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Burlodge is committed to working in partnership with catering professionals. The company’s aim is to provide the latest systems and equipment to successfully deliver patient meals and to develop the most comprehensive HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) temperature monitoring in its industry.

Sterishield is a new washable emulsion from Dulux Trade, containing a non-hazardous silver bactericide that inhibits bacterial populations such as MRSA.

White Young Green (WYG) is an international, multi-disciplinary consultant to the built, natural, social and economic environment with a vast portfolio of healthcare experience. With over 2,000 staff in 32 locations, its highly skilled professionals can provide an integrated solution for the procurement, design, construction, management and operation of a modern NHS estate.

For the last eight years TBS GB Telematic & Biomedical Services has grown considerably and together with its new parent company, ITAL TBS S.p.A. based in Trieste, Italy, can now offer its customers a comprehensive range of cost-effective multi-vendor services across Europe. TBS GB Telematic & Biomedical Services is currently supporting both NHS and private sector hospitals throughout the UK in the fields of biomedical and endoscopy services.

NHS PASA is the centre of expertise, knowledge and excellence in purchasing and supply matters for the health service.

Supply Direct offers an easy-to-use online system, Interchef, which enables catering managers in NHS Trusts, schools, universities and other volume catering environments to bring control back into catering.

With NHS deficits making the news almost daily, and FM and estates being the second largest cost of any business after people, EC Harris is expecting HEFMA delegates to be looking for ways of making sure that best value is achieved in supporting healthcare outcomes.

FDS Advanced Systems has established itself firmly as one of the leading suppliers of estates and facilities management software to the healthcare market. Over 65 hospitals and Trusts use Planet software to manage their estates the length and breadth of the UK. The next generation Planet FM Enterprise was launched in 2005, and has already been implemented by NHS Trusts including Poole Hospital, South London & Maudsley and Whittington Hospital.

Haigh Engineering will be showing the Sluicemaster “e” pulp product bedpan disposer at the HEFMA exhibition. The product, which is designed to further ease the workload of the busy hospital ward now has an enhanced antimicrobial called Bugban built in.

The Healthcare Facilities Consortium (HFC) is a not for profit company run as a “club” of NHS Trust members, wholly owned by the NHS Confederation and exists to serve and support the use of facilities management information within the NHS.

Security management specialist Honeywell will be displaying integrated intruder, CCTV, access control and electronic visitor management solutions at HEFMA 2006.

MCL Energy is a specialist energy services company that significantly reduces customer costs, increases plant reliability and improves energy efficiency.

Fast Park is a patented and innovative system designed to double the capacity of an existing area by use of an easy to install free-standing deck. It is a unique, modular, steel-framed, concrete paved parking deck system which provides the optimum solution to enhance capacity between surface and multi-storey car parks.

Brighton will see the return to HEFMA of Vanguard Healthcare’s mobile operating theatre – one of 24 sophisticated vehicles which make up the UK fleet.

Focused on putting building services’ and other information at the fingertips of estate and facility management professionals, Topscan works successfully with NHS Trusts throughout the UK.

United News first became involved in hospital retailing in 1991. With new openings every year since then, the company now has national coverage with over 70 hospital units currently trading, all in premises of between 150 and 2,000 square feet. This makes it the leading news/convenience retailer within hospitals. The company’s experience and expertise enables it to generate a substantial income for the hospital. Caffè Nuovo is its recently launched premium coffee shop brand that offers freshly ground coffee and a wide range of other hot beverages together with an exciting range of quality sandwiches, salads and hot and cold snacks. Caffè Nuovo is distinctively branded and is operated and managed as a standalone unit. With a bright modern design, Caffè Nuovo is the ideal coffee shop solution for all members of the hospital community.

Geest Anglia Crown supplies prepared food to over 100 hospitals, care homes and schools throughout the UK. As part of the Geest Group it benefits from the support and expertise of the UK’s leading fresh prepared food company.

Inventures will be emphasising its role as an independent consultancy with a strong track record in delivering projects for the NHS.

Static Systems Group will be exhibiting the new Modus bedhead services trunking system that takes full advantage of changing construction practices and contributes to the healing environment.

From a single module to a bespoke multi-storey building, Elliott Group has the ideal solution to accommodation problems – including hospital wards, dental and GP surgeries, medical centres, outpatient clinics and nursing homes – gained during more than 40 years’ experience of working with the healthcare market.