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Beth Twohig-Lawton

10/07/2020
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EXPERT PRODUCT OF THE MONTH- FERROFLEX®

Our range of FerroFlex® comes in forms of tapes and sheets. FerroFlex® can be cut to any size allowing you to turn walls and desks and any space into a creative workspace. From chalkboard to dry-wipe, there’s a finish to suit any requirement. With this in mind, we have put together all the information you need to know about the product here. We shall cover frequently asked questions, the different types of products and how to apply them, common applications and some tips and tricks from our experts! Frequently asked... Read More

30/06/2020
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MAGNETS AND THE OUTDOORS

The smell of BBQ’s, going on new adventures and running for cover when the British rain appears, we wouldn’t change our summer for the world. Whether you have decided to go camping, caravanning or have your own motorhome, it’s time to get on the road appreciate your local holiday destinations. With this in mind, we have put together some helpful tips and tricks to help you make the most of your local summer holiday! MAGNET CAMPERVAN/OUTDOOR HACKS HOOK & CARABINER MAGNETS Magnetic hooks are great for creating storage space! Simply... Read More

16/06/2020

Tips for keeping your current and returning employees safe at work

As we are all aware Covid-19 has changed our everyday lives, especially our working life. Some of you have still been required to go into work, and with the recent changes more and more of us will be going back to work shortly. With this in mind, we have put together some safety tips to help get your business prepared. Whether this is for the safety of current staff, returning staff or your customers, it is important to make sure your staff and customers feel safe and prevent the spread... Read More

01/06/2020
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How does the International Space Station use magnets?

Did you watch the space launch on Saturday? We certainly did! SpaceX Dragon has successfully launched into space on Saturday 30th May 2020 and has now arrived at the International Space Station (ISS)! This is an incredible achievement within space history. Here are some fun facts and research done by ISS with the use of magnets! FOOD AND DRINK In space you can’t simply place something on a surface and walk away from it. It is reported astronauts often lose things and can spend their time searching for lost items.... Read More

29/05/2020
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Magnets in space

Who’s excited for the SpaceX launch on Saturday? We certainly are! For those of you unsure, Nasa and SpaceX are making history this Saturday 30th May, by launching two astronauts into space from US soil for the first time since 2011! Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are due to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) at 8.22pm UK time, in a spacecraft built by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company. If successful, this will be the first time this act would have been performed by a privately-owned company. The mission... Read More

16/04/2020
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Magnets in TV programmes

Leading on from Magnets in movies, they are also referenced amongst our favourite TV programmes. We will try and avoid any spoilers; in case you haven’t watched the programmes we discuss. So, let’s get started… Breaking Bad Using a monster scrapyard magnet to erase all data from a computer hard drive through a concrete wall. Would this really work? In this episode Mike, Walt and Jesse discover the laptop with incriminating evidence on has already been placed in the police station evidence room. This leads to Mike and Walt arguing... Read More

08/04/2020
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Magnets and their starring roles

Magnets are everywhere. We have discussed this a lot in the past how magnets are used within our televisions and within the cameras used to film our much-loved movies. But have you taken a moment to realise that some of our favourite movies use and interpret magnets and their theories all the time?! Here we have delved into some of our favourite movies to discuss how magnets are portrayed. So, let’s get started! With our first movie, we recommend you play Monty Norman’s iconic musical piece to really get you... Read More

05/12/2019

The Christmas Gift Guide for the Organiser

Are you doing Secret Santa at work? Or have new In-laws that you simply don’t know what to buy them? We have you covered with our series of Christmas gift guide for every type of character! Here is our Christmas Gift Guide for the Organiser: Here’s to the organised one of the group. The person who puts themselves in charge of organising your Christmas do and other events. The one who will put the Christmas tree up in NOVEMBER!? But you can’t help but think you would be lost without... Read More

05/12/2019

The Christmas Gift Guide for the Creative one!

Are you doing Secret Santa at work? Or have new In-laws that you simply don’t know what to buy them? We have you covered with our series of Christmas gift guide for every type of character! Here is our Christmas Gift Guide for the Creative one! Here’s to the creative, fun loving soul who loves everything cute and is obsessed with stationery. The animal lover who is often doing mini art projects or taking pictures of their pet in Christmas outfits. The one who has started having a family. Sound... Read More

05/12/2019

The Christmas Gift Guide for the Young At Heart!

Are you doing Secret Santa at work? Or have new In-laws that you simply don’t know what to buy them? We have you covered with our series of Christmas gift guide for every type of character! Here is our Christmas Gift Guide for the Young at Heart: Here’s to the one who is young at heart. The person that everyone respects and always turns to for advice. Even though they may not work as much anymore, don’t let this fool you! As this person will not rest and is always... Read More