BOULTING GREET DUKE AND DUCHESS AT WIRRAL YOUTH ZONE R
esidents lined the streets of Birkenhead last month to
catch a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they officially opened The Hive Youth Zone, a £6 million Youth Zone which supports the area’s 38,900 eight to 19-year-olds. As a patron and supporter of the
new facility, engineering solutions provider, Boulting Ltd had the privilege of meeting Harry and Meghan during one of the couple’s first official engagements of 2019. Developed by national charity
OnSide Youth Zones, The Hive opened its doors in 2017 and is regularly used by over 3,500 young
people aged eight to 19, and up to 25 for those with a disability. Boulting has been supporting The Hive since 2016, pledging a total of £75,000 over a three-year period as part of an engagement and investment programme, which includes financial contributions and career development opportunities. The purpose-built facility
includes a fitness suite, boxing ring, climbing wall, music room, art room, film and media suite and a roof-top football pitch. During the visit, the Duke and
Duchess were treated to performances from vocal group Edge of Seventeen, The Hive’s resident junior dance
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SMURFIT KAPPA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN ITS PRESENCE IN MEXICO S
murfit Kappa, one of the world’s leading paper-based packaging firms, has opened
a new plant in Tijuana, Mexico, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the country. The new folding carton plant will strengthen
the company’s footprint in the Baja California region and neighbouring Northern Mexico states. The new Tijuana plant, which began
operating last month, uses state-of-the-art technology to produce folding carton packaging solutions including boxes and trays. Diverse folding techniques are used to produce both flat and pre-glued products that meet
customer’s needs in both the supply chain and retail environment. Operating in Mexico for over 40 years, Smurfit
Kappa produces an innovative range of sustainable packaging solutions for sectors including consumer electronics, industrial, medical and food. Speaking at the opening of the new plant,
Eduardo Rubio, vice president of packaging for Northern Mexico, said: "The inauguration of this important operation reflects the Smurfit Kappa Group’s long-term commitment to Mexico and its confidence in the growth of the country´s
ESSENTRA COMPONENTS OPENS NEW DUBLIN OFFICE
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elcome to the February issue of
Factory Equipment! In this issue you will find a
range of feature topics from automation, industry 4.0, facilities management, barcoding, labelling & packaging, health & safety, and the machinery focus. As always if you are interested
in contributing to our March issue, my contact details can be found on the contents page. Please head to the Connecting Industry website for all the latest news. Happy reading!
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ssentra Components, leading global manufacturer and supplier of essential
components for electrical, mechanical and many other industries, recently opened a new sales office in Glasnevin Dublin. Run by a highly qualified local team, the facility has
been specifically established to serve the Irish market and is dedicated to meeting the increasing needs of local customers for fasteners, access hardware, caps, plugs, cable management, adhesives, sealants, tapes, bearings, power transmission products, clamps and workholding, cutting and machining equipment, feet, castors and glides, furniture components, knobs/handles/grips, PCB/electronic components, pneumatic and hydraulic products, security seals, tooling and positioning components. The launch sees Essentra Components’ entire UK range
expand into the Irish market to fulfil growing customer needs. Driven by demand, this expansion means that orders placed by customers in Ireland by 5pm will be shipped the same day for next working day delivery. The new office and website will enable Essentra Components to be more agile and improve turnaround
economy and its markets. “We are confident that this plant and the
high quality products we produce will contribute to the growth of our customers’ business in this region.” The new Tijuana plant is the third of its type
in Mexico, where it already operates one folding plant in Cerro Gordo and another in Naucalpan. This is Smurfit Kappa’s latest investment in Mexico and follows on from the unveiling of the PM6 paper machine in the Los Reyes Paper Mill last year and an extensive converting plant modernisation project.
times to better serve the Irish market. This launch is part of Essentra Components’ “hassle free customer service,” which will make it easier for customers to place orders and meet demands. Scott Fawcett, divisional managing director of Essentra
Components, said: “The launch of Essentra Components’ services in Ireland marks a strategic milestone in our growth strategy, it emphasises both the existing and potential opportunity that the Irish market has to offer. “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do
and by expanding into Ireland, we will be able to better serve local customers, strengthening the efficiency of our “hassle free” processes and making it easier for customers. We’re greatly looking forward to the next chapter in Essentra Components’ development and to warmly welcoming our new Irish employees.”
troupe and basketball team Hive Heat. The Royal couple also learned about the positive work staff and volunteers do to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people in the area, as well the vital career advice they provide. “It was an honour and privilege to
be asked to attend the official opening of The Hive and to meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” said Janice Hornby, internal communications officer at Boulting Ltd, who attended the event. “The Hive provides vital support to
the Wirral, with its facilities being used by thousands of people every month. During the visit I was able to
see how much this support means to the community. We are proud to be a founding member of such an amazing facility.” Adam Mellor, chief executive of
The Hive commented: “Without Boulting’s support, The Hive would still be an idea. It is through the donations and support of our patrons that we have been able to make this dream a reality. “We were overjoyed to hear the
news that the Duke and Duchess had accepted our invitation to officially open The Hive. The day will stay with both our staff and young people for many years to come I’m sure.”
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