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	Your guide to what's happening at Copely Developments. Current edition: Engineering & Technical Support Spring 1998 Copely Developments Ltd. win British Midland Airways Export Award New Test Laboratory TÜV Approval for Copely Exhibitions New Technology Agreement signed for South Africa Capital Investment New Appointment Saudi Oil Approval British Airways New Approval Copely New Corporate Catalogue 25 Years Old! Category 1 Supplier Award from ARCO Safestrip PVC Insulation screens Overseas Sales New Compact Series Training Did you know...?
	Copely Developments Ltd. win British Midland Airways Export Award Out of 7 regional finalists, Copely Developments emerged as overall winner of this prestigious award, based on Export success over the last 2 years. Sir Michael Bishop said at the presentation ceremony: "We have been very impressed with both the number and standard of entries in the first year of the initiative. The winners act as an example of best practice for similar companies planning to export and show that any market and regulatory obstacles can, through proven experience, be overcome." In addition to complimentary Business Class flights throughout Europe during 1997, a Copely Developments company profile was published in the April edition of British Midland 'Voyager' in-flight magazine. The British Midland Airways National Export Award was run in conjunction with the DTI Business in Europe, the Sunday Times and The Institute of Export. top of page
	New Test Laboratory Our new test facility is now fully operational and is equipped with the latest 'state of the art' apparatus to conduct pressure testing, tensile testing and many other Quality Assurance requirements. Much of the equipment was designed and built by our Engineering Department under the supervision of Mr Fred Allinson - Engineering Manager, due to the special nature of tests required on certain products. This department is supervised by Mr Robert Brooks - Chief Inspector reporting to Mr Alan Jones - Quality Manager. top of page
	TÜV Approval for Copely Following extensive testing at the TÜV Institute for plastics laboratories in Munich, Germany, Copely reinforced hoses exceeded the test requirements in all respects to receive the prestigious approval on product. This approval was followed by an intensive assessment of our Leicester manufacturing plant which also proved successful. TÜV, unlike BS EN ISO 9002 assessment, are more focused on the manufactured product and test against international standards and also venfy manufacturers technical claims. Whilst TÜV are a German based organization testing everything from motor cars to washing machines, they have several thousand engineers worldwide and are highly respected by industry. Our certification allows us to use the TÜV logo on our products as a symbol of quality. top of page
	Exhibitions Plans are well in hand for the forthcoming K98 exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany, in November. We understand that this will be the world's largest plastics show ever. We will be exhibiting our full range of products, with a number of new items. Other exhibitions are planned in conjunction with our major distributors, such as G Mex 98, 16th-17th September 1998. top of page
	New Technology Agreement signed for South Africa Our long association with Mega Plastics of South Africa has been placed on a more formal footing with a new technology agreement signed recently. Megaflex, now known as MI Megaflex, are a division of Main industries (PTY) Ltd.; and the largest plastics company in South Africa. MI Megaflex have the benefit of Copely South African patents and will either manufacture or act as agent for a large range of industrial hose, tube and PVC sheet. This agreement extends to the following markets in addition to South Africa: Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, Swaziland, Mauritius, Reunion, Zambia, Malawi and Botswana. MI Megaflex and Copely will, in addition, pool resources for research and development of new speciality products. top of page
	Capital Investment During the past twelve months capital expenditure exceeded Ł125,000. This investment in both extruders and downstream equipment will enable us to both increase production efficiency and maintain our competitive market position. Further major investment is planned during the coming months. top of page
	New Appointment We welcome Mr Gareth Walker, who joined the company as Southern Area Manager on 5th January 1998. Mr Walker brings with him more than fifteen years tube and hose selling experience, having previously been sales manager for Cedo Co. Ltd. in the south of England. Gareth joins Allan Wood, Northern Area Sales Manager and Chris Hodson, Midlands Area Sales Manager. top of page Saudi Oil Approval Saudi Arabian Oil Co (Saudi Aramco) Have approved Copely Developments Ltd. as vendors of hose and hose assemblies. Aramco are one of the largest oil producers in the world and as such are one of the largest consumers of industrial products in the Kingdom. We are therefore confident of developing substantial business in this particular market sector in the future. top of page
	British Airways New Approval British Airways renewed their quality registration for a further year commencing 1st November 1997. The certification from their Quality Standards and Design executive covers the supply of flexible hose of Copely design under authority reference MQ/S 1450. top of page
	Copely New Corporate Catalogue Our new corporate catalogue is currently going to press and will contain a wealth of information on our products. Special attention has been paid to the technical aspects and chemical resistance information is fully listed. This publication is designed to be 'user friendly' and we expect this to become extremely popular with both distributors and consumers alike. Many major companies have fully endorsed this new brochure, including the following:- British Airways Atlas Copco Kidde Thorn Norsen SMC Pneumatics PCL Fireater Ltd British Oxygen - Ohmeda Medical top of page
	25 Years Old! In March this year we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Whilst this is the 25th year since the formation of Copely Developments Ltd. the Copely family also celebrate their 40th year in the plastics industry. During this period we have seen major developments in the industry and arc proud to have made some contribution During this very exciting period. top of page
	Category 1 Supplier Award from ARCO The UK's Leading Distributor, ARCO Ltd., with over 18 branches countrywide has awarded Copely Developments Ltd. with Category 1 supplier status for the second year running. All ARCO suppliers are assessed each year by each branch and by head office; this assessment covers all aspects of trading, from product quality and delivery, to technical and sales support. ARCO Ltd. have been a valued customer with a special trading relationship since 1973. top of page
	Safestrip PVC Insulation screens Safestrip PVC strip with improved clarity has been available during 1997. This is the culmination of joint development work between our suppliers EVC (European Vinyls Corporation) and ourselves. This improved food quality grade of material, with a very low odour level, has resulted in increased sales both at home and overseas. Safestrip is widely used in factories and warehouses, at airports and in hospitals and cold stores, for both heat and cold insulation and noise barriers. Special colours are supplied to certain overseas customers which are claimed to repel flying insects such as mosquitoes! top of page
	Overseas Sales 1997 has been a most difficult year due to the high value of sterling in overseas markets. In spite of this we have gained new customers in a number of areas including the far east and south America. Several visits have been made to both new and existing customers and our far eastern representative Mr Dick Lovett visits the region every two months. top of page
	New Compact Series Copely are pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of their new range of industrial airline coils. This will take the form of Eurolon Compact Series, a balanced range of type 12 nylon preformed coils complemented by the Codeflex Polyurethane Compact series which we believe will offer a comprehensive range to satisfy most applications where space is at a premium. We have designed the Compact series to be ergonomically effective in use offering flexibility, good retention and swivel couplings in a bid to eradicate entanglement. For further information please contact our Sales Office. top of page
	Training Congratulations to: Robert Brooks and Cathie Leeland who recently attended a B.S.I. Internal Auditors course which they both completed successfully. There new skills are being fully utilised. Priti Patel is currently attending an evening class for intermediate Business Training and has already passed her RSA 1 in Computer Studies. top of page
	Did you know...? Denise Ross is the icing on our cake. By day she slaves happily over a hot switchboard and by night she slaves over a hot oven baking a range of exquisitely decorated celebration cakes - as Copely continue to expand! Phillip Marsham takes your orders and progresses your enquiries effectively during the week. At the Weekend he can be found giving orders of a more colourful nature in support of a not so effective Leicester City F.C.! top of page
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Your guide to what's happening at Copely Developments.

Spring 1998