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Saint-Gobain PAM UK revamps its website

Saint-Gobain PAM UK, the country’s premier supplier of ductile iron and cast iron products, has revamped its website. The new-look site at www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk is now fully mobile-responsive, more user-friendly, and enables access to more downloadable information than ever before. Visitors to the site are now able to download e-catalogues, product drawings and datasheets. The revamp also aligns the site more closely with the Saint-Gobain group’s corporate identity.

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Education providers secure cash boost to tackle construction skills shortages

A dynamic partnership of education providers has been awarded £400,000 to address skills gaps in the construction industry.

Gateshead College has joined forces with Northumbria University and Derby College to launch the BRIDGE Project, a research programme that will investigate why there are low numbers of women, people from disadvantaged backgrounds, ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, mature and part-time students enrolling on construction-related degree courses.

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Revolutionary new fascia & soffit system in galvanised steel

Working in partnership with the innovative design team at its established German manufacturers, Rainclear have developed a simple to install, stylish and robust fascia and soffit system to match their Infinity Galvanised Steel Rainwater system.

In keeping with the robust 4-layer, soft sheen, colour coated Infinity Galvanised steel guttering, the fascia system comes with a 15-year manufacturer’s warranty offering peace of mind to both installers and home owners. Although with its galvanised steel core, zinc/magnesium corrosion protection, primer bonding coat and then the UV and scratch resistant polyester top coat it is expected to last for 25+ years - and all without the need to repaint.

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Kiverco & Mick George Ltd shortlisted for National Recycling Award

Following the installation of a state-of-the-art Recycling Plant at Mick George’s St. Ives site, Kiverco and Mick George Ltd are delighted to be shortlisted as finalists for ‘Business Partnership of the Year’ at the upcoming National Recycling Awards.

Mick George Ltd, who offer a wide range of Waste Management services, approached Kiverco to design and manufacture a new Recycling Plant to meet the growing demand for its services. Restricted space, increased workloads, as well as the overall ambition to improve service levels and sort material to achieve higher recovery rates all led the company investing in fresh solutions to these issues. 

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Safety & Health Expo announce keynotes for 2017

Safety & Health Expo, organised by UBM EMEA, is thrilled to announce its best ever inspirational speaker line-up. Rock star physicist Professor Brian Cox OBE, double Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes and Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston OBE. Taking place as part of the Protection and Management Series 2017, Europe’s leading events for security, fire, safety, workwear, facilities and service management, at London’s ExCeL from 20-22 June 2017, these three keynotes will take place in addition to over 60 dedicated health and safety sessions.

Launched in 2015, the Inspirational Speaker Series gives visitors the opportunity to hear from leaders outside of the health & safety profession, whose achievements are world-class and incredibly inspiring. Following an industry-wide survey, these three high-calibre speakers were chosen as the overwhelming favourites to lead keynotes in the Keynote Theatre, sponsored by Honeywell, and captain the 2017 speaker programme.

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