Arena Trade Group

12/08/2026

Cyber security is no longer just an IT issue — it is a business-wide priority that protects customers, partners, systems and data. 🔐✅

BGB has announced that it has successfully achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, demonstrating its commitment to recognised cyber security controls and protection against common cyber threats.

The certification reflects the work of BGB’s IT team and wider business in maintaining strong security practices across the organisation, including:

✅ Secure configuration
✅ Access controls
✅ Malware protection
✅ Patch management
✅ User awareness

As a trusted manufacturing and engineering partner, BGB recognises the importance of safeguarding the information entrusted to the business and continuing to improve its security posture.

A strong achievement for everyone involved in the process, especially those who supported the assessment and helped the company reach the finish line.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/hEXQJEw

10/08/2026

Nothing ruins a camping trip faster than a stove that won’t light — especially when the problem is the wrong bottle, fitting or gas type. 🔥⛺

Adams Gas has published a practical guide to camping gas, helping customers understand the difference between canisters, refillable bottles, bottle sizes and fittings before they order.

The guide explains:

✅ Camping gas vs Camping Gaz — camping gas is the general term, while Camping Gaz is the well-known blue bottle brand
✅ Bottle or canister? — refillable bottles are often more economical for family camping, caravanning and event use
✅ 904 vs 907 bottles — 904 suits weekends and lighter use, while 907 is better for longer trips, heaters and regular use
✅ Screw-on vs clip-on fittings — matching the bottle to the regulator is one of the most important checks
✅ Butane vs propane — butane is ideal for spring and summer, while propane performs better in colder conditions
✅ Refill and exchange options with no long-term rental contracts

The article also includes safety reminders, such as changing bottles outdoors, checking hoses and regulators, and never using gas stoves or heaters inside tents, awnings or closed vehicles.

Read the full guide here: https://buff.ly/ORpKjOF

07/08/2026

Lithium-ion batteries power everyday devices — but when they end up in the waste stream, they can become one of the biggest fire risks facing UK recycling facilities. 🔋🔥

Elite Precast Concrete has shared an important article on why lithium battery fires are becoming such a serious threat to waste and recycling sites, and what operators can do to improve resilience.

The article explains how damaged, crushed or overheated batteries can trigger thermal runaway, creating fires that ignite quickly, reach extreme temperatures, release toxic gases, spread through combustible waste and can even reignite hours or days later.

For recycling operators, the consequences can be severe:

✅ Risk to employees
✅ Damage to plant, machinery and site infrastructure
✅ Operational downtime
✅ Environmental clean-up costs
✅ Higher insurance premiums
✅ Loss of contracts and regulatory investigations

One key response is fire separation. By dividing waste streams into smaller, controlled storage areas, operators can reduce the risk of one fire spreading across an entire site.

That is where Elite Precast’s Legato® Interlocking Concrete Blocks can help — creating rapid-build fire separation walls with A1 fire rating, fast dry installation, no foundations in many applications, easy reconfiguration and suitability for temporary or permanent storage bays.

As battery fires continue to rise, prevention and containment are becoming just as important as detection and suppression.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/xpbVed1

05/08/2026

August brings a fresh training update from RSC Training Ltd — with course availability, new developments and more flexible ways for businesses to keep teams compliant. 👷‍♂️✅

RSC Training Ltd are continuing to deliver a range of IPAF Operator, IPAF Harness and PASMA Towers for Users courses throughout August at its Thamesmead and Soham training centres.

The update also highlights several important developments:

✅ PASMA moving towards digital training — RSC Training Ltd recently attended a PASMA Training Committee meeting to preview the new digital platform, which will replace paper-based registrations, assessments and course feedback with tablet-based processes
✅ Upcoming PASMA trials — giving some delegates an early opportunity to experience the new digital format before full implementation next year
✅ Further City & Guilds Confined Space Medium Risk dates following the successful launch of the course
✅ Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — a one-day HSE-compliant qualification for nominated workplace first aiders in low-risk environments such as offices, retail and hospitality
✅ Flexible onsite training available for businesses that need accredited training delivered at their own premises, with equipment available where required

For businesses needing IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space, First Aid or other workplace safety training, it’s a useful August update from the RSC Training Ltd team.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/t7PjKkN

29/07/2026

Fifteen new homes, a first-time Polarwall contractor, and a walling system quickly adopted on site. 🏡🏗️

Polarwall Ltd was selected for the construction of 15 new ICF homes in March, Cambridgeshire, as part of the SmartLife initiative involving the Building Research Establishment, Cambridgeshire County Council and SmartLife.

The development included two- and three-bedroom homes for shared ownership and open-market sale.

For the contractor, this was the first project using the Polarwall building method — combining groundworks and Polarwall construction within a more efficient programme.

The results were impressive:

✅ 15 new homes constructed using Polarwall
✅ Two- and three-bedroom properties delivered for shared ownership and open-market sale
✅ Walls, engineered timber floors and first-floor bathroom pods completed by two shuttering carpenters
✅ All 15 homes completed in 21 weeks
✅ A first-time contractor able to adopt the Polarwall system quickly and effectively

The project demonstrated how readily an experienced workforce can adapt to Polarwall’s ICF construction method — with one of the carpenters later going on to complete further Polarwall projects in France and Croatia.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/RiU3Av8

24/07/2026

In glove boxes and controlled environments, even a few ppm of moisture can be enough to disrupt a process, damage sensitive materials or compromise product quality. 💧⚙️

Shaw Moisture Meters (UK) Ltd has shared a technical overview of why dewpoint measurement is so important in glove boxes used for manufacturing, laboratory work and controlled-atmosphere handling.

Glove boxes are designed to maintain a sealed, modified atmosphere — often dry, inert or oxygen-free — so operators can work with materials that would otherwise react with ambient air.

The article explains why trace moisture control matters in applications such as:

✅ Lithium battery production
✅ Air- and moisture-sensitive chemical synthesis
✅ Pharmaceutical powder handling
✅ Semiconductor and thin-film device fabrication
✅ Handling pyrophoric, toxic or reactive materials

Moisture can enter through glove ports, seals, gaskets, viewports, antechambers, transfer items, porous materials or glove permeation. If it isn’t detected early, it can cause oxidation, hydrolysis, reduced yields, failed synthesis, corrosion and increased load on purification systems.

That’s where continuous trace moisture measurement becomes essential — confirming when the enclosure is dry enough to begin work and providing early warning if moisture levels rise during operation.

Shaw Moisture Meters (UK) Ltd highlights dewpoint transmitter and hygrometer options including the SDT-Ex and Acu range, with AutoCal functionality for trace moisture measurement in process gases and dry compressed air.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/FOjBqwF

23/07/2026

🔍 Looking for the right temperature measurement solution for your industry?

From food production and healthcare to automotive, environmental monitoring, pharmaceuticals and more, Labfacility Ltd's Products by Application page makes it easy to find the ideal sensors, thermometers, data loggers and instrumentation for your specific requirements.

Explore the full range and discover the right solution for your application today: https://www.labfacility.com/products-by-application.html

Our 'Products by Application' page highlights how our temperature measurement and environmental monitoring solutions are applied across a wide range of industries and specialist applications. It serves as a guide to help customers quickly identify the most relevant sensors, instruments and accessories based on the sector they operate in, making it easier to select appropriate temperature monitoring and control equipment.

The page covers numerous sectors including agriculture, food and catering, cold chain monitoring, environmental monitoring, healthcare, highways, automotive and motorsport, pharmaceutical, plastics and rubber processing, and veterinary applications. Each sector features recommended products such as thermometers, thermocouples, infrared sensors, probes, data loggers and monitoring systems designed to meet the specific requirements of those industries.

https://www.labfacility.com/products-by-application.html

23/07/2026

🥳Exciting news from Labfacility Ltd - Check out their latest product launch!

22/07/2026

Outdoor markets need fixing points that are strong, practical and safe — without leaving obstructions behind when stalls or marquees are not in use. 🏗️🏪

Brooks Forgings has supplied its newly developed rebar ground anchor sockets for the Bilston Outdoor Market redevelopment project, providing a robust tie-down solution for stalls, marquees and temporary structures.

The system is designed to be installed into concrete, creating a permanent fixing point that can be used when needed and capped when not in use.

Key benefits include:

✅ Secure tie-down points for market stalls and marquees
✅ Flush-fitting caps to keep public spaces clear when anchors are not in use
✅ A durable, low-profile solution for busy outdoor environments
✅ Flexibility for changing layouts and day-to-day market operations
✅ Suitability for public realm, leisure, campsite and industrial applications

For market redevelopment and public space projects, the approach offers a practical balance of strength, safety and flexibility — helping temporary structures stay secure while keeping the surface neat and usable between events.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/qia0Ccf

16/07/2026

Strong bonding is only part of the job — in many applications, the right tape also needs to seal, cushion, insulate and help create a cleaner finished appearance. ⚙️✨

Zouch Converters Limited has shared a closer look at its ZOUCHmount range of double-sided self-adhesive foam tapes, designed for reliable bonding and sealing across manufacturing, construction and assembly applications.

These tapes offer a practical alternative to traditional methods such as mechanical fasteners, rivets and liquid adhesives, helping reduce visible fixing points, avoid drilling and remove messy cure times.

Key benefits include:

✅ Strong, reliable bonding without traditional fasteners
✅ Effective sealing against water, air, dust, noise and weather damage
✅ Cushioning and component protection between joined surfaces
✅ Thermal and acoustic insulation support
✅ Clean, pressure-sensitive application with no mixing, drips or drying stage
✅ Soft, medium and firm grades, with a choice of adhesives, substrates and liners

Zouch Converters Limited can also convert ZOUCHmount materials into sheets, rolls, die-cut shapes, gaskets and washers, helping customers receive parts ready for their specific process or application.

For projects where bonding, sealing, protection and presentation all matter, ZOUCHmount offers a flexible, efficient and dependable solution.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/inQqa1a