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in-house training

Training investment boost

12 Dec 2008
A significant financial injection into training for small and medium sized businesses is expected to help the clay industry as the UK and world economy slows down.
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The carbon circle – carbon dioxide is reabsorbed to create new biomass through photosynthesis

Burning the alternatives - different fuels for firing

12 Dec 2008
By changing the fuels in kilns that fire heavy clay products, companies can reduce costs and benefit the environment. Gas, liquid petroleum gas, heavy oil and coal could, in part, or totally, be replaced by biomass and petrol coke.
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Digital oil fields - Ideas for the industry

1 Dec 2008
A technology response to ‘low’ oil prices is presented. The future role of large corporations is discussed.
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Resource nationalism - Issues affecting companies operating abroad

1 Dec 2008
Robert Amsterdam, Principal Lawyer at Amsterdam & Peroff, London, UK, discusses the dangers facing companies operating overseas. Advice is offered for successful operations.
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Keep on learning - CPD

1 Dec 2008
Continuous professional development is not just a requirement for professional qualifications, it can also increase company productivity and benefit your career. The Open University and Smithers Rapra are examples of organisations offering relevant training.
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