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Paving and building products firm, AG, has reinforced its position as a market leader in sustainable construction through its latest investment in sustainable packaging at its Toome plant. AG has invested in the new state-of-the-art T-Rex packaging as part of its overall environmental strategy and commitment to responsible and sustainable operating practice with the new system reducing carbon emissions. The pioneering system, supplied by Kraft Curing Systems, uses 100% biodegradable pellets that are sprayed onto each product layer for added surface protection before the next layer is added on top, without compromising on the quality of the finished goods. The system replaces the customary foam layers which are traditionally set between layers to protect the product whilst in transit and disposed of by contractors on site. The T-Rex packaging system uses granules, which biodegrade naturally in-situ, removing the need for disposal. The investment in the packaging system allows AG to further reduce carbon emissions through drastically reducing the amount of packaging in their products. www.ag.uk.com AG INVESTS IN NEW SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
CELEBRATING CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS’ SUCCESS (L-R): Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITB NI; Eamon Nogher from Felix O’Hare who received the Best Chartered Membership Programme (CMP) student in Ireland 2021/2022 and Roger Gillespie, Chair of CIOB Belfast Hub.
The CIOB & CITB NI partnered up recently to deliver the Student Achievement Awards. The awards celebrate success of the achievements of local students in professional CIOB and NVQ exams throughout the recent training year. Eamon Nogher from Felix O’Hare was presented with the Best Overall Performance Award for his outstanding results in the Chartered Membership Programme in achieving both the highest marks in Ireland and overseas. Four students also received their NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Highway Maintenance
and Repair certificates from CITB NI’s recent Training in Partnership Programme. This was delivered by People 1st and further supported by the MPANI and the Institute of Asphalt Technology. Barry Neilson, Chief Executive CITB NI, welcomed the return of the event following the break due to the pandemic. Roger Gillespie, Chair of the CIOB Belfast Hub committee, added how important it was it is to “mark the achievements of people” as they progress through their careers. For further information on CITB NI visit www.citbni.org.uk
AG’s new packaging system uses 100% biodegradable pellets that are sprayed onto each product layer to replace foam layers.
HOMEBUILDER HELPS KIT-OUT GLENTORAN 2010 COLTS
Hagan Homes, the Ballyclare homebuilder, has given £1,000 to Glentoran 2010 Colts Football team to purchase its new kit. The generous donation also went towards new equipment for the team’s training days to buy new cones and footballs and the coaches have also used the money towards team bonding trips such as bowling. The key event for the players this season was winning their South Belfast Youth League Cup Final at Danny Blanchflower Stadium. Hagan Home’s Jim Burke, Director of Sales and Acquisitions, said, “We know the true value sports has on a community and the wellbeing of its participants and it is an honour for us to help play a part in that.” Chris Boucher, coach for the Glentoran 2010 Colts football team thanked Hagan Homes for its support adding, “It is a vital part of allowing grassroots football teams to function and without it we would struggle to provide the team with everything that they need.” www.haganhomes.co.uk
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