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.

‘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.