Talking Industry Live partners with MTC to host unique learning experience

05 January, 2023

Talking Industry, the highly regarded series of online panel discussions and podcasts, is set to bring exhibitors and visitors together in a unique environment with Talking Industry Live in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).

Five ways technology is improving health and safety for construction workers

03 January, 2023

For construction workers, there are many dangerous risks to face. Indeed, the cost of injuries within the industry across the UK has reached more than a staggering £16.2 billion a year, truly emphasising the impact that working on a building site can have. However, despite the overwhelming findings, there are more ways to offer protection thanks to advanced technology. So, how exactly does this work? Here, with some help from van leasing company, Van Ninja, we delve into five ways technology is helping to improve the health and safety of the construction sector.

Ingersoll Rand opens new central compressor stores to ease supply chain issues

19 December, 2022

Ingersoll Rand has opened a new, 13,500ft2 central warehouse in Manchester, making it the only provider in the UK to hold stocks of complete compressed air systems, including compressors, downstream and ancillary equipment.

New Engineering Academy aimed at developing industrywide skills is rolled out

15 December, 2022

Engineers are developing their capabilities across all industries through a new skills academy launched by a young entrepreneur.

ERIKS completes £21 million infrastructure investment

12 December, 2022

Specialised industrial products supplier ERIKS has completed a £21 million infrastructure investment, headlined by a state-ofthe-art fulfilment centre to substantially improve its product range along with the speed and accuracy of supply.

Engineering firm partners with power tools giant to help reduce carbon emission usage

07 December, 2022

range of battery-powered Milkwaukee Tools products available from Forth Trade Counter and, inset, Forth Managing Director Mark Telford.

As part of its journey to become carbon neutral, engineering company Forth has teamed up with Milwaukee Tools to sell a range of battery-powered products from its trade counter at the company’s main headquarters in Flimby, Cumbria.

Thorite wins Family Business of the Year Award, capping a year of achievements

05 December, 2022

Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite has been named Family Business of the Year in the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards. The accolade comes as the fifth generation Bradford-based company celebrates 172 years of unbroken operations and the centenary of its incorporation.

Kostad Kostadinov obituary

30 November, 2022

We regret to report the death of Kostad Kostadinov, founder of Euro Industrial Equipment (UK) Ltd. As the distributor for M+S Hydraulic motors and Caproni gear pumps, Kosta was well-known throughout the hydraulic orbital motor industry in the UK.

Brennan Industries unveils new UK facility

30 November, 2022

Brennan Industries has opened a brand new, purpose-built facility in Walsall, located at 50 Wharf Approach in the heart of the West Midlands.

R&G Fluid Power Group acquires Fluid Power Services and Hedley Hydraulics

28 November, 2022

R&G Fluid Power Group Ltd has acquired Fluid Power Services Ltd and Hedley Hydraulics Ltd, further cementing R&G’s position in the UK fluid power industry and strengthening its hydraulics division Established in 1988, Fluid Power Services Ltd is located on the docks in Liverpool with a branch also in Warrington. Both branches benefit from active trade counters, stock holdings and access to a wide range of hydraulic and pneumatic products.

Fluke showcases new tools for energy efficiency and safety at Light + Building

23 November, 2022

At this year’s Light + Building exhibition, held at Messe Frankfurt, Fluke revealed a selection of new-to-market and rugged, handheld tools and approaches for energy efficiency, enhancing the adoption of cleantech technology and improving safety. At the event, Fluke showcased its comprehensive range of solutions across thermal and acoustic imaging, power quality and condition monitoring, and wiring system performance that enable civil engineers, installation professionals, electricians and facility managers to safely detect and isolate faults.

Festo aims for CO2 neutrality by 2023

21 November, 2022

Festo plans substantially to reduce its own carbon footprint over the next two years. Dr. Oliver Jung, Festo’s CEO (pictured), said at the company’s International Press Conference in Esslingen: “All of our production and logistics sites worldwide, including the German sales locations and the corporate headquarters in Esslingen, will be CO2-neutral from the beginning of 2023.”

Rcapital acquires engineering business, Trac Precision Machining

16 November, 2022

Private investor Rcapital is to acquire Trac Precision Machining, a specialist engineering business serving the aerospace, energy and defence sectors, from Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC, part of Sequa Corporation. Legal completion is subject to approval under the National Securities & Investments Act.

Bobcat Sverige forms new collaboration in Northern Sweden

14 November, 2022

Bobcat Sverige AB, the Authorised Dealer for Bobcat for Sweden, has entered into a new collaboration with Nordkust Maskin AB for sales and service of the entire Bobcat range in the area from Umeå to Kiruna in the North of Sweden.

ABB Robotics welcomes Expert Technologies Group to UK Value Provider network

09 November, 2022

ABB has welcomed Expert Technologies Group (ETG) as the latest member of its UK network of Value Providers.