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TRADA Technology Ltd: Timber Expo 2012 – key messages for specifiers

(30/01/2012)

TRADA Technology Ltd , independent timber research, consultancy, testing and information provider for the construction industry in the UK, will take ‘a longer-term view to ensure that timber maintains and grows its market position’, said Chief Executive Andrew Abbott. And Timber Expo 2012, he stressed, is an ‘important platform for TRADA, its members and indeed for the timber industry as a whole to deliver key messages to specifiers and clients’. Backed by TRADA Technology, the launch event ... [more]

TRADA Technology: TRADA revises technical guidance on glulam

(27/01/2012)

TRADA Technology has extensively revised its Wood Information Sheet (WIS) Glued laminated timber. Glulam is a high-performance product for structural engineering applications, produced in factories with robust production control systems. It often catches the eye of designers for use in specialist buildings, but it can be used for most load-bearing structures, especially where appearance is important and where long spans or curved members are crucial. Glulam is generally stronger than the tim... [more]

TÜV Rheinland: Romanian steel producer obtains EN 1090 certification

(17/01/2012)

Romanian steel manufacturer Coifer Impex SRL has decided to obtain TÜV Rheinland certification in accordance with the new EN 1090-1 standard and is the first Romanian production company to do so. The introduction of EN 1090-1 standardises the various technical specifications. This harmonisation will lead to free trade of construction products within the EU member states for the first time.“ This indicates that Coifer is responding to changed market requirements”, commented Achim Makowka, Head of... [more]

TUV Rheinland: EN 1090: New requirements for construction products made of steel and aluminum

(20/12/2011)

The new European standard EN 1090-1 specifies requirements for the manufacturers of structural construction components made of steel or aluminum. Latest by July 1, 2012, these manufacturers must possess a valid certificate, if they wish to offer their products in German and EU markets. The new standard regulates the production of steel and aluminum structures and replaces the hitherto German norms DIN 18800-7 and DIN V 4113-3. “During the transitional period there is an interim arrangement,” exp... [more]

Tata Motors: Tata Motors launches the Prima 3138.K 8X4 tipper equipped with an Allison 4430R transmission

(30/11/2011)

Tata Motors, India’s market leader in commercial vehicles, the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer and third largest bus manufacturer, has launched the new TATA Prima 3138.K 8X4 tipper equipped with an Allison 4430R transmission at EXCON 2011 in Bengaluru. Tata’s Prima 3138.K is a four-axle, 31-tonne GVW tipper with an Allison 4430R automatic transmission. Powered by Cummins ISLe (CRDi) engine, the tipper has a maximum of 370HP and features new generation brakes, ABS and hub reduction a... [more]

The Painting and Decorating Association: Painting and Decorating Association appoints new chief executive

(08/09/2011)

The Painting and Decorating Association was established in July 2002, following a merger of the British Decorators’ Association and the Painting & Decorating Federation. The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has appointed Neil Ogilvie to the role of chief executive. Neil takes responsibility for the Association’s work across the UK and the management of its head office in Nuneaton. A former National President of the Association, Neil, of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, was a PDA member ... [more]