Dawson Shanahan opens engineering apprentice training school

22 December, 2016

Precision engineering company, Dawson Shanahan, has opened a dedicated apprentice training school at its Welshpool-based engineering facility.

Professor of vacuum science conferred as an emeritus professor of the University of Huddersfield

15 December, 2016

Professor John Colligon has been conferred an emeritus professor on his retirement from the University. Professor Colligon received a First Class Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of Liverpool in 1958 and went on to complete a Degree of Doctor in Philosophy within the Faculty of Engineering at the same university in 1962.

IMI Precision Engineering launches ‘Man’s Most Marvellous Machine’s campaign

15 December, 2016

IMI Precision Engineering is championing the inventiveness, imagination and innovation of the engineering world with the launch of a new campaign. The Man’s Most Marvellous Machine’s campaign sets out to celebrate everything that is amazing about machinery and automation.

Distag QCS opens new tube manipulation facility

09 December, 2016

Distag QCS (UK) Ltd. has opened its new branch at J14 Business Park, Dungannon, Northern Ireland. Based in the heart of the Crushing & Screening manufacturing sites, the new trade counter can cater for customers’ urgent needs, backed up by Distag QCS’s high-volume assembly base in Lisburn.

Micro-Mesh plans to beat Brexit with £500,000 expansion

09 December, 2016

Nottingham-based manufacturer Micro-Mesh Filtration has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan that it says will keep it competitive in these uncertain times.

Superhero powers can be real, say engineers

01 December, 2016

As part of the recently held Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) assembled a team of engineers to investigate the superpowers of the world’s favourite superheroes; including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, and how advances in engineering and technology could make them a reality in the future.

Phoenix Hydraulics launches new mobile-friendly website

24 November, 2016

Phoenix Hydraulics has launched its brand new website (phoenixhydraulics.co.uk). Phoenix Hydraulics comments that its goal is to provide visitors with an easier way to learn about the company and the customised solutions it offers clients.

Boge appoints Aroplus (UK) as distributor for Birmingham area

24 November, 2016

Boge Compressors, the supplier of industrial compressed air systems, has appointed Aroplus (UK) Ltd. as its official distributor for its entire product range throughout the Birmingham area, incorporating all addresses with a ‘B’ postcode.

Rockwell Automation acquires Maverick Technologies

18 November, 2016

Rockwell Automation has acquired systems integrator Maverick Technologies to expand domain knowledge and help deliver innovative control and information solutions to customers in industries such as chemical, food & beverage, and oil and gas.

Atlas Copco distributor Pennine Pneumatic Services celebrates 25th Anniversary

16 November, 2016

A quarter of a century of trading and a successful partnership as an Atlas Copco distributor are being celebrated this year by Halifax-based Pennine Pneumatic Services (PPS).

Group HES moves to larger site

28 October, 2016

Group HES has moved to larger premises to provide customers with same-day access to a bigger range of products, better service offerings and an all-round improved customer experience.

ACB expands its operations with Gardner Denver

28 October, 2016

Gardner Denver distributor, Air Compressors and Blowers North (ACB) has expanded its operations with the opening of a new service and repair centre for its Elmo Rietschle vacuum pump and blower customers.

BPMA celebrates 75 years in style

27 October, 2016

To help celebrate three quarters of a century serving the British pump industry, the BPMA recently staged a special Anniversary Dinner and Dance.

Tom Parker Ltd. launches new website

27 October, 2016

Pneumatic and hydraulic distributor, Tom Parker Ltd., has launched its new website. The site is designed to provide customers with a simple, reliable and user-friendly experience, tailored to suit their buying needs.

British Safety Council explores the nature of health & safety leadership at International Forum on Work Safety

26 October, 2016

The 8th International Forum on Work and Safety, which took place in Beijing, China, from 27 to 29 September, brought together health & safety professionals, business leaders and government officials to share their achievements, as well as the latest trends and developments in health & safety worldwide.