Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort.

The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are ideal as mid-Layer working clothes. They’ll fit well with a jacket on chilly days and can be worn as an outer layer in the spring and summer months. You can choose from a selection of fabric options that include Polartec® micro fleece and cosypolycotton.

Street-smart and great for on-site work or leisure activities there’s over 40 styles and a host of colours to choose from including the new khaki green option as well as Class 1 and Class 2 High-Vis. They’re also available with the unmistakable Snickers logo and are ideal for company profiling.

Getting more information on the Snickers Workwear clothing range is easy. You can call the Helpline on 01484 854788; check out www.snickersworkwear.co.ukand or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The XPR-5592GX area light has revolutionized how oil and gas industry workers interact within hazardous Zone 0 environments. With its powerful LED array and durable construction, this one-of-a-kind area light is a must-have tool for any worker operating in both tight confined spaces and large open spaces regardless of the environmental conditions.

The Nightstick XPR-5592GX is the only portable LED area light with integrated carry handle and rare-earth built-in magnet rated for ATEX and IECEx Zone 0 hazardous environments. It provides bright, reliable, and consistent lighting up-close or at a distance.

In addition to its lighting capabilities, the XPR-5592GX is engineered to withstand the most demanding tasks. This light is purpose built with rugged, industrial-grade rare-earth magnets in the base, allowing it to firmly adhere to any ferrous metal surface. The XPR-5592GX is certified waterproof and shock-resistant, ensuring it will remain functional in the harshestlocations. The full-kit model XPR-5592GCX includes an extendable six-foot tripod and blow-molded carrying case for quick deployment.

With up to 12 hours of continuous use on a single charge, the extended li-ion battery life makes this life-saving tool reliableand long-lasting light throughout each and every shift.

Designed for easy, convenient use, the 360-degree rotation and tilting design, rapid emergency deployment and brightness adjustments meet every need. Even while wearing gloves, the telescoping handle adjusts for comfort and makes it easy to hang on a door, ladder, or other equipment in a moment’s time.

The Nightstick XPR-5592GX area light is a must-have tool for any oil and gas industry worker. Its powerful Zone 0 lighting, rugged construction, long battery life, and convenient features provide a range of benefits that help teams work more efficiently and safely. When Life Depends on Light®, trust Nightstick. Visit us at nightstick.com or call 1-469-326-9400.

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Levels of uncertainty in gas measurements can be increased, for example, by calibration gases that offer poor levels of accuracy. For this reason, Signal Group manufactures gas handling and calibration equipment as well as gas analysers. “The linearity check is particularly important,” explains Managing Director James Clements. “Our Model 821S Gas Divider, for example, has been tested independently against our main competitor globally, and found to be dramatically superior.”

Conducted in North Carolina, USA, the trial found the slope accuracy for the Signal 821S to be just 0.25% for a NO/N2 gas mixture, whereas the competitor gas divider offered 1.6% slope accuracy. Similarly, for a SO2/N2 mixture Signal’s slope accuracy was 0.74% and the competitor’s was a disappointing 2.5%.

“Sources of uncertainty are incremental,” Jamesexplains, “so it makes no sense to introduce extra error unnecessarily, which is why the 821S Gas Divider is popular with both our customers and with other gas analyser manufacturers.”

The European standard EN14181 describes the quality assurance procedures for Automated Measurement Systems (AMS) installed to measure emissions to air. Under this standard, an analyser’slinearity must be checked using five different reference concentrations, including zero. The reference concentrations should be approximately 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% of the range of two times the emission limit, and the test concentrations should be applied in a randomised sequence.

It is common practice to employ a gas divider to create the different reference concentrations, however, it is of course also necessary to be able to validate the gas divider. To protect accuracy and reliability, the Signal Group Model 821S Gas Divider does not use mass flow controllers. A manifold block with ten identical capillaries and a precision pressure balance regulatorensure the high levels of accuracy demonstrated in the USA trial.

The procedurefor checking the accuracy of the 821S Gas Divider is simple. Users connect the zero and calibration gas to the opposite connections and repeat the test, and if the gas divider is operating correctly, the gas analyser will show exactly the same readings.

Summarising, James Clements says: “Bottles of calibration gas have a fixed ‘use-by’ date and can be expensive to purchase and store, so it makes sense to employ a gas divider to conduct multi-point calibrations. However, purchased calibration gas itself incurs a level of uncertainty, so we designed the 821S Gas Divider to minimise increases in uncertainty, and I am grateful to the researchers in North Carolina for highlighting this technical superiority.”

Peli Products (UK) offer a wide range of tough safety torches including head torches, right angled models, compact versionsand heavy-duty hand lights; all designed for use in hazardous areas.

Peli™ ATEX torches and lights will be on display at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen 5-8th September 2023 on Stand 3F40.  They are ideal for use offshoreand in hazardous areas such as silos, tanks and chambers where an individual may be exposed to a range of potential hazards.

From large worklights to compact pen lights, Peli safety torches are built tough for durability and reliability in extreme conditions and are highly resistant to chemicals, drops and shock. The range offers high quality safety lighting for every requirement and budget.The Peli sales team cover the whole of the UK and will be on hand to discuss the benefits of this ATEX certified range.  

Peli Protective Solutions

Also ideal for industrial and offshore locations is the Peli range of rugged, corrosion proof cases, offering exceptional performance; essential when transporting vital equipment in the offshore environment.This series of 60+ models, offers watertight protection and includes the 0450 Tool case, a wheeled tool chest which is IP67 rated.  The 0450 is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, rough handling and the worst offshore conditions while keeping tools intact and organised. 

Peli Products (UK) also offer an in-house custom foam design and manufacturing serviceto ensure items are secured in position and fully protected in transit.  Bespoke inserts optimise the space efficiently and using coloured foam, ensure missing items are easily identified, eliminating the risk of Foreign Object Damage (F.O.D.).  Custom foam is highly durable, ensuring the contents are secured in place and fully protected.

Industry professionals have chosen the Peli brand for many years; trusting in the reliability, performance and durability of the products in the most testing conditions.  Established for over 30 years, Peli Products (UK) is ISO registered; ensuring quality systems and excellence in service.  The company has grown considerably during this time and has developed an outstanding reputation for both the quality of products and excellence in customer service.

For more details telephone 01457 869999 or go to www.peliproducts.co.uk.

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Arco, the UK’s leading safety products and services company, has invested £200,000 in three new mobile confined space units to expand its national fleet and enable more bespoke training for customers working in hazardous environments across the country.   

The new units will take Arco’s confined space solutions to small, medium, and larger customers across the UK. The units allow scenarios that simulate a range of activities that workers may face in a confined space, such as repair and maintenance work in a tunnel. They have also been effectively used to support the training of rescue team members in how to recover casualties.   

Arco instructors can replicate real-world scenarios that are relevant to key industries, enabling workers to face potential risks in a controlled environment. Other hazards, such as smoke, can also be released into the tunnel systems as an additional training factor, making them suitable to train workers in a variety of situations.  

The trailer units are built around a seven-metre, triple-axle chassis and contain multiple tunnels, which have a combined length of over 30 metres. Internal cameras enable instructors to monitor the safety of delegates, in real time, and review exercises using playback after training sessions are complete.   

Access to a comprehensive range of equipment, such as gas monitors, harnesses, breathing apparatus and working at height equipment is available to ensure bespoke environments, tailored to the requirements of each customer, can be supported.   

The trailers enable customers to access the same equipment available at Arco’s safety training centres, including a range of entry equipment, such as tripods and Davit systems.   

Utilising the multi and intermediate levels within the trailers, delegates can practically apply the skills they have been taught during the training in a safe and controlled environment.   

The investment marks the latest step in Arco’s commitment to delivering ‘Joined-up Safety Solutions’ and follows the recent opening of its £2million Bracknell Safety Centre, which provides health and safety services across the South of England, combining risk assessment, training and equipment provision all under one roof.  

The new centre is home to state-of-the art confined space facilities, with a purpose-built labyrinth that features more than 30m of traverse capability and up to five metres of vertical access into multiple chambers to simulate relevant confined space hazards.  

Since opening in November 2022, the centre has received strong positive feedback from customers and industry bodies. In addition to its confined space training offer, the Bracknell Safety Centre will offer working at height training outdoors from its recently installed 20m external tower.    

Jamie Sadler, Commercial Director at Arco Professional Safety Services, said: “As experts in safety and a leading provider of confined space training across the country, Arco is committed to delivering an effortless experience for our customers.   

“As the UK’s leading integrated safety products and services business, our investment in our new mobile confined space training units and in the facilities at our new state-of-the-art Bracknell Safety Centre allows us to deliver bespoke training and a joined-up approach to safety that meets even the most complex of challenges.”    

Brian Grunes, Confined Space Subject Matter Expert and Training Manager at Arco Professional Safety Services, said: “Our new fleet of confined space training units allow us to bring our world-class training offer to our customers sites without losing any of the features that would be available at our safety centres.”   

To find out more about Arco’s confined space training offer, visit: https://www.arcoservices.co.uk/training/course-finder/confined-space-training or to discuss booking one of the mobile confined space units, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

To find out more about the joined-up safety offer at Arco’s new Bracknell Safety Centre, visit: https://www.arcoservices.co.uk/home/bracknell-safety-centre   

Peppers Cable Glands has been one of the leading cable gland and enclosure accessories suppliers for 75 years, and even though we’re confident in what we do and how well we do it, we never stop trying to be better. What makes us so successful is the way we commit to developing our company, and we continually look at what we could be doing to improve the service we can offer to our customers.

In a world where speed and agility are more critical than ever, businesses must find ways to stay ahead of the curve. Peppers has done just that with its recent significant investment in the innovative Quick Response Cell. This forward-thinking system is designed to provide customers with faster lead times on orders, enhancing overall delivery service and setting a new standard in the industry.

At Peppers, we fully recognise that our customers uphold high standards for quality and service. With the integration of the Quick Response Cell, we are confident in not just meeting, but exceeding these expectations. The key to this system's success is its capability to streamline our operations and significantly improve our response times.

One of the standout benefits of the Quick Response Cell is its ability to process customer orders more efficiently. With this advanced system, we can reduce lead times, ensuring our customers receive their products when they need them. This efficiency is critical in today's fast-paced business environment where delays can cost both time and money.

Sales Manager Grayham Churchouse said, “The Quick Response Cell also allows us to respond more agilely to fluctuating customer needs and market conditions. By leveraging automation, we can quickly adapt to changing demand, ensuring we are always ready and able to meet our customers' requirements.”

Investing in the future of customer satisfaction is not just good business practice—it's essential for long-term success, and the Quick Response Cell is a testament to our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. This initiative represents our drive to remain at the cutting edge of the industry, ready to tackle whatever the future may hold.

We are excited about the launch of the Quick Response Cell and are confident that it marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide world-class service to our customers. It's not just about staying ahead of the competition—it's about building strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers and delivering on our promise of quality, reliability, and innovation. That's the Peppers way.

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Users of Tab-Ex® 03 from the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ECOM Instruments can now update their intrinsically safe tablets to Android 13 independently, quickly and easily. With the update to the latest version of the operating system, current users benefit from numerous advantages and new features. New customers will receive their tablet directly with Android 13.

Android 13 improvements include optimisations in security, productivity, personalisation and Samsung DeX. To increase the security, the status of the tablet can now be checked immediately. For this purpose, the new security dashboard shows whether there are security problems on the tablet and how they can be quickly fixed. The protection of the user's privacy is also further increased with Android 13, for example if another person is using the tablet.

Tablet for digital workflows in explosion-proof areas

ECOM Instruments offers the Tab-Ex® 03 tablet in the variants DZ1 for use in Zone 1/21 and Division 1, DZ2 for Zone 2/22 and Division 2, and D2 for Division 2. Based on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3, the Tab-Ex® 03 combines state-of-the-art technology for harsh environments and use in hazardous areas. Samsung Knox ensures high data and device security. The Samsung DeX mode supports a quick switch to the desktop version. In addition, the tablet has more RAM and external storage than the previous models.

With the Tab-Ex® 03, mobile workers get a tablet which enables significant time and cost savings in the completion of their daily work. On the large screen with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels, complex images such as construction drawings, manuals, maintenance or repair instructions can be viewed with more detail and in a larger size compared to smartphones. For taking photos and videos, the tablet is equipped with a 13-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash on the back as well as a 5-megapixel camera in the front. An optional camera-free version is also available.

Despite its slim and lightweight design, the Tab-Ex® 03 delivers industry-leading performance in mobile devices for hazardous areas. It is easy to operate with gloves or the S Pen stylus. Desktop version as well as suitable peripherals and accessories especially for industrial use make the Tab-Ex® 03 the perfect companion for the modern mobile worker.

ECOM's Digital Products & Services division completes the all-round solution. The Tab-Ex® 03 can be fully adapted to individual requirements, pre-configured or integrated into an existing MDM and thus offers optimal support in everyday work. 

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From May 24 to 26, WELTEC BIOPOWER and its Japanese partner FT BIOPOWER will exhibit at the environmental trade fair N-Expo in Tokyo. The experienced manufacturer will present its proven plant technologies, services and processes for the energetic utilization of biogas from sewage sludge, waste and agricultural residues. 

WELTEC and FT BIOPOWER have already been working together successfully since 2019 (see press release 08/2022). Until recently, FT BIOPOWER was still operating under the name "Katonoki". Now that the company has evolved and experienced higher demand on the topic of biogas, the change of name was only a logical conclusion. One of the joint projects was the construction of a plant in Urahoro on Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands.

In earthquake areas, such as the Japanese plant site, the design challenge lies in the specific statics of the stainless steel tanks, which are adapted to the tectonic location. With the experience of the manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER, the plant was specifically designed with the geological conditions in mind.

"The plant was completed in 2022, and today we can draw a first conclusion: January and February are the coldest time of the year in Hokkaido. At night, temperatures can drop to - 20°C. Normally, the digester temperature in our competitor's plant decreases and the power generation drops. However, the output of the Urahoro plant remains at almost 100 percent," explains Vladimir Bogatov, Area Sales Manager for the Asia-Pacific region.

Visitors to the N-Expo in Tokyo from May 24 to May 26, 2023, can get more information about all energy plants from WELTEC BIOPOWER and its Japanese partner FT BIOPOWER at booth U503.