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WAG:  A simple to use test that is set to revolutionise healthcare for millions of people who have a risk of developing blood clots is under development by a north medical technology company.  Microvisk is developing a technologically advanced device to enable people to check quickly & accurately if they are getting the correct dosage of warfarin.

There are currently more than 7m people in Europe & the using warfarin, the majority of whom need regular monitoring at GP surgeries or hospital clinics as even a change of diet can affect circulating levels of warfarin.

Press release ~ Microvisk ~ Rutherford Appleton Laboratories ~ WAG:  Flexible Support for Business

WAG:  The world’s first lightweight portable jib crane capable of lifting a tonne in weight is expected to create quite a splash with the water industry when it is launched in the in March 2010.  The innovative new system designed, developed & manufactured in-house by Chepstow based Reid Lifting, is specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements and stringent health & safety regime of the water industry.

The lightweight Porta-Davit is made from aluminium, can be carried & assembled by two people, lifted into embedded sockets on site and ready for use within minutes.  It is designed for water & waste treatment plants where pumps, valves & filters need to be lifted for inspection on a regular basis.  Currently engineers have to rig up large machines or build permanent structures to carry out this work.
Press release ~ Reid Lifting:  Porta-Davit ~ WAG:  Innovation and e-Business Roadshow Events 2010

WAG:  A Welsh company - Affresol - has developed the technology to build affordable low carbon homes from recycled waste plastic & minerals – including packaging & manufacturing waste.  Each house consists of approximately 18 tonnes of recycled plastic waste that was destined for landfill, while each modular building is made up of 4 tonnes of recycled waste.

Last week Worcester Bosch, the ’s market leader in domestic heating & hot water systems, ordered the first modular building from Affresol – for their plant in Warndon, Worcestershire.  Supplying Affresol with plastic recovered from recycled boilers will enable Worcester Bosch to achieve a zero waste policy.

Affresol has developed an innovative new material called Thermo Poly Rock (TPR) from recycled plastics & minerals for use as a structural building product.  The patented process uses a low energy cold process which converts the plastics into a very strong structural element.

The TPR panels are bolted together to form the load bearing frame of the house which can be externally clad using a material of choice (brick, block or stone) and the interior insulated and plastered as standard.  The roof is tiled from recycled materials.
Press release ~ Affresol:  Thermo Poly Rock (TPR) ~ WAG:  Help for your business

Ofsted:  Ofsted has confirmed the appointment of the 2 companies chosen to undertake day to day inspection & registration visits.  Tribal Group Plc has been appointed to cover the contract area for the South region and Prospects Services Ltd has been appointed to cover their work in the North & Midlands.
Press release ~ Tribal Group Plc ~ Prospects Services Ltd

WAG:  The Wood Energy Business Scheme 2 (WEBS 2), which is managed by Forestry Commission Wales on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government, will provide £7.8m of European funding to enable wood from Wales to be turned into a carbon neutral renewable fuel - creating jobs & stimulating our rural economy in the process.

WEBS 2, which is available for businesses throughout , will enable the wood energy market to contribute to the objectives of the Assembly Government’s strategy for woodlands & trees - Woodlands for Wales.
Press release ~ WAG:  Renewable energy ~ Wood Energy Business Scheme 2 (WEBS 2) ~ Woodlands for Wales ~ Renewable Energy Route Map for Wales