Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

World-Class Web Site for UK Oil and Gas Engineers

The international oil and gas industry is dependent on accurate and timely technical information from a network of global engineering and electrical suppliers. Rising to this challenge, Hawke International, the hazardous area electrical connectors and cable glands specialist, has re-engineered their website – passing every page with the W3C XHTML 1.0 ‘Strict’ validation tool.

Although on the increase, coding web sites in XHTML 1.0 Strict is comparatively rare and W3C validation offers a further level of quality assurance. This ensures that coding conforms to the standard so that site presentation will be consistent irrespective of the browser or type of internet device used. It will also remain compatible with any new browsers and devices developed to use the standard.

“Although we have done a complete design change, we have tried to retain the feel of the old site so customers can follow familiar navigation routes. Underneath, the new code follows best practices and makes it more accessible to those who want to view it with an ever increasing range of browsers and devices,” explained company web developer Andy Troy.

Switching from a table based layout to cascading style sheets layout (CSS) will also make page load times quicker for website users. A print style sheet has been included that makes every page automatically print friendly without having to click an extra link to load a print friendly page.

As a supplier of hazardous area electrical safety equipment, Hawke products are subject to independent testing to achieve safety certification. “By adopting W3C validation for our website we are applying the same standards of scrutiny and verification that apply elsewhere in the business,” explained head of development and marketing Phil O’Connor. “The benefit for our customers is assured and consistent access to the latest information from anywhere in the world using any device or any platform. We believe no one else in our business can make this claim.”

For information on Hawke cable glands and connectors for hazardous environments visit www.ehawke.com.

More Information:

Phil O'Connor
Telephone +44 (0)161 830 6698
Fax. +44 (0)161 830 6648
E-mail: phil.oconnor@ehawke.com
Web: www.ehawke.com
Hawke International, Oxford Street West, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NA

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