Haldex Concentric will be exhibiting a number of new fuel-efficient technologies in hydraulics and diesel engine pumps both on its own stand B21 in Hall 13 and on the Haldex group stand C03 in Hall 26 at IAA 2010 in Hanover from 23 to 30 September.

The Haldex Concentric stand will highlight five major innovations: the EMS hydraulic hybrid system, Concentric variable flow oil and coolant pumps, Varivent EGR regulation technology and the Alfdex centrifugal oil mist separator. All offer major environmental benefits for the next generation of engines and platforms. This takes the form of fuel economy in the first four and improved emissions in the case of Alfdex.

Haldex Concentric is already developing variable flow pumps for the Euro 6 engines of three leading truck manufacturers as well as a further three projects in the USA. Variable flow oil and coolant pumps are both designed to match fluid flow to the engine's real requirement at every point of the cycle rather than providing a constant flow irrespective of the actual demand. In an engine where both Haldex Concentric variable coolant and oil pumps are fitted, fuel savings can reach as much as 5%; meeting legislative and environmental requirements, and enhancing the performance of the engine.

In addition, the stand will feature a full range of Haldex hydraulic pumps, motors, fan drives and power packs as well as Concentric diesel engine pumps and integrated front cover assemblies.

From daily vehicle check pads to the latest tacho analysis software, Shopfta has been setting the standard for essential and leading-edge safety and compliance products for 40 years. To celebrate four dynamic decades, the prices of some of Shopfta's most popular items will be slashed by 40 per cent, for other items it will be as if 40 years of inflation never happened.

From the beginning of September until the end of the year, the prices of tachograph charts and tally rolls - unavailable in the '70s - will be slashed by 40 per cent and various items from Shopfta's extensive catalogue will be priced as if frozen in the '70s. For example, a pack of ten Weekly Driver's Record Books will cost a mere £1.50 (or 30 Shillings). All items will be subject to restrictions.

Sam Law, Head of Shopfta, said:
"From the introduction of compulsory drivers' records books to the digital tachograph, Shopfta has spent four decades responding to industry's needs by providing transport operators with a one stop shop for quality supplies. What better way to celebrate 40 years at the top and to say thank you to our loyal customers than to roll the prices back to the age of the space hopper and spangles."

Shopfta's product range has moved with the times and now includes over 600 items which may be ordered online, by phone or by post.

Law concluded:
"Where record books, clipboards and posters were once the mainstay of Shopfta we now provide sophisticated digital solutions, downloading equipment and tacho reporting software to reflect a more demanding, high-tech age.

"Despite an ever evolving product range, the values that Shopfta has been built on remain; and customers will still get the same warm, informed and efficient response that we are known for. Furthermore, for four months they will also enjoy some extra tremendous bargains."

Severnside Recycling, a leading recycling and waste management company, has joined forces with Envar, an innovative resource management organisation, to develop alternative outlets for waste produced during the paper making process. Severnside and its parent company, DS Smith Plc, which includes St Regis, have a no-landfill ethos, so finding new uses for waste such as paper sludge is vital in supporting their own environmental objectives.

Envar specialises in the recycling of organic wastes. This partnership will see de-inked paper sludge from St Regis' Hollins Mill in Darwen, Blackburn, being used for a range of applications including animal bedding, land restoration and agricultural fertiliser.

"De-inked paper sludge offers a number of different recycling options," said Andrew Urquhart, development director, at Envar. "The paper crumb from the mills is ideal as a bedding product as it has low moisture content and no odour, offering farmers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to intensively farmed hay and straw. Furthermore, paper sludge contains excellent organic matter, provides plant nutrients and can be used in restoration projects as an ingredient in manufactured soil helping to grow new trees and providing a complete closed loop when the trees are harvested to produce paper."

"We're delighted to be working with Severnside to deliver innovative and sustainable uses for the waste from DS Smith Plc's manufacturing processes, helping to meet the company's objectives for sustainable waste management," Urquhart adds.

Envar will handle around 26,000 tonnes of paper sludge from Hollins Mill. Not only does Envar find new uses for organic wastes, it also focuses on using the materials locally, reducing road miles, carbon emissions and helping local communities be more sustainable.

Mathew Prosser, commercial director for Severnside, comments: "Envar is able to offer some interesting solutions which are seeing the waste from our companies' mills being put to excellent reuse. With our own clients, we pride ourselves on developing innovative solutions to avoid landfill, so working with Envar means that we can ensure that our own waste practices are just as sustainable."

Before working with Envar, the waste from the Hollins Mill was spread on farm land as an organic fertiliser, but the partnership with Envar means that the waste can go to a wider range of uses. The paper sludge from St Regis and DS Smith's other mills continues to be used on local farm land.

Many companies are falling fowl of pollution regulations according to the MD of PermaClear UK, by not following Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPG13 - Vehicle Washing & Cleaning). Richard Barker comments, "Dirty water and run-off from vehicle washing and cleaning carried out as a business or industrial activity is called trade effluent. Whether you're cleaning just one vehicle or are responsible for a large fleet you must arrange for the collection and disposal of effluent to prevent pollution. It is illegal to discharge trade effluent into the environment or into drains without permission."

Guidelines from The Environmental Agency outline the affects of surface run-off from vehicle cleaning. Pollutants such as detergents, suspended solids, grease and antifreeze are entering surface water drains; this is classed as pollution and could expose companies to fines and/or prosecution.

In order to prevent the risk of prosecution, companies must not allow trade effluent, run-off or cleaning chemicals to enter drains. It is a company's responsibility to provide an appropriate way of containing and reducing the volume of water used. Recycling effluent and reusing the water is one environmental option for dealing with vehicle washing. Using washing equipment that has a collection and re-circulation process will usually require regular off-site removal of water which means that waste management licensing legislations will therefore apply. Washing equipment that re-uses water is more cost effective than using a nearby commercial wash facility but is still time consuming and potentially costly.

Richard sums up, "The guidelines make reference to new technology that is a suitable alternative - that does not rely on the use of water to wash vehicles. For many companies involved in haulage funds may not exist to put in place a water collection and removal system. Products like Permaclear's, Pro"Dry"Clean Waterless Wash & Wax System may be the solution. Pro"Dry"Clean cleans and polishes vehicles without the use of water. It is an environmentally friendly product, as it leaves no detergent residue or dirt to run into the drains. Pro"Dry"Clean can be used anywhere and at any time, quickly and easily. It cleans, shines and protects all elements of a vehicle including bodywork, glass, wheels and trim. It can be used anywhere and is ideal for a quick clean - even when vehicles are away from the depot/office.