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15/05/2013 Johnson Matthey offers DPF retrofit advice Johnson Matthey is offering DPF (diesel particulate filter) retrofit advice to the construction industry from its stand at the Plantworx Show, being held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, this week (14—16 May 2013). » Read More

14/05/2013 New technology for gas flow and composition Quantitech has launched an interesting in-pipe gas flow monitoring technology that also measures gas composition and is unaffected by temperature, density, viscosity or pressure. » Read More

14/05/2013 RoSPA launches health and safety diploma courses in Scotland RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) is to carry out training courses for the NEBOSH Diploma in Scotland for the first time. » Read More

13/05/2013 Next SOE chief executive revealed, as Jones retires The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has today (Monday 13 May 2013) named Peter Walsh as its next chief executive. » Read More

13/05/2013 Workshop compressors to take on all comers Rotary vane compressor specialist Mattei has launched the Blade range of workshop compressors aimed at small and medium sized businesses. » Read More

13/05/2013 Steam trap management saves AB World Foods 708 tonnes CO2 A Spirax Sarco steam trap management contract is projected to save AB World Foods around 236 tonnes of CO2 a year, for the next three years. » Read More

10/05/2013 Remote monitors track River Nar restoration project A remote river monitoring station installed late last year (2012) has been successfully tracking water quality and flow before and after river restoration work on the River Nar, in Norfolk, at an area of ecological importance. » Read More

10/05/2013 Oil-free compressors boost capacity at Kolak Snack Foods Kolak Snack Foods is reporting success with Atlas Copco oil-free compressors at its busy manufacturing plant in London – recently the subject of a production improvement project to meet increased capacity demand. » Read More

09/05/2013 Liquefied air to generate commercial scale electricity A consortium comprising National Grid, Costain and Highview Power Storage is expected to build the UK's first grid scale liquid air energy storage plant. » Read More

09/05/2013 Energy harvesting working like a dream at Tata Steel Tata Steel, which is trialling a novel thermocouple from ABB that generates its own energy from the heat in the surrounding process, says the technology works. » Read More

08/05/2013 Emerson ultrasonic flowmeters extended to LNG duty Emerson Process Management reckons it has solved problems with measuring the flow of LNG (liquefied natural gas) at cryogenic temperatures with a version of its redundant four-path Daniel 3818 liquid ultrasonic meter. » Read More

08/05/2013 UK anaerobic digesters installation reach 250 mark BCI Process has completed the design, fabrication and installation of mechanical services for an anaerobic digestion plant at Leciestershire farming firm AC Shropshire – bringing the total number of AD plants in the UK to 250. » Read More

07/05/2013 Groundbreaking year for CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad One year on from its inauguration, CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) has announced achievements that it believes are crucial to de-risking carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. » Read More

07/05/2013 Recycling site improves safety with Decksafe Solutions Non-slip surfaces, from DeckSafe Solutions, have been installed to ensure safety at a household recycling centre in Stoke Gifford, near Bristol. » Read More

03/05/2013 GAMBICA forms industrial network security group GAMBICA has formed an industrial network security group to identify standards and best practice to help counter the threats of viruses, industrial sabotage and terrorism. » Read More

02/05/2013 Festo launches BionicOpter, inspired by nature Following its deciphering of bird flight, with the SmartBird, in 2010, Festo's developers have now risen to an even greater challenge – with the Bionic Learning Network modelling the dragonfly at a technical level. » Read More

01/05/2013 Adiabatic coolers eliminate Legionella contamination threat ICS Cool Energy is recommending the application of adiabatic coolers in place of cooling towers to help eliminate the risk of legionella, and save on costs and energy. » Read More

30/04/2013 Atlas Copco introduces SmartLink data monitoring Atlas Copco's new SmartLink data monitoring programme for compressors is designed to automatically gather, compare and analyse data – and so help air users increase maintenance and service efficiency. » Read More

29/04/2013 Kärcher completes EDF Energy London Eye clean Cleaning specialist Kärcher has completed its clean down of the iconic London Eye in a three-week project, successfully removing traffic film and grime that's built up over 13 years. » Read More

26/04/2013 Emerson certified for process systems cyber security Emerson Process Management's DeltaV digital automation system and its project and engineering support services have successfully passed annual best practice standards set by Wurldtech Security Technologies, which effectively certifies ... » Read More

25/04/2013 Firm admits neglecting safety after three workers injured Lincolnshire-based Staples Disposables, which makes disposable paper products, has been ordered to pay more than £116,000 in fines and costs, after three workers suffered hand injuries using unguarded machines at its Fulbeck Heath factory. » Read More

25/04/2013 Bürkert demystifies ATEX explosion protection criteria Although the ATEX directive has been in force for some years, important criteria that must be considered when selecting an ATEX-certified device are often misunderstood. » Read More

24/04/2013 Centre to boost industrial sensor and imaging systems The University of Glasgow is to create what it describes as a world-leading sensor and imaging systems centre, following receipt of a £10 million grant from the Scottish Funding Council. » Read More

24/04/2013 Energy and cost reduction initiative launched by WEG Electric motors manufacturer WEG has unveiled an energy reduction initiative, designed to help manufacturers optimise efficiencies of existing plant and process equipment. » Read More

23/04/2013 New EMCO Wheaton for loading arms distributor Grimsby based manufacturer of safe fluid handling solutions Flotech Performance Systems is the new sole UK and Ireland distributor for EMCO Wheaton. » Read More