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why our production processes are so effective. Our Apprentices were pushed to the limit with all in-house manufacturing processes that ranged from tradition milling and lathe machine work, through to TIG and MIG welding and even pioneering 3D plastic printing for the saddle. We successfully tested a pioneering new adhesive on the frame that can potential replace


riveting and also showcased our various highly durable coating techniques.


Adam concluded: “The whole of PLS is really pleased with the end result which clearly demonstrates our ability to deliver tailor- made products from concept to completion. It was fantastic to see our bicycle on display in the Arnolfini Gallery, we were


The Mobility Networks Group Established in 2014 with worldwide headquarters in Kent, UK, Mobility Networks is the leading multi- national specialist in accessible vehicle solutions. It provides a single source for all the latest innovations in vehicle access solutions from across the world. With a portfolio that is continually expanding, its products currently include vehicle access lifts, ramps, hatches, door opening systems and wheelchair accessible vehicle, lowered floor conversion kits.


Mobility Networks combines global expertise with local knowledge to deliver a world-class service. Its multi-lingual team is fully committed to resolving the needs of vehicle specifiers, bus and coach convertors and transport operators. This ensures all aspects of worldwide accessibility,


very proud. Our final bicycle is similar to our lift products as it is both aesthetically pleasing yet strong and durable. Plus importantly, all components can be simply dismantled for ease of maintenance. Our finished bicycle take pride of place at PLS and as we have a large 32,500 sqft factory, it is truly a working bike as our engineers ride it to reduce journey


times around the shop floor! We look forward to building MkII next year.”


More information


12 Estuary View Business Park, Whitstable, Kent. CT5 3SE UK Tel: +44(0)1227 505022


info@mobilitynetworksgroup.com www.passengerliftservices.co.uk www.mobilitynetworksgroup.com


safety and legislative conformity are met now and in the future. Mobility Networks’ pioneering products are synonymous with quality and reliability and are further enhanced by a holistic support programme that provides proven design consultancy, installation and servicing.


Passenger Lift Services Limited, a Mobility Networks Company PLS is based in Smethwick, West Midlands.


It is a leading name in the design, manufacture and support of powered, wheelchair lifts and ramps for buses, coaches and specialist vehicles. Regarded as the UK market leader in underfloor passenger lifts, PLS has delivered an unrivalled range of products and services since inception in 1990.


Saudi Arabian expansion for Castolin Eutectic


Castolin Eutectic opened a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia via a Joint Venture agreement with its long-term distributor, Tarek Nasser Al Akeel Company Ltd (TACO). The joint venture was formally signed during the Castolin European Sales Congress on 19 March 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1982, Tarek Nasser Al Akeel Company Ltd started as a family business, having operation and maintenance amongst core business activities. The previous Castolin Eutectic - TACO


collaboration referred to product sales, on-site welding repairs, vertical roller mill refurbishment and CDP® wearplates business. Besides growing existing branches, plans for 2015 focus on the Cement, Steel and Mining Industries in Saudi Arabia, as well as expanding the CDP® wearplates prepared parts and services business. Being a petroleum-based


economy and amongst the largest oil producers worldwide, phase two of the new Saudi Arabia joint venture will centre on growing


the Castolin Eutectic OilTec business and catering to local oil manufacturers’ demand for drilling equipment to be serviced within the country. The new


Saudi Arabian cooperation aims to offer wear protection and repair of bottom hole assembly tools (BHA), similar to the Castolin Eutectic Services facility in Dubai. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers good opportunities for growth. It is a high-income country, with a 30 million population and a GDP per capita of $53,935, ranking


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11th worldwide according to International Monetary Fund 2014 data. Controlling the globe’s second largest hydrocarbon reserves, Saudi Arabia is the only Arab Country to be part of the G-20 major economies. Castolin Eutectic is a worldwide leader of application solutions in maintenance, repair and wear protection. More than 100 years of experience in welding, brazing and thermal spraying technologies stand for professional and innovative solutions.


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