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EDITOR’S NOTES

Welcome to our April/May edition. Explore our hand-picked

features on innovative companies across Software, Education,

Transport and many more sectors.

Turn to page 4 for our full review of LAMMA 2025 – a recordbreaking

year that welcomed over 40,000 attendees! We delve into

the key talking points from the event, along with a spotlight on some

of the latest product innovations making waves in the industry.

Gina Burton

Editor

On page 9, we take a closer look at Spring Fair 2025 as it marked its 75th anniversary –

celebrating its legacy as the UK’s most inspiring marketplace for retail, home, gift, and

fashion. This year’s highlights included the captivating Moda X Catwalk, which drew

crowds with its dynamic showcase of the latest collections and standout edits from top

brands. A notable new addition for 2025 was the Licensing Lab – an innovative space

designed for collaboration, learning, and growth within the licensing industry. It proved an

invaluable hub for professionals across licensing, retail, and service sectors.

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The Road Transport Expo (RTX) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh from 24th-26th June 2025!

Don’t miss our latest preview of the show, packed with everything you need to know

ahead of the event. From cutting-edge vehicle demonstrations to groundbreaking industry

innovations, RTX25 promises to deliver an unmissable experience. Turn to page 11 for the

full preview and get ready to be inspired.

Other topics covered: Women in Business, AI, Achievements & Awards, Appointments

News, Green, Manufacturing & Engineering, Health & Safety, Print & Packaging, Building.

We hope you enjoy this edition.

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A record breaking LAMMA!

control, livestock feeding and forage

management. The 2025 LAMMA

Innovation Awards put a spotlight on

the latest developments in technology

and equipment that was exhibited

at the show. Brought to you by Rural

Asset Finance, the winners of the 2025

LAMMA Innovation Awards were:

O

ver 40,000 attendees flocked to the NEC

for LAMMA 2025 from 15th-16th January

2025, marking the highest attendance

record in the show’s 40+ year history. LAMMA

Show is the UK’s foremost event for agricultural

machinery, technology, and equipment innovation.

As the leading platform for the farming community,

LAMMA offers an unmatched opportunity to

explore a dynamic showcase of over 600 exhibitors,

unveiling the latest in tractors, combines, arable,

and grassland machinery. LAMMA is the showpiece

for the agricultural equipment and services sector,

the halls of the NEC are filled with agricultural

equipment polished within an inch of their lives,

and as clean as they ever will be. The show covers

everything and every sector of agriculture. Non

farmers will look at some of the equipment and

thank goodness they never came upon it on the

road. They will never complain about being stuck

behind a commonplace tractor ever again.

There was plenty of new and exciting kit on show,

including the Massey Ferguson 5M tractor series,

New Holland T5 Dual Command, McHale F5 fixed

chamber roller balers, JCB TM280S loader and a

new generation of Case IH Farmall C tractors, all

making their UK debut in January. Those looking

out for bigger kit were not disappointed either.

The Fendt Corus 5275C straw walker combine

and Case IH AF10 combine harvester were on

show for the first time in the UK. Kubota also

celebrated its 50th year in Europe, introducing the

M7004 tractor at LAMMA alongside a limitededition

livery to celebrate the anniversary. Visitors

could also see a wide range of other products

and machinery to help with tasks throughout

the farming year, including spare parts, hedge

cutters, muck spreaders, telehandlers, pest

Livestock Innovation of the Year

Gold Winner: Te Pari Products (UK)

Ltd – for its Revolution Injection

Gun designed for precision livestock

treatment, offering calibrated dosing

tailored to each animal’s exact weight.

Silver Winner: Tornado Wire – for its

Tornado Pro-Strain System.

Bronze Winner: T-T Pumps – HBC Biocell – for its

Pasteurised Hygienic Bedding.

Dairy Innovation of the Year

Gold Winner: SmaXtec Limited – for its Digital

Assistant, a smaXtec Digital Assistant that

revolutionises dairy herd health management

through AI-driven insights and bolus technology,

offering unparalleled precision by collecting data

from inside the cow’s reticulum.

Silver Winner: Teemore Engineering Ltd – for its

Magellan Rubber Flooring.

Bronze Winner: Hanskamp AgroTech BV – for its

FeedStation Mobile.

Digital Technology Innovation of the Year

Gold Winner: RST Irrigation Ltd – for its

Raindancer Sector Control, a GPS-enabled, solarpowered

irrigation monitoring system designed to

maximise water efficiency for farmers.

Silver Winner: Fastview 360 Ltd – for its Tractor

Safety System.

Bronze Winner: Kverneland – for its Kverneland

Sync & Service Centre.

Some of the other gold winners were:

Grassland Innovation of the Year: Kverneland –

for Kverneland Curve Pilot, an innovative feature

integrated into the Kverneland ISOBUS triple

mower conditioner, the 55100MT.

Arable Establishment Innovation of the Year:

KUHN FARM MACHINERY (UK) Ltd – for its Smart

Soil Technology, the OPTIMER 6 and 7.5 metre

independent disc cultivators have been enhanced

with ISOBUS-integrated Smart Soil Technology

(SST), delivering greater efficiency, comfort, and

productivity.

Arable Crop Care Innovation of the Year: Agri

Samplers Ltd and Polygenyn Ltd – for their DNA

Auto Spore Sampler: The DNA and LFD Auto

Spore Sampler, developed by Agri Samplers Ltd

and Polygenyn Ltd, offers real-time detection

of airborne pathogens for up to 8 days without

human intervention.

The Young Engineer Award is a key highlight of

the LAMMA Show schedule as each year it looks

to champion either one individual or a group of

young engineers that have created or worked

on a piece of agricultural machinery, equipment,

or technology that has significantly improved

efficiency, profitability, or sustainability on-farm.

The 2025 Young Engineer Award Winner was

Alexander Sluijmers. As a development engineer

working for Perry of Oakley in Devon, Sluijmers

was recognised for his creation of Grain Sentry,

an automated moisture control system for

continuous flow grain driers that automates

sampling and control, enabling remote operation

via a PLC panel or app.

The system was praised for its versatility and

compatibility with multiple crops and the fact that

it can be retrofitted for existing dryers. What’s

more, it also significantly reduces labour needs

and improves profitability, with savings ranging

from £21,500 to £53,500 per season, depending

on drier capacity.

The Career Zone, organised by Jobs in Agriculture,

also returned to offer help to anyone looking to

explore or enhance their career in the agricultural

industry, whether you’re taking your first steps

into the sector or aiming to upskill for new

opportunities.

LAMMA returns next year to Birmingham’s NEC

from 14th-15th January 2026. This is our pick of

the best exhibitors from this year’s event, listed

here in alphabetical order: No Fence & Powerflow

(BG Products). Further details can be found on

this page.

Contact

www.lammashow.com

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More efficient farming, better solutions:

Discover Nofence’s virtual fencing technology

s farmers face rising costs, labour shortages,

Aand environmental challenges, innovative

solutions are essential. Nofence, the world’s first

commercially available virtual fencing system,

offers a cost-effective, sustainable, and animalfriendly

approach to livestock management.

Scalable for both small crofts and commercial

farms, it eliminates the need for physical fences,

making grazing management more efficient.

Nofence collars use GPS and cellular networks

to communicate with the system’s app, enabling

real-time tracking and remote boundary

adjustments. Farmers can create, modify, or

remove virtual fences directly from their phones.

The Nofence app is central to this innovation.

Software Developer Malin Kildal highlights its

user-friendly design, “We made it as accessible

as possible for farmers, helping them to manage

livestock efficiently, with tools like heat mapping

and grazing data, all from the palm of their hand.”

The system relies on acoustic warnings and

a mild electric pulse — half the intensity of a

traditional electric fence — to guide animals away

from the defined boundaries. Research shows

livestock quickly adapt to audio cues, reducing

the need for pulses – with the acoustic warning

versus electric pulse ratio being 96%.

Animal welfare is a core priority. Nofence

eliminates risks associated with traditional

fences, such as entanglement and injury, while

allowing livestock to roam freely and naturally

with minimal stress.

Farmers receive alerts if an animal hasn’t

moved in four hours, indicating possible illness

or entrapment. If an animal crosses the virtual

boundary, they are notified and can track it,

ensuring its safe return without additional

warnings or pulses.

just by knowing where their animals are, they can

go on vacation if it’s just a week a year. They can

do that now with Nofence.”

The flexibility of virtual fencing allows farmers

to rotate grazing areas, opening up previously

inaccessible land, improving soil health, preventing

overgrazing and reducing erosion. With Nofence,

farmers gain efficiency, adaptability, and

peace of mind – supporting environmentally

friendly practices and transforming livestock

management for a more sustainable future.

By allowing real-time monitoring and remote

management, Nofence reduces labour and feed

costs. Farmers can adjust grazing areas from

anywhere — even while on vacation. Malin notes,

“You see that their (the farmers’) mind is at ease

Adblue and Adblue Issues

expensive, is the Adblue system getting blocked

by Crystallisation.

Contact

+44 (0)1952 924006

sales.uk@nofence.no

https://www.nofence.no/en-gb

and thaw repeatedly, potentially leading to the

crystallisation of urea.

f a tractor or other farm

Iequipment has is equipped with

a Selective Catalytic Reduction

(SCR) system (as most modern

diesel engines are) then you will be

using Adblue. SCRs use Adblue to

reduce harmful nitrogen oxide (NO x

) emissions,

helping to meet stricter Euro 6, and beyond,

emission standards and improve air quality.

AdBlue is a diesel exhaust fluid, a solution of

urea and de-ionized water that is injected into

the exhaust system, upstream of the SCR, of

diesel vehicles. Here the chemical reaction

converts NOx into nitrogen and water reducing

pollution and meeting stricter emission

standards. AdBlue is essential to the SCR

System.

Adblue issues

There are a few issues that effect Adblue

systems. The most common, and potentially

Crystallisation in the AdBlue system happens

when the exhaust gases are not

hot enough to react properly with

AdBlue. The AdBlue does not

completely turn into ammonia.

When this happens, cyanuric

crystals can form which can

contaminate the system and

block the AdBlue injector,

eventually affecting the running

of the vehicle.

Can the agricultural environment

lead to crystallisation?

Yes, agricultural conditions can

contribute to the crystallisation

of AdBlue, which can cause

issues for farmers. There are some factors

related to agricultural environments that can

increase the likelihood of AdBlue crystallizing or

becoming ineffective:

Temperature variations

Cold Weather: AdBlue begins to freeze at

temperatures below around -11°C (12°F). In

many agricultural settings, especially during

colder months, the temperature can drop

significantly. If AdBlue is stored or used in cold

conditions without proper precautions, it can

crystallise and block the system.

Fluctuating Temperatures, going from very cold

to warm. This can cause the AdBlue to freeze

Frequent refills

Frequent exposure to air when farmers frequently

open the AdBlue tank to refill it, there’s a risk

that the additive could come into contact with

moisture in the air. Humid or damp conditions can

increase the likelihood of crystallisation.

The solution (and prevention) of Adblue

crystallisation

Ceroil AdBlue Injector Cleaner contains a formula

specially developed to clean dirty urea injectors

and SCR catalysts. This prevents and removes

crystallisation, reducing performance loss. It

will clean and prevent damaging crystallisation

throughout the whole AdBlue and SCR system.

Periodic use is recommended as a preventive

measure against breakdowns.

It is available from Powerflow Limited on:

https://bgprod.co.uk/products/pour-inproducts/fuel-system/adblue-injector-cleaner

Available in 3 sizes – The 100ml bottle treats up

to 40 litres of AdBlue/500ml bottle treats up to

200 litres of AdBlue/5 litre bottle treats up 2,000

litres of AdBlue.

Contact

01284 777934

info@bgprod.co.uk

https://bgprod.co.uk

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MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The optimum solution

Clean, efficient & secure handling of

bulk material with Volkmann UK

ith the highest quality

Wequipment, Volkmann

creates innovative solutions to

transfer bulk material with Vacuum

Conveyors, driving drastic efficiency

improvements, reducing waste and

creating significant cost-savings.

Due to constant development and

improvement in technology, removal

of explosion risks and with a focus

on good hygienic solutions, Vacuum

Conveyors today are a preferred

choice in many industries. They can

transfer nano-sized material and

fine dust with particles size from

0,1µm up to bigger sized pellets,

tablets, sweets, or bottle caps, for

example. Alongside bulk material

transfer, Volkmann also creates the

most effective solutions for loading

materials, including Drum Discharge

Systems, Bulk Bag Unloading

Stations and Rip-and-Tip Dump

Stations.

In today’s industry it’s imperative

to stay ahead of the competition,

meet consumer demands and

guarantee maximum efficiency in

all manufacturing processes. Gone

are the human-centred methods

of the past as we move into the

highly automised processes of

today. Volkmann UK can ensure that

you have the optimum solution for

your processes. We create custom

solutions, designed to meet your

specific needs, ensuring smooth

integration into your systems and

transforming production. Volkmann

UK consistently creates the optimum

processing solution for food, pharma,

AM and chemical industries.

Volkmann UK offers free on-site

trials of their vacuum conveyors

with no obligations, to book simply

email or call. Contact us today to find

out more or to request a brochure.

Visit our website to learn about

Volkmann’s bulk material handling

solutions.

Contact

+44 (0)1494 512228

mail.uk@volkmann.info

https://uk.volkmann.info

Abbey Seals International Ltd

And we’re still the only company

in Ireland that manufactures both

seals and gaskets.

You’ve probably guessed by

now that we like things running

smoothly, but we’re big on things

running quickly as well.

If you need a specific part, we

can create it through our in-house

manufacturing service, Abbey

Seals Xpress.

New concept Metal

Additive Mill-Turn

ffective CNC Solutions Ltd have

Edeveloped and patented a new

concept hybrid 5 axis Metal Additive

Mill-Turn. Using a 3-axis bed mill

format with a 2-axis trunnion table

to manipulate the workpiece in

5-axis around fixed position spindle,

turning turret & WAAM additive

head stations. Controlled by the

powerful Siemens – Sinumerik One

– CNC & a bespoke tool probing

system from Renishaw.

The machine is designed to

manufacture components in

excess of 800mm diameter or

600mm cube, using inverted

workpiece horizontal milling spindle

configuration for efficient swarf

clearing, the hybrid process allows

near net shape metal deposition

for minimal material removal and

wastage, saving raw material and

tooling costs.

The machine has proved to be

as capable as expected. We are

currently working on producing test

pieces and looking to move to the

next stage with:

u R&D projects of realworld

products to trial

manufacture.

u Funded R&D projects

investigating ways to

manufacture new products that

can’t be machined from billet.

u Placement of the prototype

machine in an R&D or

manufacturing facility.

u A machine tool OEM or partner

to help develop the concept

further and take this new and

innovative machine design to

market.

Contact

www.effectivecncsolutions.co.uk

Abbey Seals International Ltd

is a second generation familyrun

business based in Dublin and

Cork. Over the last four decades,

we’ve been Ireland’s leading

provider of seals and gaskets.

Since 2011, our Cork

manufacturing facility has been

a hub of innovation, with two

state-of-the-art CAD knife-cutting

tables for creating custom

gaskets with extreme precision

and efficiency.

In 2015, we started

manufacturing seals using next

frontier CNC Lathes – the only

Irish company using this process.

We specialise in creating custom

pieces with no minimum order

quantity.

Contact

Abbey Seals International

Ltd, DUBLIN

Unit B1 Nangor Road

Business Park, Nangor Road,

Dublin, D12 TNY6, Ireland

+353 (0)1 427 7900

dublin@abbeyseals.ie

Abbey Seals International

Ltd, CORK

31A Euro Business Park,

Little Island, Cork, T45 X310,

Ireland

+353 (0)21 500 3555

cork@abbeyseals.ie


HEALTH & SAFETY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Cirrus Research plc: Noise

measurement instruments

At Cirrus Research, we have

designed our range of simpleto-use

sound measurement

equipment, including sound level

meters and noise dosimeters,

and our vibration monitoring

instruments to help you protect

your people and the environment

against the risks associated with

excessive noise and vibration.

As one of the world’s leading

designers, manufacturers and

suppliers of noise measurement

instruments, Cirrus Research

plc is the name you can trust to

provide accurate, reliable and

easy-to-use equipment that will

stand up to scrutiny, and allow you

to reduce the devastating effects

of excessive noise, not only in

the workplace, but also on the

environment.

Our equipment is designed inhouse

by our team of acoustic

experts and manufactured in

the UK, so you can be sure of its

technical excellence and reliability.

Whether you’re looking for a Class

2 Decibel Meter to conduct an

occupational noise investigation,

or a Class 1 Sound Level Meter for

an environmental noise survey, you

can be sure that Cirrus Research

has an instrument to meet your

needs.

Find out more by speaking to

our experts:

+44 (0)1723 891655

sales@cirrusresearch.com

www.cirrusresearch.com

CheckedSafe: Flipping

paperwork for innovative

digital solutions

ooking for

Lindustry-leading

vehicle compliance?

CheckedSafe is the

only UK company to

develop and launch the

GB Domestic Hours app,

bringing market-first

technology to UK vehicle

fleets. CheckedSafe’s

portfolio of compliance

tools also includes the

much-celebrated Driver

Licencing Checks and

Fleet Management

Software.

We spoke to Director & Co-Founder,

Gary Hawthorne, to find out more,

“Fleet managers can now oversee any

size fleet with mobile phones, rather

than copious amounts of paperwork

(a laptop is useful to interrogate

the data). There is no need to store

huge boxes of reports, plus it’s all

in real-time so any defects/issues

can be resolved quickly, reducing

overall long-term costs and reducing

downtime as better repair planning

can be achieved.”

Multi-Award-Winning CheckedSafe

provides an end-to-end digital

cloud solutions package to fleet

management across commercial fleet

transport, public and private transport,

emergency services and plant-hire

vehicles.

For as little as £1 per vehicle per

week, users can carry out customised

vehicle checklists via a downloadable

app. Even when drivers are off-grid,

the app still functions and allows

checks while on the go.

To find out more about

CheckedSafe or to access the 30

day free trial, contact below.

01282 908429

PFKG & GIRI join forces

The Passive Fire Knowledge

Group (PFKG) and The Get

It Right Initiative (GIRI) have

announced their intention to

work together to improve safety

and construction practices by

sharing knowledge, exchanging

ideas, and promoting each

other’s aims and objectives.

This collaboration brings together

the specialised focus of the PFKG

on passive fire protection with

GIRI’s broader based approach to

improving construction practices

and eliminating errors. PFKG,

established in 2022, is a unique nonfor-profit

collaboration comprising

contractors, consultants, and

relevant trade associations. Its

mission is to improve the delivery

of well designed, specified and

installed passive fire protection

by focusing on three key areas:

Process, Testing and Education.

Formed in 2015, GIRI is a

group of over 100 leading UK

construction industry experts,

organisations and businesses

actively improving productivity,

quality, sustainability and safety

in the construction sector by

eliminating error.

Passive fire protection (PFP),

also sometimes referred to

as ‘built-in’ fire protection, are

those components, materials

or systems that integrate with

the fabric of the building. PFP

comprises many different product

and system categories including

structural steel fire protection,

compartment walls and floors,

fire doors, fire resisting dampers

and ductwork, and fire-stopping

(service penetration seals, linear

joint seals, and cavity barriers).

It is a critical fire element of

fire safety in buildings which

continues to place demands on

the construction industry.

Contact

https://www.pfkg.org

https://getitright.uk.com


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GREEN PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Metsä Group announces shortlist for 2025

Sustainability Awards

etsä Group’s tissue paper business, Metsä

MTissue, in partnership with the Cleaning &

Services Support Association, is pleased to announce

the shortlist for its 2025 Sustainability Awards.

The deadline for submitting entries for the 2025

Sustainability Awards passed on 30th September

2024, with an exceptional 91 entries received from

46 companies. Nominations were submitted across

all five categories and all were automatically entered

into the Judges’ Choice.

After months of careful deliberation by the judges

panel, the shortlist for the three best entries in each

specific award category, in alphabetical order, are

as follows:

Positive Climate Impact Award:

u Altum Technologies Ltd

u Landmarc Support Services Ltd

u Mindful Chef Ltd/Naked Sprout Ltd

Social Value Impact Award:

u Egal

u No Going Back Cleaning and Support Services

u The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

and NWL Procurement Services

Best Sustainable Marketing Campaign Award:

u Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies Ltd

u Mitie Ltd

u The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sustainable Collaboration Award:

u Birkin Group Ltd/Lime Supply Ltd

s World Green Building Week

Adraws to a close, it's imperative

to reflect on the industry's progress

and the challenges that lie ahead.

The shift towards sustainable

construction is driven by a growing

awareness of the urgent need to

address climate change and reduce

our environmental impact.

However, sustainable construction

is more than just building green

infrastructure. It's about designing,

constructing, and operating buildings

in a way that minimises their

environmental impact throughout

their entire lifecycle. This requires

a holistic approach that considers

factors such as materials sourcing,

energy efficiency, water conservation,

and waste management. One of the

key challenges facing the industry

is the need to balance sustainability

with affordability. While sustainable

building materials and technologies

can sometimes have higher upfront

costs, their long-term benefits, such

as reduced energy consumption and

lower maintenance expenses, can

offset these initial investments and

cannot be disputed.

At Duraproducts, we believe

Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs) and

Environmental Product Declarations

(EPDs) are essential tools for our

u Chamberlaine

Cleaning Services

Ltd

u Landmarc Support

Services Ltd

Building for a greener

tomorrow

New Sustainable

Innovation Award:

u Altum Technologies

Ltd

u BioVate Hygienics Ltd

u Shaanxi ORCA Electronic Technology Co. Ltd

(ORCAUBOAT ® )

All entries will also be considered for the Judges’

Choice Awards, which will recognise the best

achievements at both national and regional levels.

The winners of all awards, including the Judges’

Choice Awards, will be announced at the 2025

Sustainability Awards ceremony, which is being held

on 19th March 2025 at The Pelligon in Canary Wharf,

London.

About the 2025 Sustainability Awards

The Sustainability Awards were founded in

partnership with the Cleaning & Services Support

Association (CSSA) in 2023 with the aim of shining

a spotlight on sustainability across the cleaning and

hygiene industry.

The 2025 Sustainability Awards ceremony

will be held at the Pelligon in Canary Wharf

in London, on 19th March 2025. Tickets are

now available to purchase from the website:

sustainability journey. Since receiving

these certifications in 2023, we've

been able to expand our business

further into Europe, thanks to the

standardised assessment of our

products' environmental performance

and impacts throughout their lifecycle.

It's also been encouraging to see a

growing demand from architects,

engineers, and designers for EPDs

and LCAs, as they too recognise

the importance of measuring and

mitigating the whole-life carbon

footprint of their projects.

To overcome these challenges

and accelerate the transition to

sustainable construction, the

industry must invest in research

and development, promote

education and training, and

collaborate with stakeholders.

Find out more about how

Duraproducts contributes to

a healthier, safer, and more

sustainable built environment

here: www.duraproducts.co.uk

(https://2025sustainabilityawards.com/requesttickets)

Metsä’s 2025 Sustainability Awards

nominated charity is The Hygiene Bank –

https://thehygienebank.com

For further information on the 2025

Sustainability Awards, please visit the website –

www.2025sustainabilityawards.com – or contact

Denise Nee by telephone on: 0845 601 8266 or by

email at: denise.nee@metsagroup.com.

About the Cleaning & Services Support Association

The CSSA is run by the Cleaning Industry for the

Cleaning Industry. It exists to help businesses

Grow, Comply, Change and Innovate. They do this

through their accreditations, recognising greatness,

key events, online and offline business advice, and

having government representation.

Metsä Group

https://www.metsagroup.com/metsatissue

EnviraBoard launches

first carbon negative

building boards

The UK-based manufacturer,

EnviraBoard, has announced

its plans to bring a carbonnegative

building board to the

construction industry.

Using proven Danish technology

(IP acquired) EnviraBoard utilises

recycled paper sludge as the

raw material for its sustainable

building boards, which are aptly

named ‘EnviraBoards’. This paper

sludge, which is a secondary

waste material that would usually

end up in landfill or incineration,

is free from toxins and is

environmentally safe.

The EnviraBoard product offers

both a solution to the waste

disposal challenges in the paper

recycling industry, and a new,

sustainable, and totally circular

alternative to the widely used

plasterboard products – typically

made from gypsum, which is not

only mined, but environmentally

challenging and requires

specialist recycling solutions.

The new EnviraBoards

demonstrate a net reduction

in carbon emission (compared

to disposing of the waste) and

can be recycled to produce new

boards, or simply allowed to

biodegrade naturally. They also

offer strong acoustic and fireretardant

performance, excellent

impact resistance, and are

flexible, clean, quick and easy to

install, handle and finish.

Contact

https://enviraboard.com


pring Fair, the UK’s largest and most

Sinspirational retail marketplace for Home,

Gift and Fashion, held at Birmingham’s NEC from

2nd-5th February 2025, closed on a high after

four days of intensive buying, creativity and fun,

marking its 75th anniversary!

Celebrating 75 years of retail

innovation, this year’s event

saw 1 million products, 50+

industry icons and endless

opportunities! Bringing

together industry leaders, bigname

brands and trailblazing

creatives to share insights,

stories, and strategies that

shape the future of retail.

Located in Hall 2, The

Inspiring Retail Stage allowed visitors to step into

the future of retail with daily catwalk shows, highprofile

keynote speakers, and trend talks designed

to spark new ideas and strategic thinking. This

stage was the go-to for visionary insights, with

each session crafted to inspire ambitious thinking

and equip visitors with actionable insights to scale

and future-proof their businesses.

Some of the highlighted sessions included

talks on topics such as Unleashing Creativity:

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on Licensing, Art, and

Designing for Retail Success, Small Businesses,

Big Impact: Thriving in a World of Giants – Q&A

with Theo Paphitis, The Science of Shopping –

What Consumers Want Next, and From Click to

Customer: Deliveroo’s Cross-Sector Journey in

Digital Retail Excellence.

The Moda X Pure catwalk

was a real highlight, taking

centre stage at the show!

Curated by Cult of Fashion, it

featured the latest collections, standout edits from

leading brands, and a special Graduate Fashion

Week feature that celebrated the next generation

of design talent. The Catwalk took place at 11:30,

13:30 & 15:30 each day delivering inspiration for

fresh retail rails and tips on how to stay ahead of

the curve.

The Masterclass Studio in Hall 3 allowed visitors

the chance to get hands on with retail’s biggest

challenges. Here, interactive workshops, expertled

panels, and Q & A sessions all took place, and

offered visitors the chance to receive personalised

guidance from the industry’s experts after each

talk. Some of the topics covered here included:

Digital Trends For SME Retailers to Plan For in

2025, End of The Line for Barcodes: Are You

Ready for 2027? and Beyond Salaries: Building a


The UK’s leading retail trade event for 75 years

People-First Company Culture That Attracts and

Retains Talent.

NEW for 2025 was the Licensing Lab in Hall

5, created in partnership with Fabacus and

Licensing International. This space dedicated to

collaboration, learning, and growth in the licensing

industry, was ideal for those involved in licensing,

retail or classed as a service provider. Here,

connections were made and ideas were shared

by industry experts talking all things Unlocking

the Power of Licensing in Fashion and Beyond,

and Unlocking Licensing Potential: Standards and

Solutions with GS1 and Fabacus.

Spring Fair 2026 will take place on the 1st-4th

February 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham.

Contact

https://www.springfair.com

Alex Sharp Ltd: Country themed homeware gifts

Alex Sharp Ltd have been producing

greeting cards and gifts in the UK

for 8 years. We supply cards and gifts

directly to retailers throughout the UK

as well as exporting around the world.

We pride ourselves in offering an

imaginative, creative range of greeting

cards and gifts that are manufactured

to the highest standard right here

in the UK, because we believe in

supporting other British businesses.

We take all of the photographs on the

cards and do all of the design work

ourselves. Our cards are printed on

high quality, FSC approved board and

come supplied with biodegradable/

compostable cello bags and recycled

and biodegradable envelopes.

Our products have a largely Country

Theme to them, including British

landscapes, domestic and farmyard

animals, British and global wild animals,

flowers and gardens as well as global

scenery, along with a new watercolour

sports range which is already proving

very popular. We have nearly 1,000

cards in the range with a growing

collection of gift wrap and gifts.

We are able to offer point

of sale solutions for cards

and gifts and help with

selection/best sellers and

epos to track sales and

help with reorders.

For a catalogue or more

information:

07885 472010

alex@alexsharp.com

www.alexsharp.com

https://www.instagram.com/

alexsharpphotography


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FOOD & DRINK MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Introducing Scalibur TM :

Next-level potato slicing with

Dual Rotation Technology

AM STUMABO introduces

Fthe Scalibur TM , a

revolutionary potato

slicer designed to deliver

unmatched gentleness and

efficiency. This innovative

machine features a patented

rotation technology where

both the cutting head and the

impeller rotate for a controlled

and gentle cutting process.

Whereas potatoes were

previously pushed against

a static knife, the Scalibur TM

features a rotating blade that

slices through the potato at a lower

speed. This, combined with the

independent centrifugal force of the

impeller, minimises impact damage

to the potato’s cell structure. This

results in less starch and scrap loss

and thus less fryer contamination.

The slicer is equipped with powerful

dual stainless-steel motors and

the patented Smart Slicing system

allows differential speed adjustments

with varying gravities. The reduced

impact on blades and segments from

foreign objects results in lower parts

consumption and repair costs.

The slicer is widely used in potato

chip production, but also delivers

perfect results in the production

of vegetable chips from carrots,

beetroot, sweet potatoes, taro,

parsnip, etc. Supplied with a

full range of interchangeable

cutting heads, Scalibur TM allows

for different types of cuts to

be produced: flat, crinkle or

V-cut slices or sticks in many

dimensions.

Contact

www.fam-stumabo.com

FAM STUMABO unveils

Yuran Hytec 300 for meat and

alternative protein processing

AM STUMABO is set to revolutionise

Fthe meat and alternative protein

processing industry with the launch

of its latest innovation, the Yuran

Hytec 300. Making its debut at Anuga

FoodTec 2024, this high-capacity

belt-fed dicer promises to redefine

processing standards.

The Yuran Hytec 300 is a versatile

machine engineered to dice, stripcut,

and shred a diverse range

of meat, poultry, and alternative

protein products. This cutting-edge

equipment offers enhanced processing

capabilities compared to its

predecessor, the Yuran Hytec 240.

Featuring increased capacity with a

300 mm wide conveyor belt, the Yuran

Hytec 300 accommodates products

with larger dimensions, enhancing

feeding capacity. Its dual independent

variable-speed motors enable precise

adjustments to cut size and shape

without requiring additional cutting

tools. Quick-removable splined shafts

of the cutting spindles facilitate fast

changeovers, reducing downtime

in production. The machine’s

smart hygienic design ensures

easy, thorough, and safe cleaning,

maintaining sanitation standards.

The Yuran Hytec 300 finds applications

in cutting fresh, crust-frozen, tempered

frozen, and (hot) cooked meat and

poultry products. It excels in providing

efficient and consistent shredding,

making it ideal for various culinary

creations including barbecue meats,

salad and pizza toppings, sandwiches,

and handheld snacks. The specialised

cutting tools cater to the unique

characteristics of extruded products,

offering familiar cuts and shapes in

alternative meat products.

Contact

www.fam-stumabo.com


PREVIEW

Road Transport Expo returns:

Bigger, better, and bolder for 2025

The Road Transport Expo (RTX) is back at NAEC Stoneleigh from the

24th-26th June 2025

aking place NAEC Stoneleigh from 24th-

26th June, Road Transport Expo (RTX) is a

Tfree-to-attend event for anyone involved with

the running of an HGV fleet.

With RTX 2024 being bigger and better than ever before,

last year’s show welcomed over 290 exhibitors, more

than 12 truck manufacturers, and a record number

of visitors through its doors. This year, however, RTX

2025 is going to be even bigger and better!

Isla Gill, Transporter Engineering Ltd stated, “RTX

is the industry go-to event! The event of the year

where all the truck manufacturers, bodybuilders, and

suppliers all work alongside each other to put on a

fantastic show of what the industry is all about. If

you didn’t visit last year, you need to put it on the top

of your list for 2025!”

Firmly established as the premier tradeshow for

the road haulage industry, Road Transport Expo

(RTX) offers everything you need to meet your fleet

requirements. From gaining expert insights and

sourcing cutting-edge innovations to exploring the

latest vehicles and networking with industry leaders,

RTX 2025 truly has it all.

Keeping you in the know, the RTX Knowledge Zone

returns for the 2025 show, offering valuable insights

for road transport professionals. The sessions

will feature industry experts discussing critical

topics such as fleet compliance, truck safety and

technology, decarbonisation, and much more. At the

heart of the venue, the Knowledge Zone is a great

place to drop in and out of sessions, allowing you to

see everything that’s on offer.

Another returning feature is the Ride & Drive

Experience. Delivering exactly what it says on

the tin, the Ride & Drive Experience will offer an

exclusive opportunity to explore the latest models

from leading manufacturers, showcasing a range of

cutting-edge fuel and technology options. For those

keen to get behind the wheel of a truck, licensed

HGV drivers will have the opportunity to take these

vehicles for a local road test or try them on a

dedicated on-site route. If you would prefer to not

drive, there will be an option to ride as a passenger

alongside a professional driver.

With lots of new and exciting products on display

such as the NEW Mobile Internal Trailer Wash (ITW)

Units from WNV-Systems Ltd, RTX 2025 will be

showcasing some of the most cutting-edge and

innovative products currently available to all those

involved in trucks and everything related to them!

We have chosen three exhibitors that are set to

wow the audience and showcase some innovative

products to look out for.

Garage Equipment Association (GEA) will be located

at Stand: R10. The GEA’s role is to ensure that its

members can provide the best Garage Equipment

and services to the automotive aftermarket.

Ensuring all its members are heard, GEA strive to

keep their members up to date concerning new

vehicle technologies, legislation and standardisation

allowing them to be competitive in the garage and

test equipment supply, service and calibration

industry.

Klipboard (formerly Compilator) will be located at

Stand: N9. Klipboard offer industry-specific, cloudbased

software across wholesale distribution,

automotive, retail, rental, manufacturing, transport

management and field service management.

The company will be showcasing its software

for haulage, distribution, and logistics at

the show, as well as its range of workshop

equipment/vehicle weighing equipment.

AMS Recovery Trucks will be located outside at

Stand: O18. AMS is the UK’s largest manufacturer of

recovery trucks and car transporters. Specialising

in the fabrication of truck bodies for over 15 years,

2025 is a significant year for the company as it is

stepping up its Bodies division to include its popular

Traffic Management/Dropside but also Aluminium

Tippers, Luton bodies and Curtainsiders and many

more! They will be showcasing of all their builds at

the show with some very special one-off builds to be

made just for the show. They will also have vehicles

ready to go for sale straight after the show.

RTX 2025 will also feature an abundance of

informative seminars with industry experts and

many live demonstrations from the exhibitors. Road

Transport Expo is organised by Road Transport

Media, a company that produces a comprehensive

range of products and solutions that reach a wide

range of road transport audiences, from managers

and directors of the largest haulage companies,

to key decision makers and influencers and

commercial vehicle drivers.

Don’t miss your chance to attend the best show

to date. Register for your FREE tickets below:

https://forms.reg.buzz/road-transport-expo

https://roadtransportexpo.co.uk


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ith over 50 years of

Wcombined experience,

R J Hawkins Ltd delivers

expert fleet, industrial, and

commercial vehicle cleaning.

Founded in the 1990s as a

mobile truck wash service,

the company has grown

to operate four dedicated

static sites: Moulton Park

(Northampton), Red Lion

Truck Stop (J16, M1),

A14, and Ashford (Kent).

From trucks and Lorries

to vans, trailers, and

coaches, R J Hawkins

provides top-quality

PREVIEW

R J Hawkins Ltd: Fleet Cleaning Experts

he GEA’s role is to ensure that its members

Tcan provide the best Garage Equipment and

services to the automotive aftermarket. We strive to

keep members up to date concerning new vehicle

technologies, legislation and standardisation thus

allowing them to be competitive in the garage and

test equipment supply, service, and calibration

industry.

Contact

+44 (0)1327 312616

info@gea.co.uk

https://gea.co.uk

cleaning, including exterior washes, cab valets,

and internal payload cleans. Whether on-site or

at one of our locations, we ensure vehicles stay

spotless and road-ready.

Contact

0845 619 9690

info@rjhawkins.co.uk

https://www.rjhawkins.co.uk

Garage Equipment Association

Representing the voice of industry

Klipboard gears up for RTX Expo 2025

lipboard is proud to announce our attendance

Kat RTX Expo 2025, one of the UK’s premier

events for the road transport industry. This year,

we’re bringing something special – with demos,

expert insights, and the debut of exciting new

innovations from our growing family of brands.

As part of our continued commitment to

simplifying and enhancing fleet operations, we’ll

be showcasing the latest advancements from

Klipboard and our newest acquisitions, designed

to empower transport and logistics businesses

through smart, integrated solutions.

At the centre of our exhibit is Inforoute – a

comprehensive fleet management platform

developed by our Automotive team. Inforoute

helps operators stay compliant and efficient by

simplifying key processes like tyre inspections,

vehicle checks, defect reporting, and service

scheduling. It’s built to save time, reduce admin,

and ensure every vehicle stays roadworthy with

minimal disruption to daily operations.

We’re also excited to introduce two recent

additions to the Klipboard family:

u Vigo: An all-in-one Transport Management

System (TMS) built to streamline endto-end

logistics operations. From order

processing and job allocation to automated

route planning and invoicing, Vigo gives fleet

managers full control and real-time visibility.

Its powerful tracking features and customerfacing

portal make communication seamless

and operations more efficient – helping

businesses deliver faster and smarter.

u RAM Tracking: A leading provider of GPS

vehicle tracking and fleet management

solutions, RAM Tracking enables businesses

to monitor vehicle movements in real time,

improve driver performance, reduce fuel

usage, and increase overall productivity. With

powerful reporting tools and custom alerts,

RAM Tracking gives you the insight needed to

make smarter, data-driven decisions.

At RTX Expo 2025, we’ll be offering

demonstrations, product walkthroughs, and

sessions with our experts. Whether you’re

managing a small fleet or a national operation,

our solutions are designed to scale with your

needs and simplify the complexity of modern

transport management.

Visit the Klipboard Stand: N9, at RTX Expo 2025

to discover how we’re helping businesses across

the UK drive efficiency, compliance, and growth

through smarter technology.

Please visit:

www.klipboard.com


PREVIEW

AMS: Producing bespoke and ready-made

commercial vehicles for over 15 years

MS has been producing bespoke and

ready-made commercial vehicles for over

A15 years and between our experience

and hard work we have become one of the

largest manufacturers of recovery trucks and

commercial bodies such as dropsides and

tippers in the UK. We are also an approved body

builder for Stellantis brands, Mercedes and

Nissan; this means we meet strict protocols

for design, safety, and quality of work.

We offer a walk in and go style of service, we

stock many major brands with pre built bodies

ready to go in various specs and sizes for your

particular needs. If you should require something

more bespoke we can either make changes

to existing stock or pick a brand new chassis

to build from the ground up to your liking. We

also offer our delivery services where in certain

circumstances you can have your vehicle

delivered within a day or even on the same

day right to your doorstep. If you wish to just

have a body built with us on a chassis of your

liking provided by yourself, no problem, we can

accommodate this also.

Customisation and branding is at the forefront of

what AMS is about, we can taylor and apply finite

finishing touches of all kinds to your vehicle

such as, warning beacons and strobes, paint

and liveries, certain bespoke design choices,

additional equipment, tools, power outlets,

storage boxes, tail lifts with various specs and

models to choose from and much more!

There isn’t much we can’t do, AMS houses

facilities, tools and equipment for many

specialist areas of work allowing us to build

just about anything! We have a fully dedicated

and qualified hydraulics team, welding/cutting

shops, vehicle lifts, 3D Cad studio for precision

prototyping and designs, quality check bays

and in-house computer systems to ensure the

highest standard for your build as it traverses

through our build process. AMS is also well

known and works with many suppliers for

both chassis and parts

meaning you get optimal

support if you need it.

For purchasing vehicles

via finance you can

use your own agent or

consider the offerings

of finance options from

chassis suppliers or

recommended agents.

All vehicles come with warranties on their

respective chassis along with a warranty for the

fitted body, should you incur unlikely issues or

crash damage we are available to assist you with

your queries and needs; or, we offer a quick and

easy online shop where you can purchase most

major parts for your truck.

To learn more about our bespoke Dropsides

and Tippers please visit our website and socials

where we have many more pictures and videos

showcasing our work; alternatively, contact us

for more information. If

you do contact us, let us

know where you found

out about us and use the

code: ‘MAGAZINE-500’

to get £500 off any truck

purchased at AMS.

Contact

+44 (0)1945 587818

info@amsrecoverytrucks.co.uk

www.amsdropsidesandtippers.co.uk


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PREVIEW

The largest selection of

fresh new gen pre-owned

Scanias in the UK with

constantly changing stock

mith Bros is a privately owned company,

specialising in pre-owned Scanias. All our

Svehicles are presented to a high standard at

our state of the art facility in Warrington and can be

delivered to your door immediately, subject to your

specification.

Our services

u Premium vehicles from Scania, Volvo, DAF,

Mercedes and MAN

u UK’s ONLY independent dealer able to transfer the

FULL manufacturers Repair and Maintenance on

qualifying Scania vehicles

u Instant availability, with the finest selection of

vehicles in stock to choose from

u Accessories: Offering the largest selection of

accessories for all vehicles available

u Finance packages to suit your needs

u Rent-to-buy: Choose a truck, and we’ll provide a

rental price with an optional monthly purchase

price, allowing you to buy or return

u Spot rental: Flexible short term rental

u Livery & specification

u Part exchange welcome

u Delivered to your door

Repair & maintenance:

All New Gen Scanias are sold with the balance of

the Scania 3 year R&M, which expires 3 years from

the original date of registration or at 480,000kms,

whichever comes sooner. This includes all servicing

and MOTs, all carried out by your local Scania dealer.

Vehicle specifications available:

u MODELS: R cabs/S cabs

u ENGINE SIZES: 450/460/500/540/560/V8

650/660/730/770/SUPERS available

u AGE: From 12 months old

u CHASSIS: Tag axle/midlift

u GEARBOX: Manual/automatic

u MILEAGE: From 70,000kms

u PLUS ADDED EXTRAS: FORS kit/Walking floor

hydraulics/Skirts/Leather interior/Tool box/

Fridge/USB/Bluetooth/etc...

Exceptional fuel consumption

MPG history available

Accessories

We offer the largest selection

of accessories for all vehicles

available, all conveniently

located under one roof!

u Alcoa Dura-Bright alloys

u Kelsa led light bars +

other brands

u In-house paint shop

u Full vehicle livery

wrapping

u Plus many more…

Smith Bros at RTX 2024

RTX 2024 proved to be a

huge success for Smith Bros

Services Ltd. It was the first

time we have attended and

wished we had done it sooner.

One of the big advantages

of exhibiting at a trade show

like RTX is that it allows you

to meet and connect with prospective customers in

person instead of communicating with them over the

phone or via digital marketing. On the phone you are

just another voice-in person you become someone

that they know, recognise and want to connect with.

Exhibiting at a trade show like RTX allows you to

meet existing customers face to face. While most

of today’s business is conducted over the email

inbox or phone, face to face meetings are the most

effective way to strengthen relationships with both

perspective and current customers. When your

business attends a major trade show like RTX, it

puts itself at the centre of the action. Trade shows

are a place for businesses to announce and display

their latest innovations and developments, often

developments that can have major effects on your

industry as a whole.

While you’re sales and marketing team focuses on

connecting with prospects to make new sales your

purchasing manager can connect with new vendors

and contractors that can help grow your business.

This makes RTX into a two sided opportunity for your

business to expand its sales and to expand its supply

chain. What we find in the world of business

is that it pays to keep your customers close

and your competitor’s closer. Exhibiting at RTX

allows you to observe what your competitors

are doing right and apply their tactics to your

own business. Also while your sales team uses

RTX show as an opportunity to meet existing

customers and connect with perspective ones

it pays to spend a moment looking at the other

exhibitors to see what they’re differently to you.

RTX provides Smith Bros with the perfect

opportunity to show off our range of what

we consider to be the finest selection of

used Scania trucks in the UK. As I stated

at the beginning RTX 2024 was a great

success as we made numerous new

customer’s and reacquainted ourselves

with a number of previous and existing

customer’s which culminated in us selling

the majority of the vehicles we had on

display and customer’s pre-ordering

vehicles for the following months ahead.

So from all at Smith Bros we are already looking

forward to attending and meeting existing and

potential new customer’s at next year’s RTX show

where we expect to experience similar success as

achieved at last year’s show.

Please contact

01925 202020

Visit our website to view our full catalogue of

trucks for sale: www.smithbrosltd.co.uk

LIVE STREAM VIEWINGS AVAILABLE

Socials:

Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn: @smithbrosltd


PREVIEW

Safe Drive Systems Ltd:

Quality vehicle safety electronics


I

n today’s fast-paced world, road safety is more

crucial than ever. With the increasing number of

vehicles on the road, the risk of accidents and

collisions has also surged. Safe Drive Systems Ltd,

a leader in advanced driver assistance systems,

is committed to making our roads safer through

innovative technology. Our mission is to provide

cutting-edge solutions that enhance the driving

experience and protect lives.

Why choose Safe Drive Systems?

At Safe Drive Systems, we understand that safety is

paramount. Our comprehensive range of products

and services is designed to prevent accidents before

they happen, ensuring that you and your loved ones

stay safe on the road. Here are some of the reasons

why Safe Drive Systems should be your go-to choice

for road safety:

u Advanced Technology: Our state-of-the-art

systems utilise the latest advancements in

radar and camera technology to detect potential

hazards and alert drivers in real-time. This

proactive approach helps in preventing accidents

and reducing the impact of collisions.

u Real-Time Alerts: Safe Drive Systems new

telematics platform features real-time alerts for

potential hazards such as sudden braking, lane

departure, and imminent collisions. These alerts

give drivers valuable seconds to react and avoid

accidents.

u Comprehensive Coverage: Our solutions offer

360-degree coverage, ensuring that all angles

are monitored for potential dangers. This

comprehensive approach leaves no blind spots,

enhancing overall safety.

u Friendly Family Run Team: Our team is small

enough to give that personal touch whilst

delivering great service and support.

u Experience: With decades of experience our

dedicated team of professionals is always ready

to assist you with installation, maintenance, and

any queries you may have.

Our products

Safe Drive Systems offers a range of products

tailored to meet your specific safety needs. Here are

some of our flagship offerings:

PSS TFL 2024 Systems

As one of the first in the UK to have a working radar

system, we know what makes a great DVS PSS

system. Our PSS Systems use radar and camera

technology to monitor the blind spots and detect

potential collisions with VRU’s. The system alerts

the driver with visual and audible warnings, allowing

them to take corrective action promptly. This

technology significantly reduces the risk to cyclists

and pedestrians on London’s streets.

GPS Warning Alarms

We invented something special at Safe Drive

Systems. A multi-function alarm that not only turned

itself off over 20mph but that also turned itself off at

night. This took this critical function away from the

driver to ensure compliance and avoid fines during

certain times. Building on from the GPS alarm, we

thought, what if we could make a box that could turn

any alarm into a GPS controlled one? So that’s what

we did. Upgrade a fleet at a fraction of the cost of a

new alarm system.

360 Birdseye Camera Systems

For ultimate visibility our 360 birds eye camera

systems can be installed with or without DVR

recording for the safest view possible whilst driving.

Vehicle Specific Camera Systems and Accessories

From brake light cameras for vans, including our new

dual camera versions, to OEM head unit integration

leads, Safe Drive Systems Ltd is a one stop shop for

all your OEM needs. And we also stock body builder

plugs and terminals to make installs a breeze.

Driver Monitoring Systems

Fatigue and distraction are leading causes of

accidents. Our Driver Monitoring Systems use

cameras to track the driver's attention and alertness

levels. If the system detects signs of drowsiness

or distraction, it provides alerts to the driver,

encouraging them to stay focused on the road.

And much, much more!

From consumables to lighting, handbrake alarms to

auto braking systems. We can provide all that you

need. And this is just the start. We are developing

some exciting new things in 2025 and beyond.

Join us at RTX 2025

At Safe Drive Systems, we believe in building a

community of with our customers. By choosing our

products, you are not only buying quality products

at market leading prices but also contributing

to a safer road environment for everyone. Our

commitment to innovation and excellence ensures

that you receive the best possible safety solutions.

Our smaller size allows us to pivot quickly and serve

the needs and requirements of our customers.

We look forward to meeting you at Stand N60.

Contact

0203 795 9491

sales@safedrivesystems.co.uk

https://safedrivesystems.co.uk


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Soyang installs Mimaki

CJV150-130 at the

University of Cambridge

Estates Division’s

Reprographics Centre

The Reprographics Centre purchased the Mimaki

CJV150-130 in response to an increasing demand

for wide-format print work

Soyang has installed a Mimaki

CJV150-130 at the University

of Cambridge Estates

Division’s Reprographics

Centre

he Reprographics

TCentre, part of the

Estates Division at the

University of Cambridge,

recently purchased a new

Mimaki CJV150-130

vinyl printer/cutter from

Soyang Hardware to

strengthen its offering and

allow it to deliver more

wide-format printed work.

Located within the historic grounds of

the famous university, The Reprographics

Centre primarily produces print and

photocopies for the central University

Divisions and Departments, but

also for colleges, students, student

societies, private customers and small

businesses. It’s offering ranges from

basic photocopying and the printing of

exam papers to large-format display

graphics and signage.

The centre was running an old aqueous

printer but in response to demand for

more wide-format work such as external

signage, as well as other applications

including promotional material, it

identified the need to invest in a new

printer that ran non-water-soluble inks.

After weighing up several options, the

centre settled on the Mimaki CJV150-

130 and approached the team at

Soyang Hardware to invest in the new

machine. The centre purchased the

device in February 2024 and installed it

just a few weeks later, with the printer/

cutter up and running by March – in

time to help print papers ahead of the

busy university exam season.

Despite having only been in place

a matter of months, Nik Palmer,

Due to its ability to print on

a wide range of substrates,

the new printer will allow the

centre to offer a much broader

range of services

Reprographics Manager

for The Reprographics

Centre, said the device has

already had an impact on

operations at the centre,

particularly with its delivery

of wide-format work.

“It fits in perfectly alongside

our previous machine,” Nik

said. “Its small footprint,

along with the print speed and quality,

made it stand out most of all the

machines that we looked at.”

“Since the machine was installed in

March, we haven’t stopped using it.

Demand for wide-format printing is

ever increasing and we took delivery of

the new Mimaki at just the right time.”

Key features on the Mimaki CJV150-130

include a top printing speed of 56.2sq

m/hr and a production speed of 11.1sq

m/hr. It can print at resolutions as high

as 1,440dpi and has the ability to print

and cut at widths of up to 1.36m.

Due to its ability to print on a wide

range of substrates, Nik said that it

will allow the centre to offer a much

broader range of services.

“We can now offer more robust prints and

print on a greater variety of media; going

forward, we are looking to increase the

range of applications that we can produce,

including external banners,” Nik said.

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sales@soyang.co.uk

https://soyang.co.uk


Fully automated

packaging

ts GmbH, Burgkirchen, a universal

cservice provider for process

and factory automation, presents a

fully automated packaging system

for FOSBs. The system increases

efficiency and quality, reduces the

error rate and takes the strain off staff.

Preparing wafers for transportation

to a semiconductor production

facility is a complex process and

is subject to the strictest quality

criteria. The sensitive products are

placed in special containers known

as front opening shipping boxes

(FOSBs). These must be carefully

packed in absolutely leak-proof

plastic bags under cleanroom

conditions.

“Packaging is always a uniform

process, but it has to be absolutely

reliable – after all, the contents are

sensitive and expensive,” explains

Alfred Pammer, Head of Sales and

Marketing at cts. “If it is carried

out manually, errors are inevitable

simply because of the monotonous

nature of the work – and qualified

applicants for such a job are rare. It

therefore made sense to automate

the entire process. And here at cts

we have found a very efficient and

reliable solution.”

The new autobagging tool combines

the packaging machine, test

chamber, handling robot and all other

components in one complete cell.

All packaging and testing processes

take place here without manual

assistance.

Contact

www.group-cts.de


Is now the time to think

about bag-in-box as

an alternative to rigid

plastic containers?

any industries have traditionally

Mused rigid plastic HDPE containers

for everything from chemicals to

detergents, in capacities ranging

from 500ml to 25-litres. With strong

pressure from shareholders, pressure

groups, and the public to move away

from plastic or at least reduce it, there

has never been a more important time

to seek an alternative solution.

“Working with Sweden-based

packaging innovators Quadpak,

Fenton Packaging Solutions is able

to offer a wide range of UN-approved

sustainable bag-in-box alternatives

which are ideally suited for the

majority of products in Packing

Groups II & III, where rigid plastic

containers have been the traditional

packaging format of choice,” says

Chris Warren, Fenton Packaging

Solutions Managing Partner of Sales.

To transport products that qualify as

hazardous, it is key to ensure

that the packaging a company

specifies is UN-approved

and suitable for the intended

application. Packaging marked as

UN-approved is certified as designed,

manufactured and tested to carry

liquids or solids that are classified as

dangerous materials.

Fenton’s Quadpak Cheertainer bagin-box

solutions are UN-approved for

the transport of classified dangerous

goods such as oils & lubricants, inks,

industrial coatings and detergents and

the design allows 99.9% dispensing

of liquid products, without surging or

glugging, dramatically reducing waste.

Contact

https://www.fentonpackaging.co.uk


17

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS NEWS

Mark Crabtree OBE awarded

Outstanding Achievement Award

MS Neve founder and managing director,

AMark Crabtree OBE, has been awarded the

prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award at the

BusinessCloud Northern Leaders Awards, held at

KPMG in Manchester.

Emmy and a Grammy and has created hit-making

equipment for the likes of Snoop Dogg, The Police,

Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Sam Smith in his

illustrious career. He’s been making music for nearly

50 years – and now he’s a Northern Leaders winner.”

A panel of esteemed judges whittled down the

main list of 540 names to just 19 winners in 15

categories. The awards aim to shine a light on the

leaders who continue to make the biggest positive

difference to the North of England.

The award was presented to Mark to respect his

extensive career in the audio equipment field.

The judges said, “Mark has won two Oscars, an

BSC announces winners

ritish Safety Council recently revealed the 789

Bwinners of its prestigious annual International

Safety Awards. The highly prized accolades reward

organisations for their work in health, safety, and

wellbeing.

Now in their 67th year, the

International Safety Awards

recognise and celebrate

organisations from around

the world which have

demonstrated to the satisfaction

of the scheme’s independent

judges their commitment to

preventing workplace injuries

and work-related ill health

during the previous calendar year. The awards

also acknowledge organisations that have shown

commitment to wellbeing and mental health at work.

In 2025, 789 organisations won an International

Safety Award. They span all sectors with

significant representation from the construction,

manufacturing, oil, gas, mining, power and utility

sectors. Winners were drawn from 45 countries

worldwide. 212 organisations were awarded a

Distinction, 371 organisations were awarded a

Merit and 206 organisations achieved a Pass.

Announcing the winners Mike Robinson, Chief

Executive of the British Safety Council, said,

“Sincerest congratulations to all organisations,

individuals and teams that have won

a prestigious International Safety

Award. Our winners have clearly

made substantial and ongoing

efforts to protect and improve the

health, safety and wellbeing of

everyone in their organisations. All

the winners, and those who were

shortlisted, have gone the extra mile

in terms of dedicating additional

time, resources and commitment to ensuring their

work, teams and workplaces remained healthy and

safe during 2024. I would also like to say thank

you to all the organisations who took time to apply

for these awards and to our panel of judges who

volunteered to adjudicate them.”

Food Producer of the Year

he Kennet Crayfish

TCompany has been

nominated as one of

three finalists in the main

category ‘Food Producer

of the Year’ at the BBC

Food and Farming Awards

2024.

‘The Producer of the Year’

category was judged by

food journalist Sheila

Dillon, the presenter

of Radio 4’s The Food

Programme and who hosts the annual BBC

Food and Farming Awards. Finalists are judged

by an expert panel of judges led by chef Hugh

Fearnley-Whittingstall. According to BBC Food &

Farming Awards 2024, judges are looking for those

individuals and businesses who make life better

through food. They could be at the cutting edge

of innovation, leading on the best environmental

practices or bringing communities together.

Andrew Leech, managing director of The Kennet

Crayfish Company, said, “We are absolutely beyond

thrilled with this nomination. The team has worked

very hard since Signal crayfish were declared

AMS Neve Limited are creators of digital and

analogue audio equipment found in the world’s

most prestigious studios worldwide, which are all

designed and made in Burnley. Their pioneering

products – including many ‘world firsts’ – have

changed the way that Music, TV and Film production

is carried out worldwide. AMS Neve export over

85% year upon year, to 90 countries and have been

awarded five Queen’s/King’s Awards for Enterprise.

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an invasive species

and their capture and

processing governed

by new laws introduced

five years ago. These

crayfish are delicious to

eat but we have had to

find investment, develop

new bio-secure facilities

for their processing and

are now having to create

a market for them in

the UK. Prior to the law

change we sold vast

quantities of live crayfish to Scandinavia and Eastern

European markets.”

“We hope this nomination will help the hospitality

and catering sectors, as well as consumers in

the UK learn to appreciate the wonderful taste of

quality, wild crayfish from the River Kennet, one of

only 200 chalk streams in the world, whose nutrient

rich waters contribute to the outstanding sweet,

delicate flavour.”

Contact

www.kennetcrayfish.com

All AMS Neve products are designed and

manufactured in Burnley, and 85% of these are

exported to more than 90 countries worldwide.

You can see more about AMS Neve here:

www.ams-neve.com

Eurowings

receives 4-star

airline award

urowings has been awarded the coveted four-

seal of approval by Skytrax, the British

Estar

consultancy specialising in aviation. The German

airline is thus increasingly setting itself apart from

competitors in the low-cost airline market segment

such as Ryanair and Wizz Air, which each have a

three-star rating from Skytrax. For Eurowings, the

award is the most visible evidence to date of its

successful reorientation from a former regional lowcost

carrier to a value airline for Europe.

The second largest German airline after Lufthansa

has not only invested massively in the renewal of its

Airbus fleet (including the purchase of 13 brandnew

A320neo and A321neo with a volume of 1.5

billion dollars), but has also consistently improved

products and services on board and on the ground:

lounge access for business and status customers,

award miles with Europe’s largest loyalty programme

Miles & More, the free middle seat starting at ten

euros or flexible rebooking options up to 40 minutes

before departure are now unique selling points in

the Eurowings market segment. The company’s

successful economic turnaround is fueling further

investment in products and services.

The Skytrax testers travel with a customer’s

perspective. For their judgement, they evaluate the

service of the respective airline comprehensively:

in up to 800 areas on the ground and in the air. This

includes in-flight service, seating comfort, catering,

security measures, in-flight entertainment, duty-free

offers and other services.

Contact

www.eurowings.com


Nexus Rental bolsters leadership team

eading B2B vehicle and plant hire

Lsolution Nexus has announced

the appointments of Gerry McCaig

as Chief Operating Officer and

Stuart Miles as Chief Revenue

Officer. McCaig and Miles will

be working alongside the rest

of the board to further develop

the proposition, products and

drive the next level of growth in

the business.

In his role as Chief Operating

Officer, Gerry will lead the way

in delivering scalable growth and

developments into new markets, alongside

current product and service enhancement. He

New CSO at

isoplus

soplus GmbH has

iappointed Tobias

Langer as the new

Group Chief Sales

Officer (CSO) and

member of the

Management

Board. As Group

CSO, Langer will be

responsible for the

Group-wide sales

strategy of the Europewide

sales companies

from 1st January 2025.

His focus will be in developing

new markets, further evolving existing customer

relationships and positioning the ISOPLUS Group

as a leading provider of district heating systems

in Europe and beyond.

Tobias Langer brings with him more than

20 years of experience in sales, project

management and corporate management. After

studying civil engineering, he began his career

as a project engineer at an internationally active

Swiss construction specialist in the field of

tensioning and stay cable technology as well as

lifting technology, where he gained his first sales

experience.

His next position took him to a renowned

Munich-based construction specialist, where

he became an authorised signatory and head

of the geotechnics department for Europe.

This sales-orientated role not only gave him

in-depth insights into purchasing and production

processes, but also allowed him to gain his first

experience in a private equity-led company.

In 2012, Langer switched to the district energy

industry and took over the management of the

German unit of a well-known manufacturer

of district heating systems. In the years that

followed, he was responsible for the DACH,

BENELUX, France, Italy and Spain sales

territories as well as the global service unit. At

the same time, Langer completed a part-time

MBA programme from 2019 to 2020.

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previously held head of operations and

chief operating officer roles at British

Gas Energy and JLA respectively.

In his role as Chief Revenue

Officer, Stuart will embed

innovative customer central

solutions, while seeking

new initiatives to help drive

sustainable top line growth.

He also previously spent two

decades in commercial lead roles

within the vehicle and rental sector.

Nexus is already known as the UK’s

leading B2B vehicle and plant hire solution,

with Gerry and Stuart set to take the business

New Technical Director

Physical Security Systems

C(CLD), a design led supplier

of perimeter security solutions,

is pleased to announce the

appointment of Trevor Donlin

as Technical Director of the US

business.

Over the past 15 years,

Trevor has excelled in various

positions within the security

industry delivering safety and

peace of mind to clients and

customers alike. Prior to joining

CLD, Trevor worked as a Physical

Security Engineer where he gained invaluable

experience in designing innovative data centre

security solutions that offer resilience and costeffectiveness.

Working closely with project managers and valued

customers, Trevor will lead technical and design

strategies for the US business, and play an integral

role in positioning CLD as a global security leader.

Trevor will ensure that CLD stays ahead of

Pall-Ex celebrates key

appointment

all-Ex, the leading palletised freight

Pdistribution network which is headquartered

in Leicestershire, has announced a key new

appointment to help further expand the business’s

global presence.

Ellie Harman has been named International

Quality & Compliance Manager, the

latest milestone in a journey which

saw Ellie join the Pall-Team as an

apprentice in 2018.

Working out of Pall-Ex’s Ellistown

HQ, Ellie will be predominately

working with Pall-Ex UK’s

shareholder members and their

customers. Ellie will also provide

training and support on the network’s

cross-border services, ensuring

compliance with international export

regulations and custom clearance across Europe.

Speaking of her new role, Ellie said, “I look forward

to educating our members and engaging with our

partners about the strengths and capabilities of our

APPOINTMENTS NEWS

to the next level, driving innovation and strategic

development across new and established markets.

They will also be looking to shape the company’s

brand awareness, growth, and overall proposition.

Commenting on his appointment, Gerry said, “I am

delighted to have joined a great team at Nexus.

A one-of-a-kind business, delivering world class

service, paired with market-leading technology.

Having managed fleets, I understand the benefit

of having a true partner and I can see the real

difference Nexus makes in the marketplace.”

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www.nexusrental.co.uk

new industry and technological

developments, allowing CLD

to provide the best possible

products for its customers. He

will also co-ordinate with other

departments to ensure that

existing solutions are working

effectively and exceed industry

standards.

Trevor said, “I am proud to be

joining CLD at a pivotal time for

the business. With my background

within the sector, I’m confident that

we can further strengthen the US branch

and continue to innovate with our tailored and

design-led perimeter security solutions.”

Russell Wells, CEO at CLD, said, “It’s been really

positive to see the expansion of the US team and

I’m excited to see how Trevor will enhance our

range of industry-leading security systems.”

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www.cld-systems.com

international service. Since Brexit, there has been

some uncertainty around sending freight to Europe,

my role is to provide clarity and guidance to help

strengthen confidence amongst our members and

their customers.”

“Pall-Ex Group has invested heavily in

its IT infrastructure and international

service offering, both here in the

UK and across the continent,

providing added benefits for

not only our UK customers

but customers internationally.

With new advancements in

cross-border visibility, global

track & trace and the launch of

new European networks such

as Pall-Ex Ireland, we are uniquely

positioned to provide a leading service

across Europe.”

To find out more about our European service

offering, please reach out to the team at:

quotes@pallex.co.uk.


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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE NEWS

AI companies set for consolidation

I companies continued to dominate the global

Ainvestment landscape in 2024, receiving

almost a third of global venture funding

– more than any other sector. The

total AI investment figure, measured

at over $100 billion, was higher

than any other year in the past

decade.

According to Victor Basta,

Managing Partner at Artis

Partners, the sell-side M&A and

growth financing specialists for

technology companies, founders

that understand how to cultivate a

close network of buyers and position

themselves to potential acquirers stand to

benefit from bumper AI valuations.

Expert

comment on

UK AI Action

Plan

Following the longawaited

update on

the UK’s AI Action

plan in January,

see the below

comment from

Sam Ward, Head

of AI at Enate, on

what this means

for the tech sector

and for the country

as we move forward

towards an AI-powered

future.

Sam Ward, Head of AI at Enate, comments,

“Keir Starmer’s commitment to integrating AI

into the UK’s future is a positive step, especially

for sectors like planning and building consents,

which are burdened by bureaucracy. However,

such changes should be made regardless of

AI’s role, as they hold merit independently. The

inclusion of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

is particularly encouraging, signalling the need

for a more energy-efficient nation to support AI

initiatives.

“With AI’s potential in mind, the country needs

stronger infrastructure, but there’s a significant

challenge in unifying and normalising core

data. For example, the National Data Library

proposal is a promising step toward improving

data accessibility, but the fragmented state

of national data, especially within the NHS,

remains a pressing issue. Legacy systems

need significant upgrades to truly unlock

value. While the 50 recommendations are

commendable, addressing data and system

integration must be prioritised as the first step

in creating a future-ready AI framework.”

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www.enate.io

Basta said, “2024 was a landmark year for

AI investment, with the rise of large

language models (LLMs) and

GenAI triggering a wave of new

companies and a mass injection

of capital. A second phase is on

the horizon, as large companies

look to leverage AI within

their organisations at scale.

Achieving this integration

requires qualified software

partners, something that we’re

seeing sparingly despite the

record AI funding to date.

“So far investment has been divided

between two key areas. The first is

infrastructure, with unprecedented computing

Pursue accessible AI solutions

ecent research from Make UK has identified a

Rlack of understanding as the primary barrier to

AI deployment for UK manufacturers. The ‘Future

Factories Powered by AI’ report revealed that only

16% of firms view themselves as ‘knowledgeable’

on the subject, with just a third implementing AI in

their manufacturing operations.

According to Samppa

Lahtinen, Senior Industry

Solutions Manager at

M-Files, manufacturers

who are unsure of how

to best utilise AI should

focus on steady integration, rather than complex

and multi-layered projects.

Lahtinen said, “Despite the fact that there is a

myriad of opportunities to reap the benefits of

AI in manufacturing, the sector is still lagging

behind when it comes to the adoption of this

technology. Before pursuing a total overhaul of

their operations, firms struggling to formulate

a clear pathway to mass AI integration should

first concentrate on identifying tools that can be

implemented quickly and simply.

“In order to do so, it’s crucial to consider whether

the building blocks are in place to deliver an

effective AI strategy. This mainly entails correctly

structuring the data that AI tools will rely upon

to produce accurate results. It’s important to

remember that steps we take make employees’

lives easier; such as auditing files to ensure they’re

easy to navigate, which will

also have a positive effect

on the performance of AI

and AI agents.

“Manufacturers could begin

by considering how AI can

improve their methods for installing, repairing,

and maintaining machinery. This technology can

provide recommendations specific to a piece of

equipment that enable staff to fix faults efficiently.

As a result, manufacturers can benefit from

reduced downtime as employees are empowered

to solve technical issues without external

assistance.”

Support UK AI innovation

win Path Ventures, the UK’s leading and only

Tdedicated pre-seed investor in AI-first startups,

has received support from British Business

Investments for its strategy to invest in UK-based

tech founders building and launching innovative

and novel AI powered solutions that solve big real

world problems.

British Business Investments, a commercial

subsidiary of the British Business Bank has

committed to invest £10 million alongside Twin

Path Ventures earlystage

AI-focused

investment fund and the

fund’s existing angel and

family office investors.

This partnership will

see British Business

Investments contribute c.£3 million annually over

the next three years, supporting Twin Path’s mission

to drive innovation and growth in the UK’s AI sector.

Twin Path Ventures, led by experienced partners

John Spindler, Nick Slater, and Katie Lockwood,

is dedicated to backing transformative AI-first

businesses across the UK. This funding from

British Business Investments will enable Twin Path

Ventures to invest c.£10m into 15 companies per

power and data centre capacity required to continue

scaling. The other is applications, where growth

stage companies are creating applications on top of

evolving LLMs.

“This second group, in sectors as diverse as

managing development processes and financial

analysis, have all innovated at record speed to

enable AI to be used across the spectrum of

business requirements. This mirrors the way the

internet spawned a new generation of vendors,

many of which have gone on to become some of the

largest companies in the world today.”

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annum, prioritising opportunities across all Nations

and regions of the UK, both inside and outside of

London, to foster regional economic growth and

technological advancement.

Early beneficiaries of this investment include:

u Sention: An East London based startup with a

world-first innovation that combines advanced

ultrasound technology and the latest in AI to

offer manufacturers of batteries and fuel cells

the ability to diagnose faults.

u Amply Discovery:

A Belfast-based

next-generation

drug discovery

platform that

combines the

latest in machine

learning and synthetic biology to mine vast

biological datasets to discover novel drugs.

u Composo AI: A London and North West England

startup, Composo AI has built and is now

presently deploying a simple to use, highly novel

platform.

Contact

www.twinpath.vc


Unlocking

wealth

he landscape of wealth in the UK is evolving rapidly,

Twith women playing an increasingly prominent

role. Women now comprise about 46% of Britain’s

millionaires, growing by 11% annually, according to

Reuters. With 25 female billionaires in the UK & more

women advancing into senior roles, their financial

influence is rising. However, despite this increasing

clout, investment in real estate debt remains an

under-explored avenue for many women. Indeed,

less than a third of real estate investors are women

according to online recruitment firm, Zippia, despite

the fact that they represent 39% of global employment

in the sector (according to McKinsey & Co).

Looking at real estate more specifically, investing

in real estate debt opportunities offers distinct

advantages in terms of capital preservation and

growth. With potentially more efficient returns

compared to stocks or shares and without the

burdens of property management, investment

in real estate debt is a compelling opportunity.

Investment in property debt strategies, particularly

through investment platforms, offers flexibility that

suits women juggling careers, family, and personal

goals. For instance, the ASK model allows investors

to choose opportunities aligning with their risk

appetite, time availability, and financial goals. This

model provides control over investment choices,

offering empowerment often missing in traditional

investment vehicles.

In conclusion, the real estate debt market is a

relatively unknown asset class often assumed to be

reserved for institutional investors not individuals,

but it offers a unique blend of control, flexibility, and

efficiency that resonates with individual investors. As

women’s financial power continues to rise, so should

their presence in this market.

Contact

www.askpartners.co.uk

IET YWE: Young women engineers

o celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, five

Tyoung women engineers have

been announced as finalists for

the Institution of Engineering and

Technology’s (IET) Young Woman

Engineer of the Year Awards

2024.

These prestigious engineering

industry awards celebrate

women working in modern

engineering – and aim to help

change the perception that

engineering is predominantly a

career for men by banishing outdated

engineering stereotypes of hard hats and

dirty overalls.

Alexia Williams (25) (pictured), Erin Lowe (19),

Marisa Kurimbokus (34), Natalie Parker (30) & Salma

Al Arefi (33) have all been shortlisted for awards.

As well as highlighting engineering talent, the IET

Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards seek

to find role models who can help address the UK

science and engineering skills crisis by promoting

40 years of progress

er Royal Highness The

HPrincess Royal, Patron

of the WISE (Women into

Science and Engineering)

Campaign, joined the

organisation to meet leading

women from the Science,

Technology, Engineering

and Maths (STEM) sector

to champion inclusive

workplaces for women – and

to celebrate 40 years of WISE

moving the dial towards

gender parity in the sector.

Taking place at IET London, Savoy Place, at WISE’s

annual conference, Her Royal Highness took part in a

photo with leading women across the STEM industry

and EDI champions from the likes of Amazon,

AtkinsRéalis, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems, Fluor,

Jaguar Land Rover and Natwest. She met with WISE

members and conference exhibitors and spoke with

attendees on the history of the organisation and its

mission to pioneer gender equity in STEM.

The high-profile event looked at how organisations

and leaders can develop an inclusive environment

engineering careers to more girls and

women. Just 15.7% of those working

in engineering occupations are

women (source: Engineering UK).

2023 Young Woman Engineer of

the Year, Titi Oliyide, said, “It has

been a huge privilege to be the

IET’s Young Woman Engineer of

the Year and to be a role model

to the engineers of tomorrow,

showcasing engineering

excellence and the immense

impact that engineering has in

creating a more sustainable and safer

world for us all. I am thoroughly enjoying

and appreciate the platform that the award has

given me; I’ve been able to work closely with the

IET on various exciting opportunities that aim to

encourage and retain diversity within engineering,

as well as inspire curiosity about engineering careers

in the next generation.”

for women to thrive at

work, ultimately enabling

businesses to move closer

to gender parity in the sector.

WISE and expert speakers

from the Equity, Diversity

and Inclusion (EDI) field

explored four key areas that

directly contribute to this

goal: Allyship, Progression,

Leadership and Programmes.

With 26% of women making

up the current STEM

workforce this remains

the biggest and largest untapped talent pool for

engineering, science and technology – and as the

engineering skills deficit widens, WISE wants to

increase the pace of change. During the conference,

WISE launched its new Gender Equity Framework,

which supports organisations in identifying areas of

improvement and enables them to form a solid plan

to start or improve their EDI journey.

‘Power of Inspirational Women’ Podcast

A ward-winning

Staffordshire

consultancy Map Room

has launched a brand-new

video podcast series, ‘The

Power of Inspirational

Women’, celebrating the

stories of female leaders

who are shaping industries

across the UK. Map Room

partners with some of

the UK's largest and most successful businesses,

and this podcast aligns with its purpose: ‘Creating

Outcomes that Change Lives’.

Hosted by Vicki Heath, the series marks International

Women’s Day on 8th March and features influential

female leaders from leading companies, operating

on a national stage. In this no-holds-barred podcast

series, each interview strips away the ‘corporate

polish’, and focuses on the reality of being a female

leader in business – from

hard choices and balancing

family life with a career

to overcoming imposter

syndrome and building

resilience.

The series will be rolling

out across Map Room’s

social media channels in

the lead up to International

Women’s Day. Map Room’s Senior Relationship

Manager, Vicki Heath, who has been inspired by

female leaders throughout her career, is now paying

it forward by leading these conversations.

Her interviewees include:

1. Mandy Beech – Executive Director, Nationwide

2. Simone Fox – Director of Specialist Services, The

Co-operative Bank plc

3. Angela Norman – Managing Director, YBS

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4. Rose Buckler – Head of Business Banking

Operations, Starling Bank

5. Leah Spears – Head of Brand, Paddy Power

6. Lucy Rawles – Senior Product Manager, Lloyds

Banking Group

7. Zoe Gwilt – Head of Fraud Operations, Virgin

Money

8. Josie Morris – Managing Director, Wool Cool

9. Lisa Bridgewood – General Counsel, Knights

10. Becky Owen – Director of Commercial Banking,

Leonard Curtis

11. Toni Long – Head of Barclays Direct-Regions,

Barclays UK

12. Zoe Evans – Company Secretary, Map Room

13. Emma Ames – Managing Director, People &

Talent, Map Room

Contact

https://map-room.com


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BUILDING PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Abloy UK launches new

RIBA approved CPD:

Wireless Access Control

bloy UK, a leading

Aprovider of

security and access

control solutions,

has announced the

launch of a new

RIBA approved CPD

training programme

focussed on wireless

access control.

This initiative aims

to provide architects

and building professionals with

comprehensive knowledge and

insights into the latest advancements

in security technology.

The comprehensive CPD training

programme addresses the increasing

demand for wireless access control

solutions. Drawing insights from the

latest industry research, including the

annual Wireless Access Control Report,

the course explores the benefits and

applications of wireless technology in

modern security infrastructure.

The launch of this RIBA approved

CPD is the latest addition to courses

offered by Abloy’s renowned

Academy, demonstrating its

commitment

to empowering

professionals

with the tools

and knowledge

needed to navigate

the evolving

landscape of

security solutions

effectively.

Some key learning

outcomes

that attendees can take from this

course include an overview of

wireless locking basic principles

and architecture, and how having

an integrated online system offers

a multitude of benefits.

To register your interest in

this new course, please visit:

https://bit.ly/4avui4Q

For further information on

products and services available

from Abloy UK, please visit:

www.abloy.co.uk, email:

info@abloy.co.uk or call:

01902 364500.

Ventilation for the

built environment –

Combatting mould

Poor indoor air quality

contributes to respiratory and

allergy problems. Inadequate

ventilation creates ideal conditions

for condensation and mould

growth. Vectaire’s MVHRs

help tackle these problems.

Incorporating two fans, they

deliver low-level continuous

ventilation – extracting stale air

from wet rooms, and bringing in air

from outside. The two, separated

airflows pass through a heat

exchanger, recovering heat from

outgoing air and filtering it before

transferring it to the incoming,

fresh air supply. It’s then ducted to

the living areas for a comfortable

environment.

The Midis, upright WHHRs, for loft

or cupboard installation, are for

residential properties up to 170m 2 .

They recover up to 94% of the

heat from extracted air and have

variable choice of trickle, boost

and purge speeds, with summer

bypass and integral frost stat and

are available with or without LCD

and humidistat. The ‘AT’ versions

(sound tested by BRE) operate

really quietly (sound levels down

to <5dBA). There are two other

models in this range – the Maxi for

areas up to 250m 2 and the Maxi

Plus for areas up to 400m 2 .

Contact: Carol Auster, Vectaire

01494 522333

01494 522337

www.vectaire.co.uk

TYDE launches the new

Dudley Valve Mate adaptor

YDE have made the

Tinstallation of its

Dudley Victoria outlet

valve even easier with

the launch of its new

Dudley Valve Mate

adaptor.

Designed to allow the

Dudley Victoria valve to

retrofit other flush valves

the new Valve Mate

is simple to fit and can

be installed in seconds

thanks to its unique clip

and lock feature.

Once fitted with a Valve Mate,

the Dudley Victoria Valve can be

retrofitted onto an existing flush

valve cage removing the need to split

the cistern from the toilet or remove

any potentially rusted bolts! Saving

time and effort when replacing a

faulty flush valve.

The new Valve Mate will be

supplied prepacked with both

versions of the Dudley Victoria

Valve reducing the amount of stock

plumbers need to carry on their vans.

The Victoria Valves are both WRAS

approved and can be serviced in

under 5 minutes providing installers

with a real time saving

advantage. Both of

these high-quality Outlet

Valves are fitted with

long life silicone seals

and a choice of button

mounting options.

The new Victoria

Valves offer Water

saving options with

full and reduced flush

options as standard.

For maintenance or

replacement, the robust

but simple to use

bayonet fixing enables

the valve body to be

quickly and simply removed from the

cistern making the Victoria Valve fast

and simple to install and maintain.

The new Valve Mate and Dudley

Victoria Valves are excellent additions

to TYDE’s extensive product range

offering both quality and reliability

and for peace of mind, the new

Victoria Valves come with a 3 year

warranty and can be ordered for next

day dispatch. Order yours today!

For more information, please visit:

www.thomasdudley.co.uk/tyde or

email us: info@tyde.co.uk.

Wieland’s robust switch

for field use

he new IP67 Ethernet switch from

TWieland Electric enables reliable

operation even under the most

adverse environmental conditions

Modular and flexible machine

concepts are growing rapidly in

importance. As this happens, more

and more automation parts are

being connected in a way that is not

centralised. This also applies to IP

switches, which are no longer only

mounted in the control cabinet, but

also directly onto the machine. To

ensure that network components

operate reliably under these

conditions, the devices must meet

stringent specifications as they

are directly exposed to potentially

harmful influences such as dust,

moisture, and electromagnetic

radiation. Wieland Electric offers a

suitable solution to this with its new

IP67 switch.

The wienet IP-SWITCH UMS 8-W-

M12 is equipped with a robust

metal housing and can therefore

be used under the most adverse

environmental conditions. Splashed

water, contamination and high

temperatures up to 75°C are handled

without any problems. In addition, the

switch complies with the EN 50155

standard, making it suitable for the

harsh requirements

of railroad

applications.

Fluctuations and

interruptions in the

power supply are

tolerated, as are

vibrations, shocks

and high relative

humidity. The

compact device is

easy to maintain

and features a long

service life and high electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC).

The new Wieland Electric IP67

ethernet switch’s plug-andplay

feature allows for quick

commissioning even without

programming experience. Eight M12

Fast Ethernet ports allow sensors

and actuators to be connected in

a stable and consistent way which

contributes to low failure rates. Its

compatibility with programmable

logic controllers (PLCs) within the

IEC 61131-2 framework also ensures

reliable network operation with the

lowest possible failure rate.

Contact

01483 531213

www.wieland.co.uk


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