Hansen celebrates 100 years of manufacturing

28 August, 2015

This year sees the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Hansen Manufacturing Company, maker of the original Hansen quick-release coupling.

Linde Hydraulics increases footprint in North America

28 August, 2015

Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG (LHY) has announced the next step of its growth and globalisation strategy by increasing its footprint in North America. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary Linde Hydraulics Corporation USA (LHC) will start serving the North American market directly.

Mattei presents products and prototypes at The Energy Event

28 August, 2015

Rotary vane compressor manufacturer, Mattei, will be displaying a selection of energy efficient compressed air solutions, including new products and some prototypes being launched in the near future, on Stand D01 at The Energy Event 2015.

Stauff UK and Spir Star sign exclusive deal

21 August, 2015

Stauff UK Ltd. and Spir Star have agreed an exclusive sales and distribution contract, for the rights to supply the Spir Star and Sami Instrument products into the UK and Ireland.

Flowtechnology UK launches new mobile app

21 August, 2015

As an integral part of Flowtechnology UK’s (FTUK) on-going added value service offering, a new mobile app had been launched in partnership with SwiftCloud, enabling fast and efficient ordering.

Rotec acquires Ram Reman

21 August, 2015

Rotec Holdings has acquired Ram Reman Ltd., the cylinder manufacturer and repairer of West Moors, Dorset.

Manufacturing growth remains steady

21 August, 2015

Manufacturing growth continued in the three months to July, but exports are set to weaken, according to the latest CBI Quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.

Teseo tube and fittings now available from TraceParts

29 July, 2015

All Teseo’s tube and fittings are now available to download free in CAD at TraceParts – www.traceparts.com. In order to access this extensive range of Teseo equipment, visitors can go to the box ‘3D CAD Models’ on the main page, enter ‘Teseo Srl’ to the box ‘search for traceparts CAD Library’ and select ‘Go’.

Hopespare acquires South Eastern Hydraulics

22 July, 2015

Hopespare Ltd., a company whose head office is based in Hemel Hempstead, has acquired and now owns South Eastern Hydraulics (SEH) Ltd.

New Linde factory opens in China

15 July, 2015

Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG is continuing its internationally-oriented strategy. In May, the management of Linde Hydraulics and top-level shareholders' representatives opened a new plant in Weifang, a city on the east coast of China with a population of 9 million inhabitants.

FPS expands

09 July, 2015

FPS Air Compressors Ltd relocated to new, substantially larger premises in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire on 18 May. The company comments that this move will ensure the development of the training and technical support facilities, increased stock holding and the ability to meet the changing demands of the market and distribution network. FPS adds that its investment of over £1 million in this freehold property demonstrates its commitments and intentions.

Improving & Measuring Hydraulic Cleanliness

30 June, 2015

MP Filtri hosted a seminar at Aberdeen Football Club on 20 May on the subject of how to improve and measure hydraulic cleanliness within hydraulic & lubrication systems.

Micro-Epsilon demonstrates its latest eddy current sensor at Manufacturing & Engineering North East

24 June, 2015

At the Manufacturing & Engineering North East exhibition (8 to 9 July) at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, Micro-Epsilon UK presented its full range of sensor technologies, including non-contact capacitive, confocal and inductive displacement sensors, as well as 2D/3D laser profile sensors, infrared temperature sensors and thermal imagers. The stand featured the eddyNCDT 3001, a new compact high performance eddy current sensor with integrated electronics.

Gardner Denver opens new high-pressure refurbishment centre

17 June, 2015

Gardner Denver’s new high-pressure compressor refurbishment facility can extend the life of any existing Reavell or Bellis & Morcom high-pressure air compressor, helping customers to reduce their capital expenditure costs.

Eriks acquires Action Industrial Group

17 June, 2015

Lewis-Goetz, part of the Eriks Group of companies, has acquired Action Industrial Group (USA), a South Carolina-based manufacturer and distributor specialising in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies. The acquisition will add seven Southeast locations to the Lewis-Goetz footprint, as well as considerable gasket fabrication technologies. Action Industrial Group has 78 employees.