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Phil goes the extra mile for charity Phil Winnington, International Business Director at Morris Site Machinery, was recently joined by friends, colleagues and well-wishers as he completed his 5-a- Day mission to run 25K across 5 days in aid of mental health charity Mind. To promote a healthy lifestyle and mind, each day Phil donned a t-shirt which


represented fruit from an individual’s 5-A-Day. The run saw him cover ground in Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Cheshire and North Wales as well as 5K around the football pitch at league two side Crewe Alexandra, all in memory of his dear friend Julia.


Phil has already smashed his initial £555.55 target on his online fundraising


page and is currently at £1000.55 (plus Gift Aid)! Following his challenge, Phil said: “This was the biggest personal charity


challenge I have ever done, but it was worth every second. It was a proud moment each day I crossed the finish line and I couldn’t have done it without the support of everyone.


“My aim was to


do something positive and to raise the awareness of mental illness after losing my friend Julia back in 2013 and I am completely overwhelmed with how generous everyone has been already. I have nearly doubled my target which is just astonishing - on to


the next challenge!” Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales offering information and


advice to people with mental health problems and works to raise public awareness and understanding of issues relating to mental health. If you would like to find out more, contact the charity on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk


Construction Equipment


Association The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) would like to welcome David Bell, director JCB as the trade associations very first Honorary President. David joined JCB in 1974 as a graduate trainee, following an Engineering


apprenticeship at Rolls Royce in Derby. During his 43-year career at JCB David has held a variety of senior roles,


including managing director of JCB Sales/Service, JCB Agriculture, JCB’s Backhoe Loader and Telescopic Handler Business Units and Group HR Director. He is also a seasoned traveler and lived and worked in North America for three years. Another string to


David’s bow is the JCB Academy, where he has been involved since its conception and currently holds the position as chairman of governors. On his new role


at the CEA, David said, “The construction equipment industry is vitally important to the


UK economy and I strongly believe it has a very bright future. The CEA is the voice of our industry and having spent my entire working life over 40 years working in different roles at JCB, I have a good understanding of the issues that everyone is facing. I’m really looking forward to championing the interests of the industry on behalf of the CEA at the highest level.” Rob Oliver CEA chief executive said, “David has been a well-known leader in


the construction equipment industry for many years. His scope of experience and continuing enthusiasm for our sector is outstanding. I am thrilled that he has agreed to be our figurehead as our first ever Honorary President. We very much look forward to working with him.”


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Acrow Leada Acrow, a specialist division of A-Plant and one of the UK’s leading suppliers of formwork, falsework and groundwork systems, is expanding its services into Ireland. The division’s team of specialist engineers will be supporting projects


throughout Ireland from the design process to supplying equipment and expertise. Leada Acrow hires formwork, falsework and groundwork systems as well as


edge protection systems and heavy duty shoring and support for a wide range of developments. It will be working alongside Dublin based partner, NorthEdge to support


contractors with hire equipment requirements. Leada Acrow, which marked its 80th anniversary last year, has a strategic


partnership with the German-based manufacturer, MEVA, one of the world’s largest formwork and falsework producers. Its experienced team of engineers have worked on the Mersey Gateway


Bridge, a new six-lane toll bridge due to open later this year and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty project as well as many other civil engineering and building projects throughout the UK, including hospital developments, agricultural projects, building conversions, railway station upgrades, energy and power plants projects, retail and residential developments. Using state-of-the-art 2D and 3D CAD software, bespoke designs are created


using standard equipment to ensure customers achieve cost-efficient designs to reduce stock and labour requirements. Paul Burns, National Sales Director of Leada Acrow, said: “We are delighted to


be developing our customer base in Ireland which represents an exciting opportunity to expand our market presence”. Adrian Cafferkey Director of NorthEdge, said: “Leada Acrow has an excellent


reputation in the UK construction sector and we are delighted to be working with them to support our clients’ requirements in Ireland.”


Checkatrade joins forces with Caterpillar to offer even greater


members’ benefits Leading UK consumer champion, Checkatrade, has built an enviable reputation for looking after the nation’s homeowners by providing easy to access, up-to-date information on vetted local tradespeople, and now the firm is set to provide even greater benefits to its members by partnering with construction giant, Caterpillar. Members already receive a range of significant benefits including inclusion in the


Checkatrade search feature which has the potential to put a member’s details before thousands of homeowners looking for a reliable tradesperson in their area. To become a member of Checkatrade and join over 25,000 of the UK’s best


tradespeople who have already signed up, potential members must undergo a thorough background check and commit to, and uphold, the ‘Checkatrade Standard’. The standard outlines the service customers can expect from Checkatrade


recommended tradespeople, including being courteous, keeping appointments and being honest in all dealings. With a commitment to service at the core of its business, Checkatrade chooses


its partners very carefully, only ever working with those businesses that reflect its own commitment to quality. Checkatrade members receive 30% off products at www.shopcaterpillar.co.uk


and the Shop Caterpillar range includes everything the busy tradesperson needs to work safely and in style and comfort. The range includes water-resistant jackets, safety footwear, heavy knit gloves and utility lights, perfect for hard to reach places. Visitors to the site will also find a sign-up form to learn more about


Checkatrade membership. Alternatively, to find out more about becoming a Checkatrade member, visit www.checkatrade.com/join.


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