Leading local contractor, Morris Property, has completed the build of a new 20,000ft² factory at Hortonwood West industrial estate in Telford. Bakerbellfield Ltd, which supplies commercial interiors for airports, rail, office and education sectors commissioned Morris Property to build the unit due to an increase in demand for its services. The company has invested around £1.6m in the new premises,…
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Electrolux publishes complete buyer’s guide to commercial dishwashing equipment
Electrolux Professional has published a detailed purchasing guide to steer buyers through the process of selecting and using the most appropriate commercial dishwashing equipment for their kitchen space. The Commercial Dishwashing Equipment Buyer’s Guide is available on the leading manufacturer’s website, and has been written to help consultants, specifiers, designers, and owner-occupiers make well-informed decisions on the equipment they choose…
Read MoreAccessibility is no secret in Bletchley
It’s no secret that JD Wetherspoon’s latest venue, Captain Ridley’s Shooting Party, is open to all. The new pub in Bletchley is named after the codebreakers from M16 who operated from the town during WWII, and even features a rare WWII cipher machine as part of its fixtures and fittings. Fittings also include a Changing Places wheelchair-accessible toilet for people…
Read MoreIFSEC International 2018 announces the Converged Security Centre powered by Vidsys
IFSEC International 2018 will play host to a dedicated learning and demonstration area, where visitors will benefit from a real-time immersive experience of integrated physical and cyber security. Networked systems and applied technologies are presenting security management professionals with rising levels of information outputs and data, which are rapidly becoming core aspects of their business strategies. The business intelligence available…
Read MoreCelebrating health and safety heroes
Health and Safety Champions, Employee Wellbeing Initiatives and Health and Safety Innovations are shortlisted for International Safety Awards 2018 Recognising individual contributions to keeping workers and workplaces healthy and safe every day, the British Safety Council will be presenting two special individual awards at the Gala Dinner of the International Safety Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on…
Read MoreCEF’s Jon Gibbons to cycle Britain for Macmillan Cancer Support
Jon Gibbons, who has worked for CEF – the UK’s expert supplier of electrical products and services – for 27 years, is set to take on a mammoth cycle challenge this September to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event, Ride Across Britain, will see hundreds of cyclists cover 969 miles between the most south westerly point of Cornwall…
Read MoreSaint-Gobain UK and Ireland celebrate one year anniversary of charity partnership with Barnardo’s
Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, has raised more than £200,000 over the year for children’s charity Barnardo’s. Barnardo’s has been the company’s chosen charity partner for the last year, as part of Saint-Gobain’s together charity programme. This programme brings together employees, customers and suppliers across Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland’s 36 businesses to fundraise for the…
Read MorePizzaExpress renews contract with Cloudfm
In a move that demonstrates their confidence in Cloudfm’s innovative approach to facilities management, leading casual dining operator PizzaExpress has renewed their contract with the provider. The tech-led FM specialist will continue managing all planned and reactive maintenance for the restaurant brand at more than 490 sites across the UK. The contract renewal, worth £50m over five years, recognises the…
Read MoreRPC Group acquisitions have been awarded a place on Frameworks
RPC bpi recycled products and ESE World UK, both recently acquired by RPC Group, have been awarded places on Frameworks with Braintree District Council for their Refuse Supplies Framework PROC17-0110 and the ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) Framework 860_18 Refuse and Recycling Products. The companies are leaders in their respective fields and jointly offer customers a large selection of high-quality…
Read More£260m Retail Complex Protected by Advanced Panels
Meyer Bergman’s £260 million shopping and leisure complex, ‘The Broadway’ in Bradford, UK, is being protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. The Broadway is the latest UK retail venture for Meyer Bergman, which also owns The Bentall Centre in Kingston upon Thames and London’s iconic Burlington Arcade. It is home to over 570,000 sq ft of retail and leisure…
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