Don't overlook apprenticeships, Make UK urges GCSE and A-Level students

10 August, 2021

As thousands of young people across the country prepare to receive their A-level and GCSE results this week, Make UK has highlighted the growing demand for apprentices from the region’s engineering and manufacturing sector.

Apprenticeship programmes more than just a short-term investment for IMH

06 August, 2021

Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH), based in Middlesbrough UK, has grown from a home-based business founded in 1983 to a leading global player in hydraulic engineering. The company’s founder, Paul Griffiths, established the IMH apprenticeship scheme in 1995 as an integral part of the company’s philosophy to train and retain home grown talent.

AEMT announces new president

03 August, 2021

At its recent AGM, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) announced the appointment of Shaun Sutton as its new honorary president.

HydraForce shortlisted for Regional Export & Apprenticeship Awards

29 July, 2021

HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd, Birmingham based hydraulic manufacturer, was shortlisted for both the Apprentice of the Year and Export Award at this year’s Made in the Midlands Awards.

Tecnologie Industriali merged by incorporation into Duplomatic

27 July, 2021

Duplomatic MS Spa has announced that the merger by incorporation of the subsidiary company Tecnologie Industriali Srl, based in Padua, Italy, into Duplomatic itself was implemented on 1 June.

ELGi partners with the Italian Red Cross to maintain COVID-19 response vehicles

22 July, 2021

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Ltd, is supporting the Italian Red Cross with an urgent compressed air requirement. ELGi Europe responded swiftly with a charitable contribution of an air compressor package for one of Italy’s Red Cross logistic hubs serving the Turin area.

Boge website for oil-free solutions

20 July, 2021

Boge, manufacturer of highperformance compressors, has launched a new website to support manufacturers looking for more economical oil-free Class 0 compressed air solutions. The website, http://oilfree.co.uk, is in response to feedback across several sectors including food and beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical that depend on 100% oil-free compressed air.

Flowtech Fluidpower plc congratulates colleagues on recent BFPA Board appointments

15 July, 2021

Following the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) AGM, held virtually on 26 May 2021, two long-standing Flowtech Fluidpower plc employees, John Farmer and Rob Woodley, have been appointed as BPFA president and BFPDA chairman respectively.

Gardner Denver scores top ratings in 2021 Oilfield Products Customer Satisfaction Survey

13 July, 2021

Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions (HPS), the solutions provider for the drilling, well servicing and frac pumps market, has achieved a top rating in total satisfaction in the 2021 Oilfield Products Customer Satisfaction Survey, conducted by EnergyPoint Research.

Webtec video explores hydraulic troubleshooting

08 July, 2021

Webtec, the global specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, has released a new training video that focuses on troubleshooting when the unexpected happens.

Schaeffler is one of the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders of the United Nations

06 July, 2021

The Schaeffler Group has been selected as one of the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders worldwide on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN). The common objective of this initiative is the achievement of the 17 goals for sustainable development set by the United Nations.

Oilgear and the Fluidpower Group form strategic distribution agreement

01 July, 2021

Oilgear, the US-based specialist pump and valve manufacturer, and the Fluidpower Group, the UK hydraulic distributor, have formed a strategic alliance aimed at generating significant growth of Oilgear products across the UK and Europe.

Turner Hydraulic Group announces fluid engineering partnership with HYDAC Technology

29 June, 2021

Newport-based Turner Hydraulic Group has forged a strategic fluid engineering partnership with Oxford-based HYDAC Technology Ltd to focus on sustainable solutions.

International Women in Engineering Day celebrates its 8th year

23 June, 2021

Today (23 June) is International Women in Engineering Day. The Women’s Engineering Society’s (WES) international awareness campaign, INWED – now in its 8th year – was established to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus more attention on the attractive and diverse career opportunities that are available to women and girls in this industry.

New training course helps operators breathe easy

22 June, 2021

To mark the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Love Your Lungs’ Week 2021 (21st – 27th June 2021), the British Compressed Air Society has announced it is launching its new breathing air regulations training course and reminding all operators of the vital importance of ensuring a clean and healthy supply of air for employees using breathing apparatus.