THINK LIFTING - LEEA’S NEW SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME T
he Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has launched Think Lifting, a new
school engagement programme that that aims to bring the opportunities of entering the lifting industry to the attention of pre-option secondary school children (ages 11-13) through linking them to the local lifting sector. “Finding the next generation of engineers is one
of the most pressing concerns in our industry, which is one that comprises a set of very specialised and technical occupations where skills cannot be transferred easily,” said Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA. “So the association is taking vital action to help create a sustainable workforce.” LEEA will provide members who wish to get
involved in the scheme with free training to give those volunteering the required knowledge to access local schools and become comfortable in that environment. LEEA will also equip them with
a free suite of tools including ‘experiments’ to provide demonstrations and also to allow pupils themselves to get involved in solving problems. There will also be videos introducing students to lifting industry occupation opportunities. This means members themselves to go out to
their local schools and engage with students – with LEEA offering all the support it can. Students sparked with interest will have a
pathway into our sector via the new apprenticeship, which is currently being developed through the Trailblazer Working Group. Moloney said: “We want school children to
understand how being an engineer is a skilled, attractive and varied occupation, where they can find themselves on-site doing a multitude of tasks. We want them to see the apprenticeship as the gateway to working with a combination of new designs, new development, concepts, new
THEME ANNOUNCED FOR FTA FLEET ENGINEER CONFERENCE T
raffic Commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney will be giving his
views on maintaining compliance in today’s technological world at FTA’s popular Fleet Engineer Conference, sponsored by Continental Tyres and Schmitz Cargobull, which is back due to popular demand on 11 June 2019 at the National Agriculture and Exhibition Centre (NAEC) in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Rooney will present his views on the benefits of new vehicle safety features, and what he sees as the operator’s obligations for ensuring, where safety features are built into their vehicles, that they are maintained effectively. The key focus of the one-day conference will be
on the advancement of vehicle technology and providing engineers with the help and advice they
need to enable them to better manage their fleet and maintain their vehicles in a fully compliant condition, now and in the future. The DVSA will update delegates on what it is
doing to ensure its roadside enforcement activities keep up-to-date with developments in technology, and delegates will have the opportunity to hear about the very latest developments in commercial vehicle technology, maintenance legislation changes and best practice advice from leading names across the sector, including Volvo Trucks, Schmitz Cargobull, Continental Tyres, Wincanton, Portland Fuels, BOC and the AA. Steve Howat, general manager – Technical
Services at Continental Tyres, said: “Tyre pressure is a crucial factor in the day-to-day
running of any commercial fleet and I’m looking forward to talking about this at FTA’s Fleet Engineer Conference. Incorrect tyre pressure leads to excessive tyre wear which, in turn, reduces fleet performance, efficiency and safety. An underinflated tyre creates more rolling resistance, raising fuel consumption and therefore fuel expenses for the fleet. I’ll be looking at technology, specifically tyre pressure monitoring systems like ContiPressureCheck, which provides a significant benefit in this area.” Places at FTA's Fleet Engineer Conference can
be booked for £295 + VAT for FTA members or £350 + VAT for non-members. For further information please visit the FTA website:
https://fta.co.uk/fleet-engineer-19.
MICHELIN ACQUIRES MASTERNAUT
accelerate Masternaut’s product development and its growth across Europe. Masternaut will continue to operate under its own brand as a fully-owned subsidiary within Michelin, and the transaction is expected to close within the next sixty days. Founded in 1996, Masternaut is one of
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Europe’s largest fleet telematics service providers, with leading positions in the UK and France. Masternaut provides solutions for fleet tracking and optimisation, driver behaviour improvement and digital transformation. With Masternaut technology, customers improve driver safety, save on average £660 per vehicle annually, improve their service processes and reduce CO2 emissions (by over 230,000 tonnes in 2018). Masternaut is Michelin’s third major
acquisition in the fleet telematics industry, with previous investments in Nextraq in North America and Sascar in South America. This acquisition provides Michelin access to Europe’s rapidly-growing telematics market – projected by industry analyst Berg Insight to grow by
asternaut announces that it has agreed to be acquired by Michelin, which will
over 15 per cent p.a. in the next five years. Florent Menegaux, managing partner of
Michelin, said: “Michelin is consolidating its expertise in telematics, enabling us to optimise customer mobility and respond to the needs of a changing market. Masternaut represents a further step in the expansion of our Services & Solutions business, especially in Europe and for light vehicle fleets.” With Michelin’s investment and automotive
expertise, Masternaut will accelerate the development of its product and service offering to customers, particularly in data science, in areas such as predictive maintenance and operational re-engineering. Further, Michelin will support Masternaut’s expansion into new geographies. Dhruv Parekh, CEO of Masternaut, said,
“Over the last four years, I have been incredibly proud of what we have achieved. Masternaut Connect today is one of the fastest growing telematics platforms in Europe, with an industry-leading Net Promoter Score. Our investment in an enterprise-grade IoT platform has enabled us to launch new products in a scalable way. Together with the
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Michelin brand, we are well-positioned to expand in the connected vehicle industry across Europe. Operating within the Michelin Group accelerates our ability to achieve the vision of a connected world that is safer, cleaner and more productive.”
www.masternaut.com
materials, defined approaches in accordance with regulations and legislation. Our industry has been hidden away for too long, it is time to bring it into the classroom.” If you wish to get involved in the Think Lifting
Programme and help attract tomorrow’s lifting industry workforce, get in touch:
mail@leeaint.com. Non-LEEA members are also welcome to get involved, though training and tools will be charged.
Dhruv Parekh, CEO of Masternaut
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