We are delighted to hear that Bravi UK has been awarded “Aerial Working Company of the Year” for their work in finding good access solutions for all environments and applications, and in doing so helping people to work safer and more efficiently.

For more information click here to see what the team at Business & Industry Today had to say about Bravi UK.

The Health and Safety Authority issued a Press release (21 Aug 09) “warning workers to take appropriate precautions when working at a height. The warning comes as the HSA revealed that there have been 7 workers killed as a result of a fall so far this year, with 5 of these occurring in the construction industry.

“Last year there were 15 construction related deaths in total, with 3 of these as a result of a fall from height. Expressing concern at the increase, Martin O’Dea, Senior Inspector with the HSA said, “Compared to last year, there has been a significant increase in deaths as a result of a fall. Most of the accidents have involved falls from roofs and ladders. Unsecured ladders are particularly dangerous and I would urge workers to organise and plan their work with their safety and health in mind. It’s also very important that workers only use equipment that is suitable to the job.”

Accidents involving falls from a height are not confined to the construction sector but construction workers are particularly at risk due to their extensive use of ladders, scaffolding and other working at height equipment. The construction sector has seen major improvements in health and safety management in recent years and it is vital that these standards are maintained.

“The industry has undoubtedly worked hard to reduce the rate of accidents since the early 90’s and this focus must be maintained,” said O’Dea. “Working at a height is a dangerous activity and the appropriate planning and safe systems of work must be used. Employers have a legal duty to do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the safety and health of workers is protected and workers themselves must also take personal responsibility and not do anything that could jeopardise their safety or the safety of others,” he added.

Advice for employers and employees in relation to working at a height includes:

Avoid the activity in the first place if possible
Use suitable work equipment to prevent falls where working at height is unavoidable
Take account of weather conditions
Ensure that those working at height are adequately trained
Be aware of the potential for falling objects on those working at lower levels or on the ground.

For the full press release please click here

Click here for further information on Work at Height legislation.
Go to our Aerial Working section for innovative solutions to your Work at Height issues.

Every once in a while, a product comes along that outperforms its competitors. Sucralose is that kind of product. As the only no-calorie sweetener to be made from sugar, sucralose has a clean, sugar-like taste and is 600 times sweeter than sugar on average. Safety studies have demonstrated clearly that sucralose is safe. Moreover, it is suitable for diabetics, people with impaired glucose intolerance, pregnant women and children.

But sucralose has even more to offer. This readily-soluble sweetener is non-cariogenic, shelf and process stable, and synergistic with fructose and corn syrups too. It also masks both bitterness and medicinal off-notes with equal ease.

Merck Sucralose is produced under cGMP conditions, and conforms to USP NF monograph. With its complete documentation, reliable quality and superior product pro le, Merck’s new no-calorie sweetener can simplify your production processes in a number of different ways. The innovative high intensive sweetener is the ideal choice for pharmaceutical applications

Merck will market sucralose as part of its EMPROVE® product range that combines particularly high quality with comprehensive documentation and excellent service.

Functional benefits
• Readily soluble and easy to use
• Masks bitterness and medicinal off-notes
• Aqueous heat and pH stability
• No chemical interactions
• Non-cariogenic
• Synergistic with fructose and corn syrups.

Regulatory benefits
• Approved by the FDA
• Conforms to USP NF monograph
• Produced under cGMP conditions
• Reliable quality
• Complete documentation
• Global presence

To find out more download the brochure or contact our Sales Team.

No, a giant ape hasn’t attacked us – we’re launching a new product into the Irish market - the unique Gorilla Gripper is the practical solution to lifting large unwieldy sheet materials such as plywood, drywall, OSB panels etc. This brilliant device offers a way of lifting and handling these awkward materials without straining your back, neck, shoulders and hands.

The Gorilla Gripper is simple to use and easily slips over the centre top edge of panels from 3/8 inch – 1 1/8 inch thick. With one hand you can then lift the panel with your arm bent in a strong, upright position.

The Gorilla Gripper is set to revolutionise the way we handle sheet materials. – more information >>

Then contact our Sales Team

Norman Lauder Ltd. now supply the first fully hydrolysed grade PVA from Merck’s pharmaceutical-quality PVA EMPROVE® range

Mercks expanding range of high quality Polyvinyl Alcohol - PVA EMPROVE® Ph Eur, USP is available in a variety of viscosities and grades of hydrolysis to suit various applications for large scale commercial use.

PVA EMPROVE® Ph Eur, USP is exceptionally well suited as an excipient in pharmaceutical products such as tablet coatings, eye drops and topicals and in biotech fermentation processes.

Merck is able to provide pharmaceutical-quality PVA completely documented and in the quantities required for large-scale commercial use. Proven and qualified production processes guarantee consistent product safety.
The EMPROVE® documentation service efficiently helps you to satisfy tightening regulatory requirements.

For further information please visit our pharma/excipients section or
Contact us today for more details

The Power Tower complements our extensive range of innovative aerial working products.

The Power Tower is the lightweight aerial working solution that is ready for use in seconds.

Weighing only 310Kg, it can work in areas where others products could not be used safely. (eg Mezzanine floors)



For more information on these or any of our aerial working solutions, go to the aerial working section and download the technical specifications or contact our Sales Team

The Eddie Lift provides an easy to use, safe and secure lift platform that is ready to use in an instant. It replaces the need for ladders, steps and podium steps.

The Eddie Lift Duo is two pieces of equipment in one - a work positioner and an access platform, providing a Credible alternative to lift trucks, stackers and personnel lifts

The DeltaDeck is a low level access solution that offers flexibility when working at 3m and below.

For more information on these or any of our aerial working solutions, go to the aerial working section and download the technical specifications or contact our Sales Team

The show runs in the Main hall on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April 2009. We will be exhibiting our latest range of lightweight aerial working products along with other innovative handling solutions.

Whether your already a valued customer or considering our products for the first time please come along to stand C22 where we would be happy to meet you and take you through our range of exciting and innovative products.

Watch the Leonardo demonstration video