Bowers Group’s Financial Controller Mike Turner represented Team GB at the 2023 Europe Triathlon Championships.
The much-anticipated day arrived as Mike stood alongside Europe’s top triathletes in his age category. The arduous race entailed a 750 metre swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run. However, unforeseen challenges emerged when the race format had to be altered to a duathlon due to water quality concerns, replacing the swim portion with an additional run.
Undeterred by the challenges, Mike’s unwavering commitment and training shone through as he pushed himself to his limits, leaving everything on the course. Fuelled by his dedication and the unwavering support of Team GB, Mike approached the finish line to a thunderous applause, a testament to the incredible display of athleticism and determination he exhibited throughout the race.
Crossing the finish line, Mike not only accomplished an impressive feat in Madrid but also fulfilled a lifelong personal achievement. Reflecting on his experience, Mike said “The whole experience was amazing, from representing my country, wearing the GB kit with my name on it, and the immense satisfaction of receiving a medal at the end. Adapting to the altered race format proved to be more of a challenge than I was expecting, particularly considering that running is my weakest discipline. Nevertheless, the electric atmosphere filled with anticipation, nerves, and overwhelming support, really brought home the significance of achieving my dream to represent my country in a sporting event.”
As a renowned British metrology company, Bowers Group took full advantage of the bumper crowds and highlighted its expertise in quality control and assurance.
Control Exhibition is a highly respected international trade fair that takes place annually in Stuttgart, Germany. It provides a platform for professionals, manufacturers, and service providers to showcase the latest advancements in technology, products, and services related to quality control and assurance in manufacturing, production, and engineering.
Richard Grocott, Bowers’ Export Sales Director, was thrilled with the turnout, stating, “We’ve had a fantastic time exhibiting at Control 2023. It always proves to be a highlight in our calendar, but this year has been something special. Control offers us the invaluable opportunity to catch up with distributors from around the world and we would like to offer our sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to visit us. It was great to see such a large turnout; it completely exceeded our expectations, and we really enjoyed getting to see both old faces and new.”
During the exhibition, Bowers Group demonstrated its excellence in connected metrology by showcasing several innovative products. Offering live demonstrations of a range of Bluetooth-enabled hand tools that worked in conjunction with Sylvac’s Sylcom software, the team was able to highlight how connectivity can improve efficiencies and reduce errors.
Visitors were also able to see Bowers’ highly accurate digital external micrometer, DigiMic, which features advanced, built-in Bluetooth connectivity, as well as the Baty Venture Plus XT, which features standard zoom optics and programmable, segmented LED surface lighting. Baty’s SM350 vertical light path 350mm / 14″ diameter screen bench projector was also on display.
The group was also delighted to be able to showcase its oldest brand, Moore & Wright, offering a range of high-quality and affordable handheld metrology instruments, including micrometers, height gauges, calipers, indicators, and general workshop measurement tools.
Bowers Group’s successful participation in the Control Exhibition once again proves a testament to its continued dedication to advancing the field of metrology and its commitment to providing the highest quality solutions to its clients.
