Sector Focus


Anniversary for family-run firm


Duddeston-based hardware manufacturer Armac Martin is celebrating 90 successful years in business. Originally launched as


‘Armac’ in 1929 by local brass founder, Harold McGrail, the company has grown into a major name in luxury cabinet fittings across the UK and overseas. Since its re-brand as Armac


Martin in 2012, further investment across all areas of the business has allowed the company to thrive. The management team now


consists of Harold’s two grandsons, Paul and Mark, as well as Paul’s two sons, Robert and Richard, who each continue to drive the company forward. The family-run firm boasts a


complete in-house design and production team who are responsible for creating over 40 hardware collections, available in 21 expert finishes. To mark its 90th year in


business, Armac Martin has launched a new collection, with plans to branch out into new product lines within the Kitchen and Bathroom sectors later in the year.


‘We pride ourselves on family heritage, where skills in product design and development have been passed down through four generations’


Commercial director Richard


McGrail said: “The Armac Martin team and I are delighted to be celebrating 90 successful years in business and look forward to marking this monumental occasion with the launch of several new product lines throughout 2019. “As a firm, we pride ourselves


on family heritage, where skills in product design and development have been passed down through four generations. This heritage will remain key to our success as we continue to grow and develop the business throughout the next 12 months and beyond.” Over the past five years,


Armac Martin has continued to experience significant growth, supported by increasing export opportunities within the United States.


78 CHAMBERLINK May 2019 Jaguar: A cure for the common cold?


The car of the future could help win the battle against superbugs – according to Jaguar Land Rover. Future models could help stop


the spread of colds and flu thanks to ultraviolet light technology (UV- C) borrowed from the medical industry, where it has been used for more than 70 years. By integrating UV-C, Jaguar


Land Rover believes it could help to stop bacteria and harmful viruses, known as pathogens, from surviving in the cabin. UV-C is widely used for


disinfecting water, filtering air and sterilising surfaces by utilising wavelengths of light between 200- 280 nanometres. Exposing pathogens to UV-C


within the air conditioning system breaks down the molecular


‘A clear opportunity to better utilise cars for administering preventative healthcare’


structure of the DNA, disarming or making them ineffective. Clean air is then released into


the cabin. The technology could even help in the fight against drug- resistant superbugs. Jaguar Land Rover is looking at


using UV-C technology as part of its vision to create a tranquil sanctuary inside each of its luxury vehicles. Dr Steve Iley, Jaguar Land Rover


chief medical officer, said: “The average motorist spends as much as 300 hours per year behind the wheel. There is a clear opportunity to


better utilise cars for administering preventative healthcare. “The implementation of individual wellbeing measures as part of our ‘tranquil sanctuary’ research promises to not only improve quality of life for our customers but in this case, offers clear advantages in reducing pathogen spread – protecting the overall population from the threat of disease; particularly as we move towards shared mobility solutions.” Immunology expert Dr Hellmut


Münch, chief executive at Medical Enzyme Research Association, said: “It is important that we continue


to take an innovative look at how we can adapt our environment to help prevent the spread of the most harmful pathogens – which is why this research is paramount.”


Partner for Tyseley manufacturer


Grayson Thermal Systems, a global manufacturer and servicing provider, has agreed a partnership with vehicle product manufacturers Dometic UK. As part of the partnership,


Grayson Thermal Systems will provide installation, servicing, maintenance and sales services for Dometic, which manufactures and provide rooftop coolers, fridges, microwaves and inverters for a range of recreational vehicles. Grayson Thermal Systems, which


has offices in Tyseley, has provided cooling, air conditioning and heating systems on bus, coach, truck and specialist vehicles for over 40 years. Ian Hateley, aftermarket director


at Grayson Thermal Systems, said: “This is a great opportunity for both partners to extend services on offer to our commercial vehicle customer base and assist new business growth.


Great


opportunity: Ian Hateley


“We look forward to supporting


Dometic with our expertise using a well-established and dedicated team of field based refrigerant engineers alongside our newly opened, dedicated service centre based in Tyseley Birmingham.”


“We already have an extensive


range of CV radiators and charge air coolers available and this partnership allows us to broaden our support and enhance the products we can offer into the market.” Adam Ramsden, managing


director of Dometic, said: “Grayson has been successfully providing support, service and maintenance packages for air conditioning for over 40 years, and are the leading servicing supplier in the bus and coach industry in the UK. “We are delighted to be partnering with Grayson, to ensure that Dometic products in the truck market will receive the highest quality of installation and service. Grayson will also stock a range Dometic commercial vehicle products, which can be purchased directly from Grayson and fitted by their professional and fully trained engineers.”


Manufacturing


JLR looks to fight the spread of superbugs


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