| 17 Oct 2007 |
JOHN TOOHER of MARSDEN WEIGHING DIES SUDDENLY
It is with sadness that we report the sudden death of John Tooher of Marsden Weighing Machine Group. John died suddenly, aged 58, of a heart attack on Friday 12th October 2007. The Federation’s greatest sympathy is expressed to John’s widow Sally, their two daughters Emily and Lucy and to all at Marsden’s. The funeral will take place at 12 noon on Wednesday 24th October 2007 at Reading Crematorium, Henley Road. The family have requested no flowers but donations may be made to the British Heart Foundation. Anyone requiring any further information should contact Richard Black at Marsdens on 0845 130 7330. |
| 14 Sep 2007 |
Note of Caution - RightOn Scales
RightOn Scales are an internet seller of weighing instruments. Each of their web-pages relating to their UK operation carries the UK Weighing Federation logo implying that RightOn Scales is a member of this Federation and abides by the Codes of Business Practice that apply to Federation Members. Despite the presence of our logo on their web-site we must make it clear that: ..... |
| 11 Sep 2007 |
METRICATION - THE FACTS
There have been several misleading news stories today (11 September 2007) to the effect that the EU has given up on metric Britain and the so-called metric martyrs have secured a notable victory. Even the usually reliable and factual BBC has given in to the temptation to make mountains out of molehills and generate eye-catching but misleading headlines. Let’s look at the facts… ..... |
| 4 Apr 2007 |
WEIGHLOG - APRIL 2007
Topics include: WEEE Directive Calibration Code of Practice CECIP General Assembly |
| 26 Mar 2007 |
ON SHOW - THE UKWF GOES OUT TO INDUSTRY AT THE TOTAL SHOW
The UKWF is pleased to announce that we are exhibiting at the upcoming Total Show at the NEC from 15-18 May 2007. The show organisers have been kind enough to allow us a complimentary seven square metre stand in Hall 4, stand number 4566. This is a first for the Federation as we look to increase industry awareness of the UKWF. This platform will provide the opportunity to give visitors an overview of the important work carried out by the Federation and explain the benefits of working with its members for all weighing related matters - as well as hopefully encouraging new members. Come along and see us if you’re planning to visit. |
| 14 Nov 2006 |
WEIGHLOG - NOVEMBER 2006
Topics include: Measuring Instruments Directive Packaged Goods Regulations The WEEE Directive Certificate of Competence in Legal Metrology Calibration Code of Practice CECIP General Assembly |
| 30 Oct 2006 |
Leading by example - Hayman Award goes to UKWF President
The UKWF recently held a very successful regional meeting in the shadow of Royal Naval aircraft old and new at the Yeovilton Air Museum. At the end of a lively and informative meeting, this year’s students who successfully completed the UWIC course in the weighing aspects of legal metrology were presented with their Certificates of Competence. ..... |
| 30 Aug 2006 |
LEGAL METROLOGY TRAINING EXTENDED TO NON-MEMBERS
The ongoing success of the UK Weighing Federation’s course on the Weighing Aspects of Legal Metrology has prompted them to open it up to non-members for the coming session starting in October 2006. The course is run in conjunction with the University of Wales, Cardiff (UWIC) and culminates in a nationally recognised Certificate of Competency. Training takes place in a virtual learning environment via a dedicated web site and students provide evidence of competency through an assessed logbook of activity. The course covers a comprehensive range of subjects over the prescribed learning period, including practical and legal aspects of weighing and associated equipment. Students also attend regional day seminars where they cover key issues in a classroom environment, allowing them to meet other students and the course supervisors. UKWF President Tony Mellor is very positive about the training and as he explains: "Our decision to widen the entry criteria has been initiated by requests from non-members to join the course. This is ideally suited to people from a wide range of disciplines including trading standards officers, quality managers and engineers. In fact anyone involved with weighing equipment." Anyone interested needs to act quickly and should visit the Legal Metrology Training pages of the UKWF website for further information |
| 20 Jul 2006 |
WEIGHLOG JULY 2006
Topics include: WEEE Directive MID Training Packaged Goods Regulations Notification or Re-Varification UWIC/UKWF Certificate of Competence in Legal Metrology |
| 9 Mar 2006 |
Legal metrology course proves to be a winner
The second group of students are already well on their way to completing their course in the weighing aspects of legal metrology. The course, which started last year, is a joint training initiative between the UK Weighing Federation and the University of Wales in Cardiff (UWIC). Most of the training takes place in a virtual learning environment via a dedicated web site and students provide evidence of competence through an assessed logbook of activity. The course covers a comprehensive range of subjects over the four months work based learning period including practical and legal aspects of weighing and associated equipment. New for this session, students now also attend regional day seminars where they cover key issues in a classroom environment, allowing them to meet other students and the course supervisor Andy Hayward. The course, which culminates in a National Certificate of Competence, has attracted weighing personnel from all disciplines including service engineers, apprentices and even managing directors. |
| 1 Mar 2006 |
Weighlog MARCH 2006
Topics include: M.I.D. WHEE Diretive Medical Devices Directive CECIP General Assemblies |
| 16 Dec 2005 |
WEIGHLOG December 2005
Topics Include WEEE and RoHS Directive MID Self-Verification under the NAWI Directive |
| 9 Nov 2005 |
Successful UKWF students awarded Legal Metrology Certificates of Competence
The first students to have successfully completed the course in the weighing aspects of legal metrology have been awarded their Certificates of Competence. This new joint training initiative has been set up between the UK Weighing Federation and the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC). ..... |
| 28 Sep 2005 |
UK Weighing Federation committed to clarifying important metrology legislation
Over the past decade the weighing instrument market has evolved into a convoluted global business and as a result, equipment making up even simple systems can come from different manufacturers. Unfortunately this has lead to some ambiguities over the important issue of self verification. The UK Weighing Federation is currently working closely with its members and bodies such as the National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML) and the European Committee of Weighing Instrument Manufacturers (CECIP) to clarify the situation. ..... |
| 2 Sep 2005 |
UKWF AGM IN DUBLIN
When members of the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF) met in Dublin for their recent Annual General Meeting the occasion was certainly the right mixture of business and pleasure. During the meeting Members were updated on technical issues from the Technical Officer including important developments on the ongoing subject of self verification. The formal aspects of the meeting also featured an informative and humorous insight into the organization of legal metrology in Ireland presented by Joe Kane from the Irish Weights and Measures. This was followed by a presentation from Kerry Jones from SPA who talked about Safety Passports explaining how they originated, why they are necessary and how they are issued. Following the meeting, Members went on a tour of the Guinness Storehouses where they saw how Guinness is brewed, learned about the history of this famous beverage and, of course, sampled it for themselves. Derek Christie, President of the UKWF, was very pleased with how the two days went and as he concludes: " We decided to do something different for this year’s meeting and it proved to be a great success with all the members who attended. The proceedings were rounded off at a local night spot where we were entertained to a lively party night including typical Irish food and music." |
| 1 Aug 2005 |
UKWF Calibration Code of Practice helps with the perfect mix
A comprehensive Code of Practice for the calibration of weighing equipment used in concrete batching is helping to ensure quality levels are maintained throughout this important industry sector. The Code, which has been introduced by the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), lays down formal procedures for testing the equipment, together with guidelines on the representation of results in the Calibration Certificate and a suggested calibration frequency. ..... |
| 25 Jul 2005 |
WEIGHLOG - JULY 2005
Topics include: WEEE & RoHS Directives MID Modernising Metrology Enforcement UKWF/UWIC Certificate of Competence in Legal Metrology UKWF/NWML Cricket Match Supplment on Self Verification under NAWI Directive |
| 30 Jun 2005 |
External Audit Scheme puts Weight behind Calibration Code of Practice
Members of the UK Weighing Federation are undergoing a strict external audit to ensure they are following their own Code of Practice for the calibration of non-automatic weighing instruments. (NAWI) ..... |
| 23 Jun 2005 |
The Measuring Instruments Directive - 13 years in the making
Significant changes are happening across the European Union in the field of legal metrology. John Anthony, Technical Officer for the UK Weighing Federation, looks at the implications of the new Measuring Instruments Directive for users and manufacturers of weighing and measuring equipment. ..... |
| 14 Jun 2005 |
OBITUARY - JAMES HERBERT CBE - 1918 - 2005
A.J. (Jim) Herbert died peacefully at home on Wednesday 8th June 2005. ..... |