Lifting Gear Hire will be celebrating their first year anniversary since returning to the UK lifting and rigging marketplace this month. The company have managed to complete their first 12 months with three facilities which are located in Manchester, London and Aberdeen. The company has also achieved a series of
Makita will be releasing a new 18V LXT 2-piece kit with compact versions of combi drill and an impact driver. These products are a part of the latest kit that includes two powerful 18v Brushless motor machines. This Makita 2-piece is the DLX2221J and the kit includes the DHP483 combi
ABC Locksmith, the London based company is illustrating how a large number of different firms could save a significant amount of money by installing the award-winning products that are offered by Glazesafe. ABC Locksmith has managed to save more than £2 million since it switched from using the traditional scaffolding
Makita has revealed that they will be introducing two new 2-piece CXT kits. These new products that have been offered by the leading, world-class brand of professional power tools, accessories and work wear includes the increasingly popular 10.8v tools that are used to deliver a remarkable level of power while
Saint-Gobain Weber has released a new coating for building protection. Weberend Protect by the company has been described as the perfect solutions, offering invisible protection for external renders. The product delivers a hydrophobic coating can protect buildings from most types of surface contamination such as water, oil, and graffiti. By
VIP Polymers Ltd has been awarded a UK patent for a cast-in rubber gasket corner joint system which has been specifically designed to reduce the risk of tunnel segment cracking taking place whilst being installed. The new compliant and compressible corner that has been awarded a UK patent makes sure
National Flooring Equipment, the leading surface preparation specialist has revealed that they will be exhibiting at Batimat, an event that will take place in Paris, France. The Batimat exhibition will be taking place between the 6th and the 10th of November 2017. The surface preparation company will be on stand
The Boeing Everett factory is the largest building in the world. The aeroplane assembling facility is located in Washington and needs constant upkeep in order to ensure that the optimal level of production is maintained. Part of this maintenance includes the 398,000 square meter floor space. To carry out such
Makita, the leading world class brand of professional power tools, accessories and work wear has recently launched two brand new heavy duty SDS+ rotary hammer drills. This new range of products are available in either 110v or 240v mains configuration in order to suit the requirements of their customers They
FunkyHeat has launched their latest product last week.The award-winning company has released their Bathroom Mirror Heater, the latest product in their range of innovative line of heating products. FunkyHeat Ltd creates their products to be used for specifiers, architects, interior designers and customers to browse and select from. FunkyHeat delivers
Lifting Gear Hire will be celebrating their first year anniversary since returning to the UK lifting and rigging marketplace this month. The company have managed to complete their first 12 months with three facilities which are located in Manchester, London and Aberdeen. The company has also achieved a series of other milestones over the course of this year. The company was first launched in 1970 and has managed to become a multinational company, even though it has been absent from the UK market for the last 10 years. LGH has been in operation in North America, and their work there as well as in Europe has allowed the company to thrive and expand. LGH is known for being in the top 50 of US hire companies, a position it has maintained for several years. Since first being established the company has developed their experience across a variety of complex jobs and has managed to learn a range of applications for both new and existing products. LGH as a brand is best suited to being a part of highly regulated markets with a strong emphasis on health and safety. Their strengths in this area have allowed them to exceed expectations in terms of compliance and accreditation issues. For Lifting Gear Hire, the two most well-known highlights for the company are the acquisition of the Aberdeen based hire division JD Neuhaus as well as the work that has gone into making LGH the largest hirer of air hosts in Europe. The second highlight for the company would be the achievement of the Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme. This scheme is voluntary and works to promote best practice for companies working in the commercial vehicle sector. The investment and success that has been seen by the company has led to LGH having a great 2017. No doubt this success will continue for the company in the years to come.
Makita will be releasing a new 18V LXT 2-piece kit with compact versions of combi drill and an impact driver. These products are a part of the latest kit that includes two powerful 18v Brushless motor machines. This Makita 2-piece is the DLX2221J and the kit includes the DHP483 combi drill and the DTD155 impact driver. Both of the products that are a part of this DLX 2-piece kit have been released in the compact size of their equivalent 10.8v models and are packed full of power and advanced operating features. The DTD155 LXT impact driver has a Brushless motor and a ¼” hex drive which means that this compact tool will be able to drive home M8 machine screws; M12 high strength bolts and 90mm coarse thread screws. The Hi-mode for these two 18V means that the impact driver is powerful, and able to run up to 3,000rpm while also delivering 3,900 impacts per minute and generating 140Nm of torque. The tools also have a Lo-mode that, when selected offers 1,300rpm and 1,600ipm. The impact driver also has an Assist mode which consists of initially driving at a low speed, allowing for the fixing to start before the full power of the impact driver is used to drive the fixing into place. The Makita DLX2221J 2-piece kit also features the DHP483 Brushless motor combi drill that has a body length of only 176mm. This compact 13mm 2-speed combi will be able to deliver 25,500 impacts in a minute when being used in the pre-set Hi-mode. The motor combi drill offer 7,500ipm in Lo-mode and 40Nm of Torque. This drill has 20 different drive settings on top a more simple drilling mode. The Makita 2-piece kit is supplied with two 3.0Ah Lithium-ion batteries and a DC18RC fast charger, and is packed together in a Makpac Type 3 hard shell case.
ABC Locksmith, the London based company is illustrating how a large number of different firms could save a significant amount of money by installing the award-winning products that are offered by Glazesafe. ABC Locksmith has managed to save more than £2 million since it switched from using the traditional scaffolding solutions to adopting the innovative Stronghold product from Glazesafe. This adoption means that there has been a large reduction in outgoings while also allowing the firm to invest in other businesses in a range of critical areas. Stronghold is the second innovative creation that has been brought to the market by Glazesafe. This product has been developed in order to offer both efficiency and safety while also becoming a vital tool for tradespeople while working from a height. Stronghold has been created from lightweight but durable materials and is seen as the perfect solution for transferring from location to location as well as storing away when the product is not in use. ABC Locksmith has been using Stronghold since 2015, and it has made the company astonishing levels of savings. The product is freestanding and works to have robust mobile anchor points while also providing a barrier system, ensuring the maximum level of safety possible for the professionals and the public while work is being carried out. Scaffolding leads to huge additional costs for a project, therefore a solution of this necessary requirement is a great way for businesses to save money while also gaining the access and safety required. Working in the trade sector, scaffolding used to be the best option in terms of safety, however, Stronghold has been developed on the safety principles of this traditional access method while also improving efficiency, costs and ease of use. Stronghold works by providing two anchor points that allows two engineers to works safely and independently. The product also features points where light tools and equipment can be attached, removing the risk of objects falling. Stronghold is already in use by a number of different companies and conforms to safety standards in place in the UK as well as Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the US.
Makita has revealed that they will be introducing two new 2-piece CXT kits. These new products that have been offered by the leading, world-class brand of professional power tools, accessories and work wear includes the increasingly popular 10.8v tools that are used to deliver a remarkable level of power while taking up as little space as possible. The 10.8v product range developed by the tool manufacturer are the perfect solution for working projects with confined access, such as kitchen and bathroom installation. Makita is known for delivering quality, performance and durability that makes their products ideal for industrial use. The newly released Makita CLX205AJ CXT 2-piece kit includes the 10.8v Brushless HP332D combi drill and the TD111D 10.8v Brushless impact driver. The driver includes the Assist mode which can drive the fixing at a low speed, meaning that the user can get the driver correctly positioned and started before full power which will then be used to install the fixing. The HP332D Brushless combi drill, with a 2-speed drive, which has a 10mm chuck capacity and will drive an 8mm bit that can be used to drill through concrete. The combi drill has 20 different torque settings as well as a drill mode that can be selected with a simple twist of the rotating ring at the front of the drill body. This 2-piece set also features two 2.0Ah Lithium-ion batteries with a charger that is all packaged into a Makpac type 1 hard shell case that has been designed for use on rugged site conditions. The second two-piece CXT kit is a CLX214X1, which consists of the HP331D combi drill and the CL106FD vacuum cleaner with a convenient long extension pipe as well as carpet and sash nozzles. This useful kit is also supplied in a carton with two 1.5Ah Lithium-ion batteries and a DC10WC charger.
Saint-Gobain Weber has released a new coating for building protection. Weberend Protect by the company has been described as the perfect solutions, offering invisible protection for external renders. The product delivers a hydrophobic coating can protect buildings from most types of surface contamination such as water, oil, and graffiti. By protecting against the absorption of surface contamination, Weberend Protect also has the benefit of reducing the risk of algae, moss, lichen and mould. The newly released product is easily applied with a roller, brush or spray. This protective coating keeps the building exterior clean and dry, offering permanent protection against the elements while also allowing the substrate underneath to breathe and making sure that the façade of the building looks its best for as long as possible. Weberend protect protects the building and makes sure that dirt, stains and a range of other atmospheric contaminants that could damage the facade and deteriorate the appearance of the building cannot adhere to the surface. By using this product, or using a protective barrier, the substrate lifespan increases, which can then cut down building maintenance costs. Weberend Protect is a UV resistant, non-flammable and non-toxic product that is an ideal protection solution for buildings that are at risk of high weather exposure where the substrates may often be damp. One example of this type of location is coastal areas. The colourless protection doesn’t stain, so the building will keep its intended appearance and colour after application, and can be put on top of external renders, decorative finishes, masonry and concrete substrates. When working on newbuilds, refurbishment, retrofit projects and historic buildings, Weberend protect is a great hydrophobic protection solution. The product can also be used on the ground and on horizontal surfaces that experience high levels of foot traffic and can prevent the adherence of chewing gum.
VIP Polymers Ltd has been awarded a UK patent for a cast-in rubber gasket corner joint system which has been specifically designed to reduce the risk of tunnel segment cracking taking place whilst being installed. The new compliant and compressible corner that has been awarded a UK patent makes sure that there is a consistent load performance along the entire perimeter of the tunnel segment gasket. This new rubber gasket removes the risk of a buildup of pressure created on one or more of the gasket’s corners during the installation which could then lead to the segment cracking. VIP is a company that is based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and is known for being a global leader in the manufacture of rubber seals and gaskets that are used for tunneling and the water industries. It is great news for the well-known company that the innovative design of this new cast-in rubber gasket corner joint has been awarded with a UK patent. VIP Polymers Ltd uses this innovative corner joint across their extensive range of cast-in gaskets. It is though that there is also an international patent pending for the product. Segments cracking during tunneling operations is known to be a significant cause for concern for tunnel designers and tunneling contractors. This challenge has been addressed directly with the development of this new corner joint which has been received favourably by the tunneling industry. The project has already been used on a number of tunneling projects and has so far achieved excellent results. The design by VIP has already been specified for use on a number of future developments. The traditional cast-in TSGs are made with conventional shot-joint corners. During the moulding process, the rubber in these corners fill the compression cavities in the extruded corner of the gasket sections, which then leads to the creation of a solid rubber corner.
National Flooring Equipment, the leading surface preparation specialist has revealed that they will be exhibiting at Batimat, an event that will take place in Paris, France. The Batimat exhibition will be taking place between the 6th and the 10th of November 2017. The surface preparation company will be on stand 5B-W74 and will have on show their cutting-edge surface preparation machines as well as their international distributors in order to help expand the company’s European clientele. The architecture trade show is an international exhibition that will take place in France’s capital city and will offer an opportunity for improve their client base in Europe. Batimat is one of the leading international trade shows for the building and construction industry that will offer National Flooring Equipment an opportunity to improve their relationships with European clients and expand. National Flooring Equipment will be displaying an innovative surface preparation machines that have proved popular in Europe. These machines include the 5700 which is a ride on battery powered floor stripper as well as two walk behind strippers, the 5280 which is a self-propelled floor stripper, and the 6280 Commander which is a hydraulic floor stripper. At the exhibition, the company will also be showcasing one of their latest products, the Helix grinder which has been specifically designed for use on harder to reach areas. This is the first time that National Flooring Equipment will be showcasing at Batimat and the company will be using the trade show as a chance to cement their place in the European market in 2017. The company will also be showcasing their products at another six European trade shows in the coming months, this includes the Word of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas and Intermat, which is also being held in France. National Flooring Equipment will also be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show in the UK.
The Boeing Everett factory is the largest building in the world. The aeroplane assembling facility is located in Washington and needs constant upkeep in order to ensure that the optimal level of production is maintained. Part of this maintenance includes the 398,000 square meter floor space. To carry out such a large and constant maintenance job, the contractors working at the factory need to make sure that the right equipment is used to deliver efficient maintenance to the facility. National Flooring Equipment is a supplier of surface preparation equipment and Dave Bigham, the Director of Global Training at the company is a ware of the main factors that all contractors need to consider when carrying out maintenance work, and renting shot blasters. It is vital that any size surface preparation job, from small residential jobs to working on the Boeing factory floor, the correct equipment is essential. Shot Blasters are considered to be efficient pieces of equipment when carrying out surface preparations. Used to strip older coatings as well as clean and profile a floor, shot blasters can carry out a range of different maintenance processes in one step, making maintenance of larger spaces such as the Boeing Everett factory in Washington quicker and easier to complete. Another positive of shot blasters iis that there is very little cleanup required, which means that the contractors can immediately apply a new coating on to the freshly prepared floor. However for contractors it is important to consider the size of the blaster required for the job in order to get the best production rate without issues with access. It is also important for the purchase of a shot blaster to have a good return on investment, as those with larger sized equipment available already are more likely to be chosen for larger contracts, while smaller blasters can still be useful for moving around tight spaces and corners. It is also vital that contractors consider accessibility to the site and as well as power source accessibility and the correct tooling.
Makita, the leading world class brand of professional power tools, accessories and work wear has recently launched two brand new heavy duty SDS+ rotary hammer drills. This new range of products are available in either 110v or 240v mains configuration in order to suit the requirements of their customers They are consistently in lists of reviews on hammer drills from Occupy the Farm. According to tool expert Bill Allen of OccupyTheFarm, Makita hammer drills “are the premium options of being able to select between three types of impact, including hammering, rotation, and a combination of the two.”. Makita has released two new rotary hammer drills that both feature an 800-watt motor that delivers 2.4 joules of impact energy, leading to 4,600 blows per minute. This power and force means that the rotary hammer drills are able to punch a 26mm hole into concrete with the use of a normal TCT bit. This powerful HR2650 and the HR2651 is able to drive a 68mm TCT core or an 8-0mm Diamond core easily through concrete. The tool, accessory and work wear manufacturer has been in operation for around 45 years, with their main offices located in Milton Keynes. The business has a range of distribution centres located across the UK allowing the efficient delivery of their products to customers. Makita is known for being the number one professional tool manufacturer in Britain and offers an inventory of more than 620 products and accessories used by professionals in the construction industry. Both of the models of hammer drill have torque limiter drives as well as a 3-mode operation rotary switch which is located on the transmission and offers a rotary only mode so that the tools can be used for drilling as well as the rotary with hammer action support as well as hammer only mode which can be used for chiseling The new tools have easy to clean transparent dust case as well as a highly efficient dust collection system and a telescopic slide guide that can range up to 190mm and a drill through port that can be used to reduce dust on the site as well as protecting operators.
FunkyHeat has launched their latest product last week.The award-winning company has released their Bathroom Mirror Heater, the latest product in their range of innovative line of heating products. FunkyHeat Ltd creates their products to be used for specifiers, architects, interior designers and customers to browse and select from. FunkyHeat delivers a wide range of smart efficient and style led FAR infrared heating solutions for homes. The company is known for their award winning heaters that look great and are also available for customers to personalise with photos and logos if desired. The company’s high quality infrared heaters are manufactured in Italy using a premium quality of venetian glass. The heaters manufactured by the company were first produced in order to create a heating solution that merged functional and economical heating systems with exceptional aesthetics. The FunkyHeat heaters are considered to be an economical way to heat any space. Their latest product, the Bathroom Mirror Heater is made by hand and offers their customers a guarantee of quality by being made by hand and with the highest possible quality of components throughout. The controls of the mirror have been designed with the customer and end user in mind, a programmable wireless controller as well as a touchscreen pad on the mirror. The crystal clear mirror is also fitted with an integrated Bluetooth® speaker. The heated mirror will reduce heating costs, condensation and black spot mould in the bathroom as well as removing the necessity for constant mirror cleaning. The amazingly designed infrared heater not only functions to demist the mirror can also be used to heat up the entire bathroom in a design that combines style with functionality. FunkyHeat is a Yorkshire-based company that have won the Innovations in Sustainability award at the Designer Kitchen and Bathroom awards 2016. The company has developed their infrared heaters from a large amount of experience in heating and interior design. The company aims to combine the latest technology with modern design trends.
