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Winners shortlisted once again for Sustainability and Resource Awards

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The annual Sustainability and Resource Awards held by the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) is firmly in sight, with the ceremony set to take place in early November at the Grosvenor Square Marriot hotel, London.

These long-standing and well-respected awards are given for outstanding achievement in the sustainability, resource and waste industry, judged by experts in the sector.

An eagerly awaited event for all within the sector, especially for those who have been included on the shortlist for one of the prestigious awards, which were subsequently announced this week. One company that has managed to make the grade once again, is our very own Mick George Ltd, who has for the second consecutive year been included.

Midlands broker scoops prestigious finance award

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Independent financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), is celebrating after scooping the Top Hard Assets Broker award at the 2017 Leasing World Awards.

With the award aimed at the hard asset market, which includes yellow plant and construction equipment, the East Midlands-based firm picked up the accolade after being nominated and then selected as the winners by a group of judges.

Director of MAF, Dave Chapman, was also invited to be a part of the industry expert panel earlier in the day as part of the Leasing World Pro-Summit Conference to share his thoughts on financial technology (fintech) and their online platform, Asset Finance Compared, which delivers a Decision in Principle in 60 seconds.

New branding, website & literature marks exciting future for Heckmondwike

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Heckmondwike, the UK’s leading fibre bonded carpet manufacturer, is entering an exciting new era with new branding, new shade cards, a new brochure and a re-designed website.

With a powerful new strapline - ‘Heckmondwike – Makers of Fibre Bonded Carpets’ - the company is demonstrating its unique heritage, celebrating 50 years of fibre bonded carpet manufacture for the education, commercial and health sectors.

LAR celebrates 20th anniversary with company rebrand

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LAR Ltd, a leading abatement specialist is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a refreshed company brand identity. Having maintained a consistent brand image for the past 20 years, LAR decided that it was time for a refresh to support its core attributes of being award-winning, high-quality, trusted and professional.

LAR’s brand colours remain the same, but the company has refreshed its logo and marketing materials and has also increased its online presence, including launching a new website and social media pages.

buildingSMART openBIM Professional Certification Programme

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Man and Machine supports the development of the buildingSMART Professional Certification programme and will provide buildingSMART approved training through its established BIM Ready courses.

buildingSMART Professional Certification is an international initiative that has been developed by chapters in Europe, Asia and the Americas and is expected to be adopted across the globe. As a recognized leader in the development of openBIM standards, buildingSMART will bring clarity and consensus in the definition and application of openBIM principles and provide a global benchmark for openBIM training and competency assessment.