Arco, Headway and Centurion bring head injury to the forefront of workplace safety for Hard Hat Awareness Week 14th – 20th June 2021 Twenty per cent of all fatal and non-fatal injuries in the UK are head-related, yet head protection accounts for only three per cent of personal protective equipment (PPE) Continue Reading
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What is Bladder and Tubular Hydroforming?
Hydroforming is simply using the force of a liquid such as water, oil, or hydraulic fluids to shape a component. It is an affordable way of making ductile metals like brass, alloy steel, aluminum, stainless steel, etc. into different forms and shapes. Most metals that have the ability to cold-form Continue Reading
Centrum Pæle A/S publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for entire product range.
Centrum Pæle A/S is doing all it can to be greener, achieving optimum recycling targets and taking great steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Through research projects and close collaboration with academic institutions, Centrum Pæle make sure its techniques are at the forefront of innovation, so that it can offer Continue Reading
Electric screwdrivers: the essential tool
With many tradespeople still able to get out there and work at the moment, it is essential to have the right kit. The handy screwdriver is a vital piece of any tool kit, used over and over likely on a daily basis. However, all that manual tightening of screws can Continue Reading
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Lathe Machine
A lathe is a simple device, purposed to hold a section of chosen material to be shaped, cut or carved. There are different designs of lathe for different materials. This means that there are lathes specifically for use with woodwork, and lathes specifically for use with metalwork. Both traditional metalworking Continue Reading
Permanent Markers for Construction and Other Industries
Other than in the education sector, are you wondering how permanent markers are useful? By the end of this article, you will be able to tell the importance of permanent markers in various industries. However, you will also realize that there is no one size fits all permanent marker products. Continue Reading
Tools for DIY Metal Stamping
Do you know what amazes us about pieces of jewelry? It is how the impressions are properly handcrafted. This is one of the ways experienced buyers can tell the difference between top-notch products and average or below par ones. The way the impressions are stylishly and flawlessly made determines the Continue Reading
Free guide on panic hardware published for specifiers
Specifiers can now access all the information they need on compliant panic and emergency exit hardware solutions in one convenient guide. The free guide has been published by ARRONE, the sister brand of HOPPE, to help specifiers ensure they are supplying the optimum panic or emergency exit hardware solution for their Continue Reading
How does hi vis workwear work?
If you regularly work on-site, then you’ll understand exactly why hi vis workwear is so important. Making sure you’re visible on an incredibly busy and noisy construction site really can mean the difference between safety and life-threatening injuries. The combination of highly fluorescent material alongside reflective tape creates the optimum Continue Reading
Kubota unveils new KX080-4a2 midi excavator
New machine delivers usual Kubota efficiency with a cleaner design and improved performance Kubota, a leading manufacturer of construction machinery, today announces the launch of the KX080-4a2 as the latest in its range of midi excavators. This new machine is capable of the same reliable performance as previous models but Continue Reading