Duplomatic Academy restarts with digital training

25 May, 2021

Duplomatic has resumed the activities of the corporate Academy for partners, customers, and associates through an extensive programme of digital courses, designed to offer excellent training for transferring the skills required by the evolution of hydraulics and the new frontiers of innovation.

Rockwell Automation donates arena simulation software to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts

20 May, 2021

Rockwell Automation, Inc. is donating its Arena Simulation Software to nonprofit organisations, governmental organisations, and public health partners to plan COVID-19 vaccination clinics in their communities. The software can be used to monitor patient flow, staffing, shift changes and maintenance of social distancing guidance for patients in queue.

Eriks wins major Royal Navy contract for Type 31 frigates

18 May, 2021

Eriks, the specialised industrial services company, has won a major contract from Babcock International for the supply of electrically actuated valves and ancillary equipment for the new Type 31 frigate programme. This is one of the biggest single contracts ever awarded to Eriks in the UK and is an important recognition of the company’s parts supply and specialised engineering services.

Hydro Holding acquires Hydraulic Professional Service

13 May, 2021

Hydro Holding S.p.A. (‘HH’, or the ‘Group’), the European independent manufacturer of mission-critical hydraulic components for construction & mining, agriculture, and industrial sector, has acquired Hydraulic Professional Service S.R.L. (‘HPS’).

Fortress Interlocks acquires product ranges of Fluidsentry PTY Ltd, launching as Fortress

11 May, 2021

Fortress Interlocks has acquired the product ranges of Fluidsentry PTY Ltd, launching as Fortress Fluidsentry. This range of safety monitored valves and pressure sensors provide the highest level of safety in fluid power applications, up to and including PLe, SIL 3 and Category 4 requirements.

U.S. Gauge launches new webshop

07 May, 2021

Ametek STC, the manufacturer of pressure measurement equipment under the brand U.S. Gauge, has launched its new webshop, store.ametekstc.com, for the hydraulic, pneumatic and pressure measurement industry.

MTC helps employers access up to £8200 per apprentice

05 May, 2021

The Manufacturing Technology Centre's (MTC) SME salary support scheme and doubled Government incentives announced in the Budget mean that MTC employer partners can receive up to £8200 for hiring a new engineering apprentice.

AEMT Awards set to return in November

29 April, 2021

Having been forced to withdraw from staging its annual awards dinner and presentation ceremony last year, due to the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the AEMT is eagerly anticipating its return later this year.

Neilson Hydraulics and VHS Hydraulic Components appointed UK distributor for Moveco

27 April, 2021

South Yorkshire based Neilson Hydraulics & Engineering Ltd and its sister company VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd that produce power packs, hydraulic systems and supply a vast range of hydraulic components have been the appointed the official UK distributor for Moveco, that designs and manufactures rotary actuators and oil-pressure components.

Webtec continues to support The Young Engineers of the Future

22 April, 2021

The Roy Cuthbert Scholarship has been awarded to Thomas Chaplin. The award, which was named after Webtec’s founder, a passionate engineer and entrepreneur who passed away in 2013, is part of the wider UK Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Scheme. Webtec comments that it is proud to be a supporter of this national programme, which has been providing scholarships to students since 1991.

EvoFluid Hydraulics UK moves to larger premises due to record demand

20 April, 2021

EvoFluid Hydraulics UK has moved to larger premises in Oldbury, West Midlands to meet increasing demand for the company’s manufacturing, assembly and fitting services.

PCL merges main website with online product portal

15 April, 2021

Tyre inflation and pneumatics expert PCL has integrated its e-commerce and distributor portal into the longstanding, providing visitors with a user-friendly, one-stop shop for all product and support services.

Continental Hydraulics and Hydreco Inc combine their activities in North America

12 April, 2021

Duplomatic Group has announced that Continental Hydraulics (Shakopee, Minnesota, USA) and Hydreco Inc (Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA) have combined their activities in North America, becoming a single company able to serve the industrial and mobile market with high professionalism and vision of the future. Duplomatic Group states that the move is an important step forward in its industrial plan, based on the strengthening of technical skills and customer service.

Eriks announces its flagship fulfilment centre of the future

08 April, 2021

Specialised industrial services provider, Eriks, has made a multi-million-pound investment programme in a major new UK headquarters and fulfilment centre in Oldbury in the West Midlands.

Brammer Buck & Hickman launches online tool for Ansell Safety Solutions

06 April, 2021

Brammer Buck & Hickman, the UK supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has launched a new interactive online Hand & Arm Protection Advisor for Ansell safety solutions such as HyFlex, ActivArm and also Microflex, which has been designed to help customers determine the right level of cut protection and comfort for hands.