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DSE ' one law fits all

Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, explains the Display Screen Equipment regulations and their implications for public sector organisations:

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011 Conference Awards nominates Policy Review TV for 'Best Virtual or Hybrid Conference'

Policy Review TV has been nominated in two categories for the 2011 Conference Awards, making the shortlist for Best Virtual or Hybrid Conference and Best Sponsorship Initiative. The Awards, hosted by Michael Portillo on 17 June in Westminster, recognise standards of excellence throughout the industry.

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What customer-centricity really means and why it matters so much

More than thirty years of earning my living from trying to help people forge better relationships with their customers has convinced me that if we’re to get better at dealing with customers in our professional lives, we need to improve how we communicate with and relate to people in all areas of our lives.

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Innovative ballot box wins vote of confidence at electoral conference

A new ballot box designed to meet the demands of modern elections was officially launched at the Association of Electoral Administrators’ (AEA) Annual Conference 2011. UK-based Versapak has developed a user-friendly foldable ballot box, which aims to overcome common problems with handling and storage, while a unique top panel makes the insertion of voting slips easier than ever.

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ARMACELL INSULATION CHOSEN FOR DUCTING OVERHAUL OF ICONIC BUILDING

Class O Armaflex materials have been selected to provide both thermal and acoustic insulation for air conditioning ductwork during a major restoration project undertaken at the Belfast City Hall. This magnificent listed building, which was opened in 1906 and survived severe wartime damage, is located in the heart of Belfast and is a source of great civic pride. Guided tours are popular with tourists and locals alike, to view reception and banqueting halls which are complemented by the stained glass windows and select foreign marbles used in their design and construction.

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PURPOSE ENGINEERED DUCTWORK INSULATION

Modern commercial buildings are designed to be air-tight and can utilise a system of ducted warm air to maintain comfortable occupancy temperatures. However, un-insulated ductwork is subject to inevitable temperature losses which represent over 50% of the system energy requirements. To help eliminate these losses, Armaflex purpose engineered ductwork insulation can provide both thermal and acoustic properties. Information on these products is provided on a dedicated micro-site, forming part of the Armacell website (www.armacell.com/uk).

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NEW ARMAPLUS SERVICES FOR THERMAL

The new ArmaPlus website from Armacell, specialists in flexible rubber insulation, brings together a comprehensive suite of tools designed to provide expert advice and assistance to an international customer base. Online tools include the cornerstone ‘ArmWin AS’, an online calculation engine for determining necessary thicknesses and likely heat losses. This is supplemented by useful consumption calculators and the powerful yet easy to use ‘Specification Builder’ that allows anyone to create unique project specifications using standard pre-defined clauses.

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ARMACELL ADDS ANTI-MICROBIAL PROTECTION

Class O Armaflex engineered foam insulation materials, including sheets, tubes and coils are now supplied with built-in anti-microbial protection providing continuous and lifelong protection against the proliferation of potentially infectious agents. These products are particularly appropriate for use in buildings with high occupancy levels, such as offices, hospitals, schools and leisure centres etc, but can be used anywhere to provide added 24/7 protection against harmful microbes such as bacteria, mould and mildew.

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinters provide 'vital lifeline'

Elderly and disabled residents of the London Borough of Wandsworth travelled in fine style to do their Christmas shopping aboard a smart new Mercedes-Benz minibus. The Long-bodied Sprinter 313CDI is powered by a clean, ‘green’ 129hp Euro 5 engine and wears the colours of Wandsworth Community Transport, a registered charity that supports local groups and individuals with mobility issues.

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Kingspan: The Ultimate Renewables Solutions Provider

Kingspan Renewables, the new brand identity for both Kingspan Solar and Kingspan Hot Water Systems Ltd, will be exhibiting its one-stop-shop for market-leading renewable package solutions at Ecobuild 2011. Visitors to the show will be able to see the latest new product launches from Kingspan, including its award-winning Varisol – the world’s first modular solar thermal vacuum tube collector; Albion Aerocyl – a dedicated copper hot water cylinder for heat pump and solar input and its latest addition, the Aeromax Plus Air Source Heat Pump.

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IPS FROM WASHROOM WASHROOM

Integrated Panelling System (IPS) technology from leading specialists Washroom Washroom presents itself as an ideal washroom solution to the health, leisure and education sectors. IPS panelling offers an integrated plumbing system that can be used in a wide range of applications to ensure services are neatly concealed and safe from tampering, providing not only an attractive, clean washroom finish, but also a hygienic and convenient option which is equally easy to facilitate for maintenance.

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