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Builders and decorators using clear, unlabelled adhesive films to protect surfaces, floors and windows may be causing themselves more problems than they solve.
In recent years both builders and decorators have recognised the advantages – in both safety and effectiveness – of using self-adhesive plastic films instead of dust-sheets or plastic sheeting to protect working areas from dirt and damage. The material offers a leak-proof, slip-resistant skin which can be quickly removed after use, greatly reducing clean-up time.
You can now purchase all Packexe Protection films directly from us, with next day delivery.
For orders under 4 rolls please visit www.packnmove.co.uk, for all other orders contact us direct on +44 (0) 1392 438191”
The distributor for Packexe SMASH in Japan, Akao & Co Ltd attended the Security & Safety Trade Expo (RISCON TOKYO) on the 19th – 21st October. Akao & Co Ltd received a positive evaluation from their demonstrations.
The total amount of visitors RISCON received were 63,274, a fantastic number to promote and build awareness of Packexe SMASH.
Packexe, the film innovator has recently moved into the artistic realms.
Ludwika Ogorzelec, an internationally known artist purchased a large quantity of Packexe film for use in her Space Crystallization Cycle Project, displayed at Exeter Castle.
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Additional images of the Space Crystallization Cycle Project can be seen at:
For further information please contact sales@packexe.co.uk
Andrew Orchard has just returned from a trip to Italy, providing a demonstration of Packexe SMASH to our Italian distributor and to their local Fire Service, FF Brixen.
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Packexe SMASH can be seen in five videos from N.A.V.R.C. 2010 on The Battalion TV, visit http://thebattalion.tv/webisodes/international/calgary. Packexe SMASH is featured in the introduction of each video, to see Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue service using Packexe SMASH watch Video One. To see the Calgary Fire Department using Packexe SMASH watch Video Two.
A demonstration of Packexe SMASH is also available on the website, visit http://thebattalion.tv/videos/demos. The Battalion TV is produced by Tule Fog Production LLC, with each webisode having the look and feel of a fully produced episodic series for television.
We had a fantastic time at the UK Rescue Challenge, congratulations to all the winners. Special congratulations to the Royal Berkshire Rescue Team as they came First in all the categories under the Extrication Challenge, with Avon Fire & Rescue awarded Second and Central Scotland awarded Third. What makes their win even more special to us is that they were one of many who used Packexe SMASH!
It was fantastic to hear that Packexe SMASH was used within the 2011 Technical Rescue Challenge in Zirl last month. The images below clearly present Packexe SMASH in action:
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Students who attended the ‘Hands on Training Class’ at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, USA on the 19th – 23rd July, tested and compared Duct Tape to Packexe SMASH while breaking a window of a car. The results are significant!
Packexe SMASH being used during an extrication training session at an Advanced Part 1 class in Logans Ferry Heights, Pennsylvania on Sunday 11th September 2011
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The Packexe SMASH Team are counting down the days to the UK Rescue Challenge.
We would like to encourage those of you that are attending this fantastic event to visit us, we will be located on stand 40. It will be a pleasure to meet and catch up with you, we will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
We will also be conducting a demonstration at the ‘Demo Pit Area’ look out for the times!
Finally, we would like to wish good luck to all the teams taking part.
Jason, a member of our Warehouse Team travelled to France a couple of weeks ago in a Packexe car. During his journey to Rouen, Jason looked in the rear view mirror and saw a Police car with flashing lights. Jason’s mind was going over time (am I speeding? am I on the wrong side of the road?) so he pulled over out of his way. However the Police car did not pass Jason, instead it pulled in behind him. By this point Jason is panicking (is it all the cheap fags and booze I got in the trunk!). The Policeman got out of his car approached Jason and said:
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If you spot the spelling mistake in the t-shirt, let us know NOW!
The winner will be chosen at random.
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The closing date is the 31st August 2011…so HURRY!
The footage presents Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service using Packexe SMASH during an extrication at a road traffic collision. The footage clearly demonstrates that Packexe SMASH holds glass in place when vehicle doors are removed by hydraulic equipment. The two vehicle doors are placed on the side of the road, clearly showing Packexe SMASH.
It was great to see Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue using Packexe SMASH as they were the first UK Fire Service to take it operational.
Traffic Cops is a documentary series about the British traffic police. If you come across future video or TV clips of Packexe SMASH, please let us know we would love to watch them.
If you would like to watch this footage, please click on the link and forward to 6 minutes and 49 seconds (please note that the footage will only be available until the 11th August).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0133lxv/Traffic_Cops_One_Thing_Leads_to_Another/
Packexe SMASH had a great time at the Australasian & World Road Crash Rescue Challenges. We would like to congratulate all the teams who participated with special congratulations to the overall champions:
- Trauma Champions - CFA Werribee
- Australasian Champions - CFA Werribee
- World Champions - Royal Berkshire
The presence of Packexe SMASH was fantastic, it was great seeing so many people walking around wearing Packexe SMASH jackets.
The video footage below demonstrates Packexe SMASH in action.
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Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade uses Packexe SMASH to remove the back window and side window of the vehicle in one piece. The team pushed the side window into the vehicle, we would recommend pushing the window out of the vehicle. |
South Australian State Emergency Service using Packexe SMASH to strengthen the glass in the back and side window of the vehicle. |
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Morrinsville Crash Rescue Team uses Packexe SMASH to hold the glass in place on one side of the vehicle and to safely remove glass as piece on the other side of the vehicle to gain access to the victim. |
The use of Packexe SMASH goes further, states Malcolm Freemantle, Equipment Officer and Procurement, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, “From a simple emergency release of a child or animal from a car to the removal of large skylights for ventilation at major fires, Packexe SMASH is the right tool to use to reduce risk and injury".
Packexe Ltd, CEO, Andrew Orchard says “Packexe was very pleased to go through and complete the procurement procedure with Hampshire Fire & Rescue. Every fire fighter will be trained to use Packexe SMASH to allow the product to perform at its best. Getting Packexe SMASH to all scenes the Fire & Rescue service attends will create further proof of where Packexe SMASH can be utilised for the maximum benefit.” Andrew continues by saying, “a large order from a world-leading Fire and Rescue Service, demonstrates the importance of Packexe SMASH and Glass Management.”
If you would like information on Packexe SMASH or assistance through the procurement procedure, please contact us. We are happy to help.
With Packexe SMASH now in service in over 20 countries including Germany, USA, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Canada, the representation and position of Packexe SMASH is becoming stronger and stronger.
Would you like to discuss Packexe SMASH? please contact us for further information.
Look out for a Packexe SMASH advert and article in the Fire Magazine entitled ‘Hampshire Fire & Rescue, All front-line appliances will soon contain Packexe SMASH’. Malcolm Freemantle, Equipment Officer and Procurement, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, says: "The time factors relating to vehicle preparation at RTCs prior to cutting operations can now be significantly reduced due to the new protocols adopted by Hampshire with the introduction of Packexe SMASH. Time is a crucial factor in tackling RTCs." Malcolm continues by saying, "The product allows our staff far more flexibility in the dynamic risk assessment of glass at RTCs, allowing us to take into account vehicle orientation and casualty position".
If you have any questions or thoughts in relation to ‘the tool’ for glass management please contact us.
David Pease, an editor for the magazine, has conducted a review of Packexe SMASH which you can see in the Summer Edition, including a new designed full page advert. The main focus of this edition is to follow up on the North America Auto Extrication Competition, that took place at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in June 2011, which Packexe SMASH had a very strong presence at!
http://www.carolinafirejournal.com/articles/current-issue/issue-26-1-summer-2011.aspx
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service was part of a special event highlighting the dangers of driving and drinking on the 24th June 2011. To demonstrate the effects of a collision, they covered the windows of a vehicle with Packexe SMASH before dropping it from a crane, over 30 feet onto concrete.
To view how Packexe SMASH strengthened the glass and held it in place during this high impact, please see the You Tube footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dFPrdI0Rs
Look out for our latest advert and editorial in the next International Fire Buyer magazine!
If you have any questions or thoughts in relation to ‘the tool’ for glass management please contact us.
14th – 17th July, 2011 - Wellington, New Zealand
We are counting down the days for the Australasian & World Road Crash Rescue Challenges. Andrew Orchard, CEO, Packexe Ltd says: “I am looking forward to attending this fantastic, well organised challenge. We attended this event last year and the reaction we received of Packexe SMASH was incredible.” As well as having a display space for Packexe SMASH, we will also be presenting to all the teams (from both the World and Australasian Challenges) at the Learning Symposium on Thursday 14th July.
We would like to encourage those of you that are attending this fantastic event to visit us. It will be a pleasure to meet and catch up with you.
Alternatively if you have an interest in Packexe SMASH please do visit us and we will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
Finally, we would like to wish good luck to all the teams taking part.
6th – 7th July, The Fire Service College, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK
Attending the Ambulex event provided us a great opportunity to talk to individuals from the UK Ambulance Service. The interest and feedback of Packexe SMASH was fantastic, it was great to hear that some Ambulance Services around the UK have seen the product in action with their local Fire and Rescue Service. We also found it a great opportunity to observe and receive updates of what is happening within this emergency service.
In addition to the actual event, the location was perfect for Packexe SMASH. Being at The Fire Service College in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire gave us the opportunity to catch up with and talk to Fire Fighters around the world for example Dubai and Holland, who are currently on a course at the College.
Junkyard Dog Industries presented all their products including their new edition, Packexe SMASH, The Time Critical Glass Management System to a New York crowd.
Air-Care, Inc. hosted an extrication demonstration at the Eastern Shore Fire Training Center in Melfa, Virginia, USA. Participants learned new techniques from Air-Care, Inc and Junkyard Dog Industries who also participated.
Demonstrations of Packexe SMASH took with attendees having a go too.
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The Packexe SMASH Team would like to wish Good Luck to all the teams taking part of the South Wales Challenge on Saturday. Let’s hope it’s nice weather for you all!
The Packexe SMASH Team had a fantastic time in Myrtle Beach. In total there was 18 Teams competing and we would like to say congratulations to Mississaugua Ontario Canada who came first, Team Ottowa who came second and Team West Palm Beach who come in third place.
The video footage below demonstrates Packexe SMASH in action.
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Packexe SMASH being used to strengthen glass and securing broken glass during a live extrication challenge. |
A lady who attended demonstrates how easy Packexe SMASH is to use. |
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A demonstration of how Packexe SMASH strengthens and secures glass, preventing debris and glass shards causing a further hazard. |
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
8th – 10th June
Teams come from all over the world for this event and the competition is expected to include teams from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Canada and the United States. This year, teams will need to complete three scenarios, one including a 10 minute time limit.
The Packexe SMASH booth is positioned next to the location of the ‘Rapid’ scenario. We would like to welcome everyone to our booth to view the Packexe SMASH Protocol for glass management.
“If you had the opportunity to use Packexe SMASH at any of the challenges so far in 2011, for example the West Midlands Challenge, Irish Nationals and the Scottish Challenge please feel free to leave comments on our Facebook, Twitter and blog pages….we welcome your feedback, stories and experiences so let us know how you got on.
We are continuing our expedition with the next major visits to the USA in June and Australia in July, so watch this space for updates!
ESI Equipment Inc, cover Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and West Virginia, demonstrated at the Harrisburg Fire Expo. It was their first public showing of Packexe SMASH and as you can see from the pictures it was a success.
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Demonstrations of Packexe SMASH are taking place at the Scottish Challenge, with the ability to view the product in full use. Packexe SMASH will be available in both RTC pits to allow the teams competing to manage the glass safely resulting in streamlining the extrication process.
Andrew Orchard (CEO) visited the North American Vehicle Rescue Association in Florida this week. This non-profit training organisation teaches over 500 students a year. Andrew introduced Packexe SMASH and provided the necessary training.
“The North American approach to glass management has now taken a step forward with the NAVRA Instructors now fully on board with Packexe SMASH. It was a delight working with such a commanded and focused organisation.” Andrew Orchard, CEO, Packexe Ltd
Visit us in Hall 3, Stand K3
16th – 19th May, National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham
Come and meet the Packexe SMASH Team at the UK’s largest, dedicated fire safety event. We would like to welcome everyone to our stand to view the Packexe Protocol for glass management.
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A new series of ITV's 60 Minute Makeover has started. ITV1 every week day at 2.00 pm
Come and watch Packexe Protection Films in action.
Andrew Orchard, CEO, Packexe Ltd, has returned from a glorious trip to North Carolina, demonstrating how Packexe SMASH® can be used for extrication and high rise entry into a building.
Visit us on booth number 9841
24th - 26th March, Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
The Packexe SMASH® team would like to encourage those of you that are attending this fantastic event to visit us. It will be a pleasure to meet and catch up with you to see how you are getting on with Packexe SMASH®.
Alternatively if you have an interest in Packexe SMASH® please do visit us and we will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Packexe SMASH® Team
Packexe SMASH® is in three publicatinos for the start of 2011, have you seen them?
SMASH® is proudly on the front cover of Fire Times and Fire & Rescue magazine for the February and March issues. A three page editorial and advert can also be seen in International Fire Buyer.
Our message to you...Is the Packexe protocol transforming Glass Management FOREVER!
Trials of Packexe SMASH® are now being conducted by the Metropolitan Police in London and currently being looked at by the Ambulance Service of the UK. Once the trials have demonstrated a successful result, it will create a precedent allowing all emergency services across the world to see how Packexe SMASH® can be used in all areas.
If you have any questions or thoughts in relation to ‘the tool’ for glass management please contact us.
Packexe SMASH Team visited the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service yesterday, Thank you for the warm welcome.
Packexe SMASH was available in two pits for the West Midlands Challenge, giving competitors the chance to use Packexe SMASH for their glass management. Two teams used SMASH as a result, Hampshire and Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue. As well as SMASH being used in practice, demostrations also took place, resulting in a very good day for Packexe SMASH.
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The winners of the day were all presented with trophies sponsored by Packexe SMASH.
The SMASH Team are looking forward to attending the West Midlands Regional Challenge tomorrow. We will be demonstrating Packexe SMASH, the glass management protocol. If you are attending, please stop by and say hello.
The beginning of 2011 saw Packexe successfully exhibiting their Self-Adhesive Protection film range at one of the largest international flooring exhibitions.
