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Archive for March, 2010

New Associate Member - Global Faces Group

New Associate Member - Global Faces Group

We would like to welcome one of our newest associate members, Global Faces Group, to HCF.
To view further information about Global Faces Group, please click on the blue “contributing members” panel on the left hand side of the home page.

Vireol making headlines in US!

Vireol making headlines in US!

Bloomsberg news in the US have been reporting on the Vireol bioethanol plant, which is due to start construction at its South Humber site in July. 
To view the report please click here.

Chemical Boss Calls on Chancellor to Show the UK is Open For Business

Chemical Boss Calls on Chancellor to Show the UK is Open For Business

Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the UK Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer to boost manufacturing in his budget next week. Elliott was speaking to chemical and pharmaceutical business leaders in the run up to the Budget Statement.
For the full story, click here.

Free Web Based Seminar on “Boiler Care” from ABB

Free Web Based Seminar on “Boiler Care” from ABB

We would like to invite you to join in the second in a series of free webinairs (web based seminars) that ABB are running - “Boiler Care” on the 24th March 2010.
For more information, please click here.
If you would like to join in the webinair, you can register by emailing LTForums@gb.abb.com

BOC’s member profile now available to view

BOC’s member profile now available to view

BOC’s member profile is now available to view on the HCF website, just click on “BOC Gases” in the blue “contributing members” column on the left hand side of the page. 
To view the new BOC website please click here.

Attract Talent to your Organisation with The Graduate Internship Programme from the University of Hull

Attract Talent to your Organisation with The Graduate Internship Programme from the University of Hull

Incentives available for employers hiring a graduate intern
The University of Hull Careers Service continues to work closely with employers to attract and retain graduate talent within the region.  The Careers Service recognises the value a graduate can add to a business or organisation and is providing incentives for employers to hire a graduate intern.
The Graduate […]

“Relief Systems” - lunchtime technical forum from ABB

16th April 2010, The Deep Business Centre, Hull
ABB Engineering Services would be delighted if you could attend our next lunchtime technical forum on “Relief Systems” to be held at The Deep Business Centre, Hull.
For more information, please click here.

Copenhagen, Innovation and the Race to Tackle Climate Change

Copenhagen, Innovation and the Race to Tackle Climate Change

 

Yorkshire Science and Technology Network (YSTN) Event
23rd March 2010, Doncaster Racecourse, DN2 6BB
 
The Copenhagen Summit in December 2009 demonstrated the difficulty of establishing a global approach to climate change, leaving businesses unsure of how to plan ahead for an internationally regulated carbon emissions environment.  This event will demonstrate how Yorkshire and Humber is leading the […]

HEN “Hustings” - Your Planet, Your Business, YOUR VOTE!!

HEN “Hustings” - Your Planet, Your Business, YOUR VOTE!!

Thursday March 18th
Hull Truck Theatre - Studio Theatre 16:00 - 18:30
The Humber Environmental Network is pleased to announce a unique event which will allow you to hear prospective parliamentary candidates’ views on business and the environment.  These issues are bound to be high on the agenda in the forthcoming election so come along to this […]

ABB’s latest “Specialist” technical bulletin on WHRU’s available to view here!

ABB’s latest “Specialist” technical bulletin on WHRU’s available to view here!

Waste Heat Recovery Units (WHRU) are typically becoming part of plant design in the ever important endeavour to recover energy from hot streams such as exhaust and hot flue gases.  This month’s “Specialist” deals with the technical side of creep, fitness for service and the importance of balancing remediation and inspection. 
To enjoy the “Specialist” please click […]