As part of their 25^th Anniversary Celebrations R&M are pleased to announce the first stage of their commemorative year festivities  by launching the long awaited “Technical” area of their website.

The section went live on the 1^st of February and has been developed to bring together all the vast technical knowledge available through R&M into one convenient location.

Specifically designed to focus on the diverse specialist markets supplied by R&M the area has particular relevance to those working in hazardous areas, both in the international and domestic markets.

The Technical Area has been split into 7 distinct areas for ease of use:

• General Information – contains information regarding certificates and permits, product conversion tables and comparison charts.
• Hazardous Area – a specific area designed to impart information regarding ATEX and DSEAR compliance.
• Product Guidance Notes – a developing section to aid users in the use of particular products.
• Product Selection Charts – focusing on hazardous area selection charts e.g. Hawke Gland selection.
• Technical Data Sheets
• Technical Information – with particular focus on Cable Specification
• Technical Training – highlighting the training and advice R&M are able to provide with regards to the complex legislation surrounding working in hazardous area conditions.

“We are delighted with the Technical Area and hope that users of our website find it useful.  The area has been specifically conceived to be constantly updated, with new information being added all of the time – R&M welcomes any feedback or suggestions users of the area may have to make the area more informative and user friendly!” comments Rachal Wilson (Commercial Manager).

The 2012 Decathlon Challenge is well underway, with the first of ten sporting events occurring on the 21^st of February- The Badminton Challenge!

 Sponsored by CCV, The Badminton Challenge takes place at the Westgate Badminton Centre, and will allow participants to play in mixed double games, with the opportunity of playing against a celebrity or international standard player!

 R&M employees are also in training for the R&M sponsored “Walking Event” taking place at Manor Farm Country Park, Southampton, on the 25^th of March.  With over 50 entrants taking part from R&M, the organisers are anticipating that there will be over 400 participants in this mixed ability event. 

The event caters for all levels of fitness and provides a variety of courses from 5 to 20 kilometres and with a barbeque, bouncy castle and climbing wall being laid on it promises to be a great family day out!

 The 123 Decathlon Challenge aims to raise £100,000 for local charities – The Rainbow Centre, Wessex Cancer Trust and The Rose Road Association through a series of 10 sporting events to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Year.  With over £25,000 already raised the organisers are well on their way to achieving this goal!

 To take part in any of the events or for more information click on the link to the 123 Decathlon website

R&M Fixings and Supports Director – Steve Cargill – is taking on the gigantic challenge of joining the “Saints Big Bike Challenge” on the 9^th of April next year (Easter Monday), involving a 85 cycle ride from St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, to Selhurst Park – the home of Crystal Palace, to coincide with a 3pm kick off!

“As anyone who knows me will tell you, I am not world renowned for my fitness regime!  But being a life-long supporter of Saints this cause is one that is very close to my heart and I am really looking forward to the challenge – saddle sores and all!  I am looking to raise a whopping £1,000, so any donations, large or small are gratefully received through my Just Giving page” Steve Cargill (Director).

The cycle ride is in support of registered charities “The Saints Foundation” and their official partner “Help the Hospices”.  Funds raised will directly support the operational costs of the Saints Education Centre, set up by the Saints Foundation to improve the education of young people in Southampton through literacy, numeracy and IT syllabus which supports the National Curriculum.

Funds raised will also support local hospices; Naomi House and the Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity. From Physiotherapy and pain relief to a listening ear and home cooked meal, your local hospice does whatever it can to help seriously ill young people and adults in the local area to live well until they die. Hospice care is free for everyone who needs it, but is not free to provide.

Saints Foundation Ambassador Iwan Thomas is fully behind the event; “I would recommend the Big Bike Challenge as a great way to get fit and raise funds for three worthwhile causes. I’m aware of the great work of Saints Foundation and the two local Hospices make a huge impact to people’s lives at a difficult time for those involved. Good luck to everyone who takes part and let’s raise plenty of money!”

R&M are pleased to announce that they are to exhibit at the prestigious HazardEx trade and conference to be held in 2012.

The event is one of the largest and most comprehensive trade events held in the UK to facilitate the exhibiting of products and services to the safety and hazardous area industry.

Keenly attended in 2011 – with over 40 specialist exhibitors – it is the event to attend for those interested in this highly complicated and specialist area.

Complementing the trade show, attendees and exhibitors can attend a two day conference, culminating in an awards ceremony celebrating innovative leaders in the Safety and Hazardous industry in such categories as:

• Technical Innovation
• Contribution Towards Safety-sponsored Intertek
• Environmental Contribution to Industry
• Best User Application
• Lifetime Contribution to the Industry

“This is the first time that R&M have exhibited at this event and we are really looking forward to attending and highlighting the specialist products and services we can offer to the industry.  We will also be taking the opportunity to unveil some exciting new products we have the exclusive distributorship rights to within the UK – so watch this space!”  Dave Norris (Group Sales Manager).

HazardEX 2012 takes place from the 29^th of February to the 1^st of March, and is hosted in the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, United Kingdom.

For further information on the exhibition see the HazardEx website

           To celebrate the Olympics coming to London, friends of R&M Bruce Elkins and Peter Harding, have created their  very own exciting sporting event – 1 Decathlon, which will take place across the year to raise much needed funds for 3 special local charities – The Rainbow Centre, The Rose Road Association and Wessex Cancer Trust. The aim is to raise £100,000 to be shared by the three charities, by holding 10 Olympic events over a 1 year period, sponsored by local businesses with hundreds of other people participating in the actual events – along with Bruce and Peter who will be taking part in all of the events!

R&M are excited to be involved in the Decathlon by sponsoring the Walking section of the 10 stage event.  Our aim is to raise a minimum of £20,120 towards the final goal of £100,000 with R&M employees and their friends and families taking part in a 5, 10 or 20 kilometer walk, being held at Manor Farm Country Park on the 25^th of March 2012.

“We are very pleased to be associated with the 1  2  3 Decathlon, and our employee have been more than enthusiastic in supporting the event.  With 40 of our local employees having already signed up to participate in the walk and with many other “not so sporty” members having agreed to “marshal” the event we are confident that we will raise the £20,120 target we have set ourselves!  It is for a great cause and will be a great family day out and with all participants being invited to a free BBQ after the event we anticipate a large turnout on the day!”  William Crook – Financial Director

To get involved or to sponsor the 1  2  3  Decathlon (1 Decathlon, 2 Fellows, 3 Charities) go to:

http://www.cwfellowes.com/123/

The 123 Decathlon Challenge 2012 is made up of the following events:

• February – Badminton
• March – Walk
• April – Cycle (Track)
• May – Tennis
• July – Triathlon
• September – Athletics
• September – Run
• October – Road Cycle
• November – Table Tennis
• December – Swim

R&M are very proud to have won the prestigious Hampshire Business Awards KPMG “Company of the Year” Award at yesterday’s  Gala  Ceremony Dinner.

Facing stiff competition from the other two finalists in this category -  Lymington Precision Engineers and Pabulum – R&M are proud to join the esteemed company of  The Southern Cooperative and the Whitely based defence firm Chemring Group , previous winners of the Company of the Year Award (2010 and 2009 respectively).

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R&M’s Oxford Branch are having a “Calibration Day” on the 28th of June 2011

Save up to 33% by having your test instrument calibrated on the day!

We can calibrate any of the following:

• 17th Edition Single Function Testers
• 17th Edition “All in One” Multifunction Testers
• PAT Testers
• Multimeters, Analogue & Digital
• Voltage Testers

So call in on the 28th to take advantage of these savings!

Click here for calibration rates

Contact our Oxford Branch 01865 395 353 – Oxford@rm-electrical.com

R&M’s Portsmouth Branch – based in the Dock Yard, are looking forward to holding their 4^th Trade Day on the 11^th of May 2011.

With over 200 visitors to last year’s event, this is a popular and well attended day.

“The success of our open day is due, in no small part, to having the manufacturers that are most relevant to our customers exhibiting. The day has a nice informal atmosphere where customers can discuss both technical and non-technical matters directly with the experts, at their leisure.  We also make the day fun by having various competitions, with refreshments being served throughout the day.” Sally Fieldsend (Manager)

 To register your interest in attending the day, or to discuss who is exhibiting on the 11^th please contact Sally Fieldsend on 023 9285 1305 or Portsmouth@rm-electrical.com

R&M’s Portsmouth Branch – located in HM’s Naval Base at the heart of Portsmouth – are holding their annual open day on the 13th October.

Based on previous years this will be a well attended, lively event, giving Portsmouth’s customers the chance to meet experts from the UK’s premier manufacturers, including Schneider Electric, Panduit, Unistrut and Flexicon.

Thorn Lighting will also be on site demonstrating their new and innovative “Pop Pack”, with competitions and the obligatory bacon roll!

For further information – or to attend this event please contact us on 023 9285 1305, portsmouth@rm-electrical.com

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Thorn are bringing their new Revolutionary PopPack Road Show to R&M Ringwood on the 10th of August!

Come along on the day for demonstrations, competitions, bacon sandwiches and the chance to talk directly to a Thorn Engineer!

Click below for further details of the event: