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Plastazote Foam: Chemistry, Manufacturing and Applications
Plastazote is a closed-cell, crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) foam widely used in engineering, medical devices, orthotics and protective packaging. Chemically, it is produced from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) that is crosslinked with high-energy irradiation and inert nitrogen gas.
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Choosing the right foams for your orthotic or prosthetic production
Foam materials play a critical role in the performance, comfort, and effectiveness of orthotic and prosthetic devices. The right foam can make the difference between a device that supports healing and mobility, and one that causes discomfort, skin irritation or mechanical failure.
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5 November 2024
Algeos is looking to hire two Operations Apprentices to work within its Operations team on site in Speke, Liverpool. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring smooth receipt and storage of goods arriving from suppliers and ensure goods are accurately picked, packed and dispatched within our service level agreement timeframes.Â
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12 September 2024
On Saturday 28th September, Team Algeos is taking on an incredible challenge for our charity of the year Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. This event will see teams paddling their way along the Leeds through to the Liverpool Canal, which is an amazing 22 miles.  Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five. They work to ensure that very unwell children can enjoy the best possible quality of life and supporting their families throughout their journey.
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3 May 2024
Algeos’ Charity of the Year for 2024 is Zoe’s Place - we have already held several charity events and have a full calendar ready for the rest of the year. Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice is the only baby-specific hospice in the UK.
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2 September 2023
Using an exercise ball as a chair in the workplace has become a popular alternative to traditional seating. While there are some potential benefits, there are also notable disadvantages to consider. Below, we explore both the advantages and drawbacks of using an exercise ball as a chair, as well as tips on how to use it properly and alternative ways to improve posture.
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9 November 2009
Algeos is proud to announce the launch of a brand new Podiatry Reward Scheme for Private Podiatrist Customers.
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11 January 2009
Members of the Northwest Biomechanics Group for clinical effectiveness have launched the Interactive Biomechanics web book, an online biomechanics reference tool designed to assist podiatrists in diagnosing patients presenting with biomechanical conditions.
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11 February 2008
Algeos are proud to introduce a new and improved silicone gel range to the podiatry market. With a better design and wide selection of products, the Podotech gel range will be at the forefront of podiatry gels
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23 January 2008
Algeos has won the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) award for outstanding customer service and innovation in the orthotics industry at the BHTA Annual Awards Dinner on 8th November 2007.
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20 December 2007
From mid-July to mid-September, there is likely to be disruption to our deliveries to ORN (Olympic Route Network) areas due to the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. -
11 December 2005
125 years in business is an amazing achievement for any organisation and is something Algeos staff past and present can be very proud of.
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10 June 2005
Read online help please. See Help Section
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10 June 2005
This is due to the internal process we must maintain to properly track your order through the system. Once an order number is assigned you may use it for all future references to that purchase.
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10 June 2005
According to the 'Gore Street Directory', John Algeo established a leather dealing business at 97 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool in 1881. John was born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland in about 1847-8 and his wife was from in Liverpool. It is thought that they married about 1876.
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10 October 2004
On a cold, wet and stormy night, four girls from the Algeos team in Liverpool subjected themselves to frizzy hair dos and ruined manicures all in the name of charity.
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5 July 2004
Algeos have also been officially recognised as valuable investors in the community, as an inaugural winner of the South Liverpool Business Awards 2004. -
22 March 2004
B.C. Leathers have specialised in the U.K. in leathers for the orthopaedic, saddlery and shoe manufacturing industries. They also sell specialised tools for the leather industry and have been successful in winning tenders in the Middle East and other export markets for prosthetic items.
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2 February 2004
Algeos is proud to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Investors in People award. IIP is a national award, which sets a level of good practice for training and development of staff to achieve the goals of the organisation. -
11 October 2003
Marc Cameron has now undertaken the role of marketing manager at Algeos. Marc, who has been with the company for 2 years has stepped up from Marketing Executive to fill the position. -
1 September 2003
We have great pleasure in informing you that A. Algeo Ltd have just completed a deal to merge the Footwear Findings company of Somerton, Somerset in with our own.
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23 August 2003
We would like to start by thanking everybody who attended the "All you need to know about Foot Orthoses 2003" seminars. This year the three seminars covered the whole of Britain. Glasgow in the North, Stoke in the Midlands, and Reading in the South.
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11 January 2003
We would like to take this opportunity to announce the appointment of James Sheridan as Sales & Marketing Director of Algeos.
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11 December 2002
We have great pleasure in informing you that A. Algeo Ltd have just completed a deal to merge the Footwear Findings company of Somerton, Somerset in with our own.
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11 December 2001
Algeos have been recognised a one of the fastest growing inner city businesses in the UK. -
10 September 2001
The website has been created to offer an on-line resource and contact base for Professional Orthotic Technicians. The very nature of the specialist work encountered in fabricating an Orthotic.