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Arco cAptures stunning red Arrows imAgery Atop BlAckpool tower


the second year running. Scaling the Blackpool Tower, Russ Edwards, Training Instructor at Arco took the extraordinary pictures of the airshow with Red Arrows wing commander, Adam Collins. In order to get this picture, Russ Edwards


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delivered working at height training to Adam Collins, enabling him to safely ascend the 518ft tower safely. The wing commander then saluted his team from the landmark’s flagpole as they flew overhead. Edwards captured the stunning moment the


Red Arrows flew overhead using a 360-degree camera securely mounted to him, above a crowd of 200,000 people. Edwards said: “It was our absolute honour


and privilege to train and guide Wing Commander, Adam Collins of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team to the flagpole to gain the best possible vantage point of his incredible aerobatic display team.”


rco Professional Safety Services has captured the iconic annual Red Arrows flyover at the Blackpool Airshow for


chAs Appoints lee Brunsden to strengthen growth plAns


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ee Brunsden has been appointed as the head of Sales EMEA at CHAS, a Veriforce company, as part of the supply chain risk


management expert’s ongoing global expansion strategy. With a track record of over a decade in


compliance and risk management, Brunsden has assisted numerous clients worldwide in enhancing their supply chain risk management practices. Brunsden’s expertise in sales strategy, adept team leadership, and change management make him a valuable addition to CHAS as they expand their solutions to a broader international audience following their acquisition by Veriforce in January 2023.


Collins said: “Despite being a little


apprehensive about the climb, the quality of instruction and equipment provided by Russel and the Arco team meant that I had full confidence in the whole process. The experience of climbing to such a unique vantage point of an iconic structure was amazing – it gave a unique perspective on a Red Arrows show. Being at 500ft on the outside of a tower is a very different feeling from flying a jet but is something I would definitely do again.”


Arco professional safety services www.arco.co.uk


As a seasoned sales leader, with over


20 years of experience across all disciplines of sales, Brunsden specialises in new business development, major market expansion, and fostering high-performance sales teams. His leadership skills and passion for building partnerships will play a pivotal role in overseeing CHAS’s sales organisation across EMEA.


chAs www.chas.co.uk


proActive energy meAsures cruciAl to meeting demAnd this winter E


nergy managers in the manufacturing sector are being urged to begin winter production planning earlier than usual


this year as supply chain delays and energy uncertainty continue. The National Grid is currently expecting


energy margins to be higher this winter than last, with a base case of 4.8 GW compared to last years’ 3.7GW. However, the announcement that two coal plants are being decommissioned and extension of the demand flexibility service for heavy industry continue to put into question the grid’s winter preparedness. Ruth Martin, manufacturing sector lead at


Aggreko is warning of the implications this will have for manufacturers aiming to procure additional on-site power solutions to support a spike in demand this winter. Martin said: “Manufacturers gearing up for


a jump in production during the winter months and sourcing additional power to support this is an established practice, one that has served the sector well in recent years. However, due to potential grid energy shortages and a surge in demand for additional equipment, plans may be hindered. “As manufacturers look to leverage


decentralised power, established supply chains may be unable to cope, potentially leaving sites struggling to source last-minute supplies. Managers should therefore begin making winter plans earlier than usual to ensure their sites can be as productive as possible this winter – regardless of external power problems.” A revised approach to decentralisation was


found to be the route of best improving security of supply and lowering energy usage in Aggreko’s recent Race to Resilience report. The


6 August/septemBer 2023 | industriAl compliAnce


study highlights microgrids, gas-powered generators, combined heat and power, and energy storage as the bridging solutions most capable of tackling today’s energy challenges. Martin is therefore advising manufacturers


to consult expert suppliers and ensure winter energy models can not only be installed in- time but are designed to improve energy resilience and efficiency. She concluded: “Partnering with suppliers


earlier in the year than usual will ensure manufacturers can sidestep delays and disruption for a reliable power supply. What’s more, by avoiding supply difficulties and ensuring proper discussions can be held, sites will be best-placed to install innovative power solutions, designed to best cater to their energy needs.”


Aggreko www.aggreko.com


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