As the countdown to Christmas gets well and truly underway with offices and places of work getting into the festive spirit, Siemens Building Technologies is warning UK businesses about the potential consequences of false fire alarms during the busiest period of the year. more

Health & safety

Dematic launches Engineering Design Apprenticeship programme
	Dematic has launched an Engineering Design Apprenticeship programme this September with a cohort of four students – two starting a four-year course in Mechanical Engineering Design and two in Controls Engineering Design. more

News

New look Maintec event hailed a success by industry
	Maintec, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to the maintenance, plant and asset management sector which took place on the 6 – 7 November at the NEC, Birmingham, has been hailed a success by organisers Western Business Exhibitions. more

Events

German packaging law updates: less than a month to comply
	UK companies which sell goods to Germany have less than a month to comply with the country’s updated packaging laws or face fines of up to €200,000. Businesses could also be prohibited from selling goods on the German market if they fail to adhere to the new legislation. more

Packaging, labelling & coding

Over one-third of manufacturers set to expand their supply chain by 2023
	More than one third (35 per cent) of manufacturers expect their business to expand their supply chain over the next five years, with just 13 per cent believing that it will be minimized. more

News

Steely choice for working capital to fund growth	Continuous thermal imaging prevents breakouts and improves the process
Wyelands Bank, set up to help small and medium businesses, has completed a seven-figure asset-based lending deal for AD Bird Stainless Limited. more	Steel breakouts are catastrophic process failures that are both extremely dangerous and costly. Monitoring the health of ladles and torpedoes using thermal imaging can greatly minimise the risk but a ... more
News	Thermal imaging

10% off all Filter Elements* – for one day only!

To celebrate what has been an amazing 40th Anniversary Year Dustcheck are offering customers 10% off* all filter element orders on Wednesday 5th December! (Terms and conditions apply)

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News

Proseal opens new US factory amid continued international growth
	Tray sealing specialist Proseal has expanded its business in the US with the opening of a new production facility. The growth of Proseal America reflects the hard work and dedication of the Proseal America team, in particular in identifying and meeting the growing demand in the US for fresh convenience foods. more

News

Reinhard Banasch appointed CEO Rubix Germany, Austria, Switzerland
	Following a comprehensive external search, Reinhard Banasch has been appointed CEO Rubix Germany, Austria and Switzerland, effective 1 January 2019. more

News

Lockwood wins regional award
	Tony Lockwood, managing director of Poole-based BOFA International, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the high-profile Dorset Business Awards. more

Dust & fume extraction

Spaciotempo goes the extra mile to create luxury car dealership
	A luxury car dealership in Hereford is continuing to do a roaring trade while its showroom is being revamped thanks to a temporary structure. more

Warehousing, Handling & Storage

Future Robotics - focused conference debuts to exhibitor and delegate praise
	Future Robotics, the UK’s only independent industrial robotics conference, drew praise from delegates and exhibitors alike following its successful debut on Tuesday 13 November in The Slate at Warwick University. more

Events

Failure to prioritise resource efficiency is costing UK manufacturers billions
	New report details how UK manufacturers can improve non-labour resource productivity and cut costs without significant capital investment - yet many are failing to grasp this key opportunity, says Martin Chilcott. more