Canning & Coyle - Open Day

 

We had the pleasure of attending the Canning & Coyle Training Centre Open Day at their Horley location. It was a fantastic opportunity to interact with industry professionals, experience hands-on training demos, and connect with emerging talent in the telecoms and infrastructure sectors.

A big thank you to the Canning & Coyle team for hosting such a well-organized event. We’re excited to see the continued positive impact these initiatives will have on the industry!

 

Connected North

 

Another fantastic event at Connected North in Manchester! It’s always a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with our suppliers and customers. Now, we’re excited to look ahead to Connected Britain in September!

 

CTTS  Training School

 

A massive thank you to Colin Sweeney, Mike Conlin, and the entire CTTS - Cable Telecommunications Training Services Ltd Team for your incredible support in bringing so many of our new products to life. Watch this space for the release of our Innovation Video, as well as many application videos which will begin to appear over the next few months!

 

Mills Bobbin - Mate

Mills Bobbin-Mate is a sustainable cable handling and cost-effective drawrope dispenser that features two octagonal flanges connected by an aluminium central spindle, allowing for quick and easy dispensing of drawrope with a bore size of over 50mm from floor level. It can be used with an A-frame, a drawrope dispenser, or in conjunction with a Mills Drum-Mate and a Drum-Mate Spike. The design also includes a large carry handle for convenience. The octagonal shape of the flanges ensures that the rope remains secure during transit.

SHiFT Conference and Expo

 

We had a fantastic time at the Safety & Health In Fibre Telecoms (SHiFT) Group Conference and Expo 2025, which was focused on everything to do with Health & Safety. Jerry also had the pleasure of presenting some of our innovative products for the health & safety aspect of fibre installations! Thank you to everyone who took the time to listen and also to those who visited our stand. 

 

ITS Training School

 

Jerry had a fantastic visit to Portadown, where he toured Industry Training Services (ITS), one of three training centres in Northern Ireland, with an additional location in Dublin. ITS offers a comprehensive range of training programmes, not only in telecoms but also across sectors such as civils and construction, utilities, food processing, and engineering. It’s great to see the incredible work they’re doing to support skills development across so many industries!

 

Pole Tensioner

 

Effortless and safe installation of overhead fibre cables!

The Mills PSP Pole Tensioner is specifically designed for the installation of overhead fibre drop cables. It works seamlessly with the Pulley Drop 4 and Pulley Drop Wire 6, providing consistent tension for 5, 6, and 7mm cable drops, whether they’re installed pole-to-pole or to a premise.

Featuring a lightweight aluminium frame and two tensionable pulleys, the Pole Tensioner can be easily secured to the pole with a ratcheting webbing strap, ideally positioned 1 metre above the pole's base. The fibre drop can be fed from an A-Frame (S13-1200), or preferably from an X-Board or Mills Drum-Mate (S00-9770) with the Mills Top Hat attachment (S13-0304).

The cable is fed through the pole tensioner, up to the ring head via a Pulley Drop Wire 4 (S83-2685), and then pulled overhead to the next pole or premise with the Pulley Drop Wire 6 (S83-2686). This setup ensures constant cable tension, enabling a smooth, one-person installation process.

Order yours today: Mills Pole Tensioner -Mills Ltd - London's Leading Supplier Of Structured Cabling & Specialist Tooling -

 

Investors In People

 

We are extremely proud to have received Gold accreditation from Investors in People! This achievement would not have been possible without our incredible staff and their dedication to making Mills a fantastic place to work.

 

Mills Techie Day!

 

After lots of fantastic feedback from everyone, we have decided to hold another Techie Day on Thursday 20th March 2025 at APT Global Solutions Limited, Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

We had an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who attended, we hope you found the day beneficial. A special thank you to APT Global Solutions Limited for hosting the event, and to our partner suppliers Bosch Power Tools, Sumitomo Electric, and EXFO who joined us. 

If you missed this Techie Day, don't worry, we'll be hosting another one soon! Stay tuned for more details.

 

Inspection Jig Banner and Telescopic Rod

 

Our Telescopic Rod Calibration and Inspection Jig Banner, along with the 7-meter telescopic fiberglass rod, are key tools for installers. They help check the clearance height of dropwire at road crossings, ensuring safety and compliance. BT regulations require a minimum dropwire installation height of 5.5 meters. 

Order yours here!

Telescopic Calibration and Inspection Jig Banner: Mills Rod Telescopic Calibration and Inspection Jig Banner -Mills Ltd - London's Leading Supplier Of Structured Cabling & Specialist Tooling -

Telescopic 7 Metre Rod: Rod Telescopic 7 Metre -Mills Ltd - London's Leading Supplier Of Structured Cabling & Specialist Tooling -

The Kindness Club

 

The Mills team have kindly donated some of their clothes, shoes and sleeping bags to one of our local charities - The Kindness Club - who send the items off to Ukraine to help those in dire need. The team delivered a car full of donations yesterday morning and was greeted by some very  grateful people! It is wonderful to see our community help those in need and we are proud to be a part of this!

 

Mills Internal Mini Duct Carrots

 

Our Internal Mini Duct Carrots with swivels are designed for efficient pulling of microducts with an 8mm internal diameter. They are compatible with 9mm, 11mm, or 14mm cobra (M12). Made from brass, these carrots feature a dual quick-thread design, allowing for fast and easy attachment to ducting.

The Mills Fused Subduct/Mono Bore 6 (8-10mm ID) Pulling Eye Carrot is specifically made for pulling subduct mono bore 6 and other polyethylene ducts with an internal diameter of 8-10mm. It includes cutting edges that form a thread inside the duct, similar to tapping steel.

For a secure grip, 7 to 8 full threads should be created using a 14mm spanner. The carrot is also fitted with a 1.5kN replaceable fuse (S83-1861) to protect the duct during installation.

You can order yours here: www.millsltd.com/default/external-underground/cable-pulling/grips-threaded.html

Mills Techie Day!

 

We recently held our first Techie Day and what a fantastic day it was! With lots of new, innovative products demonstrated at the event, we want to thank everyone who came along, we really hope it was a beneficial day for you all. Our Techie day was focused on gaining a hands on experiance with Mills Fibre Hand Tools, new overhead installations, new underground products, Bosch Tools, new Fremco Fibre Blowing Machines and EXFO test equipment.

 

We would like to thank ATS Group for hosting the event and our partner suppliers Bosch, EXFO and Radiodetection who joined us for the day. It was an exciting day filled with fun and learning. We cannot wait until the next one!

 

 

Enterprise Week - Pinkwell Primary School

 

Last week, we supported Enterprise Week at Pinkwell Primary School in Hayes. The goal was to help students understand business and encourage young entrepreneurs. We worked with Year 6 students to show them how Mills have changed since it started in 1918. The 10 and 11-year-olds formed 18 teams of five and each team got a £40 loan. They aimed to make the most profit after paying back this loan.

 

With support from the Mills team on marketing, the students had five days to prepare their products and services. They sold their items on Friday to parents, teachers, and classmates. After repaying their loans, the winning team, which sold Halloween and Diwali decorated cupcakes, made a brilliant profit of £100.

 

The entire year group made over £700 after paying back their loans. This money will go towards their end-of-year summer school trip. An amazing effort from the pupils in Year 6. Well Done Pinkwell Primary School, you are hired! 

 

Testermonial by John Burton - Founder of Inside Connections

 

What has Mills done to help us?

"Since 2022, Mills has supported the set up and launch of our state of the art Telecoms, Civils and Construction Academy, based in Newton Le Willows and serving the North West.

Mills generous donations of tools and equipment means our learners have everything they need to obtain the relevant skills and accreditations required to start work in Telecoms and Civils."

 

Impact/Outcomes

"The training centre opened in Dec 2022 and along side IC training locations throughout Liverpool City Region, more than 2,500 learners have achieved qualifications (with a 98% success rate). In 2024 alone IC has helped over 700 people into sustainable employment."

 

We are proud to support clients like Inside Connections and other training schools across the country and see the positive impact we can make together.

 

Distributors

 

Tele-Grup

Jerry was in Bucharest earlier this month to support our Romanian distributor at the RONOG - Romanian Network Operators Group, which was held at the Marriott hotel. This was an excellent occasion to launch many new Mills innovative product lines aimed at saving fibre engineers time and improving operational efficiencies. After the conference and distributor product training, the Tele Grup team led Jerry through the Palace of the People, the world's second largest building after the Pentagon, followed by a traditional Romanian lunch.

 

Training Centre

 

We are glad to be a valued partner of APT Global Solutions Limited, delivering all their tools and communication infrastructure equipment. Jerry and Katie recently visited their magnificent MK1 Training Centre, which includes a pole yard and U/G bays, to learn about exciting new revolutionary technologies like the pole tensioning device for anchoring O/H drop cable, which enables a one-man installation. The team praised the multi-sock cable grips, micro-duct pulling carrots, and 5A cable cutter for handling larger wires on cabling tasks. 

 The training centre offers Smart Awards and Streetworks courses for Underground, Overhead, and Civils. Thank you to Alan Johnson on, Gary Holmes, and their crews for the trip and support. 

 

LastMile Fibre Training

 

We are pleased to inform you that we now have fully qualified members of the team to service and repair LastMile Fibre compressors at the Mills HQ Service Centre. Thank you, Neil Gilbert and Rick Connick, for training our staff on the machines. 

 

Greener Packaging

 

To help the environment, we've decided to switch from traditional bubble wrap to a paper alternative for packaging. This eco-friendly option not only protects our products but also shows our commitment to a greener future. By making this change, we hope to minimise our impact on the environment!  

 

Winter Essentials

 

Stay safe during winter and don't let the darkness stop you from working! Explore our extensive range of portable LED floodlights, lamps, and safety torches. Our LED safety lights shine brilliantly, ensuring your safety while offering incredible multifunctional features to meet all your needs!

 

See the range HERE for Torches and Headlights.

 

NEW Catalogue

 

 

Our NEW Catalogue is here! It's filled with a whole range of new products for all your Telecom Infrastrucutre needs with 200 new products!  

Download a PDF copy HERE

 

Request your hard copy by emailing your request, name and address to @marketingdept@millsltd.com

Bespoke Toolkits

 

We offer our customers bespoke kits tailored to their needs. All bespoke kits are carefully picked and packed, ensuring a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

To view all our pre-made kits please visit our website!

For all Bespoke Kit enquiries contact our Sales Team now!

Phone: 020 8833 2626 or Email: sales@millsltd.com

 

 

Going Green

 

 

At Mills HQ, we're taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint.

 

Recently, we installed 178 solar panels, resulting in an annual carbon saving of 18.78 tonnes.

 

This is equivalent to planting 732 trees! Our commitment to creating a greener future also includes providing engineers

 

with the essential tooling for installing heat pumps, solar panels, wind turbines, smart meters, and EV charging points.

 

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 Find out what we are doing in terms of Sustainability  

 

Training School Partnership

 

At Mills we are proud to support and partner with training schools across the UK educating and developing the next generation. 

We will continue to love and support training schools across the UK and look forward to growing our partnerships with other training schools!