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26/03/2025

Parker Hannifin releases new pump series

Parker Hannifin has claimed that its new vane pump series achieves high operational speeds and high service pressure at low displacement volumes.

The new T8MINI medium-duty, fixed-displacement vane pump series is designed and optimised to meet the growing demand for more efficient, low-carbon electrical equipment. It is especially suitable for ... » Read More

26/03/2025 Amentum appoints VP Amentum has appointed Corhyn Parr vice president of international business ... » Read More

25/03/2025 Rilmac improves efficiency Rilmac Insulation’s asbestos services division has implemented BigChange ... » Read More

25/03/2025 Emerson launches gas detector Emerson has released its Rosemount 625IR Fixed Gas Detector, designed to ... » Read More

24/03/2025 Mammoet relocates parts Mammoet has supported Chile-based Codelco copper mining company in ... » Read More

24/03/2025 Toyota unveils e-forklifts Toyota Material Handling Europe has introduced a range of electric ... » Read More

21/03/2025 Palletline links with charity Palletline has joined forces with Multibank, a nationwide charity that ... » Read More

18/03/2025

Accelerating the green revolution

The transition of the UK power sector to clean energy presents challenges, but by embracing the opportunities industries can contribute to national decarbonisation goals while enhancing competitiveness, writes Tom Austin-Morgan

The UK stands at a pivotal juncture in its industrial evolution, with the government’s Industrial Strategy ... » Read More

18/03/2025 Exhausted by non-compliance? With some testing companies reporting failure rates of 60-80%, many plants clearly struggle to achieve first-time COSHH compliance for their LEV system » Read More

18/03/2025 Ensuring fire safety Fire-protected enclosures mounted directly onto a wall surface can make maintenance and installation of electrical junctions faster while maintaining the required safety standards. Chris Lloyd, managing director at Spelsberg UK, ... » Read More

18/03/2025 Automation liberation Choosing the right safety expert is of critical importance. Stewart Robinson, advisory consultant and functional safety expert at TÜV SÜD, explains why » Read More