Tratos has become the newest member to sign the Europacable Industry Charter, joining an group of European and worldwide cable manufacturers that have pledged to uphold ethical, sustainable and high quality cable development and manufacturing.     Europacable represents wire and cable manufacturers in Europe. Members include the world’s largest producers as well as highly specialised small and medium sized businesses from across Europe.   Ennio Bragagni Capaccini, vice president of Tratos Group, said, after signing the Charter: “We are proud to add our name to the Industry Charter. Its principles mirror our own and we are fully committed to delivering continuous improvement in our business where we can.”   Launched in November 2015, the Charter sets out shared industry principles and objectives. It aims for signatories to play a proactive role in monitoring and evaluating emerging issues and finding innovative solutions that produce cables that exceed minimum requirements.   Founded in 1991, the association’s energy and communication cable manufacturer members employ around 70,000 people globally, with more than 50% based in Europe. Last year group members generated a turnover of more than 20 billion Euros.   As members of Europacable, Tratos, manufacturing in Italy and the UK and with bases worldwide, will receive information about relevant EU policy developments; representation at EU level and engagement in policy processes.   The Europacable Charter acknowledges the need to meet the demands of business stakeholders, while at the same time supporting the interests of employees, customers, the wider community and the environment. Charter signatories are committed to continuous achievement in product compliance and innovation, business ethics and social responsibility, health and safety and environment and climate change. Source link

One of the increasing worries that have been highlighted to be a key issue for the building, design and construction industry in this country is the issue of skills shortages. This is a particularly pressing problem at this crucial time in our country’s history with the EU referendum, where the security of skilled European workers is still uncertain. Hudson Contract, based in the United Kingdom, have implemented a solution to this that it seems other businesses in the industry would be encouraged to follow as well. This is the creation of a new Apprenticeship Scholar Scheme that will encourage young people from all over the country to become the future workforce of Great Britain. Up to this current moment in time, the company has been able to support up to a grand total of 80 apprentices, of which 19 per cent have joined the bricklaying profession in the last half of the decade. Indeed, Mister David Jackson the founding mind behind the company has expressed his commitment to ensuring that younger generations of people are encouraged more than ever to pursuing the careers in building and construction that they want to.   With the creation of new apprenticeship schemes and sponsoring, Hudson Contract also ensures that many individuals who might not be able to afford such apprenticeship schemes are able to benefit from them as well, showing that all strata of society are welcomed by Hudson into the construction trade. With National Apprenticeship Week set to take place in early March next month, the company is therefore very keen to indicate the various ways in which it can  help young people starting work in the sector to thrive and gain valuable experience that will undoubtedly prove incredibly useful to them in the future impending years of their careers to come. Hudson Contract has announced its intention to include an extra 20 new youngsters into its apprenticeship scheme.

Sand Blasting Machines Market Size By Product (Industrial Sand Blasting Machine, Mini Sand Blasting Machine) Industry Outlook Report, Regional Analysis, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2012 – 2022 Sand blasting machines market size is forecast to hit USD 485 million, growing at 3.5% by 2022. Robotic sandblasting technology is projected to open new avenues for the market growth. The market has enjoyed substantial surge due to increased usage in industrial and domestic applications. Increased expenditure in this new technology by the key market participants is likely to influence market growth positively in the near future. Browse key industry insights spread across 85 pages with 22 market data tables & 21 figures from the report, “Sand Blasting Machines Market Size By Product (Industrial Sand Blasting Machine, Mini Sand Blasting Machine) Industry Outlook Report, Regional Analysis, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2012 – 2022” in detail along with the table of contents:https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/sand-blasting-machines-market-size Robotic blasting technology has seen wide acceptance where the standard automation solutions does not suffice the needs of part complexity, complex process requirements, and quality control needs. This new technique has been implemented to broaden the scope of sand blasting.  Manual sand blasting operation leads to potential health hazards. Various industries like aerospace, consumer electronics, automotive, medical, etc. have adopted robotic blast systems for numerous applications such as material removal, coating removal, surface preparation, shot peening, mold cleaning, and stress relief. Growing demand from these sectors is anticipated to boost market growth during the forecast time frame. Application areas like 3D printing offering a carved or handmade look have started adopting the new technology at a fast pace. Silica is a traditionally used abrasive material. Inhalation of this material may lead to health issues including silicosis and other lung diseases. Other abrasive materials including water, crushed glass, walnut shells, etc. have gained prominence owing to Government regulations in many nations to prohibit the use of blast cleaning abrasives comprising over 0.1% free silica. Considering the risk of lung diseases, shot blasting machines are gaining popularity as they use metallic shots and grits as abrasives. This is likely to restrain market growth a bit. Make an inquiry for purchasing this report @ https://www.gminsights.com/inquiry-before-buying/129 Mini sand blasting machines market share is projected to surpass USD 90 million, at a growing CAGR of more than 4% and to lead the application segment in coming few years owing to their inherently portable feature and use in household tasks. Industrial sand blasting machines market is projected to be worth USD 390 million during the estimated time frame. Growing trend of replacing manual labor for accomplishing domestic tasks is likely to further the growth by 2022. The demand in Asia Pacific market is anticipated to top due to extensive contribution in volume and revenue generation globally by Chinese market together with increasing use in infrastructure, construction, and automotive sectors. Europe is expected to hit USD 95 million by 2022, with gains estimated of 2.5% during the forecast period. Request for a sample of this research report @ https://www.gminsights.com/request-sample/detail/129 The report features comprehensive analysis of the extremely fragmented market with key players profiled in the report including Airblast B.V, Kramer Industries, Sintokogio Group, Clemco Industries Corp, Norton Sandblasting Equipment, Midwest Finishing Systems Inc., Torbo Engineering Keizers GmbH and SANdBOT (JetSystem Group).Global Market Insights has segmented the sand blasting machines industry on the basis of product and region: Sand Blasting Machines Industry Product Analysis (2012 – 2022, Unit Shipments & Revenue) Industrial Sand Blasting Machine Mini Sand Blasting Machine  Sand Blasting Machines Industry Regional Analysis (2012 – 2022, Unit Shipments & Revenue) North America Europe Asia Pacific Latin America MEA  Browse Related Reports: Read our insightful industry blogs About Global Market Insights:Global Market Insights, Inc., headquartered in Delaware, U.S., is a global market research and consulting service provider; offering syndicated and custom research reports along with growth consulting services. 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Category: Construction Industry Today | Subscribe to Construction Industry Today Feed Published Thu, Apr 28th 2016 Malvern Scaffolding has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2015 calendar year. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday Malvern Scaffolding is one of 165 organisations to win a pass in the 2015 International Safety Awards and one of only two specialist scaffolding companies worldwide to do so. Now in their 58th year, the International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations of all types and sizes from around the world that have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scheme’s independent judges their commitment to preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health during the previous calendar year. In 2016 436 organisations won an International Safety Award. These winning organisations span all sectors and are drawn from the United Kingdom, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. 30 organisations were awarded a distinction, 241 organisations were awarded a merit and 165 organisations achieved a pass. Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, congratulated Jon Stone, Director of Malvern Scaffolding Limited on their success in winning an International Safety Award for 2016: “The British Safety Council commends Malvern Scaffolding on their achievement. The award is in recognition of their commitment and effort to keep their employees and workplaces free of injury and ill health. Our warmest congratulations.   “The British Safety Council’s vision is that no one should be injured or made ill by work, anywhere in the world. Across all of the winning organisations are examples of dedication and hard work to ensure that the risk of injury and ill health is prevented. We commend the winning organisations and urge them to continue working with us to ensure that our vision becomes a reality.”   Source link

The prices of homes in Spain increased by 0.6% in February year on year, taking average values to €1,233 per square meter, according to the latest data from the General Council of Notaires. Prices are strongest in the single family home sector with growth of 3.8% year on year while the price of apartments fell slightly by 0.2% compared to February 2015. The average price for single family homes is now €1,007 per square meter, for second hand apartments it is €1,350, up 0.6%, and for new apartments it is €1,619 per square meter, a rise of 0.3%. At the same time sales are rising steadily, up 22.9% year on year with the growth being led by apartments with transactions in this sector up by 25.9%, the data also shows. Sales of single family homes also registered a significant increase year on year with growth of 22.6% but new homes are not as popular with transactions down by 5.1%. The report from the Notaires states that in general terms the figures reflect an underlying trend of recovery. The recovery is also being reported by estate agents. Barcelona based Lucas Fox International said it recorded a 33% increase in sales in 2015 and much of the growth is coming from Spanish buyers rather than from those from overseas. Property sales to Spanish buyers were up by 86% year on year, according to the company’s latest market report and it said this is a sign that the Spanish property recovery is well underway. International buyers, however, continue to dominate high end sales. Some 17% of prime market buyers in Barcelona purchasing property above €950,000 were to national clients compared to 11% the previous year, the majority of whom were purchasing primary residences. ‘The increased market activity by local buyers was the standout trend in 2015. Spanish buyers have been active predominantly at mid end of the market, attracted by property prices at an eight year low, a recovering economy and increased lending from Spanish banks,’ said Tom Maidment, partner at Lucas Fox. ‘For several years the market has been dominated by international buyers and whilst foreign investors still account for the majority of our sales, the number of local buyers is clearly on the rise and we expect this trend to continue apace throughout 2016,’ he added. Sales to the British were also up by 50% in Barcelona, and in Lucas Fox’s Ibiza office, UK buyers accounted for more than two thirds of home sales, primarily due to the strong Pound against the Euro during 2015. The Barcelona office also saw a significant rise in Dutch and US buyers during 2015. The number of Russian buyers has dropped substantially, however, and are being replaced by buyers from the Middle East.Sales to the Spanish were also particularly strong in Valencia where transactions to local buyers more than doubled. There were also significant increases in Maresme, the coastal area to the North of Barcelona, and the Costa Brava, where Spanish buyers accounted for 37% and 29% of home purchases respectively. Lucas Fox co-founder Alexander Vaughan explained that while asking prices might well be rising sales prices are not. ‘Year on year we have not seen house prices rises. In fact the average property price for a Lucas Fox sale in 2015 was around €1 million, the same figure as in 2014,’ he said. ‘Sales prices can still be significantly lower than the asking price, although that gap is finally narrowing. The average price of prime property in prime regions is also being driven up by sales of new developments, which can sell for 20% to 30% more per square meter than re-sale homes in the same prime micro-area. Currently demand for this kind of product is outstripping supply,’ he added. BOOKMARK THIS PAGE (What is this?)      Source link

An exciting new opportunity for business growth has been signaled by Siemens and Bentley Systems, who have indicated their intentions to partner up to increase the amount of digital initiative into their various work initiatives. The companies themselves will implement a staggering 50 million euros that will be intent on increasing the digitization of its services. This will be done in order to help the various client bases of Siemens to be satisfied on a quicker and easier level. The cloud designs of both companies will also be able to merge into one, stemming Siemens’ sterling reputation in the industry as a leading figure in collaborative enterprises between various companies around the rest of the world. This initiative to encourage digitized construction in businesses has also been previously used by Turnkey Manufacturing Systems (TMS) to great success, ensuring that time and cost factors of production were cut to a minimal amount. Through the successful implementation of this, it is clear that Siemens will also benefit from this decision if it plays its cards wisely. Furthermore, an estimated 70 million Euros worth of stock shares will be granted to Siemens, further cementing relations between the two companies. Through this concern and attention paid to these new forms of three-dimensional technology, Siemens are paving the digital future for themselves, and Klaus Helmrich has expressed his delight that the global company is working closely with Bentley Services to achieve this result with flying colors. In a similar vein, the chief executive officer of Bentley Services, Mister Greg Bentley, has indicated his happiness that the relationship with Siemens has consistently proved beneficial to them and anticipates great advances in the field of technology with a company like Siemens getting involved in that specific and digital area of the development industry. The hopes are high that the two companies’ merger and investments into each other’s trust will be one that will yield the produce of prosperity for them in the years to come.