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Customers stick with
Cannon Pest Control
Cannon Pest Control is offering a full and comprehensive
range of electric fly control units
to enhance its large range of pest prevention
products and services.
Eight different electric fly control units are
available by sale or rental, in a range of sizes
and styles to suit Cannon’s wide customer base
and their different working environments. The
latest of these offer glue board backgrounds,
increasingly popular in today’s health and safety
conscious society.
High tension killing grid machines, which were
previously the most popular model of fly control
unit, can lead to fly debris being scattered in
the area around the unit. In draughty areas the
problem can be made worse.
Oliver Weisflog, managing director of Cannon,
says: “I firmly believe in looking to different
markets to provide solutions to our customer’s
requirements. In Europe fly control units with
glue board backgrounds, when serviced efficiently
by companies such as Cannon Pest
Control, are demanded in most environments.
Leading companies in the UK are now following
this trend. Reader Reply No.: 84009
Cannon recognised by
the Prince of Wales for
supporting reservists
Cannon Hygiene has received
recognition for its support of
Reservist employees at a reception
hosted by HRH The Prince of
Wales at his Highgrove Residence.
Cannon has been supporting the
scheme for several years and
employs one Reservist, who has
experienced mobilisation in the
past with another reservist going
shortly.
Thanking employers for their ongoing
support of Reservist employees,
particularly those who have been
mobilised, The Prince of Wales
said: “”The role played by the
Reserve Forces is so important in
today’s world. They make an
incredible contribution in so many
VMC on the road to more
success with Volkswagen Group
HQ cashless payment system
The Volkswagen Group is renowned throughout
the world for producing innovative and
extremely reliable vehicles - so when a new
cashless payment system was introduced at
the company’s UK headquarters, it had to
reflect the motor giant’s acclaimed international
reputation - and perform to the highest
standards.
Over 1600 staff across four sites in Milton
Keynes use a cashless card - also combined with
access control - to make food and refreshment
purchases at various locations, such as restaurants
and vending machines.
They build up an electronic purse, after adding
credit to their cards from conveniently located
cash value loaders, as part of an upgraded system
introduced by leading cashless technology
specialist, VMC.
The Volkswagen Group chose VMC’s flagship
Metro system after careful market research to
replace outdated technology.
Volkswagen Group Health and Safety’ Manager,
Marcus Pereira, played a key role in implementing
the new system and commented: “The
Volkswagen Group is renowned for the reliability
of it’s products so it was vital we introduced
a new cashless system that reflected this. We
had to get it right.”
The cashless functionality which operates seamlessly
at the group’s main headquarters, two
Financial Services buildings and also a state of
the art National Learning Centre, went live at
the start of 2005. Restaurants, a deli bar, shop,
different parts of the world. I
know how difficult it is for
employers to release
Reservists for service and I
would like to thank you for
the tremendous contribution
you have made.”
Oliver Weisflog, managing
director of Cannon, was one
of more than 120 employers
from across the UK who
attended the reception.
Oliver commented: “I believe it is
important to support our
Reservists. They perform an important
role for the nation and the
skills, experience and confidence
they gain makes them valuable to
the employers. We are pleased that
our support has been so publicly
recognised”
SaBRE (Supporting Britain’s
Reservists and Employers) is
responsible for informing employers
about the benefits of employing
Reservists, and seeking their support
for the Volunteer Reserve
Forces. It provides support for both
employers and Reservists by offering
information about their rights
and commitments. RR No.: 84033
High pressure boost from
Nilfisk-Alto’s Irish first
Ireland’s first Nilfisk-ALTO MOBILE
CLEANING SYSTEM is providing a
high pressure business boost for
cleaning contractor Michael
Greene of County Galway.
The trailer-mounted self-contained
professional cleaning system is
built around a heavy duty Nilfisk-
ALTO CONTRACTOR SILENT dieselpowered
hot water pressure washer.
It is an efficient and flexible
mobile system independent of
electrical and water supplies.
Michael Greene, an army-trained
decontamination expert, picked
the system as a key investment to
expand his cleaning company,
Aquajet Ireland. After researching
top end pressure washers, he was
attracted by the clear business
potential of the Nilfisk-ALTO
MOBILE CLEANING
SYSTEM.
He says: “There are
endless opportunities
for using this
system, so it will
extend my market
considerably across
urban and rural
areas. It’s a tidy system,
which builds a
professional image
for the business. This
will be a great asset
coffee bar and express check out form part of
the many food and refreshment services available.
“Cashless is simply more convenient and smooth
running than cash, both for our staff and also
the service providers such as the caterers. The
one card does it all, is also very beneficial and
easier to manage.”
He continued: “Our old cashless system had
been in place for years. It became unmaintainable
really, so we had to have a complete new
system.
“The early information provided by VMC was
very good, we felt confident that what they
were saying they would deliver, and in reality
that has definitely been the case. They were
also very flexible and willing to work with our
access control company.”
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in securing additional work from
the public and private sectors.”
In its first few weeks at Aquajet
Ireland, the system proved itself
removing graffiti and cleaning
houses, driveways, and headstones
in a graveyard.
The Nilfisk-ALTO MOBILE CLEANING
SYSTEM is built on a specially
designed and easily manoeuvred
double axle trailer, built of galvanised
steel. It has glass fibre
water tanks for onboard storage of
700 litres, reels for high and low
pressure hoses, and space for
cleaning tools, accessories and
detergent supplies. The glass fibre
cabinet can be opened from front
and rear, while a shutter door on
the side gives access to the control
panel. RR No.: 84044
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