SICK “MAX-es” out its In-Cylinder Magnetostrictive Linear Encoders

25 November, 2021

SICK has announced it has expanded its MAX family of linear encoders to extend the space-saving, operating cost and maintenance benefits offered by its innovative magnetostrictive measurement technology to smaller hydraulic cylinders and more harsh operating environments.

HydraForce Ltd shortlisted for Greater Birmingham Apprenticeship Awards 2021

23 November, 2021

HydraForce Ltd has been shortlisted for both Large Employer of the Year and Apprentice of the Year in the Greater Birmingham Apprenticeship Awards 2021. HydraForce’s Engineering apprentice, Ahmad Ford (pictured), has been nominated for the Apprentice of the Year award in Engineering & Manufacturing.

Bürkert and Flocon announce new distribution agreement

18 November, 2021

Bürkert, the manufacturer of control and measuring systems for fluids and gases, has entered into a new partnership with Flocon, a distributor of high-quality industrial valves, pipes and fittings located in South Wales. The collaboration will provide Flocon customers in South and West Wales with seamless access to Bürkert products and technical support.

Pump sector finally enjoys its awards

16 November, 2021

After a 19-month pandemic induced postponement, the 2020/21 Pump Industry Awards ceremony was finally staged at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwickshire on Thursday 23 September.

VHS Hydraulic Components becomes new Bosch Rexroth Certified Excellence Partner

11 November, 2021

VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd, producer power packs, hydraulic cylinders and supplier of a wide range of hydraulic components, has become a new Bosch Rexroth Certified Excellence Partner.

Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions becomes GD Energy Products

09 November, 2021

Larry Kerr

Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has been renamed GD Energy Products to better reflect its commitment to the upstream oil and gas market.

Howden enters into agreement to buy CPI

04 November, 2021

Howden, the global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products, technologies and services, has entered into an agreement with EnPro Industries to buy Compressor Products International (‘CPI’), provider of aftermarket components and services to the global reciprocating compressor market. This will be Howden’s sixth acquisition this year and is expected to close following customary regulatory clearances and approvals.

Queen’s University Belfast celebrates innovation in manufacturing

02 November, 2021

Queen’s University Belfast has celebrated the relaunch of the Northern Ireland Advanced Composites and Engineering Centre (NIACE), which is integral to the 10x Economy Plan for Northern Ireland.

Wind of change for the Humber region

26 October, 2021

The UK continues to significantly boost its world-leading offshore wind manufacturing industry, with over 1340 jobs created and protected across the Humber region due to £266 million of UK government and private sector investment.

Flowtech and Festo Official Partner Agreement

21 October, 2021

Flowtech, the UK distributor of fluid power products, and Festo, the supplier of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components and controls, have entered into an Official Partner Agreement that combines Flowtech’s distribution and logistics capabilities with Festo’s wideranging product offering.

Duplomatic makes Expo 2020 Dubai fly

19 October, 2021

Duplomatic MS Spa has contributed a futuristic engineering project to Expo 2020 Dubai, the Universal Exposition to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, the first to take place in Arabia.

Ward chooses Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics for £2 million investment in green upgrade

14 October, 2021

Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested over £2 million in upgrading its materials handling vehicles to improve energy efficiency and safety across its 120- strong fleet.

Fluke renews ‘Buy a Fluke, get a free Fluke’ offer this Autumn

12 October, 2021

Fluke has launched the Autumn seasonal promotion encouraging customers to claim a free product when they purchase a Fluke tool between 1 September and 15 December 2021.

Brammer Buck & Hickman opens new East Midlands hub

06 October, 2021

Brammer Buck & Hickman, a Rubix company and the UK supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has opened a new East Midlands Hub, formed from the merger of its Nottingham and Leicester branches in to a larger, single, more accessible location.

Rockwell Automation completes acquisition of Plex Systems

04 October, 2021

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Plex Systems, the cloud-native smart manufacturing platform. Plex offers what is claimed to be the only single-instance, multitenant Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) manufacturing platform operating at scale, including advanced manufacturing execution systems, quality, and supply chain management capabilities.