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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

15/10/2010 Drives save Leixlip water treatment works €500,000 a year Leixlip water treatment plant, in Co. Kildare, reports saving more than €500,000 a year on its pumping costs, thanks to the installation of ABB variable speed drives. » Read More

15/10/2010 Automaton improves Thatchers Cider production by 900% Thatchers Cider's Myrtle Farm plant is reporting a 900% increase in capacity, since installing a keg automation system from Moody Automation. » Read More

14/10/2010 Airknives improve efficiency of stone cutting and handling Marshalls Natural Stone is reporting success with a new process that removes water from natural stone after cutting – using blower powered air knives. » Read More

14/10/2010 Wind energy bonanza for UK engineers and manufacturers Engineers are urged to participate in the potential bonanza from the UK's offshore renewable energy and land-based wind turbines industry, starting by attending RenewableUK 2010, from 2—4 November in Glasgow. » Read More

13/10/2010 HSS secures major tools contract with Thames Water HSS Hire has secured a five-year, multi-million pound contract for the hire of tools and equipment to Thames Water. » Read More

13/10/2010 RoSPA launches driver profiler 20:20 The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has today launched a new and improved version of Driver Profiler, bringing its award-winning online driver risk assessment tool up to date. » Read More

12/10/2010 Sustainability industry to open doors at ExCel next week Some of the world's sustainability experts and equipment and service providers are due to congregate at the European Future Energy Forum, at London's ExCeL from October 19 to 21. » Read More

12/10/2010 Data logging is key to real compressed air energy savings Data logging is one of the keys to getting real energy savings from compressed air plant, according to rotary vane compressor manufacturer Mattei. » Read More

11/10/2010 Hospital saves £9,000 on HVAC energy Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham, Kent reports saving £9,000 a year on its air handling units (AHUs) since installing variable speed drives (VSDs). » Read More

08/10/2010 Maintenance-free bearings run Kiev Stadium retractable roof A total of 240 maintenance-free spherical plain bearings are to play a key part in supporting the retractable roof at the new Olympic Stadium in Kiev, due to play host to the UEFA Euro 2012 football tournament. » Read More

07/10/2010 Load handling equipment maintenance must not be overlooked Failure to implement planned service and maintenance of ageing load handling equipment is not only a false economy, but could also have serious and expensive consequences for both machinery owners and operators. » Read More

07/10/2010 SOE launches Professional Recognition Scheme The SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) launched a scheme aimed at recognising companies' commitment to engineering at its annual luncheon in London. » Read More

06/10/2010 Film audiences shaken by Festo fluidic muscles So-called 4D effects supplier Simworx is basing its dynamic seat modules on Festo 'fluidic muscles'. » Read More

06/10/2010 Bibby now official repairer for Ameridrives diaphragm couplings Couplings manufacturer Bibby Transmissions is now the official European repair centre for the Ameridrives range of high performance diaphragm couplings. » Read More