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Back to news topics | Next news topic GENERAL NEWS MEi SUPPORTS "BIGGEST HANGER" RECORD! When Essex fork truck dealer, Fork Truck Direct, approached MEi for a system to weigh a coat hanger, the initial reaction was one of puzzlement. The call came from Mike Dixon, the company's Sales Manager, who assured MEi that no leg was being pulled!
MEi came to the rescue with the loan of a pair of newly introduced UniFork weighing forks which were put on the truck specially for the occasion. A UniLoad 250 display completed the installation on the Clark machine. Tim Pang installed the system and he and Chris Taylor attended the official measuring, at which Chris became one of the official "'witnesses" to the event. An official photographer recorded the measuring of the hanger which was 5.5 metres wide, 2.5 metres high and 400 mm thick. The weight was 721 kg. The giant hanger is made of wood with a steel hook on top.
Contact: Chris
Taylor
MULTI-CLIENT STUDIES : JAPAN AND INDIA Off-Highway Research are launching two new Multi-Client Studies: The Construction Equipment Industry in Japan and in India. Publication dates have been scheduled for August 2001. Contact: David
Phillips
GOODBYE AND HELLO Former CEA (FMCEC) President, Keith Tipping, has left Komatsu since the last issue of Newsline. However, we are pleased to welcome him back as JCB's new MD Heavy Equipment. His successor at Komatsu UK is Peter Howe - who becomes the company's new representative on our Management Council. Also new to Council is Chris Taylor of Saint-Gobain (aka MEi) who is co-opted as a representative of component supplier members. A formal election of component supplier representatives is in progress.
CEA BUSINESS TRACKER The 2001 version of the Business Tracker CD ROM was launched at Bauma (Munich) in April. Copies have also been distributed to all HMG Overseas Posts and UK Business Links. To date requests for further copies have been received from Eire, Japan, Lithuania, Pakistan and Russia. Contact the CEA offices for a copy: Tel: +44 (0)20
8665 5727 - Fax: +44 (0)20 8665 6447
CRANES TODAY HAVE MOVED: Cranes Today Tel: +44 (0)20
8269 7700 - Fax: +44 (0)20 8269 7874
NORDBERG IS NOW METSO MINERALS Nordberg (UK) Ltd, leading equipment suppliers to the UK and Irish mining, quarrying and recycling markets, have changed their name to Metso Minerals (UK) Ltd. The change in name reflects the new global identity of parent company, Nordberg Group, which became Metso Minerals in April. Metso Minerals are a major operating division of the Finnish based Metso Corporation, a global supplier of process industry machinery and systems. Metso Corporation will actively promote their long-term strategic decision to invest in the rock and minerals processing business. As part of this strategy, Metso have also made the public offer to acquire all of the shares of Svedala Industri AB. Metso Minerals will be a leading supplier of complete systems, crushing and screening equipment, spares and wear parts, as well as services, for the rock and mineral processing industries. Their goal is to provide customers with superior products and services based on Metso's wide experience in product technology, research and development, and process and automation expertise. The current Nordberg product range will continue to carry the Nordberg name under the Metso Minerals banner. Commenting on the company's change in name, Brian Moseley, Managing Director of Metso Minerals (UK) Ltd, said: "Our new name and corporate identity emphasise Metso's commitment to the rock and minerals processing industry. The change in company name will not affect the legal status between ourselves and any of our customers and business partners. We will retain all of our current distribution agreements". Metso Minerals
(UK) Ltd
The Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) of your component parts - using pDCPD (trade names Metton and Telene) - would mean that the parts would be durable, have excellent impact strength (even at temperatures as low as -40º C), be 40% lighter in weight than steel and, compared to PU RIM, have better appearance and greater design freedom.
LMC Technik Ltd supply a variety of Reaction Injection Moulded pDCPD exterior components to the construction and agricultural vehicle industries (including Caterpillar and Volvo). Many of the advantages highlighted here are essential elements for vehicles operating in severe environments, if any longevity of component life is to be expected. The example pictured is the Caterpillar 914G, for which LMC moulds, paints and assembles the hood at their Fence Houses facility in Tyne & Wear. Contact LMC Technik Ltd today to find out how they can help you to revolutionise your current component fabrication techniques. Contact: Peter
Falandysz
NEW-LOOK
CEA WEB SITE The CEA web site is being completely revamped - with a launch date later this summer. It will contain many new and exciting features, reinforcing our image and corporate colours. As before, there will be two main areas - one for public viewing, the other for CEA members only. To enable us to dispense with circulating bulky e-mails and circulars, we will be encouraging the use of the "Members Only" area for members to:
The "Public" area will include:
CONSTRUCTION FOR BUSINESS This monthly magazine and web site has a positive role to play in the dissemination of knowledge and in leading change within the construction industry. It provides a practical business improvement tool that will keep its users one step ahead. A special subscription rate has been negotiated for CEA members of £200 per annum (usually £300). Visit the Construction for Business web site for a free magazine and two weeks free use of their internet service. Members wishing to subscribe should contact: Sue Gray (quoting
your CEA membership)
GO GO FOR LOGO We selected our new logo after fine work by our President, Neil Allen (JCB), and our printer, Alan Jones (ABC Printers). Disks are available from the CEA offices with the logo in its colour and black and white formats. Paid up CEA members are encouraged to use the logo on their printed material, business cards, etc.
FULL-TIME, PART-TIME OR CONSULTANCY WORK REQUIRED My career has been largely export oriented and has given me a wide experience in many world markets. I have travelled extensively to over 65 countries with a strong bias towards the former Socialist States of Eastern Europe. A good knowledge of the German language has helped in this respect. I have held junior and senior management posts and have experience of running both my own company and large divisions of companies. This has encompassed personnel, accounting, book-keeping, management of sales teams inside and outside the company and the design, implementation and management of computer systems. I would now like to pass on the benefit of this experience to a company with a committed export policy of seeking to exploit opportunities outside the UK. For further details, contact Joanna Oliver at the CEA offices (joanna@admin.co.uk).
This
year's CECE Congress will be held in Knokke, Belgium. PROGRAMME
OECD STATISTICAL COMPENDIUM Edition 2001/1
is now available. This is a compilation presenting a selection of
the best-of-OECD statistics covering the full scope of the OECD's
areas of expertise: Development and Aid, General Economic Problems,
Economic Indicators, National Accounts, Labour Market and Social Issues,
Financial and Fiscal Affairs, Industry, Science and Technology, Foreign
Trade, Agriculture and Energy. 47 publications/databases are provided
including the complete data history (as far as available). Internet
access is free of charge for CD ROM clients.
THE CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY The Climate Change
Levy came into force in April, increasing energy costs. PRI Ltd can
provide a full range of products and services to enable efficient
management of energy consumption and achieve savings.
CEA ON THE ROAD
Gone are the days when trade associations can sit and wait for all their members to turn up at meetings and conferences to give their views and input. Particularly for smaller companies, when there is an order to get out or an important customer to see, trade association meeting attendance can get pushed down the order of priority. Even in the larger member companies the average executive has some pretty daunting demands on his or her time. This is also a reason why you will see more regional CEA meetings in the future - put simply we have to get closer to our membership to make sure we are acting in your interests. Last year I was able to meet many members on a short "summer tour" but this year we are being more ambitious. Myself and other CEA Secretariat team personnel will be knocking on members' doors up and down the country during August. We can't see all of our 100 members in that time, but we plan to see a good cross-section to help us get feedback, ideas and support for activities on your behalf. As with any visit, it's good to have an invitation first - I look forward to hearing from you! Rob Oliver
NEW FREE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT TAKES OFF Within 24 hours of launching the scheme, nearly 30 CEA members had signed up for our new Business Support Helpline service. Free to paid up members, Advisory Card holders have telephone access to a team of legal experts on such matters as Tax, VAT, PAYE, NIC, Payroll, Employment Law and Personnel, Health and Safety and Commercial legal matters. Business and legal factsheets are also produced by IRPC, the operators of the scheme. IRPC is a well established organisation which has grown as a result of its practical, cost effective and invaluable help to businesses of all types throughout the UK. The service gives members immediate access to a team of highly experienced, professional consultants who can provide reliable telephone advice in a practical, easy to follow style using everyday language. A flavour of the sorts of queries dealt with by the Helpline is given below. To order your free Advisory Card e-mail claire@admin.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 8665 5750. Q:
If I have dismissed an employee for theft from work, but the courts
have subsequently found him "Not Guilty", do I have to take
the employee back? Q:
We have an employee who is due to return from maternity leave on Monday
and has found out today (Friday) that she is pregnant again. She says
she will be returning to work but will be entitled to a further period
of maternity leave for the next child. Is this correct? Q:
We have spent a large sum of money on setting up a computer network,
developing our web site and obtaining a particular domain name. What
is the capital allowances situation?
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In
fact Fork Truck Direct's customer, 
Richard
Green, the MD of H & L Russel, was very pleased with the result
and when the "evidence" has been examined by Guinness World
Records there is every chance that the record will be verified. Unless,
of course someone has an even bigger hanger!
When
I became Chief Executive in 2000, I set an objective to visit more
members in their own factories and offices.
