If there's one thing which defines the British psyche it"s the desire to bag a bargain, whether it be from ebay, Amazon or Primark. And why not?

Compressed air systems are safe, reliable and versatile, but they are often taken for granted with scant regard to cost.

If you use compressed air in your facility, there are opportunities for you to reduce your energy costs and improve productivity from the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), in a risk free project being offered in partnership with the Carbon Trust

This will depend in part on the nature of your responsibility for it. It may be as a production, health and safety, energy, environment, quality, lean production, six sigma, technical, utilities and even purchasing group leader or manager job functi

Compressed air leaks are the greatest avoidable waste in a typical compressed air system. Such leaks cost money, compromise reliability and safety of the process, and waste energy.

If you have responsibility for compressed air then you need to produce it safely, reliably and at least cost.

A recent report by Trading Standards concluded that credibility is the single most important issue for customers when choosing a firm to supply products or services.

Shire Systems is celebrating 25 years as a developer and provider of maintenance management software.

JCB is celebrating the production of its 50,000th engine - less than three years after the first one rolled off the line following an £80 million investment.

Brammer recently raised £25,000 for charity at its Awards & Wishes Evening through donations and an auction for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Wolverhampton based Nuclear Engineering Services (NESL) has been named as the Black Country Chamber's Champion Business of the Year.

After an uncertain start in life the Millennium Dome in Greenwich has recently reinvented itself into a flexible venue for music, entertainment and sports that will formally open its doors in June 2007.

Carlsberg Breweries has awarded SSI Schaefer the contract to design, plan and install a new high-performance, production and distribution centre, with more than 75,000 storage positions in Fredericia, Denmark .

The Energy Event 2007, recently re-branded, will take place on the 12th and 13th September 2007 at The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham.

Artesis MCM, a new entrant to the UK predictive maintenance market, has won a prestigious Innovation in Engineering Award from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw has created a new position of CEO at Samuk+HC. In a surprise announcement, Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw, chairman of the Toddington based company introduced Vanda Morris as the company's new chief executive.

JCB has revealed detailed plans of its proposed multi-million pound Academy that would enable young people from across Staffordshire and Derbyshire to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing.

When the floods hit the Gloucestershire region, devastating houses and leaving residents with no access to clean drinking water, the Red Cross found themselves with their own problem - no means of transporting the thousands of bottles of water they h

Flir Systems' InfraCAM has been awarded the "red dot design award” in the product design category.

igus is joining AA Robotics, Cognex Factory Vision, Safety Systems and Laidler Associates in six one day events across the UK.

His Royal Highness, The Duke of York recently visited John Crane's headquarters in Slough. The visit follows on from the company"s success in winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2006.

Infrared is a quick and easy method of spotting electrical and mechanical faults.

Speedy Hire is throwing its weight behind the largest celebrity boxing event ever organised by joining forces with the London and Midlands ex-boxers associations.

Toyota regional dealer Locators may be more used to dealing with forklift trucks but with the help of the company's Cycle2Work scheme, it"s also getting to grips with the humble bicycle.

BITA, the UK's sole provider of industrial truck sales statistics, has announced sales figures for the first half of 2007.

Forty five golfers braved the British summer to help a lubricants manufacturer raise vital funds for St Gemma's Hospice in Leeds.

Chloride Motive Power (CMP) has provided batteries for a project using an unusual method of teaching school children about conservation and water issues - a floating classroom.

PWE looks at the question of whether to outsource site maintenance.

John Hill, marketing services manager for the Pneumatics Division of Parker Hannifin, takes a look at the developments in pneumatic interface technologies.

Sponsors provide valuable help for the engineering department at the University of Hertfordshire. PWE looks at one course on offer and how one sponsor provides assistance for students whose interest is motorsport.

Effective edge protection is a priority for those working at height in an industrial environment. John Thelwell of Kee Klamp Ltd outlines the importance for specifiers in making the right choice in system.

Covering all areas of the energy sector: energy efficient technology, energy procurement and energy management, The Energy Event has broad appeal. With its mix of educational content and an exhibition the event stands alone in that it is totally ener

With purchasers and store managers singing from different hymn sheets, more often than not they are out of tune. Distribution companies try to bring harmony. PWE recently visited Brammer – a leading MRO products distributor - and discussed these issu

Is there such a thing as a seal-less pump? Certainly there are rotary motion pumps that are designated seal-less by their manufacturers in that they do not contain rotating seals. However, these pumps do contain static seals, typically in the form

Philip McArragher, technical manager for HPC Compressed Air Systems, explains that efficient compressed air systems have to be carefully planned and designed. However, energy and cost conscious planning and implementation is just half the story. Only

Chris Haines, customer support and maintenance manager at Rockwell Automation. takes a look at how to use maintenance as a strategic business asset.

Stan Jackson, managing director of SPM Instrument UK, looks at the financial benefits of condition monitoring.

The Environment Agency’s Pollution Prevention Guidelines provide clear instructions for dealing with trade effluent. However, complying with these regulations can be hindered by the notorious unreliability of the pumps used in the waste disposal pro

Bob Goss, senior technology specialist at Henkel, maker of Loctite brand products. provides some clear insights into adhesives that cure by means of light.

Despite the well publicised health risks and the strong legislation covering removal and disposal of existing products, the problem of asbestos in the workplace has not gone away. Sue Burbeck, managing director of Adams Environmental, explains why wo

The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) is joining the fight against global warming in this country. Mitsubishi Electric’s Energy Spokesman Jeff Whiting welcomes them to the energy lobby, but says they need to prove their commitment with long ter

Eric Starkloff, National Instruments (NI) director of product marketing for Modular Instrumentation and Instrument Control, responds to a series of questions on the changes impacting instrumentation and automated test, and how National Instruments’ L

John Lamberth* takes a look at the benefits of using short term hire attachments for peak periods.

Forklift options Is acquiring a forklift truck as an outright purchase better than hire or is leasing best? Richard Strange, sales and marketing director of Samuk+HC takes a look at the pros and cons.

For many years companies have realised that renting buildings, vehicles and equipment is tax efficient and supports cash flow. PWE looks at some of the latest developments in this versatile sector.

G.P Burners, part of the Wellman Group, has been instrumental in helping Syngenta - a leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through research and technology - in achieving a 26% reduction in energy consumption by its boiler plant.

PWE looks at how meeting emissions targets can help to reduce costs too.

Featuring constantly in the headlines, environmental sustainability has never been so important for organisations of all types. Such pressure is leading many plant engineers to explore ways to reduce boiler house energy consumption. A common idea is

PWE takes a closer look at new ways of funding your compressed air equipment.

PWE asked domnick hunter’s Mark White for advice on how manufacturers can meet the requirements of the Food Grade Compressed Air Code of Practice.

Compressed air energy savings must be a long term strategy for industry. PWE reports.

Understanding the basics of compressed air filtration is essential to be able to specify a solution that optimises the uptime of machinery, and ultimately, minimises costs. PWE reports.

Motors are everywhere in industry and business, powering everything from pumps and fans to compressors. They are also major energy users and offer enormous potential for energy saving. PWE looks at the issue of energy efficiency for motors and whet

Graham Mackrell, UK sales manager of Harmonic Drive UK, discusses how harmonic drive gear technology can offer an effective replacement for conventional high ratio or two stage planetary gearboxes in plant applications.

Aaron Blutstein spoke to Martin McVicar, managing director and co-founder of Irish forklift truck manufacturer - Combilift - about its recent success and the concept of long and awkward load handling.

A multifunction steering wheel and a new range of quiet IC engine-powered counterbalanced lift trucks featuring a hydrostatic drive were recently announced by Jungeheinrich at an official launch in Hamburg. PWE reports.

PWE takes a snap shot look at some of the latest advances in the forklift truck market, including new energy saving developments which were apparent as this year's leading intralogistics show - CeMAT - in Hannover.

PWE spoke to Malcolm Blackwell, managing director of CompAir’s High Pressure Division, about the challenge of dealing with a growing skills gap.

If the UK is to compete globally to become the key hub for the Knowledge Economy there is an urgent need to create a highly skilled workforce of engineers and engineering technicians.

UK dairy company, Yeo Valley has taken advantage of a new approach to training projects offered by Festo Didactic, the professional training and consulting division of automation company Festo.

The negative myth surrounding cooling towers is symptomatic of the global warming information shortage. PWE reports.

With all businesses under pressure to reduce their environmental impact and their carbon footprint there are very good reasons for looking at renewable energy sources for your heating plant. Ian Dagley of Hoval explains how fossil fuels and renewable

Phil Burge, marketing manager at SKF, discusses how the latest developments in automated centralised lubrication systems can make a considerable contribution to the improvement of production processes throughout a plant.

PWE looks at advances in plastic valve technology and the importance of specifying the right products.

Dr. S. J. Lacey, engineering manager at Schaeffler (UK), looks at the use of vibration analysis to detect early failure of bearings.

The issue of counterfeit bearings cannot only have serious economic impacts but can have extremely serious consequences for the companies that purchase them. In many applications the use of failure prone counterfeits can risk catastrophic consequence

Physical water conditioners for controlling limescale have quite a patchy reputation. PWE asked Paul Spencer of Fluid Dynamics how his company is able to predict performance with confidence.

Engineering companies are facing challenges on new fronts. As well as the enduring drive to improve commercial performance and deliver to the bottom line, companies now need to respond to regulatory and societal pressure to improve their carbon emis

Artesis takes a look at adding the energy management dimension to condition monitoring.

By using the latest condition monitoring systems and services, manufacturing companies can reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery, says Kate Hartigan, managing director of Schaeffler (UK) Ltd

CMMS is only as good as the implementation. Gary Kerr, managing director of EPM Solutions highlights 15 steps to getting your CMMS asset management strategy off to a flying start.

The startling increases in manufacturing performance in the first world economies over recent years have been made possible by transformations in maintenance management thinking and practice. A key enabler has been CMMS. Paul Dean, director of operat

Lisa Wilkinson, gives an overview of the benefits and capabilities of remote asset management systems.

Aaron Blutstein spoke to David Hipkin, group managing director of SoftSols Group, about the benefits of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

The Maudslay Initiative is a project under the Occupational Standards Council for Engineering’s (OSCEng) management which will seek to change the way engineering and manufacturing industries operate. Its concept is simple: in order to work with an en

Aaron Blutstein takes a look at the key issues surrounding thermal imaging camera training.

Andy Mellor, senior engineer with Stockport based AV Technology, talks to PWE about Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCA) in a series of questions and answers.

The spectrum of end users for large volume steam, and to a lesser extent, hot water, is as broad as it is varied. In the main they include hospitals, dairies, laundries, abattoirs and breweries, and the whole of the food and drinks industry where pro

Monitran - manufacturer of vibration sensors - is launching three new MultiSelect units, it was recently announced at Maintec exhibition.

SKF has developed a new range of bearings that it says can reduce energy consumption by at least 30% compared to standard ISO products.

Fixturlaser XA, the 4th generation of laser based shaft alignment tools from Fixturlaser, includes features and functions for extra fast alignment - Express Alignment.

Petro-Canada has announced the launch of a new product range called Purity FG with Microl - an antimicrobial preservative for use in food grade lubricants.

Michell Instruments has produced an absolute humidity and relative humidity slide rule.

Monition Ltd has been awarded grant funding to development semi-intelligent diagnostic tools for high-precision condition monitoring of lubricating and hydraulic transmission oils.

The new range of VarioCAM high resolution thermographic cameras, designed and manufactured by Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH, is now available through InfraTec.

New TD62LM and TD62M thermodynamic steam traps from Spirax Sarco feature replaceable seats, allowing them to be maintained inline. Aimed at heavy industries such as power generation, oil, gas and petrochemicals, the traps are rated up to 62 bar g.

Hawk IR International has announced the launch of its Infrared Safety Centre (ISC) devoted to the training and certification of infrared thermographers operating within explosive atmospheres. ISC incorporates COMPEX, DSEAR and ATEX modules within a L

Fluke is offering two new electrical/HVAC kits. Containing a non-contact infrared thermometer, a choice of clamp meter or voltage/continuity/current tester and a voltage detector, both kits claim to offer significant savings compared with the cost of

Critical or sensitive electrical equipment in a plant, including electric motors, drives, PLCs, HVAC systems, lighting and IT equipment, often fail because of fluctuations in the mains voltage or high levels of harmonic distortion.

Sensonics range of Senturion Proximity Probes has recently been extended to include a new instrument capable of operating to temperatures of 240°C.

SPM Instrument AB, Sweden, has launched a new line of vibration transducers.

The TP8 thermal imager from Land Instruments International includes Bluetooth voice recording technology and a detector resolution 45% higher than the standard 320 x 240 pixels. It can be used wherever thermography may be necessary to inspect plant,

Sheffield engineering company, DavyMarkham is introducing a new dedicated reconditioning service at its Darnall Works.

Condition monitoring specialist Sensonics chose Maintec to launch its new SIL2 rated Fan or Centrifuge Protection with DN2611 Dual Channel Vibration Protection Monitor.

Extech Instruments' range of Infra-red thermometers for instantaneous non-contact temperature readings, provides temperature measurement solutions for HVAC/R, plant maintenance, automotive, electrical, and food handling/preparation applications.

InFusion Condition Manager version 2.2 collects and analyses real-time diagnostics from plant production assets, drives the appropriate actions, and now also shares that information with plant databases and HMIs.

Thermoteknix has launched an Alpha Silicon based Focal Plane Array thermal imaging camera with shutterless XTi technology. The MIRICLE 110KS with XTi is an ultra-compact uncooled (unstabilized) solid-state high resolution infrared camera, delivering

The biggest single cause of transmission failure is oil contamination. Most of the contamination is caused by millions of steel particles circulating in the oil causing premature wear of the delicate components in the transmission of any vehicle or

Baldor has launched washdown versions of its adapter ball bearing range, the Dodge Grip Tight.

Flir Systems, no stranger to being at the forefront of infrared advances recently launched its latest offering with its T/B-Series. But what makes this new camera stand out from the crowd? And can the company's claim that its new series presents 'a n

The competitive thermal imaging market is never one to shy away from adapting to market conditions and coming up with new incentives and technologies to wet the appetite of new customers. PWE takes a look at some of the latest developments.

Riello Burners has added new models to its R-Series (RS - Gas, RL - Oil) product range.

Byworths Boilers' Combustion Engineering Association (CEA) accredited training course, developed especially for boiler operators, has been running for a year now and has received good reports from companies that have participated.

EOGB Energy Products has launched its latest range of gas-fired commercial burners which meet the demand for higher efficiency, and are also environmentally sensitive products.

For many industrial facilities, the boiler plant consumes the highest proportion of any company’s utility bill

Thermoteknix recently installed a new ThermaScope high temperature camera system for Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA).

In most cases compensation for the sudden and substantial increases in energy costs requires some investment by the user.

A critical part of maintaining optimum steam boiler performance is blowdown but, unless it is managed efficiently, blowdown can also be a major contributor to loss of valuable heat energy and chemically treated boilerwater.

Due to the need to increase steam capacity at its dairy processing facility, Devon-based cheese maker Quickes Traditional has decommissioned its existing boiler and installed a dual-fuel RBC steam boiler from Fulton Boiler Works.

In accordance with its energy conservation policy, Bonar Floors Ltd of Ripley Derbyshire has recently completed a refurbishment and upgrading package on its Kuster printing and laminating line.

Boge recently exhibited at the Hannover Fair, Germany, showcasing a range of product developments.

Atlas Copco’s latest ZB VSD range of turbo compressors offer a combination of high efficiency and low life-cycle cost, providing energy-efficient supply of oil-free, low pressure air for a broad spectrum of critical process operations.

Beko’s compressed air dryer range now consists of membrane, adsorption and refrigeration technology. The latter range has recently been developed and expanded to cover many different variations.

Dew point measuring devices detect the formation of moisture in compressed air systems - one of the greatest risks to process reliability.

Aerzener Maschinenfabrik were the first blower manufacturer to design a compact unit in 1960 and it has been developing this type of unit ever since. Delta Blower Generation 5 is therefore the fifth generation of Aerzen Compact blower units.

Air compressor control specialist EnergAir has partnered with inverter drive manufacturer KEB to develop an integrated compressor control and management package that is being made available to both end users and compressed air distributors. Designed

Since the formation of Teseo UK in January 2006 the company has made significant progress with major pipework installations carried out throughout the UK and Europe, via its distributor network.

Compressor manufacturer Gast Group has extended its Jun-Air range of ultra-quiet compressors that provide clean, dry air for industrial applications.

Compressor manufacturer, CompAir, has given distributors and customers a sneak preview of its new range of portable compressors.

HPC has launched a new powerful, efficient and quiet ‘SM’ Series of rotary screw compressors for the 5.5, 7.5 and now the 9kW market.

The latest service offering from domnick hunter is NCM, is a networked condition monitoring device that effectively monitors and records operating data from a wide range of assets including domnick hunter's compressed air dryers and gas generators.

It is now possible to monitor the quality of compressed air by online measurement of the residual oil content.

By opting for an energy efficient Boge SF60 frequency controlled screw compressor, Orvec - a world wide manufacturer of passenger comfort products - are set to reduce their energy consumption by over 64,000 kwh per annum representing a 42% drop in th

Danone, the worldwide manufacturer of food and beverage products, is using Parker Hannifin's NitroSource nitrogen generation system to produce a consistent and controllable supply of nitrogen on-site.

CompAir has introduced its new L80 lubricated screw compressor. The machine is an extension of CompAir's 75 kW class and claims to give users over 7% more air (14.72m3/min) while maintaining a lower power input.

Monitran has launched VI-sage (‘visage’), a combined hardware and web-based solution that enables companies to monitor remotely vibration data as part of their asset management and predictive maintenance routines. VI-sage can also notify users, via S

Wedron Silica, a subsidiary of Fairmount Mineral has chosen Westermo's high-security Lynx switches for harsh industrial environments to develop a full Ethernet redundancy ring that monitors and controls the entire mining plant.

We all know that in order to maintain a healthy diet, we need to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. One of these portions is often provided by salad, and increasingly we are buying it in pre-packed bags from our local supermark

Parker Instrumentation has launched a range of instrumentation manifolds meeting the stringent new ISO 15848 standard for fugitive emissions.

John Barnett of test instrument manufacturer Clare Instruments describes how the integration and automation of electrical testing systems can enhance production control and data collection capabilities in modern manufacturing processes.

Leroy-Somer has extended the power of its compact and economical Digidrive SK range of variable speed drives - up to 132kW.

Oil, gas and petrochemical industries can enjoy the same energy saving benefits as general industry with the launch by WEG of Premium Efficiency (EFF1) EEx d/EEx de, and both Premium Efficiency and Top Premium Efficiency (EFF1+) EEx nA hazardous area

Gates Industrial Power Transmission division recently used the Hannover Fair as a platform to introduce its latest generation of rubber and urethane drive belts.

Mitsubishi has addressed today's business needs for more flexible, efficient and integrated processes with the introduction of the iQ Platform.

Lenze has removed the cost and complexity from vector based motor control with the launch of the new smv range of inverter drives.

Inmoco has added the Model 5300 to its Blue Fusion line of web-enabled automation controllers from Control Technology Corporation.

Hansen Transmissions is investing more than €10m for the completion of a 13 megawatt test rig for the dynamic testing of wind turbine gearboxes.

Nissan will be showing its latest DX Series ultra low emission gas truck on the Calor stand (No 07, adjacent Hall 17) at this year’s IMHX. The forklift features Nissan’s patented Tri-Cat System, which is fitted as standard.

Psion Teklogix (IMHX stand: 18M94) will use IMHX to launch a number of new additions to its range of mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging, voice and RFID solutions.

The introduction of HiLo-PSS’ Sacrificial Leg provides a cost-effective and time saving solution to the problem of repairing damaged frames. The Sacrificial Leg is a removable section, fitted to the bottom of the front upright.

Custom-built mobile dock lifts from Transdek are providing Clares Merchandise Handling Equipment Ltd with a cost-effective means of unloading new roll cages from trailers without tail-lifts at two Tesco distribution centres.

A move to LPG lift trucks featuring Nissan’s Tri-Cat low emissions system has created ‘major savings’ in materials handling for Kingspan - UK manufacturer of raised access flooring based in Hull.

The 1st March saw the launch of the new Samuk+HC R Series forklift truck. With the introduction of this new range of diesel or LPG trucks, users that want a truck in the popular 1 to 3.5 tonnes range will have the choice of three specifications.

With the introduction of the new 1.4 to 2.0 tonne capacity compact models at IMHX 2007, the Linde 39X range of engine powered hydrostatic counterbalance trucks is now complete, with capacities up to 5.0 tonnes in both diesel and LPG versions.

Industrial Corporation, Saint-Gobain, specialises in the design, production and distribution of materials for the construction, industrial and consumer markets including well-known trade names such as Jewson and Graham builders' merchants.

Nissan is launching a range of compact, low emission engine lift trucks designed for the multi-purpose role of inside working in restricted areas and outside yard operations. At less than a metre wide and able to turn in a radius as low as 1735mm, th

A £550,000 goods handling system at a 30,000m² national distribution centre in Northamptonshire operated by Exel for Mothercare has been completed by European Conveyor Systems Ltd (ECS).

Two electric powered Aisle-Master articulated forklifts have helped to streamline overall warehousing operations at Marley Plumbing and Drainage's 40 acre manufacturing and distribution site in Lenham, Kent.

With Christmas just around the corner, there is growing pressure on manufacturing and distribution operations throughout the country. Materials handling equipment specialists Barloworld expects further growth in the short term hire of lift trucks as

A £1m conveyor system capable of handling up to 1000 orders an hour with minimal manual handling by staff and provision for extension in the future has been completed by European Conveyor Systems Ltd for specialist toy and gift retailer Tobar Ltd.

Maintaining the operating efficiency of its fleet of high-speed trains is of paramount importance to Eurostar. Loughborough-based Morris Material Handling is playing its part in helping it achieve this.

Siemens Automation & Drives has launched a new division which aims to provide best practice solutions to the materials handling sector.

Asbestos has been identified as a major risk to health and over 5000 people a year die in the UK from exposure to its fibres.

3M developed the 9300 series disposable particulate respirator ten years ago to help protect the respiratory health of people exposed to particulate hazards in the workplace such as dusts, mists and metal fume.

Problems caused by noisy testing plant at a Wirral-based engineering firm have been overcome thanks to an installation by local noise management specialists, Kimpton Acoustics.

Thirty five percent of employers are not meeting their statutory obligation to provide training and 39% of employees have not received any training in the past 12 months.

UK dairy company, Yeo Valley has taken advantage of a new approach to training projects offered by Festo Didactic, the professional training and consulting division of automation company Festo.

When it comes to engineering skills training for industry, short bursts of informal hands-on instruction, followed by an assessment is the most efficient method of teaching – say Technical Training Solutions. This view has been supported by the resu

The new B.A.C. HXC water saving evaporative condenser is, according to the manufacturer, the first condenser that takes full advantage of the low condensing temperature capability of evaporative cooling while using air cooled technology, and thus sav

Coolmation - sole UK distributor for Rhoss spa - has introduced the latest R134A Z Power series of air cooled chillers.

The cooling of two large mezzanine floors at the Clarks Shoes warehouse in Somerset was solved using EcoCooling evaporative coolers.

Unifin, supplier of cooling equipment and transformer oil pumps and valves to the Power Generation and Power Transformer industries, says the ForZair HeatSink auxiliary transformer cooler is a portable and highly efficient cooler that allows increase

Stadco Cooling one of Europe’s leading suppliers of standard and bespoke industrial water cooling systems has successfully completed an export order for Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies, to supply customised cooling systems for an aluminium sme

Welded plate heat exchangers from Tranter PHE are being used to cool solvents in the production of titanium alkoxides for specialist chemicals company, Johnson Matthey, at its plant in Billingham.

Andrews says its mobile boilers are available 24/7 365 days a year.

Rollalong Hire says its Lodja Sleep and Lodja Dine units bring home comforts to any location.

Following a series of trials, ABB consultants have demonstrated that rented videoscopes from Ashtead Technology Rentals can save substantial amounts of money and time in the routine inspection of cooling towers.

Watkins Hire Ltd has launched a brand new air conditioning hire range called KwikCOOL.

HSC Firesafe - part of the Nottingham-based Hire Supply Company - has launched the new Elite Mobile Remote Fire Alarm Station, which is now available to hire from hire shops throughout the UK.

The dynamic nature of industry today means that training needs are constantly evolving. E-Learning – the flexible delivery of training solutions via a range of interactive media, including CD-ROM, Internet and Intranet – can provide manufacturing and

igus has announced its engineers are available once again this year to examine energy chains and flexible cables free of charge before or during factory shutdowns in July and August.

If your decanter centrifuge breaks down or needs servicing, you need it back in service quickly. Centriquip is the UK’s largest manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and provides a comprehensive maintenance and repair service for all decanters, whate

Handling specialist Geo Robson has introduced a friction-drive ‘incline or flat’ carousel that can negotiate changes in level - and needs little or no maintenance.

Annual maintenance and strip downs happen every year and planning is the key. Working out when you can fit in that all-important service, is a vital part of maintaining a healthy boiler house, but can you really afford to have the downtime?

Cyklop UK - suppliers of strapping equipment - has joined forces with financial services provider Bibby Leasing to offer cost-effective equipment rental service for customers.

Speedy Hire has launched a new product to tackle the problem of dust inhalation for users of cut-off saws as part of its ongoing commitment to improving health and safety.

Over half of companies who use carcinogenic solvent trichloroethylene are putting themselves and their staff at risk, by failing to prepare for the Solvent Emissions Directive (SED), which comes into force on October 31 2007.

With an overall length of just 26mm and displacement range of ±0.5mm, the GT500Z transducer from RDP Electronics Ltd is ideally suited to precision gauging in the manufacture of machined parts and tooling.

In a bid to help companies meet new regulations on the use of solvents in component cleaning, Layton Technologies, has launched Blueseal which provides an hermetically sealed process chamber, ultrasonic cleaning, vacuum drying and extraction and encl

The Origo Mig 410 delivers 400A/34V at a 50% duty cycle and the Origo Mig 510 delivers 500A/39V at a 60 % duty cycle. Both may be used with interconnection cables up to 35m long.

Land Instruments International has expanded its range of infrared line-scanners with models for imaging and controlling high-temperature processes in the metals industries.

A new hand dryer that has changed washroom hygiene throughout Japan and Asia is now available in Europe, through inventors Mitsubishi Electric.

Klaxon Signals has expanded its Sonos and Nexus Range of fire alarms to include new voice enhanced variants.

Designed to make light work of the toughest industrial cleaning challenges, the new ATTIX 9 range of wet or dry vacuums from Nilfisk-Alto packs powerful twin-motor performance and superior filtration into four high-efficiency, easy-to-operate machine

The CoGri Group has completed a major upgrade of the 3500m² concrete floor at Trinity Mirror's print works at Watford, Hertfordshire, while allowing the company"s newspapers and magazines to be printed with minimum interruption.

The installation of high efficiency Vision radiant tube heaters from AmbiRad at Gardner Denver Nash's Winsford, Cheshire, premises - the company"s main UK servicing centre for industrial pumps – has helped to reduce running costs.

Engineering company Arterial UK recently installed a Ryebrook resin floor at its new 10,000ft² HQ in Dorset.

Wilden's Pro-Flo X is the latest technology to help maximise efficiency in air operated double diaphragm pumps, and most importantly it removes the need for an external control device.

Grundfos has launched the third generation of its booster system range. The new Hydro MPC combines the Grundfos CR pumps with a new user interface and new software to make installation and operation easier.

Vortex is launching the Vortex Wye Line Diverter, which benefits from a modular construction and a blade and seal slide mechanism.

SPX Process Equipment has announced a substantial investment in its Bran + Luebbe After Market business unit at the company's Brixworth site.

Running over 1700 kilometres from the Mediterranean Ceyhan terminal through 3 countries to the Caspian Sea the new BTC (Baku-Tibilisi-Ceyhan) crude oil pipeline presented some new technical challenges for electro-hydraulic actuator specialist Midland

Alcon Solenoid Valves' new EXm rated valve actuation coil is providing precise dosing control for a new additive injection system designed specifically to handle the integration of biofuels into the domestic fuel market at the refinery.

Reducing energy usage will improve your bottom line, reduce your carbon footprint, benefit your company image and help meet the forthcoming legislation - this was the clear message from a conference of major business leaders led by the UK commercial

Many metalworking production plants are characterised by a very typical odour - the oil-bearing vapours of the cooling lubricants can often be noticed even outside the factory gates.

The investment in the Aqua-Save Technologies Waste Water Recycling Unit by Universal Engineering Company (Charlstown) is set to save the precision engineers over £5000 per year by virtually eradicating the amount of waste coolant and wash water taken

At 30 years old, the boiler make-up water treatment plant at E.ON’s Isle of Grain Power Station was beginning to look its age, and E.ON appointed ELGA Process water to give it the ‘Trinny and Susannah’ treatment. E.ON is the UK's largest integrated

Carlo Gavazzi has introduced a new range of energy meters in compact housings.

Shell lubricants companies have expanded their Shell Naturelle range to spearhead a major focus on developing Environmentally Considerate Lubricants (ECLs). Each of the products within the range demonstrates good technical performance, along with a

NSK says its asset improvement programme (AIP) is delivering benefits to the operating costs, efficiency and profitability of UK manufacturers.