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afety is never far from people’s minds. But with the continued wave of announcements from the Health and Safety Executive about fines resulting from workplace-related injuries or death, workforce wellbeing is in sharp focus. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported more than 30 notices of prosecution during the first three months of this year for issues ranging from workers experiencing broken limbs to amputations, and in some cases death. In this issue, on page 26, the experts at


Draeger highlight some simple steps that you can take to save lives at work. If you have a comment, opinon or story that you’d like to share, please contact me by emailing vwhite@datateam.co.uk.


Victoria White - Editor


WERNERCO ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE SIGNALLING COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND GROWTH


ABB STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP IN CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING


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BB has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the


energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation. Through the acquisition, ABB will widen its portfolio to meet customers’ most demanding measurement challenges. Födisch Group reported about €50 million in revenue and approximately 250 employees in 2023.


Headquartered in Markranstädt, Germany, where it operates a 3,000 m2


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ernerCo has announced that going forward it will be known as ProDriven Global Brands, reflecting its growth strategy in


serving the professional construction, industrial and automotive industries. Effective immediately, the transition to ProDriven Global Brands demonstrates the company’s commitment to serving professionals through a diversified brand and product portfolio. Justin White, managing director at


ProDriven Global Brands for the UK, says: “The name change reflects a significant transformation for our company. Starting life as a safe access brand in North America, the company has continued to grow the WernerCo brand into a variety of industries worldwide. The new strategic name change reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, growth, and a diversified product and brand portfolio.


As the Werner brand has expanded and gained market share, internationally we have built a company with a collection of brands that are longstanding leaders in their respective industries, most notably, BoSS and Zarges. The name ProDriven Global Brands reinforces the fact that as a company we are prepared for the next phase of growth.” The name ProDriven Global Brands clearly defines the audience it serves and represents the company’s drive to continue to deliver safe solutions built with the end user in mind. The name change will not impact any of its associated brands, their product offerings, or any business partnerships. ProDriven Global Brands will continue to provide customers and end users with the same best-in-class products and highest standards of quality and service that customers have come to expect.


ProDriven Global Brands www.prodrivenbrands.com


facility, and with further facilities across Germany, the Netherlands, and China, Födisch Group offers solutions for addressing environmental, inspection and certification challenges across industries. Used in power plants, waste incineration facilities, the paper, glass and cement industries, Födisch Group’s analyzer and dust solutions enable companies to cost-effectively track emissions of pollutants. Födisch Group’s extensive offering complements ABB’s portfolio of measurement and analytics solutions with additional continuous gas analyzers and dust measurement solutions. Supported by ABB’s global distribution and service network, customers will benefit from a comprehensive suite of solutions that help address the world’s energy and sustainability challenges. Key to enhancing the sustainability of industrial operations, measurement and analytics technologies enable reliable process measurement, providing real-time data and insights to help improve efficiencies and reduce emissions.


ABB www.abb.com


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