14/04/2015 FARMERS are set to benefit from a move to tighten up the supply of specialist pesticides. A new qualification has been introduced for people who sell deadly metallic phosphide poison – used to control rabbits, rats and moles in their burrows. And organisers say it will help those in the farming industry ensure pest […]
Revolutionary low-energy technology hits landmark moment
27/03/2015 A WORLD-FIRST in the development of pioneering low-energy firing technology, based on “Field Enhanced Sintering” is now a huge step closer after engineers and scientists working on the project made a significant breakthrough. International materials technology company Lucideon secured a seven figure Regional Growth Fund award to develop technology capable of radically reducing energy […]
Kick out those paint cans with Crown Decorating Centres
27/03/2015 HOUSEHOLDERS planning a spring clean over the long Easter weekend are being urged to clear surplus paint from sheds, garages and cupboards as part of a nationwide recycling scheme. Kick Out The Can offers customers the chance to return surplus paint to any of the UK’s 115 Crown Decorating Centres between March 30 and […]
Crown Paints takes Sustainability CPD to Ecobuild 2015
17/02/2015 CROWN PAINTS is taking an informed approach for specifiers to Ecobuild 2015 which is being held at London’s ExCeL. At the event the UK paint manufacturer is launching its first-ever sustainability CPD ‘Different Shades of Green – Delivering Paint Sustainability.’ The seminar will be delivered by Crown Paints’ CPD accredited presenter, David Spicer. The presentation […]
New generation of entrepreneurs riding UK’s economic recovery
27/02/2015 A NEW generation of entrepreneurs is emerging with Britain’s economic recovery and surging ahead of European counterparts, according to a new report unveiled today. In 2014 one in five working age individuals in the UK were running their own business, were actively trying to start a business or intended to start a business within the […]
New jobs part of ambitious growth plan for Spaciotempo
13/02/2015 A LEADING temporary building company is set to increase its workforce by almost 50 per cent in the first stage of an ambitious development drive. Spaciotempo saw impressive growth in both turnover and operating profit during a record year. Now it’s creating a string of new jobs as part of plans to double the […]