Building material sales on course to bounce back after initial downturn
14/02/2023 Midlands-based trade body the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has forecast a drop in growth this year in its Winter 2023 Forecast Report. Despite the political and economic upheaval seen in 2022, the year is expected to end with positive growth of 6.7% due to price inflation rather than increased sales volume. But ongoing volatility […]
Recruitment drive for 60 apprentices launched to mark anniversary
06/02/2023 A total of 60 apprenticeship opportunities are being created to mark the 60th anniversary of the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS), during National Apprenticeship Week (February 6-12). NMBS, based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, is launching the recruitment drive with support from Coventry-based national trade body, Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), which has a […]
MALLET set to revolutionise disposal of nuclear waste
06/02/2023 Industry partners have joined forces to develop a pioneering new technique, designed to transform the process of nuclear waste disposal globally. International technology company Lucideon has forged a partnership with NUVIA UK to bring its MALLET (MIDAR™-Augmented Lower-cost Lower-carbon Encapsulation Technique) to the nuclear sector. Developed in response to a number of nuclear industry […]
A look ahead to key events for the painting and decorating sector
18/01/2023 The UK’s largest trade body dedicated to the painting and decorating sector has set out its key events for 2023. The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) hosts the flagship Premier Trophy Awards at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, each year as well as a series of competitions that showcase the skill and talent of apprentices starting […]
Students go face to face with ‘dragons’ in Staffs contest
16/12/2022 Aspiring entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to five ‘dragons’ as part of a Young Enterprise UK event hosted by Michelin Development in Stoke-on-Trent. Teenage pupils from three schools showcased their business plans and aspirations at the Young Enterprise Dragons’ Den, to receive feedback from industry professionals. The event was the […]
Partnership looks at seawater’s potential to power ceramic production
14/12/2022 New research is looking to the coast to explore ways to generate sustainable hydrogen supplies to power up the UK’s ceramics sector. The feasibility of creating hydrogen energy for kilns from seawater and nitrogen, via ammonia, is being considered under the PRO-GREEN H2 programme, funded through the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy […]
Trade body reacts to Netherlands nitrous oxide ban
16/12/2022 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The UK’s trade body for the compressed gases sector is calling for the UK to follow the Netherlands and introduce a ban on the retail sale of Nitrous Oxide. The Dutch government announced the sale and possession of so-called ‘laughing gas’ would be banned from January, with exceptions for medicinal and […]
Innsbruck 22/23 Press Kit launched
18/10/2022 The latest Innsbruck press kit is available to download here.
Trade body urges new Home Secretary to consider ban
18/10/2022 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The UK’s trade body for the compressed gases sector has written to newly appointed Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP, urging her to consider a ban on retail sales of Nitrous Oxide. The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has been campaigning for direct-to-consumer sales to be axed since March 2020. In September […]
Lucideon’s CSO appointed to Honorary Professor role
05/10/2022 The Chief Strategy Officer of world-leading technology company Lucideon is set to help the emerging field of engineering biology translate from academia to pioneering use in industry. Anike Te has been appointed honorary Aegis Professor of Engineering Biology at the University of Bristol’s Faculties of Science and Life Sciences, for a three- year term. […]
