Based in Birmingham, Reynaers Ltd have been selling aluminium systems throughout the UK for over 20 years. Products include aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling, sunscreening and systems that can incorporate photovoltaic panels.

Throughout its 20 year history Reynaers has built an enviable reputation in the residential, education, healthcare and commercial markets with numerous projects spanning all sectors. High profile projects include the Athletes Village in London, Oxford University, Heathrow Airport Walkways and on an international level the Coca Cola Headquarters in Madrid and Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi.

Sustainability is always at the top of the agenda for Reynaers as demonstrated by the recent ISO14001 accreditation. Furthermore Reynaers products are always being developed with optimum sustainable performance in mind. The latest product to be released is the Concept System 104 (CS104). This window system has unparalleled thermal performance allowing Uw values down to 0.77 W/m2k, reducing heat loss from the building and allowing maximum comfort for the building occupier. Other systems include our Unitised Curtain Wall system CW86. The top end façade system allows modular construction off site, minimising on site installation time and giving a unique visual appearance.

As well as our innovative product range Reynaers offers technical and sales support to both specifiers and fabricators through each stage of the process, from design through to installation. Our 20 years of experience in the UK is backed up by support from our head office, based in Belgium. Reynaers group was established in 1965 and has grown substantially throughout the years. Reynaers now employs over 1100 employees worldwide and are present in 60 countries with business premises in at least 28 of these markets.
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Free Safety Guide: Principles of Machine Safety – Safebook 4

For a complete guide to machine safety, the definitive guide is free, and downloadable instantly without registration. The Rockwell Automation Principles of Machine Safety (Safebook 4) is a 150-page authoritative publication, covering Regulations, Standards, Safety Strategy, Protective Measures and Complimentary Equipment, Safety Distance Calculation, Prevention of Unexpected Power-up, Safety Related Control Systems and Functional Safety, System design according to EN ISO 13849-1:2008, System Design According to IEC/EN 62061 and Safety Related Control System Structure Considerations.

You can download your copy of Safebook 4 here, and there’s the opportunity to request a hard-copy edition too.

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Utilising core skills in measurement and precision machining

A world leader in engineering technologies, Renishaw applies its core skills in measurement and precision machining to sectors as diverse as dimensional metrology, spectroscopy, machine calibration, motion control, dentistry and surgical robotics. (more…)