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12NEWSnewsOCG and HW Expense Control help UKbusinesses fight back against rising costsProcurement software supplier OfficeCanopy Group (OCG) has justannounced a new partnership with HWExpense Control (HWEC), the costreduction consultancy division ofHaines Watts Chartered Accountants, tohelp businesses reduce the cost ofbuying a wide range of commodityproducts and services, such asstationery, print and utilities.Unioin Industries save heatat Schuh’s warehouseThe Leeds-based company,which designs,manufacturers, installs andmaintains the Matadoorrange, has worked alongsidethe fashion footwear retailerto provide a solution for itsdraft reduction programme inthe distribution area of thewarehouse.Schuh is one of the most innovativeindependent footwear retailers in theUK, and has 54 stores across thecountry with an additional 18concessions. In order to reduce heatescaping from the warehouse, SchuhControlling overhead costs is a key consideration forcompanies looking to improve profitability in adifficult economic climate. The partnership betweenOCG and HW Expense Control is designed toprovide HWEC customers with a straightforwardsolution to this challenging cost-management issue.OCG provides a web-based procurement portal thatenables staff in large enterprises to avoid wastingtime and money buying commodity goods they don’tneed or at inflated prices. HW Expense Control hasintegrated OCG’s procurement software into itsconsultancy strategy to ensure its clients have theright technology in place to help them implementbest practice advice.“One of the benefits to our clients of using the OCGsoftware is that we can ensure they are getting thebest deals on overhead goods and services all yearround”, says John Linnard, Head of Client Relationsat HW Expense Control. “The functionality of theOCG technology means that deals with supplierscan constantly be compared throughout the year toensure they remain the most competitive in afluctuating market”.Doug McLean, CEO of OCG, adds, “Businesses canoften be wary of changing their approach, evenwhen it means saving them money. By offering ourplatform in combination with advice from HWEC, wehave created a user-friendly solution that can beintegrated into the daily routine of companies withvery little hassle”. Reader Reply No: 111094has installed Union’s large Bulldoor tothe external doorway of thedistribution area.The external Bulldoor replaces an old,slow acting door, which caused theinside of the building to be at themercy of the elements making itimpossible for Schuh to retainvaluable heat inside the warehouse ormaintain a consistent temperature andcomfortable working environment forits staff.The Bulldoor is activated to openautomatically at speeds of 1.7m persecond using a combination of InternalInduction Loop and External RadarMotion Sensor.Following the installation of theBulldoor, Schuh has been able toreduce the problem of heat loss andthe ingress of dust and dirt into thefactory to keep it’s staff happy and itswarehouse stock in prime condition.Manufactured as part of the Matadoorrange of Hi Speed Roller Doors, theBulldoors boast a unique ‘Crash-out’facility, which ensures the doorremains operable if hit by a vehicle.Common to all doors in the Matadoorrange, the Bulldoors are supplied withfire retardant and anti-static doorblades and no fewer than 12 health &safety devices.Reader Reply No: 111099PE generatecheque forGreat OrmondStreet HospitalPE, the UK’s leading independentsupplier of specialist generators forSale and Rental, has recentlypresented Great Ormond StreetHospital Children’s Charity with acheque for £5,000.00 for its ongoingappeal to help rebuild and refurbishthe Hospital, buy vital equipment andfund pioneering research?PE saw the work that this ground-breaking Hospitaldoes first hand, when it installed two generators toprovide standby power to the operating theatresand high dependency wards. RR No: 111111TORMAX operatorsdrive DVLA doorsUpgrading the main staffand public entrance tothe DVLA headquarters inSwansea, local aluminiumfabricators AB Glasscontracted TORMAX tosupply and install theirtechnologically advancedcurved-sliding RONDORautomatic door system.Visually impressive, the RONDORconsists of two sets of bi-partingcurved doors which slide smoothlyapart to allow clear access. “This isthe first time we have worked withTORMAX and we have beenimpressed with not only the costeffectivenessof the product but alsoits’ undoubted quality,” commentsJames Brayley, Sales & MarketingDirector, AB Glass. From the date oforder, TORMAX only had six weeksto manufacturer and install the 2mdiameter RONDOR.An extension to the existing DVLAbuilding, the new lobby area is part ofa three year refurbishment projectwhich has included a budget of over£3m for replacement windows anddoors. A contemporary twist on thetraditional revolving door, theRONDOR is highly functional,delivering an entranceway that has a50% larger opening space than slidingdoors would allow in the samelocation. Extremely reliable, the doorsare powered by the tried and testedTORMAX TEP operators, neatlyhoused within the circular casing.During inclement weather, openingtimes can be adjusted to create aneffective airlock between the two setsof bi-parting doors, reducing heat lossfrom the building and helping maintainan ambient internal temperature.With a comprehensive productportfolio and bespoke design service,TORMAX can offer an automaticdoor entrance solution for almost anylocation. A team of professionallytrained, dedicated installers operatesnationwide, delivering fast and efficientservice and long-term support.Reader Reply No: 111120