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Industrial equipment, services and inspection news and information for manufacturing, process, facilities and related fields.

15/01/2019 New Digital Experience Centre opened by Siemens Siemens has opened a fully refurbished ‘Digital Experience Centre’ that has been designed to practically illustrate how its industrial customers can successfully embark on a digital transformation journey. » Read More

14/01/2019 Crosby acquires Straightpoint Dallas, Texas-based lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware company, The Crosby Group, has completed the acquisition of Straightpoint UK (SP), a manufacturer of load cells and force measurement equipment. » Read More

11/01/2019 Liberty Speciality Steels forges ahead with Infor Business cloud software provider Infor has become a key technology supplier to integrated steel producer Liberty Speciality Steels UK (now part of the Liberty House Group). » Read More

10/01/2019 Focus SB implements tailored MRP and ERP system Support with controlling processes and improving production efficiencies is helping a Sussex manufacturer make the most of a multi-million pound Far East opportunity. » Read More

09/01/2019 Truck dashboard display gives MH vehicle drivers battery status visibility Stored energy solutions provider EnerSys has introduced the new Truck iQ smart battery dashboard to give materials handling vehicle drivers real-time visibility of their truck’s battery status. » Read More

08/01/2019 'Monster’ fatberg longer than six double-decker buses found in Devon sewer A 64-metre fatberg that is longer than six double-decker buses and made up of hardened fat, oil and wet-wipes has been discovered in a Sidmouth sewer in Devon. » Read More

08/01/2019 Manitowoc tackles road weight restrictions A transport system to help tackle increasing road weight restrictions in Germany has been created by Manitowoc and Colonia Spezialfahrzeuge (Specialised Vehicles). » Read More

07/01/2019 Gas-driven back-up generators launched Gas is now a fuel option for Pramac-Generac UK’s range of industrial and residential backup generators. » Read More

04/01/2019 Rio Tinto rolls out autonomous trains at iron ore operations Global mining group Rio Tinto has deployed AutoHaul, which it says is the world’s largest robot and first automated heavy-haul, long distance rail network. » Read More

04/01/2019 Iron ore operation resumes following pipeline inspection Anglo American has resumed operations at its Minas-Rio iron ore operation in Brazil. » Read More

03/01/2019 BPMA announces new president The new president of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has been announced as Richard Harden (pictured), managing director of Wilo UK Ltd. » Read More

03/01/2019 Dustcontrol UK to exhibit at Executive Hire Show 2019 Dust extraction specialist Dustcontrol UK is set to exhibit its range of construction equipment at the Executive Hire Show 2019. » Read More

02/01/2019 Nissan switches on collective solar roof in the Netherlands Nissan has confirmed the switch-on of what it says is the largest collective solar roof in the Netherlands, at its facility in Amsterdam. » Read More

24/12/2018 Solvent handling and glove guide released The European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) has released guidelines for handling solvents with gloves. The organisation aims to promote the use of organic solvents, and offer advice and guidance to meet legislative requirements. » Read More

21/12/2018 Electric bus batteries installed in 200kWh solar cell trial Batteries from electric bus route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden, are getting a second lease of life for solar energy storage. » Read More

20/12/2018 Sulzer Wood wins contract extension with BP Rotating equipment services provider Sulzer Wood has been awarded a five-year contract extension to provide pump maintenance services for BP operations in the North Sea. » Read More

19/12/2018 First EPR, French civil nuclear reactor design, enters commercial operation The Taishan 1 EPR reactor in China, in Guangdong province, has now entered the commercial operation phase. » Read More

18/12/2018 Kent high-voltage line completed National Grid and its contractors Murphy Eltel Joint Venture have finished building a new 20km high voltage electricity line between Richborough and Canterbury. » Read More

17/12/2018 Receiving operations begin at wind power project ALE has started the receiving operations of GE wind turbines components in Oman for the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) first-ever large-scale wind farm. » Read More

14/12/2018 Spidex wins Mainsaver CMMS support contract at Dounreay Software products supplier Spidex Software has been awarded the contract for technical support of software management systems for maintenance and health & safety at Dounreay, Scotland. » Read More

13/12/2018 GE Power Conversion partners with Sulzer for parts, services, and equipment In a move to increase services, parts and new equipment availability, minimise repair times, and reduce downtime, GE Power Conversion has signed an agreement with Sulzer, making it an authorised parts, new equipment, and service provider. » Read More

12/12/2018 Schaeffler to acquire Elmotec Statomat Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has concluded a contract to acquire Elmotec Statomat Holding GmbH (Elmotec Statomat), a manufacturer of production machinery for the high-volume construction of electric motors, in ... » Read More

11/12/2018 Multi-Fan Systems sets out expansion plan with appointment A Shropshire specialist in customised air movement, filtration and extraction systems has made a high-profile appointment to help it meet ambitious plans to increase its current £6m turnover by 40% over the next three years. » Read More

11/12/2018 Siemens supplies ‘world’s first’ lithium-ion battery solution for offshore ... Siemens is claiming a world first by supplying an energy storage solution (ESS) to an offshore drilling rig. » Read More

10/12/2018 Winners named at the AEMT Awards 2018 The winners of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Awards 2018 were announced during a Gala Presentation Ceremony in Coventry on Thursday 29 November. » Read More