Talking Industry podcast – The Benefits of Digitalisation in Manufacturing (PT1) now available

09 August, 2022

Part one of the latest Talking Industry podcast – The Benefits of Digitalisation in Manufacturing is now available.

Italia Demolizioni chooses Doosan for new machinery fleet

28 July, 2022

New Doosan equipment has been chosen for the machinery fleet at Italia Demolizioni, a start-up based in Lombard in Italy, specialising in civil and industrial demolition, excavation and reclamation. The Doosan machines were purchased for use on several new contracts, the first of which is the demolition of the former Piero Pirelli Institute located in the Business District of Bicocca in Milan, where a new Doosan DX380LC-7 crawler excavator has been working.

Finning acquires Hydraquip

19 July, 2022

Finning, authorised dealer of Cat equipment and parts in the UK and Ireland, has acquired Hydraquip, the UK-based independent provider of mobile hydraulic services. The move complements the company’s extensive product support offering across key customer industries.

Fluke develops new European HQ in Eindhoven with customer experience at its heart

12 July, 2022

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

07 July, 2022

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

05 July, 2022

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

30 June, 2022

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

28 June, 2022

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

23 June, 2022

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

21 June, 2022

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

14 June, 2022

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

09 June, 2022

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

06 June, 2022

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

26 May, 2022

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

24 May, 2022

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.