Happy Christmas to all our friends

The card above is believed to be one of the first mass-produced Christmas cards - dating back more than 160 years - and can be found among the extensive special collections of Bridwell Library at Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology.
The lithographed card caused a controversy in some quarters of Victorian English society when it was published in 1843 because it prominently features a child taking a sip from a glass of wine. Approximately 1,000 copies of the card were printed but only 10 have survived to modern times. Bridwell Library acquired its copy in 1982. The card was designed for Henry Cole by his friend, the English painter John Calcott Horsley (1808-1882). Cole wanted a ready-to-mail greeting card because he was too busy to engage in the normal custom of writing notes with Christmas and New Year's greetings to friends and family.
The card pre-dated color printing so it was hand-colored. The card is divided into three panels with the center panel depicting a family drinking wine at a celebration and the flanking panels illustrating charitable acts of feeding and clothing the poor.
Cole, who also wrote and published Christmas books, printed more cards than he needed so he sold the extra cards for one shilling each.
Widespread commercial printing of Christmas cards began in the 1860s, when a new process of color printing lowered the manufacturing cost and the price. Consequently, the custom of sending printed Christmas greetings spread throughout England.
Now we can just stick them on the internet… have a good Christmas and best wishes for the New Year from everyone at Ferno.
Ferno will be closed from December 24  and will reopen on January 2.
In exceptional circumstances of needing any assistance from Ferno during the above period, please call Lee on 07730 913040.

Well done Victoria!

It’s always nice to be appreciated! Particularly, when that appreciation is coming from Leicestershire Search & Rescue who we work closely with. I received this email above from their Vice Chairman Andy Spry in which he praised Ferno and gave special thanks to our star colleague Victoria Woodford.
We all know that Victoria is a grafter and dedicated to looking after our customers but it’s still nice when a customer expresses it in such kind terms.
                                                                                                          Jon Ellis

Big welcome to Tim Schroeder

Jon Ellis & Tim Schroeder

We were delighted to welcome Tim Schroeder, Director of Global Product Management at Ferno Washington, to Cleckheaton and show him around our UK operation yesterday. Tim has been on an extensive trip over the last couple of weeks in Europe and took the opportunity to discuss some new product opportunities for 2013. So watch this space!
We wish Tim a safe journey back home to the USA.

40 years on: Congratulations to Gary Hiles

Ferno (UK) congratulate Gary Hiles, Vice President of Ferno International and also a Board Director of the UK Operation, on reaching his 40 year service achievement with Ferno Group. Managing director Jon Ellis says this must be worthy of Gary passing his probationary period with the organisation!
Well done Gary and thanks for all your support over the years, we look forward to working with you in the many years to come...

Up 'ere from Down Under

Left to right: Alan Clark, Operations Director, Jon Ellis, MD and Scott West

A big welcome to Scott West, Managing Director from Ferno Australia, who visited Ferno’s UK headquarters today. Scott has been over in Ireland and the UK for over a week now – so we were delighted he could drop in to see our operation on his return leg back to Australia. Have a safe but long flight home Scott.

Sharon Barraclough R.I.P.

Ferno Group would like to express their heartfelt condolences to Ian and family on the sad news of Sharon Barraclough who passed away on the Wednesday, December 4.
Sharon’s career with Ferno (UK) Limited spanned from 1989 to 2010 with more than 20 years service including various roles within the organisation but mainly in Supply Chain. Her commitment and contribution to Ferno over the years ensured continued success of the business and supplier relationships which she took great pride in.
Sharon will be sadly missed by all her friends at Ferno.

Planning for disaster: Do you have an emergency evacuation plan?

If you needed to evacuate your building in an emergency how confident are you that you would be able to get every single person out quickly and safely?
The recent report into the Hillsborough disaster has illustrated in stark and disturbing detail just how important it is that large venues such as sports grounds and entertainment arenas have effective evacuation procedures in place.
Following changes in legislation such as the Equality Act 2010 and the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005, venues which are open to the public, no matter how big or small, are legally obliged to ensure that all members of the public, particularly those with disabilities or mobility issues, have equal access to facilities and can safely escape a property in the event of incident.
Property managers also have to take responsibility for the evacuation of everyone on their site, whether they be employees, visitors or members of the public and whether it is just one individual who has suffered an injury or a crowd of thousands.
Simon Shepherd, our commercial director, says: “The key to making sure everyone is evacuated safely in an emergency situation is to be prepared and know exactly what needs to be done and who needs do it. It is essential that every member of staff knows how to act, where to direct people, and what equipment is available to get everyone off the premises safely.”
We provide a range of consultancy services to ensure that property owners meet all statutory safety standards and provides a range of training services and evacuation audits to a wide range of customers including football clubs, arenas, property owners and facility managers.
Human behavior in emergency situations differs and studies have shown that about two thirds of the time available to escape is taken up by a person’s initial reaction. Often there is a delay while people decide if the alarm is real and only act after seeing the reaction of others around them to the developing situation. It is therefore crucial that an effective emergency plan is put in place for those who may need extra help to escape.
Ensuring that you have the correct evacuation procedures in place and are complying with the relevant health and safety legislation can be a minefield which is why several sports clubs across the UK have used Ferno to assess their risks and evacuation plan in the case of an emergency.
Ferno’s Evacuation Audit is a new form of risk assessment which considers all aspects of an emergency evacuation including the management of disabled people, treating the injured, the effects of smoke, lighting and crowd control.
Simon says: “Our Evacuation Audit is suitable for all public buildings and venues where members of the public congregate. This can be anything from museums and art galleries to massive sports stadiums and concert venues. It is also suitable for workplaces of all sizes, whether they employ four people of 400.
“In truth any building whether it is a major arena or bank offices will benefit from an evacuation audit. Even those who think they have all the correct procedures in place may be surprised by what else they can do to aid a safe and speedy evacuation should an emergency situation arise.
“We recently carried out an evacuation audit at Huddersfield Town’s John Smith’s Stadium where we assessed all areas of the football ground and were able to suggest what measures needed to be put in place and what equipment they needed to make an evacuation of all visitors as easy as possible.
“As we all now know from the Hillsborough disaster, there were lots of things that went wrong on that day and football stadiums have changed a lot since then, but having a good evacuation procedure in place could really help to prevent such tragic loss of life should an emergency situation ever arise.”
Football and sports clubs which have used Ferno’s emergency medical and evacuation equipment and its consultancy and training services includes Huddersfield Town, Derby County, Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and the Leicester Tigers. Meanwhile, Ferno equipment was also in place at several locations throughout the Olympic and Paralympics.
Ferno’s evacuation equipment includes several different evacuation chairs which can be manufactured to suit any stairwell in any building such as the EZ Glide® Evacuation Stair Chair which glides patient loads up to 227kg down stairs without carrying or lifting and the Compact 4 Track which glides down stairs with ease.
All chairs can be folded and wall mounted for easy storage and quickly deployed in an emergency. Ferno’s evacuation equipment also includes basic trauma equipment for anyone who is injured and can’t be taken by chair ranging from carry sheets and stretchers to burns treatment and emergency foil blankets.
And to make sure that customers can get the best out of their equipment, Ferno has also launched a new training service.
Ferno managing director Jon Ellis says:  “The training service ensures that anyone using Ferno’s products will have the right skills set to use them safely and efficiently. Training is also available to any organisations, which under law are obliged to have a range of rescue and evacuation products on their premises.
“We recently carried out a training session for the National Gallery of Scotland when it took delivery of a Ferno EZ Glide. This is the first chair of its kind in the industry. It has multiple uses as a stair chair, evacuation chair or transport chair and is suitable for many different environments.
“Our work with the National Gallery is a perfect example of what we can offer to our customers in terms of service delivery – not only a great product but also high quality support training to ensure they get the very best out of their investment. A particular area of expertise is our ability to ‘customise’ and ‘tailor’ courses and programmes to suit a wide range of customer and clients’ needs, which is what we did with the National Gallery.”
 “The EZ Glide chair will be extremely useful” said Michael Clarke, Director of the Scottish National Gallery. “The practicality and ease of use of the chair will help the Gallery aid disabled visitors as well as ensuring the safety of all visitors in the event of an accident or emergency.
“We found the training programme to be invaluable. It gave us the opportunity to learn about the full potential of the chair and all its uses, meaning that we are likely to use it far more than we would have done.”
Ferno’s Evacuation Audit is suitable for all leisure venues including sports stadiums, music venues, theatres and cinemas as well as hotels, schools, universities and workplaces, large and small. As Ferno work closely with the emergency services all staff are experts in all aspects of emergency evacuation planning.

Here we are at the Emergency Services Show

We are unveiling a range of new equipment to hundreds of emergency services professionals at the Emergency Services Show 2012 – so be sure to come and visit us today and tomorrow. You can find us on stands 156 and 556.
We will also be Tweeting throughout with the hashtag #ESS2012.
We will be showcasing our new EZGlide PowerTraxx, Harrier LT and LT-LBS ambulance trolleys and ACETECH, Ferno’s fully integrated vehicle performance monitoring and control system for emergency response vehicles, as well as ourwide range of evacuation equipment.
The EZGlide PowerTraxx chair had been designed to meet the demanding needs of medical evacuation and disaster response services. Patients can be moved up and down stairs safely and the operator has full control at all times; able to slow, stop and reverse direction at the touch of a button. A patented built-in safety circuit limits downhill speed, even when power is lost.
The EZGlide PowerTraxx leads the industry with its 227kg weight capacity and large seating area which along with the extending footrest,  provides a more comfortable experience for larger patients while the innovative features work with the caregivers to ensure a safer transport for all.
The Harrier LT is a lightweight trolley which combines exceptional lifting power with a high capacity battery. It is the only powered ambulance trolley in the UK capable of lifting up to 350kg – and will perform an amazing 77 lifts of 100kg on a single battery charge.
Ferno managing director Jon Ellis says: “Ambulance trolleys need to be manoeuverable and quickly secured within a vehicle – these considerations are an absolute must.
“But to perform the task to maximum efficiency you also need a trolley which can lift and carry heavier patients without risk of injury to the operator and without needing frequent battery charges.”
The ACETECH system is the first of its kind for UK emergency medical vehicles and provides system wide, on-board intelligence to improve ambulance vehicle efficiency and safety, while reducing an ambulance service’s operating and fuel costs.
Meanwhile, Ferno will show a range of products, particularly suited for search and rescue operations in difficult environments, including its vast range of basket stretchers and the Paraguard Excel – a compact and versatile stretcher used to rescue casualties from buildings, industrial incidents or confined spaces. Its versatility and ease of use make it particularly useful for high building and helicopter rescues.

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Ferno (UK) Ltd - Stand 556,156

Ferno will be unveiling a range of new equipment to hundreds of emergency services professionals next month at the Emergency Services Show 2012 from November 21-22 at Stoneleigh, Coventry.

If you are attending the show be sure to visit us at our stands 556 and 156, meet the team and check out our fantastic range of emergency medical equipment.

We will be showing our new EZ Glide® PowerTraxx™, the Harrier LT and LT-LBS ambulance trolleys and ACETECH, Ferno’s fully integrated vehicle performance monitoring and control system.

The EZ Glide chair has been designed to meet the demanding needs of medical and disaster response services. Patients can be moved up and down stairs safely and the operator has full control at all times; able to slow, stop or even reverse direction at the touch of a button. A patented built-in safety circuit limits downhill speed, even when power has been lost.

The Harrier LT is a lightweight trolley which combines exceptional lifting power with a high capacity battery. It is the only powered ambulance trolley in the UK capable of lifting up to 350kg – and it will perform an amazing 77 lifts of 100kg with just a single battery charge.

The ACETECH system is the first of its kind for UK emergency medical vehicles and provides system wide, on-board intelligence to improve ambulance vehicle efficiency and safety, while reducing an ambulance service’s operating and fuel costs.

We will be tweeting from the show with the hashtag #ESS2012 so be sure to follow us…

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Here we are at Medevac 2012

For the next three days we will be in London to attend the MEDEVAC 2012 Conference which brings together senior military medical officers to explore the challenges surrounding medical evacuation and in-theatre care, such as the standardisation of equipment, the interoperability of medical teams and their equipment and the modernisation of equipment and medical evacuation platforms.
This is great opportunity for us to engage with our partners in the military and other critical care professionals.
As always if you are attending any of Medevac do come and meet us and we can show you why we are the leading UK manufacturer of emergency medical and military evacuation equipment.

Jon’s US tour

Ferno Managing Director Jon Ellis has been doing a brief tour of the US at the end of October.
Jon attended the Ferno Asia Dealer Meeting on October 29 and 30 at Ferno’s headquarters in Wilmington which was well attended and supported by the MDs from other Ferno Group companies from around the globe including Ferno Australia, Ferno Canada, Traverse Rescue, Germa, Spiracle Technologies and Ferno Italia.
Ferno continues to expand its operations in the Asia Pacific region with the introduction of new products and Jon used the meeting as an opportunity to present some new products developed by Ferno in the UK.
Jon also sent out a big thank you to Ferno’s Asia dealers for their continued business with Ferno and congratulated Ferno Japan on achieving a landmark twentieth anniversary of trading during 2012.
Later Jon headed over to New Orleans to attend the EMSWorld Expo which is North America’s largest EMS event. Ferno Washington Inc had a very prominent stand displaying the latest in patient handling equipment.

Wanted: First class in-house graphic designer

We are looking for a creative graphic designer to join our marketing team. The right candidate will have a background in graphic design for both print and the web and have an impressive portfolio of work.They will also have meticulous attention to detail, first class typography and layout skills. This is a new role within the sales and marketing team at Ferno, and the successful candidate will be responsible for:
•    Leading the creative strategy on the development of the group’s marketing collateral including print, web, SEO and CMS in conjunction with our external agencies
•    Deliver cost-effective campaigns ensuring the highest creative standards and a sound ROI
•    Manage concept and design development of all creative work for print and web
•    Expertise in the use of design suites such as Adobe In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Quark, Photoshop etc
•    Regular website maintenance.
•    Create and consistently update design and content of PowerPoint presentations for internal and external use
•    Oversee design and development of trade advertising, exhibitions, all events and additional materials
•    Manage the company’s social media policy and implementation of its development in conjunction with our external agencies

As you can see from our blog Ferno is a world leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of medical equipment to Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Rescue Services, Hospitals and other major industries throughout the UK.
Based in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire we are committed to providing high performance, state-of-the-art products designed to ensure the best care and comfort for patients while ensuring the carers’ safety and well being.
Drop an email with your CV and a covering note to our Sales & Marketing Director Simon Shepherd or through the Total Jobs website.

Meet you at the Emergency Services Show

We will be unveiling a range of new equipment to hundreds of emergency services professionals next month at the Emergency Services Show 2012.
The show, which takes place on November 21-22 at Stoneleigh, Coventry, is the largest of its kind in the UK and brings together a wide range of emergency service professionals including paramedics, police, fire personal, mountain rescue and clinicians.
We will be showcasing our new EZ Glide® PowerTraxx™, the Harrier LT and LT-LBS ambulance trolleys (see the video above) and ACETECH, our fully-integrated vehicle performance monitoring and control system for emergency response vehicles as well as its wide range of evacuation equipment.
The EZ Glide chair had been designed to meet the demanding needs of medical and disaster response services. Patients can be moved up and down stairs safely and the operator has full control at all times; able to slow, stop or even reverse direction at the touch of a button. A patented built-in safety circuit limits downhill speed, even when power has been lost.
The EZ Glide PowerTraxx leads the industry with its 227kg weight capacity and large seating area which along with the extending footrest, provides a more comfortable experience for larger patients while the innovative features work with the caregivers to ensure a safer transport for all.
The chair can also be employed to move equipment up and down stairs and a range of accessories are available such as padded headrest and oxygen cylinder holder. For those who already own the original Ferno EZ Glide® a retro-fit kit is available.
“The EZ Glide is the first chair of its kind in the industry,” says Jon Ellis our managing director. “It has multiple uses as a stair chair, evacuation chair or transport chair - capable of maneuvering over kerbs and rough terrain. It comes with powered tracks that deploy easily to eliminate the need for lifting or carrying while ascending or descending stairs, reducing the risk of injury to medical staff.”
The Harrier LT is a lightweight trolley which combines exceptional lifting power with a high capacity battery. It is the only powered ambulance trolley in the UK capable of lifting up to 350kg – and it will perform an amazing 77 lifts of 100kg with just a single battery charge.
Finally, the ACETECH system is the first of its kind for UK emergency medical vehicles and provides system wide, on-board intelligence to improve ambulance vehicle efficiency and safety, while reducing an ambulance service’s operating and fuel costs.
Jon says: “Ambulance trolleys need to be easily maneuverable and quickly secured within the vehicle – these considerations are an absolute must. But to perform the task to maximum efficiency you also need a trolley which can lift and carry heavier patients without risk of injury to the operator and without needing frequent battery charges.”`
Ferno will be exhibiting on stands 556 and 156 Emergency Services Show 2012.

Come and work with Ferno: We are looking for a Business Development Manager

We are hiring again! We are looking for a Business Development Manager to manage and develop the Scottish and North of England region, working with organisations of all sizes across the public, private and charitable sectors.
You will be joining a fast-moving, customer focused business and will help us to continue to achieve our ambitious development plans.
This is a dynamic, pro-active and self-driven sales role working with both established customers and new prospects. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a busy diary of meaningful appointments which generate sales. You will communicate regularly with colleagues at our head office based in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, as well as being part of a successful team of other Business Development Managers across the UK.
You’ll thrive in working for a company that supports you to achieve the autonomy to develop strategic sales plans that fit the region and your approach. You’ll need a proven track record of success in business development, particularly in business-to-business sales and be creative, professional, engaging and precise.
You’ll need to be confident with dealing with customers at all levels, building on existing relationships as well as creating new opportunities. You will be organised and take a structured approach to work, ensuring effective diary planning and time management.
Whilst experience in working with the emergency services or medical related sectors would be desirable, strong business development skills and the ability to learn are key to success in this role. You will be based from home within Scotland or North East England.
Interested? Drop an email with your CV and a covering note to our Sales & Marketing Director Simon Shepherd.

Come and see us at the Funeral Directors' Conference

We are launching our Coffin Buggy - a new lightweight body lifting solution – at the British Institute of Funeral Directors Conference in Harrogate tomorrow.
The Coffin Buggy has been developed for funeral directors and morticians who have long demanded a more compact and diverse answer to solve common issues associated with other lifting equipment.
The coffin buggy features a ribbed rubber top to protect the coffin and prevent slippage, and swivel castors with double wheels for extra load bearing and to enable the buggy to run on all floor surfaces.
The Coffin Buggy, which weighs just 3.5kgs and can bear loads of up to 200kgs, will be on show on October 26-27 at the BIFD Conference at the Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate alongside Ferno’s extensive range of funeral and mortuary equipment including the Ferno X Lifter.
The X Lifter makes it possible for anyone to single handedly easily load and unload a coffin rack. It is also super lightweight. It is 5kgs lighter than any similar item and the most compact lifter ever produced at 318mm when closed-down for easy storage when not in use.
Ferno Managing Director Jon Ellis said: “The response we have received from customers operating in the funeral and mortuary sector to equipment like the X Lifter, Flexible Body Fridge and the Coffin Buggy has been very encouraging.
“It underscores our deep understanding of the work funeral and mortuary technicians do and demonstrates how Ferno develops products to meet their needs.”

Great days at the FPA conference and the Defence Academy

We’ve had a great few days at the Fire Sector Summit at Wembley – meeting old friends and making new contacts - and viewing the hallowed turf of the home of football.
The Fire Sector Summit, organised by the Fire Protection Association is the must-attend fire event of 2012, offering a unique blend of networking, conference, discussion and debate alongside an exhibition featuring the very latest in product and technical advancement.
The Summit attracted senior figures and influencers from across the fire industry, built environment, national resilience, government, insurance, and the public and private sector, providing a mix of plenary and workshop content designed to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and best practice on the key issues and challenges facing the sector.
It provided us with a great platform to showcase a wide range of our equipment and tell delegates about recent innovations in new product development.
October has been a busy month for us and we have attended no less than eight events including the Defence Medical Services Critical Care Conference at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham where we could showcase our unique military equipment.

Ferno at the World Rescue Challenge 2012

Yesterday London Fire Brigade hosted the biggest fire and rescue service challenge in the world at ExCeL, Docklands. Firefighters from across the globe competed to be the best in emergency rescue skills.
The World Rescue Challenge 2012, which began yesterday and runs until Saturday, was attended by Ferno’s Business Development Manager for the south, Lee Searle. Thanks for the picture Lee!
As you can see, lots of Ferno kit was used by the rescue services during the Extrication Challenge - one of the most exciting events at the WRC. Each challenge lasts for 20 minutes and involves two cars and real ‘casualties’ (actors wearing body makeup to look like they’ve been injured in an accident). The sparks really fly when the teams use specialist cutting gear to see who can rescue the casualty in the safest and speediest way.
Teams attending the event came from as far away as Australia, Germany, Ghana, New Zealand, Russia and South Africa. The UK was well represented with ten fire services attending including Avon, Central Scotland, Humberside, London and North Yorkshire.

RIP: Werner Rabsch 1944-2012

Members of the Ferno Family attended the funeral of Werner Rabsch in Friedhof Ottakring, Austria this week.

Werner was the founder and owner of Roraco and he will be sadly missed in the EMS industry and by all his friends and colleagues at Roraco and within Ferno Group.

Roraco is the Ferno dealer in Austria and the relationship between both organisations is more than 30 years old. Members of the Ferno Family who attended Werner’s funeral were Jon Ellis - Ferno (UK); Peter Peemans - Ferno International; Peter Kochan - Ferno International; Enrico and Rita Carletti – Ferno Italia; Waldemar Posmyk – Paramedica Polska and Tore Larsen – Ferno Norden.

The entire Ferno Family extend their deepest sympathies and support to Andrea Schwarz-Rabsch - Werner’s daughter - and her family at this difficult time.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance move to Nostell

Good luck to our friends at the Yorkshire Air Ambulance who have found a new home at the Nostell Estate near Wakefield.
They are abandoning the base they have had at Leeds-Bradford Airport since its inception because of growing demands on airspace. The charity said take-offs and landings at the Yeadon airport were being delayed by increasing air traffic.
The charity said: “The Yorkshire Air Ambulance will continue to provide a state-of-the-art rapid response helicopter emergency medical service across the region every day of every year.”
It follows a planning application to Wakefield Council to convert the vacant Nostell Priory Roses Building at the site, off Doncaster Road.
Under the plans, an empty warehouse will be turned into a hangar to keep the helicopter overnight, and a landing pad, fuel area and office space will be created, with a canteen and rest areas for up to five crew members.
A second base at RAF Topcliffe, near Thirsk, will be maintained.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance added: “The charity had been looking to further enhance the service it currently provides across the region, and the Nostell Priory Roses Building was identified as a potential new location for the airbase.
“The helicopter will be relocated from its existing base at Leeds-Bradford International Airport while the second air ambulance continues to operate from its base at RAF Topcliffe in North Yorkshire.
“The charity will operate from the new base at Nostell in daylight hours only, as specified by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines, and hopes to be operational by summer 2013.”
Good luck with your new home.

Come and see our wide range of equipment at Emergency Services Show

If you are attending the Emergency Services Show 2012 next month be sure to check out our range of new equipment.
The show, which takes place on November 21-22 at Stoneleigh, Coventry, is the largest of its kind in the UK and brings together a wide range of emergency service professionals including paramedics, police, fire personal, mountain rescue and clinicians.
We will be showcasing our new EZ Glide® PowerTraxx™ and its Harrier LT and LT-LBS ambulance trolleys as well as our wide range of evacuation equipment.
The EZ Glide chair had been designed to meet the demanding needs of medical and disaster response services. Patients can be moved up and down stairs safely and the operator has full control at all times; able to slow, stop or even reverse direction at the touch of a button. A patented built-in safety circuit limits downhill speed, even when power has been lost.
The EZ Glide PowerTraxx leads the industry with its 227kg weight capacity and large seating area which along with the extending footrest, provides a more comfortable experience for larger patients while the innovative features work with the caregivers to ensure a safer transport for all.
The chair can also be employed to move equipment up and down stairs and a range of accessories are available such as padded headrest and oxygen cylinder holder. For those who already own the original Ferno EZ Glide® a retro-fit kit is available.
“The EZ Glide is the first chair of its kind in the industry,” said Jon Ellis, Managing Director at Ferno. “It has multiple uses as a stair chair, evacuation chair or transport chair - capable of maneuvering over kerbs and rough terrain. It comes with powered tracks that deploy easily to eliminate the need for lifting or carrying while ascending or descending stairs, reducing the risk of injury to medical staff.”
The Harrier LT is a lightweight trolley which combines exceptional lifting power with a high capacity battery. It is the only powered ambulance trolley in the UK capable of lifting up to 350kg – and it will perform an amazing 77 lifts of 100kg with just a single battery charge.
The Harrier LT is configurable to different customer needs and requirements and includes an LBS version for carrying larger patients. There are several options and accessories designed to improve its ease of use and reduce manual handling injuries including a directional wheel lock, a removable headrest pad and a wired remote control keypad.
The smooth powered lifting action with slow start-stop movements guarantees complete patient comfort while also ensuring operator safety and reflective strips on the top, base and x-frame rails ensures increased visibility at night.
Ambulance trolleys need to be easily maneuverable and quickly secured within the vehicle – these considerations are an absolute must. But to perform the task to maximum efficiency you also need a trolley which can lift and carry heavier patients without risk of injury to the operator and without needing frequent battery charges.
The Ferno Harrier LT and Harrier LT LBS fulfill these criteria and with all the different options and accessories available it is one of our most adaptable ambulance trolleys yet.
Ferno will be exhibiting on stands 556 and 156 Emergency Services Show 2012.

Here are the Birthday Girls at Ferno

Fiona Carrington-Ward

Christine Dawson

Today, Fiona Carrington-Ward from the Finance team celebrated her fortieth birthday and on Friday, September 28 Christine Dawson, who is part of our receptionist/finance team celebrated her sixtieth birthday.
It is a Ferno tradition to celebrate colleagues key birthdays with a cake chosen by their work mates  related to their hobbies and interests – can you guess what Fiona and Christine’s interests are?
A big happy birthday to both of you from everyone at Ferno.

Ferno’s funeral sales success in Scandinavia

Did you know that Ferno exports as well? One of our latest funeral and mortuary products is proving to be a big hit in Norway and Sweden.
This year we have reported record sales of our Model 11-T Stretcher in the Scandinavian countries.
The Model 11-T has been specifically developed from the successful Model 11 design and features an innovative track system that allows for the removal of the deceased down stairs with much more control and reduces the risk of injury to funeral and mortuary personnel.
Since the Model 11-T was launched we have had some amazing feedback and it’s proving to be a popular solution. We found there was a gap in the market for a stretcher in the funeral and mortuary sector which would provide easier transportation over uneven ground and down stairs.
In the past six months we’ve had record sales in these countries and we expect this to continue as more of those in the industry recognize the usefulness of such an innovative product.”
The Model 11-T Stretcher is sturdy and lightweight with two front wheels and a narrow track-to-ground clearance for easy maneuvering over all surfaces, even with the tracks deployed. It folds in half when not in use for easy carrying and storage and includes two five inch quick release patient restraints, a foot rest and carrying case.
With more than 40 years experience in the medical equipment sector, Ferno’s funeral and mortuary products cover First Call, Refrigeration, Preparation and Rest Room.
As well as stretchers, Ferno’s First Call products include removal trolleys, scoops and transfer boards.
Ferno also offers a range of refrigeration products including cold chambers and refrigerated tables. Preparation equipment ranges from lifting equipment, embalming and autopsy tables and mortuary trolleys. Restroom equipment includes church and showroom trolleys, trestles and biers.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance takes to the air again!

At Ferno we have been long-term supporters of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity. So you can imagine we were delighted to hear from Nicky Massen, the charity’s regional fundraising manager, that Yorkshire Air Ambulance is taking to the air again… but this time with a difference.
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is the star of the BBC documentary Helicopter Heroes which was screened earlier today.
This is the sixth series of the hit BBC documentary which follows the day-to-day work of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters and often features some Ferno equipment.
There will be 20 episodes in this series - airing every week day for four weeks. The programmes start at 9.15am on BBC One and last for 45 minutes. 
Please tune in, set your recorder or catch up anytime online on the BBC iPlayer… you can also support Yorkshire Air Ambulance here.
Feel free to pass on the news to as many of your friends, family and colleagues as possible!
You can also find the Helicopter Heroes on Facebook.

Come and see us at the following events

We have some more dates to add to the list of exhibitions and conferences we are attending in October and November.
On October 9-10 a team from Ferno will be at the Bristol Ambulance Open Day organised by Bristol Ambulance EM at 1 Kings Park Avenue where we will be showcasing a range of trolleys, chairs and other equipment including a roller ramp.
Then on October 12-13 we will be at the Co-operative Funeral Service Managers’ Association’s Conference at the Forest Pines Hotel, Broughton, near Brigg, North Lincolnshire. This is a big conference for Ferno and we will be showing off our entire range of funeral and mortuary equipment.
On October 23-24 the Ferno team responsible for our military equipment will be attending the Defence Medical Services Critical Care Conference at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. You can find out more about our military offering here.
In November we will be at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel to attend the Mid-Trent Critical Care Annual Conference. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn from the lessons that the military has acquired regarding the 'sprints' of major trauma, and the 'marathon' of rehabilitation, and how both are vital to patient focussed care. Delegates will get an opportunity to see our military equipment and our critical care trolleys.

Then, for three days from November 6 to 8 we will be in London to attend the MEDEVAC 2012 Conference which brings together senior military medical officers to explore the challenges surrounding medical evacuation and in-theatre care, such as the standardisation of equipment, the interoperability of medical teams and their equipment and the modernisation of equipment and medical evacuation platforms.
This is great opportunity for us to engage with our partners in the military and other critical care professionals.
As always if you are attending any of these events do come and meet us and we can show you why we are the leading UK manufacturer of emergency medical equipment, military evacuation equipment and funeral and mortuary solutions.

Ferno launches new Coffin Buggy at BIFD Conference

We are launching our Coffin Buggy - a new lightweight body lifting solution – at the British Institute of Funeral Directors Conference in Harrogate nexct month.
The Coffin Buggy has been developed for funeral directors and morticians who have long demanded a more compact and diverse answer to solve common issues associated with other lifting equipment.
The coffin buggy features a ribbed rubber top to protect the coffin and prevent slippage, and swivel castors with double wheels for extra load bearing and to enable the buggy to run on all floor surfaces.
The Coffin Buggy, which weighs just 3.5kgs and can bear loads of up to 200kgs, will be on show on October 26-27 at the BIFD Conference at the Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate alongside Ferno’s extensive range of funeral and mortuary equipment including the Ferno X Lifter.
The X Lifter makes it possible for anyone to single handedly easily load and unload a coffin rack. It is also super lightweight. It is 5kgs lighter than any similar item and the most compact lifter ever produced at 318mm when closed-down for easy storage when not in use.
Ferno Managing Director Jon Ellis said: “The response we have received from customers operating in the funeral and mortuary sector to equipment like the X Lifter, Flexible Body Fridge and the Coffin Buggy has been very encouraging.
“It underscores our deep understanding of the work funeral and mortuary technicians do and demonstrates how Ferno develops products to meet their needs.”

Come and visit us at the NAPFM Conference

Don’t forget that tomorrow and Wednesday we will be at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers Conference at the Peterborough Arena.
The National Association of Police Fleet Managers’ Conference and exhibition is now in its 39th year. The event is recognised as the oldest and one of largest Emergency Service Fleet Events in Europe.
The event brings together conference delegates from the UK and International Police Services as well as colleagues from the other enforcement agencies, emergency services and government departments. It’s an ideal opportunity for the team from Ferno to demonstate all our kit and show how closely we work with the UK’s EMS.
We will be tweeting from the event with hashtag #napfm.
If you are attending be sure to come along and say hello to us. You will find us at stand V35 in the main hall.

Ferno on the field: Liverpool v Manchester United

Manchester United's Luis Nani was carried off the pitch on one of our Saver Basket Stretchers after being injured by a tackle from Liverpool's Jamie Carragher at Anfield when the away team won by two goals to one.
Did you spot any other Ferno equipment on the field over the weekend?

Come see our funeral and mortuary range during our Midlands tour

Next week Ferno is visiting the Midlands to showcase our wide range of funeral and mortuary equipment to our new and existing clients.
At the open event at The Brook Marston Farm Hotel, Birmingham on Tuesday, September 25.between 14.00 and 20.00, the team from Ferno will be showcasing and demonstrating the latest innovations we have developed for the of funeral and mortuary market.
We will demonstrating our new Flexible Body Fridges which provide all the flexibility and adaptability you need to gain the cold storage space when you need it at a fraction of the cost of major building work.
Also look at our new X Lifter. This coffin lifter is make from stainless steel, with rubber-covered rollers, Steinco castors and optional tilting embalming top and coffin frame attachments. The X Lifter has made it possible for one person to comfortably handle most jobs.
And, then there is our new Coffin Buggy which features a ribbed rubber top to protect the coffin and prevent slippage, swivel castors with double wheels for extra load bearing and to enable the buggy to run on all floor surfaces.
And check out our Hydraulic Embalming Table with its quick, easy height and angle adjustment.  Either end of the table can be easily raised or lowered to any position - so that preparation can be carried out comfortably from a standing or seated position.
So we would be delighted to meet with to show off our full range and share a complimentary drink and nibbles while we demonstrate our world class range of funeral and mortuary products.
If you would like to attend please call Mark Richards 07717 201557 or email mrichards@ferno.co.uk to confirm you will be attending.

These guys could do with going on one of our training courses

Our training service ensures that customers get the best use out of our wide range of equipment.
The new service will cover Ferno’s entire range of equipment for key sectors including ambulance; funeral and mortuary; hospital and rescue and evacuation.
The training service ensures that anyone using Ferno’s products will have the right skills set to safely and efficiently use a trolley, wheelchair, rescue chair or, indeed, any of our products.

Our never ending tour in October and November

October and November is going to be busy month for the team at Ferno as we have no less than five events, conference and exhibitions to attend.
It all kicks off in the first week of October when we head off to Teesside for the North of England Critical Care Network for their autumn conference on October 4.
The North of England Critical Care Network (NoECCN) was established in July 2009 as a result of a merger between North East and Cumbria (NE&CCCN) and Tees Valley and South Durham Critical Care Networks (TV&SDCCN).
Then we are off to Scotland for the HMNB Faslane HIE Life Exhibition 2012 on October 11 at the Faslane Naval Yard.
In the last week of October catch up with us at the Fire Sector Summit on October 23 and 24 at Wembely Hilton Hotel.
The Fire Sector Summit is the must-attend fire event of 2012, offering a unique blend of networking, conference, discussion and debate alongside an exhibition featuring the very latest in product and technical advancement. Find us at stand 28.
Then on October 26 and 27 we back in Yorkshire for the National Association of Funeral Directors Conference at the Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road, in Harrogate. This is a big conference for Ferno and we will be showing off our entire range of funeral an mortuary equipment
In November it’s the big one - the Emergency Services Show 2012 - on the 21 and 22 at Stoneleigh Exhibition & Conference Centre, Coventry.
And with more than 400 exhibitors at the show displaying the latest equipment for emergency services, there'll be something for everyone to see, especially if you visit us on stands 556 and 156 where you will be able to see the Harrier LT-LBS, Compact 2 Track, Powertraxx and Acetech.
We notice that this show is already using the hashtag #ESS2012 and that’s the one we will use too.
As always the Ferno team will be on duty to show case and demonstrate our wide range of emergency medical equipment.

Ferno on the field: Cardiff City v Leeds United

Eagle-eyed fans of Ferno would have seen one of our stretchers on the field of play again this weekend when Leeds United’s Ross McCormack was stretched off the field as the Tykes whent down 2-1 to Cardiff.

Leeds’ manager Neil Warnock has requested funds to sign a new striker on loan after losing McCormack to injury.

Good day at patient safety conference

Ferno at the National Ambulance Service Patient Safety Conference 2012

You may have seen from some of our Tweets from yesterday when we attended the National Ambulance Service Patient Safety Conference 2012 at Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park. This is a joint partnership between West Midlands Ambulance Service and the College of Paramedics.

The conference was an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our products which included the Harrier LT-LBS, Compact 2 Track, Scoop EXL and our new UHI as well as get some insight into new trends in patient safety.
This year there were four main areas of focus at the conference: Cardiac and Stroke - Reducing the Delays to Definative Care; Trauma Management - Reducing Mortality and Morbidity; Keeping Patients Safe at the Beginning and End of Life and Maintaining Improvements in Patient Safety.

To those of you visiting our stand yesterday a big thanks you and we look forward to talking to you again in the future.

Happy Birthday Tracey

Many happy returns to our receptionist Tracey Softley who is celebrating her fiftieth birthday - hope you like the cake Tracey

Our work with Blue Light Services

We have worked with Blue Light Services, renowned for their innovative vehicle designs and passion to work alongside our customers for many years now. They deliver on all aspects, from the ambulance vehicle design to the on-the-road product.
They have a dedicated team of professionals with years of experience in the vehicle conversion business they are a great bunch of people to work with.
So we were delighted to spot some of our kits in action in their latest video of their new prototype bariatric ambulance.
Blue Light Services was one of our first customers to purchase a Powertraxx which you can see in action alongside our Megasus Trolley.

In training for safety with Ferno

At Ferno we have launched a new training service to ensure that customers get the best use out of our wide range of equipment.
The new service will cover Ferno’s entire range of equipment for key sectors including ambulance; funeral and mortuary; hospital and rescue and evacuation.
The training service ensures that anyone using Ferno’s products will have the right skills set to safely and efficiently use a trolley, wheelchair, rescue chair or, indeed, any of our products.
The service is also available to any organisations, which under law are obliged to have a range of rescue and evacuation products on their premises. As a result we have worked with Google at its European HQ in Dublin, Trinity College and the National Galleries in Scotland.”
We recently delivered a training session to Huddersfield Town Football Club at its John Smiths Stadium after completing an evacuation audit for the club which has several Ferno evacuation products.
A particular area of expertise is our ability to ‘customise’ and ‘tailor’ courses and programmes to suit a wide range of customer and clients’ needs, which is what we did with the National Gallery delivering a high quality and cost effective training programme.
Michael Clarke, Director of the Scottish Galleries. “We found the training programme to be invaluable. It gave us the opportunity to learn about the full potential of Ferno’s equipment and all there uses, meaning that we are likely to use it far more than we would have done.”
The training service complements Ferno’s existing consulting programme and Evacuation Audit which ensures that companies keep their people safe in the event of an emergency evacuation.
A significant number of Ferno customers operating across a whole range of industries and sectors are struggling with new health and safety legislation such as the Equality Act 2010 and the fire safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005.
These two major changes in the law require companies to take responsibility for the evacuation of everyone on their site, whether they are employees, visitors or contractors, and that particular attention needs to be paid to procedures for disabled, injured or unwell persons.
As a result we have developed an Evacuation Audit service which helps companies understand what measures they must put in place to quickly and safely evacuate a building and comply with regulations.
The Ferno Evacuation Audit considers all aspects of an emergency evacuation including the management of disabled people, treating the injured, the effects of smoke, lighting and crowd control.
Buildings which have to comply with the new legislation include offices and shops, factories and warehouses, residential care and educational premises, theatres, cinemas, healthcare and transport premises and places of assembly - large or small.
Ferno’s work with the emergency services means that our staff are experts in all aspects of emergency evacuation planning and can help companies meet all their obligations under existing legislation.
To find out more give us a call on 01224 851 999.

Ferno on the field: Squel Stein at the Paralympics

Eagle-eyed fans of Ferno would have seen one of our stretchers on the field of play again this week at the Paralympics when Brazil's Squel Stein was carried off the field in a Ferno stretcher during a BMX cycling women's semifinal run. Stein fell off her bike after she landed on the grass following a big jump in the first half of the course. The 21-year-old Stein secured her best result in a major competition earlier this year when she reached the world championships final.

New X Lifter for funeral and mortuary sector

Ferno has launched ‘The X Lifter’ - a new lightweight body lifting solution for the funeral and mortuary sector.
The X Lifter has been developed to supply customers who have long demanded a more compact and diverse answer to solve common issues associated with other lifting devices.
The X Lifter makes it possible for anyone to single handedly easily load and unload a coffin rack. It is also super lightweight. It is 5kgs lighter than any similar item and the most compact lifter ever produced at 318mm when closed-down. Folding this small means the product can easily be hidden away underneath an altar when not in use.
And we already have one delighted customer in Colin Rescorla of C.L. Funeral Service, Cornwall who was the first to purchase an X Lifter at the National Association of Funeral Directors Conference in Stratford upon Avon. Keen to put it to work, he took it away the same day.
Colin says: “I wish I had bought one 15 years ago, it’s made things so much easier for us. The X Lifter has made it possible for one person to comfortably handle most jobs. I wish I had bought another at the same time”.
He added: “I’ve used Ferno products for many years, and I’d never buy anything else. As a metal worker, I had been considering building something of a similar design, but couldn’t see the point when the X Lifter does exactly what I need it to do.”
The X Lifter is available with two attachments - a tilting embalming top and a coffin frame. The embalming top comes complete with six body rests while the coffin frame has four rubber rollers that can be manufactured to suit individual needs and requirements.
Customers can opt to have a foot pedal on the X Lifter and the innovative new design makes it easier than ever to operate, with no exposed wires.
Ferno’s Managing Director, Jon Ellis said: “We are really pleased to now be able to supply a product that the market has been demanding for so long. It’s great knowing Ferno have filled that gap. We have already had some fantastic feedback off our customers”.

How not to use a stretcher

Let us know if you have any examples of bad stretcher bearers. This is why we provide a training service.

Some great deals for funeral directors

Model 24 Multi-Level Trolley

A quick heads up for funeral directors - we are currently offering a 20 per cent discount on our Model 24 Multi-Level Trolley.
The Model 24 is a highly versatile roll-in trolley, which allows first call work to be performed with ease and dignity.
Specially designed features include:

• When the undercarriage is folded and locked into its lowest position, the stretcher converts to a highly manoeuvrable two wheel stretcher
• Fully adjustable, variable height mechanism facilitates easy transfer and loading
• New, bigger loading wheels enable lower loading height
• Release levers enable the stretcher to be raised/lowered without the operative supporting full weight of equipment and body
• Legs fold and lock as stretcher is removed from vehicle with procedure being reversed when loading
• Comes complete with a mattress and quick release retaining straps

Model 11 First Call Stretcher

We’re also doing a deal on our Model 11 First Call Stretcher. There is a 20 per cent discount on this stretcher which is used extensively within the funeral sector,.
The Ferno Model 11 is a simple and very economical first call stretcher.
Specially designed features include:

• Sturdy and lightweight with two front wheels for easy manoeuvring
• Folds in half when not in use for ease of carrying and storage
• Legs and 4" wheels fold out of the way when not needed
• Comes with quick release retaining straps
• Also available with spring hinges
• Carry bag available separately
• Optional footrest

If you would like more information call us on 01274 851 999 or email us at sales@ferno.co.uk

Update on our online store

At Ferno we are currently redeveloping our website which will introduce a lot of special new features and content.
However, for a short period of time this will mean that our virtual shop will not be available and you will not be able to process orders online.
But the good news is we can still process orders over the phone or via email – if you visit the shop just make a note of the product code and we will do everything we can to process your order. Call us on 01274 851999.

Google’s European HQ acquires Ferno saver evacuation chair

Google’s European  headquarters in Dublin and the city’s university Trinity College have taken delivery of our Saver Safe Evacuation Chairs.
We developed the Saver Safe Evacuation Chair as an effective solution for helping the disabled or incapacitated down flights of stairs during emergency situations or evacuations without requiring any heavy lifting or manual handling.
We are delighted to be able to work with Google and Trinity College staff to ensure that their high levels of health and safety are maintained.
As one of the major manufacturers of medical equipment, we invest a lot of time in research and development to ensure that we can deliver an effective solution to any emergency situation and the Saver Safe Evacuation Chair is no exception.
The Saver Evacuation Chair includes many systems to enhance patient comfort and safety, yet remains lightweight and compact to ensure easy storage and use. The ease of patient transfers on and off the chair means that users remain safe at all times.

Ferno on the field: Liverpool v Manchester City

Full marks to Ferno's Jon Ellis who spotted two of our Saver basket stretchers at Anfield at the weekend. One was used to carry Liverpool's Daniel Agger off the pitch after a head injury.
Remember to let us know when you see our kits in action - on the field and off it.

Ferno on the field: Manchester United v Fulham

Eagle-eyed fans of Ferno would have seen one of our stretchers on the field of play again at the weekend when Wayne Rooney was taken off the field after he suffered from a gash on his leg in Manchester United's clash with Fulham.
Rooney will miss England’s World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine next month after being ruled out for a month with the thigh injury when ManU beat Fulham 3-2.

Our never ending tour in September

September is going to be busy month for the team at Ferno as we have no less than seven events, conference and exhibitions to attend.
It all kicks off in the first week of September when we head off down to Cornwall to showcase our Funeral & Mortuary equipment to Cornish funeral directors and morticians – see earlier post here.
Then from September 7 to 9 we are at the Mountain Rescue Conference 2012 -  the  largest  gathering  of  Mountain, Cave  and  other  LandSAR  organisations  in  the  UK.  With  some  300  participants  the  event  will  stimulate  much  thought  discussion  and  advice  through  the  extensive  programme  of  lectures,  workshops,  and  exhibitions,  presented  by  national  and  international  practitioners  expert  in  their  field  of  SAR.
The conference is taking place in Yorkshire at Well Met Conferencing, City Campus, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds and we will be showing off a range of equipment including Titan Basket Stretcher (Split), Model 71 Split, Paraguard, Vac Mattress, Wiz-Loc Collars, Waterjel and AS190 Vac Splint Kits. We hope to be tweeting at the event so follow us on the hashtag #MRC2012
Right after that we will be heading down to Brighton on the South Coast on the 10th and 11th to attend the British Association of Critical Care Nurses Conference at the Well Brighton Dome. This is a great chance for us to talk to Critical Care Nurses, Regional CC Managers and other professionals as well as demonstrating our CCT Trolley, Vac Mattresses and other products. (hashtag #baccnc)
The next day we will be at the National Ambulance Service Patient Safety Conference 2012 at Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park. This is a joint partnership between West Midlands Ambulance Service and the College of Paramedics.
There will be four main areas of focus: Cardiac and Stroke - Reducing the Delays to Definative Care; Trauma Management - Reducing Mortality and Morbidity; Keeping Patients Safe at the Beginning and End of Life and Maintaining Improvements in Patient Safety. Look out for our products which will include the Harrier LT-LBS, Compact 2 Track, Scoop EXL and our new UHI. (hashtag #naspsc)
Then there is a brief rest before we head off to Silverstone on September 20 to attend AMBITION 2012. AMBITION is the ambulance service’s own national annual conference and exhibition.
Now in its third year, this is a one-day event that is unlike any other because it is the only show with the full support of all NHS ambulance services and therefore the guaranteed attendance of a broad range of frontline staff and senior managers from all NHS ambulance services. (hashtag #amb2012
On the same day a representative from Ferno will be in Aberdeen to attend the Enclosed Space, Mines Rescue Exhibition which is being held at the Beach Ballroom, Beach Promenade. Here we will be showing our wide range of SAR equipment to specialists in off shore, mountain, SAR and mine rescue professionals. (hashtag #esmre).
Finally we end the month on the 25th and 26th at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers Conference at the Peterborough Arena.
The National Association of Police Fleet Managers’ Conference and exhibition is now in its 39th year. The event is recognised as the oldest and one of largest Emergency Service Fleet Events in Europe.
The event brings together conference delegates from the UK and International Police Services as well as colleagues from the other enforcement agencies, emergency services and government departments. (hashtag #napfm)
If you are attending any of these events be sure to come along and say hello to us.

Come see our funeral and mortuary range during our Cornwall tour

In September Ferno is visiting Cornwall to showcase our wide range of funeral and mortuary equipment to our new and existing clients.
At the open event at the Carlton Hotel, Falmouth Road, Truro on Tuesday, September 4 from 4.30pm, the team from Ferno will be showcasing and demonstrating the latest innovations we have developed for the of funeral and mortuary market.
We will demonstrating our new Flexible Body Fridges which provide all the flexibility and adaptability you need to gain the cold storage space when you need it at a fraction of the cost of major building work.
Also look at our new X Lifter. This coffin lifter is make from stainless steel, with rubber-covered rollers, Steinco castors and optional tilting embalming top and coffin frame attachments. The X Lifter has made it possible for one person to comfortably handle most jobs.
And, then there is our new Coffin Buggy which features a ribbed rubber top to protect the coffin and prevent slippage, swivel castors with double wheels for extra load bearing and to enable the buggy to run on all floor surfaces.
And check out our Hydraulic Embalming Table with its quick, easy height and angle adjustment.  Either end of the table can be easily raised or lowered to any position - so that preparation can be carried out comfortably from a standing or seated position.
So we would be delighted to meet with to show off our full range and share a complimentary drink and nibbles while we demonstrate our world class range of funeral and mortuary products.
If you would like to attend please call Lee Searle on 07730 913050 or email lsearle@ferno.co.uk to confirm your attendance.

Ferno on the field: Man City v Southampton

As the new football season kicks off Ferno is back on the field. This time one of our basket stretchers appeared in the big ticket game between Premier League champions Manchester City and newbies Southampton, which city won 3-2
After limping off the pitch with a knee injury, City’s Sergio Aguero was taken down the tunnel on a stretcher.
City boss Roberto Mancini will anxiously await the scan results on Agüero. The Italian confessed himself "worried" at the potential long-term loss of Agüero, who scored 30 times in his debut season.