UK-based thermal insulation cover manufacturers Enviro-Pod have launched a unique internal roll cage lining which is currently being used to transport chilled goods throughout Spain for a major supermarket chain.

The new innovation is designed to fit within a roll-cage, allowing produce to be sealed at a chilled temperature for long periods, without the need for electricity or any other assistance. Having the material secured inside the cage gives it protection by reducing wear and tear and reducing the chance of produce becoming unsecured in transit.

Independent tests have proven that Chill Pod’s use of NASA’s Flectalon technology can result in a considerable reduction on fuel costs and the carbon footprint of transport companies and storage units, by maintaining temperature, without the need for an additional fuel source. By removing refrigeration from delivery vehicles, companies are also able to increase their distribution capacity, reducing the number of journeys required.

The unique insulating properties of the covers are constructed from a flat polymer sheet, coated with a thin layer of aluminium which combines conventional trapped air thermal insulation with multiple mirror finish surfaces to maintain the correct temperature of the product contained within. When tested against a competitor the unique Chill Pod design saw an increase of only 3.4 degrees over a 12 hour period, compared to 7 degrees by a leading competitor.

Chill Pod Director Valerie Bullard added “With transportation costs spiralling and legislation on corporate carbon reduction tightening, it is important that we look at innovative solutions. The flexibility and performance of the material means that the Chill Pod range of covers provides the solution the logistics industry has been waiting for. Independent tests prove that Chill Pod can lower costs and reduce the carbon footprint of any business using temperature controlled transport, at a time when an estimated 15% of energy usage in industrialised countries is devoted to refrigeration.”

Manufactured in the UK, Chill Pods can be tailor made to specific client specifications. Chill Pods are lightweight, hard wearing and water resistant and boast excellent impact and abrasion resilience.

For more information please call 01603 702374 or email info@enviro-pod.co.uk

Chloe Smith MP for North Norwich and within the Broadland area, as well as a member of the government team who puts the budget together, has agreed to deliver a post budget speech to the Broadland Business Forum on Wednesday 4th April.

The briefing is being held at the Oaklands Hotel and will run from 7.45am – 9.30am. This event is being put on by the Broadland Business Forum, which brings together business leaders from across the area. The forum meets quarterly and has won praise from the Olympic Development Committee for encouraging economic growth in the area.

Places are still available but demand is expected to outstrip availability, so if you are interested in attending this unique chance to hear from and question an influential member of the government’s finance team, book now to avoid disappointment.

The BOLD Group, which manages the Broadland Business Directory was founded in 2009 with the introduction of the Breckland Online Business Directory and now includes directories for Breckland, Broadland and South Norfolk. Together, the directories are designed to improve the connections between local businesses and District Council’s across Norfolk. The directories have thus boosted the economic output of the areas they serve, on one occasion alone over £100,000 of business was passed between two members. The directories have also given the private sector a powerful collective voice.

In addition to improved local links, the directories act as the marketing arm for many local businesses, providing a forum for their news, events and job vacancies as well as online and offline marketing support, increasing access to the local business community. Monthly bulletins to the 11,000 listed businesses also keep businesses in the loop with key stories, opportunities, vacancies and public sector initiatives locally and further afield.

If you are a business in Breckland, Broadland or South Norfolk, you are entitled to a free listing on the directories. In addition to the free listing, the directories are marketing tools for your business, allowing you to post your news, event and job vacancies to the local community. For more information, to register your business, or check your business’ listing is up to date, please go online.
To book your place, please call Robert on 01603 702374 or email info@broadlanddirectory.co.uk