Thorite introduces practical two-day Foundation Pneumatics Training Courses

01 April, 2016

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

01 April, 2016

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

01 April, 2016

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

22 March, 2016

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.

22 March, 2016

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

11 March, 2016

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

04 March, 2016

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.

New president and anniversary milestone for the BPMA

25 February, 2016

This year, the British Pump manufacturers' Association Limited (BPMA) celebrates its 75th Anniversary. The preceding three quarters of a century has borne witness to enormous changes in both the pumps arena as well as the wider world. Back in 1941 in the UK, we were in the firm grip of World War 2 with all the inherent difficulties that it created. Although many aspects relating to pumping have changed since then, some of the fundamental engineering principles behind the technology remain the same today.

Bosch Rexroth and Azura Engineering enter into systems integrator partnership

25 February, 2016

Bosch Rexroth and Azura Engineering have entered into a full ‘System Integrator’ partnership, the first partnership of its kind for Bosch’s Mobile Electronics business.

Management buyout at Pearson Hydraulics

19 February, 2016

More than 35 jobs have been secured as the management team at Lincoln-based Pearson Hydraulics successfully purchased the company.

Employers asked to support oil & gas apprenticeships

05 February, 2016

North Sea oil & gas companies are being asked to maintain their support for technical apprenticeships available to young people in the UK oil and gas industry during the current downturn. The call comes on the relaunch of the industry’s apprenticeship programme – now known as the Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme (OGTAP).

Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics opens Widnes branch

15 January, 2016

Hydraulics and manufacturing specialist Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics recently opened a new branch in Widnes. Located on Foundry Lane, just off Ditton Road, the branch offers easy access to customers in Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington, Ellesmere Port, North Cheshire, Deeside, Wirral and of course Widnes.

Group HES takes control with HES AutomaTec

06 January, 2016

Engineering company, Group HES, has launched a new Industrial Automation and Motion Control Division, HES AutomaTec. Group HES has been awarded a substantial Government investment grant to develop HES AutomaTec, as a result of a deal with long-standing partners, Triumph Actuation & Motion Control Systems. This boost will see the Gloucester-based company grow, in terms of infrastructure, staff and revenue, as well as its relationship with one of the leading Aerospace firms being further cemented.

BVAA to exhibit at Fluid Power & Systems 2016

18 December, 2015

The British Valve and Actuator Association (BVAA) has signed-up to exhibit at Fluid Power & Systems 2016, to be held at the NEC, Birmingham from 12 to14 April 2016. Association staff will be on-hand on BVAA’s 28 sq m stand (AF640) to provide guidance, advice and updates to attendees. BVAA Director and CEO, Rob Bartlett, commented: “Fluid power remains a vitally important power and motion control solution for the valve industry and its customers. Consequently, BVAA has a number of members who are specifiers, manufacturers, suppliers or indeed users of the technology. Participating in the FPS show is therefore of clear benefit to the association and its members. “Due to our strong ties to our customer-base, BVAA is very much focused on delivering business opportunities to our members as well as the more traditional trade association roles. That coupled with our impressive service portfolio is why we've quadrupled our membership in just a decade. Rob continued: “One of our main goals at FPS will therefore be to represent our 200 members and bring their products and services to the attention of the very wide customer base that the show attracts. In addition we will be there to appraise and advise potential members of the benefits of joining a dynamic, hugely successful association such as ours, and to highlight the many opportunities we can deliver. We will also be promoting our independent training courses, Guidelines, publications and the superb technical support BVAA has to offer.” BVAA Chairman, David Millar (Heap & Partners), added: “‘A huge proportion of BVAA members are engaged in wide variety of end-user industries such as oil and gas, chemical, petro-chem, power, waste water etc. Many of these industries demand fluid power control solutions, and as the conduit between suppliers and customers, we see the show as being one of our important opportunities to bring quality suppliers and discerning customers together.” Established in 1939, BVAA represents the interests of over 200 British companies, which are responsible for over £1billion sales each year. BVAA member companies employ more than 11,000 personnel directly in manufacturing and an equal number in support industries.

Penny Hydraulics and Bott celebrate investment within the East Midlands

16 December, 2015

Bott recently held an industry event, Building British Fleets, to celebrate the opening of its extension to the Van Fleet Conversion and Enhancement Centre in Ashby. The event was supported by key industry partners; Penny Hydraulics, Ashwoods Lightfoot, Maple Fleet Services, Vauxhall, BT Fleet and the Freight Transport Association, as well as input from Bott’s workshop equipment business. Delegates enjoyed industry seminars from the FTA and Bott as well as providing networking opportunities.