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You’re always told not to judge a book by its cover but neuroscientists have worked out that it takes a human brain a tenth of a second to make a judgement – literally the blink of an eye!
So when it comes to hospitality and retail, the judgement made by a customer the minute they walk through the door can be the difference between profit and loss.
When it comes to metal fabrication, choosing the right aluminium supplier is crucial. The quality and reliability of your supplier can significantly impact the success of your projects. With numerous suppliers to choose from, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. Here are a few key factors to consider.
Why aluminium for cosmetics and pharmaceutical packaging?
Although plastic packaging is the most widely used material in the cosmetics sector, demand for materials such as paper, board and metals is on the up, because of changing consumer preferences and sustainability concerns.
There is an aluminium alloy to suit every need and one of the work horses of the aluminium world is the commercial aluminium alloy 1050A H14.
Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust (8.1%), second most malleable and sixth most ductile. A popular choice across a wide range of applications, there is an aluminium alloy to suit every need.
We have all experienced the effects of country and market turbulence recently. This has led to many manufacturers looking at new ways of working. Here at Alanod, we are helping our customers to increase their flexibility and enhance resilience.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has been a subject of great discussion on various BESA and CIBSE forums over the past year and with good reason.
In 1914, Lord Kitchener was eternally immortalised in the advertisement pointing saying ‘I want you’. In the same way that the British Army wanted to enlist recruits, the battle is on to save the UK high street. So, how can shops and hospitality outlets be fit for business when lockdown 3.0 finishes?
What would Sir Isaac Newton think if he could see the advancements made in reflective technologies since his use of a tin and copper alloy for the objective mirror in his first reflecting telescope? Over 350 years later, reflector technologies are ensuring a brighter future in many applications, including UV air sterilisation systems.
The first successful attempt to create aluminium happened almost 200 years ago. At the time aluminium was considered more precious and rarer than gold, however, thanks to techniques that were developed to produce it more cost-effectively, it is now one of the most versatile metals in manufacturing.
Although by necessity of protecting staff and customers, there has been a dramatic shift in behaviour in-store, retailers have worked hard to ensure that the ever-evolving purchasing experience is still a good one. Several changes have helped to create more COVID-19 secure shopping environments. So, how can shopfitters help retailers use the latest materials science developments to make their stores even safer?
We are pleased to announce the launch of our innovative reflector technology that will make UV equipment even more efficient and long-lasting. MIRO® UV is a unique material that has a spectral light reflectivity of 90 percent and an impressive operating life of at least 1,000 hours.