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Archive for January, 2010

Storage Solutions

Fri ,29/01/2010

Even storage solutions today are a bit more complex than in the old days. Today’s storage market offers an array of products from half gated drop cage palettes to tote pans and racks. One of the leading suppliers is the family run Avatan Handling equipment. Established in1989 in Middlesex, they have today become one of the leading suppliers in storage solutions in the United Kingdom.

With their storage and production facilities in Greater London and the Midlands, Avatan are able to cater for the majority of industries.  They also offer seasonal storage, used equipment and the accessories to go with it. On top of all that they also offer rentals, helping you to overcome any long or short term storage problems and without a huge outlay.

Exhibition Stands

Thu ,28/01/2010

In today’s world everything is about presentation, everything has to look fancy, everything has to look clean and crisp, appearance and first impressions account, so if you are planning on exhibiting at trade shows then you will need to do more than just a few home printed posters stuck to the supplied false wall. Exhibition stands have come a long way over the years and are just what you need to get your message across.

Tyres

Thu ,28/01/2010

One of the best ideas someone came up with was a mobile tyre fitting service, it can save you so much time and hassle. When you need as new tyre or have a puncture the worst thing about it is knowing that you will have to get up earlier to drop the car off at a garage, then either wait around or come back during your lunch break or after work.  When thinking about getting your tyres changed and using a call out service, be sure to ask about any callout charges or hidden extras.

Motorhomes

Tue ,26/01/2010

If you fancy going on holiday and want to take the kitchen sink with you then you need to invest in a motorhome.  Today’s motorhomes are a lot more advanced and luxurious then they used to be, prices can range from £9k to over £200k for some of the most luxurious models like the winnebago.

The Winnebago is probably one of the best known motorhomes and the inside looks more like a hotel suit then a caravan on the back of a bus. The top ranges come with hydraulic levelling jacks, leather interior, multi reversing cameras, surround sound, double glazing, electric awning, king size bed, the list could go on and on.

Party Products

Mon ,25/01/2010

Everyone loves a good party and these days especially with the World Wide Web there is so much choice from hats, poppers to confetti and sparklers, the list of party products could go on and on. If you want to make it something to remember then you could go the full hog and dress us as this is a great way to get people to use their imagination and I don’t just mean children, it’s great for adults as well.

Contact Lenses

Fri ,22/01/2010

The thought of intentionally sticking a small piece of plastic in my eye is not something I ever dreamed of doing that was until I visited the opticians and they suggested contact lenses. I have been wearing glasses for many years and not had any problems, yes they do get a little annoying when they slip down or get dirty and especially annoying in the rain and you do always see the frame. After the optician put the contact lenses in my eyes (I’m not sure what is worse me doing it or some stranger), they asked me to go for a walk. WOW it was as thought my eyes had suddenly been cured, other than a little annoyance from one being slightly thicker than the other they really were amazing. The down side was always putting them in, taking them out was the easy part. Unfortunately one of the contacts fell out when I blinked whilst crossing the road (great time to happen).

F1 Merchandise

Thu ,21/01/2010

The start of the formula one grand prix is one of the most exciting moments in any motor sports and a time when the racing teams will struggle and battle it out to take advantage and take any opportunity to gain position. With the season approaching now is a good time to get all of the latest F1 merchandise.

With teams like Ferrari, Brawn GP, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and of course Renault there is a lot of choice. The 2009 FIA formula one world champion was of course Jenson Button of Brawn GP. Jenson managed to win six of the first seven races and was constantly challenged by Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel and his team mate Rubens Barrichello.

Reception Furniture

Wed ,20/01/2010

They say first impressions count and that applies not just to people but organisations as well. If you walk into a company’s reception and they have a stained and torn carpet with a desk which is no more than a bit of wood with some metal legs then your impressions is not going to be good. Reception furniture should portray the company image just as much as the staff. You want your clients to walk in and see that you are professional.  Today’s reception furniture comes in all sorts of shapes and styles from the traditional to contemporary, wood veneer or melamine finishes.

Avatar banned in China

Tue ,19/01/2010

Once again the Chinese government are trying to control its citizens and not allow any freedom within its country. They have now banned the film Avatar, despite it making £47 million, however the government has fears that it may cause political unrest.

It is the state run Chinese film group that believe the films plot is too close to issues in the country. That is issues caused by the government because they have been evicting people from their homes to make room for all the high-rise buildings. On top of that the Chinese government are annoyed that the success of the foreign film is taking too much of a market share from their own domestic movies.

Dog Clothes

Mon ,18/01/2010

In the weird and wonderful world we live in it would seem that clothing is not just for us human beings. If you pooch is wearing last season’s clothes then you need to start shopping for the latest fashion, that’s the latest fashion in the world of dog clothes. You would be surprised at the vast range you can now buy to keep spot in league with Britney Spears.

From Santa outfits, raincoats, sweaters and fleeces and then the more bizarre handbags, baby rompers and witch hats. If you ever fancied dressing your dog up to look like Rambo then you can even get army dog clothes from camouflage base jackets, camouflage baseball cap and camouflage hoodie, all that is missing is the gas mask.