Simon Ash, UK Sales Manager at HAIX, has been working in the footwear industry for over twenty five years. Having seen trends come and go, what could the future of safety footwear look like? First Steps Safety footwear was born out of necessity to protect workers alongside the introduction of …
Read More »Motorcycle volunteers deploy Microlise SmartPOD technology to bolster humanitarian work
The Microlise Proof of Delivery solution has been made freely available to the Volunteer Bikers Group Northern Ireland (VBGNI) to support its voluntary effort. The two-hundred strong band of bikers is currently supporting frontline NHS and care workers by delivering vital PPE supplies. They are also providing much needed help …
Read More »Putting the Pro in Protective Footwear: HAIX® announces Trekker Pro 2.0 launch details
HAIX®, specialist manufacturer of functional safety footwear, announces details of the latest addition to its work wear range – the Trekker Pro 2.0. Continuing its aim to take classic, trusted designs and increase both comfort and protection, HAIX® has refreshed the look and performance of the Trekker Pro 2.0. Designed …
Read More »Axiom GB responds to NHS appeal for face shields
Tamworth based, Axiom GB, has responded to the NHS appeal to UK manufacturers for increased production of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to help combat the coronavirus crisis. Axiom, a materials handling specialist, has dedicated two of its 3D printers to printing plastic parts for face shields. Production of the …
Read More »DPD provides free delivery service to supply 3D printed face shields to NHS
Leading parcel delivery firm DPD has joined forces with 3DCrowd, the community of 3D printer owners who are using their machines to help alleviate the acute shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers. Thousands of volunteers across the UK are giving up their time to use their …
Read More »Marabu donates disinfectant made in-house to regional hospitals
Marabu has joined the fight against Covid-19. The German printing ink and creative colours manufacturer is using its own production resources to make urgently needed disinfectant – and is donating it to the RKH hospital in Ludwigsburg, near Stuttgart. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals and other organisations …
Read More »There’s a HERO in all of us! Believe me, it’s not a load of cobblers
HAIX , founded Mainburg, Bavaria in 1948, takes its name from cordwainer*, Xaver Haimerl. The company made its first step into functional footwear in 1992 by producing new boots for Mainburg’s Fire Service, prior to that time the Fire Service wore uncomfortable and cumbersome rubber boots, the new boots took …
Read More »Pure Safety Group introduces stronghold Quick-Switch system for dropped objects prevention at WOC Show
Product is part of expanded line up of PSG products moving into new global regions WORLD OF CONCRETE SHOW, LAS VEGAS (Feb. 4, 2020) – Pure Safety Group™ (PSG) is launching the Stronghold® Quick-Switch® Tool Tether System for the prevention of dropped objects during work at height. The system is …
Read More »Pure Safety Group announces more global expansion and results of brand new strategy at WOC
WORLD OF CONCRETE SHOW, LAS VEGAS (Feb. 4, 2020) – Pure Safety Group™ (PSG) announces new availability of its products across three brands into additional global markets at this year’s World of Concrete (WOC) Show. Checkmate®, which has been known throughout Europe as a leader in fall protection product innovation …
Read More »Supertouch make a safe appointment for the South West
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear specialist Supertouch, has appointed Graham Flanders as Business Development Manager for the South West. Flanders will play a crucial role expanding and developing the business across the South West. He will be the driving force behind generating new contacts throughout the region, while also …
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