Blakedown Sport & Play

Blakedown Sport & Play have been constructing top quality sports facilities for over 40 years. Offering a nationwide service with dedicated regional contract managers and a directly employed skilled workforce, allowing us to see your project through from concept to completion.

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Portakabin Achieves Re-Accreditation to ISO14001 for Environmental Performance

Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building specialist, has achieved

re-accreditation to ISO 14001 – the internationally-recognised standard for reducing impact on the environment.

Certification was achieved following a rigorous independent assessment of the company’s environmental policy, compliance with legislation, control systems and procedures, and targets for further improving environmental performance.

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Terrapin’s Rapid Response Passes School Test

Offsite construction specialist Terrapin has created a Rapid Response solution that addresses the demand in the market for cost effective, turnaround of bespoke classroom buildings.

The rapid response service allows Terrapin to deliver fully equipped, permanent, modular classroom units to a bespoke design within less than two months. The buildings can be supplied to BREEAM Excellent rating, where required, which includes the inclusion of renewable technologies.

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Alfa Laval Seeks New Air Partners

Heat transfer specialists, Alfa Laval, are seeking qualified partners in the UK & Ireland to help them improve their coverage of the commercial refrigeration installation market with their comprehensive range of Air products.

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Yorkon Increases Recycling Rates in its Off-site Manufacturing Process to 91%

Award-winning off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, has announced that it now recycles 91 per cent of waste generated in the manufacture of its steel-framed modular building system.

According to WRAP, the construction industry is responsible for around 120 million tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation waste every year – around one third of all waste in the UK – but also that off-site construction can reduce waste by up to 90 per cent.

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Optimised Insulation Study Shows Energy Savings with Impressive Ecological & Economic Benefits

It is common knowledge that considerable energy savings can be achieved through the optimal insulation of buildings. However the energy saving benefits of insulating air conditioning and refrigeration systems are sometimes overlooked, with structural insulation requirements more readily considered. Yet it is investments in the insulation of HVACR service equipment that are recovered much faster. This is equally true for refrigeration and air-conditioning as it is for heating systems.

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Riello UPS Brand Will Consolidate Entire Riello Elettronica UPS Portfolio

Riello Elettronica has launched a branding initiative designed to reinforce the global marketing and sales efforts supporting its rapidly growing UPS portfolio.

With immediate effect, all UPS products, including those previously sold under the AROS name, will be marketed worldwide under the Riello UPS brand, with a new logo and visual identity. All solar inverter products will be sold under the AROS Solar Technology brand.

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Comprehensive Cable Management Systems

The Icotek range of cable management and EMC shielding products available from M Buttkereit Ltd have widespread applications within general industry including public transportation systems. They are used on control panels incorporating telecoms, signalling or other specialised switchgear as well as signage and display products. Recent applications include information display packages designed for use during the 2012 Olympic Games events. All Icotek products are designed to simplify cabling procedures, while providing the maximum facility for retro modifications and subsequent maintenance, with minimum interruption to existing cabling products.

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The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory

Most people know that the poppy is the National emblem of remembrance for those men and women who gave their lives defending the principles of freedom and democracy for which our Country stands, but where do all the poppies and wreaths come from. and how did it all begin.

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Another Step in the Right Direction for Dickies

Forming a significant part of the extensive Dickies safety footwear collection is the Cleveland Super Safety Boot SB-P (Code NO: FA23200) which ensures all-day comfort and protection in almost any tough work or leisure situation.

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