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11/11/2010 Norton strikes start-up deal with Mattei to compress growth Norton Motorcycles says Mattei is among those helping the firm to get back on its feet by spreading the cost of new plant. » Read More

10/11/2010 Frequency controlled compressor proves power at Veolia Veolia Environmental Services' materials recovery facility (MRF) is reporting ongoing efficiency from its frequency-controlled screw compressor, installed two years ago to power optical sorting devices. » Read More

10/11/2010 NOV Mono UK awarded Carbon Trust standard NOV Mono has become the first progressing cavity pump manufacturer in the UK to be awarded the Carbon Trust standard for reducing its carbon emissions by more than 21% over the past three years. » Read More

09/11/2010 Lack of motor management awareness costing UK industry dearly Industrial automation giant ABB has launched a major campaign to improve motor management across the process industries. » Read More

08/11/2010 Lochinvar boiler upgrades Telford & Wrekin Council Telford & Wrekin Council in Shropshire has taken delivery of fourhigh efficiency gas-fired boilers, from Lochinvar, for its headquarters building. » Read More

05/11/2010 Ultrafine develops semi-automated rig for inspecting hollow shafts Inspecting interior surfaces of metal shafts, used in the aerospace industry by AgustaWestland, has been partially automated by endoscope and video systems specialist Ultrafine Technology. » Read More

05/11/2010 Michelin tyres outlast others at timber merchant Salisbury-based merchant East Brothers Timber, which recently took delivery of a JCB 416 wheeled loader shovel, specified Michelin XHA tyres. » Read More

04/11/2010 Durapipe ABS keeps clean room air conditioning cool Durapipe ABS piping has been chosen to handle chilled water for the air conditioning of an ultra-clean room facility for Xaar, printing firm in Cambridge. » Read More

04/11/2010 Peristaltic pump solves brewery dosing problems Accurate, contamination-free dosing of liquid sugar into premium Belgian beer is being handled by a close-coupled peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow. » Read More

03/11/2010 Armacell insulation solves Belfast ducting problems Class O Armaflex materials have been selected to provide both thermal and acoustic insulation for air conditioning ductwork during a major restoration project undertaken at Belfast City Hall. » Read More

02/11/2010 Dalton Terror ride refit simulates zero gravity Belgian theme park zero gravity drop tower, The Dalton Terror, has recently been refurbished to include high power Unidrive SP ac drives, from Control Techniques, and motors from sister firm Leroy Somer. » Read More

01/11/2010 North sea super-rig takes delivery of specialist crane A JD Neuhaus hydraulically-operated crane, with 80 tonne lift capacity, has been delivered to the semisub rig Spitsbergen. » Read More

29/10/2010 Atlas Copco extends Hemel Hempstead CustomDesign plant Atlas Copco Compressors has made a significant investment in its Hemel Hempstead CustomDesign engineering facility, which should open up bespoke plant designs. » Read More

28/10/2010 Forklift attachment cuts cost for Scottish cash & carry warehouse Sterlinghshire-based M9 Cash & Carry says it has resolved the problem of stock losses due to damage caused by forklift trucks. » Read More

28/10/2010 Fire risk industry needs national register A national register of fire risk assessors should be set up, to protect the owners and managers of buildings from potentially huge fines and possibly imprisonment. » Read More

27/10/2010 Change to CRC carbon tax will cost big industries dear Although companies will no longer see financial rewards from the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Energy Efficiency Scheme, industry is urging compliance. » Read More

26/10/2010 UK first at Leicester puts carbon reduction in a box The University of Leicester is displaying physical representation of a tonne of carbon, with a so-called a 'Carbon Cube' in the centre of its main campus. » Read More

25/10/2010 Schneider Electric boosts website for engineers Following user feedback, Schneider Electric has conducted a major upgrade of its website, which means that engineers can now compare products and technical information. » Read More

22/10/2010 Gas engine gen set achieves record efficiency A new 9.5MW gas engine generator set can achieve 48.7% electrical efficiency and 90% overall energy efficiency, if used as part of a CHP (combined heat and power) system. » Read More

22/10/2010 Tarmac conveyor drives keep sands flowing A bespoke engineering solution from maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist Brammer is helping to reduce costs and the risk of downtime at Europe's largest processing marine sand and gravel plant. » Read More

21/10/2010 Web seminar to provide update on hearing protection 3M is giving away its expertise in the field of occupational health and safety through a free web seminar on hearing protection. » Read More

20/10/2010 Samsonite reports success with driverless forklifts Automated guided vehicle (AGV) specialist E&K Automation has converted three Linde K-Range VNA (very narrow aisle) high bay stacker trucks to driverless operation for luggage manufacturer Samsonite's new warehouse in Oudenaarde, Belgium. » Read More

19/10/2010 Young review is turning point for health and safety The government review of health and safety published last Friday could mark a "turning point" in the UK, according to IOSH. . » Read More

18/10/2010 Energy efficient biofuel device scoops innovation award A researcher from the University of Sheffield has scooped a national award for leading the team that developed a device to transform biofuel production and replace fossil fuels. » Read More

18/10/2010 Hinkley, Dungeness and Hunterston B get actuator training Training at British Energy, part of EDF Energy, now includes actuation, to support the more than 400 Auma actuators at the utility's sites, including Hinkley B, Dungeness B and Hunterston B. » Read More