next.

https://www.hillhead.com

Kleemann Mobile Impact Crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe

The

new efficient NEO line

class from Kleemann

compact

With the mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe, Kleemann presents the first family member of the new NEO line. The machine is efficient, powerful and extremely flexible – and allelectric operation is possible with the NEOe variant.

Flexibility for the widest range of applications

Thanks to their compact dimensions and a low transport weight, the MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe can be used flexibly, quickly and in a very wide variety of applications. Operation in tight spaces on work sites or in frequently changing places of work is easily possible. Operation ranges from different recycling applications, such as the processing of concrete, rubble and asphalt, to the processing of soft to medium-hard natural stone.

Sustainable solutions protect operators and the environment

The new impact crusher from Kleemann is available with two versions: Depending on the application area, it can be run all-electrically with the drive concept E-DRIVE and thus, locally, free of CO2 emissions [MR 100(i) NEOe]. Alternatively, the machine is available with the tried-and-tested diesel-direct drive D-DRIVE.

Very high final product quality

Very high product quality is expected from an impact crusher, and this is precisely what the MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe delivers. This is guaranteed not only by the powerful crushing unit with its 4-ledged rotor with a large impact range and versatile rotor ledge options, but also by the 4m2 large, optional, single-deck secondary screening unit. This makes it possible to produce a classified final grain size. Through the use of an optional wind sifter, the final product quality can be additionally increased.

Simple plant operation

Thanks to a SPECTIVE operating unit specially tuned to the functions, operation of the MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe is simple and intuitive. With SPECTIVE CONNECT, operators have all relevant data on

speed, consumption values and fill levels at their fingertips on a smartphone or tablet and prepared in a clearly arranged manner. SPECTIVE CONNECT also offers detailed troubleshooting aids to assist with service and maintenance. A unique feature in this machine class is the fully automatic crusher gap adjustment and zero-point determination. Zeropoint determination compensates for wear during crusher start and a homogeneous crushing product is retained.

T 03452 412770

sales.gb@wirtgen-group.com www.wirtgen-group.com/gb

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Hillhead welcomes back Derby-based company

A frequent exhibitor at Hillhead is Davis Derby, a world leading conveyor protection and forklift fleet management system manufacturer. This leading Derby-based company supplies to quarries, mines and warehouses around the world and loves to demonstrate its StedFAST and TruckLOG products during the exhibition.

The StedFAST conveyor range protects workers in hazardous working conditions such as quarries, mines, tunnels, processing plants and railway depots. With a built-in speed monitor, emergency stop pull system key and digital sequencing through a WiPAN enabled and wireless management system, this is a world-leading conveyor protection system.

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

reporting through Cloud-based software. With the Trucklog zoning systems, forklift speeds can be controlled to reduce the risk of vehicle to pedestrian collisions.

The TK5 TruckLOG is the UK’s leading independent MHE fleet management system and with its advanced features, warehouse companies are assured of ultimate driver safety. All Davis Derby systems are fitted by electrical engineers to new or retrofit systems and a fully tailor-made conveyor control system can be designed for any company.

Come see us on Stand PD2: T 01332 227500 info@davisderby.com www.davisderby.com

Tennant UK exhibited at Hillhead once again showcasing the latest cleaning machines

As a leading name in the design, manufacture and supply of industrial cleaning machines for the aggregate, concrete and quarrying industries, Tennant UK once again exhibited at Hillhead earlier this year, showcasing the latest cleaning machines to support customers with silica dust control and maintaining safer premises.

Head of Industrial Jamie Harris said, “Tennant machines have a reputation for being the ideal solution for the aggregate and quarrying sector, not only because of their ability to deliver effective dust control, especially with Silica dust, but also because they are proven to last and withstand the harsh environments of this industry sector.”

In fact, one of Tennant UK’s customers,

Penygroes Concrete Products Ltd, based in South Wales, only recently upgraded their Tennant T95 ride-on sweeper, which they originally purchased in 1991, to a Tennant 800 ride-on sweeper. After 30 years, the machine was still working and being used on a regular basis and according to Penygroes, “We did see other equipment but nothing came close to what the 800 achieved and this is why we stayed with Tennant.”

Jamie continued, “Hillhead is the right exhibition for our industrial team and we look forward to returning to future Hillhead events.”

Contact Danny Cross, T 0161 728 8306 danny.cross@tennantco.com www.tennantco.com

Safety & security for your assets – where speed meets security

Fastview360 are providers of vehicle and site CCTV with remote access and cloud-based storage.

Utilising the latest technology and designed in the UK, we provide you with the latest safe and secure solutions for both your vehicle and sites.

Time pressures on getting work done is one of many contributing factors to incidents in industry today. At Fastview360, we want to help reduce incidents with safety systems that can warn operators and improve visibility around the equipment they are operating. Safety is the forefront of operations and using our technology can provide you with a harmonious solution.

Incidents happen, there’s no denying that – but what if you can achieve the first notification of loss rapidly and remotely? Using our dedicated dashboard, FVLink, you can remotely collate video footage, details of

the incident and the driver can add details too including more images and videos.

Our dedicated support team are on hand to assist in incident investigation. The latest DVR has the ability for a remote turn on so should there be an issue, we can activate the cameras without needing anyone to be in the vehicle. This has enabled customers to capture attempted theft of vehicle loads without needing to be at the vehicle.

We can retrofit to any vehicle type with a variety of camera and tracking solutions. Working with customers, the solution provided is one that achieves what the customer wants to get from their products from cameras to sensor alerting system. Our hardware is tried and tested in many environments to ensure that it is fit for purpose and doesn’t let you down.

Essentially, our solutions are 100% safety compliant. Our Progressive Safe System (PSS) for accessing London has been externally tested and approved making it a solid choice in compliance.

When looking to transport operations, there are also the transport depots to consider. We are preferred supply partners of Avigilon products, part of the Motorola group. This has allowed us to work closely with your depot health and safety officers to compile

near miss reporting. Reporting of dangerous activity such as incorrect PPE, loitering, working at height, traffic flowing the wrong way supported by ANPR and other warnings can be sent directly to the health and safety officer with snapshot videos of the event. The solutions provided with FV-Link assist with insurance purposes, improving operator behaviour and increasing site safety.

Our vehicle and site products provide a robust solution for enhancing site safety through advanced monitoring, real-time analytics, and proactive incident management. By utilising the latest technologies available, you can significantly reduce risks, improve response times, and ensure a safer environment for all.

T 01270 360360 info@fastview360.co.uk www.fastview360.co.uk