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August 2010 John Hogg Technical Solutions welcomes some new faces to our organisation this summer. Pictured in the upper photograph is Suzanne Alecrim, our Customer Services Supervisor. She has years of experience in exporting and sales support, and also speaks several European languages. We have also been able to fund work experience opportunities for 2 UK students this year. Shown below are Jane Power, a first class chemistry graduate from Manchester University, who will spend 2 months in our laboratories working on novel dye syntheses with our R&D team, while Emma Massey, currently studying for a degree in mathematics at York University, is developing our systems for tracking material costs in our procurement department. |
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June 2010. John Hogg Technical Solutions has responded to a recent Department for Transport (DfT) consultation regarding the effect of the compulsory introduction of low sulphur diesel and gas oil in the UK. Full details of the company’s response document and supply capabilities can be obtained from William Webb, UK Sales Manager : william.webb@johnhogg.co.uk. |
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April 2010 JHTS’s R&D program to bring enhancements to our range of technologically advanced marking systems – that is systems which do not use wet chemical analysis - was broadened in January 2010, with the start of a 3 year project with Manchester Metropolitan University under the aegis of a Technology Strategy Board sponsored “Knowledge Transfer Partnership”. Pictured opposite are our associate researcher (soon to be Dr) Meththa Samaranayake, with Professor Nick Bowring and our Research Chemist Dr. Guy Powell in the centre, who are working on designs for improved optics in the detection devices used in quantitative marker field tests. |
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March 2010 In the UK the national “Sport Relief” charity campaign has come round once more, and John Hogg staff have thrown themselves energetically into some fun fund raising with a “Screen Test” Quiz all about films. |
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January 2010 Pictured opposite is our M.D. Robert Webb, (in festive attire), cutting the ribbon at the official opening of our recently redesigned and refurbished offices and meeting room suite in Solutions House, Manchester. |
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News November 2009 John Hogg Technical Solutions continues it’s commitment to staff development and training despite the recession. 2009 Roll of Honour: I LM Level 4 Management Programme - Rachael Bywater Diploma in International Trade - Yun You DELE A1 Spanish (Institute Programme) - Feri Guymant Spanish Language - Estelle Bardeche. Project Management Prince 2 - William Webb. In addition, a joint proposal from John Hogg Technical Solutions with Manchester Metropolitan University has recently been accepted by The UK’s Technology Strategy Board to participate in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. We shall be co-operating with the Electronic Engineering Department in order to improve the performance of the detector devices that we offer to complement our brand and fiscal marking systems. The partnership will last 3 years, and we will announce further details during 2010. |
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September 2009 Following the recent Swine Flu pandemic, John Hogg Technical Solutions has updated its strategic approach to dealing with pandemic flu. An in-house document has been produced and issued to all staff, detailing the company’s contingency plan to ensure the business can continue to function properly in the event of pandemic flu affecting our staff, our suppliers and our customers. Key points from the plan are available upon request, along with recommendations which we strongly advise are followed in order to maintain the continuing success of our businesses. Generally, we recommend that customers maintain maximum stock levels at all times, as this will act as a buffer to minimise the impact of any disruptions or delays due to pandemic flu. |
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July 2009 Ben Nevis Challenge A small group of the fitter JHTS staff and friends went quite a long way to raise money for Christie’s Hospital, Manchester this month. A walking and climbing expedition to conquer Ben Nevis (1344 Metres high), near Fort William, Scotland was organised by Andy Maconachie, and 12 of our team succeeded in reaching the summit, despite the very un-July like weather! Five of the team opted for the tough climb along the Carn Mor Dearg Arête. £2500 was raised by sponsorship and donations for the world-renowned Cancer Treatment Hospital. As part of the recovery process from their exertions, the team also took part in a very strenuous tour of the Ben Nevis Scotch Whisky Distillery the following day, where quite a few drams were supped in celebration!! A Very Big “WELL DONE” to all the Team! Jonathan Collins, Andrew Flemming, Mick Goodwin, Andrew Maconachie, Andy Holmes, Margaret Leyden, Mark Meadows, Mala Patel, Mike Phillips Matt Pierce, Guy Powell, Michelle Pryke, Shaun Robinson and Parag Zaveri |
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April 2009 We are very pleased to have been featured this month in "Manufacturing Digital" Magazine, with a profile of our company and an interview with our MD. For the full article please click here.
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March 2009 Comic Relief comes around every couple of years raising funds for projects helping underprivileged children world wide. This year the whole of Britain was encouraged, despite the recession, to " Do something funkny for money ", so at JHTS we held a Fancy Dress Darts competition, organised by Barbara (RHS top phot), and raised over £300 . So much fun was had on the day that we can't remember who actually won the darts match!! However, the prize for the best (and most daring costume) went to Kathy (in the grass skirt), who is shown with her colleagues from our sales teams. (bottom photo) Donations to Comic Relief are accepted at:-
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January 2009 In January, we entertained the owners of one of our longest-standing logistics partners, Franz de Wit, who hold stock and deliver our products, in bulk, around Europe from their base in Rotterdam Pictured here are Franz ( right), and Lars de Wit (left) , with Joanne , Logistics Manager , Sue (right) and Kathy (left) , Sales Administrators, at the Grand Staircase of the Great Hall of the Trafford Centre Manchester. |
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