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06/06/2022 Emerson selected by Jotun to automate global manufacturing plants to optimise ... Emerson, a global provider of industrial automation technology and software, has announced a framework agreement with paint manufacturer Jotun to automate and digitalise its global manufacturing facilities. » Read More

01/06/2022 Sulzer supplies pump for Qatar CCS project As part of a project, Sulzer has been involved in the design and supply of suitable pump for pumping dense phase CO2. » Read More

01/06/2022 Trant carries out Southern Water’s EDM programme To meet the Environment Agency’s accelerated target that all combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are fitted with event duration monitoring (EDM) devices by 31 December 2023, Southern Water needs to install and/or upgrade EDM to 500 CSOs by ... » Read More

30/05/2022 CC-Link IE network keeps power on track at Euston station Accommodating the High Speed Two (HS2) railway line at London Euston station in the UK meant installing a new substation for the control of traction and electrical power to address the needs of the expanded facility. The technology used to ... » Read More

30/05/2022 SKF launches tool to help industry address carbon emissions Bearing manufacturer SKF has launched a free tool to help the industry to better understand and address carbon emissions. » Read More

27/05/2022 Northern Ireland Water expands AI asset monitoring programme Samotics has expanded the deployment of its AI-driven SAM4 system across Northern Ireland Water’s submerged assets. » Read More

25/05/2022 Allianz opens applications for engineering surveyor apprenticeship After the first year of the Allianz Engineering surveyor apprenticeship, Allianz is inviting applications for a second year of the scheme in affiliation with SAFed & Fareham College. » Read More

25/05/2022 Jacobs builds robot to solve debris riddle in damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor Jacobs has designed and built a robotic tool to obtain crucial information about the state of a damaged nuclear power reactor at Fukushima Daiichi in Japan. » Read More

23/05/2022 First tests take place of train retrofitted with digital signalling equipment Network Rail’s state of the art Rail Innovation & Development Centre (RIDC) has carried out its first testing of a train retrofitted with onboard digital signalling equipment. » Read More

19/05/2022 North East offshore services firm grows on the back of expanded engineering ... A North East offshore staffing and engineering service providers is celebrating a record year - tripling in size – following the introduction of a new service offering. » Read More

19/05/2022 Chemical manufacturer invests in automation A manufacturer of eco-friendly domestic cleaning products is forecasting 25% growth and creating new jobs after investing in new automation technology. » Read More

18/05/2022 The MHM Group gears up for Scottish expansion The MHM Group, a supplier of power generation, fluid storage, site lighting, solar and hybrid technology and other products, has expanded its operations into Scotland for the first time. » Read More

18/05/2022 GEA launches refrigeration compressors GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies continues to expand its semi-hermetic product portfolio. Two new screw compressor models, the GEA CompaX 350 and 400, will be launched in the second quarter of 2022. GEA is also launching the ... » Read More

17/05/2022 Hitachi Energy selected for mining electrification project Hitachi Energy has been selected as a technology vendor in the Charge On Innovation Challenge. Founded by BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale, together with multiple industry patrons, the initiative sees the world’s mining industry unite to solve one ... » Read More

16/05/2022 Howden hydrogen compression solutions at the Beijing winter olympics Provider of air and gas handling products, technologies and services, Howden, supplied eight diaphragm compressors for hydrogen refuelling stations at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. » Read More

16/05/2022 Socotec acquires UK quantity surveyor and expert witness firm Testing, inspection and certification company Socotec has acquired Base Quantum, a quantity surveying, dispute resolution and expert witness practice, based in the UK. » Read More

13/05/2022 Bruker Acquires Optimal Companies for Pharma PAT Software and biopharma ... Bruker Corporation has acquired Optimal Industrial Automation and Technologies, a specialist in pharma and biopharma process analytical technology (PAT), pharma manufacturing automation and quality assurance (QA) software and systems ... » Read More

13/05/2022 RAIB Report: Runaway of a road-rail vehicle at Belle Isle Junction RAIB has released its report into a runaway of a road-rail vehicle at Belle Isle Junction, 16 May 2021. » Read More

10/05/2022 Sulzer creates brand new pumps as direct replacements for obsolete assets When Arcelor Mittal needed to source a spare pump for the scale pit at one of its steel plants in Spain, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) could only offer an equivalent model. Turning to Sulzer, the company found it was able to ... » Read More

09/05/2022 Johnson Controls acquires Powertec Pumps to strengthen its fire suppression ... Johnson Controls, the buildings services product supplier, has acquired Powertec Pumps, a leading provider of pump-related services. » Read More

09/05/2022 Process Insights launches temperature probe with capability to be retrofitted ... Process Insights has expanded innovative process analyzer systems that measure physical properties online with a new Guided Wave probe design that delivers more measurement solutions for reactor operators. » Read More

06/05/2022 HSE issues safety alert about mast climbing work platforms ?The Health and Safety Executive has found a serious technical fault with mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) used widely across construction projects. These can be used in other industries for access and to maintain large plant. ... » Read More

06/05/2022 Emerson updates condition monitoring software Emerson is updating its machinery health platform to enable customers to migrate to a more holistic, modern interface for condition monitoring. » Read More

05/05/2022 NSK Newark site implements rainwater harvesting The Newark, UK manufacturing facility of bearing and linear motion specialist NSK has implemented a rainwater harvesting system that will reduce mains water consumption by almost 200,000 litres a year. » Read More

05/05/2022 German INEOS chemical plant installs special AS Schneider valves for local air ... To be able to comply with the limit values for pollutant emissions specified in the TA-Luft amendment, both plant builders and plant operators in Germany are required to check installed components. » Read More