PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ROUND-UP
Clearing the air
a free training course shows
how to avoid loose ends when
homes go airtight.
Don’t get left behind. there’s
no escaping that by 2016,
every new home built in the
uK must emit zero carbon if it
is to comply with government
legislation. building airtight
homes will help achieve this, but at what cost? every Wednesday,
itho Ventilation holds a FRee training day at its head office in burton
on trent to address issues of airtightness and to discuss mechanical
ventilation as a solution.
including three, one-hour CPD accredited courses, product
demonstrations and question and answer sessions on every key
topic covered, the training day runs from 10.00am–3.30pm. it’s an
opportunity for industry professionals to keep informed on legislation,
design considerations, installation and recent advancements in
product development.
London Zoo opts for
“We cover legislative documents, best practice guides and the SaP
appendix Q database in detail,” says Derek Guy, general manager at
itho Ventilation. “More importantly though, we explain how to develop electric E-Z-Go
a ventilation strategy that exploits, rather than compromises the
capabilities of today’s technology as bad planning and uninformed
ZSl london Zoo has recently purchased an electric e-Z-Go Xi-875
installation can seriously affect system performance”.
light industrial vehicle complete with cab for general duties around the
200-acre site of london’s famous attraction in Regent’s Park. the
Free WiFi is available to delegates and refreshments and a buffet
vehicle was purchased from the esher branch of local dealer ernest
lunch are also provided.
Doe & Son. e-Z-Go is a textron inc (nYSe: tXt) company.
n www.itho.co.uk
Grounds manager, Dave bassington, who heads a team of 25
cleaning and driving staff said: “this electric powered utility vehicle fits
in with the ZSl environmental policy as we move towards a greener
cleaning fleet. not only will it be used for litter collection duties, it will
PVC Eco Hoardings
also move clinical waste, stores, stationery and H&S equipment
around the facility.”
the e-Z-Go Xi-875 is powered by a 48-volt electric motor, which
eco Hoardings was created in response to the huge waste of wood
is emissions free at the point of use. it features an onboard charger,
and wood-based products in the construction industry.
which simply plugs into a standard electric socket for overnight
traditionally, hoardings placed around construction sites are
recharging and an automated battery filling system for ease of
made from wood and plywood which weathers quickly, tends to
maintenance. it also has a safety beacon and emits a permanent
shatter when dismantled and generally ends up as land fill. Wooden
audible warning in order that it can used in the vicinity of members of
hoardings also require painting and repainting on a regular basis
the public who are visiting the zoo.
during the life of the building project.
“ZSl is in the process of iSo14001 accreditation, the international
eco Hoardings offers a sustainable alternative made from recycled
environmental management system,” added bassington. “We are
PVC. the boards are easy to handle, solid and secure, long lasting,
very impressed with the Xi-875 and have ordered two more for
reusable and recyclable. they come in a range of colours and do
delivery in January. they will both be flatbed vehicles with drop sides
not require painting and the finish is an ideal surface onto which
and one will have a dedicated ladder rack.”
graphics can be directly printed or vinyl posters attached.
ernest Doe & Sons have a longstanding relationship with ZSl
We have also developed an innovative demountable, free standing having supplied the zoo with iseki compact tractors for the past seven
frame system to support the hoarding that has withstood winds of years.
80 mph. this frame and fixing system is also fully recyclable. “We have always received excellent service from Does, so when
Work is proceeding on a new, more flexible frame system, a more we were looking for this type of vehicle, they were one of our primary
rigid board made from supermarket waste and another made contacts. after evaluating the machine we have taken it on a contract
from hard plastic waste such as electrical products. other ranges hire basis with a full maintenance package. this gives us known costs
of hoarding are being developed using waste plastic, supermarket
over the period of the leasing period,” he concluded.
waste and plastic bags.
e-Z-Go is a subsidiary company of textron inc, a $13.2 billion
the company is also
multi-industry company operating in 34 countries with approximately
looking at developing
44,000 employees. the company leverages its global network of
the range of hoarding
aircraft, defence and intelligence, industrial and finance businesses to
systems using recycled
provide customers with innovative solutions and services.
tyres and recycled
textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such
concrete.
as bell Helicopter, Cessna aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex,
lycoming, e-Z-Go, Ransomes, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, textron
n
www.ecohoardings.
Systems and textron Financial Corporation.
co.uk
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www.textron.com
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