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NEWSnewsBulldoors shine at SilberlineUnion Industries, UK’s market-leadingmanufacturer of the MatadoorRange of Hi Speed Industrial RollerDoors, has proved its mettle atSilberline and attracted repeatbusiness.Silberline is a world leading and global supplier ofhigh quality aluminium, special effects andperformance pigments that dramatically enhance thevisual appeal of coatings, paints, inks, plastics andtextiles.Back in 2000 it installed three Bulldoor Hi SpeedDoors from Union’s Matadoor Range to cut down onheat loss and reduce energy bills at the Silberlinemanufacturing facility in Fife.So robust and reliable did the Bulldoors prove to bethat when Silberline planned a new store area therewas no contest for the type of door chosen to copewith the virtually continuous forklift traffic anticipatedWorldwide promotionfor Wicanders corkflooringFollowing the development ofinnovative new Acrodur eco-bindertechnology by leading chemicalcompany BASF, Wicanders corkflooring from Gradus is beingpromoted worldwide, as part of BASF’senvironment-focused Acrodurmarketing campaign.A water-based binder free from phenol,formaldehyde and isocyanate, Acrodur lowersemissions and reduces odour to improveworkplace hygiene. Through an exclusivepartnership with Amorim Flooring, Acrodur is nowavailable on its Wicanders cork flooring range,distributed exclusively in the UK by Gradus, in achoice of cork and wood-veneered finishes.As a result, Amorim’s Wicanders range is beingpromoted as part of an environment-focusedstrategy, including a new brochure, that will furtherraise awareness of cork flooring as a sustainableflooring choice.The superior eco-efficiency of cork flooring wasconfirmed in a 2007 BASF report, whichhighlighted its moderate consumption of resources,lower emissions and CO2 retention, as well as itsthermal insulation properties, which reduce heatingrequirements.The sustainability of the cork industry has alsobeen recognised, thanks to its use of natural rawmaterial extracted from trees without causingdamage that also serves to promote the economicand social sustainability of areas at risk ofdesertification. Reader Reply No: 11202118through the two openings – it had to be Bulldoor.Two Bulldoors with alert yellow door blades,emblazoned with warning text prohibiting pedestrianuse, were ordered and installed within the month.Not only are Bulldoors unbelievably reliable but withopening speeds of 1.6m per second and automaticclosing heat loss through the openings is down to aminimum and forklift efficiency is maximised.As with all doors in the Matadoor Range theBulldoor boasts Union’s simple, effective and proven‘Crash-out’ facility that protects the doors’ bottombeam from damage if hit by a forklift truck. Betterstill, following impact, the ‘Auto-reset’ featureenables the door to continue operating withoutmissing a beat.Needless to say the protection of operatives usingthe doors is paramount to Union which is why itincorporates no fewer than 12 safety devices in thestandard supply of all its doors.Bespoke lift meets space andacoustic constraints, enablesdisabled access in new performancespace.As part of a major two-year redevelopment, whichhas seen the Eden Court theatre complex extendedand transformed into the largest arts centre inScotland, Pickerings Lifts has designed,manufactured and installed a bespoke lift to meetthe unique requirements of a brand newperformance space.“As part of this exciting development, we needed asmall lift which could be retro-fitted into a newlyRodger McMullen, Operations Manager at Silberline,said: “I have been dealing with Union Industries formany years. Over time I have proven the unstintingreliability and quality of their Matadoor Range, itsengineering excellence and the high standard ofservice I receive and would not dream ofconsidering any alternative. RR No: 112011The curtain goes up forPickerings Lifts at Eden CourtWith an expected life span ofapproximately 15 years, it isperhaps unsurprising that the energycosts relating to the operation of anypump or pump set accounts for almost90% of the total associated financialoutlay during its lifetime. Yet it iscommon practice, at the time ofreplacement, to simply locate thedetails from the pump plate and toreorder an identical model.Taking the opportunity to rethink and decide uponthe best solution offers many benefits not least of allbecause leading edge manufacturers such asGrundfos constantly revisit their entire portfolio toensure that each product continues its developmentin terms of its efficiency throughout its availabilitycycle, as well as continuing to introduce new andimproved models and ranges.The pump industry, like many engineered solutionsdriven businesses, is constantly evolving. Today withthe growing emphasis on energy efficiency due toboth rapidly increasing energy costs as well as thedesigned, 270-seat flexible arena,” confirms EdenCourt general manager, Paul McLaughlin, “andrecognised that Pickerings was best-placed to meetour demanding requirements.”At the same time, in addition to the strict spaceconstraints, the short-travel lift - which linked themain auditorium with the mixing desk and technicalarea – had to be adapted to accommodate disabledtechnicians. And finally, the motor unit had to behoused remotely, in order to meet the specificacoustic demands of the performance space.Eden Court has been impressed with Pickerings’approach throughout the project. “From the initialdrawings through to supply and installation,Pickerings has maintained an excellent dialoguewith our main contractor, with the result thatimplementation has been on-time and trouble-free,”says McLaughlin.For his part, Pickerings sales director, MarkThompson, believes: “Eden Court provides anexcellent example of our unrivalled flexibility inmeeting the demands of individual clients withspecialised requirements.”Reader Reply No: 112013Don’t Replace – Rethinkgrowing awareness of the environmental impact weare having on the planet, there are even morereasons to select, for example, a variable speedpump that uses 80% less energy in comparison tofixed speed counterparts.Grundfos are pleased to have been leading the wayin terms of evolutionary as well as revolutionaryenergy efficient pump product introductions and canhelp you to make the best decision for yourparticular pump requirements – both for today aswell as tomorrow. 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