First choice for workplace first aid
MedTrade Products Ltd introduces Celox – a groundbreaking first aid product for the workplace that quickly and easily controls even severe bleeding.
Preparation is key to dealing with occupational hazards, particularly those associated with working outdoors and in remote locations. Now available for all workplace first aid kits, Celox is a highly effective blood clotting agent suitable for treating relatively minor through to severe bleeding incidents. Easy to use and fast acting, Celox brings emergency workplace situations under control and enables an effective first aid response in the quickest possible time.
Craig Hardy, CEO explains: “Celox already has a proven success rate in stopping lethal arterial bleeding in the toughest conditions in the military. We are pleased to bring Celox to the industrial market and equip first aid kits with an essential high performance product that controls bleeding within minutes.”
Available as single-use sterile packs, Celox is simple and safe to administer and requires no specialist training. The haemostatic granules are applied directly to the wound and can be used for moderate to severe bleeding. Rapid control of bleeding plays an important role in avoiding later medical complications and, in extreme cases, can save lives.
For further information on Celox, please contact: Craig Hardy, Chief Executive Officer, MedTrade Products Limited, Tel: +44 (0)1270 500019, Email CELOX@medtrade.co.uk. Website: www.celoxmedical.com

New Addition to the Titan FuelMaster Range from Kingspan Environmental
The FMV9000 tank, which has just been introduced to the Titan Environmental range of FuelMasters, is the first fuel storage and dispensing system to come with the new integrated Titan Tank System as standard - something which is already attracting a lot of market attention.
The tank's 9000 litre capacity means that it can satisfy the needs of large distribution centres, construction sites, facilities and agricultural set-ups.
It is one of the sizes available within Titan's Bluemaster range of bunded adblue dispensing tanks - hence it is appealing to larger road haulage companies. The FMV9000 is easy to transport on a standard articulated lorry, which means that delivery around the country is extremely straightforward.
What's more, it is light enough to be unloaded using a standard forklift with an extendable arm.
The FMV9000's construction combines state-of-the-art design with strength. Made of top quality polyethylene, it is designed to never rot or rust even in the most exposed locations.
What really sets the FMV9000 apart, however, has been the decision to install the compact new Titan Tank System .The system has a range of high-specification features that include level reading, overfill alarm, leak detection, flow metering and bund alarm all in one neat box.
"We're already getting lots of enquiries about the FMV9000 from customers, who are excited by its design features, portability and the integrated tank system." says Tony Soper, Sales Director of Titan Environmental GB.
"The capacity of the FMV9000 means that customers will be able to buy and store diesel in bulk ensuring they have plentiful supplies onsite, that can be easily monitored."
In common with other products in the FuelMaster range, the FMV9000 comes equipped with an integral pump and nozzle. Its 230V electric pump dispenses up to 72 litres of diesel oil per minute.
For more information, call +44 (0) 28 4062 6260 or visit our website www.titanenv.com.

A new era for GSH - Co. CEO’s anounced
GSH Group has appointed Chris McLain and Jamie Reynolds as Co-Chief Executive Officers.
Chris and Jamie have a combined 34 years experience within GSH and will now spearhead the development of the Group’s global vision.
Chris will lead the business in the UK and Eire, and Jamie will be responsible for the United States and Europe. Both will continue to develop the Group’s commercial propositions, client partnerships and global footprint.
Chris has most recently served as commercial director of GSH UK, where he has been instrumental in the success and growth of the Group in recent years. Jamie is president of the US business and a director of the executive board. During his fast-tracked career he has greatly contributed to the success of the Group.
Current trading remains in line with board expectations and the Group exited the year 31st July 2008 trading positively. There is strong demand for the Group’s services and the Board looks forward to the future with confidence. Strong preliminary results were announced on 23rd October 2008.
Chris McLain (left) and Jamie Reynolds (right)

Reversionary interest is being ignored by developers, says Mace & Jones
Mace & Jones is urging developers to maximise the profit they can gain on properties during the difficult economic climate. Mace & Jones is encouraging developers to take the lead at an early stage of a property development so they can offer advice on how best to maximise the value of the reversionary interest.
Janet McBurney, partner, said: “Essentially a reversion is the asset that is left once a development has been built and all of the individual units have been sold. The landlord, or management company, is bound by the terms of the lease to maintain and insure the common areas and structure of the block, amongst other things. Therefore, there is an income stream from doing this. Also, each apartment owner will be liable under the lease to pay a ground rent to the landlord.
“What investors purchase is the right to collect the ground rent and the right to look after the building and common parts.”
On some occasions it is not always possible for an investor to take the management because of the way the lease and the development is structured, but at least it would be expected that there could be the right to collect the ground rent.
“Some developers don’t realise that they have a saleable asset when all of the units are sold and will either let it drift or just transfer it for no consideration to a management company. So, essentially, they’re giving away a valuable asset.

Operations team expansion for 7 Day Catering
Contract caterers 7 Day Catering have made several new additions to their management team as the company looks set for significant growth in 2009.
Three new Operations Managers join the existing team in managing the company’s increasing number of contracts, which has recently topped 150.
Maintaining a high level of support to clients through regional teams has always been of vital importance to 7 Day Catering, who pride themselves on providing the highest levels of customer care.
Mary Sidwell will cover the Yorkshire region and Alastair Baillie will be responsible for the contracts in Scotland, whilst also working on driving new business north of the border.
Karen MacLaren has joined 7 Day from Eurest, having had a long and varied career in the foodservice industry, and will be overseeing business in the South East.
David Griffiths, Operations Director at 7 Day Catering comments: “We are delighted to be further developing our operations team, with experienced and dedicated managers who will be a real asset to the company.”
"The appointments will enable us to be more proactive and visible in the way we manage and develop our customer relationships – better identifying their needs, understanding their business, providing an enhanced customer service and delivering tailor-made solutions."
For More Information Contact: Sarah Clives, Marketing Co-ordinator, 7 Day Catering Ltd, Tel: 01827 259600, Email: sarah.clives@7daycatering.co.uk

Endesign experiences growth despite current climate
Flooring company EnDesign, which produces the innovative mFLOR range, has reported a 30% growth on last year’s figures for the first half of 2008.
Overall, the vinyl flooring industry has seen an increase in sales, mainly due to the downturn in the laminate flooring market. Specialised flooring in materials such as linoleum, cork and rubber are also experiencing growth and the popularity for alternative floor coverings is predicted to increase further.
Due to the rise in oil prices, EnDesign expects its fixed costs to increase somewhat in the months ahead, however the company hopes to carry on growing by more than 20% per year and maintain similar profit levels.
In spite of facing these increased costs, EnDesign has not been hit as hard as those companies operating primarily in the UK market, because of its pan-European footprint.
Nick Atkins, co-founder of EnDesign, said: “We intend to minimise increases in prices and hope to maintain the current rate of growth. The specialised flooring market is set to continue its success over the coming years and we are happy to be a part of it.”
EnDesign’s flooring range, mFLOR, is designed for commercial use and offers superior wear qualities which are suitable for heavy duty areas such as retails stores, offices, hotels and restaurants. Highly realistic and offering exceptionally high performance, mFLOR is the brand of choice for architects and specifiers looking for the closest possible replication of natural wood and stone surfaces.
For further information about mFLOR, ordering products or to locate your nearest stockist, call 01787 461800 or simply log on to www.mflor.eu/uk.

Cool award for Cleveland Biotech’s Fridgefree™ innovation
Cleveland Biotech proved to be a clear winner in the 2008 Cooling Industry Awards with its biological solution for clearing gel build -up in the drains of commercial refrigeration units. The company’s Amnite L600 FridgeFree™ won the Field Service Innovation of the Year accolade in the prestigious annual awards.
FridgeFree™ is a combination of a broad spectrum of specially selected spore-forming strains of Hazard Group 1 Bacilli, and natural bio-surfactants. It works by disrupting the formation of the gel-like substance that frequently blocks condensate drains serving commercial fridge units causing flooding, while at the same time causing real health and safety issues for the affected stores.
The installation of FridgeFree™ to the top or bottom or a refrigeration unit will supply automatic metered doses into the condensate drain line every day, running unattended for up to three months. The system impressed the judges in an award category which recognises new products, approaches or systems that enable field service engineers to concentrate on the maintenance or repair of refrigeration plant in such a way as to safeguard the environment. In fact, one of the judges called the offending gel “one of the nastiest substances that you will come across in the refrigeration sector” and hailed FridgeFree™ a solution that “frees up the engineer to fix refrigeration systems, not clear drains”.
“The awards recognise the achievements of companies pushing the boundaries of environmentally focused refrigeration and air conditioning,” comments Cleveland Biotech’s managing Director Ben Hoskyns. “For that reason we are delighted to accept this award for FridgeFree™. We are proud to have created an innovative natural product that not only keeps drains clear but in doing so reduces call out time and avoids the risk of flooding.”

Comply with credit card security standard or pay the price of fraud, warns business lobby group
The FPB is warning that small firms handling or storing credit card information must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), or face a fine, paying the full cost of an intrusive audit and having their ability to process credit card payments withdrawn completely in the event of fraud. According to the latest figures from the Association of Payments and Clearing Services (APACS), payment card fraud is increasing. Financial losses went up by 14% to £301.7 million in the first six months of 2008.
The PCI DSS, which is updated annually, was developed in 2005 by the leading credit card companies as a guideline to help organisations processing card payments prevent credit card fraud and other security threats. Any company processing, storing or transmitting payment card data must comply with the Standard or face paying out – but some of the FPB’s members are completely unaware of the requirement.
"With instances of credit card fraud on the rise, it is important that businesses put in place water-tight security procedures to minimise the risk of being caught up in the net," said the FPB’s Director of Finance, Nick Palin. "The FPB’s members who have contacted us about the PCI DSS believe it has not been adequately publicised. However, the consequences of not complying could be costly."
In September, FPB member Stuart Hamilton, of tool company Hamilton Beverstock Ltd, was shocked to receive a letter from Barclaycard telling him he had to comply with the PCI DSS – by the previous June.
"The banks have got together to develop this standard. If I did that with my competitors, it would be called a cartel," said Mr Hamilton. "They are saying that if we don’t comply and a fraud occurs, and the trail leads back to our system along the line, the cost will be passed back to us, in addition to a large fine. Further, they reserve the right to audit all of our credit charge slips and pass the cost of that back to us as well."
He added: "Like me, many retailers I’ve spoken to had no idea about this. It’s baffling – I don’t store any credit card details on a computer system so need to be physically secure, but they don’t say in the Standard exactly what that level of that security is. We don’t know if we’re covered or not, and I’m annoyed that we would have to bring in a consultant sent by the bank to find out what kind of locks we need.
"It is worse for small internet companies using PayPal, or something similar, for example. They have to ensure that the third party they are using is compliant, and if not could end up paying massive costs. There is no burden of proof required – it seems these credit card companies can do what they want."
A spokesperson for APACS urged business-owners to contact their banks directly for more information about complying with the Standard.
"To comply with the Standard, a business needs to file PCI DSS compliance reports with its acquirer, which will then provide evidence of compliance to each of the card schemes, such as Visa and MasterCard," she said. "Possible sanctions for not complying could include financial penalties, withdrawal of card processing equipment, and, potentially, liability for any fraud losses resulting from a proven compromise of data."
She added: "Any business thinking about accepting card payments will clearly want to make sure they are best protecting their business from liability for card fraud losses, and the situation will vary depending on whether they are considering online or face-to-face transactions – as the latter benefit from chip and PIN protection. An acquiring bank should be happy to discuss your options."
However, according to Brian Murphy, of Buckinghamshire-based electricity company Pulsar Developments, even firms which follow the security procedures stipulated by payment card providers receive no guarantee of payment in the event of fraud – even if a chip and pin system is used.
"Recently, I wanted to install a facility to take credit card payments. I asked the provider if they would guarantee that I would be paid in the event of a fraud, providing I had carried out all the security checks required," said Mr Murphy "After about three days, the answer that came back was ‘no’. These lenders are selling a system that they are not prepared to stand by."
He added: "It also applies to debit cards. As far as I am aware, none of them provide a guarantee of payment yet reserve the right to pass back the charges, at their discretion, if fraud takes place. That is not my problem, but a problem with their system. Unfortunately, they won’t volunteer any of this information easily to their business customers."
Information on the specific requirements of the Data Security Standard is available from www.pcisecuritystandards.org.

Gleeds win role in new ‘Centre of Excellence’ Laboratory
Gleeds, the International Management and Construction Consultancy, has been appointed by the Medical Research Council to provide Cost Management services to the new £200 million development of the internationally renowned Laboratory for Molecular Biology (LMB), in Cambridge.
Given the go-ahead by John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities, and Skills the rebuild will see the 45 year old Cambridge-based laboratory replaced with an innovative research lab designed to reflect the shape of dividing chromosomes, the packages of genes contained in the heart of cells. The LMB has produced 13 Nobel Prize winners over the years and is also where DNA coding was first unravelled. The new flagship construction will provide the facilities required to ensure the institute continues to excel globally and will be part of the newly expanded Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
During the two-stage design and construction process, Gleeds will work closely with the Medical Research Council to ensure a pro-active cost management plan is in place including risk analysis and value engineering to help deliver an ecologically sound building whilst considering the flexibility of design to take into account the changing needs of science research.
Richard Steer, Senior Partner of Gleeds said, “It is an honour to be involved in such a landmark scheme for the LMB. The new development is set to transform the current out-dated facilities and make it one of the most exciting research centres attracting the best researchers from across the world. It will be an outstanding building which will help contribute to further biomedical discoveries. Gleeds are extremely excited to be involved in such a dynamic project for the area.”
Construction of the new laboratory is scheduled to begin early next year and is expected to take three years to complete.

Ancient and Modern Win the Day
October, The Wood Awards - Britain’s premier award scheme for wood in buildings and furniture - presented their awards at the Carpenters’ Hall in London. The New Shetland Museum and Archives in Shetland triumphed in the Commercial & Public Access category before being crowned 2008’s overall Gold Award winner.
The New Shetland Museum and Archives (pic) was labelled “an excellent building that fits in very well with its surroundings” by the independent judging panel. The building, with sloped walls conceived as abstract sails, echoes the sails of traditional Shetland herring boats in colour and form while taking inspiration from the Shetland’s Nordic neighbours. The Museum juxtaposes local heritage with the needs of a modern community in a clean space comprising of a cinema/lecture theatre, display galleries and public search rooms. Architect Angus Kerr of BDP has achieved an “excellent building that fits in beautifully with its wind lashed surroundings” where trees are strikingly absent and visitors are brought face to face with Shetland’s maritime history.
The Stadthaus, the world’s tallest timber residential building and winner of the Structural and Offsite Construction category, challenges the “fears and prejudices of established practitioners”, according to the judging panel. This nine storey building, where even the lift cores are made from wood, went up in just nine weeks thanks to Waugh Thistleton’s prefabricated panel design manufactured from 70% waste timber.
The Private category was won this year by Halligan House, a project which presented architects Simon Condor and Associates with a tight budget and the unusual restraints of a flat roof and a single storey. Set in a traditional suburban road this home combines a simple palette of materials with a basic courtyard layout providing light and ventilation as well as external spaces to rooms.
The winner of the Conservation/Restoration category matched the skills of modern craftsmen to those of their medieval ancestors. With bespoke tools required to uncover the timber panelling in the dining room, the restoration of Whitestaunton Manor by Jonathan Rhind Architects shows “a passion and eye for detail that must be admired and applauded” as well as the workmanship and dedication needed for this skilful craft.
The 2008 winner of the Furniture category brings fluid movement in a static sculpture to a Bedfordshire Garden. Commissioned to celebrate a 30th Wedding Anniversary The Sleeping Dragon is a “superbly executed and imaginative piece” in which designer/maker Alun Heslop captures the outstanding design and craftsmanship of furniture made in Britain.
The Awards, hosted by Craig White of White Design and Chairman of ‘Wood for Gold’, an initiative set up to encourage the use of wood in the build up to 2012, and supported by the North East Timber Trade Association, (NETTA) were presented in front of an invited audience of over 200 architectural, design, and wood professionals. Now in its sixth year, The Wood Awards aim to recognise, encourage and promote outstanding design and craftsmanship in wood, the only sustainable building material.
The Wood Awards is supported by twenty generic sponsors, led by the American Hardwood Export Council, the Carpenters’ Company, the Forestry Commission and wood for good.
Interest in the Wood Awards 2009 is already gathering momentum with the entry period opening in March 2009. For further information visit www.woodawards.com.

Metal roofing company celebrates fifth major award win in three years
T R Freeman Ltd has won a fifth major industry award in three years.
It was presented with the ‘technical excellence and design’ award at the annual Teamkal industry awards, for its work on Enterprise House.
The Cambridge company designed and installed £650,000 of aluminium roofing to the major building project in London.
Last year the company’s £120,000 Tecu Oxid copper facade on the Unicorn Theatre in London was the overall winner of the 2007 Copper in Architecture Awards.
And in 2006 the company won three out of seven categories at the Teamkal awards, celebrating its expertise in a roofing material called Kalzip.
Gary Webb, Managing Director of T R Freeman Ltd, said: “These are all significant awards where we compete against a number of other highly skilled businesses from across the UK and Europe.
“To get a fifth major win in three years is amazing and testament to the great team we are lucky to have here.”
T R Freeman Ltd also recently celebrated its involvement in the Accordia housing development, which won the RIBA Stirling prize, Britain’s premier architectural award.
The company installed more than £750,000 of copper cladding to the development.
T R Freeman has been in Cambridge since being formed 120 years ago and is part of the Kershaw Group.
The group employs 183 people with a turnover of £35 million.
It is heavily involved in the local community, including a sponsorship of Cambridge United’s away shirts.