Dealey Environmental, a specialist in environmentally friendly pest control, has reduced the resources required to manage its mobile workforce by 50 per cent following the implementation of latest field service management software from BigChange. Offering the full range of environmental protection services including bird control, fumigation, grounds maintenance and cleaning, Dealey has been pioneering environmentally friendly products and service since its inception in 1954. Using the BigChange platform, Dealey has further improved its green credentials with a significant reduction in paperwork and has boosted its customer experience with automated reporting.

“Before BigChange we were killing trees not just pests!” commented Martin Cobbald, Managing Director of Dealey Environmental. “We consumed paper at an unsustainable rate and not only was this bad for the planet it was bad for us and for our clients. We had paper everywhere, except where it was meant to be, and it took a huge amount of my time to schedule jobs, manage the team and liaise with clients.

“Around this time, I was introduced to the concept of ‘lean management’ which focusses on continuous improvement and optimising resources,” he continued, “I was also recommended BigChange and realised the fit between our aspirations, the model for a successful business and the BigChange solution, and we haven’t looked back.”

Dealey Environmental, based in Suffolk, offers a wide range of services in the field of pest control and wildlife management. Serving clients in the food manufacturing, bioscience, farming and haulage sectors – in fact any business with pests, Dealey is one of the few companies that will look to address the cause of an issue rather than just the manifestation. Where remedial action is required Dealey uses the best equipment with the latest chemicals and adheres to the most stringent audit standards.

Since implementing the single platform CRM, Job Scheduling, Live Tracking, Field Resource Management and Online Portal, from BigChange, Dealey records all customer interactions, automatically schedules routine tasks and captures site visit records, including photographs, for auditing and reporting. HR uses vehicle tracking reports to further reduce paperwork and reduce the monthly payroll resource and the online library has made new recruitment inductions and training more efficient and effective.

“Since the first meeting BigChange talked our language making an effort to understand our business and our needs,” Cobbald concluded. “There is always someone available with guidance, insight and patience, and I know that as we continue to grow BigChange will grow with us.”

www.bigchange.com

2022 marks the 70th anniversary of Belzona — an industry-leading designer of epoxy-based repair composite materials and protective coatings.

It all began in 1952 by flame spraying steel with zinc to provide corrosion protection to steel structures. Since then, the company has expanded into safeguarding various assets from corrosion and erosion produced by different factors. Belzona has been able to combat these issues through its dedication to continuous research and development of polymeric systems; engineering a wide range of the most reliable and multipurpose products available.

Belzona’s specialised products are suitable for metal, rubber, concrete, and other surfaces. All Belzona products undergo a series of rigorous tests performed both in-house and by third-party laboratories. Belzona materials demonstrate a superb resistance to erosion, corrosion, abrasion, chemical attack, and physical impact. Unlike many traditional repair methods, Belzona solutions are safe, easy to work with, do not require specialized tools, and offer a fast return to service.

For 70 years, Belzona has built a legacy on providing effective solutions and unparalleled customer service to our worldwide base established in over 120 countries. Join us this year in celebrating our collective achievements!

For more information, please visit: www.belzona.com

Dressing right and staying comfortable when it’s cold and wet demands the best in Climate Control working clothes

Continuous work in cold weather produces body heat and sweat. But when your rate of work slows, the sweat cools and you’ll start to feel cold and damp. The solution is Snickers Workwear’s body-mapping Mid-layer working clothes that deliver advanced ventilation to control and regulate the heat from your body.

Made to last from sustainable fabrics such as micro fleece and recycled polyester, they’re great for both work and leisure activities. These garments insulate and keep heat around your body by effectively creating an air pocket inside your clothes.

They complement Snickers Workwear’s FlexiWork Base-layer undergarments that combine sustainable animal-friendly Merino Wool with polyamide for warmth and ventilation. As well as the Top-layer or ‘outer shell’ AllroundWork and Flexiwork Weatherproof Jackets and Trousers that will keep you warm, dry and comfortable all day long.

For more information on Snickers Workwear’s sustainability philosophy and it’s Climate Control garments you can call the Helpline on 01484 854788; check out www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Incorporating some of the most advanced technical features in safety boot design.

With a focus on comfort and S3 safety, Solid Gear’s new and athletic-looking Prime GTX boots are probably the most comfortable and robust footwear you can get for the winter.

This hi-tech safety footwear will keep your feet dry so you can work comfortably in the roughest conditions on site – with effective protection all day long.

Solid Gear has combined a Vibram® outsole with a full and lightweight EPTU mid-sole to prioritise top-line comfort and stability. The sole combines excellent durability with oil-and slip-resistance and outstanding grip on snow and ice – even at low temperatures. What’s more the GTX combines ergonomics with a torsional rigidity for safety that are enhanced by the durable microfiber upper that has a waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® membrane.

Comfort and fit are delivered to the highest standard with the GORE-TEX® Stretch Technology in the upper which, together with a high heel counter and the snug BOA® Fit System, make this boot truly a unique experience in safety footwear protection.

To get more information on Solid Gear Safety Footwear, check out www.solidgearfootwear.com; you can call the Helpline on 01484 854788 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To mark the new year, Wanner International has announced that it can reduce the total energy usage by up to a half for some industries that rely heavily on pumps for their processes. The company is focusing on the importance of reducing energy consumption in the wake of COP26, and wants to highlight that it is playing its part in making a more sustainable future a reality.

Wanner provides pumps for a range of industries across the globe, from oil and gas, through to food production, chemical and pharmaceutical production. Of course, it can’t on its own solve the carbon crisis, but what it is doing is examining every pump it manufactures, helping customers reduce energy usage by careful placement of Hydra-Cell® pumps, and squeezing carbon out of the system.

Choosing the right pump technology can have an effect on energy usage. The Hydra-Cell® pump’s true positive displacement action and minimal internal losses achieve high efficiencies from pump shaft to hydraulic power; this combined with the wide range of flow rate controllability ensures optimum energy usage. Alternative pump technologies with inherent internal losses, which get larger as internal parts wear, start to become lower in efficiency as the discharge pressure goes above 10 bar and only gets worse with increasing pressure.

Some of Wanner’s Hydra-Cell® pumps have been reliably operating in the field for a quarter of a century plus, which again frees resources that can be devoted into improving sustainability. Considering that some industries in which Wanner operates, such as oil and gas, are shifting heavily into renewables, the flexibility of the Hydra-Cell® pump to handle many different liquids coupled with its high energy efficiency and reliability has a large role to play in reducing the carbon footprint.

Paul Davis, Wanner International’s managing director commented: “Switch on your TV and you will see climate disasters around the world taking lives, homes, livelihoods and destroying ecosystems. From soaring temperatures causing wildfires that ravaged Greece and Australia to unprecedented levels of rainfall that led to severe flooding in Germany and South Asia. Around the world, everyone is being affected by climate change.

“And everyone needs to be part of the solution. We are dedicated to enabling our customers to save energy, to save resources and we hope that with our leadership, they will follow this example across the whole of their supply chains.”

https://www.hydra-cell.co.uk/Our-Technology-Advantages/High-Efficiency-Pumping-Action

CoolTech+™ technology lays the foundation for a next-gen product range that exceeds industry sustainability standards

 PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) today launches its new PETRONAS Syntium range, proudly crafted to boost thermal efficiency, control engine heat dissipation, and reduce the fuel emissions of passenger vehicles worldwide. With new CoolTech+™ technology supporting the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team to an eighth consecutive Constructors’ Championship, PETRONAS Syntium will enable motorists to unlock the same optimal engine performance and achieve stronger sustainability on every journey, cementing PLI as a world-leading developer of automotive lubricant efficiency.

Most modern engines only convert around one third of their potential fuel energy into power. Not only is the rest of this thermal energy left unconverted, but it dissipates as waste heat, meaning more than half of the useful energy produced by cars globally is lost to engine inefficiency. Excessive heat can also cause damage to critical engine parts, such as turbochargers, pistons, and bearings.

PETRONAS Syntium now offers almost 40% stronger protection against the wear of critical parts than past generations, targeting heat-critical zones within the engine to prevent deposit build-up, extend parts life, and lower maintenance costs. Thanks to exceptionally strong oil chains, the new PETRONAS Syntium range also provides up to 68% higher oxidation resistance, controlling sludge, delaying oil thickening, and maintaining a stable, protective film for maximum engine performance. And with its superior ability to control heat by reducing friction, CoolTech+™ technology cuts vehicle emissions and fuel consumption by up to 3%, minimising the environmental impact of driving and saving motorists money.

Automated labelling can significantly increase the speed at which products, components, and cables can be identified. It enables you to comply with traceability requirements, while protecting profitability. Discover complete identification solution from Brady – on the website as well as on the Southern manufacturing 2022!

Brady Corporation offers a complete, automated labelling solution that includes industrial-grade labels, automated label printing software and automated print & apply systems.

Reliable labels are selected or designed to stay attached and remain legible in your working environment. They are automatically printed by smart label printing software and print & apply systems that can be fully integrated in your environment, and driven by your existing data.

Fully automated labelling for PCBs

A fully automated printed circuit board labelling solution can enable traceability and manufacturing data analysis without human interference. We can offer several automation solutions depending on your needs:

• BradyPrinter A8500 Label Printer Applicator: reliably automates printed circuit board labelling, consistently prints and applies tiny polyimide labels that can resist the entire PCB production process.

• ALF - Automated Label Feeder: offers effective automated label feeding, is fast, efficient and easy to use and can be implemented anywhere along the production line.

Automated cable identification

Wraparound & flag labels can be applied up to 10 seconds faster with Brady's automated cable identification solutions.

• The Wraptor A6200 Wrap Printer Applicator for Wrap-around labels in cellular manufacturing and process-driven assembly
• The Wraptor A6500 Wrap Printer Applicator significantly increase production output by identifying cables with wrap-around labels in 5 seconds
• With the BradyPrinter A5500 Flag Printer Applicator operators can significantly increase production output by flagging cables in 5 seconds

Visit Brady booth (E120) at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2022 and see our automated identification systems and industrial printers in action!

Never underestimate the importance of professional labelling!

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As it continues to invest record amounts in its fleet, Selwood, the UK leader in pump rental solutions, has agreed a new partnership with Borger.

The arrangement commences with Selwood’s purchase of 15 custom-designed, positive displacement process-critical pumps

to complement its existing stock of 5,000 pumps for rental; primarily in water and wastewater applications.

Selwood and Borger have worked together for several years on a number of key sites, with this first official order being for Borger to provide its proven BLUEline Maintenance-In-Place pumps in three sizes; from 7.5kW up to 30kW; protected in stackable crash-frames.

Mark Bebbington, Group Technical Solutions Director at Selwood, said: “As the UK’s leader in pump rental solutions and pump manufacture, we are committed to continual investment in our fleet. Over the years, we’ve seen how Borger’s macerators and rotary lobe pumps can complement our own stock; supporting our reputation for providing customers with exceptional products and service. Borger’s reliability, easy servicing and backup we receive from their teams are also important factors”.

“This new agreement support’s Selwood’s ability to provide the best possible solutions for our customers, including major water authorities across the UK”.

David Brown, Managing Director of Borger UK, added: “Our companies work very well together, with a similar ethos. We look forward to strengthening what is already a very strong collaboration”.

The 15 new Borger pumps (five of each size), have been designed and supplied to WIMES specification. Fitted with dry run, discharge pressure and suction monitoring, they are all compatible with Selwood Pumps’ in-house designed telemetry site monitoring system, SelWatch.

www.boerger.com

Cologne, January 27, 2022. – Ulrich Eff (DIEHL Metering) and Jens Hørdum (Kamstrup) were newly elected to the board of OMS-Group e. V. in December 2021. With the new additions, the nine-member OMS leadership team paves the way for interoperable metering throughout Europe and worldwide. The substantial voter turnout for the election is indicative of the organization’s members’ dedication. 

Andreas Bolder (METRONA Union), Volker Eck (Qundis), Wolfgang Esch (WEPTECH), Jürgen Frech (Landis + Gyr), Heinz Lux (KNX), Volker Meyer (figawa) and Prof. Dr. Axel Sikora (Offenburg University of Applied Sciences) were confirmed to the board. Carsten Lorenz (Pietro Fiorentini) and Hermann Trottler (DIEHL Metering) resigned from the board. Andreas Bolder is looking forward to his third term in office, the second of which was served as Spokesman of the Board.

With its specification for open meter communication, the OMS-Group has become an international focal point in the field of smart metering. Many of its 69 members from 18 countries participated in the virtual General Meeting. The new board will lead the OMS-Group until the next board election in the fall of 2024.

www.oms-group.org provides detailed information about the association and the OMS standards.

While real progress was made at the COP26 Summit, the main conclusion drawn by the Glasgow Climate Pact was that further emissions cuts are required and need to be provided by the end of 2022. This is to ensure that countries are on track to meet the UN Paris Agreement’s target of net-zero by 2050.