The Government of The Netherlands has announced revised regulations covering international travel and attendance at events, clearing the way for travellers from outside the EU to attend UTECH Europe, the world-leading polyurethanes exhibition and conference taking place at the MECC in Maastricht, from 16 to 18 November 2021. From 22 …
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Record Number of Finalists Revealed for Plastics Industry Awards 2021
After receiving a record entry, the finalists for all 16 categories in the Plastics Industry Awards 2021 awards were announced for the first time via an online livestream presentation this morning, Friday 10th September. Over 100 companies and individuals are on the shortlist, including product designers, OEM manufacturers, suppliers, plastics …
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AFOA 2021 AGM Held at The Emergency Services Show
AFOA members gathered at the NEC in Birmingham last week to attend the 2021 AGM held on the first day of The Emergency Services Show. AFOA Chairman Simon Petts opened proceedings by presenting a cheque for £2,000 raised from association events to Kerry James, Fundraising Manager at the Fire Fighters …
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Ford Transit Ambulance Headlines Display of New Vehicle Technology and Innovation at The Emergency Services Show
The pace of emergency vehicle innovation has been so rapid over the last 24 months, that a startling array of new vehicles and technology will be on show for the first time as The Emergency Services Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 7 and 8 September. Headlining among new …
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New Report Reveals Impact of Burn Out and Poor Work-Life Balance
A new 18-month long study of over 10,000 frontline workers highlighting the critical state of poor staff mental health across the emergency services sector was launched at The Emergency Services Show at the NEC in Birmingham today. The State of Mental Wellbeing on the UK Frontline report[1], compiled by mental …
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Drop-in Laundry Advice from Girbau UK at the Independent Hotel Show
Girbau UK is offering hoteliers drop-in laundry advice on stand 1360 at the Independent Hotel Show, taking place 4-5 October at Olympia, London. Hospitality laundry experts from Girbau UK will be on hand to help hoteliers easily assess the options for bringing all or part of their laundry service in-house, …
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Girbau UK Appoints Industrial Sales Manager
Girbau UK has appointed Paul Waite as its Industrial Sales Manager. In his new role Paul will support industrial laundry customers nationwide in making the best investment choices from the company’s full range of energy efficient, high-productivity laundry equipment including tunnel washing systems, large-capacity washer-extractors and tumble dryers, high-volume flatwork …
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UTECH Europe Announces Programme for November Conference
Metz and Volpato to deliver keynotes Crain Communications, organisers of the UTECH Europe 2021 polyurethane event have announced full details of its comprehensive three-day conference taking place 16-18 November 2021 at the MECC, Maastricht, The Netherlands. Featuring over 80 detailed technical papers, the conference will cover the latest developments in …
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See How Technology and Training are Transforming Fire & Rescue Services
Vehicle technology and innovation will feature strongly at The Emergency Services Show this autumn, with leading names in fire appliances and connectivity showcasing their latest developments. Visitors to the Show (taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 7 and 8 September) can build on their learning and development through over 80 free CPD seminar sessions, and watch skills in action as fire and rescue teams …
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Ambulance Advances and Free Paramedic Training at The Emergency Services Show
Paramedics and first responders are invited to improve their skills and knowledge through a variety of free demonstrations, workshops and CPD-accredited seminars at The Emergency Services Show (ESS), taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 7 and 8 September 2021. With over 450 exhibiting companies and organisations showcasing the latest advances in everything from ambulances to emergency medical care and protective clothing, there will also be numerous …
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AFOA Hosts First Mini Conference followed by Venari Z6 ARFF Unveil
AFOA Chairman Simon Petts welcomed a limited 30 delegates to its recent mini conference held at Brighouse, West Yorkshire. The event provided an opportunity for many to meet industry peers in-person for the first time since the association’s annual conference held back in February 2020. Jon Lacey Assistant Chief Fire Officer at West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and the recently …
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ERDT First to Launch Emergency Response Driving Qualification to Meet Pending Legislation
Emergency Response Driver Training Ltd (ERDT) has launched an industry-first, Level 3 Award driving qualification and a range of driving and instructors’ Certificate of Achievements to address planned changes in the legislation covering the driving of emergency vehicles. The Level 3 Award and Certificates of Achievements both have SFJ Awards …
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