Acoustic excellence celebrated at trade body event
03/12/2021 Professionals, together with academic and industry guests gathered in Birmingham to celebrate the achievements in the acoustic sector over the past year for the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC). Held at the ANC’s conference at Austin Court, the winners were presented by Bridget Shield MBE. For nine years ANC, the voice of professional consultancy […]
BFM MD welcomes successor and takes the Chair
01/12/2021 Outgoing Managing Director of the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM), Nick Garratt is gearing up to take the role of chairman at the trade body, as he welcomes his successor Sean Holt to the leadership role. During his three years at the helm of the BFM, Nick has overseen a number of changes, to move […]
New website launch for the British Compressed Gases Association
15/11/2021 National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association (BGCA) has launched a new online platform to support members and professionals operating in the industrial, food and medical gas sectors. The new website at www.bcga.co.uk showcases BCGA publications, latest news, and information on topics across a broad spectrum of subject areas. It also includes an […]
AECOM crowned winners of STEM challenge
02/11/2021 An engaging video showcasing acoustics and STEM careers to students has won a prestigious award. The John Connell STEM Award 2021, created by the Noise Abatement Society together with and sponsored by the ANC and ANV Measurement Systems, was presented to engineering firm AECOM as part of a glittering ceremony at the Palace of […]
Trade body appoints new Managing Director
27/10/2021 The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has appointed Sean Holt, an association leadership specialist, as its new Managing Director. Sean Holt brings a wealth of experience to the role, including 20 years’ at board level working in the sport, leisure and printing industry. Sean as CEO established the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport […]
Put flood protection on the radar for Maintenance Week
26/10/2021 National trade body the Property Care Association has drawn up a timely list of measures householders can take to protect their homes against flooding. Drawn up to mark Maintenance Week – a campaign run by SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) from the 19-26 November to put building maintenance in the […]
Isocrete Flowing K Screed secures industry award for its game-changing liquid screed technology
23/08/2021 Isocrete Flowing K Screed has secured a national award in recognition of the transformational impact the new liquid screed technology system has brought to the flooring sector. The innovative system, which offers compelling speed of application benefits, less waste and exceptional strength, has secured a Flooring Innovation Award 2021 in the Installation Products Category. […]
Michelin Development Helps Staffordshire Landscape Business Bloom
21/08/2021 Michelin Development helps create 15 new jobs and a new HQ building for growing Staffordshire business Planterra has a growing portfolio of businesses and an ambitious management team who are focused on growth and job creation Michelin Development facilitates low-interest, unsecured loans for eligible small- and medium enterprises who meet its criteria Staffordshire landscaping […]
Christmas shut-off is earlier than ever
20/08/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR Continued high demand for furniture combined with a ‘perfect storm’ within the supply chain is extending lead times ahead of the festive rush. According to the latest economic update from British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) the shut-off for Christmas deliveries is becoming earlier than ever before. BFM Managing Director Nick Garratt analysed […]
Secretary of State sees the future of advanced ceramics in the Midlands
26/07/2021 Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, saw first-hand the opportunities advanced materials will bring for the future in a tour of Lucideon’s Stoke-on-Trent facility. The government Minister looked at how the international technology company is taking the region’s traditional expertise in ceramics and transforming it to […]
