Our industry’s biggest event is just around the corner
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech are set to take place again at the NEC, Birmingham from 5 to 7 April. Fluid Power & Systems is the only event in the UK that is 100% focused on a comprehensive range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, together with products that facilitate better electromechanic system design and application for improved process automation, control, monitoring and analytics.
BPMA associate membership expands
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pump related equipment, has announced it has further expanded its numbers with the addition of four new associate members, bringing the total roll call of ‘associates’ to fifteen.
The Big Bang Competition opens for entries
The UK’s top annual science and engineering competition is now open for entries. Inquisitive young people with an idea to invent something to transform people’s lives or use scientific research to find solutions could win the prestigious title of UK Young Scientist or UK Young Engineer of the Year.
2021 AEMT Awards winners announced
The Winners of the 2021 AEMT Awards were announced during a Gala Presentation Ceremony in Coventry on Thursday 18th November. Attended by some two hundred people from across the electrical and mechanical trades arena, the evening once again proved to be a wonderful evening of reward and celebration. Having been postponed from its original 2020 dateline due the pandemic, there was a great deal of anticipation ahead of the event with all attendees eager to reunite and re-engage with their colleague and peers.
Made Smarter reaches major milestone backing 200th business
Made Smarter’s trailblazing technology adoption programme in the North West has marked its third anniversary by helping its 200th business drive growth and decarbonise through digitalisation.
SICK “MAX-es” out its In-Cylinder Magnetostrictive Linear Encoders
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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