The magazine from Yorkshire Copper Tube Issue Four - Autumn 2008

Superlambanana REACH Regulations - The Facts Yorkshire’s Lucky Winner See Page 3 See Page 4 See Page 7 WELCOME / NEWS 75th Yorkshire encourages young talent anniversary In March 2008, Yorkshire took made a valuable contribution to on two young apprentices from the team here at Yorkshire.” This Autumn issue is full of Yorkshire’s celebrations Knowsley Community College. Darren and Jaegar have recently latest news and useful product information. The successful candidates, Darren completed a BTec Technical The Copper Development Nagle and Jaegar Perry, both aged Certificate and have now Congratulations to Thomas Winterton, from Association (CDA) 18, work within the Manufacturing enrolled on the Higher National , who was the lucky winner celebrated its 75th Support Services department. Certificate (HNC) at St. Helens of the Win a Van promotion, our biggest Phil Carlisle, Yorkshire’s Technology College. Over the ever giveaway! We received over 14,000 anniversary on the Engineering Manager, said: “Our next two years, they will also be entries and sent out over 1000 runners-up 19th September 2008. apprentices, Darren and Jaegar, working towards a NVQ Level 3 prizes. Thanks to everyone who entered. Set up in 1933, the are both doing really well. Darren in Engineering, where they will With this issue, you will have received your works on the electrical and Jaegar be assessed in the workplace by free “No valuables are left in this vehicle CDA’s remit was to on the mechanical side. They have NVQ assessors from Knowsley (L-R) Apprentices Darren Nagle overnight” sticker. We hope this will come provide information and both been working hard and have Community College. and Jaegar Perry in handy and help to protect your vehicle. On the reverse you will find some useful advice on the use of information on Yorkshire’s product range. copper and copper alloys. If you’ve got an interesting story let us know and we’ll try and Yorkshire shows support Life on the include it in a future issue. Today, working through for Capital of Culture open road If you have not received your free the UK Copper Board, sticker please email [email protected] Yorkshire has successfully bid Harry Pevie, Design Engineer the CDA continues to on one of the Superlambanana at Yorkshire, has let his passion The Editorial Team promote and support the statues which have been for cycling take him on some correct and efficient use positioned around thrilling adventures. during the city’s year as Harry, who began cycling in an of copper in plumbing, European Capital of Culture. heating and gas systems, attempt to lose weight and get Yorkshire’s figure, officially fit, cycled from Land’s End to and Yorkshire Copper titled ‘The Monument to the John O’Groats a few years ago. Tube is an active member Superlambanana’, is a large His journey took 14 days and six of the board. copper coloured version and is hours, with only one day off! due to be positioned outside Image supplied by National Museums Liverpool More recent adventures include the new offices, which will be cycling to Paris and Normandy, For further information visit: completed at the end of the year. www.ukcopperboard.co.uk. where he visited the battlefields of Jack Wallace, UK Commercial Director, commented: “Our World Wars One and Two. In 2009, Systems Manager, Malcolm Mackenzie, suggested bidding on Harry is planning to cycle across the Superlambanana. As a large manufacturing site based in Vietnam and he hopes eventually to Successful season for United Liverpool we thought it would be a good idea to get involved cycle across America. Rainhill United, sponsored by with the winner’s trophy by with the Capital of Culture celebrations. Yorkshire, has celebrated another ex-Everton FC footballer, Tony “We have had a great reaction from staff as they are all very year of success. The under 10s Cottee. The team also finished proud of the city and they are pleased to be linked with this won the National Easter and third in the Rainhill and St. Helens historic year.” Spring Festival of Football in mini soccer league and came Skegness without conceding a runners up in the League Paul Smith, Factory Manager, and John Dodd, Financial goal in ten games over three days. Challenge Cup. Yorkshire is Controller, attended the auction at Liverpool’s St George’s Team captain Michael Carlisle, son delighted to continue its support Hall. Yorkshire’s successful bid will go towards the Mayor of of Yorkshire’s Phil Carlisle who of the team and wish them even Liverpool’s chosen charities. Other successful bids on the manages the team, was presented more success this season. evening came from television producer Phil Redmond and football legend Kenny Dalglish. 2 | Tube Talk Tube Talk | 3 REACH regulations Yorkshire’s technical Do you know the facts? questions answered

REACH (Registration Evaluation Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals), Yorkshire copper pipes Are Yorkshire’s copper tubes made came into force across Europe on 1st June 2007. Under this regulation, are installed the world Q: to a British Standard? copper (or any substance where the annual use exceeds one tonne) must over and in a huge be registered to confirm that it will be available in the future and specific variety of construction All Yorkshire’s tubes are made to national or uses will be covered. environments, so it internationally recognised standards. For the UK A: market they are made to the requirements of BS is not surprising that EN1057. Yorkshire has the BSI Kitemark Approval All substances must be • hot water heating systems, (Note: uses marked * are for we receive technical status and the symbol is engraved at regular intervals Yorkshire Medical tubes only.) pre-registered by 30th including panel heating enquiries from many along each tube. November 2008 and any systems (under floor, import or use of substances wall, overhead) diverse sources, not pre-registered will be • domestic gas and liquid ranging from merchants forbidden from 1st December fuel distribution and stockists, through How long are Yorkshire pipes 2008 until they are registered. • waste water sanitation professional installers, Q:guaranteed for? Yorkshire’s parent company • pipeline systems for KME has joined the Copper specifiers, architects distributing medical gases* and project managers, Yorkshire is confident in the long-term reliability of its Consortium initiated by products, which come with a 25 year guarantee against • air for breathing* ICA (International Copper to DIY enthusiasts and A: faults associated with manufacturing. Association) and ECI • anaesthetic gases (European Copper Institute). and vapours* members of the public. • vacuum* Yorkshire’s Technical Services Through this consortium, Department provides a free copper tubes, either plain or Can I use Yorkshire tubing for advice and information service plastic coated, will be pre-  to all purchasers and users of Q: services other than plumbing and registered for the following its products. standard uses: heating systems? In the first of a series of Tube Talk features, here are Certainly. Yorkshire’s copper tubes are highly For further information answers to some frequently versatile, durable and resistant to corrosion. They are

please visit the UK asked questions: A: often the material of choice for many other types of Government website: service, such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems, www.hse.gov.uk/reach steam services, medical gases and certain fuel and industrial gas supplies.

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4 | Tube Talk Tube Talk | 5 PROMOTIONS

Green Yorkshire’s Thomas Winterton, from Northenden development lucky in Manchester, was winner of in Hong Kong winner Yorkshire’s ‘Win a Van’ promotion. Yorkshire has secured a major contract to supply copper plumbing tube for an environmentally-friendly residential development in Hong Kong.

LOHAS Park, a brand new supplying copper tube for just outside the city. We are concept town, will be one Phase Two through its local delighted to be part of such an of the largest and greenest distributor, Brighten Building inspiring residential project.” residential developments in Materials Ltd, to plumbing LOHAS Park will offer space Hong Kong. LOHAS, which contractor ACME Sanitary and nature and includes a means “Lifestyle of Health Engineering Co Ltd. Phase Two 200,000 square-foot Central and Sustainability”, is a new comprises seven residential Park. The town has been global concept that advocates towers, each 50 storeys high. specially designed to allow sustainable, healthy living Robert Smith, Export Sales the formation of breezeways without compromising on Director, said: “This is a that will maximise airflow, quality or sophistication. major contract win for and a spacious waterfront The development, managed Yorkshire. The plans for this promenade has been designed by MTR Corporation, will be state-of-the-art community to encourage residents to go completed in phases from look amazing and will provide a outdoors for a stroll or cycle 2009 to 2015. Yorkshire is real country park environment along the waterfront. Thomas was presented with never won anything before. Ten lucky entrants received a his brand new Ford Connect I’m self-employed so this van DeWalt site radio and 1,000 230 LWB L 90 PS van by will really help my business. runners-up won a Yorkshire New office update Jack Wallace, Yorkshire’s I was especially pleased to branded thermal mug. Commercial Director, at have the van sign-written Jack Wallace said: “We are the company’s head office. with my company details, delighted with the success of Yorkshire’s new office building copper extrusions emerging Mike Daly, Manager of Plumbing and this Yorkshire promotion and is well on its way and is due from the body of the building. Thomas’s local Plumb Center Heating, courtesy of we congratulate Thomas and to be completed by the end of The effect is created with branch where he picked up Yorkshire Copper Tube. all our runners-up. The Ford the year. extensive use of KME Group’s the winning game card, was “I use Yorkshire copper tube Connect is a fantastic prize; TECU cladding products. The façade of the building has also there to congratulate him everyday as it is reliable in fact it’s one of the biggest The new security lodge has been inspired by a copper on his success. and easy to work. But this is prizes Yorkshire has ever now been completed and uses theme and is based on the Thomas spoke of his win: “I am the first time I have entered given away.” TECU Brass copper cladding. concept of a number of absolutely delighted to have a Yorkshire Copper Tube Security Lodge won this fantastic prize; I have promotion and it certainly won’t be the last!”

6 | Tube Talk Tube Talk | 7 MEET OUR Did you know? PEOPLE... opper is the most versatile and durable We are pleased to introduce you Cof all metals and has been called “man’s to two members of Yorkshire’s Technical Services Department, John eternal metal”. Ryan and Joe Lambert. The Technical Services Department offer technical ver 400 pounds of copper is found support to Yorkshire’s customers Oin the average home and is used and others within the industry. for electrical wiring, water pipes John Ryan joined and appliances. the company in 1987, after gaining a degree in ound coins are made from a mix of Metallurgy from Pcopper, nickel and zinc. the University of Newcastle. He was appointed as Technical Services Manager in 1989. er kilogramme of body weight, the John lives in Southport with his Padult body contains between 1.4 and wife and two daughters. In his 2.1mg of copper. spare time he enjoys walking and cricket, and he is a keen Manchester City FC supporter. nzymes produced by copper act as catalysts Eto help a number of body functions. Joe Lambert graduated with a degree in

(90861/10.08) Produced by ICG www.icgonline.co.uk (90861/10.08) Produced ich in copper are foods such as nuts, Chemistry from Rseeds, chickpeas, liver and oysters. Leeds University and joined Yorkshire in 1994. His first role was Technical Services Officer, before being promoted to the position of Technical Support Manager in 2004. Joe lives in Liverpool with his wife and three children, two sons and a daughter. In his spare time he enjoys listening to music, reading and watching football. Joe is a keen Everton FC supporter and regularly attends matches.

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