Kenneth Booth

Local construction supplier builds on expansion

Preston-based family business Readyfix has experienced steady year on year growth and as a result have further invested in a second warehouse at their premises on Croft Street. The business, which employs 35 staff, added an extra 350 pallet spaces, equivalent to the size of a football pitch, allowing the

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Extra comes as standard

Project savings. Local expertise. Added value from day one. Our standard of service is anything but standard. Extra Innovation At Aggreko we don’t just manufacture our own temporary power systems, we ensure they all effortlessly work and talk with each other. We don’t simply react to issues, we use intelligent

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Bull Products protects new homes next to Buckingham Palace

Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, is protecting the construction of one of London’s most prestigious residential developments, No. 1 Palace Street. Due for completion by 2020, the 3,900 sq m luxury apartment development comprises 72 apartments in a six-storey Grade II-listed building. Located opposite Buckingham Palace,

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UTV Riding Gear Guide

Whether you’re shopping for motorcycle aftermarket mods, an OEM oil filter, or simply a rad new pair of gloves, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. When it comes to accessories for your side-by-side, it’s sometimes hard to separate the rider must-haves from the wanna-be window dressing. Here’s a

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Södra celebrates PEFC’s 20th anniversary

This year, the International Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The PEFC is the world’s leading forest certification system and the standard of choice for public timber procurement policies in the UK. Its certification systems are recognised in 51 countries across the world

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Improving Your Business Work Space

Since you and any staff you work with spend several hours a day at work, it’s important that your working environment is conducive to efficiency and thus maximum productivity. There’s much you can do – not necessarily expensively either – to improve the workspace whether making a significant change, such

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Reduce your plastic usage by using Kite Packaging’s new environmentally-friendly paper padded envelopes

Packaging technologists at Kite Packaging have introduced their new paper padded envelopes, an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional bubble lined envelopes. These new additions to the Kite online site are a reliable way of getting smaller products to their targeted destination. With the envelopes’ simple yet effective corrugated fluting acting as

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Wildgoose Construction picks up prestigious Gold international health and safety award

Derbyshire firm Wildgoose Construction has won a prestigious Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. Jonathan Wildgoose, Executive Chairman of

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Issue 343 : Aug 2026

Kenneth Booth

Local construction supplier builds on expansion

Preston-based family business Readyfix has experienced steady year on year growth and as a result have further invested in a second warehouse at their premises on Croft Street. The business, which employs 35 staff, added an extra 350 pallet spaces, equivalent to the size of a football pitch, allowing the 27-year-old firm to hold onto their ‘huge stocks’ promise as they continue to grow. Started in 1992 by Richard Burwood, Readyfix supplies construction site materials, fixings and consumables to some of the country’s largest housebuilders and contractors as well as sub-contractors and independent tradespeople throughout the North of England. The company sets itself apart by offering impeccable customer service and next day/same day deliveries by their own drivers. Managing Director Greig Burwood who runs the company with his father and four brothers added, “Our primary focus is to keep to our promises; prompt response, and on-site, on-time deliveries. We have an excellent team to enable us to do this and the warehouse extension is proof that we are willing to invest to make sure our customers continue to be fully supported and their needs met.” The warehouse was under construction for six months with eight different local contractors working on the building. Sales Director Mark Burwood commented, “This new warehouse extension will enable us to offer an even better service throughout the North of England. We’re proud to serve the construction sector with our commitment to responsiveness. Our large inventory now allows us to deliver orders of stocked items even quicker to meet customer demand.”

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Extra comes as standard

Project savings. Local expertise. Added value from day one. Our standard of service is anything but standard. Extra Innovation At Aggreko we don’t just manufacture our own temporary power systems, we ensure they all effortlessly work and talk with each other. We don’t simply react to issues, we use intelligent telemetry systems to proactively prevent problems from happening. And to help our customers dial up or down their power requirements we offer smart facilities such as load sharing. However, our innovation doesn’t end there: Only rental company to manufacture own equipment Onboard control systems to adapt load to suit demand Remote Operations Centre offering 24/7 monitoring The only brand to offer a natural gas rental solution   Extra Reliability When it comes to ensuring reliability, you’ll find no one is more testing than Aggreko. That’s because we double-check every little detail and conduct rigorous performance and function tests before returning it to the field. Then there’s our thorough testing in the hottest and coldest environments on earth to ensure adverse weather never has an adverse impact on your temporary power supply. Other examples of our industry-leading reliability include: Aggreko Remote Monitoring for optimised efficiency Tailored testing for each and every unique setting Comprehensive pre-delivery inspection Extra Efficiency At Aggreko we understand that efficiency is king on every project and every site. It’s why we take pride in providing temporary power solutions that deliver industry-leading cost, fuel and operational efficiency, as well as the flexibility to adjust your power levels on demand. Furthermore, as we manufacture our own equipment you can be confident every system works and talks effortlessly with each other. Here are just a few ways we further boost efficiency: Intelligent onboard control systems Optimised fuel consumption via load on demand Latest emission technology for Clean Air Zone compatibility Latest renewable, hybrid and battery technologies Extra Expertise With Aggreko you don’t simply get a product. You get an industry-leading design package, a comprehensive plan, not to mention the support of our skilled electrical and mechanical engineers. Furthermore, our engineers are not just specialists in installing and running equipment – they’re experts in designing project-specific solutions. So, don’t be afraid to put them to the test. 170 in-house sales and service specialists Purpose-built equipment for the rental market Technology Centre of Excellence Continuous Professional Development courses Extra Reassurance We believe temporary power systems should come with the same peace of mind as permanent systems. So, whether you require reliable cabin power, high voltage prime power or a load testing service, you’ll always find our temporary solutions consistently dependable. In fact, we’re the only power generation company in the UK that has full ISO 45001 accreditation across all our products. Other examples of the extra reassurance we provide include: Extensive in-house training World’s first rental company to achieve CEMARS ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 and 25001 accredited 89% of customers use us again Tell us what you need We’ll help you find what’s right for you. Call us on 0330 311 4487 MAIN URL –  www.aggreko.com/extra OTHER URL – www.aggreko.com

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Bull Products protects new homes next to Buckingham Palace

Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, is protecting the construction of one of London’s most prestigious residential developments, No. 1 Palace Street. Due for completion by 2020, the 3,900 sq m luxury apartment development comprises 72 apartments in a six-storey Grade II-listed building. Located opposite Buckingham Palace, this development will be the only residential building to directly overlook the Palace gardens. The full residential scheme involves the refurbishment of the existing Grade II listed building, construction behind the retained facades as well as the build of a four-storey basement offering additional luxury facilities. Bull Products has supplied its Cygnus Wireless Alarm System combined with its 3G Auto Dialler for heightened out of hours protection. The Auto Dialler ensures that the site manager is notified if an activation or intrusion has occurred onsite. It allows the user to identify the cause of the alarm, whether it be a fire, first aid or intrusion emergency to ensure a quick response. A major innovation in wireless emergency fire, first aid and intruder alarms for construction sites, the Cygnus alarm is the most successful and adaptable system on the market. Bull has also supplied its Fire First Responder Stations – a fully customisable and central point for all fire safety equipment including fire alarms, extinguishers and signage. Bradley Markham, Director at Bull Products, says: “Our proven ability to protect listed buildings and construction environments in busy city centres means we are well suited to protecting this prestigious development. Given the high-profile location near Buckingham Palace, No. 1 Palace Street required superior security and fire protection which our Cygnus alarms and Auto Dialler have provided.” For more information, please visit www.bullproducts.co.uk

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‘MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU’ CHANDLERS BUILDING SUPPLIES UNVEILS ‘PIMPED UP’ THREE-WHEELER FOR CHARITY

Chandlers Building Supplies unveils a fully ‘pimped up’ and refurbished Reliant Rialto for its entry into the Pavestone Rally 2019. The family-owned builders merchants bought the 1986 classic three-wheeled car on Ebay for £200. It has been at Hastings College’s Automotive Training Centre since March, where 43 students worked on rebuilding the engine and over hauled the bodywork to create a daring Darth Vader-mobile. Rally driver, Trevor Mudd from Chandlers Building Supplies is taking the wheel for his fourth consecutive year competing in the event.  Trevor said: “The enthusiasm and marvelous engineering work done by the students on the car is exceptional. This is an amazing piece of workmanship. I can’t wait to rev her up! Part of this project’s challenge was to also allow the car to be easily adapted to a new creative theme every day of the rally, with themes including ‘Underground’, ‘Superheroes’ and ‘Back from the Dead’. Trevor, who is being accompanied by Sam Hanks of Cembrit, said “This challenge is our most daring yet and we are delighted to have had such young talent supporting us. The input by the students will make a huge difference in getting us across the finish line, raising lots of money for charity and hopefully bring the trophy home. We aim to make the students proud!” Jamie Nash, 17, a student on the project, said: “I loved working on the car and thinking about how each element could be achieved. We even made a working prototype of a luminous green water jet cannon and a working light sabre for the Darth Vader theme.” Fellow student, Bailey Reed Simmonds, 16, said: “This was fantastic. I’d love to be going on the Rally myself. It was a great team effort by everyone here at the college – challenging and great fun.” Sue McKinney, head of marketing at Chandlers Building Supplies said: “We have a great relationship with the college due to our existing in-house apprenticeship schemes and, as a business, we are always keen to support young apprentices in every vocational field. Taking part in the rally is just one element of our business’s commitment to supporting charitable initiatives.” Chandlers Building Supplies has entered the Pavestone Rally for the last three years, finishing in first place in 2016, and second in 2017 and 2018 – the team also won Best Dressed Car and Best Dressed Team last year. 

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UTV Riding Gear Guide

Whether you’re shopping for motorcycle aftermarket mods, an OEM oil filter, or simply a rad new pair of gloves, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming. When it comes to accessories for your side-by-side, it’s sometimes hard to separate the rider must-haves from the wanna-be window dressing. Here’s a guide to the essential ATV and UTV gear you need to keep riding safely and in style. A Helmet Your helmet is arguably the most crucial part of your kit. That said, it’s important to recognize that not all helmets are equal when it comes to protecting your head and neck from harm. First things first, be sure to pick a model that meets ECE and DOT safety standards, such as the SC1 Grit Helmet from MSR. Its sculpted, dual-density EPS liner is designed to handle impacts both big and small with ease while providing maximum comfort. Oversized intake ports and exhaust ports work together to keep you cool. This sleek, stylish helmet’s shell is constructed out of injection-molded ABS and comes in a variety of colors, too. A Jacket Getting dirty is often part of the deal when you head out on your UTV, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t protect yourself and what lies beneath. A sturdy, waterproof jacket is essential for comfortable riding. When it comes to the best UTV riding gear, the Thor Pack Jacket is a popular, mid-priced pick. Elastic cuffs keep mud and debris from creeping up your sleeves, and a drawstring waist means you can secure the perfect fit, no matter what you have layered underneath. The Pack Jacket’s multiple pockets provide ample storage for your essentials, while the jacket itself is easily stored in the included pouch for those days when there’s not a cloud in sight for miles. Riding Gloves Hopefully, it goes without saying that you need your hands to control your UTV. More specifically, though, you need to keep them cool and dry. A lightweight pair of gloves such as A.R.C.’s Battle Born Air Gloves offer a variety of features designed to keep your digits safe and supported, no matter how hot or how cold it gets. Stretchy nylon wrist panels, knuckle pads, and high-quality goat-skin leather combine to offer premium comfort. The polyester lining wicks away moisture from even the sweatiest palms, while Touch-Tech leather on the index fingerspermits easy operation of all your devices so you never have to choose between safety and sharing your adventures on social media. Boots The final components of your kit are your boots. You need a sturdy pair to protect your lower legs and feet when you’re off-roading. Fox Bomber Boots are an excellent mid-ankle option that won’t break the bank — or your ankles. They feature Fox’s famous bonded Duratac sole, an integrated steel shank, and an injection-molded plastic toe cap for maximum strength and support. Velcro closures, a flexible, ball-and-socket buckle, and a padded but bulge-resistant ankle design mean you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to stay safe. The best aftermarket and OEM ATV parts combine form and function. Choose safety over style and performance over polish when shopping for UTV accessories to ensure the longevity of your gear, your side-by-side, and your riding career.

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Boulder Residents And Business – Find Professional House Painters For Their Next Painting Project

There comes a point in our lives when we want to make a significant change in our home. With time the house is bound to endure damage due to poor weather conditions. Time is also responsible for the damage. For example, your roof will develop holes, and water will leak through them. The fence is going to get broken and will need repairs. The windows are going to break, and you’ll need to replace them. All of these things can happen with time, and you shouldn’t stress over them too much. For every problem, there’s a solution. Another issue that can arise is that the paint from the exterior of the house can start to chip and fade. This will leave the house looking rather shabby and old. If you care about the appearance of your home, then you should repaint it. Of course, you can’t do this on your own because you either don’t know how or you just don’t have the time. This kind of project takes several days to finish. That’s why a good idea is to hire professional painters to do the painting for you. Check out the link to find out more details about the topic https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/22/realestate/living-in-color.html. Moreover, they will finish everything on time with their meticulous work. So start searching for a licensed business that offers this kind of service and wait for the transformation of your home. Here are several reasons why every homeowner should consider repainting the house: A Fresh Look You are probably tired of the same old painting that has been on the walls forever. It’s time to say goodbye to it and welcome a more warm color instead. The new paint job will leave the home looking like it is brand new. The neighbors will admire it from afar and ask for recommendations from you about the painters that made that happen. The fresh paint will bring happiness to all of your family. You won’t have to look at old paint on the walls ever again. Then the new color will start to fade but not for a long time.  Just be patient with the process, and you’ll see in the end that all that waiting will be paid off. The painters are very good at what they do and will aim to please your every desire. You can choose a different and more stylish color for the home and inform them of your decision. They will gladly do what you ask of them because you are the customer after all. Health Reasons Have you heard of mold? It’s very dangerous to have it growing in or outside of the home. One of the main reasons why mold grows is because of moisture. If you haven’t painted the house for a long time, then the chipped paint will have tiny holes in it so that water can come through. This will quickly leave the wooden surface rotten and start the growth of mold. Once it spreads, it affects the air quality inside and outside of the house. It is dangerous to inhale it because it can cause health problems for you and your family. That’s why repainting the walls is the best way to protect yourself from mold and mildew. Fresh paint will protect the walls from moisture, and no mold would be able to grow there. You want what’s best for your family. Keeping the home clean and secure should be your number one priority. Don’t ignore the problem because it only gets bigger with time. If it is time to repaint the home, do it without second-guessing the decision. Property Value Perhaps you and your family have decided to sell your old home and relocate somewhere new. If the house is adequately taken care of and is stable, then the value of it will be immense. But if the walls are chipped and faded, prone to all kinds of insects and natural elements, then don’t expect the value to be high. The best chance of getting the house sold to someone else is if you paint the exterior and interior as well. This will instantly brighten up the place and make it more appealing to potential buyers. Your realtor would suggest the same thing. Making this kind of decision takes time and patience. But it is the best option there is. Don’t worry about spending way too much money on the painters. Once you look at the increased value of your home, you would consider the repainting as an investment. You’ll be able to get a lot of money to buy yourself a new place where you can make memories. Before you make a decision, make sure to contact Foothills Boulder Painters and few others to make the right choice for the house. Surface Protection No one likes to stare at walls with stains. What’s worse, the stains can be permanent, and there’s no way to clean them whatsoever. How long can they stay like that until they drive you crazy? That’s why every homeowner should look for a solution to get rid of them once and for all. Over the years, accidents happen. You kid can spill a drink and splash the walls. Or touch the wall with greasy hands. These types of stains are not so easy to get rid of completely. But, fortunately for you, new paint to revive the walls will do the trick. It will make the house look brighter and cleaner. A new color for the exterior as well as interior will make the house look like it is brand new. Not to mention that it will cover all those nasty stains that you’ve tried so hard to eliminate. All you have to do is find a reliable and licensed business that offers professional painters to take care of that for you. Once they finish the job, your house would look unrecognizable, but in a good way.

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Södra celebrates PEFC’s 20th anniversary

This year, the International Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The PEFC is the world’s leading forest certification system and the standard of choice for public timber procurement policies in the UK. Its certification systems are recognised in 51 countries across the world and more than 300 million hectares of forest are managed in compliance with PEFC’s internationally accepted sustainability benchmarks. Simon Henry, Managing Director of Södra Wood Ltd, one of PEFC UK’s earliest supporters, simply summarises PEFC certification as “a must have”. PEFC UK celebrations included a birthday event recently held in Sheffield, home of PEFC UK, during which certificates were presented to a select group of supporters, including Södra Wood, as a gesture of recognition and thanks. Significantly, Södra Wood Ltd, one of 20,000 companies and organisations to have achieved PEFC Chain of Custody certification, was one of the first 15 supporters of PEFC UK back in 2001. Certificates were presented by Alun Watkins, Executive Director of PEFC UK and Ross Bradshaw, Chairman of PEFC UK. Simon Henry, recipient on behalf of Södra Wood Ltd of the fifth certificate presented, explained what makes the PEFC so important: “For any reputable timber supplier to do business with any key customer, it simply needs to be certified by the PEFC. The PEFC are custodians of the values and standards that we live by here at Södra. They, like us, are passionate about sustainable forest management and creating a strong framework for the protection of the world’s forests, while at the same time promoting a strong global timber market. It’s an organisation that we love to support.” On what the PEFC means to Södra, Simon continued: “We’re a company with a very strong moral compass and as such, we’re proud to have the badge of honour that is PEFC certification. Being recognised by the leading forest certification group is something that we’re very proud of. From our own personal business point of view, it also contributes to the work that we at Södra are trying to do to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of timber – whether that be its sustainability credentials, versatility, efficiency, or potential to help the UK meet housebuilding and emissions targets. We very much look forward to continuing our support of the PEFC. Here’s to the next 20 years and beyond!” For further information about Södra Wood please visit www.sodra.uk

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Improving Your Business Work Space

Since you and any staff you work with spend several hours a day at work, it’s important that your working environment is conducive to efficiency and thus maximum productivity. There’s much you can do – not necessarily expensively either – to improve the workspace whether making a significant change, such as relocating, or more subtle alterations. Ease of change Environments can be easily altered these days; if you need more space you don’t necessarily have to think in terms of expensive office moves – Since you and any staff you work with spend several hours a day at work, it’s important that your working environment is conducive to efficiency and thus maximum productivity. There’s much you can do – not necessarily expensively either – to improve the workspace whether making a significant change, such as relocating, or more subtle alterations. Ease of change Environments can be easily altered these days; if you need more space you don’t necessarily have to think in terms of expensive office moves – prefabricated metal structures can be made into permanent, comfortable workspaces through add ons such as insulation, windows, skylights and venting. More space means less stress and inefficiency Requiring more space means efficiency usually drops; storing items becomes difficult, people are crammed in rather than being able to stretch out leading to clutter, and often poor siting of work equipment (for example computer screens in direct sunlight) makes conditions difficult. Solutions such as prefabricated steel structures as above are one idea as is maximizing the space you do have: Decluttering – it’s possible you’re hoarding items you no longer need such as seldom-used pieces of office equipment and old paperwork that no longer serves a purpose. Be ruthless and dispose of anything taking up space that isn’t in use. Revise layout – perhaps reconfiguring the office or work area layout could help create more space? At least it may make the environment more comfortable for you and any staff you have. A far-reaching declutter and re-siting of furniture or workplace equipment may well improve space and comfort. Other ways to improve the space Redecorate – certain colors can improve the feeling of space and airiness along with generally cheering things up and improving your work environment if the decor has become a bit tired. Colors such as paler blues are calming and are said to help creativity and focus. Then again, maybe you’re looking to foster a more dynamic environment, so shades such as yellows or oranges may work well. Overall, improving the feeling of space is worthwhile and can be achieved for the price of a few tins of paint. Nature and mirrors – other touches such as mirrors put up in certain areas help create a feeling of space, and the odd plant dotted about softens the look of certain business environments. Maybe a little artificial grass could promote a restful atmosphere in certain areas such as those used for breaks or ad hoc meetings? Using fake grass and perhaps plants whether real or artificial is the ‘emulation of nature’ policy that some businesses are following to improve their workplaces, so could be worth considering. Use natural light where possible, even to the point of considering installing an extra window or maybe one or two skylights. Ergonomics – good ergonomics is very important especially for people working in a fixed position for prolonged periods. Take a look at chairs and workstations; are they the best they could be ergonomically? Investing in well-designed office furniture is worth it to promote comfort so helping maintain or even improve efficiency and productivity levels. Temperature and air quality – workers understandably find it more difficult to do their jobs effectively when too hot, cold, or breathing poor quality air. Ensuring adequate air venting, heating and – when required – air conditioning is in place will help keep your work area as comfortable as possible in all conditions. Don’t forget to have systems checked regularly; air filtration units with clogged vents and poorly serviced air conditioners will see a downturn in optimal working conditions, so keep maintenance schedules up to date. through add ons such as insulation, windows, skylights and venting. More space means less stress and inefficiency Requiring more space means efficiency usually drops; storing items becomes difficult, people are crammed in rather than being able to stretch out leading to clutter, and often poor siting of work equipment (for example computer screens in direct sunlight) makes conditions difficult. Solutions such as prefabricated steel structures as above are one idea as is maximizing the space you do have: Decluttering – it’s possible you’re hoarding items you no longer need such as seldom-used pieces of office equipment and old paperwork that no longer serves a purpose. Be ruthless and dispose of anything taking up space that isn’t in use. Revise layout – perhaps reconfiguring the office or work area layout could help create more space? At least it may make the environment more comfortable for you and any staff you have. A far-reaching declutter and re-siting of furniture or workplace equipment may well improve space and comfort. Other ways to improve the space Redecorate – certain colors can improve the feeling of space and airiness along with generally cheering things up and improving your work environment if the decor has become a bit tired. Colors such as paler blues are calming and are said to help creativity and focus. Then again, maybe you’re looking to foster a more dynamic environment, so shades such as yellows or oranges may work well. Overall, improving the feeling of space is worthwhile and can be achieved for the price of a few tins of paint. Nature and mirrors – other touches such as mirrors put up in certain areas help create a feeling of space, and the odd plant dotted about softens the look of certain business environments. Maybe a little artificial grass could promote a restful atmosphere in certain areas such as those used for breaks or ad

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Reduce your plastic usage by using Kite Packaging’s new environmentally-friendly paper padded envelopes

Packaging technologists at Kite Packaging have introduced their new paper padded envelopes, an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional bubble lined envelopes. These new additions to the Kite online site are a reliable way of getting smaller products to their targeted destination. With the envelopes’ simple yet effective corrugated fluting acting as a layer of cushioning in transit, it removes the need for internal plastic lining like in a bubble lined envelope. They are the ideal solution for businesses requiring a padded envelope that is not bubble lined in order to cut down on plastic. Kite’s new envelopes are 100% recyclable and each of the five available sizes adheres to Royal Mail’s PiP guidelines. For more information on Kite’s new paper padded envelopes, please or for more about the business’s other products visit kitepackaging.co.uk.

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Wildgoose Construction picks up prestigious Gold international health and safety award

Derbyshire firm Wildgoose Construction has won a prestigious Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. The RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. Jonathan Wildgoose, Executive Chairman of Wildgoose Construction, based in Alfreton, said he was delighted to win the award. He said: “Achieving RoSPA Gold is a testament to our organisation achieving a very high level of performance with regard to outstanding control of risk that results in a robust healthy and safe working environment on all our sites.     “On top of achieving this prestigious award, 2019 will realise a record year for Wildgoose, taking our order book to £67m. “We have invested in staff development, processes – including migrating to ISO 45001 18 months ahead of the March 2021 deadline – digital technology and encouraged original thinking to drive innovation to generate real improvements of the service we provide.  “Safe sites make for efficient sites and we are looking forward to being presented with the award.” Julia Small, RoSPA’s head of qualifications, awards and events, said: “The RoSPA Awards have become the key fixture in the health and safety calendar with new sponsors and new awards this year including the Leisure Safety Awards, the Safe@Work Safe@Home Award and the Inspiration Awards. “Highly-respected, with almost 2,000 entrants every year, RoSPA award winners benefit from the wide-ranging rewards of improved sector reputation.” The majority of awards are non-competitive and mark achievement at merit, bronze, silver and gold levels. Gold medals, president’s awards, orders of distinction and the Patron’s Award are presented to organisations sustaining the high standards of the gold level over consecutive years. Competitive awards go to the best entries in 24 industry sectors including construction, healthcare, transport and logistics, engineering, manufacturing and education. There are specialist awards for health at work, environmental management and fleet safety, and excellence trophies for the best international, new entry, workforce involvement and organisation operating or based in Scotland. RoSPA’s top accolade is the Sir George Earle Trophy.

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