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We are all becoming more aware of the need to protect the world from catastrophic climate change. This is putting increasing pressure on manufacturers to operate in more environmentally conscious ways. Schaeffler is leading by example, by implementing sustainability-based initiatives across its operation.
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LED has been lighting’s latest great leap forward in providing more efficient illumination in offices, warehouse and on the production floor. But despite their relatively long service life, now some LED fitments are beginning to fail. Which makes this the ideal time to consider a new form of lighting which can help to improve employees’ wellbeing, and make them more productive. And acting now could keep you one step ahead of legislation.
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Have you heard? There’s a revolutionary new earplug available. According to Bryan Myers – 3M’s Business Director with responsibility for hearing protection – it’s the first in more than 20 years to offer ‘multiple new, innovative and patented benefits to the user.’ So why exactly is it such a big noise?
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‘It’s okay – I only tripped up.’ ‘I slipped but it’s nothing.’ ‘I fell over at work.’ Now imagine hearing that over 217,000 times in one year. That’s approximately the number of times slips, trips and falls were reported as causes of non-fatal injuries in the workplace, in the latest HSE statistics*. And those avoidable accidents led to an incredible 11.25 million lost working days in the same year. Clearly it’s time to take steps to stop slips.
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The ERIKS WebShop is more than just an online shop. It’s a digital customer interface where ERIKS customers can find what they need and get the help they want. Faster, easier and with total control of budgets and traceability.
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A carefully chosen tie is ideal for making you smarter. And if you want to be really smart, you’ll choose cable ties from Panduit – because they’re designed to be easily spotted for improved safety and hygiene.
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The Covid pandemic has had major effects on the pharmaceutical industry. One of the more positive has been growth in demand for laboratory diagnostic products. At the same time, the sector has increasingly been looking to adopt new technology to improve efficiency and productivity, to reduce costs and simplify installation. All these factors came together in the recent major expansion of production at a healthcare diagnostics manufacturing plant.
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It can’t be bought, it can only be grown. It takes years to create, yet can be destroyed in minutes. It’s your brand’s reputation, of course. In the food or pharmacy sectors, just one safety incident and product recall can do untold reputational damage. But a significant step towards protecting your most valuable brand asset is – literally – in your hands.
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Hygiene is the key ingredient in food and beverage manufacturing. Complying with stringent hygiene standards demands frequent thorough washdowns to remove dirt and unwanted grease, often at high pressure with chemical cleaning agents. This can often damage sealing systems – allowing water and cleaning solutions into the bearing cavity, and leading to grease washout, corrosion, and – ultimately – reduced bearing life.
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We have one expectation of the food business. Perfect hygiene. And rightly so too. Despite the dazzling surfaces on the outside of our processing equipment, the hidden bearings and housings are typically the source of significant problems.
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