WHAT’S NEW?
SKANSKA JOINS WORLD LEADING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Skanska UK has joined the Manufacturing Technology Centre – one of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing ‘Catapult’ centres.
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile, low risk environment.
It operates some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, and employs a team of highly-skilled engineers – with many leading experts in their field. It creates a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new processes and technologies on an industrial scale.
Skanska UK’s membership will enable the further development
HI-SHINE MULTI SURFACE KIT FOR SUPERIOR SHINE
WITHOUT CHEMICALS New from Robert Scott & Sons Ltd the Hi-Shine Multi Surface Kit has been designed for smear-free, high-performance cleaning. Ideal for quick, efficient cleaning of hard-to- reach glass surfaces in and around offices and commercial premises, the Hi-Shine Kit enables cleaners to reach high and difficult glass sections without the need for risk assessment, saving both time and labour costs.
The kit includes; A Telescopic Handle incorporating a push-pull/cone fitting for flat mop frames. The handle’s rotating 'ergo-ball' top helps support the cleaner’s wrist whilst mopping thus reducing strain and enabling fast and simple use. Each handle is 90cm in length, which can then be simply extended to 162cm - more than enough to reach high internal windows, balustrades, shower
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of new technologies, some of which are already being trialled at the MTC. It will also support the opportunity to work in collaborative teams, with clients and supply chain partners.
Mike Putnam, President and CEO, Skanska UK said: “Skanska UK’s membership of the MTC supports our aim to be a leader in the development of new technology, which can benefit the whole industry.
“We are committed to delivering the targets set in the Construction 2025 industrial strategy. This means that we all need to find smarter and more effective ways of working.
“Through the MTC, we will be able to develop new technologies, with the support of engineering experts and thinking from other leading global organisations. As a member of the Construction Leadership Council we see this as a big opportunity to
screens and glass panels. Also worth noting is that the handle fits Scott’s “Spanky” high level cleaning tool and their popular cobweb brush.
Also included is an Angled Mop Frame, which fits onto the telescopic handle, this multi angled holder makes hard-to-reach areas easy to clean and is simple to manoeuvre, easily getting into tight corners and hard-to-reach glass surfaces. A packet of five Microglass pads is also included together with a 600ml water spray bottle - this means no buckets are required, less water is used and there are no spills to worry about as well as nothing to trip over whilst stretching to reach high and inaccessible surfaces.
Finally, the Hi-Shine Kit includes five free Hi-Shine cloths - these 140gsm thick, semi-disposable Microfibre cloths are great for cleaning, wiping and drying all hard surfaces.
Alastair Scott, Sales and Marketing Director said, “the Hi-Shine kit has
collaborate with our clients and supply chain partners, to help upskill the whole industry.
“We have invested consistently in R&D and digital engineering over many years, and we’re fantastically excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”
The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, which is supported by Innovate UK (formerly the Technology Strategy Board).
Neil Rawlinson, Strategic Development Director at the MTC, said: “We welcome Skanska as a member and their commitment to drive new technology in the construction industry.”
The MTC’s members include global manufacturing companies from multiple sectors. Research partners include the University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, Loughborough University and TWI Ltd.
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been designed to provide a quick and simple solution to cleaning internal glass or shiny surfaces, such as lift doors, and can be used equally effectively in high, hard to reach spots as well as doors, screens and entrances. The kit carries everything needed and ensures safety when working at height for users and employees/visitors alike. Smear- free cleaning saves time and labour costs - we think it perfectly fulfils the demands of our customers and at a price that is more than attractive in these uncertain times”.
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