Hydroscand UK acquires assets of JC Mobile Hydraulics, Southampton

25 February, 2021

Hydroscand UK, provider of solutions and services for hose and fittings, has acquired the assets of Southampton-based JC Mobile Hydraulics. JC Mobile Hydraulics offers 24/7 mobile hydraulic hose repair, service and installation. This acquisition will increase Hydroscand’s capability and capacity in the Southampton area.

New Duplomatic website is now live

23 February, 2021

Duplomatic MS has launched its new website. A meeting point between the corporate dimension of the company and the community of professionals and media, the new site offers all the news, data and information about products and applications covered by the Duplomatic Group.

Multi-million-pound design and manufacturing facility now completed for Slack & Parr

16 February, 2021

East Midlands-based Slack & Parr – the designer and manufacturer of high-quality precision engineering equipment – has now virtually completed its new state-of-the-art facility. Having been operating on the same site for over 100 years, the new facility sees an opportunity for the company not only to improve the efficiencies of its production, but also become more environmentally conscious and enhance the welfare of employees. Slack & Parr is an example of quality British design, with its R&D and manufacturing centre at the company’s headquarters in Kegworth, and four other facilities around the world.

Boardroom Report - Challenges and opportunities

11 February, 2021

Hydraulics & Pneumatics spoke with leading solutions providers and industry associations about the current state of play within the fluid power and related technology space.

Flowtech – New year, new vision and new name

09 February, 2021

Flowtechnology UK, the distributor of fluid power products, has announced a major rebrand to reflect the company’s evolution and commitment to delivering the best service in the industry. With immediate effect, the company has changed its name to Flowtech.

Air quality standard training from BCAS

04 February, 2021

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has launched its new, blended learning workshop for ISO 8573.

2021 Top 50 Women in Engineering – Engineering Heroes Nominations are open

02 February, 2021

The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has launched the 2021 Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards. Once again, the competition will follow a public nominations process from which the top 50 will be selected.

Pump Industry Awards Ceremony postponed

28 January, 2021

Following the UK Government’s recently announced extensions to its COVID-19 induced restrictions, the BPMA and its event organiser, Touchwave Media, have agreed to further postpone its 2020/21 Pump Industry Awards Ceremony, hitherto scheduled for the evening of Thursday 25th March 2021.

Technology adoption by manufacturers driving demand for digital skills

26 January, 2021

SME manufacturers joining the Industry 4.0 revolution are driving up the demand for data science and software engineering skills, according to Made Smarter, the movement helping businesses grow through technology adoption.

Zero tolerance towards hose re-ending

19 January, 2021

Nigel Thomason, chairman of the British Fluid Power Distributors Association (BFPDA), condemns hose re-ending in the construction sector as the Association launches its ‘Choose Q for Quality’ campaign highlighting BFPA-approved quality members.

Hydra-Slide rebrands and launches new website

14 January, 2021

Hydraulic skidding equipment manufacturer Hydra-Slide Ltd. has unveiled a new brand image and website. The concept was developed in collaboration with Chicago-based branding and design firm, Thrive Creative.

Hydreco Hydraulics Ltd bolsters its presence within the UK market

12 January, 2021

Hydreco Hydraulics Ltd in Poole, Dorset, a wholly owned UK subsidiary of Duplomatic Motion Solutions based in Italy, has put in place a robust company growth strategy focused on gaining an even larger market share within a number of target sectors within the UK and Ireland.

Marine-i calls on businesses to seize the opportunity in floating offshore wind

08 January, 2021

Marine-i would like to engage with businesses without marine experience and for them to consider the fast growing opportunity in marine technology.

Lanxess rebrands Anderol

06 January, 2021

Anderol, the synthetic specialty lubricants product line from the Lubricant Additives Business Unit (LAB) is rebranding in line with Lanxess’ corporate design. Anderol BV, the European producer of Anderol products, is a wholly owned subsidiary of specialty chemicals company Lanxess, a globally independent solutions provider for the lubricants market across the full value chain.

Stress Engineering Services wins top commendation for technical package

04 January, 2021

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES), the consulting engineering services and solutions, in collaboration with engineering software company, nTopology and the open additive manufacturing firm Origin, has been awarded first prize by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for its work in designing, analysing, testing and manufacturing a multi-material hydraulic tube clamp for an F-16 aircraft.