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05/07/2022 Jungheinrich introduces POWERLiNE lithium-ion trucks to market Jungheinrich UK today announced a new forklift truck line named POWERliNE. Thanks to the integrated lithium-ion battery, the trucks are much more compact and agile, which makes them particularly suitable for use in narrow aisles and goods ... » Read More

05/07/2022 Ladder Association investigation finds fault with 80% of telescopic ladders ... New research commissioned by the Ladder Association has raised serious concerns that unsafe and potentially dangerous ladders are being sold to unsuspecting consumers in the UK. » Read More

29/06/2022 Emerson helps Albioma switch to renewable energy Global technology and software company Emerson has been selected by Albioma, a French energy provider, to help transition its coal-fired Bois Rouge plant to 100% renewable energy. » Read More

29/06/2022 Yokogawa acquires power plant technology firm Dublix Yokogawa Electric Corporation has acquired all shares of Danish company Dublix Technology ApS, a provider of solutions that improve the efficiency of waste-to-energy (WTE) and biomass power plants. » Read More

28/06/2022 Saint-Gobain launches a new range of chemical sprays, oils and wipes OneBond, Saint-Gobain's recent venture into adhesives and sealants, has extended its product offering to include chemical sprays, oils and wipes for industrial markets. » Read More

28/06/2022 Mobile unloader-conveyor extracts material from bulk containers A new Flexicon Mobile Sanitary IBC unloading and conveying system transfers contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from intermediate bulk containers to downstream processes, dust-free. » Read More

27/06/2022 Protecting a key power station transformer at Eneco As part of an initiative to safeguard reliable power output and reduce risk, a biomass power plant in the north of the Netherlands has installed a continuous transformer monitor. » Read More

27/06/2022 Veolia extends energy savings at Royal Berkshire Hospital Veolia is now increasing energy savings at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading following a 15-year extension to the existing contract. The £9.7 million works have seen the 740-bed hospital move a step nearer a zero-carbon future by ... » Read More

23/06/2022 Delta helps Polish plastic packaging manufacturer achieve centralised control ... A manufacturer of plastic bags for food packaging that operates a factory in Poland has been using Delta automation technology on its production lines for years. » Read More

23/06/2022 Cumbrian collaboration on trial demolition job of one of Cumbria’s most iconic ... A focal point of one of Cumbria’s most iconic skylines is set to be demolished - but not before a team of local experts complete an essential trial run to ensure the job can be carried out safely. » Read More

22/06/2022 Detection of imbalance in critical process fan An industrial plant specialising in building materials had an issue with a critical, interruption-insured 500kW process fan. » Read More

21/06/2022 Aquatech technology upgrade saves 15% of water plant pumping station’s energy ... By controlling IE4 motors with Eaton PowerXL DG1 variable frequency drives, a German water utility’s pumping station near Augsburg has reduced its energy costs by 15%. » Read More

21/06/2022 Fluke tool used in medical facility maintenance An application of the Fluke ii900 industrial acoustic imager has improved safety levels across multiple hospital sites while also being able to meet its own demanding sustainability targets. » Read More

20/06/2022 Drax submits application to expand ‘Hollow Mountain’ power station Electricity utility Drax has submitted an application for planning consent to build a new underground pumped storage hydro power station which would more than double the electricity generating capacity at its iconic ‘Hollow Mountain’ ... » Read More

20/06/2022 Connected Energy wins new investors for second-life battery business The UK-based, second-life battery energy storage specialist Connected Energy has won five new investors: Volvo Energy, Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., the Hinduja Group, Mercuria and OurCrowd, who join Engie New Ventures, Macquarie, and ... » Read More

17/06/2022 SICK’s fill level monitoring keeps packaging machines topped up A digital service that gives instant visibility to filling levels in packaging machinery has been developed by SICK in collaboration with industry end-users. SICK Filling Level Monitoring avoids machine stoppages by giving real-time data ... » Read More

14/06/2022 Siemens and Liverpool John Moores University launch top-up degree in ... Siemens has teamed up with Liverpool’s John Moores University to launch a top-up degree in manufacturing systems engineering. » Read More

14/06/2022 Building management services platform claims 25% reduction in energy in a year The creators of a new energy management platform for non-domestic buildings say it should enable users to cut utility bills and carbon emissions by 25% within a year of implementation. » Read More

13/06/2022 Neilson Hydraulics named Bosch Rexroth certified excellence partner Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering, a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic systems, power packs and a supplier of a range of hydraulic components has been announced as a new Bosch Rexroth Certified Excellence Partner. » Read More

13/06/2022 Robotic farming comes to 50 farms Small Robot Company, a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, today announced the launch of its commercial per-plant farming robot services. Pilot trials this season have revealed herbicide applications can be cut by around 77% ... » Read More

10/06/2022 Airbus expands support programme for front-line aircraft mechanics The Airbus Global Market Forecast – which is well known for its evaluation of the airline industry’s aircraft needs during 20-year time periods – also assesses the sector’s workforce, and the most recent survey estimated a need for over ... » Read More

10/06/2022 ABB wins DCS contract at Olefin III petrochemical site expansion ABB, working alongside Hyundai Engineering and Técnicas Reunidas, has been employed to install its distributed control system (DCS) ABB Ability System 800xA at the new Olefin III complex in Plock, Poland, said to be the largest European ... » Read More

10/06/2022 Spanish metal hardware manufacturer installs ELGi EG Series compressor The Spanish company ARGOMANIZ, a supplier of hardware and hinges for beds based in Toledo, Spain, selected an ELGi EG Series oil-lubricated screw air compressor to meet its process automation and production expansion needs. » Read More

10/06/2022 Bibby Turboflex refurbishes turbomachinery coupling for Bacton Gas Terminal The Bacton Gas Terminal supplies up to a third of the UK’s total gas demand, while also exporting gas to Europe. To support continued reliability at one of the six gas terminals making up the complex, Bibby Turboflex recently refurbished a ... » Read More

07/06/2022 Pump in abrasive service recoated to improve durability A refinery was experiencing accelerated wear on its coke cutting jet pump, which was incurring significant costs with a mean time between failure (MTBF) of six to ten months. The application required a pump that could deliver a high ... » Read More