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Cover Story 21Portakabin Emergency ResponseTeam Provides New School for 650Children Following Cumbria FloodsPortakabin, the UK’s leading modular buildingspecialist, has provided 650 children with a2,100sqm interim school.

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From theEditor

Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Practical FM Magazine.

As usual, we have an issue full of industry news, new products and casestudies from all around the FM world.

Hopefully, we have all been enjoying some hot, sunny weather recently.The great British weather does through some curve balls from time to timeand flash floods often descend with little warning. Our cover story on page21 looks at how Portakabin provided 650 children with an interim schoolafter the Newman Catholic School was devastated by the Cumbrian floods.The teams at Portakabin can work very rapidly to provide emergency andalso longer term solutions should a disaster occur.

21- 23 June 2016 Excel London will see thousands of visitors to TheFacilities Show, Safety & Health Expo and IFSEC International. Theseshows combined cover all of the areas of the FM World and will be wellworth a visit to see all of the new products and developments and providingvisitors with unparalleled sourcing, networking and learning opportunities.

I am sure that if you do visit the shows you will leave with a mind brimmingfull with many new ideas and very sore feet!

I hope that you all have a lovely summer and enjoy the magazine. You arewelcome to leave anyFeedback via email to [email protected]

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Leading British manufacturerIdeal Commercial Boilers hasextended the recently

launched IMAX EL range with addi-tional models ranging from 715kWto 1240kW. Pairing two Imax XtraEL condensing and floor standingboilers side by side, the new extend-ed range offers greater output flexi-bility in a compact and lightweightpackage for ease of installation,even within the trickiest of applica-tions.Further expanding the flexibility whilststill retaining a compact size which,when delivered, fits through standarddoorways and, once installed, has asmall footprint, the range extensionoutperforms the 2015 ErP require-ments as well as offering very low NOxClass 6 peformance for maximumpoints on the BREEAM scale.With twice the flexibility and conven-ience, the Imax Xtra EL extendedrange provides the solution to even themost challenging of commercial instal-

lations and, as testament to Ideal Com-mercial Boilers’ commitment to quality,the entire range is fully supported witha two year parts and labour warranty*.As a result, the Imax Xtra EL range isnow available in 10 models with out-puts from 320 to 1240kW. The ImaxXtra EL is designed for central heatingof commercial premises and, specifi-cally, for commercial applications look-ing for larger outputs in a smaller scalepackage. Their compact size meansthat they are easy to manoeuvre duringinstallation and take up a minimalamount of space within the building.

Featuring comprehensive control, up to109.8% part load efficiency and a ro-bust aluminium silicon alloy heat ex-changer, the Imax Xtra EL promisesreliability along with easy installation,commissioning and servicing. Optionalextras include flow and return headers,gas header connection and dual airinlet.British manufacturer Ideal CommercialBoilers is a market leader in the provi-sion of highly efficient heating solu-tions, including wall hung, floorstanding and modular boilers, all ofwhich are carefully designed to suitnumerous types of building require-ments.For further information on Ideal Com-mercial Boilers, the Imax Xtra EL rangeor to GET A QUOTE, please [email protected], call01482 492251 or go towww.idealcommercialboilers.com Youcan also receive regular updates onTwitter by following @idealboilers

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Appreciating that clientsdepend on clear informationwhich is accessible 24/7,

Shield Pest Control UK Limited haslaunched an advanced electronicreporting management system. Thisis based on all Shield’s fieldtechnicians now working with thelatest PDA handheld devices. Thetechnicians will record and uploadall essential data, includingtreatment reports and any relevantphotographs taken on site onto thesystem. Clients will now have onlineaccess to all necessary informationin real-time, as recorded bythe technician immediatelyafter their site visit. ShieldPest Control’s clients canaccess this information viaa secure website Log-in.Shield Pest Control has anenviable client list in London,the South East as well asthroughout the UK. Thecompany employs a range oftactics and techniques tocontrol pests including birds,insects, rodents and othermammals. Shield is one of thevery few pest control

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Wilson Access called uponthe largest truck mount inits fleet to help contractors

rebrand the former MillenniumStadium in Cardiff – the home ofWelsh rugby.The 57m Palfinger P570 hired byJohn Anthony Signs is a newaddition to the Wilson Accessfleet and is one of only a fewavailable in the UK. A secondPalfinger P570 will be joining theWilson Access fleet in thecoming months.The 74,500 capacity MillenniumStadium is now known as thePrincipality Stadium following asponsorship deal between thestadium and the PrincipalityBuilding Society.To reflect the name change,John Anthony Signsmanufactured 26 illuminatedletters 2.3 metre high spellingout the stadium’s new name and

installed them 40 metres up on theexterior of the stadium.As well as the 57m Palfinger, JohnAnthony Signs also hired a 45mWumag WT450, together with two truck

mount operators over seven days toinstall the new signage.John Anthony Signs InstallationManager Kevin Knight said: “We wereworking to an extremely tight

timescale and it was imperativethat we completed our workbefore the official launch of thenewly named PrincipalityStadium. The working heightand versatility of the WilsonAccess truck mounts gave ourfour-man installation team quickand easy access to help themkeep to their deadline.”The Palfinger P570 has a 41mhorizontal outreach and alsofeatures Palfinger’s new x-jibfeature that enables the platformto go up and over buildings, sothat an operator can work on arear fascia of a building whilstthe vehicle is parked at the front.

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Shield Pest Control UK Embraces New Technologycompanies based in the UK, to havebeen granted a Royal Warrant forproviding the company’s services to HMThe Queen.Daniel Steward, Managing Directorsays, “Shield Pest Control UK aims tobe at the forefront of good practice andexcellence. In order to ensure this weare continuing to invest in teamdevelopment and technology. The newmanagement system incorporating thePDA handheld devices is an importantdevelopment to support our service toour clients. It is now an essential tool forour management and customer services

team".Established for over 40years, Shield PestControl UK has anexcellent record ofproviding solutions bybeing very responsiveand having excellentrelationships with theirclients. This newdevelopmentdemonstrates ShieldPest Control’scommitment tocontinuous

improvement of their services to alltheir clients.Since 2008 Shield has been a RoyalWarrant holder for providing its servic-es to HM the Queen.Shield Pest Control UK was estab-lished over 40 years ago and coversLondon, South East and throughoutthe UK. They pride themselves on hav-ing a long-standing reputation for pro-viding the best possible service andsolution for all pest problems. This in-cludes rodent, insect, mammal pestcontrol and bird proofing to residentialand many organisations in the follow-ing sectors:.

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· Hotels, Restaurants· Housing Associations,

Managing Agents· Retail Premises and Parks· Warehouses & Industrial

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Largest Truck Mount in Wilson Access Fleet Helpsto Tackle Millennium Stadium Rebranding

NEWSnews

FFE is Bringing Bloodhound to FIREX!

The supersonic Bloodhound caris coming to FIREX in June!Fire safety specialist FFE will

have a full-sized replica of the caron its booth at FIREX (stand E180).Why? Because Bloodhound usesFFE’s Talentum UV/Dual IR flamedetectors.The jet-powered Bloodhound will firstattempt to break the existing landspeed record of 763 mph and, oncethat’s accomplished, itaims to break the 1,000mph barrier in the com-ing years. As can be ex-pected, safety isparamount so the com-pany is delighted that itsTalentum flame detec-tors have been selectedfor the car.“Bloodhound is a trulyprestigious and ambi-tious British engineeringproject and we are de-lighted that our Talentumflame detection productshave been selected aspart of the vitally impor-tant safety system,”

comments FFE’s Managing DirectorMark Osborne. “We will be closely fol-lowing the Bloodhound team’sprogress as they attempt to break1,000mph.”By utilising infra-red (IR) sensing, Tal-entum UV/Dual detectors can detectvisible and invisible flames from virtual-ly any source, irrespective of any dust,steam or smoke present, and are im-mune to the effects of wind or

draughts. They also give the highestimmunity to false flame sources.Also on display at FIREX will be FFE’sFireray 5000 motorised, auto-aligningoptical beam smoke detector, which isideally suited to large interiors withhigh ceilings, enabling coverage of alarge area at minimal cost. The Fireray5000 combines an infrared transmitterand receiver in the same unit and oper-ates by projecting a well-defined beam

to a reflective prism, whichreturns the beam to thereceiver for analysis.Last but not least, thecompany will also beshowing its soon-to-be-launched explosion-proofFireray 3000 Exd opticalbeam smoke detector.Designed for use inpotentially explosiveatmospheres, such aslarge enclosures in oil rigs,refineries and ordnancestores, it provides an earlywarning of smouldering orstrongly smoke-generatingfires in hazardous areas.


Energy Savings + CO2 Savings = Grundfos Pumps

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Energy as well as CO2savings havebecome

increasingly importanttargets to realisereductions in for manybusinesses today. Thereare occasions when it ispossible tosimultaneously achievethese ambitions and thisis true in the instance ofpumps, as they providethe potential to delivermajor savings on bothfronts.So how can you achievethis? Well at GrundfosPumps, we offer a range ofdiagnostic tools including anEnergy Check or PumpAudit that will help toestablish the current pumpsystem performance. Infact, this is what we foundout when we recently

worked with a range of clients to see how we could help them. This includeda brewery where wedelivered an energy savingof 75% simply by identifyingand changing key pumps; achassis manufacturer thatbenefitted from a pumpupgrade and saved 51%,while a power plant saw asaving of 50% from takingGrundfos’ advice.This means that regardlessof if the priority is costreduction, CO2 savings,ROI, a water usagereduction or just simply toget advice on your currentinstallations, Grundfos havethe tools, expertise andintegrity to help you toachieve your ambitions.To find out more visitwww.grundfos.co.uk andsee how you could benefit.


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Leading British manufacturerKeston Boilers is pleased toannounce the appointment of

Mark Roberts in the role of BusinessDevelopment Manager for the wholeof the South Coast of England.Mark is responsible for liaising witha diverse range of Keston's custom-ers including housing associations,architects and heating engineers inorder to assist them in their selec-tion from Keston's range of combi,system and heat only boilers, all ofwhich come with Keston's promiseof a simple, straight-forward andhassle-free solution.Mark has been a powerhouse in theheating industry since leaving schoolwhen he began as a trainee at TubesAnd Tanks. Since then he has pro-gressed his career with companiessuch as Plumb Centre and Vectawarm,going on to become Business Develop-ment Manager at Plumbase before

joining Keston in January 2016. Kes-ton's new range of high efficiency con-densing boilers is designed to fill a vitalniche in the domestic and light com-mercial boiler market and the rangecombines market-leading twin flue ca-pabilities with one of the most energyefficient boiler designs available.Based in Southampton, Mark is a keengolfer as well as a ten pin bowling pro-fessional - Not only does he share hispassion for bowling with his partner oftwenty years but has also passed thison to his three children who all play atimpressive levels. As well as recentlybowling competitively for Hampshire,Mark will be competing in the US Openin 2017 in Las Vegas.As Keston goes from strength tostrength with their range of marketleading, high efficiency boilers, Markhas well and truly set the ball rolling inthis new phase of his career.


Keston Boilers Appoint a New BusinessDevelopment Manager

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Roof-Pro Delivers Roof Access Systems for RoyalDerby Hospital

Roof-Pro has successfullycompleted a bespoke roofaccess system project at

the Royal Derby Hospital for anextension which houses an MRIscanner and associatedequipment.As well as being asked to provideeasy and safe rooftop access tothe MRI scanner’s rooftop-mountedchiller unit, which generallyrequires a service check at leastonce a quarter, Roof-Pro were alsoasked to design and build roofaccess systems for the whole newbuilding.The main elements of this multi-component project were:

● Providing stable, non-penetrating support for thechiller and Air Handling Units(AHUs)

● Providing a waterproof methodof bringing cables and pipesfrom the service units downinto the building

● Providing step-over access tothe chiller support platform,enabling the units to be

serviced and inspected bymaintenance personnel.

The project involved a combination ofstandard and bespoke componentsdesigned and built by Roof-Pro,including:

· Chiller Support Platform – abespoke component whichtook into account the weight ofthe unit and the load-bearingqualities of the roof, andrequired specially-designedlarge steel girders.

· Roof Penetration Box – thissolution was based upon the

Roof-Pro PP-3 access riser,which ensures a watertightseal for the point at which thechiller unit's power and watercabling pass through thesurface of the roof.

· Step-Overs – speciallydesigned to fit the chillerplatform and surrounding roofstructure, these were tailoredcomponents from our Roof-Prostep-over system.

To successfully deliver thisunique project required high

attention to detail. Roof-Pro workedclosely with two key contractors: MellorBromley Mechanical Services, whodelivered the chiller and AHUs; andDerwent Valley Construction, who wereresponsible for the fabric of the rooftop.All the components were delivered andinstalled on time and within budget,enabling the primary contractors tocomplete their projects on time.To find out more about Roof-Pro roofaccess products, call 01536 383865.


NEWSnewsUnion Industries Target High Growth Markets With

New Appointment

Union Industries is aiming tostrengthen its position as theUK market leading

manufacturer of Industrial RapidRoll Doors and Industrial Curtainswith the appointment of a dedicatedResearch and DevelopmentEngineer, who will help to continuethe company’s proud history ofinnovation.Matt Barnes, 36, from Huddersfield, willoversee High Speed Door productimprovement and new designs,including the development of largeFabric Engineering Solutions, whichhas been identified by Union as aproduct that is capable of achievingmajor growth in the coming years.Like all new employees at Union,Matthew began his tenure with aseveral-week in-house trainingprogramme, which involves spendingtime with every department within thecompany and even included assistingUnion’s engineers with installations;thus allowing him to gain an in-depth

understanding of not just his role butalso the unique culture the EmployeeOwned company has created.Matt holds a range of academicqualifications including a Bachelor ofScience Degree in Industrial Design &Technology for which he studied at theInstitute of Polymer Technology and

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Materials Engineering atLoughborough University. In addition,he has a vocational Design Diplomafrom Leeds College, and a ConcurrentEngineering qualification in 3DComputer Aided Design forManufacture utilising Inventor, Pro-Engineer and Pro-INTRALINKsoftware.Alongside his formal qualifications,Matt also has 14 years of ISO14000engineering experience using 3Ddesign software and has worked withmajor brands such as Bosch, Karcher,Stanley Tools, Hitachi and Nissan.During his time with Glen DimplexHome Appliances, Matt worked on arange of household products includingBelling, Stoves & New WorldAppliances, Lec Refrigeration andDimplex Heating.Matt brings a wealth of engineeringexperience with him from previousemployment including sheet steel andpolymer design, manufacture andassembly. Matt’s research interestsinclude further implementation ofinnovative sheet steel technologywithin the organisation. Over thecourse of his employment, he hasheld various positions withinengineering, starting as a JuniorDesigner with Belling Appliances, toleading a team of Design Engineersas Head of Department.Union’s Managing Director, AndrewLane said “Union is dedicated tohiring the very best people that canenhance its products and processeswhilst maintaining its unique workingculture. In Matt, not only have wehave found a talented Engineer withthe ability to take our products to thenext level, but we also have acolleague who is dedicated to

maintaining Union’sposition at the very top ofits market. We aredelighted to welcomeMatthew to the Unionfamily”.“I’m chomping at the bitto get stuck in”, said Matt,“but appreciate I need tounderstand the businessand our products first.Everyone in the teamhere – which is like afamily really – has been

super-supportive during my trainingperiod, for which I am extremelythankful. I have lots of ideas wheresmall improvements in our alreadybrilliant product range can make themeven better, plus some thoughts onpotential new products which willcomplement our current range. Sowatch this space!”


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Advanced Growth Drives Recruitment

Every autumn brings problemsto maintenance teams inschools and colleges across

the country who are faced with adilemma regarding cleaning leavesand debris from their miles ofgutters. The question is, do theysave money by leaving them foranother year or clean them to avoidblocking and resulting damp walls?That concern has now beeneliminated. Maintenanceteams can clean gutters asfrequently as they want with ahigh powered, heavy duty,lightweight, pole operatedgutter cleaning unit calledSkyVac.This revolutionary tool ends thehire of scaffold or cherrypickers and allows staff toclean gutters up to 4 storeyswhilst standing at ground level.A camera at the top of the poleprovides live feed to a screenon the handle; so the operatorcan see the debris, witness its

With demand for its fire sys-tems growing steadily in allof its domestic and interna-

tional markets, Advanced has re-cently completed amajor recruitment driveto grow its workforceby over 10% to boost itsmanufacturing capacityand at the same timeadd key talent to its in-ternational marketingand UK and US Engi-neering department.Commenting on thisgrowth Ray Hope, Ad-vanced’s Managing Di-rector, said: “We havecontinually invested in firesystems that lead themarket in terms of quality,performance and ease-of-use and are experienc-ing very positive growth.We now have bases,partners and customersin over 60 countriesworldwide and whilewe’ve consistently grown,some of our new product

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Sucks to Leavesremoval and can simultaneously recordthe procedure for others.One of many Oxford schools andcolleges that have invested in aSkyVac system is St Hugh’s College.Will Barton, Building MaintenanceManager is responsible for a 14 acresite and accommodation for 800students. All maintenance is carriedout in- house. Previously his team

used ladders, cherry pickers andscaffold towers for high level work.Will said: “My SkyVac system isdesigned with operator safety in mindwhich is most important to us. It isoperational from ground level and thecamera shows me the job before,during and on completion. It isversatile too - yesterday after a stormwe cleared a flood, fast and efficiently

because the vacuum haswet and dry capability. Ican now maintain guttersand all high level interiorand exterior cleaning asrequired without hugeequipment hire costs.”For full details of SkyVacproducts from Spinacleanplease contact: 01327831604,www.spinaclean.com [email protected]


innovations are driving demand in keymarkets and developing new opportuni-ties that we need to build on and sup-port.

It’s been an amazing couple of yearswith our systems installed in some ofthe most famous and challenging de-velopments in the world. I’d like to

thank everyone at Ad-vanced for their hardwork and welcome ournew starters. We havesome major projectsahead in key markets andthe emphasis is on main-taining and building mo-mentum.”Advanced is a world lead-er in the developmentand manufacture of intelli-gent fire systems withsolutions suitable for anysite, from single panelinstallations to large mul-ti-site networks. Ad-vanced products includecomplete fire detectionsystems, multi-protocolfire panels, extinguishingcontrol and fire pagingsystems.


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The University ofWolverhampton has adoptedan advanced employee

scheduling and remote workforcemanagement solution to gaineffective visibility and controlacross its campus operations andestate management. Skillweb’sSmartTask is being used across theUniversity’s reception desk,security, caretaking and cleaningteams to provide rota planning,proof of attendance, performancereporting and electronic auditing.As a result, the software system ishelping performance manage staffand improve employeeaccountability across three maincampus sites.The University initially selectedSmartTask to overcome the schedulingdifficulties it faced for itscommunications rota, which had beenexpanded to incorporate five receptiondesks, four of which were new, and acentral switch room. The staff planningof employees had to factor in a widerange of working constraints includingMorning or Afternoon shifts only, splitweeks and restrictions based on healthreasons. With such complexparameters, it quickly became clearthat it was not possible to schedule theteam using a paper-based, manualprocess.SmartTask’s Intelligent Rostering noweffectively schedules the 19-strongteam in the most efficient manner,using a unique workflow algorithm toidentify suitable staff based onavailability, holidays, historical shiftpatterns and exact job requirements.Rosters are provided the Thursdaybefore either via email or through theMySmartTask app, which staff candownload to their personalsmartphones. Meanwhile, theUniversity is able to use the system tomonitor proof of attendance to quicklyidentify and address any issues ateach location, with real-time visibility ofany missed shifts or staffing shortages.While trialling SmartTask, it quicklybecame clear that the system couldsupport a wide range of applicationsacross the University’s campusoperations and estate management.Taking advantage of the flexibility ofthe system, the University has been

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University of Wolverhampton Estates and FacilitiesTransforms Workforce Efficiency and Performance

Management with Smarttaskable to implement a phased roll-out tocaretaking, security and cleaningteams in-line with resource, time andfunding availability within the centralfacilities team.A team of 30 caretakers arecoordinated from a central studentoffice to ensure that 1,400 rooms at allhalls of residences are inspectedbefore and after occupation, replacinga manual paper-based system. Thecaretakers use electronic forms onSmartTask-enabled smartphones torecord any damage or faults, using thesmartphone’s camera to capturesupporting images, as well as scan anRFID tag to provide proof that theinspection has taken place. This is notonly simplifying the process, removingany mistakes and inaccuracies, butalso but also simplifying the student

appeals process.Elsewhere, the University’s securityteam is currently using SmartTask tosimplify its reporting processes.Supervisors and officers are usingelectronic forms for a range of audits,such as car parks and other publicareas, along with equipment checks. Inparticular, officers are required toinspect defibrillators as part of healthand safety regulations, so RFID tagsplaced on the equipment are used tomonitor legal compliance. An electronicincident report can also enable officesto appropriate task coordinator of anyproblem involving a defibrillators withan automated email notification.A team of 16 in-house day cleanersuse NFC-enabled smartphones toconfirm attendance, scanning start andend times using personal log-in cards.This helps to quickly identify anymissed shifts, so alternativearrangements can be made, while

providing an accurate record ofworking hours for operational reportingand payroll. The smartphones alsoprovide access to SmartTask, socleaners can view an electronic list oftheir work schedule and confirmcompletion of work scanning RFID tagslocated at key locations such as toiletfacilities. Meanwhile, electronic formsare used by supervisors to undertakework audits, health and safety checksand COSHH risk assessments.Meanwhile, SmartTask is helping put inplace consistent management KPI’s aswell as providing a means of gatheringthe data by which they can bemeasured. This is simplifying evidence-based employee performancemanagement, while making it possiblecompare and contrast different teamsby location or service to identify

inefficiencies or areas ofimprovement.Sandy Shaw, Campus OperationsManager, Estates and Facilitiescommented: “SmartTask is helpingus take control of our remote teams,making sure they are operatingsafely in accordance with ourprecise operational requirements. Asa result, we are delivering higherlevels of compliant service bymaking the most of our FM teams,while streamlining administrativeand management processes to

target cost, time and resourceefficiencies.”Paul Ridden, Managing Director ofSkillweb said: “With a diverse range ofteams often spread across multiplecampuses, universities face a host offacilities and estate managementchallenges in terms of administrationand management. Furthermore,ongoing cost pressures and budgetconstraints mean it is necessary tomaximise the performance of availableresources to achieve the highest levelsof productivity possible. SmartTaskprovide facilities and estates managerswith the tools they need toperformance manage staff and improveemployee accountability across thecampus.”A full version of the case study can beviewed here:www.smarttask.co.uk/uow


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Lift safety and communicationspecialist Avire has installedits latest LCD multimedia dis-

play, the E-Motive iS2, at the City Ex-change office building in TrinityLeeds.“We were looking fora system that waseasily installed andeasy to use,” ex-plained DaveDownes, technicalservices manager forCity Exchange, “andthat’s when we cameacross the iS2. Itticked all the rightboxes.”City Exchange’s liftservice provider sug-gested the iS2 as asolution. As part of ageneral refurbish-ment programme,

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City Exchange Chooses Avire’s Flexible LCD LiftDisplays for Refurb Project

E-Motive iS2’s ease of use also a winning factorneer call-out needed to make even theslightest alteration.“We’re always letting and re-letting thefloors,” continued Dave, “but now wecan change logos and names our-selves. It’s very flexible, so we can ba-

sically do what we need todo. To me, that was the sell-ing point – the fact that wecould program it.”The iS2 is the first lift displayto combine RSS feed tech-nology, wireless connectivityand eco-friendly features.The product’s screen bright-ness dimming, LED-backlittechnology and scheduler forscreen power managementall reduce LCD power con-sumption, improving lifespanand satisfying the green rat-ing required by elevatorOEMs.


City Exchange had decided to upgradethe displays in the seven-storey build-ing’s four lifts. Changing graphics orinformation on the existing displayshad proved an extremely time-consum-ing and costly process, with an engi-

Union Industries, the UK marketleading manufacturer of in-dustrial rapid roll doors, has

helped specialist cooked chickenmanufacturer Benson Park with itsrecent chill store extension, whichincludes new state of the art cookingprocesses.Benson Park was recently acquired bythe well-known Cranswick Group andthe project at the Hull site is its firstventure in to the cooked chicken sector.The new extension has increased ca-pacity by 30% due to quicker stockintake and has also created new jobs.Capacity has also been increased witha new cooking process, which is farmore efficient and incorporates newcooking techniques.Union Industries, the Leeds-basedcompany, which designs, manufac-tures, installs and maintains its ownrange of fact acting doors, has fitted twoMatadoors to help Benson Park to meetits strict temperature control and hy-giene standards.Benson Park is a specialist manufactur-er of cooked poultry products for the

Benson Park Increase Production in the 'Food To Go' SectorHelped by Union Industries' Specialist High Speed Doors

food industry. It operates from a pur-pose-built factory that has been de-signed to produce high quality cookedmeat products efficiently and to the bestpossible safety standards. They supplywell known food-to-go manufacturerswith chicken in its various forms includ-ing cooked, sliced, diced and shredded.The Matadoor is ideally suited for inter-nal openings with high volume traffic,

whether for forklift trucks, pallet trucksor personnel with trolleys and carts. Itsfast opening and closing operating cycleensures that as little of the cold as pos-sible escapes when gaining access,meaning energy savings and cost re-ductions in refrigerationIn common with the other doors in therange, the Matadoor features Union’shighly-regarded ‘Crash-Out’ damageprotection facility which ensures thatthey remain operable if the bottombeam is hit by a speeding vehicle. Thisproven system, which has been a cen-tral attribute of Union’s doors for over 25years, drastically reduces repair costsand guarantees minimal down-time ifthe door is impacted by traffic such asforklift trucks.Paul Chable, Senior Technical SalesEngineer at Union Industries, said: “TheMatadoor has gained an excellent repu-tation in the chilled food production andstorage industry. Its durability andspeed make it the perfect door for busyareas that require a consistent tempera-ture to be maintained.


Ambius, the world’s largest in-terior landscaping company,today launches its first pre-

served flower collection ‘CapturedNature’, a range of preserved flowersincluding roses, carnations, red pop-ulous and hydrangeas.To create the Captured Nature range,each bloom is picked at its peak and

Battersea Power Station hasrarely been out of theheadlines since it was initially

proposed back in 1927. Thesedecommissioned coal-fired powerstations with their four iconicchimneys and art deco interiorshave become even more famous asa London landmark since theyceased operating in 1983.After much debate and many falsestarts, this year sees the dreams forBattersea’s redevelopment realisedand with Phase 1 opening, the site willcome to life as people take upresidence in the initial 865 homes andas well as offices, cafés, restaurantsand shops opening for business.As a mixed use development, gettingall the various aspects correct iscrucial, this includes the M+E solution.Working to support the energy centre,HVAC, water and boosting demandsare a small army of energy efficientGrundfos pump products andsolutions. These include 65 GrundfosTPE in-line and CRIE multistagepumps, 5 Grundfos Hydro MPCEbooster sets, a range of pressurisationsets all of which are supported by

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then preserved in glycerine. The glycer-ine is absorbed through the stem andacts as a replacement for the naturalfluids within the plant, capturing theflower in perfect condition for manymonths. A preserved stem requires onlyminimal attention and is easy to carefor, yet remains beautiful and freshlooking for a long period of time.

The benefits of Cap-tured Nature

· Unlike freshly-cut flowers, pre-served flowers willstay at their peakcondition for manymonths· Flower dis-plays and arrange-ments are easy tomaintain and do notrequire constant careor watering

· A wide variety of flowers availableall year round

Kenneth Freeman, Head of Innovation atAmbius said, “Our new Captured Naturerange provides a cost-effective solutionfor businesses looking to create the verybest impression for employees and cus-tomers with real flowers, which do notneed replacing every week as fresh flow-ers do.“Only the finest flowers, grasses andleaves are picked, to produce arrange-ments ready for the workspace that areboth aesthetically pleasing and easy tomaintain in the working environment.”In order to get the best from this range,Ambius advises the flowers are storedand displayed indoors at temperaturesbetween 2°C and 25°C. To find out moreabout the Ambius Captured Nature col-lection please visit www.ambius.co.uk.


Battersea Makes a Powerful Start with GrundfosBACnet, a data communicationprotocol.This however, is only the beginning, asthere are six more phases at variousstages in the design, planning anddevelopment cycle that will happen

over the next twenty years. Batterseamay have a few false starts to get tothis point but its role as a key featurein the London skyline is now assured.


NEWSnewsAmbius Unveils ‘Captured Nature’ its First Pre-

served Flower Collection

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From Recycling Flooring for Traffic Conesto Re-Using Solvents for Fuel, PortakabinAnnounces More Sustainability Initiatives

The Portakabin Group, the UK’sleading modular building spe-cialist, has announced more

sustainability commitments and ini-tiatives to help its customers furtherreduce their carbon footprint.Waste streams from the manufactureof its modular buildings at its interna-tional production centre in York havebeen increased from 18 to 26 and nowinclude:

● Used vinyl flooring recycled fortraffic cones and other plasticproducts

● Take-back schemes for batter-ies, fluorescent bulbs, printercartridges and new vinyl floor-ing offcuts

● Waste streams for plastics in-creased from 3 to 5 and mastictubes are now recycled

● 5 metal waste streams for re-cycling different grades ofsteel, aluminium and copper

● Waste from solvents is re-usedas furnace fuel.

The Group has invested £100,000 in anew high-tech saw machine which us-es advanced technology to optimisematerial usage, further reducing waste.Derek Carter, Chief Executive of thePortakabin Group said, “Our objectiveof zero waste to landfill at our York fac-tory was successfully achieved in 2013– and since then we have won anumber of awards for environmentalexcellence. However, we are firmlycommitted to continually raising thebar and achieving even more im-provements to our waste manage-ment processes and sustainabilityperformance.”“Our teams across the business areconstantly looking at new ways toincrease recycling, reduce waste,further improve the recycled contentof our products and the re-use of ourbuildings when they reach end oflife. This is all outstanding workwhich gives our customers evengreater confidence in the sustaina-bility of our approach and in the re-duced carbon footprint of all of ourbuildings.”Other new waste minimisation initia-tives:

● The Group’s 50 UK Hire andVisitor Centres now separateout paper and cardboard forrecycling, and plasterboard onthe larger sites

● Investment in speciallydes-igned containers to hold andprotect components for themodular manufacturing proc-ess. These ‘stillages’ are thensent back to suppliers for re-filling, removing the need forpackaging

● The introduction of a new re-porting structure to achievefurther reductions in energyconsumption and waste, anddemonstrating the importancePortakabin places on leader-ship in this area

● Increased use of internal edu-cation programmes to continu-ally raise awareness of wastemanagement best practiceamong staff at every level

● An active Corporate Social Re-sponsibility (CSR) programmewhich instigates and promotescommunity recycling initiativesacross the Group – such ascollections for local clothesbanks and for the distributionof spectacles to developingcountries; the donation of car-pet tiles and furniture to localschools and libraries following

an office refurbishment, andtimber offcuts to help Portak-abin volunteers transform anarea of wasteland into an allot-ment for local children

● The extension of a programmeto segregate and recycle sixstreams of office waste. This isnow being rolled out across thewhole of the York headquar-ters site, following successfultrials

● Portakabin now has compac-tors for general waste and bail-ers at its York manufacturingcentre to put cardboard, softplastics, plastic bottles andplastic strapping into bails.This reduces transportationand carbon emissions byachieving higher tonnage witheach truck movement.

These latest initiatives follow a host ofexisting commitments, which includePortakabin sourcing its steel supplieslocally. 79 per cent of the steel used inits modular manufacturing processcontinues to be supplied from withinthe UK, which is more sustainable,strongly supports British manufactur-ing, procures steel of the highest quali-ty, and minimises the carbon footprintof Portakabin buildings.www.portakabin-group.co.uk


HWM Unveils New Corporate IdentityEvolution into multi-utility company prompts rebrand

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HWM has unveiled a new cor-porate identity to reflect itsevolution into a multi-utility

monitoring and telemetry company.HWM’s primary focus for more than 30years has been clean water and net-work distribution system monitoring.But in recent years the company hasexpanded into new sectors such asgas, water and electricity meter con-sumption; gas network monitoring; andsewer, river and flood monitoring.Explaining the reasons behind thecompany rebrand, Director of Salesand Business Development Mike Ten-nant said: “The rebrand gives a clearidentity to each of our business sectorsand is designed to make it easier formulti-industry customers to find solu-tions for their applications.”HWM’s new website streamlines thecompany’s product range into fivegroups: water networks, wastewater,gas networks, AMR and facilities. The

website can be found atwww.hwmglobal.com.HWM’s customers include major UKutility providers and facilities managers.

The company is a framework supplierfor most UK water companies andmany commercial organisations.


With the company alreadylaunching a new, radically-designed vertical steam

boiler and celebrating 50 years ofmanufacturing in the UK in 2016, Ful-ton could be forgiven for concentrat-ing its efforts on these two majorevents. But, as sales and marketingmanager Doug Howarth explains, fol-lowing an extensive review of its ex-isting aftercare fleet, Fulton hassecured eight newcommercial vehicles,enabling the companyto provide a more flex-ible approach when itcomes to managing re-sources and reinforc-ing its reputation as aworld class aftercareprovider.“The new fleet has thepotential to provide sub-stantial benefits for Ful-ton’s customers. Sixnew VW Caddy Maxiservice vehicles meansthe aftercare teams are

now able to follow optimum timetablesand provide a rapid response to emer-gency needs, which in turn reducesdowntime by getting equipment back inservice.” says Doug.Additionally, the aftercare team has alsotaken delivery of two new long-wheel-base VW Transporters, which enablessmall boilers and energy-saving prod-ucts including modulating burners, TDSenergy recovery systems and econo-

misers, to be delivered to site and in-stalled or retrofitted on the same day.The eight new vehicles will also enableon-board stock holding to increase,which will in turn increase the alreadyhigh first-time-fix ratio that Fulton is ac-knowledge for.Additional investment in in-house soft-ware and field-service tablet deviceshas also streamlined workloads andprovided an improved monitoring sys-

tem of Fulton’s network ofhighly-skilled engineers. In-tegrated GPS tracking of thevehicles also means Fultoncan identify the location of itsvehicles, which has im-proved call-outs by cuttingthe time it takes for its engi-neers to reach customers inneed of emergency appoint-ments.For further information onFulton’s service packages,call +44 (0)117 972 3322,email [email protected] visit www.fulton.co.uk.


Fulton Fleet Investment Reinforces Aftercare Team

Traka, the specialist in key andasset management, hasencouraged social studying in

students at Portsmouth Universitythrough its laptop lockers.Providing academic facilities to over21,000 students, the University ofPortsmouth approached Traka overfour years ago, in search of a solutionthat would enable them to loan outlaptops to students without the use ofa manual sign-out system.Traka installed its intelligent lockersinto open access areas to allowstudents the freedom to study at theirconvenience in a more social setting,with soft seating.

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Lockers for nearly 500 laptops havenow been installed at the universityand a further 120 more are scheduledfor implementation in the comingmonths.Once each student is enrolled onto auniversity course, their information is

then updated into the Traka softwareand their student card will then allowthem to access any locker to obtain adevice.Each locker has a built in charging unitand a separate mains charger,enabling the laptop to be loaned for as

long as is needed - although theuniversity does have a loanrestriction of 12 hours. This loanperiod is traced through the Trakasystem, allowing reminders to besent to students in the event of adevice not being returned by theallotted time.


Intelligent Lockers Stimulate Social Studying forPortsmouth University Students

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Digital solutions for rentingcrates have taken another stepforward following PHS

Teacrate’s development of a uniquesmartphone application that makeshiring and tracking crates easier forfacilities managers and removalcompanies.The app is another innovative solutionfor businesses to effectively managetheir crates following PHS Teacrate’sintroduction of handheld personal digitalassistants (PDAs) in 2014, whichprovides real-time information ondeliveries and collections.This is in response to demand forgreater transparency and visibility ofcrates in general. The new app fortracking PHS Teacrate’s rentedbarcoded crates will be free to download.Facilities and office managers can usethe barcode app to provide furthertraceability to complement their internalprocedures. Managers will be able torecord crate movements and locatecrates within their organisation at thetouch of a screen through the use ofhandheld devices, smartphones andtablets even if they are not at their desksor department.They can have PHS Teacrate’sbarcoded crates delivered onto site,scan and record the allocation for theirbuildings as well as attach an inventorylist to any barcode. This means that theywill have complete visibility of where anycrate is located and can therefore

identify which departments or individualsare incurring charges due to losing orfailing to return crates.By using the app, facilities and officemanagers can have all the informationthey need at their fingertips on thedelivery and collection of barcodedcrates, minimising costs that can beincurred for missing crates.Once downloaded, the app can betailored to suit a company’s specificrequirements, especially useful forcustomers who need crate informationif dealing with priceless or fragile itemsfrom organisations such as government,museums and universities.It’s an addition to the paperless solutionfor providing vital delivery and collectioninformation which can either beautomatically emailed directly to thecustomer or accessed via Cratelink,PHS Teacrate’s portal login.PHS Teacrate’s Managing Director,Gordon Philip, explains: “Oursmartphone app is another 21st Centurysolution for the customer that will

enhance our service on site. It istechnology that will be available onAndroid and Apple smart devices. Theuser can also delegate authority tospecific locations so it’s not just a caseof one person being in complete control.“One of the big obstacles that firms haveto renting crates is the fear of losingthem and then getting hit with a huge bill.The app is all about making crate rentalmore transparent by giving the user thetool to have more control so that they getmore benefits from the barcodes.”PHS Teacrate has rolled out barcodescanning for its lidded containers LC1,LC2, LC3, LC6 and computer crates IT1and IT2 with barcodes added. In 2015roll cages (SC1) which were added tothe list of bar-coded items in responseto customer demand.This effectively gives the crate or cagea unique identity which is scanned toprovide the important trackinginformation aimed at reducing stocklosses, whilst highlighting potentialbottlenecks. It also helps to overcomesome of the perceived anonymityinvolving unmarked delivery crates.PHS Teacrate, which forms part of thePHS Group, handles around 25 millioncrates every year in a variety ofdimensions and sectors. It is committed toensuring a competitive market by continuingto invest in products and technology thatmeet the bespoke requirements of customers.


Smart App Move by PHS Teacrate Delivers EvenMore Efficient Crate Control to Businesses

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Leading flooring and wallingsolutions company Altro hasworked with internationally

renowned Ab Rogers Design tocreate an inspiring, interactive newshowroom that showcases amultitude of colourful and creativepossibilities, and challengesperceptions of flooring and wallingproducts.

The innovative space was created byAb Rogers Design in collaboration withAltro to celebrate the colour andcreative flexibility of Altro’s products.“The showroom immerses you in theessence of Altro, exploring its ethos asa manufacturer of inspirationalproducts,” explains Ab Rogers. “It wasexciting to have this huge palette ofproducts from which to create a galleryof Altro and to work with a client whounderstands our fascination with colourand the powerful effect it can have onan environment.”The Altro Showroom London has beencreated as an interactive space, withAltro’s many and varied productsavailable to see, touch and take away,and a range of digital tools to helpbring ideas to life. Resources includeAltro’s digital kiosk where you can scanproduct samples, find out more aboutranges and colour options and thenemail the information to your ownaccount - perfect if you don’t want tocarry samples around with you.Altro’s new Space visualiser tool allowsyou to select Altro flooring and wall

New Altro Showroom London Created by AbRogers Design

cladding solutions and place them intodifferent 3D environments, including abathroom and commercial kitchen. TheAltro Space visualiser allows you tosee how Altro products and shadeslook like in-situ and from all angles,meaning you can choose the rightoptions for your installation with evenmore confidence.As you would expect from a company

renowned for the quality of its customercare, there are also friendly,knowledgeable Altro staff on hand todiscuss everything from design trendsto technical product details wheneveryou visit the Altro Showroom London.

You can also book the showroom formeetings.Altro’s CEO Richard Kahn isdelighted to see the long-plannedconcept brought to life. He said: “Wechose to work with Ab Rogers Designas they create spaces that enhancephysical and emotional wellbeing, thattransform people’s environments -completely aligned with Altro’s ethos.They have used Altro products foryears and we knew they understoodall that Altro has to offer. Their designis a celebration of the possibilities thatcan be achieved with our productsand solutions.”Visitors to Clerkenwell Design Weekin May were the first to experience allthat the Altro Showroom London hasto offer. Architects, designers,existing and new customers hadplenty to say about the new resource,describing it as “playful andinventive”, “”exciting and creative”,“fun and inviting”, “captivating andinspirational”. They said that “focusingon the visual and tactile experience isa great shortcut to developing aspecification”, and that “it’s acomfortable space I could spend timein to experiment with Altro products”.The Altro Showroom London is at 15Clerkenwell Green. It is open Mondayto Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm, and atother times by appointment. Drop into see us, or call 020 7490 8237.


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Facilicom Charged up for Tesla DealNEWSnews

Contract cleaning and softservices provider, FacilicomUK is a company on the move

after securing a contractwith, premium electricvehicles company, TeslaUK.Working with partners,Facilicom will providecleaning and maintenanceservices to all Tesla’s UKsites, including showroomsat Brent Cross, HeathrowAirport, Oxford Street(London), WestfieldShopping Centre in Stratfordand Weybridge in Surrey.Facilicom’s ManagingDirector, Jan-Hein Hemke

said: “We’re delighted to be workingwith such an innovative and dynamiccompany. Tesla’s mission is to

‘accelerate the world’s transition tosustainable transport’. Thisenvironmental goal is echoed by our

own sustainability approach,including our C2Zeroprogramme to measure, reduceand offset our carbonemissions.“When looking to buy one ofthese state of the art cars,customers expect a pristineand pleasant environment, andthat’s what our operatives willprovide.”www.facilicom.co.uk


Indepth Managed Services Mobilise new FacilitiesManagement Contract with Eddie Stobart

Indepth Managed Services canofficially announce theirappointment to provide cleaning

services for transport and logisticsgiant, Eddie Stobart.Indepth are servicing Eddie Stobart’spurpose-built service support centre inAppleton, Warrington providing dailycleaning services. The centre boasts aunique design, distinguished by theclever use of fitted-out shippingcontainers as interior office andtraining spaces.While the service support centre wasbeing designed, Indepth conducted acleaning survey in order to submit adetailed professionalproposal to meet theexact needs of theEddie Stobart team.Having provideddaily cleaningservices for a fewmonths, Indepth hasdeveloped anexcellent workingrelationship with theEddie Stobart sitefacilities team. Theclient has expressedtheir satisfaction withIndepth’smanagement of theaccount and the highcleaning standardsprovided.

Julie Burdon, Facilities Manager fromEddie Stobart says: “We are veryhappy with the managedservice that Indepth provide. They fullyunderstand the importance of our sitestandards – particularly with the uniquenature of the service support centre’sinterior design and the cleaning surveythey conducted during the designphase allowed them to meet our highstandards from day one.”The Indepth team encounter significantchallenges with the cleaning contractdue to the unique nature of thebuilding’s interior design. They arerequired to clean building spaces that

mimic vehicle and truck interiors. Aswell as having training areas made upof shipping containers, the receptiondesk is a repurposed cab in EddieStobart livery and there is a Volvo cabsplit in two in the main area. There isalso an exhibit on site consisting of anumber of Stobart trucks, from anoriginal model dated from 1974 to amodern day truck.Chris Stewart from Indepth ManagedServices says: “Acquiring a prestigiouslocally-based client like Eddie Stobartis a positive achievement for our team.It is further enhanced by the quality ofthe professional relationship between

ourorganisations. Iam confident thatthe Indepth teamwill continue todeliver the highstandard ofservice thatEddie Stobartand our nationalclients havecome to expectfrom us.”For moreinformation,please visit:www.indepth-cleaning.co.uk


Advanced’s False Alarm Management SystemRecognised in Tomorrow’s Health and Safety

Awards 2016

New Managing Director at Avire

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“Without a safe, healthyand happy workforce,UK businesses would

find it almost impossible to operate.Luckily there are a host of productsand services on the market to assurecompanies that workers are welllooked after. It is these tools that havebeen featured in our magazine overthe past year and the best of thebunch have made it onto our awardsshortlist.” Those are the words ofAlison Carter, editor of Tomorrow’sHealth and Safety magazine.Advanced is therefore delighted that itsAlarmCalm false alarm managementsystem came third out of the 50companies shortlisted for Tomorrow’sHealth and Safety Awards 2016.“While we wouldn’t normally shout abouta third place, AlarmCalm is a big solutionto a big problem,” says Advanced’sMarketing Manager Aston Bowles. ‘Wedesigned AlarmCalm to be easy toconfigure for any false alarm strategy,and it’s really pleasing that the healthand safety market can see its potentialalongside much simpler products. We’re

delighted with the award, and of coursewith the impact that AlarmCalm has onsites that need to reduce false alarmsfrom their fire systems.”“False alarms are one of the big issuescurrently faced by fire professionals andbuilding owners today. The FIAestimated that false alarms cost over£1billion last year in the UK alone. It wasin response to this global problem thatAdvanced developed AlarmCalm, whichwe believe is the most powerful andcomplete false alarm managementsolution available,” added Aston.

Fast, easy to use and simple toconfigure, AlarmCalm can scale fromsmall installations to large sites withcomplicated cause and effect. Focusedon alarm verification and investigationdelay options, it allows additional timeto respond, verify or investigate analarm. AlarmCalm uses Advanced'snew Building Area concept, whichallows alarm management strategywithin a building to be easily managed.


Lift safety and communicationspecialist Avire has appointedRob Lewis as its new manag-

ing director. Rob joins Avire fromanother Halma company, FortressInterlocks, where he was managingdirector for the past six years. Dur-ing this period, he created an excel-lent record of sales growth andproduct innovation.Rob read Mechanical Engineering atthe University of Cambridge andgained an MBA at the London Busi-ness School. Prior to joining Halma, heworked at GKN for 11 years in variousoperations and site leadership roles intheir automotive and aerospace divi-sions.Commenting on his appointment, Robsaid: “I’m looking forward to building onAvire’s founding values and traditionsand to gaining a deeper understandingof our global customer base. There areexciting times ahead for Avire as welook to new technologies and launch

new products into the marketplace.Avire is a great company, withgreat people and great products. Iintend to build on this success sto-ry, ensuring that we put customersat the heart of everything that wedo.”For more information regardingAvire products, visitwww.avire-global.com.


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Jangro, the UK’s largest networkof janitorial supply companies,has launched a new addition to

its award-winning suite of eLearningmodules and is offering people thechance to receive instant accesswith a voucher code.The Manual Handling module has beendeveloped by in-house experts follow-ing calls from the industry for this sub-ject to be added to Jangro’s hugelypopular Learning Management Solu-tion (LMS) website.As well as explaining and demonstrat-ing recommended techniques, themodule also explores how toplan and prepare before anyhandling activity and identifiesdifferent manual handling inju-ries.Anyone wishing to take advan-tage of the instant access offershould visithttp://jangrolms.net/ and addJangroMH in the voucher codesection when registering for anaccount.Joanne Gilliard, OperationsDirector at Jangro, said: “OurLMS website was developed

to help employers ensure staff are fullytrained in all aspects of any job theymight be expected to do.“We are constantly looking at opportu-nities to add further modules and takefeedback from customers very serious-ly.“It is vitally important for staff to under-stand the importance of correct manualhandling. Whether it is lifting, lowering,pushing, pulling or carrying, manualhandling is common practice within thecleaning industry and something thatshould be explained thoroughly andefficiently.

“This module is the perfect addition tothe suite and we are looking forward tohearing feedback from customers whotake advantage of this offer."The LMS programme originallylaunched in 2012 and consisted ofeight different modules. Since thenthree new ones have been added, in-cluding Manual Handling, followingfeedback from customers.Full list of available modules:Manual HandlingIntroduction to CleaningControl of Substances Hazardous toHealth (COSHH) Awareness

Introduction to EquipmentKitchen HygieneCarpet CareWashroom HygieneFloor CareHouse KeepingColour Coding and Infection ControlHealth & SafetyFor more information about Jangro,or to find your local distributer,please call 01204 795 955, [email protected] or visitwww.jangro.net.


newsJangro Addresses Key Safety Issues with

Latest Training Module

Andrews Chiller Hire has beenawarded a short-term con-tract by established telecom-

munications provider to supply1.4mW of cooling as back-up of itsin-house chillers that will be takenoff-line during a major refurbishingprogramme.To satisfy the brief Andrews ChillerHire will supply two 750kW chillers thatwill run in series for direct connectionto existing flow and return connec-tions. Andrews also will be suppling

power generation equipment to estab-lish a totally stand-alone system, en-suring adequate and essential coolingto critical operational suites housingadvanced computerised technology.Andrews Chiller Hire operates with oneof the most comprehensive chiller hirefleets in the UK, with units from 6kW upto 750kW and air-handlers capable ofdelivering up to 600kW. And with morethan 25 depots strategically placed it isable to respond extremely quickly, es-pecially in an emergency situation.

Site surveys are part of the normal hireprocess, identifying loading require-ments as well as any other site require-ments. Installation at the tele-commssite had restricted footprint, this meantAndrews chillers would be placed end-to-end and cable ramping used to runto the generator. During installationengineers had to be mind-full of theclient’s need for full access to the datacentre throughout the duration of hire.


Andrews Win Data Centre Contract

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Portakabin, the UK’s leadingmodular building specialist,has provided 650 children with

a 2,100sqm interim school afterNewman Catholic School in Carlislewas devastated by floods.The flood waters were 7ft deep in partsof the school, causing irreparabledamage. Portakabin also providedinterim classrooms for Newman Schoolback in 2005 when the River Edenburst its banks and its buildings werefirst severely damaged by flooding.

Following the more recent floods, therewas an immediate need for emergencyteaching accommodation to allow theschool to re-open in time for the start ofthe new spring term. Twelve singlemodular buildings were provided byPortakabin during the Christmas break.These classrooms were located on thesite of a former primary school andsupplied with furniture, datacommunications and alarm systems asa first response to get the school upand running again.The buildings were then replaced with24 general classrooms and highly fittedout specialist rooms including for ICT,design and technology, foodtechnology and science, delivered injust 12 weeks. The interim school,which is designed and built topermanent standards, will be in useuntil a long-term solution is developed.Portakabin provided Cumbria CountyCouncil with a full service for NewmanSchool following the flood disaster –ground works for the buildings, allfitting out, air conditioning, fire andsecurity alarm systems, access rampsand walkways, emergency lighting,furniture, service connections and datacommunications. The scheme alsoincluded the provision of sports

Portakabin Emergency Response Team Provides NewSchool for 650 Children Following Cumbria Floods

changing rooms, shower and toiletfacilities, and a sixth form commonroom.The project had many challenges. Thenew school had to be sited on a water-logged playing field which requiredgas, electric and water servicesbringing in. The site was located in aconstrained residential area so anaccess road had to be constructed fordelivery of the buildings – and the siteteam had to work through very poorweather conditions.

Commenting on theproject, John McAuley,Head Teacher at NewmanCatholic School said, “Weare really pleased with theperformance of thePortakabin team and thefirst class facilities theyhave delivered. They wereincredibly fast to respondto the situation andplanning meetings wereheld within days of thedisaster. Our priority was toensure that our students

could be taught in accommodation thatwas at least equivalent to what theyhad before. The reality is that thefacilities provided by Portakabin are inmany ways superior to our originalclassrooms.”“The Portakabin designteam was able toaccommodate ourspecific requirements,such as larger sciencelaboratories, and workedreally hard to deliverexactly what we neededin a tremendously shorttimescale. Staff andstudents are alldelighted.”“The classrooms arebright, warm, airy andwelcoming. Despite theterrible floods, our schoolnow has considerably improvedfacilities. Portakabin has been brilliantand we would absolutely recommendthe approach to other schools needingemergency accommodation orclassrooms for shorter-term use. Wehave had a fantastic experience withsuch a responsive team of buildingprofessionals who have been there forus every step of the way.”

The work at Newman School followsthe success of a number of othereducation projects for CumbriaCounty Council that Portakabin alsodelivered on time and on budget,including teaching accommodation forStainburn School and ScienceCollege in Workington, MayfieldSchool, Belle Vue Primary School,and Inglewood Primary School.In the event of any emergencysituation, such as fire, power failure,flooding or the discovery of asbestos,Portakabin can assist with theprovision of:

● Single modular buildings thatcan be rapidly delivered to anorganisation’s site, often within 24hours, from its national hire fleet.This allows core operations to beworking again very quickly.

● A bespoke, longer-termaccommodation solutiondeveloped to an organisation’sexact specifications if the originalbuilding has been so severelydamaged that it will be out of usefor a number of months.

● An agreed set of fully furnishedbuildings – prepared and storedfor delivery to site in a matter ofhours in the event of a crisissituation, as part of a contingency

plan.For further information about interimmodular buildings for emergency ap-plications and contingency planningfor disaster recovery, visitwww.portakabin.co.uk, [email protected] or call0845 401 0010.


Leading physical security spe-cialist, Securikey, has madeinnovative modifications to its

range of Modulprim security rooms.The Modulprim is a bespoke modu-lar vault solution for both newbuilds and existing buildings and isa convenient and cost effectivemethod of adding a high securitystrong-room to a building. TheModulprim offers a complete stor-age facility for money, documentsand pharmaceuticals and is adapta-ble to most building specifications,even those with limited space orthose located on upper floors. Thisimpressive level of adaptability hasnow been increased further with theintroduction of new lighter-weightmaterials to offer even further con-venience and more storage space.Securikey's Modulprim componentshave now been adapted, using newmaterials, to provide further options,ease of installation and accessiblespace. New light-weight panels com-bined with reduced steel work de-crease the weight of the originalModulprim by up to 25%. In addition,the new method allows for unsupport-ed space of up to 12 metres with nointernal pillars, compared to 7.4 metreson the original, providing the customerwith a much greater amount of useable

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OPTEX will be showcasingLive demonstrations of thevery latest sensing

technology on stand E600 at IFSEC2016, 21st – 23rd June at ExcelLondon.OPTEX will show how its productportfolio provides 360-degreedetection to all types of environments.For residential and commercialapplications, visitors to the stand willbe shown how wireless outdoorbeams, PIRS and dual tech sensorscan be easily added to existingwireless alarm panels providing anearly warning system, and how a newcompact laser sensor protects assetsby creating a virtual shield. For high-end critical infrastructure applications,

OPTEX Showcases 360-Degree Detection andLive Scenarios at IFSEC 2016

a combination of CPNI-approvedfibre optic perimeter detectiontechnology, laser scanners and 3Dthermal sensors that provide all-round intrusion detection will bedemonstrated.OPTEX has also been workingclosely with video analytics providerIPS, in order to develop a ‘doubleknock’ solution for a reliable outdoordetection system forwarding eventtriggers to CCTV systems. Bothphysical and video based detectionsuse different sensing technologies,which complement each other and,when combined, reduce false alarmseven in harsh environments. http://www.optex-europe.com


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Securikey Works the Room with its NewModulprim Features

space along with increased flexibility inlayout.Pre-fabricated off-site to precisely fit adetailed floor plan drawn up by Se-curikey, the Modulprim components arewelded together from smaller panelsallowing installation in difficult to reachlocations which means that it can beeasily modified at a future date and it isalso possible to disassemble the vaultand transfer it to another location.The Modulprim can be installed on anyfloor capable of taking the minimum loadcapacity, the scope of which has nowbeen widened with the introduction ofthe new lighter weight components and,although extremely robust, the walls arerelatively small in width enabling theModulprim to be installed in more com-pact areas without compromising on se-curity.Consisting of four walls, a floor, celingand vault door as standard, the Modul-

prim can also be supplied as a five sid-ed solution if desired, as is often arequirement for the pharmaceuticalsmarket. The Modulprim door, which ismanufactured from steel and delivers alevel of protection that is equal to orhigher than the vault room itself, isavailable in Grades ranging from 0-9depending on the level of security re-quired. All vault elements are subjectedto exhaustive tests to meet Europeansecurity standard EN1143-1, ensuringEuropean wide approval and, in addi-tion, each product is branded with theappropriate badge as proof of certifica-tion - the Modluprim also has the ap-proval of SBD (Secured By Design), theofficial UK Police flagship initiative com-bining the principles of 'designing outcrime' with physical security.As testimony to Securikey's reputationfor efficient and user-friendly products,the unique construction of the Modul-prim also allows for the space above theModulprim to be used for storage of upto 500kg per square meter if required,meaning that not an inch of space iswasted.For more information about Securikey'sModulprim or to download the lateststrong-room catalogue, visithttp://www.securikey.co.uk/vaults-and-safe-deposit/ or call 01252 311 888.


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Leading UK supplier Securikeyis proud to be able to offer arange of Master Lock security

products following The MasterLock© Company’s recent acquisitionof Sentry© Safe.When it comes to security, choosing theright product is key and Securikey’srange of Master Lock© productsextends the options for customerslooking for durable, high quality,security equipment.For over eighty years, Sentry© Safehas been the world leader inpriceless peace-of-mind protectionfor the important and irreplaceableand their range of fire and water-resistant security solutions are insafe hands with Securikey.With over forty years of experience inthe sector, Securikey has theknowledge and skill to offer expertadvice on its comprehensive range ofsecurity products which includecombination padlocks, safety lockout,key safes and the best-selling MasterLock© portable safe. To

complement the range, a selection ofMaster Lock© assemble tools, sparesand extras are also availablespecifically for locksmiths and thesecan be found on the Locksmith PadlockAccessories section of the Securikeywebsite.The Master Lock© Company is theauthentic, enduring name in security

products in the USA and has furthersecured its reputation with theacquisition of award-winning securitystorage brand Sentry Safe. TheMaster Lock© Company’s President,Terry Horan, says “We are pleased toadd Sentry© Safe to our portfolio ofbrands. Both companies are a naturalfit, each representing the strongest

brands in their respective consumercategories and with a combinedhistory of more than 175 years.”With such an extensive selectionavailable, the security ranges fromSecurikey offer reliability, durabilityand high functionality and aredesigned to meet the exact needsand standards of the UK market. Toaid in selection, a product guide anda selection of infographics areavailable to download fromSecurikey’s website.For more information, please contactSecurikey on 01252 311888, [email protected] or go tosecurikey.co.uk


Advanced’s Axis EN Wins Polish Award

Securikey Picks Master Lock

Advanced’s Axis EN fire panelhas won the ‘Devices and FireAlarms Systems’ category of

the Polish POLALARM Awards. Or-ganised by the Polish Association ofEngineers and Technicians for Tech-nical Security and Security Manage-ment, the awards are now in their16th year and recogniseboth Polish and for-eign products.Commenting on the win,Krzysztof Dembinskifrom Advanced’s Polishpartner Zeto-Project,said: “As Advanced’spartner in Poland we’redelighted that that theexperts at POLALARMrecognise the features ofthe Axis EN fire panel.For us, it is reassuring toknow that the fire safetysystems from Advancedwhich we offer our cus-tomers are of the highestquality.”

The Axis EN is Advanced’s highest per-formance, EN54 approved panel rangeand is fully compliant with parts 2, 4and 13. The result of decades of firealarm and detection experience andresearch and development involvinginstallers, specifiers, consultants andend users across the world, it is de-

signed to offer more power and per-formance in a user-friendly enclosure.Then Axis EN packs more configura-tion, display, status and control op-tions into its interface as standard thanany other Advanced fire panel, whichmeans less time and expense custom-ising a system with peripherals.

About AdvancedAdvanced is a world leaderin the development andmanufacture of intelligentfire systems. The legen-dary performance, qualityand ease-of-use of its prod-ucts sees them used inprestigious and challenginglocations all over the world,from single panel installa-tions to large multi-site net-works. Advanced productsinclude complete fire detec-tion systems, multi-protocolfire panels, extinguishingcontrol and fire paging sys-tems.


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Altro Reliance 25: The New Name for 2.5mmSafety Flooring You Can Trust

Altro has combined two of itspopular 2.5mm safety flooringranges to create Altro

RelianceTM 25 – the robust solutionfor tough areas.Altro DesignerTM 25 and Altro UnityTM

25 have merged under the new nameAltro Reliance 25, making it eveneasier to select from Altro’s productrange. Altro Reliance 25 has a paletteof 27 colours, giving the designflexibility with the durability you wouldexpect from Altro’s 2.5mm safetyrange. It also includes Altro EasycleanMaxis PURTM technology for easiercleaning and maintenance.At 2.5mm thick, Altro Reliance 25safety flooring provides a supremestandard of durability. The extra 25%thickness makes it significantly morerobust than 2mm safety flooring, withresistance to impact damage,mechanical and physical damage andpoint loading. It can cope with high

levels of foot and wheeled trafficwithout compromising on slipresistance.Thicker flooring dissipates the energymore effectively, making the flooring

less likely to de-bond, minimising andeven preventing damage to thesubfloor. It also offers enhancedchemical resistance and copes wellwith moisture and temperatureextremes, making it perfect for areasthat need to work hard under a varietyof conditions.What’s more, with Altro’s commitmentto sustained slip resistance, AltroReliance 25 keeps your risk of a slip tojust 1 in a million for the lifetime of theproduct, which means you can trust itto continue to perform with high levelsof foot and wheeled traffic.An ideal choice for busy corridors inhealthcare and educationenvironments, as well as laboratories,clinical areas and receptions in large,public buildings, Altro Reliance 25combines perfectly with Altro Fortiswall protection system, as well as AltroWhiterock hygienic wall cladding.


Truvox Presents Powerful Line-UpCovering Key Floorcare Needs

Visitors to the Facilities Showcan get up to speed on themost effective cleaning

options for all their floorcare needson the Truvox International stand.Renowned for its comprehensiveproduct range, Truvox will be exhibitingseveral new additions alongside itsestablished line-up of market-leadingmachines.From polishing to scrubbing, andvacuuming to deep cleaning, the arrayof models on show meets the keyfloorcare requirements of everycleaning and facilities manager.The Multiwash 340 Pump/Battery is thecordless model in the flagship scrubberdryer range. This scrubs, washes anddries floors in one pass, running 50minutes on one charge.Representing the wide Truvox rotaryrange, is the ultra-high-speed OrbisUHS 1500 Burnisher. Its ergonomicdesign allows operators to sustain highproductivity over long cleaning shifts,while a folding handle makes it easy tostore this single-disc rotary. Its battery-powered variant is the Orbis CordlessBurnisher.

Carpet maintenance is completelycovered too, from vacuuming to deep-clean encapsulation. Truvox vacuumsrange from the high-output Valet WideArea Vac, with a 70cm cleaning width,to the lightweight and comfortableValet BackPack.Spotting and spray extraction is theforte of the Hydromist range – with achoice of models geared to the size ofarea maintained,foot traffic andembedded dirt andstains.The Cimex-Encapprocessrejuvenates themost jaded andstained carpets asthe Cimex Cycloneagitates the fibresand dispersessolution that trapssoils for removal.Carpet drying – andemergencyresponse to floodsand spills – isspeedy with the Air

Mover range. The compact HybridBlower 3400 packs big drying power ina handy, lightweight body.Experts on all aspects of floorcare willbe on hand at the Truvox stand,N1150.For more information, call 023 80706600, email [email protected] or visitwww.truvox.com


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Tessera Layout and OutlineForbo’s answer to modern workspace designs

Forbo Flooring Systems haslaunched a new low-level loopTessera carpet tile collection,

consisting of two ranges: Layoutand Outline. With the light to darkcolour palette of Layout and theclean lines of Outline, specifiers cancombine the ranges seamlessly tocreate striking transitional designs,or use them separately to highlight avariety of workspaces.

The new low-level loop, solution-dyed carpet tiles have a chunkytexture to provide end users with atactile and contemporary vibe.From oceanic blues, bright pinksand natural grey shades, Layoutconsists of 32 diverse, moderncolours and tones – all of whichhave been manufactured withForbo’s unique yarn, offeringexclusivity to its colourways.To complement the new directionalcolourways in Layout, Outline hasa portfolio of eight organic lineardesigns, which have an obviousorientation rather than bold,definitive stripes. The Outlinedesign has been created to reflectthe softer, more distressed lineardesign statements that are set totrend throughout 2016.

Designed to work separately orin accord with each other, thisnew collection can help officedesigners to create flexibleworking spaces to suit avariety of activities - fromcollaborative working andsocial interactions to moreindividual, focused tasks..As well as being the perfectsolution for commercial offices,Layout and Outline is alsosuitable for educationalbuildings and leisureenvironment sectors, which

require an eye-catching yet functionalcarpet tile.David Breen, Product Manager atForbo Flooring Systems, commented:“In order to achieve a more luxuriouslook and feel, not normally foundwithin low-level loop carpet tiles, wemanufactured the range with Forbo’sunique tufting technology. Thisallowed the range to have a chunkiertexture to deliver a more sophisticatedlook, without compromising onbudgets.”Forbo’s new collection ismanufactured with over 60% recycled

content by weight – acontinued improvement,which is part of Forbo’sCreating BetterEnvironments programme.The new family range alsohas BREEAM ratings of Aand A+ and meets theSKA rating for M12 softfloor coverings for theoffice scheme.For more information onLayout and Outline pleasecall 0844 822 3928 or visitwww.forbo-flooring.co.uk/layoutandoutline


Kee Safety Ensures Optimal Safety withKeeguard® Ladder Kit

Intelligent fire systemsmanufacturer Advanced hasteamed up with Security Supply

Inc. in the USA to protect a NationalHistoric Landmark, the TrinityEpiscopal Church in Newport,Rhode Island.Built in 1726, predating the Declarationof Independence by 50 years, thealmost 300 year old church posedsome unique challenges s it is builtentirely of wood, putting it at high riskfor fires. Its current fire protectionsystem was outdated and an updatedsystem was necessary for the churchto remain in compliance with local firecodes. However, the new systemwould have to be easily operated bythe church personnel to avoid falseactivations caused by smoke fromcandles used during church services.State law also required that the firepanel be inoperable to the public.The installing contractor brought thenew fire system plans to technician

To provide optimal safety tothose working at height, KeeSafety, a global supplier of fall

protection equipment, has launchedKeeGuard® Ladder Kit, a perma-nently fixed guardrail system that isused in conjunction with safety lad-ders and self-closing gates.KeeGuard® Ladder Kit has been de-signed to provide a working at heightsafety solution that com-plies with EN 14122-4.This standard recom-mends that ‘to preventfalling through the ac-cess opening at arrivalareas, the opening shallbe provided with agate.’ It also states thatat drop edges of arrivalareas, ‘a guardrailshould be provided atleast 1.5m either side ofthe ladder.’To ensure it complieswith the standard,KeeGuard® Ladder Kitis a 'retro-fit' guardrail

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Advanced Fire Systems Trusted to Protect HistoricAmerican Church

Charles Niles of Security Supply Inc.Based on the demandingrequirements, Niles specifiedequipment from Advanced.“There are a million reasons why welike Advanced for any installation, butin this case, the engineer’s planscalled for a level of accessibility andfunctionality that we knew Advancedequipment could offer,” said Charles.Security Supply provided beam andduct detectors, sprinkler monitoring,

HVAC shutdown and a radio callbox toprotect the large open space of thechurch, all controlled by an AdvancedAxis AX fire panel. The panel allowschurch personnel to easily set timeddisablements through a key switch orannunciator to correspond with churchservices, without requiring extensivereprogramming.“Four months after installation thesystem was still running without asingle error,” added Charles. “We have

plans to update the fire systems inother historic buildings on the churchcampus, and we’ll definitely be usingequipment from Advanced.”Advanced’s Axis AX fire systemranges from single loop panels to fullaudio and command centers withdual hot redundancy and a host offeatures including synchronizedaudio, smoke control and graphical,touchscreen annunciators.


solution that fits to existing fixed ladderor cat ladders, providing 1.5m guard-railing on both sides of the ladder.Quick and easy to install, it simplyclamps on to the existing fixed ladder,forming a continual link from the guard-rail to the stringer. The kit's unique fit-ting can clamp around a flat or tubularstringer up to 75mm in width/diameterand does not need to be mechanically

fixed to the roofing membrane or build-ing’s structure.“Awareness of the dangers of workingat height has increased in the past fewyears, with legislations such as theWork at Height Regulations of 2005coming into play” explains John In-gram, Group Product Manager - FallProtection at Kee Safety. “Great stepshave been made to ensure the safety

of workers undertakingwork at height, and webelieve that the introduc-tion of this new product isanother step in the rightdirection.”Available in a galvanisedsteel finish, KeeGuard®Ladder Kit has been in-dependently tested andcomplies with EN 14122-4.For more information,please visitwww.keesafety.co.uk


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Project:FF&E, the specialistprovider of furniture, fittingsand equipment, has been

applauded by Morgan Sindall forachieving ‘Perfect Delivery’ onAlumno’s All Saints Green studentaccommodation development forNorwich University of the Arts(NUA).

Project: FF&E supplied and installedfixed and loose furniture, fittings andequipment for the scheme, which hasnow been shortlisted for a prestigiousRIBA Regional Award, creatingcontemporary yet robust, practicalspaces for 228 students.As well as delivering stylishbedrooms, studios and a common

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Chubb Fire & SecurityLimited has expandedits business

relationship with DunedinCanmore, a leading providerof housing and relatedservices in Edinburgh, theLothians and Fife, tobecome the sole externalprovider of emergencylighting maintenance. Thecontract builds on Chubband Dunedin Canmore’sexisting agreement, whichincludes fire system installation, firerisk assessments, and themaintenance of fire alarms, intruderalarms, smoke vents, dry risers andfire extinguishers. Chubb, a leadingprovider of security and fire-safetysolutions, is a part of UTC Climate,Controls & Security, a unit of UnitedTechnologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).As part of the maintenance agreement,Chubb undertakes a monthly test of

Perfect Delivery for Project:FF&E at UniversityAccommodation Development

room, Project: FF&E also maximisedthe life-cycle value of the 26 communalkitchens by fitting its FIRA award-winning and water-resistant Fortisrange.Passionate about outstandingproducts, service and partnerships,Project: FF&E is ideally suited tosupport Morgan Sindall’s five ‘Perfect

Delivery’ goals - safe,on-time and snag-freework, which leaves theircustomers happy torecommend them,every time.

Scott Savory,contractsmanager forMorgan Sindall,said: “AchievingPerfect Deliveryand delightingour clientsrequires a huge

commitment from both Morgan Sindalland our supply chain and Project:FF&E played an active role in thisscheme. I am delighted that the AllSaints Green new studentaccommodation has been recognisedfor all parties involved.”All Saints Green is the newest additionto the accommodation portfolio of NUA,a specialist university for the arts,design, architecture and media. Justtwo days after Alumno formally handedover the completed project, studentswere moving in to their stunning newhome.


Chubb Expands Fire Safety Contract withMajor Services Provider

the emergency lights at 120 of DunedinCanmore’s Edinburgh-basedproperties, which include domesticmulti-storey buildings, shelteredaccommodations and hostels. Chubbwill also provide a thorough three-hourannual maintenance service, to ensureeach system is fully operable and anyfaults are identified and rectified.Stuart Phillips, building surveyor atDunedin Canmore, said, “It makesgood financial and practical sense to

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consolidate ourfire maintenancecontracts withone provider.We also havegood relationswith Chubb’sengineers,” hecontinued.“Should there bea problem, I amconfident that itcan be quicklyresolved.”

As part of the new contract, Chubb willalso provide maintenance services toeach of the new properties that DunedinCanmore plans to build over the nextthree years. Dunedin Canmore managesmore than 5,500 properties, and alsodelivers regeneration projects to improvethe local communities within which itworks.For more information, visitwww.chubb.co.uk.


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Safety Barriers Should Not Compromise Facility HygieneEvery product in the hygiene logistics trail must contribute to overall health and safety – and a new

range of polymer-based safety barriers could prove revolutionary for sensitive workplaces

Dust, debris, dirt – the deadly3Ds for those workingenvironments where

cleanliness is most certainly next togodliness.In food and drink factories, cosmeticsmanufacturing, health-focused facilitiesor pharmaceutical environments, theconstant drive for improved hygienegoes right alongside ever-betterproduct purity and quality. Whichmeans every product application withinthat working environment must adhere– and contribute to – the strictestdemands of hygiene.The Society of Food Hygiene andTechnology notes: “Poor equipmentdesign may lead to an unacceptablebuild-up of debris or by allowinguntreated ingredients to accumulate toa level at which they may crosscontaminate the processed food.”Fear of contamination is a constantthreat – one that could potentiallycause a full-scale shutdown of anentire facility and heavy loss ofreputation – so products that are fit-for-purpose, but also contribute to thehygienic demands of a facility, areessential. And in turn, those deadly3Ds, which need constant monitoring,can be kept in check.Add, then, to those perilous 3Dsthe Food Standard Agency’s(FSA) number one hygieneproblem in food manufacturing:moisture.Wetted zones encouragebacteria, including theContamination Alert’s mostfrequent unwelcome visitor,listeria. Good food and drinkmanufacturing practice will involvethe cleaning of lines and areas forabout one-third of every 24-hourcycle. Therefore, products with awater-resistant tolerance to thenecessities of the wipe-down and thejet-wash are also essential.In the past, the barriers used insensitive environments had thepotential to cause more problems thanthey solved. Take a steel barrier: whenbrand new it is strong, shiny andaesthetically pleasing. But over time itwill corrode, it will flake, it will becomeabrasive and untidy-looking. Add awatery wash-down to the steel mixand, of course, you have a fast track torust and a hazardous new

contamination threat to a sensitiveenvironment.Polymer-based barriers solved the rustproblem over a decade ago. They werewipe-clean, non-toxic and chemically-resistant, so boosted industries wheresteel barriers were almost tooproblematic to deal with.The polymer barriers had instantappeal and real success. The SeniorMaintenance Manager of Haribo said in2011: “We like the hygiene aspects ofthe barriers as well as its strength andgood looks. The metal barrierscurrently in use in the dispatch areashave nooks and crannies which couldharbour dirt.”But the new polymer-based barriersweren’t yet a perfect solution from ahygiene point of view. There were stillsome ingress points where the 3Dscould collect. There was still apossibility of water infiltrating anunsealed system. And wherever watercollects inside a system it soonbecomes stagnant – and a breedingground for dangerous microorganisms.So the secret code for barriers thatcould truly be called hygienic was adifficult one to crack. Hygienic facilitiesrequired an absence of ingress points,sealed joints, water resistance, a

tolerance to wash-down chemicals andthe wipe-down, non-toxic surfaces thatdid not corrode, flake or requirerepainting. All these factors had neverbefore been combined into a singlebarrier system.Design Engineer at A-SAFE, theinventors of the world’s first polymer-based barrier system in 2001, TomCostello takes up the story: “Oldpolymer-based barriers definitelyperformed better than standard steelfor sensitive environments, but the old-

style products weren’t the ideal solutionin these areas.From our point of view, we knew wehad to somehow solve the issue of dirtand debris collecting in ingress pointsand water infiltrating the product. Soover a two-year period we developedcomplex hygiene seals and reducedwater ingress points through the use ofstrategically placed rubber seals.”The new hygienic barrier system,released in 2015, was called iFlex.Existing A-SAFE customers, such asThomas Roh, the Occupational SafetySpecialist at confectionery experts,Ritter Sport weren’t resting on theirsafety laurels and were highlyexpectant of the new system: “Wehighly appreciate the quality of A-SAFEproducts. They are easy to install andvery durable. Barriers that wereinstalled eight years ago in our transitarea show no signs of erosion. This isan area with lively forklift traffic wherethe barriers are often hit. Since theinstallation of A-SAFE barriersdamages are decreased in the buildingand at our facilities. Now we arelooking forward to the new iFlex BarrierRange, of which we have heard a lotrecently. Especially for us as foodmanufacturers, the hygiene sealing of

the new barriers is particularlyimportant.”Since the launch of iFlex, a hostof blue chip companies havebenefited from the specifichygiene advantages of thesystem, including: UnitedBiscuits, The Body Shop,Sainsbury’s, Nestlé, McCainFoods, Mars, L’Oreal, KP, DrOetker, Coca-Cola and more.The hygienic supply chain is anever-improving, ever moresophisticated part of food, drinkand pharmaceutical logistics.

Intelligent companies are constantlyfocusing on tweaking best practice andasking for more from their suppliers.And where hygiene is concerned, iFlexproved that any barriers can – andmust – be overcome.A-SAFE has designed a check-list forsafety barrier purchasersin hygiene-sensitive environments.To download a free copy please visit:http://www.asafe.com/resources/pdfs/256/hygiene-check-list-for-safety-barriers


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Martindale Electric - UK mar-ket leader in safe isolationsolutions - will be exhibiting

its comprehensive range of safe iso-lation products at this year's Safetyand Health Expo 2016, 21-23rd ofJune at Excel, London.Exhibiting some of the very latest kitson the market, safe isolation solutionson show include the VT25PD, VT28PDand the VIPDLOK150, which havebeen developed to incorporate every-thing you need into one package toachieve compliance with the Electricityat Work Regulations.Providing a simple solution to safemaintenance of electrical plant andequipment, the VIPDLOK150 voltageindicator, proving device and lock outkit features a 1000V CAT IV safety rat-ing, making it suitable for use in allinstallation categories, as specified inBS EN 61010-1. Complete with a com-prehensive set of MCB lock outs, theVIPDLOK150 provides you with all the

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Martindale Electric at Safety and HealthExpo 2016 Stand R2055

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correct equipment to hand to ensurecompliance.Other products on display at the showinclude the latest locking off devicesfor miniature circuit breakers and elec-trical appliances, including the newslim-line LOK7 and the PL13 AppliancePlug Lock Out.Simple and compact, the PL13 pre-vents appliances and electrical equip-ment from being plugged in duringmaintenance and can be used to re-strict the use of hazardous or faultyequipment.In addition to live voltage indicatorsand socket testers, Martindale Electricproducts also include a comprehensiverange of 17th Edition installation test-ers, portable appliance testers andelectrical and environmental test tools,which are essential for maintaining asafe and healthy work place.Visit Martindale Electric on StandR2055 to get hands-on experience withthe

comprehensive range of safe isolationproducts, portable appliance testersand 17th Edition test equipment.For more information, please contactMartindale Electric on 01923 441717 orvisit www.martindale-electric.co.uk


The Axis Group, one of the UK’sfastest growing security,cleaning, front-of-house and

support services organisations, isfurther enhancing its health andsafety compliancy with a new incidentreporting service – reportline fromSantia.The aim of the new initiative, which holdsthe strapline ‘A Safe Place is noAccident’ and is available 24 hours aday, 365 days a year, is to make itquicker and easier to report incidents,including ‘near misses’ and minorissues, and learn lessons accordingly.Reducing risk in the workplace alsoprovides Axis with a defence againstlegal compensation claims.All Axis employees can useReportline for all accidents, near misses,occupational diseases, fires, dangerousoccurrences, environmental incidences,security breaches, and official visits, (forexample from local authorities, the SIAand health and safety executives).Tracey Hammond, Health and SafetyManager, says Reportline replaces thecurrent paper-based reporting system:

“The move will encourage a culturewhere incidents are habitually reportedas quickly as possible, so that preciseevents and information are easier torecall, which ultimately helps us toascertain the cause of the incident.”The initiative guides employees througha defined process whereby: the area ismade safe, removing any potentialhazards; injuries are dealt with, seekingfirst aid if required; facts on who, what,why, where, when and how areestablished; and crucially a call is thenmade toReportline, where professionallytrained staff will go through a list ofquestions designed to help detail keyinformation. Photographs can also beemailed and attached to the incidentrecord.If further action is required an alert isemailed directly to the supervisor or linemanager and health and safetymanager. In the event of serious injurythe Health and Safety Manager willattend the scene at the earliestopportunity.

“There has been a good response to thesystem with a greater number ofincidents reported in first month thatReportline went live,” continues Tracey.“We have a duty of care to our clients,and the general public to ensure that allincidents are reported so we can providethe safest environments possible. Ibelieve the significant uplift in reports isa sign of an improved culture that willsupport this goal and further bestpractice.” http://www.axis-groupservices.co.uk


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Firestone Brings in Summers as Seasoned Roofing Sales Manager

ARCINOVA Appoints Pharma Security Expert Pilgrims Group Limited

Single ply roofing specialist,Firestone Building Products,has appointed Russell

Summers to the post of productsales manager - commercial roofing,as part of its strategic growth plansfor the commercial sector.Russell will be responsible fordeveloping the company’s customerbase across the contractor, specifierand distributor markets for bothFirestone’s RubberGard™ EPDMsystem and its UltraPly™ TPO roofingmembrane. He will be responsible forthe commercial sector across the UKand Ireland, focusing initially ongrowing the company’s distributionnetwork in the dynamic South of

ARCINOVA, a leading globalprovider of research and de-velopment services to the

pharmaceutical industry, has an-nounced the appointment of Pil-grims Group as supplier ofmanned guarding and securityservices to their newly acquiredsite in Alnwick, Northumberland(UK).ARCINOVA is a Contract Researchand Development Organisation(CRDO) providing the pharmaceuti-cal industry with comprehensiveservices from drug R&D throughsmall scale manufacture. The com-pany, formed by owners of ShottTrinova LLP, acquired the Alnwick

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Sally Offin Joins Saracen as Procurement Manager

Saracen Interiors has appointedSally Offin as procurementmanager to oversee the

procurement team and take onresponsibility for all of theworkplace consultant’s purchasingneeds.With a strong background in sourcingand procurement, as well as timeserved as a commercial manager, Sallyhas worked for a number of blue chipnames. An associate member of theChartered Institute of Procurement andSupply, her brief in her new role will beto work closely with Saracen’s projectmanagers, estimators and quantitysurveyors, as well as members of thesupply chain, ensuring cost-effectivelabour and materials, while maintainingand developing key relationships.

Sally is keen to be involved in the earlystages of each project: “My aim is tomake the most of any given budgetwhile working to strategic objectives thatwill improve outcomes for both theclients and the team. I want to identifyand work with suppliers who will help usto grow the business and to introduceand manage an efficient procurementprocess that delivers on every level. I’mincredibly excited to join an innovativecompany, such as Saracen, who arepoised for further success and I’mlooking forward to playing a part in allfuture growth.”Joint managing director of SaracenInteriors, Michael Page is delighted towelcome Sally: “Professionalism andability aside, Sally has enthusiasm and

positivity by the bucket load and we arereally happy to have her on board.


England market, where EPDM andTPO roofing products are increasinglypopular.Bringing more than 15 years of salesexperience in the building productssector to Firestone, Russell hasworked in the roofing sector for thepast five years, with extensive salesexperience in flat roofing and structuralwaterproofing products. He willleverage his excellent contacts with UKdistributors and merchants to helpdrive growth in Firestone’s commercialroofing products.Comments Russell: “Joining Firestoneis an excellent opportunity for me toapply my roofing knowledge andcontacts to a proven product range that

is increasingly popular for commercialinstallations.


site from global drug services companyCovance in February 2016, to head itsInternational Contract Research andDevelopment Business.

Pilgrims Group has long-standingexperience providing security and riskmanagement services to thepharmaceutical industry.

The Alnwick site has focusedprimarily on activities that fall withinthe Chemistry Manufacturing andControls (CMC), Bioanalysis, DrugMetabolisom Pharmacokinetics(DMPK) and RegulatoryCompliance areas ofpharmaceutical research anddevelopment which will becontinued in full.www.arcinova.uk andwww.pilgrimsgroup.com

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