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.

‘Get-To-Know-Each-Other’ webinar – a great success

17 June, 2021

The recent ‘Get-To-Know-Each-Other’ webinar, jointly staged by Europump, CEIR and PNEUROP as part of their respective online annual meetings, has been heralded a huge success.

Mutual Co-operation Agreement

15 June, 2021

In keeping with the ongoing commitment to serve the best interests of their respective members, as well as the wider industry sectors in which they operate, the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA) and the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) are pleased to announce the recent signing of a Mutual Co-operation Agreement.

Pump ‘E-Learning’ enjoys year-on-year growth

08 June, 2021

Since its creation, some seven years ago, the ‘Introduction to Pumping Technology’ E-Learning Training Course, delivered by the British Pump Manufacturers Association’s (BPMA) has always enjoyed good levels of enrolment, averaging between 45 and 55 students annually.

Schaeffler becomes an anchor partner for Startup Autobahn

02 June, 2021

Schaeffler has become a new ‘anchor partner’ to the Stuttgartbased Startup Autobahn innovation platform. This platform brings established companies and start-ups together with the objective of developing new technologies and bringing them to market readiness more rapidly. As an anchor partner, Schaeffler is establishing a network together with various startups that spans the company’s innovation clusters: ‘Hydrogen and Energy Transition’, ‘Electric and Automated Mobility’, ‘Robotics and IoT’, ‘Bearing Technologies’, ‘Material and Surface Science, and ‘Artificial Intelligence’.

Webtec achieves Silver Investors in People Award

27 May, 2021

Webtec, the Cambridgeshire-based specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, has achieved the Investors In People Silver award standard. The company has been working hard to achieve the high standards set for this prestigious global award since it gained IIP accreditation in 2017.

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.