As the European Cup 2012 approaches us R&M has produced a free Match Schedule Poster for all of our customers.

If you want to keep up with all of the action in Poland and Ukraine this June  then download your poster here.

R&M employees and friends have committed to walking a total of 1000 kilometers for Charity!

In this our 25th year R&M have elected to sponsor the “Walking Event” of the 1 2 3 Decathlon Challenge, to take place on the 25th of March at Manor Farm Country Park.

With only 1 week to go participants are keenly raising sponsorship for the event and preparing their limbs for the grueling 20km route most of them have elected to do (with plenty of “Deep Heat” being purchased for post walk aches!)

R&M as a whole aims to raise £20,000 for the 1 2 3 Decathlon Charity through direct donations and through our “Just Giving Page” – please support us by clicking on the link and making a donation!

Th walking 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

The event is held to show case specialist companies supplying products and services to the safety and hazardous area industries, offering information for senior engineers, plant managers & heads of maintenance.

 HazardEx was well attended this year, with exhibitors and delegates travelling from all parts of the UK and abroad to attend, with everyone alike claiming the show to be a great success!

R&M’s stand proved popular throughout the show, with Ex specialists from the R&M group generating a lot of interest in the different divisions of the group – notable the Assembly and cabling divisions, with the eye catching and innovative Swivelpole stealing the show!

“This is the first time R&M have exhibited at the HazardEx show and we have found it to be a very beneficial and rewarding experience, it has given us a great opportunity to market the specialist divisions and services within R&M and has provided a great deal of contacts that are specifically relevant to the markets we supply” commented Dave Norris – Sales Director.

The exhibition also holds an annual awards programme recognising companies within the hazardous and safety industries in the following categories:

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

With winners being announced at a gala dinner over the duration of the exhibition.

Winners of the four categories were; Newson Gale, Schischek, Crown Oil, CorDEX Instruments and Chris Agius IECEx Executive Secretary.

Hampshire Business Awards 2011 winner R&M Electrical was founded over 25 years ago in the heart of Southampton in a one room business unit, with a wall paper pasting table for a desk, R&M has expanded rapidly to be a global distributor of specialist electrical equipment, with an annual turnover in the region of £70 million, with numerous divisions both within the UK and abroad.

Keen to retain its roots (the original business unit has been expanded to house its Head Office Function) R&M is a large local employer, whose current employees amount to over 1000 years of commitment to the organisation – playing a not insubstantial part in its global success.

R&M also recognises its responsibility to local communities, and to celebrate its 25^th Anniversary has adopted the 1 2 3 Decathlon Charity set up 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.  R&M is sponsoring the walking event on the 25^th of March with over 60 of its employees taking part in a 20km walk.

R&M has also organised a raft of initiatives, promotional activities and competitions throughout 2012 designed to engage both customers and employees alike, such as the launch of a new look website and the publication of 2 new specialist catalogues.

“We are extremely proud of how far we have come in just 25 years,” says Brian Robinson – Managing Director –  “the success we have been able to achieve is a direct result of the hard work, dedication and vision of our employees.  We are looking forward to continuing to offer quality products and services to our customers for the next 25!”

Brian Robinson (Managing Director), Richard Sherin (Group Director), Andrew Chandler (Sales Director) and William Crook (Finance Director) would like to thank the many clients, vendors and employees for making the last 25 years so memorable and successful.

Intrinsically safe mobile phones

The Ex-Handy 07 Hazardous Area mobile phone is now available at R&M. This durable and reliable ATEX Zone 1 & 2 mobile phone is packed with new features that deliver world class connectivity, flexibility and safety. The phone also comes with an extended battery option, but vibration alert and exceptional build quality are standard.

The optional built-in camera can significantly increase the possibilities for the user, without the need for additional equipment. Greater flexibility is also available with a SD card slot that allows the transfer or storage of pictures, contacts and technical data.

With the introduction of MMS, MP3, full Java ME, E-Mail client for POP3 and IMAP the software specification of the Ex-Handy 07 offers exceptional connectivity. In addition the integral LED torch has many practical and safety applications. While two other layers of safety are provided by the phone location function of A-GPS and the IP 67 rating that ensures it continues to work in the harshest conditions.

To find out more please contact our Exports Division

Tel: 023 8068 6620 Fax: 023 8068 5673 Email: exports@rm-electrical.com
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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!”

As part of the launch of the Olympic themed charity event, The 123 Decathlon Challenge, a team of local business people set off on a 17 mile bike ride to visit the charities being supported. The challenge officially kicks off in February 2012 and has already raised £25,000 for Hampshire based charities in its bid to raise £100,000.

The 19 strong team took to their saddles, starting at The Rainbow Centre in Fareham, where they were waved off by three year old, Felix Snell, who suffers from cerebral palsy. Following a thoroughly planned out and picturesque cycle route, the cyclists headed towards Southampton visiting the Wessex Cancer Trust and finally finishing the journey at The Rose Road Association on Aldermoor Road.

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.

To get involved or to sponsor the 1  2  3  Decathlon (1 Decathlon, 2 Fellows, 3 Charities) go to:
http://www.cwfellowes.com/123/

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