http://www.ladders-now.co.uk/industry-news The latest ladder and access equipment industry news delivered direct to your news reader http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/f1-racing-fans-look-out-for-tbdavies-step-ladders-at-williams-f1 The UK's leading manufacturers of Ground Support Equipment, Ladder and Access equipment has completed expansion of its factory headquarters in South Wales. TB Davies, based in Bridgend, has completed a new 30,000 square foot manufacturing facility, including a new powder coating paint plant and training suite to be used for certified Ladder Association training and its dealer network. The development is the first major addition to the new 12 acre site acquired last year. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/innovations-in-working-at-height-in-aerospace-to-benefit-warehouse-logistics-market A new range of access products aimed at the warehousing and logistics industry includes a selection of mobile safety steps tested to 250kg making them the strongest in the market is under development by engineers at TB Davies Group research and design team at Waterton. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/jds-trucks-fined-in-employee-ladder-fall-from-lorry-cab Renault dealer JDS Trucks has been fined £9,900 after one of its employees was seriously injured when he fell from the roof of a cab. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/latest-little-giant-ladder-accessories-now-available-from-tbdavies Wing from Utah, USA owners of the Little Giant Ladder System launch a whole new suite of accessories to compliment the Little Giant Ladder series. The new accessories, some of which are designed from the ground up, aim to give users much greater flexibility and improve safety. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/lying-in-bed-more-hazardous-than-working-up-a-ladder According to NHS figures about 20,000 people each year are admitted to accident and emergency wards in England after falling out of bed, compared with 6,400 who drop from ladders, the NHS Information Centre revealed. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/men-face-trial-in-nantwich-over-sewer-access-ladders-theft Three men are facing trial after equipment including ladders worth £60,000 was stolen from United Utilities' sewers in Nantwich. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/osha-to-provide-ladder-training-to-rubber-glove-manufacturer-rubbermaid A federal work safety inspector has recommended that officials at Winfield's Newell Rubbermaid plant make voluntary efforts to better train workers who use mobile ladders and mobile ladder platforms. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/tbdavies-ladders-supporting-vc10-operations-in-libya The RAF's fleet of 13 VC10s are currently in service over Afghanistan, the UK and the Falklands. Now three of them are having to meet the demands of the new frontline over Libya - two of them flying out of Trapani, the other from Cyprus. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.tbdavies.co.uk/news/2011/jul/tbdavies-posts-first-half-sales-up-19-per-cent Ladder to ground support manufacturer TB Davies Group has reported a jump in its first half-year sales but remained cautious of difficult ongoing trading conditions. Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 http://www.ladders-now.co.uk/news/2011/mar/tb-davies-group-new-factory-extension-will-help-aid-increasing-demand Rubens Barrichello who has become the first driver in Formula One history to compete in over 300 Grand Prix said, 'Nürburgring is very special to me as I won there for Ferrari and I really like the track a lot. The circuit has a lot of camber changes and so it is pretty difficult to get the best car set-up, but that just makes it all the more interesting. There is normally a chance of rain as well which adds another element into the mix.' Wednesday, March 23, 2011 http://www.ladders-now.co.uk/news/2011/mar/luxfold-by-laddaway-tbdavies-most-luxurious-loft-ladder-arrives TB Davies is proud to unveil its most luxurious loft ladder model to date with the debut of the beautifully crafted LuxFold under its Laddaway brand. Instantly becoming the most comfortable model to compliment the hugely popular EnviroFold, the new LuxFold improves the already impressive energy efficiency credential of its sister product. Monday, March 14, 2011 http://www.ladders-now.co.uk/news/2011/mar/next-generation-horizon-combination-ladder-debut The next-generation Horizon Combination Ladder makes its debut today, providing customers with more affordable features than ever, as well as outstanding build quality. "The new improved model is a clear demonstration that our product development strategy is providing our customers with great products that harness the best ladder technology," said James Gray, TB Davies Director of Communications. Friday, March 11, 2011 http://www.ladders-now.co.uk/news/2011/mar/en131-2-2010-new-updated-ladder-standard This is the first change to EN 131-2 since 1993 and specifies the general design features, requirements, and test methods for portable ladders and steps. It does not apply to step stools or certain specialist ladders such as fire brigade ladders and roof ladders for example. Tuesday, March 1, 2011