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EB Gas Services, located in Newry, saw a 20% surge in productivity with BigChange’s mobile workforce system. This cloud-based solution improved job allocation and completion rates for its gas equipment services across Ireland and the UK. Implementing BigChange led to a 20% increase in routine service job allocation and a 30% boost in engineer efficiency using mobile devices linked to the back-office system. Kevin Byrne, Managing Director, highlighted the shift from an 80% paper-based process to BigChange’s integrated system which has, “combined all the elements we needed in one easy-to-integrate, easy-to-use system.” With a workforce equipped with mobile devices, EB Gas optimises resource allocation, integrates customer management and efficiently manages staff and vehicles. “BigChange has allowed us to plan our jobs more efficiently, taking into account location, materials, and staff availability, and reduce the potential for problems,” added Sean Gaffney, IT Coordinator at EB Gas. Since opening in 1966, EB Gas has grown to become one of the largest gas service and installation companies in Ireland. For more details on the workforce system visit: www.bigchange.com BIGCHANGE TECH DRIVES 20% PRODUCTIVITY BOOST FOR EB GAS IN NEWRY
Frank Moffit, TUS Plumbing apprentice wins his category in the Worldskills Ireland 2023 finals.
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) apprentice Frank Moffit from Ballynacargy, took home the gold in the Jones Engineering sponsored Plumbing category of the Worldskills Ireland 2023 final. He won his competition under the mentorship of lecturer Shane Kelly, based on the Athlone Campus. The three-day event, held in September at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, showcased the opportunities available for students looking to pursue a career in a skills-based job. Frank joined 160 students and apprentices to go head-to-head to compete for the prestigious DFHERIS Silver medal, alongside the chance to represent Ireland at Worldskills Lyon in 2024. The event hosted 24,000 students – a record amount– from schools across ROI. Ray English, Chair of Worldskills Ireland 2023 commented, “A huge part of ensuring the evolution of Ireland’s industries is highlighting the opportunities that an apprenticeship or skills-based career can present – which is what makes events like Worldskills Ireland so special.” www.worldskillsireland.registrationdesk.ie ATHLONE STUDENT IS A WORLDSKILLS WINNING PLUMBING APPRENTICE
BigChange at EB Gas Services, Newry.
GRANT SWITCHES ITS FLEET OF VEHICLES FROM DIESEL TO HVO
Grant has recently made the move and transitioned several of its distribution lorries to be fuelled by renewable biofuel alternative hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), helping the company reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%.The announcement reinforces Grant’s commitment to a sustainable future and its continued focus on decarbonisation within its innovative heating technologies and operations. The move also supports the Government’s ambition to reduce transport carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.At present five, 18-tonne lorries are being fuelled by HVO biofuel as they deliver Grant home heating products to merchants throughout Ireland. With HVO biofuel a complete drop-in fuel replacement for diesel and kerosene, the lorries did not require any modifications to be made before the change to HVO biofuel. Niall Fay, CEO, Grant said, “Every mile our lorries travel fuelled by HVO biofuel will now have 90% less carbon emissions when compared to conventional diesel. The best thing of all is that HVO biofuel can also be used in home heating as a replacement biofuel for kerosene.” www.grant.ie
Five of Grant’s 18-tonne lorries are now fuelled by HVO.
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