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news... Environmental Biotech to hold UK Grease Summit Following the success of Environmental Biotech’s first UK Grease Summit, an educational programme, highlighting the impact of FOG (fats, oils and greases) on drainage infrastructures and the environment, a second summit will be held on 4th and 6th October 2005 at The Holiday Inn Brentwood, Essex. The focus of the seminar will centre on the causes and effects of FOG accumulation within sewerage systems, with the key factors being identified as location, regional and socio-economic conditions, pre-treatment methods, attitudes and disposal regulations. It will take a look at grease separation technology, treatments available for grease extraction, grease trap design and pumping procedures, unravelling the myths and setting the record straight on grease trap design. Delegates from across a range of industries, including Thames Water, BAA, United Utilities, Food Processing Faraday and representatives Boosting business This year Grundfos Pumps in the UK have taken the leading position within the Grundfos Group with the highest unit sales of packaged pressure boosting sets in the world. A result that is all the more surprising given that they were ranked 25th in 1995. There are various reasons for this, including an increasing number of taller buildings, more condensed living accommodation, unequal site pressure and an increasing demand for high water pressure requirements during industrial processing - whilst we have seen mains pressure decreasing to reduce leakage in the system. Over the years Grundfos booster sets have continued to develop and evolve and now provide customers with a sophisticated range of pressure boosting solutions that combine excellence in engineering with their extremely reliable range of pumps. Additionally, selecting variable speed pump(s) for these sets will offer significant energy savings over fixed speed alternatives. 2005 is also proving to be another record year for booster sales as figures show an increase of 35% over the same period last year. This is a testament to the product range, quality and the overall reliability of the booster set range from Grundfos. Reader Reply No.: 84115 from Anglia Water, have all attended the internationally acclaimed one-day seminar. Commenting on the usefulness of the seminar, Debbie Caton, Retail Manager at BAA said: “It’s a very good seminar. There was a lot to take away and get the ball rolling at BAA, and implement Best Management practice.” Commenting on the opportunity afforded by the seminar to share experiences with other delegates, Jeff McDowell, Pre-treatment Co-ordinator at the City of Fort Walton Beach added: “I would highly recommend that others in the environmental field consider attending future summits to share and gain knowledge about this problem.” Aziz Tejpar, Managing Director of Environmental Biotech UK explained: “The seminars have been running outside the UK for just over 12 years now and have been very successful for a plethora of companies and local authorities. The aim of the Grease Summit is to create a forum for Wyboston Lakes, the largest privately-owned training and conference centre in Europe, has found a way to add drama and beauty to its setting by installing a range of Otterbine water fountains and aerators on its lake. Based near St Neots, in Cambridgeshire, Wyboston’s 350-acre site includes a hotel, conference centre and 18-hole golf course. Leisure services manager David Little explains the thinking behind bringing in the Otterbines. ‘Wyboston is a busy, thriving operation and we’re always looking to improve our offering to customers in terms of the experience they have when they come here. This includes enhancing the aesthetics of the surroundings. ‘We work very closely with Otterbine’s UK distributor Lely UK, in St Neots, who bring customers and staff here for training and business meetings. They were looking for the perfect location to set up a range of Otterbine fountains and aerators so they could show customers the products in a picturesque working environment. So it’s a joint venture, really - a permanent display for Lely, and at the same time Wyboston discussion and highlight the impact that fats, oils and greases have on the environment and bottom-line profitability. We provide sound and realistic advice on key drainage issues relevant to each delegate and provide them with the background knowledge to make an informed decision when it comes to drain line management.” Environmental Biotech UK 08702 406154, where more information on the seminar can be obtained. There is a summit fee of £150 plus VAT per delegate. Reader Reply No.: 84087 Otterbine Fountains add drama to lakes and its visitors get the benefit of a beautiful water display.” The range of Otterbine fountains at the site include a 15hp Polaris Giant Fountain - which shoots a thick, powerful column of water up to 30ft high - two Concept 3 Gemini aerators, which deliver a lovely trumpet spray, and a 3hp Concept 3 Tristar aerator, which can reach 16ft in height. Reader Reply No.: 84084 BT extend contract with Steljes Managed Services BT has extended its contract with Steljes Managed Services for the supply, and support of LCD projectors throughout the UK. The existing contract which was due to expire 31st March 2006 will now run on a further two years to 2008. The extended contract follows on from the existing supply agreement between the companies, and was first implemented in 1999. Steljes Managed Service operates the most comprehensive rental fleet of electronic presentation equipment in the UK and as such is the market leader. With the majority of their staff based in the UK, BT is one of the UK’s largest employers. In 1999 BT made an astute business decision to hire LCD projectors rather than purchase them, and in doing so, availing themselves to best in class product, minimising the true cost of ownership and safeguarding themselves from obsolescence issues. Steljes Managed Services provided BT with an efficient, flexible and cost effective alternative to a straight purchase of product. BT ensured that the contract encompassed a set known price, including insurance for loss and damage, delivery and collection, and a guaranteed delivery time. Steljes Managed Services is proud to claim that they have never had to refuse an order because of availability issues. Steljes is accustomed to working with its resellers to service the largest and most demanding Blue Chip companies throughout the UK. Reader Reply No.: 84146 12 www.practicalfm.co.uk
news... Quiet and efficient electric vehicle proves ideal for caravan park Contacta launches new, lighter Clipboard InfoLoop Contacta, manufacturers of InfoLoop systems, the UK’s leading range of induction loops, has introduced a new, enhanced version of its successful Clipboard InfoLoop(tm) portable induction loop. The new model is lighter, slimmer, and has 50% extra operating time when fully charged. These improvements have been made possible by using a 1200mA capacity nickel metal hydride battery in place of the sealed lead acid type employed in previous models. In addition to offering greater power-to-weight ratio, nickel metal hydride batteries are proven to be more environmentally friendly and are easier to dispose of at the end of their useful life than traditional lead acid batteries. As a hand-held unit incorporating microphone, amplifier and aerial, as well as providing a solid surface for note-taking, Clipboard InfoLoop Islawrffordd Caravan Park, the family run luxury caravan park situated on the coast of North Wales between Barmouth and Harlech, has recently purchased a bespoke electric powered vehicle for general duties around the park. The new vehicle, a Cushman Diabline manufactured and supplied by Suffolk-based Ransomes Jacobsen, is being used primarily for early morning refuse collection around the complex. Traditionally, refuse was collected using a van or tractor with a trailer attached and this obviously created a noise issue as collections begin at 7.30am. The new vehicle is ultra-quiet and highly efficient as well as being environmentally friendly at the point of use. Commenting recently when Nigel Mansell officially opened the complex following a £500,000 refurbishment, Dylan Evans, a director of Islawrffordd Caravan Park said, “The park has been in the family for the past 52 years and we have always been aware of the special environment in the Snowdonia National Park in which we are situated. Our policy is to protect this environment at all times, wherever practicable, and some year’s ago we purchased a small electric utility vehicle for general duties around the site. “Last year, while visiting the Saltex Show at Windsor, I came across the Diabline on the Ransomes Jacobsen stand and made an enquiry. This was promptly followed up with a demonstration and it proved to meet our requirements exactly. “For years our regular customers have been aware of our early morning collections, but now most of them, apart from the early risers, are totally unaware that the collections have taken place.” Reader Reply No.: 84088 Philips is proud to be official World Cup partner As such, Philips Lighting is offering its trade customers a unique opportunity to be a World Cup winner. Simply spend £250 on Philips Lighting products at any participating wholesale stockist and customers will receive a World Cup Scratchcard. Each scratchcard allows the purchaser the opportunity to enter into the biggest Philips’ World Cup lamp and luminaire trade promotion ever. A host of prizes are up for grabs including skillballs, TV/DVD combis, Micro Juke Boxes, and of course much coveted World Cup tickets. Once there, instant prizes can be won by answering a simple question correctly. Each £250 spent, qualifies for a further scratchcard. Multiple entrants increase the chances of winning. Entering 4 new card numbers in any calendar month and correctly answering a further multiple-choice question, allows customers automatic entry into that month’s World Cup ticket draw. Lucky World Cup VIP winners will have match seats, complimentary drinks and flights. The prize even includes a hotel stay for 1 or 2 nights at a World Cup venue. No need to wait to enter the fun. Philips will give the first 10 reader enquiries a Philips World Cup Trade Up scratchcard. Second 10 reader enquiries will each receive a promotional item from the FIFA approved merchandise collection. www.philipswc06.co.uk Reader Reply No.: 84147 makes it easier and quicker to provide all types of service when on the move - from emergency or roadside assistance and home visits by nursing staff to street polling, staff-customer contact in major stores, and customer liaison on exhibition stands. This versatile unit enables all service providers to improve their level of service for hearing aid users, and comply with the terms of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 in relation to staff and members of the public with hearing impairment. The new lighter, slimmer Clipboard InfoLoop is better balanced than its predecessor and, say Contacta, this makes it even easier to use. The unit also incorporates a number of additional features to assist the user, including integrated finger grips, a sturdy nylon clip to hold multiple sheets, and sockets for charger and extension microphone in the base of the unit. RR No.: 84100 Fulleon announce CPD compliance for core products Leading manufacturer of alarm signalling devices, Fulleon, is pleased to announce that the company’s core product range has successfully met the requirements of the Construction Products Directive (CPD). The CPD came into force on 1 July, 2005, requiring that fire alarm sounders must be certified as compliant with EN54-3. Following an 18 month intensive programme (which is ongoing to encompass other products within the Fulleon range) the company’s core products have passed the stringent test requirements to comply with the Directive. Fulleon worked closely with BRE’s Centre for Electronics Testing utilising their extensive laboratory and test facilities at Garston, near Watford. A specific CE mark, complete with a licence number is now carried on the product - this is not to be confused with CE marks for other directives such as that relating to Electro Magnetic Compatibility. The mark demonstrates to specifiers and end users that the products have been independently tested and certified by an independent Certification Body and comply with the CPD requirements. Steve Martin, Product Manager with Fulleon, commented -”We have worked extremely hard to get the products through the testing process so that our products are compliant with the Construction Products Directive. Given that CE Marking is mandatory in the majority of EU countries, it is an important development which has far reaching implications for all of our customers, both in the UK and beyond.” Angela Richards, Customer Services Manager, Centre for Electronics Testing, BRE, said - “Fulleon has taken a leading role in getting their products CE Marked, an attitude which demonstrates the company s commitment to putting quality at the core of the manufacturing process.” Reader Reply No.: 84105 www.practicalfm.co.uk 13
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