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Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) is bringing The Wombles back to life with a range that builds on the programme’s theme of recycling and raising awareness of environmental issues. The Wombles Collection by ESF includes themed bins, benches, picnic tables, planters and activity games tables. The ‘Tobermory Smart Bin’ is fully solar-powered and equipped with an automatic litter compactor, while the ‘Wellington Solar Bench’, is also solar-powered and offers wireless phone chargers. The ‘Orinoco Activity Picnic Table’ is wheelchair-accessible and full of activities such as Wombles Ladders or Wimbledon Common Maze. The collection was manufactured using Plaswood, made with recycled post-consumer waste. Managing Director of ESF, Alan Lowry said, “Getting the opportunity to launch The Wombles Collection by ESF is a very proud moment for us. We want to continue to promote the message that the show is renowned for – encouraging recycling, reducing waste and upcycling items.” Learn more at www.worldofesf.com/wombles ESF BRINGS THE WOMBLES BACK TO LIFE
Henry Brothers has been appointed for the Queen’s University Belfast- led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100m Belfast Region City Deal project. The company has won the £30m contract to construct the 10,500m² Factory of the Future building at Global Point Business Park in Newtownabbey. AMIC will reinvigorate Northern Ireland’s industrial potential and address the future technology and skills challenges faced by the region’s manufacturing sector. Work includes construction of an engineering hall, a clean room, laboratory spaces, an auditorium and office accommodation as well as external landscaping and mechanical and electrical services. David Henry, Managing Director, Henry Brothers, said, “As one of Northern Ireland’s leading construction companies, we understand how important facilities like these are in addressing the industry-wide skills shortage. Henry Brothers is committed to embedding social value through delivery of this project, with a focus on creating apprenticeship opportunities and providing student placement and professional trainee opportunities.” www.henrybrothers.co.uk HENRY BROTHERS AWARDED £30M CONTRACT Pictured from left: Ian McCully, Senior Contracts Director, Henry Brothers; Professor Stuart Elborn, Interim Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Queen’s; Trudy Anderson, Estates Manager at Queen’s and David Henry, Managing Director, Henry Brothers.
ESF is bringing some of the UK’s most cherished TV characters back to life with its latest innovative product range, The Wombles Collection by ESF.
APPLICATION PROCESS OPENS FOR 50 GRADUATE AND PLACEMENT POSITIONS AT FARRANS
Leading civil engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for 50 high-demand positions in the graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2024. The two-year programme provides a blend of classroom-based learning and on-site experience to fast-track applicants’ careers in construction, quantity surveying and civil engineering. Dominic Lavery, Managing Director of Farrans, said, “Our graduate programme has recently been CPD accredited by Engineers Ireland and will provide applicants with all of the necessary experience and knowledge to start their career.” Conor McCourt, Senior Engineer and Farrans Foundation graduate commented on his experience, “The programme has certainly made me more commercially astute, taught me time management skills and opened my eyes to the many career paths I could take.” For more information, visit www.farrans.com/graduates/ and www.farrans.com/placements/. The last virtual open day will take place on 23 November from 4-5pm. Register at www.farrans.com/opendays/
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