edie – Latest News Items

WOBO thanks edie for some of their news updates. Almost 80% of farms in England do not have solar panels installed but, if they did, they could reap significant financial benefits by avoiding high gas prices and generating additional revenue streams, a new analysis has...

WOBO Secretary/Treasurer Majed Dabdoub – 2022 Educator of the Year

WOBO applauds the activities of its Secretary Majed Dabdoub, in the promotion, education and support for public health and safety. One of WOBO’s prime goals is the promotion and development of Public Safety initiatives, a key factor is the development and promotion of codes to...

Renewable Energy: H2B2 and PowiDian Create Hydrogen-Based Energy System for Dutch Hospital

Energy developments put into practice. H2B2, a global technology company in the hydrogen energy sector, and PowiDian, a French technology company with expertise in hydrogen system integration, are collaborating to provide the future Rijnstate hospital in Elst (The Netherlands) with a system that will enable...

Atome announce biggest green hydrogen and ammonia project in Latin America

WOBO thanks Renewable Energy for their links to developments taking place within the energy market. Green hydrogen and ammonia production company Atome Energy has announced the expansion of its flagship green ammonia production project in Villeta, Paraguay from 60 MW to 120 MW, which will...

Insurer Zurich issues warning over “dramatic spike” in warehouse fires

WOBO notes the concerns raised by Zurich. ZURICH UK is calling for compulsory sprinkler installations in warehouses as retailers hit their busiest time of the year. According to research and analysis conducted by the insurer, the number of warehouse and bulk storage fires has soared...

UK: Government launches pilot scheme for medium-rise buildings requiring fire safety remediation measures

WOBO thanks James Moore Editor of IFSEC Global for his link to the government scheme. The Government has launched a pilot scheme for medium-rise buildings in England – those between 11-18 metres – which will provide funding for the remediation or mitigation of fire safety risks...

UKCA webinar: What all manufacturers and users need to know in 2023

WOBO appreciates the support BBA provides to its members and fellow professionals. Post-Brexit, the United Kingdom now has its own regulatory framework for goods. From January 2023, manufacturers that have or want to introduce products into the UK market will need a UK Conformity Assessment...

Australia: ABCB News and Developments

WOBO Governor David Gibson thanks Gary for his update in respect of developments of ABCB in Australia. This is the first of a new series of messages from Gary Rake to help share information about the work of the ABCB. These regular messages will focus...

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