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Both the honeycomb matrix and the leaf-spring are made from the same thermoplastic injection moulded material, ensuring a high compression rate and 100% recovery to its original shape, which means no loss of function over time. This combination gives the unique controlled distribution and deceleration of pressure – in other words protecting the body from impact forces making it particularly effective for pressure relief when standing, sitting, lying down or kneeling. It is this memory aspect to the material that elevates our technology above the competition. Differing from basic foams such as PU and EVA, which provide limited cushioning by air pockets that collapse relatively quickly, Redbacks Cushioning Technology ultimately performs at a higher cushioning rate for longer, enabling you to work harder for longer in greater comfort. After 3 years of research, initial development and a vigorous and continuous sales and marketing campaign, we are very well placed to accelerate our progress throughout 2015; many leading PPE distributors and organisations with large workforces, together with thousands of self-employed professionals have already recognised the true health and safety benefits which our products provide and we are more than confident that these will be joined by many more over the coming months and years. Our Mission Redbacks Cushioning is about helping people to work safer, more comfortably and for longer, whatever their working or leisure environment. Our mission is to continue to develop class-leading products that promote good health, comfort and wellbeing by reducing pressure on the human anatomy. We only use the highest quality, recyclable materials in our products, to maximise longevity and durability for users, whilst reducing our impact on the planet. Footwear: In 2012 we started designing Redbacks Cushioning Technology for use as a midsole in a wide variety of shoes, trainers, walking and safety boots. An eminent team of podiatrists, biomechanical engineers and designers worked in collaboration to successfully create a midsole that delivers unrivalled comfort together with outstanding scientifically proven results. A number of internationally established footwear manufacturers are now keen to work with us; during 2015 we will be launching our first range of revolutionary safety footwear which will incorporate the original Redbacks cushioning technology giving ‘direction of force’ flexibility which ensures the even distribution of the impact forces whilst walking; this alleviates pressure on the feet and the rest of the body by absorbing energy and making walking as light and comfortable as possible. The company, which is a member of BSIF has won a number of awards over the past 3 years, for its kneepad design, one of the most significant being the prestigious SATRA Best Innovation Occupational PPE Award in 2012; professional tradespeople who are readers of some of the UK’s leading trade publications have also voted in nationwide polls for Redbacks kneepads as an award winning product. All Redbacks Cushioning products are patented worldwide, and fully CE approved. Seating: Our experience with the kneepads and footwear is now leading us to develop a completely unique type of seating with similar cushioning health and safety benefits. Discussions are well down the line with representatives from the automotive, rail and aviation industries who are interested in us offering the first credible alternative to the traditional polyester fibre wadding, polyurethane foam, metal springs and gels used by today’s manufacturers. For more information visit: www.redbackscushioning.com HSE INTERNATIONAL 47