NFPC 2016 Industry Open Day attracts record number of exhibitors and attendees
The National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC UK) held its annual ‘Flagship’ Industry Open Day event recently. A 9m x 60m marquee ‘housed’ all 50 exhibitors from national and international companies and trade associations with a further small group of exhibitors in the main NFPC Reception foyer area.
Engineering possibly at risk if more students don’t study maths and physics
A significant knowledge gap on the vital significance of Maths and Physics skills risks damaging the UK’s future, according to a new report published today by AT Kearney in partnership with the Your Life campaign.
Boge publishes guide on specifying compressed air for healthcare
A new guide from Boge Compressors explains the key considerations for the specifying of medical gasses for use in hospital applications.
Hannover Messe 2016 focuses on the age of Integrated Industry
From 25 to the 29 April, 5000 companies will demonstrate their innovations and solutions to 200,000 visitors from 100 countries at Hannover Messe 2016, the trade fair for industrial technology. The event will comprise five trade fairs focusing on: Industrial Automation, Digital Factory, Energy, Industrial Supply and Research & Technology.
Tom Parker Ltd. to display many core brands alongside live demonstrations at Fluid Power & Systems 2016
In line with the launch of its biennial 2016-2017 product catalogue, Tom Parker Ltd. will be exhibiting as a primary sponsor of the Fluid Power & Systems (FPS) Exhibition, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, from 12 to 14 April 2016 on stand AF330.
Preferred system integrator’ accolade for Deprag
Deprag has been recognised as the ‘preferred system integrator’ of Stäubli Tec-Systems Robotics. This distinction demonstrates Stäubli’s appreciation of the loyal and reliable partnership between the companies. Over the many years of positive collaboration Deprag has integrated a significant number of Stäubli robots in various applications.
Schaeffler receives Danfoss Quality Supplier Award
Danfoss A/S, manufacturer of units for hydraulics, drives, refrigeration and heating technology, has presented its 2015 Quality Supplier Award to Schaeffler. In 2015, Schaeffler supplied 3.3 million parts from more than 20 plants across the globe to Danfoss locations around the world – and only two parts were rejected.
Allswage UK awarded for exceptional sales
Allswage UK, the English, Welsh and Irish distributor for Resato High Pressure Technology, has been commended by the Resato factory for its performance in 2015.
Thorite introduces practical two-day Foundation Pneumatics Training Courses
Thorite, the UK independent distributor of pneumatic products and process systems, has developed practical two-day Foundation Pneumatics Training Courses using fully portable equipment and training aids. The first company to benefit from these courses was CarnaudMetalBox (CMB Engineering), a manufacturer of can making machinery based in Shipley, West Yorkshire.
Pirtek achieves Defence Standard
Fluid transfer solutions provider Pirtek reports that it has become the first hydraulics company to receive approval under the Defence Standard 47/32 issue 02, allowing a specific range of the company’s hoses and assemblies to be used on board HM ships and submarines.
Abdex Water Jetting and Fluid Transfer Technology Information Day
Abdex Fluid Transfer Technology is holding a Water Jetting and Fluid Control Technology Information Day on 19 April. The all-day event – to be held at the company’s premises at Commerce Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire – will feature an exhibition area and seminar programme, providing attendees with the opportunity to see live product demonstrations and discuss their individual requirements with some of Abdex’s key manufacturing partners, and to speak with leading trade associations to gain useful information about the latest trends and opportunities in the fluid power industry.
Allswage UK and Techmaflex celebrate 20 years together
Albion Hose was established in 1983 by Dave West to supply hydraulic hose, fittings and swaging machines, and quickly established itself as a main player in the industry. The demand for machinery took off and in 1995, after selling various manufacturers’ hose swaging equipment; Albion Hose wanted a sole distributorship.
I.M.M. Hydraulics (UK) Ltd. acquires Endeavour International Ltd.
I.M.M. Hydraulics (UK) Ltd., a member of the Interpump Group, has acquired100 per cent of Endeavour International Ltd. (brand Hydralok).
The BFPA’s Yvonne Pearman wins BSI special commendation award
Yvonne Pearman, BFPA’s Standards project manager, was presented with a BSI special commendation award by Steve Brunige, head of industry and government engagement at BSI on 10 December 2015 at the BFPA’s Chipping Norton offices.
Atlas Copco to buy Fiac
Atlas Copco, provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has agreed to acquire Fiac, an Italian manufacturer of piston compressors and related equipment with a global sales network.
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