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23/05/2018 Boulting welcomes cohort of new apprentices Engineering solutions provider, Boulting has appointed seven new apprentices across the business as it continues to bridge the skills gap in the industry. » Read More

23/05/2018 One in four SMEs admit to gender pay gap Following recent government figures that confirmed almost eight in 10 companies and public-sector bodies pay men more than women, research from Close Brothers Asset Finance reveals that a quarter of SMEs admit to a gender pay gap at their ... » Read More

23/05/2018 Number of EU workers leaving UK eases EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation warns that nearly half of the UK’s manufacturers remain concerned about their ability to access skills post-Brexit, according to a new report. » Read More

23/05/2018 Calor LPG helps Naturediet dramatically cut energy costs A wet pet food manufacturer is predicted to save up to £20,000 a year and reduce its CO2 emissions by more than 80 tonnes by switching from kerosene to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). » Read More

23/05/2018 The potential of high-performance polymers in forklifts To avoid machine downtime, it is important to use robust and long-lasting machine elements. Here, self-lubricating and maintenance-free high-performance plastics from igus show their advantages. » Read More

22/05/2018 Ashtead Technology adds bracelet pipe scanner to rental fleet In response to an increased demand for the ability to inspect smaller diameter pipes, Ashtead Technology has added the Phoenix Bracelet Scanner and the latest custom phased array probes to its fleet of rental NDT instruments. » Read More

22/05/2018 SPS installs MBBR to supplement treatment at Aberlour Distillery Siltbuster Process Solutions (SPS) has installed a mobile Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) to provide a temporary additional treatment stage on the existing wastewater treatment plant at Aberlour Distillery, one of Speyside’s iconic malt ... » Read More

22/05/2018 Engineering salaries rise, as competition remains fierce With job vacancies and applications also seeing an increase in April » Read More

21/05/2018 Heat transfer troubleshooting Here, Dave Dyer, technical sales engineer at thermal fluid expert, Global Heat Transfer, explains the best methods for troubleshooting issues with heat transfer systems. » Read More

21/05/2018 Atlas Copco oil-free VSD compressor lowers energy consumption Atlas Copco has launched the ZR 90-160 VSD+; a new range of oil-free rotary screw air compressors with motor variants of 90, 110, 132, 145 and 160 kW. » Read More

18/05/2018 Industry calls for summit with Government to save Apprenticeship Levy EEF survey shows overwhelming support for sweeping reforms » Read More

17/05/2018 Compressor and pipework combination boosts fast turnaround for maintenance and ... Equipping its new purpose-built maintenance and repair facility with an energy-efficient Atlas Copco GX11 FF compressor and a complete AIRnet modular pipework system, supplied and fitted by premier distributor Anglian Compressors, has ... » Read More

17/05/2018 Thin cells against theft How thin cell batteries improve asset tracking » Read More

17/05/2018 Secure start for warehouse projects Bis Henderson has launched Secure Start, an end-to-end programme management service for customer-focused businesses looking for an on-time, risk-free start-up for their new warehouse or distribution centre. » Read More

16/05/2018 Engineers lead the way with quality accreditation Boulting achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification » Read More

16/05/2018 New flowmeters to look out for in 2018 Flowmeter technology has made some significant steps in the past few years. » Read More

15/05/2018 CPA Stars of the Future event being held in conjunction with schools experience ... The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) forthcoming Stars of the Future 2018 apprentice awards event is set to be bigger than ever before. » Read More

15/05/2018 Eaton expands AxisPro proportional valve portfolio Eaton has announced the advancement of its AxisPro industrial valve platform, including new two-stage valve offerings and release of its all new Pro-FX Configure software. » Read More

14/05/2018 Majority of engineering professionals falling victim to the ‘always-on’ work ... Top tips for achieving a good work-life balance » Read More

14/05/2018 The everyman guide to motion engineering Machine designers and specifiers increasingly have to look at creating motion control systems. » Read More

11/05/2018 Employers should be promoting increased physical activity to improve mental ... During mental health awareness week, commencing 14 May, The Health Insurance Group is encouraging employers to give staff more support with looking after their physical health – in turn having a positive impact on their mental wellbeing. » Read More

27/04/2018 Early warning of fire prevents huge losses for energy company For companies involved in waste management, spontaneous fires are a fact of life and the critical issue is therefore to detect an outbreak as efficiently as possible and prevent it spreading. » Read More

27/04/2018 Fewer employees taking time off due to sickness according to latest EEF survey EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has today published the latest Sickness Absence Benchmark, the annual survey of days missed by employees due to sickness in the manufacturing industry. » Read More

26/04/2018 Chain of innovations helps put Tsubaki at the forefront of technology MRO professionals see the real-world effects of technological innovation. In some instances, this can lead to reduced working pressures, while in others they can be left to (literally) pick up the pieces. » Read More

26/04/2018 Hybrid transport makes personalized mass production profitable At the Hannover Messe, B&R showed for the first time how ACOPOStrak can be combined with conventional conveyor belts. » Read More