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Expansion leads to opening of second facility for Graphtec GB A
s a result of rapid expansion,
Graphtec GB has opened a second facility to improve its customer services and
Wrexham-based
stockholding capabilities. The new 2,500sq ft building can be found in the Wrexham Technology Park. It will serve as an administrative centre and showroom, with the existing 4,000sq ft building on the nearby Wrexham Industrial Estate now functioning exclusively as a warehouse and stockholding resource. The existing telephone, email and web link details remain unchanged. Graphtec GB director, Phil Kneale, said: “Due to this rapid expansion, fuelled by a
The new facility
continually developing customer base and the recent introduction of new products, there was a need to open a second facility which ideally is situated close to what will now be the companyʼs main supply outlet. The new building will serve as Graphtec GBʼs main administrative centre, housing the companyʼs management,
SOLʼS awarded ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management standards
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n March 2017 SOL'S obtained its ISO 50001:2011 certification relating to energy management standard requirements. This rewards SOLʼS efforts over several years as part of its energy transition policy. SOLʼS started 2017 with a double success, since it had also just renewed its ISO 9001 quality management certification by implementing the demanding guidelines set out in 2015, so as to attain an enhanced quality of service. SOLʼS energy management actions are based around three main concepts: 1) Energy use in its Paris headquarters building: SOLʼS reduced its annual energy consumption by 10% in 2016. This was possible not only through the implementation of innovative solutions and technologies, but also thanks to a strong commitment by SOLʼS teams, who share the same values and practice eco-friendly behaviour on a daily basis. 2) Systematic use of several recycling policies: The introduction of a paper recycling circuit by way of the Recy'go system, run by the French postal service company La Poste, has increased SOLʼS energy saving by 10% each year since 2014 i.e. 2.5 tons of paper were recycled in 2016. SOLʼS has also actively been attempting since 2014 to
efficiently recycle its lighting systems, computer equipment, cardboard packaging and textile scraps. 3) SOLʼS is committed to extending its influence: SOLʼS consistently assesses its new suppliersʼ practices, to ensure that these are also committed to implementing a sustainable energy policy. This is a key element that SOLʼS clearly states in all its invitation to tender requirements across all areas of its organisation.
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technical, sales and customer relations teams.” As one of the longest established UK companies, serving primarily the sign and graphics, digital printing and finishing, printwear and promotional products and craft sectors, Graphtec GB has a proven and outstanding pedigree.
Key products include the flagship FC and CE series of roll-fed cutting plotters, the new FCX2000 series of flatbed machines and the latest i-Mark automatic digital die cutter which has opened up a host of new business opportunities in markets such as the packaging and product labelling sectors. These are supported by advanced complementary software solutions from SAi, for which Graphtec GB is a preferred distributor in the UK, and the companyʼs own-brand Graphtec Pro series of software. This now includes the newly launched and technically advanced Graphtec Pro Studio sign design and production
Wild Thang MD completes Ironman challenge to raise over £1,000 for Scope UK
A ndrew
Dwerryhouse, managing
director of Wild Thang, took part in Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire on June 18 to raise money for Scope UK.
The triathlon event consisted of a 1.2-mile swim in Chasewater reservoir and a 56-mile bike course through the stunning countryside outside Lichfield, Burton-upon-Trent, and across Cannock Chase area of outstanding natural beauty.
offline donations. "Aged 46 it was my biggest
challenge to date and I am glad I put in the hard training for the Ironman 70.3."
Mr Dwerryhouse completed the event in six hours 29 minutes.
Andrew Dwerryhouse, managing director of Wild Thang
The 13.1-mile run started and finished at the historic Shugborough country estate, the former ancestral home of Lord Anson.
Mr Dwerryhouse said: “Firstly I would like to say a huge thank you to all those that supported me, sent kind comments and donations, I have raised just over £1,000 from online and
He added: "I had hoped to complete in approximately six hours and when I transitioned off the bike, I was feeling good and on track, then the heat became unbearable on the
run reaching 32-33°C, which was a slap in the face and every competitor suffered so was just happy to make it over the finish line.
"It was a great experience and atmosphere, I kept in mind every step of the way that I am lucky to be living without disability so was proud to be raising funds for such an important charity."
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