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08/08/2015 SKF launches intrinsically safe devices for hazardous areas SKF has launched a suite of tablets and smartphones for use in hazardous areas, in industries such as oil & gas, refining, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. » Read More

07/08/2015 SKF offers new laser shaft alignment system SKF has announced the introduction of the TKSA 41 shaft alignment tool with enhanced measuring and reporting capabilities. » Read More

05/08/2015 Bellows seal valve ideal for challenging applications Pump Engineering now offer the extensive range of Badger Meter control valves which enable the precise control of liquids and gases in the most challenging applications and demanding environments. » Read More

05/08/2015 Westermo switches provide mission critical reliability below the oceans Extracting oil and gas from subsea reservoirs is very challenging and requires sophisticated technology to ensure safe and efficient production. » Read More

05/08/2015 Woodwork firm fined £8,000 after employee severs fingers on saw A Gloucestershire-based woodwork firm has been fined £8,000 after a worker lost three fingers whilst using a table saw. » Read More

05/08/2015 Atlas Copco backs quest to find rising manufacturing stars Atlas Copco has backed the hunt for the UK's brightest young factory stars by sponsoring the Rising Star category at Works Management's Manufacturing Champions Awards. » Read More

04/08/2015 Dinosaurs come to life at Eden Project BOGE Compressors is helping dinosaurs at the Eden Project roar this summer thanks to its frequency controlled C30F screw compressor. » Read More

03/08/2015 Eddy current sensor gives higher measurement performance Micro-Epsilon UK has extended its eddyNCDT 3001 series of compact eddy current sensors (with integrated electronics), with a new 2mm measuring range option, giving a resolution of 4µm. » Read More

31/07/2015 Skills challenge remains a challenge for nuclear projects According to trade union Prospect there is a skills challenge facing the UK now that the first contracts have been signed for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant » Read More

31/07/2015 Hyster develops system to simplify container inspection Increasing recurring costs, such as salaries and fuel, add pressure to empty container depot operators, who are constantly looking for new logistics solutions to further optimise operations. » Read More

30/07/2015 Flowplant reduces consumable spend with vending solution Brammer, has helped Flowplant save 60 per cent on its consumable spend through industrial vending solution, Invend. » Read More

30/07/2015 Mixing systems at the heart of Whisky Trail anaerobic digestion growth Diageo Scotland, have a number of distilleries in the ‘Whisky Trail’ area located in Speyside, Perthshire and have invested around £1bn in increasing production capability and enhancing their bio-energy facilities. » Read More

29/07/2015 Brammer gains market share in 'challenging' market Brammer, the distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products, has announced its preliminary results for the six months ended 30 June 2015 with sales of £365.6 million, up 0.4% on the £364.1m for the corresponding period ... » Read More

29/07/2015 The Society of Operations Engineers welcomes new president Shaun Stephenson has been elected president of the SOE at the organisation's AGM » Read More

29/07/2015 Yokogawa’s power analyser key to testing access barriers Yokogawa’s PX8000 Precision Power Scope is playing a key part in production tests being carried out by Magnetic Autocontrol Group. » Read More

28/07/2015 Smart wireless gateway simplifies wide-area plant networks Emerson Process Management has introduced the Smart Wireless Gateway 1552WU, a Wi-Fi access point that connects WirelessHART sensors to the control network. » Read More

28/07/2015 Veolia slams government’s cut in renewable subsidies According to Veolia the government U-turn risks sending the country back to the dark ages » Read More

27/07/2015 $25 million switchgear project ensures highest levels of safety and reliability ABB will supply MNS low voltage switchgear to upgrade a production plant of Yara, the leading global fertilizer company in Porsgrunn, Norway. » Read More

27/07/2015 West Midlands leads UK in manufacturing buoyancy New report shows West Midlands manufacturers are the most confident in the UK, but London and South East firms export the most » Read More

24/07/2015 New stainless steel from Ugitech meets oil and gas standards To provide the offshore upstream industry with a permanent, process-safe, environmentally friendly and economical material solution, Ugitech has expanded its product portfolio to include the UGI 4410 superduplex stainless steel. » Read More

23/07/2015 Innovative self-powered work barge enters service on the River Thames New civil engineering support and transport platform set to reduce works traffic on London’s roads » Read More

23/07/2015 Bosch Rexroth outlines its top ten tips for maintaining oil quality. With between 70 and 80 per cent of all hydraulic failures caused by contaminated oil, effective analysis is vital to ensuring the healthy functioning of machinery. » Read More

22/07/2015 Intertek wins corrosion monitoring contract for Forth Replacement Crossing Intertek has won a contract to provide corrosion monitoring equipment and software for the Queensferry Bridge, formerly known as the Forth Replacement Crossing. » Read More

22/07/2015 SKF makes shaft alignment quick, versatile and intuitive The new intuitive app-powered shaft alignment tool from SKF allows operators to use the TKSA 51 at first sight and confidently align machinery with great precision. » Read More

22/07/2015 PFA lined gear pumps suit aggressive or high purity liquids When pumping applications involve aggressive liquids such as inorganic acids, bases and salts, or those that are regarded as high purity where contact with metallic components must be avoided, PFA lined magnet drive gear pumps are the ... » Read More