MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF


Recognition for council’s cycle centre project


A Council-led project to create two new cycle centres in Broxtowe has been named as a finalist of the inaugural People’s Award by the Transport Planning Society. The award recognises the


most significant transport planning initiatives of the year. The organisers invited communities to demonstrate how transport planning projects had made a positive impact in their local area. The Stapleford-based scheme


has seen learn-to-ride lessons for beginners, and on-road training sessions for improvers, provided to Broxtowe residents of all ages. Support was also provided for journey planning and the purchase of equipment. Almost 300 cyclists have benefited from the centres. Key members of the Group


have been invited to celebrate reaching the final stages at a special ceremony in the House of Commons, hosted by the Chair of the Transport Select Committee, Lilian Greenwood MP. The overall winner will be announced this month at the Institution of Civil Engineers, in London. Helen Hemstock, CEO of the Sustainable Travel Collective, said: “I’m thrilled our work to increase the uptake of cycling among Broxtowe residents has been recognised. Encouraging more people to travel by bike will ease traffic, benefit the environment, and create a healthier, happier community.”


Research students sweep the board at awards


Five postgraduate research students from the University of Derby have been awarded prizes in every category of a prestigious research competition, held as part of the annual East Midlands Doctoral Conference. The university is part of the


East Midlands Doctoral Network (EMDoc), made up of nine universities within the region. The winning students were


Charitos Zapitis, Kiran Singh, Alexandra Karousi, Jane Penny and Paul Wrigley. Research Development Fellow


Dr Maria Photiou, who manages the university’s participation in the EMDOC Conference, said: “This is a brilliant achievement, and we are very proud of our students. This success is testament to the university’s research environment and commitment to supporting the professional development and future careers of our students.”


8 business network November 2018


A place on the shortlist for Bennett Engineering


Loughborough-based design consultancy Bennett Engineering Design Solutions has been named on the shortlist for Consultancy of the Year at the 2018 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs). The event, organised by Eureka


and New Electronics, has been running since 2009. This year, shortlisted companies attended an award lunch event in London, with the aim of showcasing the high calibre of engineering design and innovation throughout the UK. Bennett Engineering showcased


the success of a machine modernisation project with a well- known pipe manufacturer, which needed assistance in creating a new system that provided simpler and safer ways to alter products efficiently. The final design dramatically improved accuracy and there has also been no safety concerns since installation. Another notable success saw a


client request an upgrade to improve machinery within its warehouse for the manufacture and distribution of bricks. Bennett Engineering worked closely with the client to ensure all issues with the pre-existing machinery were eliminated. Since installation there has been positive feedback from the reduction of maintenance costs and increase of output. The challenge was to research


and develop an easier, cost- effective way to operate and produce an existing product. The value engineering experts delivered the final design that reduced the assembly time. The company saw production cost savings of 50%. The success of projects builds


long-lasting relationships between Bennett Engineering and its clients.


John Bennett, Director at Bennett Engineering Design Solutions


‘Our team of dedicated design engineers provide our clients with honest opinions and practical thinking in every design challenge’


Director John Bennett said: “It is


great to be recognised for the practical real-world solutions we provide. As a small business, building strong relationships with


clients is imperative. Our team of dedicated design engineers provide our clients with honest opinions and practical thinking in every design challenge we are given.”


SkillForce’s support earns gold


SkillForce, a charity which draws on the skills of predominantly ex- forces personnel to inspire young people to succeed, has been awarded Gold in the Ministry of Defence employer recognition scheme. It means SkillForce has been


recognised as one of Britain’s top supporters of the Armed Forces - among just 50 organisations to receive the status. The scheme awards


organisations which show continued support for the Armed Forces. The Defence Employers


SkillForce CEO Ben Slade


Recognition Scheme encourages employers to support Defence and inspire others to do the same. SkillForce employs veterans from the Army, Navy and Air Force,


giving them the opportunity to develop a new career after service and become ‘heroes in schools’. CEO Ben Slade said: “We are


delighted to receive the Gold award. Our commitment to developing and supporting our instructors, mainly former Armed Forces personnel and Reserves, ensures the highest level of skills and experience are used in our school programmes. “We are privileged to contribute


to the support of our Armed Forces and proud to have our ongoing commitment recognised in this way.”


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