Industrial Solutions Issue 691

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DRIVING

TYRE TESTING

UP A GEAR

In the competitive world of tyre

manufacturing, staying ahead

of the curve requires innovative

solutions that provide detailed

insights into tyre performance.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Revicon Solutions

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Cirrus Research

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HARDOX ARMOUR & WEAR

PLATE APPLICATIONS

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POWERING THE FUTURE OF

MOTION CONTROL

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ESS Aircon

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BUILDING UPDATE

Fisher & Company

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Contents

Issue 691 • October 2025

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Editors Comments

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Laser Cutting & Waterjet Cutting

Hardox armour and wear plate applications

ardox steel is widely known for being one

Hof the toughest, most abrasion-resistant steels

available on the market. Suitably designed to perform

in challenging environments, this particular metal

type is often utilised across heavy-duty sectors, such

as defence or construction. Armour and wear plates

are particularly valued in protecting equipment from

damaging impact, which requires them to be incredibly

robust and maintain a long lifespan. This guide delves

into the characteristics of Hardox steel and how it can

be applied across industries, along with the essential

role of advanced cutting technologies such as waterjet,

waterjet bevel, and laser bevel.

The unique traits of armour and wear

plate steel

The most defining property of steel, such as Hardox, is

just how remarkably strong it is. A material’s strength

can be determined by a Brinell hardness test, with

Hardox steel achieving between 400HB to over 600HB

with resistance to cracking and chipping, depending on

the grade type. In comparison to traditional steel,

which can achieve just over 400HB, brittleness can

come as a cost. This makes armour and wear plate

steel extremely versatile, withstanding abrasion from

the demands of mining or resisting ballistic impact with

ease. It also features exceptional formability and

welding characteristics, which allow for the steel to

be formed into complex shapes and achieve a wide

range of designs across various sectors.

However, this same strength also makes these steels

incredibly difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to

machine or weld post-cutting, especially with traditional

tools. Advanced profiling, such as waterjet,

waterjet bevel, and laser bevel, is critical in this

instance, allowing the material to be processed within

tight tolerances without causing distortion, cracking,

or hardening. Laser bevelling provides huge production

time and cost savings through weld prepped parts

arriving to site fabrication ready.

Key applications of Hardox Armour

and Wear Plate

Industrial and Heavy-Duty Sectors

Construction and Mining: Heavy use in the

bodies of trucks, crushers, hoppers, conveyor systems,

and any equipment that is frequently exposed to

consistent wear and impact.

Transport and Agriculture: This steel type offers

lightweight and resilient capabilities for trailers, containers,

ploughs, and any piece of equipment that is required

to reduce weight without compromising on durability.

The longevity of Hardox steel effectively reduces

downtime and the cost of replacement, which is

invaluable where operational efficiency is critical.

Additionally, waterjet and laser cutting beds can

deliver high precision with little post-processing. This

significantly cuts down the need for expensive machining

or welding preparation, which is particularly useful in

large-scale fabrication where material integrity is key.

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Deephole Drilling

Photos: UNISIG

BTA Drilling: Brazed

Versus Indexable Tooling

D eep hole drilling applications can be

approached in several ways, but one

of the most effective methods is often BTA

drilling. BTA stands for Boring and Trepanning

Association, although it is sometimes referred

to as STS or Single Tube System drilling. Unlike

gun drills or twist drills a BTA drill features

internal chip removal, which has advantages

in both productivity and hole quality.

The BTA drill head has multiple carbide cutting

edges and guide pads mounted to it. Open

spaces are designed into the head for chip

removal, and chips are evacuated through

the drill tube the head is threaded onto.

Pressurized coolant surrounds the drill head in

operation, and is key to forcing chips through

the head and out the drill tube. This method of

chip evacuation allows for a very clean and

reliable process with excellent surface finish

and high drill feed rates – typically 5-7 times

faster than gundrilling at the same diameter.

No peck cycles or feed interruptions are

needed, resulting in reduced machine time

while drilling extended depth-to-diameter

ratios even greater than 40:1.

BTA drills are generally available in two

forms: brazed or indexable; and tool selection

is dependent upon several factors. As the

name implies, brazed tools involve brazing

a carbide insert and guide pads onto a steel

body, while indexable BTA drilling tools have

carbide inserts either directly mounted to the

head with a retention screw or seated in a

cartridge that is mounted to the tool.

Hole diameter is the initial consideration

when determining whether to use brazed or

indexable BTA drills. For small hole diameters

– generally 12 to 20mm in diameter – brazed

tools are often the first choice as it’s difficult to

make small inserts and screws strong enough to

withstand the torque and forces of BTA drilling.

(Manufacturers of BTA drilling tools continue to

make improvements in indexable BTA heads as

small as 8mm in diameter, however).

Brazed tools offer extremely close tolerances

and excellent surface finish as the insert and

guide pads are mounted and then ground

to the specified diameter, providing almost

perfect concentricity and cylindricity. Ease

of use is also a benefit – simply attach the

head to the drill tube and discard it when it

has dulled or failed. If you experience a tool

failure, the investment in drill head isn’t as

costly as repairing or replacing an indexable

drill head. Finally, an indexable BTA head

can only be as accurate as the tolerance of

the inserts themselves; but a brazed head has

been ground to a very precise tolerance from

the manufacturer.

By contrast, hole diameters starting at

approximately 20mm favor indexable tools,

primarily for economic reasons. Replacing

larger diameter brazed tools is expensive,

whereas indexing an insert and guide pads

gives an easy extension on the tool’s life.

Indexable insert manufacturers also offer an

exhaustive range of carbide grades, coatings

and chip breakers for application-specific

advantages.

The placement of the indexable inserts on

BTA drill head varies by diameter and by

manufacturer, and can include one or multiple

inserts mounted directly to the head or set in a

heat-treated cartridge, which is then mounted

to the head. Guide pads are typically mounted

the head to counter the drilling forces and

burnish the hole during drilling. Indexing, or

rotating, a direct-mounted insert is as simple

as loosening the retaining screw and turning

the insert to expose a fresh cutting edge. If

the insert and pocket were made with tight

tolerances, your cutting diameter should

remain reasonably consistent.

Cartridge-mounted inserts, however, typically

incorporate a shim or other adjustment system

to allow for a much more precise diameter

setting after indexing inserts and guide

pads. This process does require additional

equipment, however, such as a micrometer

and stand or tool presetter – as well as the

skills needed to accurately make the necessary

adjustments.

Whether you select brazed or indexable BTA

drills for your deep hole drilling application,

you will be rewarded with high feed rates

and process reliability, along with minimal

centerline deviation and excellent hole quality.

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Driving tyre testing up a gear

n the competitive world of tyre manufacturing, staying

Iahead of the curve requires innovative solutions that

provide detailed insights into tyre performance.

One of our customers, a leading tyre manufacturer,

has significantly accelerated their product development

process by leveraging the advanced capabilities of the

XSensor Tyre Pressure Mapping System. This cuttingedge

technology enables dynamic tyre testing, offering

invaluable data that conventional methods simply

cannot match.

The challenge

Our customer needed to collect tyre footprint data

in a dynamic environment at speeds up to 80km/h.

While they had been successfully using the XSensor

Tyre Pressure Mapping System since 2014 for static

measurements, the challenge was to capture data

under real-world driving conditions. Traditional

methods, such as driving over a glass plate with a

high-speed camera underneath, provided images

but lacked the detailed pressure and load distribution

data necessary for comprehensive analysis.

The solution: XSensor Dynamic Tyre

Pressure Mapping System

The XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure Mapping

System offers a portable and repeatable method for

recording tyre footprints at speeds up to 140km/h

(86mph). This system collects pressure distribution

data frame by frame as the vehicle passes over the

sensor, providing a wealth of information that can

be saved, replayed, analysed, and exported in

various formats.

System components

1) Sensor: Measuring 40.6 x 40.6cm with over

65,500 sensor points, capturing data at 450 frames

per second and up to 206Nm/cm² (300psi).

2) Sensor Packs: Four packs that scan the sensor

and connect to a high-speed data logger.

3) High-Speed Data Logger: Saves data to an

SD card.

4) Movement Sensor: Triggers the data logger to

start collecting data.

5) HS Pro V8 Software: A comprehensive

software package for live viewing, data analysis,

and export of numeric data, AVI files, and images.

Testing process

The tests were conducted over two days, with dry runs on

the first day and wet runs on the second. The goal was to

measure a current production tyre, a prototype tyre, and

a competitor’s tyre at three different inflation pressures

(100%, 75%, and 50% of normal inflation pressure) and

two speeds (40km/h and 80km/h). Each test run was

repeated to ensure accuracy and repeatability. See the

short video below, showing the two tests in slow motion.

Dynamic tyre testing in action – watch video

The video shows two consecutive tests – the XSensor

system collects pressure distribution data frame by

frame as the vehicle passes over the sensor: https://

youtu.be/hqXknDb3BlI?feature=shared

Key findings

The dynamic testing provided detailed insights into

how tyres perform under various conditions:

■ Load and speed: The system captured how the

tyre footprint changes shape under dynamic load

at different inflation pressures.

■ Pressure distribution: It measured the pressure

and force generated, offering a clear picture of

performance under different scenarios.

■ Water clearance: The wet tests highlighted the

effectiveness of different tread patterns in clearing

water, with visual evidence of water forming a

bow wave at lower inflation pressures.

Force Measurements

Benefits

The XSensor system offers several advantages:

■ Enhanced understanding: Manufacturers gain

a deeper understanding of tyre performance under

a wide range of conditions.

■ Informed development: Data-driven insights

enable informed decisions on changes to tyre

dimensions, compound, sidewall rigidity, and

tread patterns.

■ Cost and time efficiency: The ability to

conduct tests quickly and repeatedly speeds up

product development and reduces costs.

Conclusion

The XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure Mapping

System is a game-changer for tyre manufacturers,

providing unparalleled insights that drive innovation

and improve product performance. By adopting

this advanced technology, our customer has not

only accelerated their development process but also

gained a competitive edge in the market.

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Pressure mapping: Transforming helmet

impact testing for manufacturers

hen it comes to head protection, the stakes

Wcouldn’t be higher. Traditional helmet testing

methods – using drop tests and accelerometers –

measure peak acceleration forces during an impact.

While this provides valuable safety data, it doesn’t

reveal how those forces are distributed across the

head. A helmet might pass certification while still

allowing dangerous localised pressure ‘hot spots’

that increase the risk of injury.

This is where pressure mapping comes in. By

capturing detailed pressure distribution inside the

helmet during impact, manufacturers gain a deeper

understanding of how their designs perform – far

beyond the limits of standard testing.

Going beyond traditional testing

Conventional certification standards for helmets – whether

bicycle or motorcycle – focus on criteria such as peak

headform acceleration, chinstrap strength, penetration

resistance, and roll-off stability. While effective, these

tests often provide only part of the picture.

Pressure mapping, using systems such as the

XSensor High Speed (HS) Impact System combined

with thin, conformable sensor arrays, allows

engineers to measure:

■ Peak and mean pressure across the

headform surface.

■ Contact area and movement of high-pressure zones.

■ Pressure gradients, which can indicate areas

of concentrated load.

■ Pressure-time integrals, showing cumulative

load during impact.

Testing Bicycle vs Motorcycle Helmets

Bicycle Helmets

Standards such as CPSC (USA), EN 1078 (Europe),

and AS/NZS 2063 (Australia/New Zealand) require

impact testing at lower velocities (around 5–6 m/s).

Tests include drop impacts onto flat, hemispherical, or

kerbstone anvils, as well as retention and roll-off checks.

Motorcycle Helmets

Motorcycle helmets are subject to more demanding

standards, including DOT FMVSS 218 (USA), ECE 22.06

(Europe and beyond), Snell M2020, and JIS T 8133

(Japan). These involve higher-energy impacts (7–8 m/s),

penetration tests, multiple impact sites, rotational impact

studies, and environmental conditioning (hot, cold, wet).

Global standards snapshot

Helmet manufacturers face a wide landscape of

safety regulations:

■ CPSC (USA): Mandatory for all bicycle helmets

sold in the U.S.

■ EN 1078 (Europe): Covers bicycles,

skateboards, and roller skates.

■ AS/NZS 2063 (Australia/NZ): Generally

more stringent.

■ DOT FMVSS 218 (USA): Self-certified

motorcycle helmet standard.

■ ECE 22.06 (Europe/International): Includes

oblique/rotational testing.

■ Snell Standards (Voluntary): Stricter impact

and penetration criteria.

■ FIM Racing Homologation: For professional

racing, includes advanced rotational and

environmental tests.

Why Manufacturers Should Adopt Pressure

Mapping

For helmet makers, the benefits are clear:

■ Better product differentiation through

enhanced safety and comfort.

■ Faster R&D cycles, with accurate data guiding

design refinements.

■ Improved confidence when validating helmets

against global standards.

■ Insight into rotational and localised impact

behaviour that traditional methods cannot provide.

Helmet testing pressure mapping – find out more

Video: Watch this XSensor video showing

the technology behind cycle & motorcycle

helmet testing: www.youtube.com/

watch?v=42YJMvmuhRY

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Motors

Oriental Motor: Powering

the future of motion control

Founded in 1885, Oriental Motor is a Japanese

manufacturer of high-quality electric motors

and drives with vast experience and expertise

in supplying the automation sector. Known as

a global entity, Oriental Motor is represented

worldwide in many countries with subsidiaries

and sales offices across Europe, America,

Asia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea,

Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.

For decades, Oriental Motor has been

committed to a business style that involves

responding to the needs of engineers around

the world as they develop and improve new

products and equipment in the industries of

food, transportation, industry, and medicine.

It’s mission, to provide support through its

motion control systems – via hardware,

software and human aspect – for engineers

who strive to take the first step to make

tomorrow better, reflects in the company’s

values, enabling it to deliver experiences that

excite and surpass expectations, providing

customers with the ‘WOW’ factor.

Alongside its extensive after sales support to

ensure smooth integration into its customers

manufacturing, the Oriental Motor product

range includes Closed loop Stepper Motors

equipped with multi turn mechanical absolute

encoders, Linear and Rotary Actuators

with absolute encoders for high accuracy

and sensorless positioning, Brushless DC

Motors that offer excellent speed and torque

stability in a compact package, AC Induction

Motors with high IP ratings and high energy

efficiency, Open Loop Stepper Motors with

industry leading low vibration and noise

levels, Industrial Fans, and Servo Motors with

tuning free setup. All products are available in

a range of AC and DC voltages, with various

international safety standard certifications.

We spoke to Mike Larsen, UK Divisional

Manager at Oriental Motor who explained

some of the range in more detail:

“Brushless DC motor systems combine

compact yet powerful brushless DC motors

and high-performance drivers to offer

excellent energy savings and speed stability,

along with a wide speed control range. With

brushless DC motors, you can downsize your

application, as the motors have slim bodies

and provide high power due to the use of

permanent magnets in the rotor.

The STEP AZ Series stepper motors offer high

efficiency, low vibration, and incorporate

our newly developed Mechanical Absolute

Encoder for absolute-type positioning

without battery backup or external sensors.

These closed-loop stepper motors provide

performance without hunting or gain tuning

and are available with a built-in controller or

pulse input driver, substantially reducing heat

generation through high-efficiency technology.

Our Rotary Actuators – The DGII Series,

combines a high-rigidity hollow rotary table

with an STEP closed-loop stepper motor and

driver package. It maintains the ease of use

of a stepper motor while enabling highly

accurate positioning of large inertia loads.

The Linear Actuators are equipped with

a motor offering excellent controllability,

and provide advantages over hydraulic

and pneumatic actuators, including stable

operation at low speeds, smooth acceleration

and deceleration, programmable motions with

multiple stopping points, and simple setup

adjustments via data changes.”

Since COVID-19, Oriental Motor has

recognised that many markets are moving

more quickly into automation including

robotics. As a result of this, Oriental Motor has

committed resource into developing a range

of 4, 5 and 6 axis robots, in particularly,

SCARA robots, which are one of the most

popular and easy-to-use industrial robotic arms

commonly used in a variety of industries for

manufacturing and assembly applications.

Oriental Motor has range of Robot Controllers

to help with the easy introduction of robots

into existing systems. The Robot Controller

MRC01 for example, is a controller that

controls a robot consisting of motors of

the AZ Series and/or motorised actuators

equipped with the AZ Series. When used in

combination with the programming software

MRC Studio, controlling a robot becomes

easy. It features two types of control methods:

Operation by Implicit communication

(periodic communication) of EtherNet/IP, and

operation by using I/O signals. Operation

programs and parameters are set using the

MRC Studio software or via EtherNet/IP.

Another product that is worth noting is the

750-watt Servo Motor, suitable for highspeed,

high-precision positioning over long

distances, allowing for positioning operation

with excellent acceleration and reliability.

Servo Motors are specialised for highresponse,

high-precision positioning. As a

motor capable of accurate rotation angle

and speed control, it can be used for a

variety of equipment.

Sustainability practices are implemented

at every stage of Oriental Motor’s product

lifecycle. With a dedication to reducing

their company environmental footprint,

Oriental Motor is committed to environmental

conservation, believing that innovation

and sustainability go hand in hand. This

commitment is engrained through a promise

to provide energy-efficient products, continue

its sustainable development, enhance its

green manufacturing, and expand on its

global responsibility, paving the way towards

a greener future.

From it’s facility in Birmingham UK, Oriental

Motor blends international knowledge with

the advantage of local expertise. Its UK team

is uniquely positioned to understand the

specific needs of British industries, offering

tailored motion control systems with quick,

personalised support. Of course, this service

is fully backed by a global network that

ensures access to cutting-edge technology

and the insights of a worldwide team of

engineers and innovators.

By having this dual-approach, Oriental Motor

can deliver the perfect blend of local service

and global reliability, to help your business to

thrive, wherever you are.

For more information,

please see below:

T +44 (0)1256 347090

www.orientalmotor.eu/uk

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Industrial Applications

CML becomes an Oshino Group Company

CML Innovative Technologies (CML) is

the leading manufacturer of LED signal

lamps for all industrial applications and has

been working with light for decades. As a

market leader in its field, CML was one of

the first companies to introduce LED lamps

and now has one of the broadest ranges of

miniature lighting products in the world.

CML has recently been acquired by

Oshino Lamps, a global leader in

advanced lighting solutions.

Founded in the same year – 1931 – both

companies share a long and distinguished

history, making this a strategic and

synergistic acquisition. By joining forces, their

combined heritage and expertise will expand

Oshino’s product portfolio and reinforce its

position in the global industrial, aerospace,

rail, and automotive lighting markets.

CML’s strong track record of innovation

and its well-established presence across

Europe, Asia, and the USA will bring

valuable strengths to Oshino. Together,

the two companies are well-positioned

to drive greater innovation, reach new

markets, and achieve even more as a

unified team.

What’s more, this acquisition will also

enable Oshino to offer a broader range of

lighting solutions, including CML’s expertise

in LED signal lamps. In the past, CML has

completed work for individual airlines and

collaborated with their design division

to manufacture LED replacements for

incandescent lamps. The possibilities are

endless with CML, as they are constantly

developing their own product range,

that now, Oshino will benefit from too.

You will find CML products all over the

world, from medical applications to

gaming industries, by having full control of

the entire value chain, CML can be flexible

to all client requirements. By combining

the R&D capabilities of both companies,

the development of cutting-edge lighting

technologies is set to soar.

“We are excited to welcome CML into

the Oshino family,” said David Tyler,

Managing Director of Oshino Lamps

UK Ltd. “This acquisition aligns with our

strategic vision to deliver innovative and

high-quality lighting products and solutions

to our customers worldwide.”


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SOLUTIONS

heckedSafe is a software company based in

CBurnley, Lancashire and for over 10 years has

provided simple and inexpensive compliance solutions

to a range of different industries; from transport and

logistics; to construction and plumbing.

Founded in 2014, CheckedSafe was developed

with the goal to simplify compliance, making it

straightforward and affordable. Recognising tight

margins and confusing legal jargon can disrupt the

success of transport firms, CheckedSafe has been

praised for prioritising simplicity in its solutions.

The main role of CheckedSafe is to make compliance

simple, digital and cost-effective for businesses that

manage vehicles, drivers and workplace safety.

All services are fully integrated into one easy-to-use

management portal, helping businesses improve

safety, reduce risk, cut admin costs and stay

compliant with industry regulations.

The company’s award-winning vehicle compliance

system is designed for all types of fleets and is

complete with digitised vehicle defect reporting

allowing drivers to carry out and report on their

vehicle checks directly from their smartphone.

Compatible with iOS and Android systems, its app

features an intuitive, user-friendly interface, allowing

drivers to conduct vehicle walk-around checks with

ease. The reporting portal also enables users to access

detailed maintenance reports and view comprehensive

insights for all their vehicles in one convenient

location. Full integration with the DVSA Earned

Recognition Scheme, means users can also record

KPIs, as well as regularly share their reports directly

with the DVSA.

CheckedSafe also offers a driving license verification

service. Using innovative Optical Character

Recognition technology, with an accuracy rate of over

95%, CheckedSafe is able to verify licences directly

with the DVLA to confirm licence types and any

endorsements within seconds.

Drivers can simply log in to the app and submit

a driving license check, without the need to be

physically present. Licence verification is integrated

into CheckedSafe’s vehicle compliance platform and

this straightforward setup allows users to perform

checks quickly and efficiently, ensuring compliance

without hassle.

The company’s LoneWorking App allows users to

stay connected with their solo workers, no matter

where they’re located. The app is designed to

proactively protect workers and enables quick

response in emergencies. Critical information,

including the worker’s current location and contact

details, is sent instantly allowing users to verify the

alert and send help directly if necessary.

Workers can also confirm their welfare status

independently and the app’s motion-sensor feature

can detect if a lone worker has been inactive for

an extended period or has experienced a fall. This

customisable feature offers a critical safety net for

workers in high-risk situations.

CheckedSafe also offers dynamic risk assessments.

Its real-time smartphone app, designed for on-site,

actionable insights, can easily identify hazards,

assess risk, take action and review reports. Immediate

notifications and group messaging ensures teams

are always informed, allowing for quick action to

mitigate risks.

All data is securely stored and becomes tamper-proof

once submitted, guaranteeing reliability, compliance

and security. CheckedSafe’s close-call feature also

allows team members to report near-misses directly

through the app. Promoting safety awareness and

helping to identify training opportunities for continuous

improvement.

Compared to competitors CheckedSafe’s unique

edge comes from its tiered pricing system. Users

can customise the service they get from CheckedSafe.

Only paying for what they use. For example, the

company’s famed vehicle compliance service costs

only £1 per vehicle, per week; meaning clients can

scale effectively, ensuring their compliance in line

with their growth.

For its licence checking, CheckedSafe’s celebrated

simplicity is further bolstered by its pricing structure.

Usually, clients can expect to pay set up fees,

management costs and ‘credits’ for license checks,

but CheckedSafe is a pay as you go subscription

model meaning users only pay for what they need.

This tiered system combined with the company’s focus

on simplicity is paying off for CheckedSafe. Thousands

of companies streamline their safety and compliance

processes through its software and over 150,000

individual users throughout the UK and Europe rely

on the company’s compliance solutions every day.

CheckedSafe continues to expand and innovate its

offering in the market. Recently the company launched

its GB Domestic Hours App, the only company in the

UK to digitise this service. The new app allows users

to easily comply with GB Domestic Hours legislation

and the Working Time Directive by simplifying

record-keeping with CheckedSafe’s innovative,

digital working hours log system.

As CheckedSafe looks to the future it plans to continue

growth via innovation. The company releases three,

free weekly updates and hopes to build on this,

improving its services and providing further value

to clients.

CheckedSafe’s dedication to simplicity means users

can trust in its transparent and legitimate records of

activity. With over one billion individual data points

collected since CheckedSafe launched, the company

has built a reputation for precise and reliable

compliance data, which is helping businesses across

the UK reach their full potential and grow alongside

this innovative company.

For more on Checked Safe, please see below:

T 01282 908429

info@checkedsafe.com

www.checkedsafe.com

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Construction & Property Consultancy

BAQUS Construction and Property Consultancy

AQUS Construction and Property

BConsultancy is a well-established

practice operating at the cutting edge of our

profession with experience in most sectors

of the Construction Industry. As a forwardthinking

business which strives for continued

success, we offer an award-winning customer

focused service always looking for continuous

improvement and delivering added value and

cost efficiency.

Our History: BAQUS was formed in 2007

amalgamating long-established traditional

surveying firms including Fletcher McNeill,

Boxall Sayer, Denley King and Nigel Rose.

We operate from six offices across the UK.

Our ‘One Stop’ Professional Services:

■ Project Management, Employer’s Agent and

Contract Administration

■ Quantity Surveying and Cost Management

■ Building Surveying, Party Walls and

Dilapidations.

■ Expertise in Historic Buildings.

■ CDM Advice (Health and Safety)

■ Access Audits and Consultancy

■ Funding advice

■ Sustainability and Renewables

■ Assistance with Dispute Resolution and Expert

Witness

■ Project Monitoring and Independent Certifier

Our Ethos: At the heart of our business is

exceptional personal service undertaken by

exceptional staff. Every commission, however large

or small is of equal importance to us. We provide

our Clients with personal contact and dedicate a

BAQUS director to all projects. Every project is

subject to regular review at director level to ensure

we are delivering our promises, creating added

value and continuous improvement.

We are advocates of partnering, collaborative

working and best-value procurement. We have

wide-ranging experience of alternative procurement

strategies aimed at delivering to our clients brief.

Environmental considerations are important to us,

as is the promotion of sustainable solutions. We

employ Chartered Environmentalists who have

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The loyalty shown by our people is exceptional and

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Accreditations: BAQUS Construction and Property

Consultancy is regulated by The Royal Institution of

Chartered Surveyors and holds Quality Assurance,

Environmental and Health and Safety certifications

to ISO: 9001, 14001 and 45001. We also hold

numerous industry specific accreditations for health

and safety (e.g. CHAS) and technical competence.

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Waterproofing, Fireproofing & Soundproofing

High-quality airtightness products at

unbeatable prices

ynergie is a wholesale distribution company,

Sproviding airtightness products into the construction

industry. With over 30 years of experience operating

in the construction sector, Synergie have built a

reputation for top quality products, attention to

detail and impressive customer service.

or solvents in construction or installation. This

sustainability also extends to the overall buildings

CO 2

emissions, as increased airtightness in

buildings helps to lower energy usage and

supports the building in attaining good Building

Energy Rating (BER).

The company offers a comprehensive range of wind

tightness membranes, airtight membranes, airtight tapes,

sealants and other products for achieving optimum

rain tightness, wind tightness and airtightness results.

All its products are manufactured in Germany to the

highest standards by manufacturers with over 20 years

of experience in the development of breathable roofing

membranes, airtightness membranes, airtightness

window and connection tape, adhesives and primer.

Especially celebrated is the company’s Synergie Sd

Variable Airtightness Membrane and Vapour Control

Layer. This product has the ability to change its water

vapour performance (SD value). The membrane

becomes more diffusion open depending on the

relative humidity (RH) in the area. In the colder,

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diffusion tight, preventing vapour from the warm

interior of the building diffusing into the timber roof

or wall structure, or insulated layer. However, in the

summer months, the micropores of the membrane

open, allowing any vapour or moisture trapped in the

insulated material to escape back into the building

interior and ventilate naturally. In the long run, over

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and a breathable membrane in summer, helps to

protect the building from structural damage caused

by excessive moisture trapped in the building fabric.

The Synergie Sd Variable membrane is ideally

suited to flat roof make-ups which are not adequately

ventilated or diffusion tight towards the outside.

The Sd Variable membrane is also suitable in new

buildings where excessive moisture accumulation has

occurred during the initial construction phase of the

building process where timber elements and thermal

insulation have suffered an unplanned wetting.

The Synergie airtightness system carries several

benefits for clients. Firstly the removal of draughts

helps to cut heating bills, prevents condensation and

protects and improves the performance of thermal

insulation. The effective use of Synergie products

also helps to protect against mould development and

allows ventilation systems to work more efficiently.

Synergie’s airtightness products are also

environmentally friendly. Using no harmful toxins

With these products being used extensively in both

residential and commercial construction projects,

the company carries a large range to cater for all

possible scenarios on a building project in traditional

masonry construction, timber frame construction,

steel frame construction and modular build.

Building companies of all sizes use Synergie to

achieve national building code standards and to

build energy efficient and passive buildings to the

highest of standards. All Synergie’s products are

built in line with European harmonised standards for

energy saving; as well as carry CE Markings, where

required, under the Construction Products Regulation.

Beyond providing the highest quality products,

certified across Europe; Synergie has also garnered

a reputation for impeccable customer service. Its

long tenure in the industry means the company has

a wealth of experience with a variety of different

products and the projects they could be used in.

Utilising this bank of knowledge allows Syngerie to

offer bespoke advice to clients and point them in the

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VIII


Alarm Systems Company of Choice

Smarter safety, simplified: Fircroft Technologies’

ASYRA Wireless Lockdown Alarm System

ith more than 30 years of expertise in fire and

Wsafety signalling, Fircroft Technologies Ltd has

established itself as a UK leader in the design and

manufacture of audible and visual alarm systems.

Based in South Wales, the company delivers both its

own branded solutions and bespoke OEM designs,

combining innovation, reliability, and sustainability in

every product it produces.

In a world where safety demands

are evolving faster than ever,

Fircroft Technologies is

meeting the challenge headon

with a new generation of

wireless alarm solutions.

At the heart of Fircroft’s

reputation is its commitment

to technical excellence. Its

products are designed and

manufactured to the highest

standards, with many certified

to EN54 specifications for fire

safety. Their flagship innovation, the

ASYRA Wireless System, demonstrates

this expertise in action – a dual-channel,

high-integrity wireless alarm platform that provides

dedicated lockdown, fire, and industrial safety

solutions without the need for cabling or expensive

control panels. The ASYRA Wireless System, is

setting new standards for lockdown and emergency

alert applications for construction sites and

temporary buildings.

Dedicated Lockdown Security –

Without the complexity

At the heart of Fircroft’s current focus is the

Lockdown Alarm version of the ASYRA Wireless

System – a dedicated solution purpose-built for

rapid, secure lockdown signalling. Unlike systems

that rely on existing infrastructure, ASYRA operates

as a standalone network, making it fully resilient,

hacker-proof, and independent from other building

systems. Its wireless design means there’s no

need for cabling, enabling installation over a single

weekend – a huge advantage for live sites such as

schools or operational facilities where disruption

must be minimised. The result is a reliable, easy-todeploy

system that enhances on-site safety without

compromise.

Performance and sustainability hand in hand

ASYRA’s high-output signalling technology allows

large areas to be covered with fewer devices,

cutting material use and reducing

environmental impact. Systems can

scale from just two devices to 254

units, with coverage spanning up

to 2km in diameter – ideal for

large campuses, multibuilding

sites, and

open construction

environments.

Seamlessly

linking

systems

together can

provide even

larger system

solutions.

Powered by standard AA and

CR123 batteries with lifespans

of up to four years, the system is

operated by using a mobile phone app

allowing for easy detailed reporting and

routine status monitoring. This streamlined

approach delivers significant savings in both

cost and maintenance, without sacrificing reliability

or system integrity.

Monitoring, integration and control made simple

ASYRA’s extensive fault monitoring ensures

continuous system oversight, offering real-time

reassurance that your network is always fully

operational. Thanks to universal I/O modules, the

system can be easily integrated with existing fire

or security systems if required – providing flexible

options for both standalone and hybrid applications.

For even greater convenience, the ASYRA Android

App allows users to check system status and review

event logs directly from a smartphone, eliminating

the need for expensive control panels and offering a

user-friendly interface for maintenance teams.

A complete wireless safety platform

The full ASYRA Wireless product range includes

Manual Call Points, Detectors, I/O and Fault Modules,

Sounders, and Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) – all

designed to work seamlessly together within one

cohesive system. Beyond lockdown protection,

ASYRA also supports emergency and medical alert

functions, ensuring rapid communication in any

critical situation.

Partnering for safer sites

Fircroft Technologies understands that every site

is different. That’s why they encourage customers

to discuss their specific requirements directly –

whether for a full turnkey installation or a project

managed through an approved local contractor.

Fircroft’s team provides full technical

support, ensuring the same high

standards of reliability

and performance regardless

of who installs the system.

By combining British

manufacturing quality,

cutting-edge wireless

technology, and

decades of specialist

expertise, Fircroft

Technologies continues

to set new standards in

safety system design –

making workplaces, schools,

and public spaces safer,

smarter, and more sustainable.

For more information, please see below:

T 01873 821550

sales@fircrofttech.com

www.fircrofttech.com


IX

Electrical Products

SIMONBOX: Revolutionising

electrical installations

he SIMONBOX IP66 exemplifies

Toutstanding quality and

innovation, setting a new standard

in the industry by addressing the

design challenge of making a

waterproof floor outlet which is easy

to access and easy to use.

Designed for use in hard floor

areas which require occasional

power, data connection, and an IP

protection rating, the SIMONBOX

IP66 plays a significant role in the

advancement of electrical solutions.

For example, its ease of use is

remarkable. There are no lids to

unscrew or extra parts to assemble.

Users simply pop open the lid using

the standard slide or the Allen key

security mechanism. Inside, the

outlet can be fitted with either a

UK 13amp or 5amp socket. When

in use, the outlet meets the IP20

standard, and when closed, it

achieves IP66 protection.

The SIMONBOX is available in

two finishes: brushed stainless steel

and brass. Users have the option

of selecting waterproof sockets,

with choices for a flush floor or a

trimmed box finish. Depending on

the floor type, there are two back

box options: one for screed floors

and another for raised or suspended

floors.

When installed in a concrete floor,

the SIMONBOX is designed to sit

flush with the surrounding surface.

For raised floor installations,

commonly used in decking projects,

the SIMONBOX sits slightly elevated

to prevent water pooling around

it. Internally, the back box features

a self-drain opening for added

protection.

CE and UKCA certified, find

SIMONBOX available via your

local electrical wholesaler or

online at: www.simonbox.co.uk

Get in touch for more

information: info@gromtec.com.

Lighting & Electrical

Newest and brightest

‘Kid’ on the block

eveloped through

Dthe unique

collaboration of

Fisher & Company

and Westcotec is

this ‘Rolls Royce’ of

Belisha Beacons, The

ZebraNova.

Incorporating Fisher

& Company’s super

bright OlympiadIPB

internally illuminated

LED, Zebra Column

and Westcotec’s

market leading

Zebrite LED Beacon,

this brilliant product

brings the very best of

engineering know-how

to the pedestrian road

safety industry.

Excellence in design

and manufacture

ensure a reliable

and energy efficient

Belisha Beacons whilst delivering the

brightest product helping to offer safety

improvements to pedestrians on our

Highways. Already a favourite with

specifiers, the Zebrite top can now be

supplied with an OlympiadIPB LED

Zebra Column – another tried and

The latest version

of Solar Powered

Belisha Beacons

also available from

Fisher & Co, the

SolarisV2-MK4.

Available in full

column version or

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existing post

tested product and the

perfect complement.

Both products are still

available separately

as independent

items but by bringing

them together you

get the very best of

both worlds. We

believe this product

amalgamation offers

specifiers and buyers

exactly what has

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market and offers the

best Belisha Beacon

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Come and see us at

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Available to

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Fisher & Company directly

or via your wholesaler.

For more information from

Fisher & Co., please contact

their Sales Team on:

0333 666 2122 or email:

info@fisherandcompany.co.uk.

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Electrical Products

SIMONBOX: IP66 Waterproof

electrical floor outlet

Over the past 10 years the SIMON IP66 electrical floor box has been

specified and installed in thousands of commercial and domestic

projects throughout the UK.

The new 2025 SIMONBOX range is now available in both a single

and double socket configuration. Fitted with 13amp UK sockets as

standard, the outlet has additional space for a data or a charging

USB port. When closed the unit is watertight allowing hard floor

surfaces to be safely wet washed. The SIMONBOX provides

convenient and accessible socket access in open floor locations

helping to minimise unsightly and dangerous trailing cables.

Available in stainless-steel or black finish its frameless compact

design blends perfectly with any type of flooring. SIMONBOX

end users include John Lewis, NEXT Home and Heathrow &

Gatwick airports.

For more information, please visit: www.simonbox.co.uk

SIMONBOX is available through your Electrical Wholesaler.

What to speak to us? Call: 02038 051752.

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XIII

Safety Consultancy

Make your project possible

CON Safety Consultants Limited offers leading

Dhealth and safety consultancy and construction

statute advice services. The company prioritises

and specialises in the highest levels of informed

and intelligent advice, senior project resource

allocation and compliance assurance. Informed

by industry expertise, DCON Safety Consultants

Limited knows that every project has potential risks,

no matter what its potential benefits, so its team of

highly experienced construction professionals helps

to ensure clients’ statutory conformity.

Upon gaining understanding of the specific needs,

goals and desires of each client and their project,

DCON Safety Consultants Limited is dedicated

to implementing a design and construction

management plan that will meet or exceed these

requirements. And, DCON Safety Consultants

Limited ensures that there is honesty, integrity, trust

and professionalism underpinning every project.

Moreover, the company’s services are centred on

three delivery principles:

■ Maximising Quality: The company

implements proven health, safety and

wellbeing strategies to help clients achieve

high quality and cost-effective work

commensurate with the design of their projects.

■ Minimising Risk: The company effectively

manages design and delivery risk on projects

to match each client’s desired risk level profile.

■ Managing Compliance: The company

relies on its extensive background working

on a wide variety of projects to assist clients

in developing, monitoring and maintaining

compliance performance.

This excellent service would not be possible without

the leadership of Diarmuid Condon, a construction

industry leader who brings unique perspectives

to encourage, support and mentor the abilities

of his colleagues. As a construction professional

with a surveying background and experience

spanning two decades, Diarmuid is emblematic of

DCON Safety Consultants Limited’s commitment to

providing outstanding services to clients.

Diarmuid has contributed his invaluable expertise

to over 400 projects over 20 years, with a client

list including public sector departments, corporate

owners, real estate developers, main contractors,

design professionals and infrastructural bodies.

With this incredible portfolio, Diarmuid is helping

DCON Safety Consultants Limited to become a

leader in health and safety consultancy across the

construction industry.

Key to DCON Safety Consultants Limited’s

services is working as a Project Supervisor for

the Design Process and CDM Advisor in various

sectors across the Irish construction market.

No project is too simple or too complex for the

company’s construction safety consultants, all

of whom are construction professionals with

an average of 20 years’ experience in the

built environment. The ability to maximise this

knowledge and skillset means DCON Safety

Consultants Limited can generate distinctive and

innovative ideas from traditional PSDP service

inputs and outputs.

DCON Safety Consultants Limited also provides

its main contractor clients with intelligent,

practical, and reasonable physical site safety

advice to support compliance and good practice

adherence. Behavioural safety outcomes inform

how the company approaches each solution with

the contractor and their supply chain, identifying

opportunities for improvement.

creation of an environment that embraces health,

safety and wellbeing.

This means DCON Safety Consultants Limited

helps clients to improve their health, safety

and environmental performance; enhance staff

satisfaction thanks to improved performance;

improve risk management and corporate

governance with a clear audit trail; gain confidence

from long-term planning, better sustainability and

performance; and improve overall corporate

reputation, including greater staff satisfaction and

a more efficient procurement and supply chain.

If you are interested in finding out more information

on DCON Safety Consultants Limited’s full range

of excellent services, head to the website or get in

touch directly using the contact details below.

T +353 (0)1 611 1556

diarmuid.condon@dconsafety.com

www.dconsafety.com

To complement this, DCON Safety Consultants

Limited can also help with clients’ health and

safety strategy. Its holistic and integrated

approach can help unlock substantial benefits for

clients by providing a structured, objective and

SMART framework for full optimisation through the

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Leaders in Built Environmental

Safety and Health and

Wellbeing Consultancy

Consulting on various aspects of project design,

constructability and operational lifecycle matters for

local and global commercial clients.

DCON Safety Consultants is committed to understanding the specific

needs, goals, and desires of each individual client and project. Upon

gaining this special understanding, we commit ourselves to the

implementation of a design and construction management plan that will

meet or exceed these requirements. Our foundation for each project is

honesty, integrity, trust, and professionalism.

OUR SERVICES

– DESIGN SUPERVISOR

– PLANNING COMPLIANCE

– CONSTRUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY

– HEALTH & SAFETY STRATEGY

– EXPERT WITNESS

Please visit: www.dconsafety.com

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Tel +44 (0)1792 422818 | hello@playcraftgroup.com

Eco Plastic Products

Recycled plastic educational furniture

maintenance-free outdoor classroom products

sing Recycled Plastic Wood and Recycled Mixed

UPlastic Lumber collected from UK Homes and

Businesses – Eco friendly and Sustainable

Recycled plastic lumber or recycled plastic

wood, is made from taking your waste plastic and

processing it for reuse. 66% less energy is needed

than is required in production of virgin plastic, and it

releases a whopping 250% less carbon dioxide.

We turn this recycled plastic into aesthetically

pleasing, useful products, for the general public,

construction companies, local authorities, educational

institutions and hospitals all over the world.

All our products are recycled as well as being

recyclable.

This is the ideal of recycling. It’s a closed loop.

All the plastic products we use as consumers should

be capable of recycling indefinitely making for a

sustainable future for our children and a cleaner less

toxic environment.

In some cases we also reuse rather than recycle.

For example, we have a Recycled Plastic

Compost Tumbler/Compost Bin – appropriately

named, ‘The Compost Creator.’ For this we reuse

a food grade plastic drum previously used to transport

food products.

Reuse is vastly superior to simply recycling

There is no significant consumption of energy, as there

is no manufacturing process involving heavy use of

energy. We just drill a few holes in the

drum and clean it up as best we can.

Both recycling plastic as well as

reusing it keeps large amounts of plastic waste out of

expensive and now difficult to find landfill.

This results in a lower carbon footprint and reduced

human contribution to global warming and climate

change.

Recycled Mixed Plastic Lumber, recycled HDPE and

recycled polystyrene (which is the primary waste

plastic in our recycled plastic wood or recycled plastic

timber) are what we make all our products out of.

These, often brightly coloured, Recycled plastic

products are extremely durable and attractive.

They will maintain their appearance for many years

to come.

Our highly acclaimed Compost Tumbler, or

Compost Bin, Raised Beds, Garden Planters,

2 and 3 Seater Garden Benches, Sports

Benches, Play Dens, and other Outdoor

Classroom products are not flimsy and light, but

robust and solid enough not to blow away in a gale.

If you would like to pay us a

visit you will be very welcome.

Our manufacturing unit is

in Burnley, Lancashire. We

deliver nationwide, but you

may be nearby and can pop

in to see us. Best to call

01282 861325 first though.

We’re close enough for a visit

if you are in Nelson, Foulridge,

Lane Bottom, Colne, Bradford, Clitheroe, Accrington,

Blackburn, Keighley, Newchurch, Preston, Rochdale,

Huddersfield, Shipley, Dewsbury, Castleford,

Harrogate, Wakefield, Darwen, Leyland, Halifax,

Bacup, Hebden Bridge, Barnoldswick, and West

Yorkshire. Manchester or Bolton are a stone’s throw

away. Come and see our showroom and view these

elegant recycled plastic products close up.

Our plastic wood will amaze you. This recycled

plastic looks and feels like genuine wood but is

superior in design and quality to traditional wood

lumber or timber products.

See Eco-Table and Bench Outdoor

Furniture Set: https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=aAdixaIBHYs

Please visit:

www.kedel.co.uk

Recycled Plastic Educational Furniture Maintenance-

Free Outdoor Classroom Products

Made from 100% British Recycled Plastic

Your own Industrial Design Team

Kedel specialise in developing exclusive and bespoke childrens

outdoor classroom furniture ranges in 100% British recycled

plastic. Whether it’s a one off design, or a full scale production

range, with the aid of the most up to date CAD Software

(Computer Aided Design) and state of the art CNC (Computer

Numerically Controlled) cutting and drilling machinery, our

industrial design team will help bring your ideas to life.

“Learning in the outdoor classroom ignites children’s

creativity. It encourages teamwork and social development

through collaborative activities, offering value across the

curriculum. We’ve seen the most significant improvements

in writing and maths — leading to our best SATs results yet.”

Ann Flannery, Head of Eatock Primary School

What we can offer

From our KitchenPhonics range to Deluxe Raised Beds,

Kedel offer a stunning range of maintenance-free outdoor

classroom products, that act as teaching aids to stimulate

brain development and learning.

The Value of Outdoor Experience

Teachers have told us that children learn much faster from

the stimulating experience of playing outdoors. Recent

research found that in the early years a child’s brain makes

24 million new connections every minute. In fact, 70% of

brain connections change every day from ‘new experience.’

Visit kedel.co.uk

Call 01282 861325

Kedel Ltd, Old Transco Depot, Oswald Street, Burnley, Lancs, BB12 0BY


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Manufacturing

75 years of W J Horrod Ltd

his year, W J Horrod Ltd, an award-winning,

Tfamily-owned business, proudly celebrates 75

years!

Founded in 1950 by brothers William John and

Alex Horrod, W J Horrod Ltd began as a repair

service, leveraging their military engineering

experience. It quickly evolved into a leading

manufacturer of asphalt and bitumen equipment,

as well as civil engineering and highway

maintenance machinery.

Incorporated in 1961, the company was named

after their father William John Horrod Snr, whose

financial support made it possible. Over the years,

it remained a family business, with younger brothers

and later generations taking the helm. Today,

second-generation directors Kim and Terry run the

company, with third-generation apprenticing to

carry on the legacy.

For 75 years, W J Horrod Ltd has been at the

forefront of manufacturing equipment for industrial

solutions. Based in London, the company is widely

recognised as the industry leader

in safety and efficiency.

Horrods thrive on

challenges: continually

developing, designing,

and testing new products

to ensure customers have

the very best machinery

and plant for each project.

Over the years, Horrods has

worked across mainly the ‘building’

industry, but its expertise is not strictly

limited to it. The company has provided

all manner of products for manual

handling, with clients ranging from

the Royal Opera House, to the

QEII Conference centre and

Billingsgate Market. Their

product range is extensive,

and includes everything from

the SwiftMelt Mastic asphalt

mixer to Hotboxes, Hot

Air Rubber

Materials

melters, and

thermoplastic pre

heaters (whiteliners.)

Always at the forefront

of safety, quality and

efficiency, Horrods’

range of services also

include operator training, a

hire service for many

of its products,

consultation

on heating/

decanting of

new materials,

research &

development for

problem solving,

health & safety,

and the ability to collaborate

with Health & Safety Executives.

Terry Horrod Snr truly championed health & safety

and advised HSE on good practices until the early

2000’s. Safety continues to be the watch

word at Horrods today, as many of the

larger products have moving parts using

LPG Propane Gas or electric elements,

and are heating vessels that

produce hot materials.

Working alongside AYM,

Horrods takes safeguarding

very seriously, prioritising safety

alongside quality. Every product

is crafted using the highestquality

components and undergoes

a rigorous design process, including

longevity testing. Additionally, they ensure that

products are easy to service and monitor once

they leave the workshop.

For more information, please contact the

team on the details below:

T 020 8539 5746

https://www.wjhorrod.co.uk

75 Years of Research & Development have

allowed us to hone our expertise and to

produce design and engineering excellence

2 Drum 110 Volt

Electric Agitation

model gas-fired

W J Horrod Ltd has been

manufacturing equipment

for the roofing industry

since 1950. Recognised as

the leading manufacturer

for Safety and Efficiency,

Horrods is a family owned

business based in London,

as it has been for its 75

year existence.

SMS Thermostat

Control Bitumen

Boilers

Swiftmelt Mastic &

Specialist Asphault Mixer

Safety Melt Series 4:

Thermostatically Controlled

Bitumen Boiler

For more information, please visit www.wjhorrod.co.uk

Contact 020 8539 8746 or email kim@wjhorrod.co.uk

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Service Sealing Solutions Ltd –

suppliers of DOYMA products

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd are the sole UK distributor of DOYMA

products. Wherever services are installed through walls, ceilings or

floors, penetrating water may cause damage to buildings. Lack of

attention to the points of entry of pipes and cables into the building

can have serious results: damp cellars, equipment damaged by

water ingress and high repair costs. Service sealing systems ensure

professional and perfect pipe sealing, thus presenting excellent

preventative measures against structural damage. The very best in

German engineering is used to seal penetration points to the wall

to permanently prevent any infiltration of gases and water into the

building, and the duct sealing systems are guaranteed for 25 years.

Service Sealing Solutions supply the full range of products to suit all

situations for power cables, communication cables, pipes and ducts,

and specialising in sealing district heating pipes.

01952 510050 | www.servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

sales@servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

Recommended Supplier Directory

Hinges

Project Management Software

Gold & Wassall have been

manufacturing hinges for over two

centuries, so it’s safe to say we know

what we’re doing.

Our team of experts can design and

manufacture almost any hinge, for

any application.

T 01827 63391

sales@goldwassallhinges.co.uk

www.goldwassallhinges.co.uk

Elevate software can provide

real-time updates, directing

everyone on actions and this

results in the team, prioritising

their time and becoming more

productive.

www.elevate-software.co.uk

Interior & Exterior Furniture

Deep Hole Drilling

BespokeCrete creates custom and

bespoke furniture, outdoor kitchens,

kitchen worktops, waterfall islands,

patio sets, indoor table & bench sets,

coffee tables, baths, sinks and so

much more – that is fully waterproof,

heat, stain and scratch resistant.

T 0800 061 4157

info@bespokecrete.com

www.bespokecrete.com

Our industry-leading customers

around the world rely on UNISIG ®

deep hole drilling technologies for

powerful, productive solutions and

value. We engineer our machines

to handle a complete range of

applications, and support them with

our high level of expertise and service.

www.unisig.com

Safety Consultancy

Sign Plaques & Architectural Castings

DCON Safety Consultants is

committed to understanding

the specific needs, goals, and

desires of each individual client

and project.

T +353 (0)1 611 1556

info@dconsafety.com

dconsafety.com

LEANDER

ARCHITECTURAL

Manufacturers and designers of high

quality fingerpost signs, bandstands,

bespoke canopies, Porte-cochère,

blue plaques, noticeboards, cast

signage, memorial plaques, street

furniture, gazebos and much more.

T 01298 814941

www.leanderuk.com

Portable Buildings

Eco-Friendly Plastic Products

ModCon Cabins provides modern,

affordable and bespoke modular

and portable buildings for a

multitude of situations, each one

carefully crafted from new and used

shipping containers.

T 0333 404 8822

modconcabins.co.uk

Kedel Limited is a family business,

founded on ethical and ecologically

sound principles.

We created our business to

showcase the very best recycled

plastic products, putting green,

sustainable living at the heart of all

our company decisions.

T 01282 861325

www.kedel.co.uk

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Timber

CheckedSafe was developed

to provide simple and

inexpensive compliance

solutions that could be tailored

to any industry.

T 01282 908429

info@checkedsafe.com

www.checkedsafe.com

The Company was founded in

1883 by Louis Vandecasteele. In

those days, wagon making was the

main commercial activity. Desiré

Vandecasteele, son of the founder,

then added a small sawmill.

Contact

T +32 56 43 33 00

vandecasteele.be/en

Machinery

Landscaping Machinery

With 35 years of experience in the

access industry, we will find the

platform most suited for your needs and

supply at the best price achievable.

Independent Access Sales offer

a complete service management

facility throughout the UK.

T 07483 246878

enquiries@iasales.co.uk

iasales.co.uk

Eco Clipper offers large electricpowered

mowers that help field

managers minimise mowing costs

for sports fields. Users report high

productivity gains and appreciate

low maintenance requirements, quiet

operation and the ability to schedule

mowing even under less favourable

mowing conditions, such as early

morning dew and wet autumn.

T +31 (0)6 46 75 35 60

www.ecoclipper.com

Engineering & Consultancy

Waterproofing

Bartels & Vedder is an engineering

firm, specialised in floating and flood

proof buildings and structures.

T +31 (0)6 422 398 53

www.bartelsvedder.nl

TuffStuff ® is the UK’s premium

designer, manufacturer and supplier

of heavy-duty GRP waterproof flat

roofing systems.

T 01977 680250

orders@tuffwaterproofing.co.uk

www.tuffstuff.co.uk

Fixings

Storage

Our Award Winning Solutions are

one of the most cost-effective solutions

to enable the fitting of external

furniture through external wall

insulation and rain screen cladding,

with the added benefit of being

designed specifically for the job.

T 01884 211540

info@swifix.co.uk

www.swifix.co.uk

Wallbed Systems offers a large range

of wallbed hardware designs. We

produce many different styles of

wallbeds and ship all over the world.

Contact Jeremy Waller,

T +44 (0)208 704 5796

jeremy.waller@

wallbedsystems.co.uk

www.wallbedsystems.co.uk


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DIY Hardware

Four decades of fastening

excellence

s an industry-leading supplier of

Ascrews, fixings, and fasteners,

ScrewShop proudly serves the DIY,

hardware, building, joinery, and

furniture manufacturing sectors, and

has built a strong reputation from a

solid foundation of uncompromising

quality, exceptional customer service,

and extensive industry expertise.

ScrewShop is the online evolution of

N E Fasteners, which proudly

celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier

this year. Founded in 1985 by Nigel

Elliott as a small family business, the

company has grown into a highly

successful and trusted name within the

fasteners industry. With a reputation

built on reliability and a loyal customer

base, ScrewShop continues to uphold

the values that have sustained the

business for over four decades.

ScrewShop is also the home of its own

branded trade used screw ranges in

Rhino and Turboqwik, but also has

the capabilities to partner with major

brands to offer a vast range of products

for any job.

Stocking over 100 product ranges and

thousands of products, ScrewShop has

a diverse range of both its own brands

alongside products from well-respected

suppliers. What’s more, ScrewShop

understands the importance of costeffectiveness

without compromising

on quality, which is why it will not be

beaten for price, and rivals some of the

industry’s top contenders.

One NEW product now available

from ScrewShop is Spectre Advanced

Timber Fixing Screws, which have a

flat head and are ideal for roofing and

securing sheet metal. ScrewShop also

have a large range of Fixing Kits, that

provide a comprehensive solution for

all your fastening needs that include

screws, plugs, anchors, and other

essential fixings.

With Nigel’s son Matt Elliott now

named as Managing Director, the

company is always looking to innovate

and evolve, and this includes searching

for the latest and newest products.


please see below:

T 0121 5598866

sales@screwshop.co.uk

https://screwshop.co.uk

SCREWS • FIXINGS • FASTENERS

BRACKETS • FOAMS • SEALANTS

ADHESIVES • AND MORE

THE HOME OF

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Storage Solutions

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Industrial Gas Cleaning & Thermal Systems Odour

ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd cleans up

he ERG group has over 40 years’ experience

Tand operates through three divisions. The

powerhouse of the group is the first of these, ERG

(Air Pollution Control) Ltd. This division has highly

qualified and experienced teams of chemical,

mechanical and electrical engineers who,

together with project managers and procurement

professionals, design and supply bespoke gas

scrubbing systems and odour control plants to

meet their clients’ requirements.

ERG solves the full spectrum of gas cleaning

challenges facing its clients; whether it is a

requirement to remove foul odours from air

under ambient conditions prior to release into

the atmosphere, right up to scrubbing streams

of process gasses at high temperatures, high

pressures, or in explosive environments to remove

toxic or aggressive pollutants. The level of technical

sophistication and bespoke engineering content

in each project is specific to the clients’ needs,

with industrial applications typically demanding

the highest level.

The commercial driver leading clients to invest in ERG’s

systems might be a pressing requirement to comply

with government regulations or with the emission limits

set in an operating licence issued by an appropriate

agency. For other clients, ERG’s expertise is often

sought to clean up gas streams that form an integral

part of the client’s production process. For example, in

the green energy sector ERG’s systems purify biogas

or syngas that they have generated, so that the client’s

process runs more efficiently with lower pollution

levels. In some cases, ERG’s gas cleaning systems

can even generate by-products, which become

value added saleable side-streams.

Based in West Sussex, ERG has grown its business

strongly over the years to build up a global sales

network and client base.

An office in Jordan services ERG’s business

throughout the Middle East region, and is fully

staffed with design engineers, project managers

and local sales managers. A satellite sales office

in Dubai completes the Middle East structure.

Finally, the group includes ERG APC Maintenance

Ltd. This division’s mission is to provide servicing

and maintenance support to customers throughout

the lifetime of their air pollution control system.

Service can be provided under contract to include

a routine preventative maintenance servicing

schedule designed to maintain system performance.

Alternatively, maintenance can be provided on an

ad hoc basis as and when required.

ERG (Plastic Fabrication) Ltd is the manufacturing

division for the group and specialises in the

high-quality custom fabrication of tanks, vessels,

pipework and ducting from GRP and composite

plastic materials, and which are used in the

systems designed by ERG (Air Pollution Control).

ERG (Plastic Fabrication) Ltd also welcomes

commissions direct from 3rd party customers. It

has a vast arsenal of services to offer clients, and

has specialist experience in manufacturing using

a wide range of plastic materials including uPVC,

cPVC, Polypropylene, PVDF, and other speciality

plastics for harsh environments such as ECTFE.

All three-company divisions are now based in

superb new purpose-built office and factory facilities

in West Sussex, which were completed in 2021.

Having all divisions on the same site significantly

enhances working efficiency, design quality,

production quality, and production capacity.

For more information, please contact

ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd at:

T 01403 290000

Middle East Office +962 6515 9021

info@ergapc.co.uk

www.ergapc.co.uk


UK Distributors of Heat Pumps

and Air Conditioning Systems

Gamma R290 Heat

Pumps 6-50kW

i-290 Heat Pump Range

R290 Gas

i-290 0106/0109/0112/0115/0118/0121/0123/0125/0127

Key Features

ä Inverter Monoblock.

ä Single solution for heating, cooling and hot water

production.

ä Unique design integrates advanced technical

solutions and modern aesthetics.

ä The i-290 range is available in 9 sizes, with power

between 6kW and the 27kW.

ä MAXA’s i-290 heat pumps are designed to

ä generate high water temperature even in the

harshest conditions.

ä Made in Italy.

ä Market leading SCOP’s.

ä 3 year Manufacturer’s warranty. For information

about extended warranties contact ESS.

Visit www.essaircon.com

Contact 0845 880 5862

Heating & Cooling Systems Company of Choice

How ESS is

transforming

commercial heating

and cooling

n this issue of Industrial Solutions, we are pleased

Ito feature ESS Air Con as our Heating & Cooling

Systems Company of Choice.

Established in 2000, ESS has evolved from a specialist

HVAC distributor into the UK’s leading supplier of

commercial heat pump systems. Partnering with global

brands such as Samsung and Panasonic, alongside

innovative manufacturers including Maxa and Volta,

ESS delivers tailored, high-performance solutions

to meet the complex needs of modern commercial

environments.

The demand for heat pumps across commercial and

industrial sectors continues to accelerate, driven by

the global push toward decarbonisation and net zero

targets. In both the UK and Europe, government policy

and corporate sustainability commitments are reshaping

the heating landscape. As organisations transition

away from gas and other fossil-fuel systems, ESS

stands at the forefront – providing efficient, low-carbon

alternatives that enable businesses to reduce emissions,

cut operating costs, and future-proof their operations.

Over recent months, ESS has intensified its focus

on deploying large-scale heat pump systems for

commercial and industrial properties – including

offices, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.

With a deep understanding of the operational

demands and environmental challenges unique

to these sectors, ESS helps organisations enhance

building energy performance and transition seamlessly

to low-carbon heat pump technology. In doing so, the

company enables clients to cut energy costs, improve

efficiency, and meet their ESG and sustainability

commitments.

In the industrial and logistics sectors, the shift is

already underway. Businesses operating lowtemperature

industrial processes, distribution

centres, and temperature-controlled warehouses are

increasingly investing in large heat pump systems –

achieving measurable gains in energy efficiency, longterm

cost reduction, and carbon footprint reduction.

Maxa Heat Pumps represent one of ESS’s most

recent strategic partnerships, bringing cutting-edge

heating and cooling technology from Italy to the UK.

Manufactured by the Ferroli Group, Maxa products

are imported and distributed across the UK, offering

industrial, commercial, and residential clients highperformance

climate control solutions.

Founded in 1992 by Luciano Tredicesimo Ferroli,

the company has grown into one of Italy’s top five

heat pump manufacturers and a leading player in

the domestic air conditioning sector. Today, Maxa

is recognised globally for its expertise in residential,

commercial, and industrial air conditioning solutions.

At the core of Maxa’s mission are environmental

comfort, sustainable growth, and ecological

responsibility. These values underpin every stage of

their design and production processes, ensuring that

each system delivers efficiency, reliability, and longterm

value.

Maxa’s versatile portfolio of heating and cooling

solutions can be applied across a wide range of

environments – from domestic homes and commercial

offices to public facilities – whether for new-build

projects or retrofits. With a comprehensive selection

of heat pumps, Maxa provides reliable, adaptable

solutions tailored to every installation requirement.

Through ESS, these advanced systems can be supplied

and installed wherever high-quality climate control

is needed – from cold, temperate environments to

tropical conditions – ensuring environmental comfort

and human wellbeing wherever they are deployed.

ESS is also recognised for its deep expertise and

extensive product knowledge across a wide range of

air source heat pumps and air conditioning systems.

Companies looking to transition to advanced heating

and cooling solutions often face the challenge of

sourcing skilled installers and maintenance engineers.

ESS recognises that integrating new systems into

commercial buildings – particularly older properties

– can be complex. That’s why the company invests

heavily in customer support and comprehensive

training programs.

A key challenge across the industry is the shortage

of qualified installers and technical expertise.

ESS addresses this through its ongoing installer

training programs for heat pumps, equipping

professionals with the skills needed to optimise

system performance. By partnering with businesses,

ESS ensures that organisations get the maximum

efficiency and reliability from their heating and

air conditioning systems.

Its highly skilled technical team supports both complex

industrial installations and standard commercial

applications, ensuring businesses benefit from

seamless access to the latest high-performance,

energy-efficient technologies. Through strong

partnerships with leading brands such as Maxa,

ESS consistently delivers cutting-edge solutions to

the UK market.

Beyond supply, ESS provides end-to-end support,

including pre-sales consultations, expert system

design guidance, comprehensive after-sales technical

assistance, and some of the industry’s most respected

ongoing training programs. With a strong commitment

to low-carbon and eco-friendly solutions, ESS is

helping businesses – one heat pump at a time –

to achieve and exceed their net zero and

ESG objectives.


T 0845 880 5862

sales@essaircon.com

https://essaircon.com


Asset Management & Facilities Management

Smarter job scheduling

he Telecetera team carry a

Tgreat depth of experience

that comes unrivalled in

the tech sector. Originally

providing early mobile phone

billing software, as well as

software development services,

25 years ago, the company

released its first IT solution

for the mobile workforce

management and field service software sectors.

Telecetera software replaces paper forms,

spreadsheets, and legacy software with modern

Enterprise Applications and Mobile Apps. One of its

most popular products is its Connect Software, which

is used by hundreds of clients daily, to schedule and

track jobs that mobile operatives work on.

The Connect product is trusted across a wide range

of industries and professions, including property

maintenance teams, facilities managers, housing

associations, telecom installers, retail maintenance

teams, air conditioning engineers, emergency call-out

contractors, and many other trades.

Connect offers an easy and efficient way to assign

jobs and co-ordinate tasks across your entire

workforce. With the combined power of the Scheduler

and Mobile App, your team receives real-time job

updates and data – keeping everyone connected

and informed.

The product features a clean, modern interface

that’s simple to navigate and built with the latest

technologies. Say goodbye to mountains of

paperwork – Connect enables a fully paperless

maintenance and service operation, so you won’t

need forms or spreadsheets ever again.

Connect also includes a

powerful, intelligent Job

Scheduling engine that ensures

the right operative, with the

right skills and materials, arrives

at the right location at the right

time. Its fast-routing capabilities,

powered by Microsoft Azure

Maps, help optimise travel

routes and minimise time spent

on the road. Simply select a group of operatives and

a list of jobs – Connect’s AI-driven scheduling will

automatically plan and assign tasks for you.

ConnectManager seamlessly sends all updates to an

intuitive Mobile App – ConnectMobile. The Connect

product consists of ConnectManager aka ‘the

scheduler’ and ConnectMobile, the mobile app, which

allows your Engineers to upload photos of the job and

assets, while automatically recording time spent on-site.

In addition, Connect offers open APIs, allowing

seamless integration with third-party systems – with

no vendor lock-in. Telecetera also offers complete

flexibility with no enforced minimum contract terms,

giving customers the freedom to switch to alternative

platforms if their needs evolve or if they are acquired

by an organisation using a different solution.

Communications and collaboration are two of

Telecetera’s core values, “We answer the phone,

work in the office full-time, and respond to ideas

and suggestions from clients about how the product

could be improved,” stated Steven Borwell-Fox,

Managing Director.


T 01905 612220

https://telecetera.co.uk

Your Field Service Management Software solution

For the team at Telecetera, IT, mobile workforce management, and field service

software are lifelong passions. When we released our first IT solution 25 years

ago, mobile phones were still a novelty; they certainly didn’t fit in your pocket!

Our depth of experience sets us apart from the competition, giving us an

intuitive grasp of the ways that mobile field service software can be used

to improve performance right field service management software for your

organisation.

Field Service Management Software

Once you have introduced a field service management software solution it will

quickly become a critical part of how your organisation operates.

Job Management & Tracking

Connect is technically robust, well proven, and it works – as proven by all our

existing customers in numerous sectors.

telecetera.co.uk | +44 (0)1905 612220

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Solutions Provider Company of Choice

The UK’s number

one sealing

solutions provider

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd provide

a number of different sealing

solutions across the UK to both the public

and private sectors. As the sole UK

distributor for the sealing industry’s top

manufacturers; DOYMA and HKD,

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd specialises

in high-quality service duct sealing systems

for utility services and watertight seals.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd has the

exclusive rights to distribute DOYMA

products in the UK. DOYMA stands

on the front line when it comes to the

development of innovative, practical

solutions for sealing and fire systems.

Providing the very best in German

engineering, DOYMA is used to seal

penetration points in walls and floors to

permanently prevent any infiltration of

gases and water into the building. All

DOYMA products are designed to solve

all watertight duct sealing requirements,

prevent against structural damage and

incorporate rubber mouldings that ensure

all gas and watertight features.

Demanding building types, such as power

plants, large industrial plants, reservoirs or

airports, often require highly specialised

custom-made constructions. They place

high demands on the fact that building

penetrations such as cables and pipe work

need to be permanently sealed. In the case

of extraordinary pipe dimensions or special

thermal, chemical or physical requirements,

sealing systems in the form of a special

construction are the required solution.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd has a

large range of DOYMA products that

come with a 25-year warranty. DOYMA

product brochures are available on the

website and include products that have

been supplied to some of the UK’s largest

projects such as HS2 and Kings Cross in

London. DOYMA has recently released its

new generation Curaflex Nova ® gaskets,

which are the perfect solution for any

professional tradesman instantly looking

to solve sealing problems and can be

adapted to multiple applications.

Service Sealing Solutions also supplies

HKD products, which are now owned

by DOYMA. HKD manufacture a large

range of pipe sealing systems and

service conduits that are guaranteed to

withstand up to four bars pressure. HKD

systems have a sealing solution for service

Husband and wife team, Jim & Tina have

recently visited DOYMA in Germany to

find out about the innovative products that

DOYMA have been developing

conduits cast into concrete without the

sleeves. They are supplied and ready to

use, requiring no site preparation work

prior to installation. With options such

as KE Socketless service conduits, KG

Wall Ducts and Floor Ducts, together

with KG Twin Sockets for installation in

pump sumps, HKD products are ideal for

situations where suitability for thin-walled

concrete structures is vital.


please see below:

T 01952 510050

www.servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

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Logistics

Your worldwide freight and

logistics partner since 1870

Our mission, quite simply is to satisfy the international freight and

supply chain needs of our clients. This has remained a constant

ambition since our foundation in 1870.

We continue to take pride in providing a professional and awardwinning

portfolio of services that are reliable, time/cost-effective,

and tailored to the unique requirements of our customers. As one of

the first Customs – Authorised Economic Operators in Europe, our

focus on service, compliance and supply chain security has been

acknowledged as market-leading.

Davies Turner Rotherham offer many unique ways to arrange your

shipping requirements. If you have something out of the ordinary,

requires special licences, needs packing, heavy lifting or anything out

of the 'normal,' contact our Rotherham office who will never refuse to

quote on something unusual and will always take on the challenge.

Contact Us

Catering for all your freight needs

www.daviesturner.com/services/specialist/project-cargo

T 01709 529709 | F 01709 529710

Email rotherhamsales@daviesturner.co.uk

Odour Control & Biogas Cleaning Units

+44 (0)1450 420017

www.anuacleanair.co.uk

Leader in Odour Control and Biogas

Cleaning Units

Anua Clean Air International offers proven, patented clean air bio-technologies,which

provide best-in-class process performance with the lowest utility and life cycle costs.

Anua Clean Air International manufactures and installs Mónafil, Mónashell and CrumRubber

biofiltation systems. These are patented proven systems for the treatment of municipal and

industrial odour and VOC air emissions.

Mónashell – Mónafil – CrumRubber – Mónasorb – Skid Mounted Odour Control Units –

Media Replacements – OCU Health Checks


CAMB MACHINE KNIVES

“A A Cut Above the Rest”

QUALITY IS OUR GUIDING PRINCIPAL

With over 34 years of experience supplying the machine knives industry. CAMB Machine Knives was established

in the UK in 1989 and aimed to provide consistently high quality knives and service to a broad range of industry

sectors. Based on these guiding principals, CAMB Machine Knives has flourished and grown throughout Europe,

USA in 25 countries worldwide establishing a reputation for high quality products and service.

SCALLOPED MICROTEETH KNIVES

Scalloped microteeth knives, also referred to as micro-serrations. They are used in the poultry industry. Our

design of micro-teeth allows for the knives to be re-sharpened while offering the same wear rate as OE knives.

We are also able to offer our microteeth on other knives including straight knives.

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KNIVES FOR INDUSTRY – WE’LL SUPPLY IT

Our range includes many types of blades, but not limited to:

CIRCULAR KNIVES

GRANULATOR KNIVES

POULTRY KNIVES

RAZOR BLADE KNIVES

STRAIGHT KNIVES

TOOTHED KNIVES TRAY FORM KNIVES TOP/BOTTOM KNIVES ZIG ZAG KNIVES

CAMB MACHINE KNIVES INTERNATIONAL LTD

Tel: 01454 322178 | Fax: 01454 321172

Email: sales@camb-knives.co.uk

www.camb-knives.co.uk

MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MACHINE KNIVES TO ALL INDUSTRIES

Maintenance in Balance

CMServices Global Ltd: At

the heart of Industry 5.0

or many industries, whilst Industry 4.0 is still

Fdominating with advancements in automation,

smart systems, robotics, big data analytics, AI, machine

learning and of course, the Internet of Things (IoT),

the focus for others is already on Industry 5.0. Defined

by the European Union as ‘placing the wellbeing of

the worker at the centre of the production process and

using new technologies to provide prosperity beyond

jobs and growth while respecting the production limits

of the planet.’ In short, we are shifting from economic

values to societal ones and embracing sustainability.

Condition monitoring is an important aspect of both

Industry 4.0 and 5.0 through the real-time tracking

of machine functionality but with the added bonus

of predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics

across a whole system.

AI now brings automated processing with faultless

accuracy, through seamless analysis of huge chunks of

data in real-time and identifying patterns proactively,

before a problem arises, such as pump cavitation. This

importantly allows on-site engineers to schedule checks

and repairs before a more costly machine failure or

malfunction occurs, later down the line, contributing

to the five Rs of the circular economy: reduce, reuse,

repair, refurbish and recycle.

CMServices Global Ltd is a market-leading

consultancy, offering AI condition monitoring to

diverse sectors from marine and offshore, automotive,

manufacturing, food and beverage, postal sorting

through to chemical, oil and gas. For decades, the

annual scheduling of manual maintenance has been

standard practice but with the advent of AI monitoring,

irregularities can be identified through early warning

prevention: smart analysis of sensor data and the

comparison to standard historical data.

The Maintenance in Balance (MiB) software service

from CMServices Global Ltd brings Machine Learning

and AI together to provide diagnostic support for

assets, through condition monitoring techniques that

identify irregularities and provide further diagnostic

guidance.

The MiB asset condition assessment software provides

a cutting-edge, integrated platform for foresighted ship

machinery maintenance and furthermore, drastically

reduces inspection and maintenance costs, up to £500

thousand per ship annually. Predictive fault monitoring

can decrease ship downtime from 7 to 1.5 days. With

existing shipping delays due to geopolitical conditions

in the Red Sea and Panama Canal, this is welcome

news for the shipping industry.

That’s not all: MiB helps shipping vessels meet

compliant seaworthy regulations, giving quality

assurance across the board. The real genius of MiB

is it supplies an extra layer of real-time prescriptive

maintenance outputs, based on accurate condition

and systems performance data and provides

next-level operational performance across safety,

regulatory, environmental and business areas.

With rising costs, the annual lifecycle costs of

operating one ship amounts to a staggering £60

million and a third of the annual budget is spent on

repair and maintenance, to keep ships buoyant and

operational. Research has found that as much as 60%

of all maintenance is in fact wholly unnecessary and

can even cause more issues going forward.

It’s no wonder then that MiB is in demand and when

we spoke to Simon, he said CMServices Global Ltd

was committed to ‘eight separate current pilot projects’

across cruise liners, container ships and oil and

gas industries, alongside a tender process in power

generation for three in Europe and two in the UK.

For more information on MiB and other

services, across any sector, please see the

website below:

T +44 (0)7422 079140

https://cmservicesglobal.com

MAINTENANCE IN BALANCE, THE ONLY SOFTWARE YOU’LL EVER NEED!

MiB is a product/service that builds in diagnostic support for multiple assets via Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

MiB incorporates the diagnostic knowledge of expert diagnosticians in the conventions of mature condition monitoring techniques and

aligns this with AI functionality to identify true outliers and then offer meaningful diagnostic advice.

As more assets are managed remotely and fewer onboard personnel are sufficiently experienced to deal with all scenarios, it is becoming

clear that a marriage of technology and experience is needed to balance the equation.

Objectives

Using our asset condition assessment software MIB, we will create an integrated software platform for undertaking prescriptive

maintenance on your ship’s machinery, structures, and auxiliary systems. This will be achieved by using data from existing condition

monitoring, diagnostic sensors and systems, the implementation of advanced predictive analytics and the integration of a maintenance

actions/prescription database.

Based upon advanced, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning algorithms MIB will prescribe, the most appropriate maintenance strategy in

real-time for every asset under its control, based on the subtle but pre-alarm indications of emerging faults that will occur at a future time.

Specific objectives of MIB are to:

ä Establish the monitoring and maintenance needs of each vessel

ä Specify the software platform parameters based on each vessel’s requirements

ä Deploy our intelligent monitoring software module

ä Integrate the module into the MIB platform and provide routine updates to the crew

View the MIB interview on YouTube

Please visit: maintenance-in-balance.com or contact UK: +44 (0)7422 079140 or Baltic: +370 (8)652 99978


Recommended Supplier Directory

Biogas & Ventilation

Farming

Specialising in quality equipment

for tank storage, process safety, and

fluid transfer, we offer dedicated

maintenance and expert technical

support. Rooted in our commitment

to you and the environment, we

champion emission reduction and

quantification, merging efficiency

with ecological accountability.

T +44 (0)1726 844707

info@assentech.co.uk

www.assentech.co.uk

A small 18-acre working family farm

in the market town of Oakham, the

county town of Rutland, England’s

smallest county.

T 01572 722122

admin@rutlandfarmpark.co.uk

www.rutlandfarmpark.co.uk

Roofing

UK Machinery

We have been at the forefront to design,

innovate and manufacture materials

and products to make buildings and

flat roofs watertight. As the world

above and below the roof is constantly

changing, so do we to adapt and offer

sustainable, durable and easy-toinstall

roofing and facade systems.

T +44 (0)1623 627285

info.uk@ccm-europe.com

www.ccm-europe.com/gb

Machine Operators – Software Engineers

– Electronic and Hydraulic Engineers

We have an excellent skill force and

team to back up our sales with 24/7

Support Network.

Over 35 Years if experience.

T 01482 420491

info@machinesupplies.co.uk

www.machinesupplies.co.uk

Marine, Offshore, Chemical, Oil & Gas

Noise & Vibration Measurement

MiB is a product/service that

builds in diagnostic support

for multiple assets via Machine

Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

T +44 (0)7422 079140

simon.edmondson@

cmservicesglobal.co.uk

maintenance-in-balance.com

We manufacture and supply

high-quality acoustic measurement

instrumentation. Cirrus Research

is dedicated to the prevention and

eradication of noise-induced hearing

loss and environmental noise pollution.

T +44 (0)1723 891655

https://cirrusresearch.com

Metal Improvements

Industrial Applications

A Grupo Antolin Company

Curtiss-Wright surface technologies

provides customers a single-source solution

and point of contact for all their controlled

material surface treatments, supporting

their requirements through our global

network of over 70 worldwide facilities

and on-site field teams, improving and

reducing turnaround times and costs.

T +44 (0)1635 279621

eurosales@cwst.com

www.cwst.co.uk

Working with light since 1931, CML

is the market leader in the field of

miniature lighting for signalisation.

As one of the first companies to

introduce LED lamps, nearly 30

years ago, CML is now the supplier

with the broadest range of miniature

lighting products in the world.

T +44 (0)1284 714700

uksales@cml-it.com

https://cml-it.com/en

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Motor Technology

Air Pollution Control Systems

Your B2B partner for customized

electric motors – trusted since 1927

As a German manufacturer, we offer

individual motor solutions worldwide.

Our quick adaptations and

customized designs up to 25MW and

13.8kV ensure the smooth operation

of your industrial machinery.

T +44 (0)1664 500844

info@menzelgb.co.uk

http://menzel-motors.com

Providing specialist industrial air

pollution control, gas treatment and

odour control packages – turnkey

supply of the complete system: design,

supply, installation and commissioning

– all backed by a process guarantee.

T 01403 290000

info@ergapc.co.uk

www.ergapc.co.uk

Deep Hole Drilling

Electrical Products

Our industry-leading customers around

the world rely on UNISIG ® deep hole

drilling technologies for powerful,

productive solutions and value. We

engineer our machines to handle a

complete range of applications, and

support them with our high level of

expertise and service.

T +49 (0)7125 9687590

https://unisig.com

The SIMONBOX IP66 watertight

floor box is designed for use in hard

floor areas which require occasional

power and data connection and an

IP protection rating. Typical ip66

waterproof floor box installations

include Department Stores, Airports,

Train Stations and Car showrooms.

T 0203 286 7949

simonbox.co.uk

Sealing Solutions

Measurement Applications

Service Sealing Solutions are the

sole UK distributor for the sealing

industry’s top manufacturers;

DOYMA and HKD.

Contact

T 01952 510050

www.servicesealingsolutions.

co.uk

Interface Force Measurements Ltd is

the master distributor for Interface

load cells in the UK, Ireland, Middle

East and North Africa. While we are

separate companies, our interests

and values are closely aligned in a

long-term commercial relationship

spanning over 30 years.

T +44 (0)1344 776666

interfaceforce.co.uk

Emission Monitoring & Gas Control

Hand Protection

ECO PHYSICS AG offers innovative

analytical solutions for measurement

tasks in the fields of environment,

health and process control.

T +41 55 220 22 22

info@ecophysics.com

www.ecophysics.com

Manosun hand protection want

to bring a change to the enduser

experience in selecting and

buying industrial gloves, gauntlets

and sleeves (PPE).

Contact

T +44 (0)191 300 8699

sales@manosun.co.uk

www.manosun.co.uk


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join the spooky scavenger hunt, tiptoe through the creepy woods, play ghoulishly

good games, and show off your best fancy dress!

Please visit www.rutlandfarmpark.co.uk

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