CROSS-CONTINENT APPRENTICESHIP EXCHANGE
An exchange pilot aimed at upskilling apprentices across the continent has been launched by major German machine manufacturer Arburg and innovative UK engineering company John Guest. They are trading final year apprentices for a period of four weeks. The pilot will see John Guest’s apprentices visit Arburg’s factory in Lossburg, Germany to learn more about how the plastic injection moulding machines they use every day are put together. In exchange,
Arburg’s apprentices will visit John Guest to understand how the company utilises Arburg machines to manufacture its innovative push-fit fittings used in industries including plumbing, air and pneumatics, drinks dispensing, automotive and blown fibre. No UK manufacturer uses more Arburg machines than John Guest which makes its own moulds unique to the design of its products. “As well as technical knowledge we believe the greatest gains for the
apprentices will come from less obvious areas,” says apprenticeships co-ordinator at John Guest Darryl Sheldon. “They will be working in a company and a country with different cultures as part of different teams which speak a different language. “For many this will be their first
extended visit away from friends and family in a work environment so it will contribute a lot to their growth and professional development.”
www.johnguest.com
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Spill containment and control industry expert Empteezy has proof from three independent tests that its emergency tank shower (SE-VTS-1) meets the rigorous standards set out by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and European Standardisation Organisations CEN, CENELEC and ETSI. Instead of simply going through a
SAFETY TANK SHOWER MEETS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS “I am thrilled the tank shower has
IAPMO R&T, North America’s premium plumbing and mechanical product certification agency to demonstrate that the SE-VTS-1 tank shower which distributes 75.7 litres of temperature regulated water per minute for 15 minutes met with ANSI standard Z358.1-2014. In addition, Empteezy worked
process of self-certification Empteezy has gone the extra mile and elected to have its tank shower undergo three independent tests to prove its compliance to international standards. The company worked with
with Applus+ Laboratories to verify the product’s compliance with the ANSI standard and verify its compliance with the European Norm (EN) standard for one piece of safety equipment. The product passed the test with flying colours.
achieved the ANSI and EN standards, it’s testament to the high quality products Empteezy is associated with,” comments founding director Bruce Wishart. “Extremely confident in its credentials, we knew it would achieve the pass it deserved”. The tank shower is set to achieve
international recognition within the emergency shower and decontamination industry and expected to further boost Empteezy’s 18% increase in exports from 2016.
www.empteezy.co.uk
HVAC SHOW SET TO BE BEST EVER
The industry has reacted positively to the new name, date and venue for the event formerly known as The ACR Show with several exhibitors and sponsors already signed up. Fujitsu, Toshiba Air Conditioning,
T
his month has the theme of ‘saving’ running through it
whether it is time, money or resources - it’s all about maximising what you have in order to stay competitive. Cyber security continues to be
a serious threat to businesses and users of industrial systems such as SCADA need to be aware of both the potential dangers and the solutions available to address them. This is not an area you can afford to economise on as one IT security specialist comments: “With the right level of security we can limit its attack vector and have mechanical failsafes to override anything software can instigate.”
Susan Deane Editor
4 MARCH 2017 | FACTORY EQUIPMENT
Lordan, Thermonfin, Carrier Rental Systems, Jumo Instruments, Broughton Electro Air Products, First Choice Refrigeration Spares, Polestar Products, Prihoda UK, Stainless Finishing Solutions, Qingdao TianyiCool Co, Vulkan Industries, Parcel Holders, Green Zone Surveys, Oxford Hardware, Rullion and more are all excited about the move to London’s ExCeL, placing the show in easy reach of big business. “We exhibited at the 2016 event
because we had three mainstream products to launch,”says Fujitsu product manager Colin Goode. “With so many more new products
scheduled to come through this year, committing to next year’s show was a
bit of a ‘no brainer’. The move back to a London venue was an added benefit which we believe will attract higher visitor numbers.” First Choice Refrigeration Spares
incorporates specialist knowledge of the refrigeration trade and supplies spare parts and technical information for many leading brands and assists with van stock and ancillary items from the likes of Embraco, Danfoss, Mastercool, Testo and Draper. “We are committed to producing an
outstanding market-driven industry event that promotes innovation and supports industry growth across multiple sectors,” comments event manager Karena Cooper. “Live events give a greater understanding of what people think and which projects they are directly or indirectly involved in. “As the UK’s only commercial
event, the HVAC & Refrigeration Show should already be in your diary”.
www.hvacrshow.com
Crown’s Wave
multipurpose vehicle earns nomination for the IFOY Award 2017
C
rown, one of the world’s largest material handling
companies, recently released the latest generation of the company’s popular Wave® Work Assist Vehicle, which has now been nominated for the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2017 in the “Special Vehicle” category. This is the fourth year in which Crown has appeared as a finalist in this prestigious international competition.
Crown
www.crown.com/uk
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INDUSTRIAL HISTORY ONLINE RESOURCE
Leading online resource for British industrial history Grace’s Guide celebrates a decade of archiving Britain’s industrial heritage in March. During a period of rapid
advancement where new technologies are replacing tried and tested manufacturing processes, preserving our industrial heritage has never been more important. Graces Guide has spent the past
10 years collecting fascinating extracts from engineering publications, preserving them digitally for many years to come. The online archive includes
over 186,000 images and over 122,000 web pages on Britain’s industrial achievements, companies and engineering pioneers. The project boasts 40,000 pages of biographical notes and over 500 industrial categories for researchers, academics and enthusiasts. Thanks to continued
sponsorship from Applegate Marketplace Grace’s Guide will continue to provide people from every generation worldwide with a free online resource to explore Britain’s rich industrial past.
www.gracesguide.co.uk
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