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Meet the Delegates from the UK's Northern Powerhouse Region
Foreword:
We are excited to introduce you to a delegation of innovative business from the North of England, also known as the Northern Powerhouse, which is the UK government’s vision for a super-connected, globally-competitive northern economy with a flourishing private sector and highly-skilled population ready to take its place on the world stage.
It brings together people from across the North of England, encompassing the cities of Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Hull and Newcastle to create a fast-growing economy.
The Northern Powerhouse is well known for its world leading creativity and design industries and its heritage of manufacturing know-how is delivering global innovative products. Life sciences, energy, financial services, digital, advanced manufacturing and engineering are just some of the other areas where the North excels. Supported by high-speed rail links, excellent transport connections, seven international gateway airports and 12 major foreign trading ports the region has great freight, logistics and transport links to all global markets.
It is also home to the N8 research partnership, which includes the Universities of Durham, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool and Lancaster coming together to promote deeper collaboration between universities, business and society, establish innovative research capabilities, programmes of national and international prominence and to drive economic growth by generating income, supporting jobs and new businesses.
The birthplace of the industrial revolution – the Northern Powerhouse laid the foundations for the world we know today. The abundance of expertise across the Northern Powerhouse is in high demand around the world and, by working together, we can transform the local economy and create a more prosperous future.
Construction is one of the key industries for the North of England where business excel and offer innovative products and services that meet the global demand.
Places like the Integrated Civil and Infrastructure Research (ICAIR) facility in Sheffield is just one of the many examples that underpin the regions’ strength and capabilities, making the North of England the ideal place to do business with. ICAIR is a national research facility that seeks to apply world leading research to the construction and infrastructure sectors, with the goal of delivering step changes in productivity and resilience.
Additionally, challenges as a result of climate change and a Government goal set to decarbonise all sectors by 2050 to meet the UK’s net zero target, have positioned UK companies at the forefront of sustainable development with an ambition to lead the way globally.
We feel passionately about transforming the sector as it does not only result in an industry that is more productive, more highly skilled and ready to grasp the opportunities of the global infrastructure market, but it means benefits across other sectors and local communities for a better tomorrow.
Meet the companies from the North of England who are taking part in this trade mission and are a reflection of the vast experience and expertise the UK has to offer.
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Meet the Delegates from the UK's Northern Powerhouse Region
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Tom Dunning - CEO & Founder
Visit: www.ad-signal.io
Email: tom.dunning@ad-signal.io
Tel: +44 (0)7843 233813
Company Profile:
Ad Signal provides a range of first-of-their-kind SaaS products that helps all content holders better understand their audio and video content while also managing it sustainably.
We know that 1.84% of the world’s carbon is generated by video storage and streaming. If there were universal adoption of Ad Signal’s core SaaS products by the industry, we could reduce this to less than 0.5%. Our Match product identifies duplicate content regardless of format, codec and resolution ensuring you only store one unique version, saving 60% of the cost and carbon of storage. Match also filters duplicate content sent to AI, saving you 75% of the AI cost and carbon, whilst increasing granularity.
Our Compose product can create the IMF video format fully automatically, reducing your archive storage by 95-99% from original values. Compose ABR deduplicates content stored in your CDN for Adaptive BitRate streaming, reducing your CDN cost by up to 80%.
Sustainability criteria:
We provide globally unique technology with significant sustainability benefits, relating to video, image and audio content. This content is responsible for 1.84% of global CO2 production.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Identify potential channel partnerships with symbiotic companies such as DAM/MAMs, software resellers and other SaaS services
• Raise awareness of the size of the sustainability issue caused by the content and Ai industries, particularly in - but not limited to - media and entertainment
• Increase awareness for the Digital Sustainability Alliance, of which we are a founding member.
Hoping to connect with: Systems integrators, MAM/DAMs, Technical consultants, Media and Entertainment, Policing and security, Smart city and transit.
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Tonia Parris - Senior Research Delivery Manager
Visit: www.assetcool.com
Email: tonia.parris@assetcool.com
Tel: +44 (0)7795 078509
Company Profile:
AssetCool is a technology company which has expertise in developing innovative functional coatings.
Primarily it has developed a photonic coating that improves the performance of overhead transmission and distribution lines by simultaneously reflecting solar radiation and increasing heat dissipation. This provides manufacturers of overhead power lines a distinct advantage by improving the performance of their conductors by up to 30%, relative to competitors.
Through this research significant research and developed has generated premium coatings with value-add properties. These include passive cooling of the built environment and industrial facilities with novel photonic technology, coatings with improved techno-economics for the construction and architectural industry, and premium durability for the harshest environments.
AssetCool are attending this trade mission as an attempt to enter new markets to see if it's world leading solar reflectance and heat dissipation qualities can be applied to alternative industries such as chemical or petroleum tanks and the built environment.
Sustainability criteria:
AssetCool meets the sustainability criteria by introducing passive cooling into the built environment, potential to save significant energy and carbon emissions form HVAC systems.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Networking, for entering a new market
• Build brand awareness
• Carry out market research
Hoping to connect with: Paints and coatings end users (construction, architecture, industrial), Procurement, Distributors, Specifiers, and Architects.
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Mohamed Hanslod - Managing Director
Visit: www.britektechnologies.com
Email: mo.hanslod@britektechnologies.com
Tel: +44 (0)7759 438864
Company Profile:
We are an award-winning Eco-Tech company, established for over 13 years certified by BSI with 3 ISO’s supplying LED Lighting, Super-Efficient Far Infra-Red heating, Solar PV panels, and Battery storage solutions We offer a full-service solutions from audit, design, supply, and installation.
Our reputation is built on providing quality and when a standard solution is not viable we provide commercially viable bespoke solutions. Our latest innovation is a color-changing streetlight. Our ability to deliver has led to winning contracts in Europe supplying into the Middle East and the USA Testimonials, and case studies upon request.
Sustainability criteria:
We provide net zero solutions.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• To promote the colour changing street light and find suitable partners
• Looking to find a distributer / agent for our Net Zero Solutions
• Looking to find install teams for lighting and solar to help fulfill projects
Hoping to connect with: Electrical Contractors and PV installers
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Ben Woods - Business Manager, International Sales
Visit: www.burmatex.co.uk
Email: ben.woods@burmatex.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7807 027443
Company Profile:
Burmatex® is one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of contract carpet tiles and planks. With a heritage dating back to 1917 in textile recycling, we uphold this tradition through eco2matters®, our commitment to environmentally conscious manufacturing. Our dedication to sustainability, coupled with our design focus, has resulted in an innovative portfolio that caters to architects, specifiers, and contractors across various sectors and budgets to suit the education, hospitality, leisure, commercial and public sectors.
Burmatex®’s product ranges include multilevel loop, loop pile, structure bonded®, fibre bonded, cut pile and carpets in sheet and tiles, as well as performance barrier system and entrance matting products. The company has total control over all quality and environmental aspects of its products’ design, manufacture, storage, and distribution across 50+ countries. All Burmatex® products are rigorously tested and supported by a full 15-year guarantee making them ideal for heavy contract situations.
Sustainability criteria:
We believe that what we do matters, that the ecology of our planet matters, and that eco2matters®. We have therefore significantly invested in product specific EPDs. This ensures you know the exact carbon footprint and can make an informed decision when deciding which product to use. All our products can help achieve points towards sustainability assessment certifications LEED, SKA, BREEAM and WELL BUILDING Standards.
In order to boost carpet re-use, Burmatex has introduced an adhesive free installation option in combination with IOBAC. Traditional adhesive-based installation methods can contaminate the floor covering, making it difficult to reuse or easily recycle, with landfill sometimes the only option. On uplift, the sub-floor is often also contaminated with adhesive and materials, and needs intensive cleaning and remediation. Concrete sub-floors may need carbon-intensive cementitious screeding. Specifying the use of reversible fixing mechanisms such as adhesive-free installation enables the flooring to be designed for disassembly. This means it can be cleanly uplifted at the end of its first life, ready to be reused elsewhere. The sub-floor is also clean and immediately ready for the next installation, and all this contributes further towards sustainability assessment certifications such as BREEAM, SKA ratings and LEED.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Looking to connect with sustainability minded architects, designers and specifiers and reconnecting with existing contacts
• Looking at finalising plans to open an office in UAE
• Looking to understand the status and ambition of sustainable development in UAE and GCC
Hoping to connect with: Architects, Designers, Specifiers, Government Departments, Interior Contractors.
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Marseleen Zeb - Managing Director
Visit: www.glogerm.co.uk
Email: chemxuk@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)7735 186027
Company Profile:
Chem X is an innovative, high performance materials supplier. Supplying infection prevention and control construction materials throughout UK and Europe.
Our company was founded by development chemists with a mission to broaden the spectrum of cutting-edge technology and innovative products with enhanced functionality. As a result, ChemX have developed SteriCoat™ Anti-Viral Paint. This range of hygiene coatings provides a protective antiviral barrier to prevent the spread of microbes upon application to any internal surfaces. As sustainability is a key priority of ours, our paints are entirely waterborne - providing an environmentally friendly solution to reduce infection contamination.
Sustainability criteria:
All products we supply have sustainability at the forefront of our cutting edge technology, which is why our sustainability policy sets out effective management of health, safety, carbon reduction, environment, quality, energy, and responsible sourcing. We believe these key markers play an important role to the sustained success of our business. We have a single Sustainability Policy, which is reviewed periodically and communicated to key stakeholders, employees, contractors, supply chain and our employees to inform and promote wider adoption of responsible practice.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Meet Decision Makers
• Meet Buyers
• Find Agent and Distributors
Hoping to connect with: Architects, Builders and Project Managers passionate about sustainable innovative solutions, and to collaborate with like-minded business.
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Sam Haygarth - Sales Director
Visit: www.conmecheng.com
Email: samhaygarth@conmecheng.com
Tel: +44 (0)7882 633515
Company Profile:
Con Mech Engineers has been manufacturing ground engaging tools for construction and mining, under the Blademaster brand, for nearly 75 years.
We manufacture cutting edges, hot cupped end bits, spade edges, toe plates and segments, suitable for all of the major OEMs, in our factory in the North East of England. We also produce recycling parts such as hammers, knives, tooth holders and shredders, and we have our own heat treatment facility and in house metallurgist meaning that we can control all of the processes from start to finish.
We have over 14,000 part numbers in our system and can assist you with bespoke requests and drawings. We have ISO 14001 (2015) and ISO 9001 (2015) certification and our heat treatment facilities are to the API 6A standard.
Sustainability criteria:
Our steel is provided by UK and European mills, who are committed to offering a low carbon steel in the next 5 to 10 years. We also produce recycling parts for various machines.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Want to understand more about working with people in the UAE
• Looking for potential customers or distributors
• Want to promote quality UK manufacturing
Hoping to connect with: Construction, Mining and Recycling sectors.
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Gavin Hepburn - CEO
Visit: www.dalepowersolutions.com
Email: gavin.hepburn@dalepowersolutions.com
Tel: +44 (0)7510 928168
Company Profile:
We're here to keep your power running no matter what, whether you have a single site or a wide portfolio. At Dale, we supply and maintain an extensive range of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), commercial and industrial generators, and energy storage systems. Using the latest design technology, we can design, engineer and manufacture in our dedicated factories complete secure power solutions that are tailored to your individual needs. We have a personal approach and our experienced team works with you from the start to ensure you get the protection you need from day one. From selection and design right through to installation and commissioning.
Sustainability criteria:
Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) maximise the efficiency of renewable energy such as Solar power. Dale's custom-designed BESS are built to the individual requirements of each site. We can build scalable systems from 50kW to multi-megawatt systems either behind or in-front of the meter. Our smaller end systems are designed for low energy consumers and our high efficiency containerised systems are designed for organisations with higher energy usage to maximise any renewable generation and to reduce electricity purchases from the grid.
We also provide very high efficiency Uninterruptible Power Supplies to ensure back up power instantly for critical infrastructure such as DNO and Datacentres. These high efficiency systems can save money and reduce wasted energy for all clients.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Find local business opportunities and projects to bid
• Find local partners such as distributors or strategic GCC partners for a larger JV
• Conduct market research on the market and how best to serve the region
Hoping to connect with: Suppliers of electrical product and services to critical infrastructure such as DNO, Hospitals, Datacentres, Hotels, Oil and Gas facilities etc.
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Peter Sutcliffe - CEO
Visit: www.debarhardware.com
Email: peter.sutcliffe@debarhardware.com
Tel: +44 (0)7789 793282
Company Profile:
Team Debar are deeply immersed in the bi-fold door industry. With unparalleled experience and technical expertise, Debar has developed cutting-edge bi-fold systems adopted by global systems houses in 16 countries worldwide. Boasting thirty-years experience, Debar has evolved into a significant manufacturing player, providing top-quality bi-fold hardware. Debar has a reputation for high-quality bi-fold hardware meeting the highest standards of accreditation.
Renowned for crafting premium bi-fold hardware, Debar employs durable materials subjected to rigorous quality checks, ensuring adherence to the highest standards. Opting for Debar as your bi-fold system designer and hardware supplier guarantees dependable, long-lasting products. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond manufacturing, forging partnerships and delivering solutions that redefine the bi-fold door experience, making Debar an industry leader and the go-to choice for quality hardware, whether you seek an off-the-shelf system, or require assistance with a customised solution. Visit Debar at Big 5 in the UK Pavilion Concourse 140.
Sustainability criteria:
Design and manufacture energy efficient systems reducing energy transfer between inside and outside of residential and commercial buildings. Work with local universities creating innovative solutions to reduce energy transfer. Use sustainable materials in manufacuring.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Explore opportunities within the GCC for providing our products and solutions
• Understand the process of supply for our particular products across GCC
• Network with prospective partners
Hoping to connect with: Construction contractors and specifiers, Aluminium Extruders, Fenestration fabricators and installers, Agents and in-country representatives.
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Steven Mifsud MBE - Director
Visit: www.directaccess.group
Email: info@directaccess.group
Tel: +9 7154 8880133
Company Profile:
Established in 2004, Direct Access has rapidly grown to become a worldwide leader in inclusive design. A certified DOBE - Disability Operated Business Enterprise with a team of 17 disabled people, Direct Access has studios in the UK, United Arab Emirates and United States.
Direct Access is the accessibility and inclusion partner of choice for architectural and design teams across the globe. Involved with the design and fitout of venues used by millions of people every year from transportation infrastructure to education, healthcare and entertainment, Direct Access also advises on BREEM and LEED applicability.
Sustainability criteria:
Accessibility is an integral part of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals. Direct Access advises on how the accessibility elements of BREEM sustainability standards can be achieved and thus the connection with the Sustainable Development Goals. We create employment and training opportunities for disabled people both in the UK and GCC.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Engage with organisations we are not currently working with in the GCC region
• Develop our established networks in GCC region
• Improve accessibility for disabled people
Hoping to connect with: Entertainment sector, Museum and Heritage, Transportation infrastructure, Retail.
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Nick Wilkinson - Sales Director
Visit: www.msite.com
Email: nick.wilkinson@msite.com
Tel: +44 (0)7918 677347
Company Profile:
MSite is a biometric workforce management system. It starts with contactors or agencies pre-registering workers online for a site delivering paperless enrolment and there is an online inductions module available in 48 languages.
Once registered, MSite will govern access to site with face recognition in the form of turnstiles and / or apps whilst provide a suite of dashboards and reports on safety, time and attendance, social value, workforce diversity, workforce origin, training, credentials and more.
Sustainability criteria:
Our solution includes capturing and evidencing the sites and their supply chains performance in regards to the demographic and origin of the workforce as well as reporting on carbon burn of the supply chain delivering materials and removing waste from sites. Furthermore investment is training and apprentices can be evidenced as a percentage of the entire workforce.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• To understand the current protocol for workforce management across the UAE
• Establish a potential partner in the UAE specifically to manage hardware delivery such as turnstiles and cabins
• To understand the appetite for biometric and digital technology in the region
Hoping to connect with: Principle Contractors delivering major projects, Sub-contractors of scale, Potential Partners.
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Robert Palmer - Managing Director
Visit: www.isoclad.co.uk
Email: Robert.Palmer@isoclad.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7716 639015
Company Profile:
Creating secure environments, Securiclad provides an effective modular panel system with Government approved protection for high-risk areas. Securiclad works across a broad spectrum of sectors, specialising in data centres, Government infrastructure, airports, healthcare facilities, universities, banks, cargo facilities and private residential clients, all requiring a security solution for high value assets ranging from currencies, hazardous materials, pharmaceutical products, IT infrastructure and much more.
With over four decades of technical experience, quality assurance and innovation, Securiclad's team of experts advise and guide customers through the purchase from design and project management to the installation process.
Sustainability criteria:
Both our Isoclad and Securiclad panels can be configured with SSAB sustainable steel, meaning that 60% of our produce is fully recyclable. We are looking to form more partnerships with supply chain and downstream suppliers to make our products and operations more sustainable.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Exploring market size in the region for customers
• Identifying other sustainable materials and processes we can incorporate into our production processes
• Exploring sustainable partnerships for construction with a green focusK
Hoping to connect with: Contractors of all size, Sustainable contractors, Government representatives, Specifiers, Architects.
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Paul Bass - Co-Founder
Visit: www.coresystems-software.co.uk
Email: enquiries@tricore-ts.com
Tel: +44 (0)7841 457257
Company Profile:
Tricore is a dynamic player in the offshore wind industry, offering a comprehensive suite of services that seamlessly blend cutting-edge digital solutions with professional installation and maintenance expertise. In the digital realm, we specialise in project and contract management, providing real-time data and digital tools for decision-makers/operations teams. Our pioneering work in digital twin technology involves LiDAR, modelling, AI&VR to enhance project efficiency and safety. We excel in digital asset management, integrating QR code technology for streamlined operations.
With 20 years of industry experience, we have a global presence, working on prestigious projects for market-leading clients. Our expertise includes delivering BoP, statutory inspections, electrical LV/HV installations, subsea cable terminations and testing, commissioning, and fibre optic installations, ensuring reliable offshore operations. Our unwavering commitment to innovation is evident through ongoing projects in AI/VR integration, data capture and analysis, and through our strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions.
Sustainability criteria:
Tricore has a clear mission to support the global green energy transition and achieve 'Net-Zero' emissions. Tricore's global presence and involvement in numerous prestigious projects for market-leading clients demonstrate its ability to work in diverse settings and adapt to varying sustainability challenges. Our track record of completing high-profile projects on time, within budget, and without compromising safety or quality is a testament to its commitment to sustainability. Finally, Tricore's emphasis on safety and quality aligns with the sustainability summit's objectives, as sustainability encompasses not only environmental concerns but also the well-being of workers and the quality of projects.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Showcase Expertise and Services
• Build Client and Partner Relationships
• Explore Collaborative Opportunities
Hoping to connect with: Offshore Wind Farm Developers, Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturers, Renewable Energy Service Providers, Research and Development Institutions.
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Heba Bevan Founder & CEO
Visit: www.utterberry.com
Email: heba@utterberry.com
Tel: +44 (0)7411 166491
Company Profile:
UtterBerry is a UK-based technology company that provides artificially intelligent wireless smart sensor systems. Applications include infrastructure monitoring, security, farming, resource conservation, sport, health and the development of sustainable Smart Cities.
UtterBerry’s innovative low power monitoring technology instantly delivers detailed information to devices and decision makers. Our miniature sensors monitor multiple variables including pressure, temperature, humidity, illumination, vibration and x-y-z displacement to sub-millimetre accuracy. They employ on board artificial intelligence and wirelessly relay processed data in real time. This enables enhanced decision making and a safer, more sustainable environment.
Sustainability criteria:
UtterBerry ensures sustainability is involved from start to finish in our processes, and we deliver enhanced sustainability to our clients. Our technology is deployed worldwide and supports major national and international infrastructure projects.
Objectives of joining the DBT Trade Mission:
• Carry out Market research
• To promote our skills and knowledge to local, regional, and national decision-makers
• Learn about the developments and opportunities in the wider construction sector in the UAE and across the Middle East
Hoping to connect with: Local companies from Construction, Travel, University's, Hospitals and Government.
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