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Crosswater has just joined the BMA
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association welcomed a new joiner : Crosswater Holdings Ltd, with its rapidly expanding Crosswater, Simpsons, and Bauhaus bathroom brands. “I am thrilled to announce that Crosswater Holdings application has been fully approved by the full membership of the BMA and we are delighted to welcome the company to the Association” says Yvonne Orgill, chief executive. “The BMA is continually expanding and we are delighted tha... [more]
Martin Jones is the newly appointed technical product manager at Glen Dimplex Boilers
Martin Jones has been appointed to the newly-created role of Technical Product Manager at Glen Dimplex Boilers. This latest move follows the accelerated growth that the company continues to experience, and the growing popularity of the Dimplex gas boiler brand. Charged with providing technical support for commercial and customer care teams at Glen Dimplex Boilers, Martin also assumes responsibility for supporting both customers and installers,... [more]
HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]
New sales director appointed at Fläkt Woods
Trevor Young has recently been appointed by Fläkt Woods to the senior management role of Sales Director Europe. In his new position he will oversee the development of sales of ventilation and air conditioning products across Europe. Trevor will be responsible for defining the strategy for future growth of European global sales, enhancing relationships with customers and raising the profile of Fläkt Woods with key business partners and third-pa... [more]
BHE Services invest in renewable energy and environmental sustainability
BHE Services’ underlying philosophy may not have changed in 40 years, but its services and operations certainly have. BHE Services (Bolton) Ltd., has marked its 40th anniversary by revealing plans for its newly launched Renewable Energy Services division. Managing Director Mike Robinson said that the company’s most important achievements would always stem from its long-standing commitment to core values such as responsibility, customer service... [more]
Other People moves news and reviews
Arunachal moves Delhi on intrusion
Arunachal's stand also as to seen in backdrop of Dispur's recent instruction to all DCs/SPs to remove any permanent structure set up by encorachers on Assam land without waiting for its approval. The aggressive stand of a usually soft Dispur towards encroachment, too, must have forced the neighbouring state to drag in the Centre, sources said.
Romney moves swiftly to rule out anti-Wright ad (+video)
A Republican super PAC had floated the idea of airing attack ads targeting President Obama for his association with controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright, but the Romney campaign firmly rejected making race an issue in the campaign.
Romney moves swiftly to rule out anti-Wright ad
A Republican super PAC had floated the idea of airing attack ads targeting President Obama for his association with controversial pastor Jeremiah Wright, but the Romney campaign firmly rejected making race an issue in the campaign.
Ma admits to failures as thousands take to streets
The increasingly unpopular President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday summed up four major failures over his past four years in office, as thousands of people took to the streets in Taipei protesting some of the government's recent controversial moves.
Sarasota Main Street makeover moves forward
Planners hope wider sidewalks and more landscaping will attract crowds, but not everyone agrees.
Loonie moves lower amid falling oil prices, nervousness about future of eurozone
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar gave up early gains to close lower Friday amid nervousness about the future of the eurozone while oil and copper prices moved further into multi-month lows.
Paralyzed Woman Moves Robotic Arm With Her Mind
BrainGate Connects Brain to Laptops, Limbs
Paralyzed woman moves robotic arm using thought alone
Using the BrainGate neural interface system, a woman paralyzed by a brainstem stroke serves herself coffee for the first time in 15 years. Originally posted at News - Cutting Edge
Yemen Moves to Reclaim Towns Run by Insurgents
Dozens were killed in airstrikes and ground attacks as the Yemeni government intensified efforts to take back land in the southern part of the nation.
Comcast scraps broadband cap, moves to usage-based billing
Comcast on Thursday decided to get rid of its controversial 250 gigabyte-per-month cap for its broadband customers, replacing it with a usage-based billing system.
