Fluke develops new European HQ in Eindhoven with customer experience at its heart
Fluke, the manufacturer of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, has launched its new European Headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands, which includes a 400sqm customer experience centre. For the first time, customers will not only be able to see Fluke’s range of world-class tools, but experience using them in a variety of real-world applications.
Ashton Seals and Parker Prädifa extend distribution agreement
Ashton Seals Ltd has recently extended its agreement to be a distributor for Parker Prädifa, the global solutions provider in the field of designing, developing and manufacturing sealing systems and engineered components made from polymer materials.
Hydroscand’s HoseExpress mobile hose team goes fully digital
Hydroscand UK has rolled out a fully digital solution for its HoseExpress mobile hose technicians across the UK. This follows the company’s trials of multiple software providers conducted during 2021.
Webtec recognises young female engineers of the future
Due to the high standard of applicants, this year Webtec is sponsoring two Arkwright Engineering Scholarships and has awarded Roy Cuthbert Scholarships to Emily Williams and Rona French. The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, part of the educational charity ‘The Smallpeice Trust’ is a national scheme.
AEMT launches BSI Standards Online Library
The latest edition to the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades’ (AEMT) roster of available support to members is the newly launched online library of BSI Standards. Accessed via the main AEMT website, this dedicated portal allows members to identify, review and download any applicable BSI Standard along with its stipulations and requirements.
Women considering STEM careers face discrimination
Women face underrepresentation in STEM due to social stereotypes and discrimination from groups all around them, including family, university faculty, peers, and potential employers, according to new research from Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education (NU GSE).
Made Smarter supports robotics specialist
An engineering firm, supported by Made Smarter, is using immersive technologies to drive global growth and innovation, and create new highly skilled jobs.
Tom Parker Ltd celebrates 50th anniversary
The entire team at Tom Parker Ltd, including the Preston Northwest HQ, those based in the Basingstoke branch and the network of area sales managers covering the UK, report that they are immensely proud to be celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Hexagon completes the acquisition of ETQ
Hexagon AB, provider of digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has completed the acquisition of ETQ.
Rotec pledges to become net zero
Rotec, provider of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical mechanical engineering services and products, has committed to becoming a net zero business by pledging to halve its carbon emissions by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2040.
Bunting acquires Pilamec
Bunting has acquired Gloucestershire-based powder milling and blending specialist Pilamec. Pilamec further broadens the Bunting product portfolio.
Camozzi and Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN partnership
The Bahrain Grand Prix, which took place on Sunday 20 March, was the first public event for the new partnership between Camozzi Group and the Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN, managed by Sauber Motorsport. The partnership, both a technological and sporting venture, is based on the two companies’ commitment to delivering excellence through cooperation and shared synergies.
BGEN first company approved to provide Rockwell IIoT platform integration in the UK
BGEN, the specialist multi-discipline engineering solutions business, is the first company to be approved to provide Rockwell Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform integration in the UK.
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech 2022 pack a punch after unprecedented challenges
After all the pandemic-related constraints our industry has endured, along with just about every other walk of life over the past couple of years, Fluid Power & Systems, Air-Tech and their co-located shows made a bravura return to the NEC in April. While many had in part adjusted to the necessity of Zoom or Teams to keep in visual and aural contact with customers, partners and associates, it was clear from the moment the doors opened to the shows at 9.30am on Tuesday 5 April that the desire for traditional face-to-face interaction, the opportunity to see state-of-the-art equipment up-close and the chance to be directly involved in expert discussion and debate was very much alive and well.
Thorite seals partnership to supply GWE Eco-Max voltage optimisers
Air and fluid power specialist Thorite has entered into a new sales partnership with GWE, the UK-based original manufacturer of voltage optimisers (VOs).
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