Spring Newsletter
Welcome to the 2nd newsletter of 2010.
Editors comment (or Syd's Ramblings)
Will the need to reduce our carbon footprint encourage the buying of British made goods.
It has been noticeable in a number of articles over the summer
months that more interest is being shown in British manufacturing
and the associated reduction in our carbon footprint that comes
from buying locally produced goods.
I quote from an article in the Independent that sums this up and
puts it much better than I ever could:
Globalisation has put pressure on all types of business to outsource production, move jobs abroad and, in doing so, cut costs. As a result British producers have been in decline for a number of decades.
In recent years, however, increased awareness of climate change, a growing world population, political instability and the financial crisis - not to mention the ethical issues often associated with working conditions abroad - have forced consumers to think more carefully about where their produce comes from.
As you know this is something I have been passionate about for a number of years and now I want to move it up to the next level.
Between the consumer and the manufacturer is the service sector and I have been looking for service industries that provide British made goods.
In our Company profile we already have one such company - Unique fire in Birmingham
On with the newsletter.
Unique Fire
Unique Fire is a radically different fire protection
company.
They are a new Midlands based Company, offering a wide range of
products and services relating to the design and maintenance of
Fire Alarm Systems, Portable Fire Fighting Equipment, Dry Risers,
Fire Training and Fire Risk Assessment.
Unique Fire delivers outstanding customer service and value and
are proud to supply British manufactured kitemarked and CE marked
equipment.
A few of the new sites added, well worth a look.
Special offers available through the directory - Please note that some of these are only available for a short time - so you need to be quick.
We at Unique Fire have given a lot of thought to our industry
and have come up with a radical way of going forward - by going
backwards!!
We have taken a step back and looked at what's been happening
in our industry over the last 10 years.
The Fire Extinguisher Industry, like society, has become a throw
away industry.
We at Unique Fire however, can provide a service that goes back
to servicing and testing Fire Extinguishers, without throwing
them away and having to buy new all the time. (Yes, you can
refill Fire Extinguishers)
We just need to assess our clients' needs and you will not only save money, but will also will keep up with current legislation and be environmentally friendly too.
The majority of Fire Extinguishers purchased in this country
are manufactured in China from British made steel; imagine the
Carbon Footprint created sending the steel from Britain to China
and then sending the new Fire Extinguishers back to Britain in
huge container ships, wow!!
They may be cheap, but how much is the cost to the
environment?
We only supply British manufactured kitemarked and CE marked
equipment. Our range of Extinguishers are guaranteed for a period
of 5 years, if maintained by one of our Extinguisher service
technicians.
We have significantly reduced our Carbon Footprint in one
decision.
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers require
testing every ten years.
What does the industry do? They sell you a new one.
We actually have them tested by one of the only Bafe approved
refurbishment centres at half the cost. This reduces Co2
emissions and landfill in one decision
Foam Fire Extinguishers (Not Biodegradable)
why do we have them?
In the majority of instances where they are located, they are not
required. A Water Fire Extinguisher is suitable. All that is
required, is for the client to comply with recent legislation by
providing adequate Fire Training to staff - one decision
Powder Fire Extinguishers, these are
specialist fire fighting extinguishers, yet we still see them
being sold into offices, shops and kitchens.
The powder in these fire extinguishers goes to landfill when it
gets to the end of its life. So the more we purchase, the more
goes to landfill. We only install this type of extinguisher when
there is a specific requirement; this reduces the amount we send
to landfill - one decision
We also cover other aspects of fire protection:
- Fire alarm system: Design, installation and maintenance.
- Training: Fire Awareness Training: fire extinguisher training and fire marshal training.
- Fire risk assessment: We can write and update your Fire risk assessment.
- Dry Risers: We can visually inspect your dry risers 6 monthly and pressure check annually.
- Site signage: We can carry out a full site survey to determine the correct fire exit sign requirements and supply the necessary signs if required.
All we need you to do is make one decision, give us a call on 0121 342 5727
If you would like your profile published here please email me:
Latest Sites
Jonathan Lear Furniture -
produces both traditional and
contemporary designs, including kitchens, studies, bookcases,
tables, chairs, beds, desks, etc. both freestanding and
built-in.
Jonathan Lear
Furniture
Ginger Cake Home & Gift -
offers British-made, ethically sourced home wares, gifts, vintage
items and furniture from carefully selected designers, artisans
and photographers.
Our range includes framed artwork, ceramics, tea cosies,
candles, soaps, things for the kitchen and lots, lots more.
Ginger Cake Home &
Gift
Cute Little Number -
is a new website offering retro vintage garments.
I make one-off Vintage styled garments, using traditional
techniques nurtured from our once thriving textile
industry.
Cute Little
Number
Little Oke Dolls -
Handmade Waldorf/Steiner Dolls and Doll making supplies
If you are thinking of making or already make your own dolls,
then you will find Kits, Patterns, Tools, Haberdashery and all
the materials and supplies you need.
Little Oke Dolls
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