Parker Hannifin signs EFA with Shell for instrumentation products
Parker Hannifin Corporation has signed a new Enterprise Framework Agreement (EFA) with Shell for the provision of instrumentation valves, manifolds, process-to-instrument valves, fittings, tubing, protective enclosures and related products. As per the EFA spanning four years, Parker’s Instrumentation Group will supply a broad range of process instrumentation products to Shell and its affiliates worldwide.
Ehrco embarks on new era of growth

Ehrco, the UK-based independent supplier of hydraulic hose and fittings, has celebrated its 25th year in business by achieving an 18% rise in turnover.
Aircare engineering manager receives 20-year service award
Aircare Compressor Services Ltd’s engineering manager, John Robinson, has received an award from Brian Bennett, chairman & founder of the company, having completed 20 years of service with the company.
VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd. acquires Neilson Hydraulics

Sheffield-based VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd. which specialises in producing power packs and supplying a wide range of hydraulic components, has strengthened its position in the UK hydraulic market with the recent acquisition of Neilson Hydraulics – a company that is also based in the city in close proximity to the Advanced Manufacturing Park.
The industry’s main event is just around the corner

Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech are set to take place again at the NEC, Birmingham from 10 to 12 April. Fluid Power & Systems is the only event in the UK that is 100% focused on a comprehensive range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, together with products that facilitate better electro-mechanic system design and application for improved process automation, control, monitoring and analytics.
Flowtechnology UK invests in service

Flowtechnology UK (FTUK), the supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial products, has made a large investment at the company’s head office in Skelmersdale, Lancashire to ensure that it stays ahead of the customer service curve. The investment covers a number of areas of the business; including systems, stock, offices and training facilities.
EnerMech acquires majority stake in MInteg

Engineering services group EnerMech has taken a majority stake in Aberdeen-based maintenance, inspection and integrity specialist MInteg Ltd.
Hercules Hydraulics now sole UK distributor for AMCA

AMCA, the European manufacturer of hydraulic proportional control valves, has appointed Hercules Hydraulics as its sole UK distributor.
Get ready for the return of our industry’s main event in April

Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech are set to take place again at the NEC, Birmingham from 10 to 12 April this year. These shows are co-located with Drives and Controls and Plant & Asset Management, together with a brand-new show for 2018 – Smart Industry Expo. These exhibitions will also be staged alongside MACH, bringing over 40,000 visitors to the NEC over a single week.
RS Components supports innovative start-up to help bring bionic limb technology to babies and toddlers
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is supporting an innovative business start-up with a mission to help bring functional limbs with hydraulic technology to children around the world who need them, after the inventor began developing one for his own amputee baby son.
Break-through robotics and AI projects funded through Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund
Funding of £68 million will be awarded from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) to the latest ground-breaking research and innovation projects in robotics and artificial intelligence systems.
Camozzi forms new C_Applications division

Camozzi is putting more than half a century of expertise behind the creation of its new C_Applications division.
New Tom Parker Ltd. 2018-2019 catalogue available now
Fluid power specialist, Tom Parker Ltd., has launched its new biennial 2018-2019 product catalogue. Comprising 1160 pages of carefully selected goods, this edition features new brands and product lines.
MCS Hydraulics UK and PTS sign Scotland distribution agreement
MCS Hydraulics UK Ltd., the designer and manufacturer of stainless steel couplings for flexible hoses based in Dudley in the West Midlands, has signed a distribution agreement with PTS (Pressure Test Solutions Ltd.), based in Aberdeen. The new agreement gives PTS exclusive distribution rights throughout Scotland for MCS’s complete range of 316 stainless steel fittings, adaptors, Din 2353 compression fittings, mild steel fittings, mild steel adaptors, also hydraulic, PTFE & thermoplastic hose. As part of the agreement, PTS holds an extensive stock of MCS products ready for despatch. MCS is the sole UK distributor for FB Hydraulics, which manufactures the mild steel fittings. PTS will also be purchasing these items.
Get ready for the return of our industry’s main event next April
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech are set to take place again at the NEC, Birmingham from 10 to 12 April next year. These shows are co-located with Drives and Controls and Plant & Asset Management, together with a brand-new show for 2018 – Smart Industry Expo. These exhibitions will also be staged alongside MACH, bringing over 40,000 visitors to the NEC over a single week.[subhead] Fluid Power & Systems 2018 – exhibitor taster
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