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NEWS EASY2RECRUIT WILL CONNECT GARAGES WITH SKILLED WORKERS The employment agency helps companies find and hire workers from around the world. On a humid day in India, Ambi Singh’s vehicle sputtered to a stop in the middle of nowhere. As the sun cast long shadows, he found himself at a franchised dealership garage. There, he encountered a technician whose expertise was nothing short of wizardry. Watching the mechanic, a thought struck him: “Why isn’t this talent in the UK, working in my garage?” The dilemma of talent shortage in the UK’s garage sector is not new. The aisles of trade shows, corners of coffee shops, and discussions at industry conferences all echo concerns about the diminishing pool of skilled technicians. For Ambi, associated with the award-winning Binley Woods Service Centres, that day in India was about more than just identifying the problem—it was about finding a solution. Upon his return to the UK, fuelled by that experience and by industry concerns, Ambi began his research. His eureka moment came upon discovering a government initiative allowing businesses to sponsor overseas skilled workers, thus introducing them to the UK’s automotive arena. With this, Ambi did more than just fulfil his own garage’s talent pool; he identified an opportunity to benefit the entire industry. Enter Easy2recruit: A venture stemming from Ambi’s personal journey and the broader industry needs. It promises to connect UK garages with a treasure trove of international talent, turning the narrative of a skills shortage into history. But Ambi’s vision goes beyond mere recruitment. It’s a movement. He invites garages across the UK to look beyond local talent, to envision a global stage where the best technicians enhance service standards, boost productivity and create a happy workforce. Ambi concludes: “We pride ourselves on being independent, and so do our colleagues. To sustain this, the industry must adapt and recognise the non-traditional avenues for top talent. Our goal is to provide a sustainable environment for both our staff and customers. Easy2recruit can help independent garages achieve this by sourcing the best talent for their businesses from UAE, India and beyond.” As another day draws to a close, the industry stands poised for change. With ventures like Easy2recruit, the narrative is evolving, and the future shines bright. It’s astonishing to think that sometimes, all it takes is a car breakdown in a distant land to redirect the path of an entire industry. For those interested in further exploring the Easy2recruit solution to fill your workshops with skilled vehicle technicians, dive deeper into this transformative tale at www.easy2recruit.co.uk TECHMAN SHORTLISTED FOR 2023 IGA AWARD Leading garage management system provider, TechMan, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2023 Independent Garage Association (IGA) BIG Awards in the ‘Garage Management System of the Year’ category. The IGA’s inaugural British Independent Garage (BIG) of the Year Awards recognises and celebrates outstanding garages, industry suppliers and individuals in the sector, all voted for by the industry. TechMan will find out if it has scooped the award when the winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on 22 September 2023, at Leicester City Football Club. Leo Freebairn, national sales manager at TechMan, comments: “We are honoured to be amongst the finalists in the IGA’s BIG awards and we’d like to take this opportunity to express our deepest thanks to our incredible customers and supporters who took the time to vote for us. Being recognised as a finalist is a true testament to our team’s dedication to delivering exceptional service to our customers.” Freebairn adds: “We’d also like to extend our thanks to the IGA for this incredible opportunity. We’re looking forward to the awards event in September to network and celebrate with others in our brilliant sector.” IGA Chief Executive Stuart James said: “The quality of this year’s entrants was genuinely outstanding, and our panel of expert judges had some tough decisions to make. “We are now looking forward to the awards evening and although there can only be one winner in each category, all of the businesses and individuals who have reached the finals should feel very proud of their contribution to the reputation and performance of the independent garage sector.” For more information about TechMan, visit https://www.techmangms.com, or to arrange a demonstration, call 01604 666 720. 12 THE GARAGE 12,News Easy2Recruit and IGA Techman.indd 1 30/08/2023 15:04
PRODUCTS The significance of your choice of cleaning wipes Across the UK automotive industry, mechanics are constantly mopping up spills, leaks and dirty smudges of liquid – but at what cost? Using disposable industrial cleaning cloths or blue roll for this purpose is both economically and environmentally expensive. Mewa UK Managing Director Günes Yenen looks at the issue and shares how you can operate more sustainably and efficiently. Environmental considerations in cleaning practices The automotive sector is diligently striving to deliver on corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments and to minimise its ecological footprint. A study by the CapGemini Research Institute, The Automotive Industry in the Era of Sustainability, says sustainability is now a strategic priority for the industry and ranks promoting a circular economy as a top priority.1 Given the nature of garage workshops, they can be dirty and greasy environments with oils, fluids and solvents used, meaning leaks and spills are commonplace. Garages typically use single use wipes or disposable blue paper roll to mop-up such spills and to clean parts as they are disassembled, repaired and refitted. Like the use of any disposable product, it is inherently wasteful and this practice has a significant environmental impact. A study by the climate-neutral consulting firm, ClimatePartner has shown the enormous ecological footprint of disposable cleaning cloths compared to reusable textile cloths. It compared our Mewatex wipe with a 100% cellulose paper towel and a non-woven cloth made of 70% cellulose and 30% polypropylene. The study looked at water and energy consumption, as well as CO2 emissions during the manufacture [and use] of both types of wipes. The results showed significant differences, up to 40 times more, in the resources used to remove 1kg of dirt. Among the results it was found that the total amount of water consumed when using a 100% disposable paper towel is 188,500 litres, compared to just 4,538 litres for the reusable wipe. The energy consumption during production was also clearly contrasting; the reusable cloth consumes nearly three times less energy than a disposable cloth with 87 kWh compared to 31 kWh for a reusable cloth. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions generated, disposable wipes cause between 2.8 and 5 times more pollution than reusable cloths: 33.3 and 61.6 kg of CO2 compared to 11.9 kg of CO2. Also striking was the difference in the amount of textile needed to make the cloths. The amount of textile used in a disposable paper-based cloth is 25.5 kg compared to just 0.5 kg for a Mewa cloth that has a cleaning life of up to 50 applications. Cost and time efficiencies Paper roll and single use wipes or rags aren’t really all that efficient at absorbing liquids. As an example, a Mewa wipe can absorb up to 250% of its own weight. Because of the superior absorbency, they lead to quicker cleaning. The efficiency gain compared to disposable paper roll is up to 35%. Our oil trapping mats further streamline processes eliminating the need for labour intensive tasks like emptying drip trays and applying and removing materials such as sand and degreasing. Furthermore, any cleaning cloths and paper wipes soaked with oil and other industrial fluids are potentially classified as ‘absolute hazardous’ entries on the Waste Framework Directive’s ‘List of Waste’ document. They therefore must be safely stored before being disposed of by an accredited hazardous wastes contractor. Increasing workshops are moving away from the traditional cleaning wipes model. Instead they are engaging third-party suppliers for high-quality re-usable wipes and mats. Once used, these products are then collected, laundered in an environmentally friendly way and returned for re-use. This also eliminates the need to manage the purchase, delivery, storage and disposal of single-use materials, not to mention the associated wasteful packaging. The service also alleviates the burden and cost of hazardous waste storage and disposal from companies, reducing costs as well as mitigating potential health and safety fines. As such security of supply is guaranteed meaning you will always have wipes to hand to mop up spills promptly to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous liquids and reduce the risk of slips and trips. Reduce waste In addition to the conservation of resources and emissions, there are other environmental benefits of using such a service. Because of their reusability, we estimate that the use of our wipes by our customers prevents thousands of tonnes of industrial waste from being created. Switching to wipes that are collected, washed and inspected under a full-service leasing model means that the supplier takes responsibility for their environmental impact and presents small and large companies with an easy way to operate in the circular economy. Increasingly customers, investors and employees want to do business with and work for greener companies2 and when two-thirds3 of the average company’s environmental, social, and governance footprint lies with suppliers, it makes sense to work with partners who can help you be greener. THE GARAGE 13 13,News Mewa.indd 1 30/08/2023 15:05
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