Manufacturers welcome Prime Minister’s guidance for manufacturers to return to work
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Manufacturers have welcomed the Government’s recent announcement to encourage those manufacturers who have not continued to operate to return to business. The advice comes after confirmation that the UK was now through the peak of this pandemic.
The changing landscape for women in engineering
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The growth of the engineering industry has seen the UK workplace become more diverse – it is clear to see that attitudes are changing in the industry as more and more women opt for a career in the engineering sector.
BPMA members support COVID-19 fightback
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During these extraordinary times and amidst the worry and difficulties faced by families and businesses across the world, we are witnessing some remarkable enterprise, generosity and selfless commitment.
Ambitious growth plans
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MP Filtri UK says its new appointments will aid its ambitious growth plans The company has appointed Geoff Carson as its new product applications manager. Taking on a new role for the company, Carson will work on developing new products, opening up previously untapped markets, and promoting MP Filtri’s range of Tailored Engineering Design solutions.
Academy sets engineering challenges children can do at home
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched a new Engineers in the Making competition for school children aged 7 to 14, across the UK. The Academy is looking for budding engineers to take on challenges and show off their creativity, imagination and problem-solving skills.
BFPA Training has gone online
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Due to the current restrictions on working conditions the BFPA has taken a look at its existing training courses and designed and launched two short online courses that can be delivered to everyone with access to a media device, be it a laptop, iphone / android mobile telephone etc.
Bürkert delivers savings and efficiency for new life science
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Creating a new hygienic production facility that includes ATEX zone 1 areas is a complex task, especially when the facility will need over 1400 control valves. Hygienic process systems specialist Briggs of Burton PLC called in Bürkert to help deliver a large-scale manufacturing facility for a Life Sciences company Purolite.
New apprenticeship standard
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The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is now in the final stages of developing its apprenticeship standard for a Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT). Following industry-wide consultation and approval from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), the end-point assessment plan is now being drafted.
Lockdown game changer for engineering
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Engineers at Enginuity, (formerly Semta) supported by The Princes Trust, are harnessing the power of gaming to identify talent via a non-academic route that can power the nation’s economic recovery when the lockdown is lifted.
Don't put next generation of talent on lockdown
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Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, is urging engineering and manufacturing employers not to delay their apprentice recruitment plans, as it has over 2,000 young people in its talent pool looking for apprenticeship opportunities.
BPMA announces online Pump Engineering Forum
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The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA)has announced the launch of a brand-new standalone Pump Engineering Forum. Aimed at plant, process and maintenance engineers, consultants and buyers within end-user industries, along with pump manufacturers and distributors around the world, this dedicated online forum will build into a comprehensive repository of pump selection, installation, and application information.
Rubix UK acquires Hydra Engineering Services
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Rubix UK has completed the acquisition of specialist hydraulics services supplier, Hydra Engineering Services (Hydraflow Hydraulics), in line with the Group’s network development strategy
JIB recommends BPMA training for pump installation and maintenance fitters
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The British Pump Manufacturer’s Association (BPMA) has had two of its E-Learning Training Courses endorsed by the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services in England and Wales. JIB-PMES is an independent and neutral ‘not for profit’ organisation, which partners the CSCS Registration Scheme, a regulator and a service provider for employers and employees within the building industry. Participation in the activities and benefit schemes of the JIB for Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services is open to:
Hydraproducts acquires Fluidlink Hydraulics
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Hydraproducts has acquired the business and assets of Fluidlink Hydraulics Ltd, Devizes.
Brammer Buck & Hickman launches new bearings focused microsite fully powered by Rubix.
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Brammer Buck & Hickman, the UK distributor of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, and part of the Rubix Group, has launched a new bearings specialist microsite: bearings.rubix.com
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