Energy-efficient equipment sales key to Air Kraft winning Atlas Copco award

25 April, 2017

Coventry-based Air Kraft has repeated its outstanding performance of previous years by winning the 2016 Atlas Copco Compressors Distributor of the Year award. As Air Kraft’s managing director, Craig May-Russell observes: “Our primary approach to meeting the needs of customers is to provide energy-saving installations. In some cases, we’ve been able to help companies achieve annual reductions in compressed air power consumption of as much as £60,000.”

Shortage of digital skills hampering business productivity and growth

20 April, 2017

Digital skills are increasingly important to the operation of businesses in the UK but companies are facing a shortage of skills in their workforce which is hampering productivity, according to a new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

CBI pushes for improved collaboration and digitisation in construction sector

18 April, 2017

The CBI has asked a group of future leaders in the construction industry to develop recommendations to improve collaboration and digitisation within the sector.

Maziak votes for Lakelands Day Hospice as its Charity of The Year

12 April, 2017

Maziak Compressor Services of Wellingborough has announced its first ever charity partner – Lakelands Day Care Hospice, in Corby. Following staff nominations, shortlisting and a staff vote, Lakelands Hospice was a clear winner with over 80% of the Maziak team giving it their vote.

Group HES boosts green focus

10 April, 2017

Group HES, the Gloucester-based hydraulic engineering company, reports that it is committed to all its stakeholders – and that includes the environment.

Putting the customer first for nearly a quarter of a century

06 April, 2017

It is 24 years since Pirtek Swindon became the 16th Pirtek Centre to open its doors in the UK. Today, the original licensee Andy Edwards, together with his team, continues to serve customers across Wiltshire and now also in Somerset.

Dana acquires Dana Brevini power-transmission and fluid power businesses

03 April, 2017

Dana Incorporated has completed the acquisition of the power-transmission and fluid power businesses of Dana Brevini Group, S.p.A.

NWED goes international

30 March, 2017

For its fourth year, National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) is going international. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) takes place on 23 June and the campaign for 2017 has been launched.

Plascompo appointed distributor for Weldalloy

28 March, 2017

Weldalloy Europe Sprl., formerly Helixguard Sprl., manufacturers of the Pig’s Tail & Helixguard branded hose protection products, has appointed Plascompo Ltd. of Sheffield as its sole UK distributor.

Hansa-Flex acquires Springbok Connections

22 March, 2017

Hansa-Flex, a leading European fluid technology system partner, has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Springbok Connections Ltd. based in London Heathrow. Springbok Connections specialises in hydraulic and industrial connections and repairs, with a focus on GSE (Ground Support Equipment) at UK airports.

KTR Couplings rebrands to KTR UK

17 March, 2017

Mechanical components manufacturer KTR Couplings has changed its name to KTR UK Ltd. following a rebrand by its German parent company.

NFPC Open Day enjoys biggest event yet

17 March, 2017

This year’s National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) Open Day, held at the centre’s premises in Worksop Nottinghamshire on 15 February, was its biggest event to date, attracting over 400 visitors, and comprising exhibitors from Niagara Falls in Canada to Barcelona in Spain. Visitors and exhibitors were made up of organisations active in over 20 industry sectors. There were 40 new exhibitors compared with last year; 18 of which are linked to ISE and electronics & control in particular.

Exitflex (UK) renamed Polyhose (UK)

08 March, 2017

Exitflex (UK) Ltd. has been renamed Polyhose (UK) Ltd. The Exitflex Group of companies, with distribution centres across Europe, Asia and the US, were acquired by Polyhose India (Pvt) Ltd. in 2009.

Europe to retain strong UK export focus despite Brexit vote

01 March, 2017

UK companies remain committed to strong trading relationships with European customers and suppliers despite the UK’s vote to leave the EU, according to the results of a British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) International Trade Survey.

MCS Hydraulics opens new UK distribution outlet

23 February, 2017

MCS Hydraulics Srl, the Italian manufacturer of stainless steel products, has established a new distribution outlet in the UK.