DECISION-MAKERS AIR THEIR VIEWS ON THE ‘ENERGY GAP’
Energy security and cost concerns are highlighted as key barriers for UK industry to realise the benefits of decentralised energy, according to a report launched by Aggreko. Entitled ‘Bridging the Energy
Gap,’ the new report is the result of 200 key energy decision-makers across industry offering their views on decentralised energy in the UK. It finds that energy security remains a major or significant concern for most respondents (82%), while reducing energy consumption is viewed as a medium or high priority for the vast majority (94%) of correspondents. With energy prices continuing to
rise, knowledge of what interim and affordable energy solutions are currently available is still required. Aggreko’s report acknowledges that
finding the right long-term solution, while meeting business short-term needs around energy security and production continuity, can be even more challenging. It points out that many energy users across industry are caught between this desire to reduce their costs and environmental impact, while also navigating the technical and financial issues these solutions must solve. The report addresses this
situation and highlights a number of concerns, including electricity pricing, energy security and usage, attempts to reduce consumption, the appetite to move towards a decentralised solution, and barriers to adoption. It goes on to look at finance and incentives, with a contribution from Caroline Bragg, Policy Manager at the Association
of Decentralised Energy. Aggreko’s report identifies
decentralised energy solutions as a potential answer to industry cost and consumption concerns, provided adoption barriers are overcome. 49% of the respondents cited prohibitively high investment costs as a reason why they had not adopted decentralised energy technologies, such as solar and wind power, CHP, and gas generation. The document highlights that by
hiring these solutions instead of purchasing them, companies could enjoy the benefits of decentralised energy without being bound by capex restrictions. It also suggests that hiring can help energy users avoid the long payback periods. To download the report visit:
www.aggreko.com/energygap
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FANCY A PAY RISE? NOW MAY BE THE BEST TIME!
For a while now, our industry has talked about introducing initiatives to make engineering more appealing, both to school pupils and university students, but also to the wider population. In order to do just that, RS
Components has released a new series called ‘The DesignSpark Podcast’ (
www.rs-online.com/ designspark/podcasts), which explores hot tech topics through fun facts, comedy, sketches and songs. Aimed at anybody with an
interest in technology, including professional engineers and amateur tinkerers, the weekly podcast is co-hosted by tech expert Dr Lucy Rogers, alongside comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine. A new episode of The
DesignSpark Podcast will be released each week. Remaining dates include: 10/06/2019, Episode 4 – How do I know you're not a robot? And 24/06/2019, Episode 6 – Should we all go live in space? Michelle Lea
New data from CV-Library reveals that salaries for new jobs in the manufacturing industry have risen by 4.9% year-on-year, making now a great time to look for a pay rise. In fact, the findings, which
analysed job market data from April with the same period in 2018, found that average salaries for new roles in the industry have risen from £29,045 in April 2018 to £30,478 a year later. This means job hunters in the
manufacturing industry could pocket an extra £1,433 if they find a new job. Lee Biggins, CEO and founder of
CV-Library, said: “Consider what you can do to set yourself apart. Learn new skills, gain impressive qualifications and certificates and complete more courses. With skills shortages still rife, qualified candidates are set to be rewarded handsomely...”
www.cv-library.co.uk
FESTO RECOGNISES DISTRIBUTOR WITH AWARD
Pneumatics specialist Thorite has been presented with the UK Distributor of the Year award by Festo. The company says that, while it
is the UK’s largest distributor of pneumatic products and systems, it is still a relatively small company when compared to some of the huge multi-national organisations it had to beat to win this award. So how was Thorite able to lift
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the Festo UK Distributer of the Year award against such competition?
The company says that while it looks upon all its suppliers as Partners and works with them to fully understand what they do and why they do it, the success is due to the importance placed on customers. Thorite makes sure that everyone, including counter staff at the eleven Sales & Service Centres through to key account managers, have the product knowledge necessary to provide the best possible service to customers.
www.thorite.co.uk
Albion Valves are delighted to announce that David Wreakes has been promoted to the position of Commercial Manager – effective immediately. In his new role, Wreakes will take full responsibility for the sales office and the internal sales and customer service team. As a result of Wreakes’ promotion,
Eve Laverack has been appointed Senior Sales Administrator and Darren Baxter has left his previous role within the Sales Office and has begun his new role as Sales & Marketing Director Designate, in which he will shadow the Sales & Marketing Director, Les Littlewood, for the foreseeable future. Laverack will be working closely
with Albion’s distributors on a daily basis, continuing to provide the customer service the distributors have come to expect. She will also be responsible for managing the internal sales team in the absence of the Commercial Manager, David Wreakes. Laverack commented: “I have
quickly come to realise that customer service is at the heart of Albion and it fits my own ethos perfectly...”
www.albionvalvesuk.com
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