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02/10/2019 Starfrost designs cooling system for Pladis Starfrost, an industrial freezing and chilling equipment specialist, has implemented a new, state-of-the-art spiral cooling system for Pladis, the global snacking company behind the brand McVitie’s. » Read More

01/10/2019 Emerson and Arrowhead Systems partner on machine health monitoring solution Emerson and Arrowhead Systems have partnered to produce a next-generation, machine health monitoring solution that will aim to increase uptime for high-speed palletiser production used in container stacking (as well as being adaptable for ... » Read More

30/09/2019 Bilfinger awarded maintenance contract at Fife Ethylene Plant Engineering and maintenance provider Bilfinger UK has secured a seven-year contract with ExxonMobil Chemical Limited to provide preventative maintenance at its Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP). » Read More

27/09/2019 TomTom expands telematics offer to mobile plant TomTom Telematics has expanded its vehicle telematics service to include asset tracking functions, monitoring the position and usage of their powered assets, such as trailers, generators and other equipment. » Read More

26/09/2019 Rental fridge trailer uses CO2 gas for cooling Panasonic CO2 Cold Chain Condenser units mounted in a small trailer provide a mobile refrigeration solution for cooling specialists, Greencold. » Read More

25/09/2019 Mitsubishi Electric integrates automation into condition monitoring offer According to the systems vendor, the latest condition-based monitoring solutions offer a predictive approach to production and process plant maintenance for engineers and site operators. » Read More

24/09/2019 Hybrid ceramic bearings feature in mechanical vapour recompression fans Ventilation fans and systems manufacturer TLT-Turbo of Germany has launched a range of mechanical vapour recompression fans with ceramic hybrid bearings. » Read More

23/09/2019 Digital Academy from Siemens aims to nurture next-gen engineering and tech ... Siemens has launched a new undergraduate sponsorship programme that is aiming to discover, inspire and nurture the next generation of engineering and tech talent. » Read More

20/09/2019 Martin Plant Hire expands Ctrack telematics solution Independent Scottish firm Martin Plant Hire has expanded its telematics solution from Ctrack by Inseego to monitor a fleet of 45 vans and cars, as part of a long-term contract extension. » Read More

19/09/2019 Glamox awarded long-term Aker BP contract LED lighting specialist Glamox has signed a framework agreement with the Norwegian oil company Aker BP, which has a duration of six plus four years. » Read More

19/09/2019 Sadiq Khan calls for ‘urgent enquiry’ following the death of a contract worker ... A 44-year-old man from Cambridgeshire has died at London Waterloo Underground Station. » Read More

19/09/2019 Engineers Without Borders UK celebrates 15th anniversary Charity Engineers Without Borders UK has marked its 15th anniversary with an evening of celebrations with its members, partners and trustees at the London headquarters of its sponsor Anglo American. » Read More

18/09/2019 New distribution centre for Filtermist Industrial air filtration and extraction specialist Filtermist International has invested in a new distribution centre in Shropshire to help it meet growing demand for its products. » Read More

17/09/2019 CSS acquires Hydratight’s MORGRIP business Connector Subsea Solutions (CSS) has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Hydratight’s MORGRIP Connector business in Walsall, UK. » Read More

16/09/2019 Schaeffler supplies its largest ever spherical plain bearing Schaeffler has produced the largest spherical plain bearing in the company’s history to date – weighing in at around 4.7 tonnes with an outside diameter of 1,900mm, a bore diameter of 1,500mm, and a height of 600mm. » Read More

13/09/2019 Leeds Welding standardises with Doosan Leeds Welding is predominantly a subcontract manufacturing company, fabricating steel, stainless steel and aluminium products and components for a broad range of industries and applications – from construction, transport, and oil & gas to ... » Read More

12/09/2019 Brammer Buck & Hickman wins contract with gas turbine engine firm Brammer Buck & Hickman, a UK supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has been awarded a new contract with Trac Precision Machining for the supply of tools and consumables, and other associated ... » Read More

12/09/2019 Fuel cells - controlling the energy of the future Sponsored News: Fuel cells have been hailed as the energy source of the future; they can provide a non-polluting supply of power by re-combining hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity and water. The chemistry sounds very simple, however ... » Read More

11/09/2019 BT launches counter solution to protect against drones that breach site limits ... BT has launched a new counter drone solution that will aim to help organisations to protect themselves from threats to privacy, security and safety by intruding drones. » Read More

10/09/2019 Yokogawa acquires RAP International Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced the signing of an agreement with UK-based RAP International to acquire all shares of the company and make RAP a wholly-owned subsidiary. » Read More

09/09/2019 Airborne Oil & Gas secures TCP Flowlines contract in West Africa Airborne Oil & Gas B.V. has been awarded a large contract from a supermajor, through Oceaneering International, to supply Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) flowlines for deployment in West Africa. » Read More

06/09/2019 CoreRFID adds Scottish Crane and Engineering Services to client list CoreRFID has added Scottish Crane and Engineering Services to its growing industry client list. » Read More

05/09/2019 Drilling waste management firm secures £20m of North Sea contracts TWMA, a specialist drilling waste management company, has secured new contracts valued at £20 million in the North Sea in the first eight months of 2019. » Read More

04/09/2019 ACOEM scales up air monitoring capabilities with acquisition ACOEM Group has acquired emissions monitoring sensors and instruments manufacturer DynOptic Systems, along with its subsidiary business, Tunnel Sensors. » Read More

03/09/2019 Helicopter machinery refurb contract for Rhodes Interform Bespoke composite and metal forming machinery specialist Rhodes Interform has been awarded a contract to refurbish equipment used in the manufacture of composite helicopter rotor blades, including six hot platen presses, up to 10m long. » Read More