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Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler and drive manufacturer Flender have joined forces to create a new, innovative and eco-friendly reusable packaging system.

The so-called “SMART Box” (Schaeffler Modular Adaptable Returnable Transport Box) replaces previous disposable transport boxes and is currently already used at several locations of the Industrial division for bearings with an outer diameter of 350 to 750 mm. Together, the two companies are making a significant contribution towards conserving resources and avoiding waste.

Investment in the latest appliance testing technology is helping a specialist electrical contracting business to introduce dedicated company-wide testing protocols and standards as part of a nationwide expansion programme.

Formerly known as South West PAT Test Ltd, the electrical contracting company started in 2006 by Managing Director Peter McCallum has recently rebranded as The Electrical Compliance Collective Ltd (TECC) to reflect its success in growing its operations across the South West, South East, East Anglia and the Midlands.

Industrial process heating equipment and solutions specialist Babcock Wanson has launched the SteamPack range of Fire Tube Steam Boilers, for steam outputs from 3500 kg/h to 8000 kg/h.

SteamPack boilers feature unique Babcock Wanson technology in the form of three-pass design and a water tube flue gas reversal chamber for operational flexibility, very high long-term efficiency and reliability and low operating costs.  The chamber is welded outside the pressure part body, and does not require any furnace tie rods or reinforcement, giving exceptional flexibility to the shell and furnace expansion allowing large steam load changes with minimal operational stress. This confers to the boiler an increased resistance to cold starts and a great structural strength for very long life. Being continuously cooled by water circulation, the flue gas reversing chamber does not require any refractories.

The youngest ever member of the Water Jetting Association is championing the promotion of his industry to talented young engineers and technicians.

Ross McDonald, aged 28, became a member of the Ruling Council of the Water Jetting Association (WJA) in 2018. He has also been a member of its Technical Committee since 2016.

The WJA, the member organisation for the water jetting industry, has just marked the 40^th anniversary of its foundation in October 1980.

Ross McDonald, Operations Director at water jetting contractor Hydroblast, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, now wants to showcase the industry to bright and talented young engineers and technicians.

The Schaeffler Group continues to expand its commitment in the field of climate protection – and with success: the company was again able to improve its performance in important sustainability ratings in 2020. “We are proud to have improved our CDP climate rating from “D” to “A-” in only two years,” says Corinna Schittenhelm. She is a member of the Board of Managing Directors of Schaeffler AG and responsible for HR and sustainability. “We have been able to achieve this goal one year earlier than originally planned.” In addition, the Schaeffler Group was selected as one of 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders worldwide as part of the 75^th anniversary of the United Nations.

Bangladesh has achieved several key milestones in its nationwide transition to next-generation electronic passports in 2020. Despite the adverse circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, the People's Republic was able to decisively advance the modernization project together with its German technology partner Veridos. The company has also supported the country to make all necessary preparations to further deepen the local supply chain for ePassports in 2021.

In 2020, Veridos equipped all 70 regional passport offices in Bangladesh with the necessary IT resources for providing modern ePassports. Workstations with biometric enrollment equipment enable staff at all passport offices to collect the necessary data from citizens, including fingerprints, iris scans and color photos. Since January 2020, citizens can schedule online appointments for enrollment, which allows them to avoid long wait times. Already more than half a million citizens have applied for ePassports via the online portal. This eGovernment service supports Prime Minister Hasina Wajed's declared goal of a “Digital Bangladesh”.

The LEEA Awards 2021 portal is now open for entries at https://awards.leeaint.com/. Winners will be revealed and presentations will take place during the LEEA Awards dinner on 5 November 2021 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) members who have done the most to raise standards have the opportunity to enter the Awards and be recognised as among the best companies in the industry by their peers and their customers. Winners gain an excellent chance to raise their profile as a successful business and a leader in that category, with the Awards Dinner providing the perfect setting for members to reward their teams and celebrate their achievements.

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The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has launched its new, blended learning workshop for ISO 8573 (), the air quality standard; now available with 25 per cent off course fees for customers of BCAS members.

As many as 90 per cent of all industrial manufacturing sites rely on compressed air for some aspect of their operations, so ensuring a high-quality source of air at all times is vital for uptime and productivity.  While compressed air is inherently safe and reliable, it is not clean and contains many hazards in the form of contamination, which need to be treated correctly.

Safety Footwear that’s a step ahead in taking the environment seriously.

EMMA is a socially responsible brand that delivers a 100% circular footwear offering that is set to change the way we buy and use safety footwear.

Businesses from all industry sectors, from construction to manufacturing, to logistics, warehousing, office and retail, are making huge strides in sustainability and making bold public commitments to improving their social impact and encouraging their supply chains to do the same.