INDUSTRY NEWS


Ancon focuses on low energy solutions


Ancon, a leading UK manufacturer of stainless steel masonry support and restraint fixings, teamed up with the country’s largest brick manufacturer, Ibstock, to present a range of sustainable and low energy


construction solutions at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition. A new version of the company’s ground- breaking ultra-low thermal conductivity TeploTie was launched at the show, which features a stainless


steel L-shaped upstand for connecting to steel, concrete or timber frames. This new tie was displayed alongside the original TeploTie and other stainless steel wire ties from the company’s extensive range of thermally efficient cavity wall ties. Also on show was Ancon’s range of thermally insulated connectors, designed to maintain structural integrity while minimising heat


UK Worker of the Year winner


Judi James, 53, a farmer from Littlebreddy in Dorchester, was made the happiest woman in Britain on the 17th of January as she received the keys to her brand new Suzuki after winning the Dickies sponsored competition, UK Worker of the Year 2013. Judi James was crowned UK Worker of the Year 2013 at the gala event at Reading’s Madjeski stadium in October, after wowing the audience with her drive, commitment and passion for farming. It was the first time organisers had left the choice of winner to the audience, who voted live on the night for their favourite, after seeing a video of each finalist working and listening to them being interviewed on stage. Judi had a life-long ambition to work in agriculture and six years ago decided farming was going to be her future career path. After initially working briefly at John Barker’s Longlands


loss at balcony locations. Standard solutions are available for concrete-to-concrete, steel-to-concrete and steel-to-steel applications. Other Ancon products on display included thermal breaks for masonry support systems. Stainless steel bed joint reinforcement and windposts were also featured, which benefit from the same low thermal conductivity, 100% recyclability and long, maintenance-free service life associated with all of the company’s market leading stainless steel products. Ancon technical experts were on hand to discuss CE-compliant fixing systems for a full range of building types and designs. More than 130 years of manufacturing experience, substantial technical resources and


multiple awards for new product development, including the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, mean that Ancon is uniquely positioned to deliver practical, cost-effective fixing solutions for virtually any application. For further information please telephone 0114 275 5224, email info@ancon.co.uk or visit www.ancon.co.uk


Farm, Judi has gradually become more involved in the agriculture sector, setting up her own veal business as well as now working full time on a beef and arable unit. UK Worker of the Year is a national competition sponsored by Dickies, the well-renowned workwear brand, that recognises and rewards excellence in the UK workforce. UK Worker of the Year is a free to enter competition and is open to anyone who works in the UK aged 17 or over. For further information please visit www.workeroftheyear.com


Crown invests to support future growth


Crown, one of the world’s largest materials handling companies, is expanding its activities in Germany with three new investments intended to enhance customer service throughout Europe – new EMEA headquarters in Feldkirchen near Munich, expanded production facilities in Roding, Bavaria, and a new Parts & Service Centre in Pliening near Munich. Since last year, the company has expanded its presence in Europe, opening service and distribution centres in Spain (Madrid), Austria (Vienna) and Italy (Milan). Ken Dufford, Crown's Vice President, Europe, said: “A high level of innovation is an important factor for our continued growth. In 2012 alone, we launched nine new products, and these new investments are creating the urgently-needed capacities to meet the growing needs of our customers for viable solutions designed to advance productivity and reduce costs.” For further information please visit www.crown.com


CO safe campaign


A joint campaign by Sprue Safety Products and the Gis A Hug Foundation to keep more people safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) in Northern Ireland is gathering pace, with over thirty wholesalers and merchants across the region already signed up. Sprue is donating one CO alarm to the charity for every 20 FireAngel CO-9XT carbon monoxide alarms


sold from participating wholesalers in the Province. Brian Trueman, area specification manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be joining forces with Gis A Hug in this campaign and we’re delighted with the great response we’ve had already from the trade.” The FireAngel CO-9XT is ideal for providing early warning of the presence of carbon monoxide.For further information please telephone 07795 39 5713, or visit www.sprue.com or www.fireangel.co.uk


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