We were lucky enough to be sent a few action shots of our Isle of Wight Challenge hero’s, Marianne Edwards & her walking partner Chris. They completed the gruelling 35 miles in a commendable 9 hours 10 mins!!! Well done you two!
We always stand, applaud, cheer, hang out the bunting and generally go a bit mad when one of the team do something special, and this time it’s Chris Anderson’s turn to get the full on fanfare. Chris works in accounts, and has been at Rapid since May 2011. Yesterday he received the long awaited…
The type of welding you do determines which welding helmet is right for you, and factors such as working environment, welding applications, materials, and the amount of time spent welding must all be considered. Regarding PPE, a welding helmet is one of the most essential pieces of kit a welder must invest in. It protects the wearer’s…
We think these sculptures are incredible and yet another display of amazing engineering. Designed by sculptor Andy Scott, these visually stunning giant horseheads called The Kelpies are Scotland’s most prominent works of art. Standing at 30 metres (100 feet) and weighing in at 300 tonnes each, these beauties are Scotland’s newest visitor…
Suitable ventilation and air cleaning solutions are a must to protect employees and sensitive equipment from welding fumes. The Diluter from Plymovent is a stand alone air cleaning solution designed for light to medium welding processes and developed to reduce and control the background concentration of welding fumes in a workshop. First…
A HUGE Well done to Debs Knight, Nicky Green & Rapid’s own Marianne Edwards for completing the 20 mile Night to Remember Midnight Walk in 5 hours and 5 minutes, helping raise over £143000,00 for St Barnabas House.
Well, the Chelsea flower Show 2014 got underway in London’s Royal Hospital gardens yesterday. Attended by 157,000 visitors each year, it is probably one of the most famous venues in the world for horticultural displays and inspiration. I hear even the Queen is a fan! This year, the event is running from the 20th…
Every now and again we like to bring you something a little different that isn’t welding related, and when a member of the Rapid team gets up to something a bit special out of hours, we feel it is only right to share – with their permission, of course. This weekend, our lovely…