http://www.packexe.co.uk/index.php/tools/blocks/page_list/rss?bID=1236&cID=305&arHandle=main_text http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2013/5/15/extrication-training-japan/ Wed, 15 May 2013 16:36:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2013/5/14/introducing-packexe-sharpswrap/ Tue, 14 May 2013 11:02:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2013/4/29/ukro-hampshire-southern-area-regional-extrication-trauma-challenge/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2013/4/29/packexe-glass-protector/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:02:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2013/3/26/packexe-smash-show-italy/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2013/1/31/packexe-smash-taiwan/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:25:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/10/31/world-rescue-challenge-website-news-and-events-section-30101/ Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:11:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/9/25/worlds-longest-roof-flap/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:00:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/9/25/packexe-smash-product-review-boron-extrication/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:25:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/9/14/emergency-rescue-competition-global-maritimes/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:30:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/9/11/kofler-fahrzeugbau-italy-sept-2012/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:48:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/7/11/exeter-cathedral-time-lapse-video-building-of-the-carpet-of-flow/   ... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:33:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/7/10/majesty-flower-festival-at-exeter-cathedral/ Today we have being helping our friends at Exeter Cathedral laying Packexe Protection film to protect their floor from water damage.We have provided protection for the floral carpet which is 100 ft long carpet of flowers will run from the Great West Door to the Transept. For more information on the Majesty Flower Festival please visit Exeter Cathedral website ... Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:09:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/6/28/royal-berkshire-fire-rescue-using-packexe-smash/ RBFRS training rapid entry using Packexe SMASH   ... Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:16:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/5/22/spanish-national-rescue-challenge-encuentro-nacional-de-rescate-/ Incipresa, the Packexe SMASH distributor in Spain, is supporting the Spanish National rescue Challenge in Toledo organised by APRAT.  Teams taking part in the competition will attend training seminars on the use of the Packexe SMASH emergency glass management system, and Andrew Orchard, CEO of Packexe will give an introductory presentation at the pre-Challenge meeting.   Event details   The teams who take part in events of this kind around the world represent the élite of world technical rescue.  Previous national and international champions have done much to integrate the use of Packexe SMASH into standard rescue procedures, recognising the major contribution of effective glass management to the safety and speed of vehicle extrication.... Tue, 22 May 2012 14:59:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/5/1/no-more-cleaning-windows/ Calling all plasterers!  How long do you regularly spend at the end of a job – internal plastering or external rendering – scraping plaster splashes off windows? No need to.  Packexe Glass & Glazing protection film can be quickly applied to both glass and window-frames before you start.  It’s perforated every 4 inches, so you don’t need a cutter of any kind.  Just tear it off to leave a neat, square edge. And when you’ve finished it takes seconds to remove, leaving the windows as clean as when you started.  Cleaning time: zero.  Packexe Glass & Glazing covering the window and frame  Packexe Glass & glazing protecting the front door.  After plastering the ceiling, plaster splashes are on the glass & glazing. When the film is removed all plaster is removed. Excess splashes which would of taken time to clean, are on the film not the window. ... Tue, 01 May 2012 12:23:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/3/9/navra-demonstrating-packexe-smash/ NAVRA shows off how effective Packexe SMASH is:   ... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:56:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2012/1/4/packexe-protection-film-allows-you-to-re-plaster-walls-and-ceili/ If fitted carpets are taken up for interior renovation or decoration, they never go back down as neatly as before.  And removal and re-laying take time and cost money.  But Packexe Carpet self-adhesive protection film (look for the red printing on the film) creates a strong, leak-proof protective layer, which prevents plaster splashes from coming into contact with householders’ treasured carpets.     It is quick and easy to lay and sticks securely to carpet edges to prevent leakage.  What is more, it provides a safe, slip-resistant surface for plasterers to work on.   Once the work is finished, leave the plaster to dry, then simply peel the film away, working from the edges towards the middle, so that the splashed plaster and any other debris are safely wrapped inside a plastic parcel, revealing a spotless carpet underneath.   The plasterer can move quickly on to his next job without unnecessary clean-up time, and the householder is impressed and pleased with the professionalism of the work.... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:59:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/12/16/packexe-are-on-twitter-and-facebook/ We are now blogging on Twitter and Facebook. Come and Follow us on Twitteror like us on Facebook We have a competition at the moment on Twitter as soon as we get 200 followers we are giving away a prize Good Luck and look forward to tweeting with you all... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:28:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/12/15/clear-protection-films-solution-or-problem/ 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.     However, in response to this demand, a number of supposedly all-purpose self-adhesive films have come on the market, which can create a new set of problems for the user.   When it comes to protection, no two surfaces are exactly the same, and protection films have to reflect these differences.  For a film to stick securely to carpet, for example, it needs a fairly strong adhesive to cope with the relatively poor contact between film and surface.  A low-tack film will slip in much the same way as a dust sheet, exposing gaps and causing trip hazards.   On the other hand, if a carpet-strength film is applied to a window, after a day or two of sunshine adhesive will transfer to the glass causing a clean-up job probably more difficult than the one the film was there to prevent.  Much the same effect – with yet more costly consequences – can happen with expensive, newly-laid wood-block floors.   Any adhesive film will eventually transfer some of its adhesive to the surface it is designed to protect.  This process can take days or months, depending on the quality of the film.  With clear, unlabelled “all-purpose” film the user has no idea how long he can leave it in place before this happens.  And other important factors such as slip-resistance and fire-retardance are equally uncertain when the film is supplied as an anonymous unlabelled roll on the builders’ merchant’s shelf.   To avoid these problems, builders and decorators should look for surface-specific self-adhesive films from reputable branded manufacturers which: Are clearly printed with the manufacturer’s name Are clearly printed (and ideally colour-coded as well) with the surface type for which they are designed Give clear guidance on the maximum length of time they can be used Have slip-resistance, fire-retardance and other data on the packaging and labelling.   For the merchant, the obvious advantage of stocking a reputable brand of protection film, as opposed to the apparently cheaper unbranded alternative, is the confidence that it will do the job it is designed for without come-backs from the customer.  Result: more repeat orders and greater long-term profitability.   There is no doubt that self-adhesive protection film is the future of professional surface protection, and, with the right precautions, it can save hours of costly cleaning up and making good.  But apparent up-front savings from cheap unbranded films can cause unwelcome extra expense down the line, not to mention customer dissatisfaction.  There is no such thing as an all-purpose protection film.... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:22:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/11/11/new-ways-to-purchase-packexe-protection-films/ 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”... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:28:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/11/1/packexe-smash-in-tokyo/ 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.... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:49:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/10/28/unique-uses-of-packexe-films/ 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.   Additional images of the Space Crystallization Cycle Project can be seen at: http://picasaweb.google.com/118164597937551998703/FromSpaceCrystallizationCycle?gsessionid=WprRjY39t61sLn7gbII8Tg#5666402860317532178   For further information please contact sales@packexe.co.uk... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:49:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/10/25/packexe-ceo-andrew-orchard-trip-to-italy/ 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.     ... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:34:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/10/6/packexe-smash-as-seen-on-the-battalion-tv/ 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.  ... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:16:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/10/4/uk-rescue-challenge-2011/ 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! // // // // ... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:10:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/9/30/technical-rescue-event-zirl-16th-17th-september-2011/ 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:  ... Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:15:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/9/19/packexe-smash-vs-duct-tape-by-junkyard-dog-industries/ 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! ... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:11:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/9/15/packexe-smash-in-pennsylvania-usa/ 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 ... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:44:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/9/15/uk-rescue-challenge-2011/ 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.... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:15:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/8/31/packexe-and-a-french-policeman/ 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:     Policeman “PACKEXE” Jason “YES” Policeman “PACKEXE SMASH” Jason “YES” Policeman “MY BROTHER IS A FIREMAN, HE’S TOLD ME ABOUT SMASH, IT’S FANTASTIC!” Jason then spent the next 10-15 minutes talking to him about the product and then continued on his way! Phew he didn’t ask to look in the trunk thought Jason!   Just another day in the life of Packexe SMASH! ... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:26:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/8/9/fancy-yourself-in-a-packexe-smash-jacket/ If you spot the spelling mistake in the t-shirt, let us know NOW! The winner will be chosen at random. The closing date is the 31st August 2011…so HURRY! ... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:03:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/8/5/did-you-see-packexe-smash-on-tv-last-night-4th-august-2011/   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 UK Fire and Rescue Service that helped us create the product.   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/   ... Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:21:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/24/282/ 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. // 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. // 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.     ... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:11:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/22/packexe-smash-a-multi-usage-time-critical-glass-management-tool/ 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".  ... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:59:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/22/a-message-from-andrew-orchard-ceo-packexe-ltd/ 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.... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:58:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/20/packexe-smash-has-changed-the-way-glass-is-managed-worldwide/ 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.... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:12:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/19/fire-magazine-julyaugust-issue-2011/ 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.... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:24:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/19/carolina-fire-rescue-ems-journal-usa-summer-edition/ 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 ... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:23:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/14/north-yorkshire-fire-and-rescue-service-use-packexe-smash-at-a-c/ 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... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:28:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/13/international-fire-buyer-junejuly-issue-2011/ 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.... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:15:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/8/australasian-and-world-road-crash-rescue-challenges-2011/ 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.   ... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:03:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/7/8/packexe-smash-returns-from-ambulex/ 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.   ... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:01:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/6/21/new-york-fire-chiefs-show-turning-stone-casino-in-verona-new-yor/ Junkyard Dog Industries presented all their products including their new edition, Packexe SMASH, The Time Critical Glass Management System to a New York crowd. ... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:55:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/6/15/air-care-inc-extrication-demonstration-4th-june-2011/ 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.    ... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:32:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/6/14/south-wales-challenge-18th-june-2011/ 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!... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:49:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/6/14/packexe-smash-returns-from-the-north-america-auto-extrication-co/ 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. // // //   ... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:49:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/6/2/a-packexe-smash-presence-at-the-international-auto-extrication-c/ 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.  ... Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:04:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/6/1/lets-talk-about-packexe-smash/ “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! ... Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:33:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/5/26/esis-extrication-boulevard-harrisburg-fire-expo-20th-22nd-may/ 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.    ... Thu, 26 May 2011 10:39:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/5/28/packexe-smash-live-at-the-scottish-rtc-and-trauma-rescue-challen/ 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. ... Tue, 24 May 2011 09:26:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/5/5/packexe-smash-meets-the-north-american-vehicle-rescue-associatio/ 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 ... Thu, 05 May 2011 09:25:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/5/1/packexe-smash-attending-internationalfirex/ 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.  ... Sun, 01 May 2011 09:27:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/4/20/packexe-smash-being-used-in-training-with-the-victoria-state-eme/     ... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:03:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/4/15/watch-packexe-in-action-on-itv-60-minute-makeover/ A new series of ITV's 60 Minute Makeover has started. ITV1 every week day at 2.00 pm Come and watch Packexe Floor protection in action.    ... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:43:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/4/11/packexe-smash-visits-north-carolina/ 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.     The high rise entry demonstration took place on double glazed windows, presenting how versatile the product is. Andrew Orchard says “The trip was a great fact finding opportunity demonstrating the effect Packexe SMASH® has on double glazing. Each pane of glass was taken out piece by piece. The product performed perfectly."     ... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:27:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/3/22/packexe-smash-attending-fdic/ 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... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:33:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/3/17/packexe-smash-starts-the-year-with-a-publication-bang/ 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.   ... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:38:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/3/15/north-yorkshire-fire-and-rescue-service/ Packexe SMASH Team visited the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service yesterday, Thank you for the warm welcome.... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:37:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/3/7/west-midlands-challenge-2011/ 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.    The winners of the day were all presented with trophies sponsored by Packexe SMASH.... Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:17:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/3/4/packexe-smash-attending-the-west-midlands-regional-challenge/ 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.... Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2011/2/9/packexe-exhibits-at-domotex/ The beginning of 2011 saw Packexe successfully exhibiting their Self-Adhesive Protection film range at one of the largest international flooring exhibitions. With many new trends being brought forward by the industry Packexe saw the opportunity to showcase the benefits and wide range of uses of the current protection films. The stand gained lots of attention through product demonstrations, along with new point of sale material, product information and literature available for all visitors. With visitors from many different industries and from all over the world the exhibition was definitely a successful and busy way to get the New Year off to a positive start. ... Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:12:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/11/30/packexe-smash-smash-the-ash-a-second-time/ Packexe SMASH was for a second time affected by the volcanic ash cloud.  The Packexe team were supposed to be flying from Bristol to Barcelona for the Spanish National Fire & Rescue Challenge which is taking place from the 11th to the 14th May in Tarragona. The event is organised in association with APRAT the professional Spanish association for traffic accidents. There are 20 teams from around Europe participating in the extrication challenge including our very own UK based team from West Midlands.       CEO Andrew Orchard said "We couldn't believe that we got caught in the mayhem for a second time. We were actually on the aeroplane waiting to take off when all the passengers were informed that the flight had been cancelled and we all had to disembark. Yet again the team back in the office had a mad rush to find other means of transport to get us to Barcelona". Everyone at Packexe had a crazy day, but all was not lost and Packexe SMASH managed to make it to Barcelona, albeit slightly late! The team are now enjoying the Spanish sun. For further information you can visit the website and blog at www.packexesmash.com.... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:41:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/11/6/packexe-smash-in-baltimore/ //   The Packexe SMASH glass management System was used at the recent 'Hands on Training' for firemen as part of the Fire Expo in Baltimore, US. The Packexe SMASH team have built up awareness of the product through attending challenges and exhibitions all over the world and was recognized in Baltimore from their presence at the FDiC and Interschutz. The 80 plus entrants on the training program were keen to try Packexe SMASH as part of their Glass Management processes in vehicle extrication at road side collisions. We received many positive comments…..... 'Not seen anything like this before...' 'It’s neat, quick and easy...' 'It’s a better system than we currently use...'... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:06:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/11/6/packexe-ceo-andrew-orchard-interviewed-at-interschutz/ Andrew orchard being interviewed by Meabh MC Mahon for retter tv ... Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:05:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/9/4/rob-barrow-of-hampshire-extrication-team-demonstrates-packexe-sm/ Rob Barrow of Hampshire Extrication Team // ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:00:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/9/4/west-midlands-challenge-2010/ The West Midlands team use Packexe SMASH in their challenge scenario at their West Midlands regional vehicle rescue event on March 6th 2010 // ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:24:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/4/3/6th-march-a-day-full-of-challenges-for-packexe-smash/ Big news this month is that Packexe SMASH will be sponsoring 2 rescue challenges simultaneously on 6th March - the Irish National Extrication Challenge in Sligo and the West Midlands Regional Challenge. Packexe SMASH will be available for use in the challenge pits, giving all competitors the chance to use SMASH for their glass management. We will also be on hand for training opportunities throughout the day. If you are attending either challenge please drop by the demonstration stand to learn about the technology behind Packexe SMASH.   ... Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:31:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/4/3/packexe-smash-on-the-road/ February has seen us out on the road, visiting fire and rescue services up and down the country. After discussions with various brigades we have set out to demonstrate the system, giving you some initial training and the chance to try Packexe SMASH first hand. The visits have allowed firefighters to put Packexe SMASH through its paces, showing great enthusiasm to trial it and suggesting ways the product can be used in line with current processes. It is great to receive such feedback and interest. The visits have been a great success, with 4 fire and rescue services already using Packexe SMASH operationally and many regions in the final stages of evaluation Please comment below if you were at one of our visits? What are your thoughts on Packexe SMASH? We would be happy to arrange a visit/training day in your region, if this is something you are interested in please contact us.   ... Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:30:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/4/3/packexe-smash-the-world-tour-2010/ Packexe SMASH is in its second month of the 2010 Premier World Tour. The tour launched in January at the Intersec 2010 exhibition in Dubai. The show proved to be a huge success with interest from many countries across the world. The Premier World Tour will take Packexe SMASH to the Irish National Rescue Challenge, the FDiC exhibition in the USA, Spanish National Extrication Challenge organised by APRAT, the European Extrication Challenge in Austria, the Interschutz exhibition in Germany, national challenges in Australia and North America and also the World Rescue Challenge in Ireland.   ... Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:29:00 BST http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/3/10/packexe-at-irescue/ //   The Medic in our team commented that normally when he is in a vehicle he hates the glass breaking part because he gets some glass pieces in his overalls and sometimes no matter how much you cover the casualty you can still get some glass flying around, but with the Packexe on the glass he did not get any and he felt much safer as there was no glass flying around inside the vehicle. "Andrew Pitchford Deputy Controller Training and glass management specialist for the Victoria State Emergency Service, Australia" ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:13:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/3/2/packexe-ceo-andrew-orchard-radio-112/ // ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:36:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/1/1/australasian-challenge-melbourne/ Andrew Orchard packexe SMASH CEO is well on his way to Australia for the Australasian challenge in Melbourne on 23/07/10 to 27/07/10. The challenge is organised through ARRO.  Full details to the challenge is available on their website. more to follow!... Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:05:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/1/1/packexe-smash-are-on-the-road-again/ June is proving to be a very busy and successful month for Packexe SMASH not only with exhibiting at Interschutz, but with the extrication challenges we have been attending. Before we had the chance to recover from Interschutz we hit the ground running with a presence at the London, Devon and Austria Challenges. Again we received a very warm welcome from all who attended and lots of positive feedback. So thank you to all for your hospitality! If you had the opportunity to use the product at any of the challenges please feel free to leave comments on the blog….we welcome your feedback, stories and experiences so let us know how you got on.  We are continuing our tour around the world with the next major visits to Australia and the USA, so watch this space for updates! All the events we are attending both in the UK and internationally can be seen in our events diary. See you all soon! The Packexe SMASH Team.   ... Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:13:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/1/1/packexe-smash-receives-a-red-hot-welcome-in-germany/   Packexe SMASH is a time critical glass management product used within the fire & rescue industry for extrication at road traffic collisions. It supports the quick and easy rescue of the passengers as the film reduces the risk of the glass breaking, also allowing fire fighters to remove the glass quickly and in one piece. Packexe SMASH is going from strength to strength and the most recent show, Interschutz 2010 turned out to be an extremely successful exhibition for them. The fire and rescue exhibition takes place every five years in Germany and this year it had 1350 exhibitors from 46 countries. The show experienced a heat wave with temperatures in Leipzig reaching 34°C in the shade! However, visitors still ventured to the stands and visitor statistics were predicted to total a dramatic 125,000. Packexe SMASH kick started the show with daily live demonstrations in the outside showground. Fire Fighters from Leipzig used Packexe SMASH during a full extrication exercise, showing Packexe SMASH's performance under several different scenarios including wet conditions.   The demonstrators showed how glass can be left in place during extrication or broken and removed in one piece with the application of Packexe SMASH. Packexe were pleased to welcome friends from extrication challenges across the world onto the stand alongside new enquiries from throughout Europe,  North America, South America, Australasia, Africa the Far East and Asia. Interest in the Packexe SMASH stand not only came from fire fighters and distributors from a across the globe but also television crews interested in the latest innovation. The interview between Retter television and Andrew Orchard, CEO of Packexe, can be seen at www.interschutz.retter.tv. CEO Andrew Orchard said "The reception in Germany was fantastic, and as we expected the product was very well received. The show is only every five years and the visitors expect to see new innovative products that will enable them to improve the extrication process. At Packexe SMASH we pride ourselves on innovation and producing products that will enable the highest standard of protection with an undisputed and unmatched ease of use and we certainly gave them an innovation that opened their eyes to new forms of glass management. The show proved to be a great success for Packexe SMASH and we have generated a lot of awareness both with potential distributors and end users". Packexe worked with UK Fire Stations for two and half years testing and developing products that will enable them to improve and speed up extrication at road side collisions. Packexe SMASH has since been launched globally through the UK Fire & Rescue Show, FDiC and Interschutz 2010. The company have also sponsored many international Fire & Rescue Challenges to generate awareness of the product and to give the fire fighters the opportunity to have hands on experience with the product in real life scenarios.... Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:07:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/1/1/packexe-smash-sponsor-south-wales-regional-challenge/ The Packexe SMASH team sponsored the South Wales Regional Challenge that took place on the 8th May 2010. The rain managed to hold off and an enjoyable day was had by all. There was lots of interest in Packexe SMASH and the Hampshire and London teams used the product in the challenge pits as it was ideal for their particular scenarios. The teams did very well and Bridgend won the South Wales Challenge, successfully getting the casualty out of a very difficult scenario within the 20 minutes challenge time, so well done Bridgend. Hampshire, won the guest team section, they put Packexe to good use after receiving a tricky scenario with a window filled Ford Galaxy.       Packexe team member, Abigail Hart said "It was good to see Packexe SMASH being put to good use. We had a lot of interest on the day and the teams learnt quickly how to apply the film. If used correctly Pacxkexe SMASH can make certain scenarios much safer and the extrication process quicker and easier".   The Packexe SMASH team would like to thank the South Wales Fire and Rescue for their hospitality and lovely food!     ... Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:02:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/1/1/south-wales-interstation-challenge/ Hampshire Fire and Rescue Extrication Team using Packexe SMASH at the South Wales Interstation Challenge // ... Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:56:00 GMT http://www.packexe.co.uk/blog/2010/1/1/for-every-ash-cloud-there-is-a-silver-lining/ Packexe risked losing a large amount from the Icelandic volcano ash cloud. Absent members of staff were turning out to be the least of their worries.  Packexe SMASH® is a time critical glass management product that is used within the fire & rescue industry for extrication at road side collisions. It supports the quick and easy rescue of the passengers as the film reduces the risk of the glass breaking and allows the fire fighters to remove the glass in one piece.   It was due to be launched to the American market at the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis this week. The Packexe team, were supposed to be flying out to exhibit at the four day conference. However due to the halt on all flights there was the possibility that what should be Packexe SMASH® would actually be an 18sqm empty space at the world's largest fire-fighter training conference and exhibition. CEO Andrew Orchard said "We had our trusty associate Jeff Coffey in the USA. He is the team captain of the Fort Lewis extrication team that deals with the safe rescue of passengers in road side accidents. He is an ideal man to have as an ambassador for Packexe, but the logistics of setting up the stand on his own was just too much. We risked losing drastically if we were unable to attend the exhibition, not only the money invested in all of the preparations and marketing material, but in the volume of business and awareness we would miss out on by not exhibiting". However, all was not lost and their stranded staff member Neil Cocks, has flown in to save the day. Neil was stuck in Hawaii after what was supposed to be a two week holiday. With flights still running in the USA Packexe were able to arrange a flight from Hawaii to Indianapolis in plenty of time to prepare for the show, not only rescuing Neil from an expensive extended holiday, but allowing Packexe to continue and exhibit at what is going to be an exciting and successful exhibition.   For further information you can visit the website and blog at www.packexesmash.com.... Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:46:00 GMT