GenAir continues to invest in hire fleet

26 July, 2019

GenAir UK, hirer of compressed air systems and desiccant dryers, is continuing to invest in its hire fleet of advanced low-emission compressed air systems. The company has placed orders for an additional 40 diesel-driven sets, all compliant with the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations.

Plextek launches new innovation business unit – Ignite Exponential

23 July, 2019

UK-based engineering and design consultancy, Plextek is launching a new innovation business unit, Ignite Exponential (IEX), to help established companies compete with agile and fast-moving start-ups that are driving new disruptive technologies.

HydraForce partners with Orange1 FFF racing team at Silverstone’s Endurance Race

18 July, 2019

HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd, the Birmingham manufacturer of hydraulic valves and manifold systems, featured on the Orange1 FFF racing team car at the second Round of the Blancpain Endurance Series Championship in May.

Andrew Fraser Pump and Engineering on track to become a major British manufacturing success for radial piston pumps

16 July, 2019

A new company, Andrew Fraser Pump and Engineering, has been founded by director & CEO Amarjit Chana after acquiring the Andrew Fraser business from Oilgear Towler. Andrew Fraser Pump and Engineering has taken over the all IPR and trademarks for the Andrew Fraser equipment.

Variohm Group expands with the acquisition of displacement sensor specialist Positek

11 July, 2019

Gloucester-based sensor manufacturer, Positek Ltd, has recently been acquired by The Variohm Group. The worldwide supplier of linear, rotary, tilt and intrinsically safe position sensors becomes the fifth member of the expanding Variohm Group; joining Variohm EuroSensor – sensor and transducer supplier and manufacturer along with Herga Technology for switching and sensing solutions, Ixthus Instrumentation for specialist measurement systems, and Heason Technology for motion control components and systems.

Camozzi reaches peak perfomance

09 July, 2019

A team of 8 intrepid Camozzi Automation staff recently completed the gruelling National Three Peaks Challenge, raising, at the time of writing, in excess of £3000 for charity in the process.

Leading experts appointed to AI Council to supercharge the UK’s artificial intelligence sector

05 July, 2019

Leaders from business, academia and data privacy organisations have joined an independent expert committee created to help boost growth of artificial intelligence (AI), promote its adoption and encourage its ethical use in businesses and organisations across the UK.

Royal Academy of Engineering technology chair for Strathclyde Professor

02 July, 2019

A Physics Professor at the University of Strathclyde has been awarded a Chair in Emerging Technologies by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).

Albion expands its horizons

28 June, 2019

Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, supplier of valves to the industrial and building services markets in the UK, has opened a sister company, Albion Valves (International) Ltd.

Engineers in the making find a home in two new engineering institutions for children

27 June, 2019

A 15-year mission to bring engineering into primary classrooms has taken its most ambitious step yet in May as Primary Engineer officially launched The Institution of Primary Engineers and The Institution of Secondary Engineers.

Motion Control Industry Awards recognises industry excellence

21 June, 2019

Held on the evening of 22 May, at the National Conference Centre near Birmingham, the 4th annual Motion Control Industry Awards Dinner once again provided a wonderful celebration of business and professional excellence.

New sales and technical appointments at HES

14 June, 2019

Hydraulic Equipment Supermarkets (HES) has appointed a number of new faces within its sales and technical teams across the country. Kerry Rodway (pictured left) has joined the Gloucester sales team, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge of filtration, bellhousings and couplings.

HSE priority for EnerMech with key executive appointment

14 June, 2019

EnerMech has appointed Emmanuelle Marshall as Group HSE director. She will be responsible for global health, safety and environment at the Aberdeen-headquartered mechanical and electrical services specialist.

OrderWise welcomes ten new faces and boosts robotics team

14 June, 2019

Saxilby-based software specialist OrderWise is hitting the ground running in 2019 after welcoming ten more new faces to its growing team.

New Ultravalve website launched

14 June, 2019

Ultravalve has launched a new customer-focused website (www.ultravalve.co.uk), offering significant improvements over its predecessor. The industrial and RPZ valve specialist has experienced significant growth in the two and a half years since it was acquired by Bonomi (UK), for whom it previously acted as a regional distributor.