A varied cross-section of Hydroscand personnel benefit from BFPA training

16 February, 2022

Last November, Hydroscand’s teams attended two separate two-day BFPA Hose Assembly Skills Training Courses at Hydroscand’s head office in Nottingham. A varied cross section of team members from Hydroscand took the course, from sales managers to mobile hose technicians and branch technicians.

The wait is over for our industry’s main event

16 February, 2022

The staging of Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech is now nearly upon us, with the eagerly awaited event taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 5 to 7 April. Since its first outing in 2014, Fluid Power & Systems has established itself as the only event in the UK that is focused comprehensively on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, along with products that facilitate better electromechanic system design and application for improved process automation, control, monitoring and analytics.

MP Filtri UK builds new state-of-the-art production facility

14 February, 2022

MP Filtri’s purpose-built UK Design, Production and Warehousing Facility is now under construction at Vale Park, Evesham, Worcestershire. Based near the heart of Britain’s transport and logistics networks, the 43,800 sq ft centre will play a key role in supporting the company’s ambitious expansion plans – featuring a spacious, purpose-built production centre; smarter, faster logistics; and modern facilities for its team of more than 50 people.

The new Flowtech is set to transform the way its customers buy

10 February, 2022

On 4 January, four well-established fluid power companies – Flowtech (formerly Flowtechnology UK), Indequip, Beaumanor and Hydravalve merged to become one business – Flowtech.

New report reveals the major potential of Maintenance 4.0

08 February, 2022

Ultimo has published its 2021 Enterprise Asset Management Trend Report after conducting a major international survey. The report is based on the results of the largest survey of asset management professionals it has undertaken and includes data from the UK, Germany, Holland and Belgium. It is available to download from www.ultimo.com/eamtrend-report

LAMMA prepares to celebrate 40th year

01 February, 2022

The LAMMA Show returns to the halls of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 4-5 May 2022 to celebrate its 40th year as the UK’s leading agricultural machinery, equipment and technology show.

BPMA’s initiative in e-learning

27 January, 2022

Some years ago, the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association – the organisation which represents the interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps - launched an initiative in e-learning for the pump industry. It was reportedly the first suite of truly independent pumping technology training.

Official media partner of the National Manufacturing Summit

20 January, 2022

DFA Manufacturing Media, publisher of Smart Futures, Drives & Controls, Plant & Works Engineering, and Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazines, has been appointed as an official media partner of the National Manufacturing Summit.

Manufacturers see positive outlook for 2022

18 January, 2022

Britain’s manufacturers are more positive about the growth outlook as they enter 2022, with greater confidence in the prospects for their own companies than either the global or UK economies, according to a major survey published recently by Make UK and PwC.

A breath of fresh air as Southern Manufacturing returns for 2022

13 January, 2022

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics makes its eagerly awaited return to Farnborough from February 8th to 10th 2022. The show’s organisers report a strong uptake in stand reservations from firms eager to return to face-to-face business. Many of the show’s familiar names have already signed-up for 2022, bringing with them a wide selection of products and solutions, ranging from high-tech machine tools and automation to mechanical and electronics components, electronics production, business and subcontract services. As usual, firms from all over the UK will be participating as well as a sizeable number of offshore enterprises from around Europe, Asia and the Far East.

ASCO appoints new group head of HSSEQ and promotes new sustainability lead

11 January, 2022

L-R Thuy-Tien Le Guen Dang, Group Sustainability and Marketing Manager and Peter Guild, Group Head of HSSEQ

Global integrated logistics and materials management company, ASCO, has appointed Peter Guild, as new Group Head of HSSEQ and promoted Thuy-Tien Le Guen Dang to support the company sustainability strategy.

IChemE at 100: celebrating a century of achievements, a future of success

06 January, 2022

2022 marks the centenary of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) with this monumental milestone providing a timely opportunity to celebrate the profession, the achievements of chemical engineers over the last 100 years, and a future of success.

White paper outlines why food and beverage manufacturers should opt for oil-free compressors

04 January, 2022

CompAir has published a new white paper for the food and beverage industry, discussing how the right compressed air system can make an important contribution to an organisation’s overall sustainability ambitions, as well as help protect the environment.

Merry Christmas

21 December, 2021

Everyone at Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine would like to wish all our readers a happy, safe and healthy festive period. 2021 has certainly had its challenges for all of us, but we sincerely trust that 2022 will bring fresh opportunities and engender a brighter outlook all round. Happy Holidays!

Virtual application centre for online audience

20 December, 2021

Bürkert UK has released an immersive and interactive online environment that simulates a physical application centre and is accessible from all devices – desktop and mobile. The virtual platform offers a valuable experience for everyone in the manufacturing and processing industries interested in the latest fluid control technologies.