IRTE Ireland North Centre Student Awards 2025
Join us for the IRTE Ireland North Student Awards in Portadown, celebrating top Heavy Vehicle Maintenance students. The evening will include an industry lecture by Chris Slowey from Manfreight Limited and great networking opportunities.
Wheel and Tyre Technology – Safety Systems
The speaker will speak about the CPD Presentation topicswheel security and tyre safety systems available from the company and their future developments.
What changed between EN81-80 (2109) and EN81-80 (2003)
Dave Cooper will explain the changes between the two standards and why they were made.
The Future and Sustainability of Scania
CPD Presentation topics: The speaker will speak about the history of Scania Trucks/Haydock Group and the present range of company products. In addition to this future technology and customer driven developments within Scania trucks will be covered.
Legislation Update
Es returns to IRTE North London Centre to provide an update on the latest changes and additions to legislation affecting the industry. He can also provide insight into the Transport Managers CPC as a former Chief Examiner for the City and Guilds of London Institute.
Site Visit: Leyland PR26 6TJ
Site Visit: Tour of the FOX GROUP facility in Leyland (Hurt Plant Hire) that will include the logistics administration hub, workshop facilities, recycling areas, crush plant, railhead, plant equipment and fleet vehicles.
John Deere Technical Update & Facility Tour
Join IRTE Scottish Ayrshire for an exclusive technical event at J S Montgomery in Beith. This insightful evening will include a guided tour of the facilities and workshop.
Surface Preparation - It's a blast!
So what exactly is industry's hang-up with surface preparation? Unfortunately, it's that the process doesn't add any value to the finished component. However, ignoring this important operation is likely to be a very costly decision, if it jeopardises the optimum adhesion conditions required for subsequent coating operations.
We need your views
We are looking to find even more ways that IRTE members can make the most of benefits the Society has to offer – plus we're offering you the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher to hear your views.
What lies beneath
Presentations at a recent seminar revealed the enormity of the tasks to be addressed if carbon capture and sequestration is ever to become a reality.