Losi acquires stock of Euro Industrial Equipment (UK)
Losi Ltd. has acquired the stock of Euro Industrial Equipment (UK) Ltd., the M+S Hydraulic motor and Caproni gear pump distributor in the UK. Euro Industrial has been run in the UK by Kosta Kostadinov for more than 20 years. Following his decision to retire, Euro Industrial will cease to trade.
Beaumanor two-day event success
September saw Beaumanor Fluid Power Products launch its new 1200-page catalogue, combined with an exhibition of new and existing products and services, over 50 exhibitors attended – including Beaumanor’s new supplier partners VOSS from Germany, Pneumax from Italy and JWL based in Denmark.
Chicago Pneumatic appoints new distributor to target Finnish rental market
International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has appointed CE Rental OY as its new authorised distributor in Finland. With nearly 20 years’ experience in the Finnish rental industry and a wide service network covering the whole country, the company will support Chicago Pneumatic by distributing its range of RX hydraulic breakers, RC compactors, compaction plates and hand held hydraulic tools to customers seeking short or long-term hire options.
Beko puts on its running shoes for Acorns Children’s Hospice
The aching limbs and blisters didn’t stop Martin Potter, general manager at Beko Technologies, from completing a 40km run along with 35 runners from the Redditch running club to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice. The recent run consisted of 8 park runs, each 5km starting at 7.30am at Cannon Hill in Birmingham, then onto Brueton Park at 9.00am, 10.30am Perry Hall, 12.00 Walsall Arboretum, 2.00pm Kingsbury Water, 15.30 Coventry, 5.00pm Leamington before arriving at Arrow Valley Park at 7.00pm in the evening for the last run. When they arrived at Arrow Valley Park in Redditch, the home of the running club they were met by over 200 supporters to see them on their final race of the day.
V&A Hydraulics completes ‘system flushing’ project for Victrex
Merseyside-based V&A Hydraulics has completed a vital system cleaning project to support a site modification at one of Britain’s biggest polymer manufacturers.
Holroyd presented with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Warren J Smith Esq. JP, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, recently presented Holroyd Precision Ltd with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The presentation took place at Holroyd Precision’s Rochdale HQ and was made in recognition of the company’s achievements in International Trade.
Bifold purchase strengthens the Rotork flow control Group
Global flow control company Rotork has announced the acquisition of the Bifold Group Ltd. (Bifold), a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic instrument valves and components.
Moog launches contest to find oldest operating servo valve
The Industrial Group of Moog Inc. has launched a contest to find the oldest operating Moog servo valve. The company will also be sponsoring monthly drawings to give people with newer valves a chance to participate. This contest is part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Moog’s operations in Europe.
Boge boosts specialist compressed air knowledge
Boge Compressors’s senior service technician, Gary Jowitt, has been awarded the Diploma in Compressed Air Management (DipCAM), recognising his high level of compressed air expertise and knowledge. By achieving the DipCAM qualification, Jowitt can offer an even higher level of support during training and advising customers and Boge Distributors in the specification and installation of compressed air systems and operation. Gary is the fourth member of staff currently at Boge that holds the DipCAM qualification, further enhancing the high level service and support offered by the leading compressed air systems provider. “I am extremely proud of my results in completing the DipCAM,” said Jowitt. “Since joining Boge over ten years ago, I have been able to develop my skills and gained valuable experience that enables me to support our customers and distributors in the most effective manner possible, ensuring they are supplied with the support and sound technical advice that boosts the performance and efficiency of their equipment.” “As a long standing member of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) Boge is committed to the ‘Be Compliant And Safe’ (BCAS) message, which is why we equip ourselves with the best possible knowledge and expertise,” commented Mark Whitmore, general manager at Boge Compressors. “In several separate disciplines within our business, we have four staff with DipCam and a further three staff currently studying for it. This enables us to offer customers not only the right advice and solutions for their compressed air needs but also to ensure that they consider the most up-to-date issues of compliance and safety.”Subsea UK to support SMEs with apprenticeships
Subsea UK has launched a new support service to bring fresh, young talent into the subsea sector by making it easier for businesses to recruit apprentices.
Expert mentoring helps schoolchildren develop Solutions for the Planet
Teams of schoolchildren mentored by professionals from companies including Brammer and Buck & Hickman recently had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament and present their Big Ideas for the future as part of a national competition organised by the Solutions for the Planet programme.
Elmo Rietschle invests in new rental fleet
Vacuum and pressure technology manufacturer Elmo Rietschle, part of the Gardner Denver Group, has invested in a brand new rental fleet of high-performance vacuum pumps, helping customers to maintain productivity during overhaul or remedial work on their existing pump units.
Stauff acquires Voswinkel
Stauff Group has acquired Voswinkel, the major producer of quick release couplings for hydraulic systems. Founded in Germany in 1928, Voswinkel also develops and produces a comprehensive range of hydraulic hose fittings – particularly for high-pressure applications – as well as custom-designed piping.
New Festo.direct online web shop – ex-stock range, easy credit card purchase
Festo the automation technology solutions provider, is launching the new Festo.direct online web shop. With 2300 items selected from the complete range it offers a simplified selection of essential components and assemblies. Spanning factory and process automation needs, it is quick and easy to find components. Festo.direct offers easy credit card purchasing and free delivery within the UK. Product benefits of Festo.direct The ‘easy bundles’ present the most often needed accessories such as flow controls and sensors for pneumatic actuators eliminating the need to find and match the parts you need. Mountings and additional, compatible accessories are suggested to help you get it right first time, every time. The ‘Simply Festo’ approach extends to valve terminals and electric drives where standard configurations make it easy to get all the parts needed for the most popular configurations. Service benefits of Festo.direct Festo aims to ensure all parts are ex-stock and available for next business day delivery (barring a few days due to courier restrictions over Bank Holidays). Full technical documentation and CAD drawings are easy to find and download. Festo invests more than 7% of its turnover in R&D to offer the latest products providing security and efficiency with the minimum of complexity. Through its training division, Festo Didactic, the company offers technology training courses covering popular topics e.g. pneumatics, preventative maintenance, hydraulics, safety and energy efficiency. https://festo.direct
Gardner Denver celebrates 45 years of British manufacturing success
Vacuum pump and compressor manufacturer, Gardner Denver, has celebrated 45 years of great British manufacturing at its Redditch factory, with a recently held open week for current and former employees, customers, the press and local dignitaries.
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