The Torque-Expo Awards returned in 2024 as part of the networking evening, sponsored by Optimas. Some categories were hotly contested with entries from the UK, Europe and the US.
Kalil completed his Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship in February this year, passing with a distinction.
During his studies, he took over the day-to-day running of the
company’s trade store and took responsibility for stock
levels. He has been recently promoted to an internal account
manager role at MCP Fixings. Handing over the award on the
night was Sunco President Yoshihide Okuyama.
Accu promotes and encourages team members to take part in
volunteering opportunities in their local community. In May 2023 they launched the AccuFoundation volunteering programme enabling all team members to complete one day’s paid volunteering. Team members benefit from the development of new skills, and physical and mental health improvements.
Following local fundraising efforts, the company wanted to
offer a team member the chance to contribute to a meaningful
cause somewhere a little further afield. Sending someone on an
all-expenses-paid fully immersive conservation experience. All
of TeamAccu were in with a chance of winning and Warehouse
Operative Kieran headed off on an expedition to Soysambu
Conservancy, nestled in the heart of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley
Having integrated sustainability within its mission and values,
the company has developed a sustainability strategy for the
whole BRALO Group which includes several steps to achieve
their goals, going beyond a few environmental initiatives but
also covering other aspects of social welfare and corporate
governance.
Some of the steps Bralo have taken to improve their impact
on the environment include the installation of photovoltaic
modules to reduce its emissions, new washing machines to
reduce water consumption and leakages. Electricity
consumption is down, and they have implemented the use of
only recycled plastic in packaging. Handing over the award on
the night was Simon Wright from Optimas
Harrison & Clough re-built its website and introduced a range
of new features and benefits including greater visibility of
stock levels, multiple ways to add stock to basket a dedicated
area for merchants, enhanced search capabilities, toolkits,
news, blogs and more.
Prior to the website changes only 6-7% of orders were
made by merchants online, while currently between 20-25%
of orders are now processed via the website. Delivering a
new website for staff as well as customers meant the sales
team could support customers in other areas. Handing over
the award on the night was David Duffy from Intact Software
Patent pending, the BIT-LOK™ system incorporates inter-locking
features on both the bit and the recess. When used on the drive
walls, once started, there is no force required to keep the bit in
the recess, the screw literally pulls the driver toward the work.
Benefits include easy driving in places where it is difficult to
supply force to the driver. Applications that require driving
screws in tight areas, such as cabinet and enclosures or work
overhead would benefit from this technology. Another benefit is
the reduced effort or energy needed and reducing the chance
for injury when driving many screws
The new Hydrajaws Verify Torque integrates a physical tool with a smart and intuitive app, and is set to change the way professionals approach tightening tasks. From construction sites to mechanical workshops, the Hydrajaws Verify Torque adaptor offers a level of accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness that was previously unimaginable. This app acts as a real-time torque monitoring system, providing instant feedback on the tightening process. The adaptor can also generate detailed reports from app, providing valuable documentation for industries where accountability and traceability are paramount.
Retiring after over 40 years in the industry, Phil Hawtin has
worked at some of the country’s leading players and been
instrumental in growing teams, building relationships and
developing key business areas. His diligence and unwavering
determination has seen him develop accounts to increase
sales and open up other opportunities. Handing over the
award on the night was Torque-Expo Show Director and
Torque Magazine Publisher Jerry Ramsdale.
