Schaeffler acquires Bega International
Schaeffler has acquired Bega International BV (Bega), manufacturer of special tools for mounting and dismounting rolling bearings. The acquisition marks another step in the expansion of Schaeffler’s lifecycle service portfolio.
University of Birmingham partners with Siemens ‘to create the smartest university campus in the world’
The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Siemens, is combining digital sensor and analytics technologies, artificial intelligence, decentralised energy generation and storage, renewable energy and concepts that help change users’ behaviour to transform the university’s Edgbaston and Dubai campuses into the world’s smartest global campus, creating a ‘Living Lab’ where research, teaching and learning all benefit from access to new data and connectivity.
JCB man’s lasting legacy nurtures engineers of the future
A talented JCB engineer who amassed a multi-million-pound fortune thanks to his interest in cars has made a life-changing bequest to a Staffordshire school dedicated to nurturing the engineers of the future.
Bonomi ball valves gain SIL certification
Bonomi (UK) Ltd ball valve supplier, Valpres, has obtained SIL certification for its Series 70, 71, 72, 73 and 76, 2- Way industrial ball valves. Safety Integrity Level or ‘SIL’ in its abbreviated form, is a parameter relating to the functional safety integrity of industrial plants in the process industry.
New data suggests increase in number of women working in engineering
New analysis from EngineeringUK has shown 14.5% of those working in engineering are female, which is an increase from 12% as reported in 2018.
Pump repair training – A welcome addition
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) – the organisation that represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pump related equipment – reports a positive reaction to its new pump repair training course.
VHS Hydraulic Components appointed UK dealer for Ikron Fluid Filtration
VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd, producer of power packs, hydraulic cylinders and supplier of hydraulic components, has been appointed the official UK dealer for Ikron Fluid Filtration.
Aircare Compressor Services marks 30 years in business and the retirement of founder
As the sun shone over Northamptonshire, the team at Aircare Compressor Services Ltd held a special event to celebrate 30 years in the compressed air and vacuum industry.
Make UK backs initiative to help manufacturers retain young talent
Make UK is backing a new initiative by support platform Next Gen Makers to help manufacturing and engineering employers retain apprenticeship talent and maximise their investment in young people.
Made Smarter creates 60 digital leaders
60 digital leaders now have the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made Smarter’s innovative Leadership Programme.
Don't overlook apprenticeships, Make UK urges GCSE and A-Level students
As thousands of young people across the country prepare to receive their A-level and GCSE results this week, Make UK has highlighted the growing demand for apprentices from the region’s engineering and manufacturing sector.
Apprenticeship programmes more than just a short-term investment for IMH
Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH), based in Middlesbrough UK, has grown from a home-based business founded in 1983 to a leading global player in hydraulic engineering. The company’s founder, Paul Griffiths, established the IMH apprenticeship scheme in 1995 as an integral part of the company’s philosophy to train and retain home grown talent.
AEMT announces new president
At its recent AGM, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) announced the appointment of Shaun Sutton as its new honorary president.
HydraForce shortlisted for Regional Export & Apprenticeship Awards
HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd, Birmingham based hydraulic manufacturer, was shortlisted for both the Apprentice of the Year and Export Award at this year’s Made in the Midlands Awards.
Tecnologie Industriali merged by incorporation into Duplomatic
Duplomatic MS Spa has announced that the merger by incorporation of the subsidiary company Tecnologie Industriali Srl, based in Padua, Italy, into Duplomatic itself was implemented on 1 June.
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