Startling statistics present demand for sustainability seminar

Due to recent published statistics on Scotland’s carbon emission levels, EMSc (UK) Ltd, market leading manufacturer of the Powerstar voltage optimisation system, will hold a Continuing Professional/Personal Development (CPD) seminar in Glasgow to provide support to the local business community in tackling high carbon emission levels.

The seminar will provide an unmissable information resource for business professionals, providing an interactive platform to determine how they can reduce electricity costs and improve overall efficiency through the use of a green technologies – in particular voltage optimisation. The free to attend event will take place on the 9th July at the Best Western Garfield House Hotel, Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HW.

Figures published by Scotland’s Chief Statistician on 7 June, indicate that carbon dioxide accounted for 77 per cent of Scottish greenhouse gas emissions in 2011. Although emissions may be falling, the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 has set an interim target of at least a 42 per cent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for 2020 and 80 per cent for 2050, which means there is still some way to go. 

 “This seminar serves as a great platform for demonstrating the benefits of effective sustainability strategies, especially voltage optimisation, which has been used by many industries for over a decade”, said Bryan Divitt, the Livingstone based, business sales manager (Scotland) for EMSc (UK) Ltd and keynote presenter at the upcoming seminar.

Mr. Divitt added, “Businesses have a significant part to play in helping Scotland reach the upcoming emissions targets of 2020 and 2050. It is because of this, that we decided to respond, by providing the information resource in the form of a seminar, to help the Scottish business community address their individual needs”

“Powerstar is particularly relevant in Scotland, as businesses have to deal with the voltage supply coming into a building at a level higher than required for electrical devices. By lowering the supply, businesses can cut energy bills by on average, 12 to 15 per cent a year. Couple this with reduced CO2 emissions, a no maintenance solution, guaranteed savings and Powerstar represents a legitimate solution for many Scottish businesses.”

The breakfast seminar will take place on the 9^th July from 8.30am until 10.30am.

Attendees will be awarded with training certificates and self-assessment forms on completion of the event.  Bookings can be made by calling 01142 576 200, or by emailing tracy.eaton@ems-uk.org. There is also an opportunity to book online at http://ems-uk.org/events.html 

About EMSc UK 

EMSc (UK) Ltd is renowned for designing and manufacturing the Star® range of energy saving products. In addition to the market leading Powerstar voltage optimisation solutions, the company also manufactures Airstar and Hotelstar. All are products that allow companies, organisations and hotels to reduce their energy costs as well as their carbon emissions. 

The company is accredited with the Made in Sheffield accolade in acknowledgement of the quality of its manufacturing process, its expansion into international markets, and the overall success of Powerstar, which is exported to countries including UAE, South Africa, Greece, Malta, Germany and Spain.
The international expansion is supported by EMSc offices in Australia and Cyprus.

The company has been awarded ISO9001 and is an NICEIC approved contractor.

2013 – UKTI Exporter of the year award

2011 - Winner Innovation of the Year Award Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 

2010 - Winner of the Yorkshire Forward Innovator/10: Innovation in Action Award 

2006 - Winner of the CARE4AIR AWARD

2006 & 2004 SMART Award for Innovation 

Clugston delivers impressive growth and record profits

Clugston team celebrating 

the company’s 75^th anniversary

Clugston, the privately owned Group of companies, which has interests in construction, logistics and property, has announced a return to pre-recession turnover levels and record profits in its latest set of accounts. 

Figures for the year, 2012/13, show turnover increased by 30 percent to £108.7m from £83.8m in the previous year and a threefold increase in pre-tax profit from £2.0m to £6.1m. 

Despite the current economic climate, the Group, which celebrated its 75^th anniversary of continuous trading in 2012, can also look forward with even further confidence having already secured a forward order book in excess of £220m. 

The Construction division of the company, which saw turnover increase by 32% from £73.8m to £97.5m, is currently working on four Energy from Waste (EfW) projects: in Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Oxfordshire and Shropshire, as well as a biomass plant in Kent. All the projects are in conjunction with joint venture partner Constructions Industrielles de la Méditerranée (CNIM).

The joint venture was also recently awarded a contract to build the new Leeds Energy Recovery facility for Veolia Environmental Services, who are waste management partners with Leeds City Council, further consolidating Clugston’s position in this market. 

Alongside projects for its core customers in the process industries and involvement in the education sector - where it recently started delivering three schools under the Northern Lincolnshire BSF (Building Schools for the Future) and an Academy  in Cleethorpes through the EFA (Education Funding Agency) Contractors Framework - Clugston Construction  has a established a strong forward order book.  

The Group’s logistics business also saw turnover increase by 11% to £10.9m from £9.8m, following the diversification into new markets, particularly the fuels sector. This combined with the continued growth of the curtain sider and the intermodal powder operations, are delivering positive results, countering the challenging conditions in some of Clugston’s traditional heavy building materials sectors. The three new markets now account for 25% of the divisions overall business. 

The distribution company plans to capitalise on its Scunthorpe base, close to the Humber refineries, by focusing on further growing its fuels customer base.

The Group’s Property division also made significant progress on a number of joint venture schemes, including handing over a 422,000 sq ft storage depot at Turbine Business Park in Sunderland for Vantec Europe Limited. The depot was the largest pre-sale warehouse to be constructed in the north east, this century and the first and largest scheme to get underway within the latest round of Enterprise Zone investments.

Stephen Martin, Clugston Group chief executive commented, “2012 was a momentous year in the company’s history, as we not only celebrated our 75^th anniversary, but achieved record profits, strong cash balances and an order book that allows us to look forward with increasing optimism."

Mr. Martin added, "Whilst we expect several of our traditional markets to remain challenging, through our commitment to supporting our customers, we have confidence in our ability to make further impressive progress in 2013". 

Stephen Martin, Clugston Group chief executive

The Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility

About The Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility

The Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility was approved by Leeds City Council’s planning panel in February 2013. Veolia and Clugston have now agreed the associated conditions and legal agreements with the planning authority. 

With a long history of work in the process industries, Clugston Construction has established a strong position in the growing waste to energy sector. In conjunction with joint venture partner Constructions Industrielles de la Méditerranée (CNIM), the Leeds facility will be the sixth scheme of this nature.

The landmark project will ensure that 214,000 tonnes of Leeds’ black bin waste will go through the facility each year. Recyclable materials will be removed with the remainder being incinerated. The process will generate enough energy to power up to 20,000 homes. 

Clugston is anticipating starting construction of the plant on Cross Green Industrial Estate in August 2013. The facility will provide Leeds with a long term solution to waste going into landfill.

With established offices in Leeds, the company is keen to support the city’s economy and will be purchasing equipment, materials and services from Leeds businesses wherever possible, which will benefit local companies and the economy.

Powerstar continues European success in Spain

Powerstar voltage optimisation systems are enjoying success in Spain thanks to Efirenova, official distributors of Powerstar, who were recently visited by EMSc (UK) Ltd, manufacturers of the market leading voltage optimisation system. 

Paul North, international business development manager and Nick Lee, group marketing manager, visited Efirenova as the Madrid based company celebrated a prosperous first anniversary as the sole distributor of Powerstar in Spain

Efirenova is well known as Spain’s market leading company in the field of energy saving solutions, and specialises in offering consultancy, engineering and energy services. The company provides innovative technological solutions in energy efficiency, water cycling, renewable energies and sustainability. Clients include companies and organisations from the public sector - including schools and hospitals - hotels and the private sector as a whole.

Whilst at Efirenova Paul North and Nick Lee conducted training on the latest product developments in the Powerstar range. They also visited Efirenova customers who are reaping the benefits of projects managed and implemented by the company. 

Voltage optimisation solutions have been successfully deployed throughout the world in many diverse industries. The technology delivers savings on electricity consumption, CO2 emissions and electricity bills, by systematically optimising on-site voltage to bring it in line with the requirements of a site. 

Powerstar is a market leading solution averaging savings of between 12% and 15%, with payback periods of just 3 to 5 years. Since first being manufactured, over ten years ago, thousands of successful Powerstar installations have delivered full dependability, with 100% reliability. The Powerstar system provides users with 100% guaranteed savings and comes with a 10 year warranty.

Paul North, business development manager for Powerstar commented, “We are extremely pleased with the success Efirenova are experiencing. The visit to Madrid was invaluable to us all, for different reasons. We are looking forward to further developing our relationship with Spain’s leading energy saving solutions provider in the years to come”.

Powerstar is available in Spain exclusively through Efirenova. For more information on voltage optimisation in Spain contact Efirenova on +34 91 799 44 17 or e-mail info@efirenova.com

Clugston appoints legal eagle as non-executive director

Andrew Walker

Clugston Group, one of the North’s leading privately owned construction, logistics and property companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Walker as a non-executive director.

A partner at DWF LLP, Mr. Walker is also a steering committee member of Leeds Financial Services Initiative, a partnership organisation dedicated to supporting businesses working in the financial and professional services sector in Leeds.

Mr. Walker has also been highlighted by both Legal Business and Chambers & Partners Directory for company/commercial corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions work, as a highly recommended expert on a national basis.

Stephen Martin, chief executive officer of Clugston Group, commented “We are delighted to welcome Andrew to the Clugston team. He is extremely experienced in the legal sector and will prove to be a great asset to the board as we continue to grow the business.”

Mr. Walker, who started his new role in April, has been involved in the legal sector since graduating from Cambridge University with an M.A. in Law.

About Clugston Construction:

Clugston Construction is a privately owned building and civil engineering contractor and a member of the Clugston Group, which was established 76 years ago by the current chairman’s father. Operating from three regional offices across Northern and Eastern England, the company has built a reputation for safely delivering a wide variety of services and projects. For further information about Clugston visit www.clugston.co.uk. 

Perrys powers ahead with leading voltage optimisation solution

Peter Newell, UK sales manager for EMSc (UK) Ltd

EMSc (UK) Ltd, the leading energy saving solutions manufacturer, has successfully installed the company’s market leading voltage optimisation product Powerstar, at Perry’s motor dealership in Aylesbury, delivering annual energy savings of 8%.

The bespoke Powerstar installation was part of a wider energy management project Perrys has implemented, which also includes the installation of LED lights, lighting sensors, timers and controls.  

The leading motor dealer established in 1908, which represents a number of leading brands including Vauxhall, Peugeot and Jaguar to name a few, is keen to adapt to meet the socio-economic demands of the motor industry, by actively seeking initiatives to lower carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption

As part of the research carried out, the Perrys energy management programme concluded that voltage optimisation technology could provide additional savings, beyond measures already implemented. By installing the most appropriate solution at the Aylesbury dealership, Perrys was confident that Powerstar would maximise the energy savings and lower the company’s carbon footprint, also resulting in reduced electricity costs.

Through the acclaimed project management approach adopted by EMSc (UK) Ltd, Perrys experienced a seamless installation with no disruption to business operations. 

Pre installation Perrys annual energy load was 492,710 kWh, whilst post installation, this is on target to reduce by 86,793kWh kWh per annum. Total energy savings at the dealership were 17.6%. 

Peter Newell, EMSc (UK) Ltd’s sales manager commented, “We are delighted to have a Powerstar unit installed at the Perry’s dealership in Aylesbury as part of the company’s energy management programme.  The annual savings of 8% on energy are representative of what can be achieved within the industry”.

About EMSc (UK) Ltd

EMSc has been researching, designing and manufacturing the Star® range of energy saving products in the UK for over 10 years. In addition to the market leading Powerstar voltage optimisation solution, the company also manufactures Airstar and Hotelstar, products that allow public and private sector organisations to reduce their energy costs, as well as reduce 

carbon emissions. The company is accredited with the Made in Sheffield accolade in acknowledgement of the quality of its manufacturing process, its expansion into international markets, and the overall success of Powerstar, which is exported to countries including Cyprus, Australia, UAE, South Africa, Greece, Malta, Bahrain and Spain. The company has been awarded with ISO9001 and are an NICEIC approved contractor.

• 2011 - Winner Innovation of the Year Award Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 
• 2010 - Winner of the Yorkshire Forward Innovator/10: Innovation in Action Award 
• 2006 - Winner of the CARE4AIR AWARD
• 2006 & 2004 SMART Award for Innovation 

Clugston does it again at the RoSPA Awards 2013

Clugston Construction, one of the North’s leading privately owned building and civil engineering contractors - with offices in Leeds, Scunthorpe and Hebburn Tyne & Wear - has had its approach to occupational health and safety practices acknowledged in the prestigious awards scheme run by Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

Over the years Clugston Construction has been consistently accredited with a variety of health and safety awards, emphasising the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards on all their construction sites.

The Order of Distinction award (15 consecutive gold awards) in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2013, was awarded to Clugston Construction for their commitment to accident and ill health prevention. The award is also in recognition of the company’s health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.

Steve Radcliffe, Clugston Construction’s managing director commented: “We make every effort to minimise risks on all our construction sites. Our employees remain our most important asset and we want to ensure we do our utmost to ensure their safety at all times. We are proud and honoured to have our standards recognised by such a prestigious organisation.”

David Rawlins, RoSPA’s awards manager, said: “RoSPA firmly believes that organisations which demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention deserve recognition. Clugston Construction Ltd has shown that it is committed to striving for such continuous improvement and we are delighted to honour the company through the presentation of an award.”

About Clugston Construction:

Clugston Construction is a privately owned building and civil engineering contractor and a member of the Clugston Group, which was established 76 years ago by the current chairman’s father. Operating from three regional offices across Northern and Eastern England, the company has built a reputation for safely delivering a wide variety of services and projects. For further information about Clugston visit www.clugston.co.uk. 

Clugston collects Green Apple for green project

SES offices constructed from reclaimed freight containers.

Clugston Construction, one of the North’s leading privately owned building and civil engineering contractors - with offices in Leeds, Scunthorpe and Hebburn Tyne & Wear - is proud to announce it has won a Green Apple Environment Award for the successful delivery of the Sustainable Enterprise Strategies (SES) commercial offices in Hendon, Sunderland.

Clugston Construction was up against 200 other nominations in the Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment & Architectural Heritage section of the awards.

For the project 37 shipping containers were adapted and reconditioned to create a 3 storey complex to house SES staff members as well as start up accommodation for new businesses. The containers were supplied by local company Waste Saving Expert, which was assisted by SES as a start up business.

Each one of the 37 containers will typically have been in use for 20 years, travelling upwards of 1 million miles across oceans, transporting goods around the world, before being refurbished and given a new lease of life as corporate offices for SES in Sunderland.

Despite the innovative nature of the project and difficulties encountered in manoeuvring the containers onto and around the site, the project was completed on time as well as on budget in only 24 weeks.

Mark Heskett Saddington, director of SES commented, “We chose this unusual method of construction not only because SES is committed to the principle of reducing, re-using and recycling, but also because Sunderland has a long association with the shipping industry. It was also a relatively quick and low cost sustainable construction method.”

During the build process Clugston Construction worked very closely with local residents and business owners to ensure minimal disruption. This contributed towards the company achieving an ‘outstanding’ Considerate Constructors audit report. The building, the only one of its kind in the region, provides approximately 10,000 sq ft of office space.

Clugston Construction regional manager Steve Waggett commented, “We are really pleased to have won a second Green Apple Award, as they are only presented to sustainable projects and businesses. The award further strengthens our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients. The first award was for a similarly unique building in Teesdale in 2011”.

Clugston Construction will be awarded with a certificate and trophy at a glittering presentation ceremony in the National Self Build & Renovation Centre on the 24th of June 2013.

 About Clugston Construction

Clugston Construction is a privately owned building and civil engineering contractor and a member of the Clugston Group, which was established 75 years ago by the current chairman’s father. Operating from three regional offices across Northern and Eastern England, the company has built a reputation for safely delivering a wide variety of services and projects. For further information about Clugston Construction visit www.clugston.co.uk.