Facility expansion (1st February 2012)

Flightcase manufacturer 5 Star Cases has kicked off 2012 with a new, much larger, custom designed sanding booth area at its Wisbech, UK, headquarters.

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Fireproof filters (1st September 2011)

AirBench has introduced a range of flame retardant final-stage filters, for use in its 'C' range of units for light sparking applications.

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WorkPoint Environments changes name to AirBench (1st April 2011)

Reflecting its position as a leader in downdraught extraction, and to clarify the focus of the company for customers, suppliers and end users, WorkPoint Environments has a new name: AirBench.

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Dust off the TV (1st November 2010)

Viridor, one of the UK's leading recycling companies, has solved a hazardous dust issue with the installation of 3 new AirBenches from WorkPoint.

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Dusts captured (1st October 2010)

TWI, the independent joining technologies research centre, has solved a persistent dust problem with the installation of a new AirBench FN from WorkPoint Environments.

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Dust to dust (1st March 2010)

When Cambridge Pet Crematorium (CPC) identified a dust issue being created when decanting cremated remains into urns, AirBench provided a solution.

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Heavy duty airbench (1st February 2010)

WorkPoint has launched a new addition to its range of downdraught benches.

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Export success (1st November 2009)

WorkPoint is celebrating the completion of a major export order.

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Export success (1st October 2009)

WorkPoint is celebrating the completion of a major export order.

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High volume, low velocity (1st September 2009)

New from WorkPoint, VertAir offers many of the benefits of an AirBench, but for large scale applications.

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ATEX rated AirBench (1st February 2009)

An ATEX rated AirBench specifically designed for use in potentially explosive dust atmospheres while providing high standards of breathing protection is now available from WorkPoint.

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Down draught extraction (1st April 2007)

WorkPoint Environments is celebrating a repeat order from a major timber window manufacturer for its down draught extraction system. This will add 50% to the installed base. After on-site trials, the client purchased a numb

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Plug-and-go (1st April 2006)

Reflecting increased demand for effective dust extraction in higher hygiene areas such as chemical, pharmaceutical and food manufacturing areas, WorkPoint has introduced a stainless steel version of its AirBench down draught extraction table.

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Provides dust extraction (1st February 2006)

Leeds-based Andy Thornton, manufacturer of reproduction furniture, uses a downdraught bench from WorkPoint Environments for the sanding and ageing of timber items.

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Doh! A model solution (1st April 2005)

Slotz of Birmingham specialises in modelling popular media figures and has installed an AirBench from WorkPoint Environments to ensure safe, dust-free working for its model makers.

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Needing to remove dust (1st February 2005)

WorkPoint has come to the rescue of a steel fabrication company whose AirBench was not working properly due to loss of suction. The bench was installed to handle grinding dust from plasma cut profiles. It is in constant use and heavily loaded.

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SIT DOWN WORKING DOWN DRAUGHT BENCH (1st December 2004)

Available from WorkPoint Environments, the new AirDesk is said to provide all the benefits of the companys AirBenches but with the addition of full knee space so that it is suitable for sit-down working.

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