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New Mercedes-Benz Econic truck CEMEX safer lorry – new Mercedes-Benz Econic truck Living in London, I see at first hand how dangerous cycling is and the death toll is rising. Heavy goods vehicles make up just 4 per cent of Londons traffic, but are involved in around half of cyclist fatalities in the city. A[…]
GUEST BLOG: Phil Foster, CEO of Love Energy Savings looks at how construction businesses across the UK are helping the environment and their own bank accounts through sourcing more sustainable materials to be used during construction and switching their business energy tariffs. Businesses Leading the Way on Energy Efficiency Energy prices are continuing to rise[…]
ASSA ABLOY has appointed Simon Wilson as its new National Sales Manager Having worked for ASSA ABLOY for 11 years under its ASSA, UNION, Adams Rite and Trimec brands, Simon Wilson will be using his extensive experience to establish mechatronics as a core product for ASSA ABLOY and promoting CLIQ throughout the UK. Prior to[…]
James O’Donoghue is an established figure in the glass and glazing industry; he has previously worked with Dandy Glass and Uniglass. Appointment with SGG He will report to Richard Wall, Saint-Gobain Glass’ Head of Sales, who has expressed his satisfaction with the appointment. James will work to continue building relationships with new and existing customers[…]
Biffa offers integrated waste management services across the UK. It is dedicated to keeping its staff safe when they are performing handling tasks by providing them with appropriate PPE. The TG595 Glaze gloves have been designed to offer hand protection in all conditions Handling safety TraffiGlove’s cut level five TG595 Glaze safety gloves were introduced[…]
The Harvey Group has over 30 years’ experience in the design, installation and maintenance of building services, with a turnover of £30m and employing over 80 staff. Solmatix Renewables was founded by Richard and Norah-Anne Bell in 2008, and has since grown to achieve a turnover of £6m, with 30 staff operating from its Nutt’s[…]
The Harvey Group has over 30 years’ experience in the design, installation and maintenance of building services, with a turnover of £30m and employing over 80 staff. Solmatix Renewables was founded by Richard and Norah-Anne Bell in 2008, and has since grown to achieve a turnover of £6m, with 30 staff operating from its Nutt’s[…]
As one of the UK’s premier rail engineering and construction companies, safety is an important consideration for VolkerFitzpatrick. TraffiGlove’s safety gloves offer different levels of cut protection to suit a range of projects Whilst working on London’s Thameslink Hornsey project, the company needed to ensure that its workers were adequately protected with appropriate safety gloves.[…]
BM TRADA Marine Plywood Q-Mark scheme BM TRADA Marine Plywood Q-Mark scheme From 1 September 2015, the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) will require all Marine Plywood contracts placed by its members to be accredited to an independent third party certification scheme, such as BM TRADA’s Marine Plywood Q-Mark scheme. Accreditation will provide independent verification that[…]
The figures show an increasing trend backed up by a year-on-year increase in compensation claims made by those suffering with the condition. Industrial deafness claims Figures obtained have shown a noticeable annual increase in the number of pay-outs as a result of industrial deafness cases brought forward to claims courts. This Is Money obtained data[…]
