Rockwell Automation announces sales director appointment
John Condon has been appointed country sales director for Rockwell Automation in Ireland. The news comes as the company is experiencing growth across all aspects of the business and has invested significantly in its customer services team to enhance its capabilities as an Industry 4.0 solutions partner.
New president for OPC Foundation
The OPC Foundation has welcomed Stefan Hoppe as its next president and executive director. Thomas J Burke, the former president and executive director, nominated Hoppe as his successor before resigning during the last Board of Directors meeting.
Zeus welcomes new business administrator
Zeus Hydratech Ltd., the official UK distributor for Continental Hydraulics and Daikin Hydraulics components, has appointed Claire Blewitt as its new business administrator (working from the company’s Bristol based facility in Paulton).
TWO SPEED PRESSURE TEST
SARUM HYDRAULICS reports for over 50 years, alloy two speed hand pumps have been the shop or site workhorse for pressure testing to 700 bar and above and says it has taken the best features and brought them up to date on its MD series two speed hand pump. The company says with a small space envelope, easy servicing and innovative design, this Micropac pump meets a market need. Featuring two speed manual change over for rapid pre-fill, models operate up to 1000 bar on multiple fluids including water, oil, glycol and ‘Skydrol’ phosphate ester. Available in low corrosion anodised alloy and stainless or a dedicated 316 option for ultimate durability. Versatile reservoirs or trollies for fixed and portable applications are available.
SAFE AND RELIABLE LIFTING
Wherever tough or hazardous operating conditions place excessive demands on lifting operations, Profi series air hoists from J D NEUHAUS (JDN) can rise to the challenge. JDN says its Profi range is now deployed in applications that range from chemical (including pharmaceutical, paints and varnish), foundries, and food and beverage, to list but a few and in such industries, the inherent design attributes of Profi hoists are proven that they can perform safe, high-performance and cost-effective lifting and lowering operations.
FAST PRECISION MARKING
UNIFLEX says its UIM 10 is the must-have machine for fast, precision marking. Visual marks that conform to the relevant standards can enhance process safety in the production of hose lines. With the UIM 10 marking machine, UNIFLEX says it offers a compact, cost-effective solution for the insert marking of a wide range of hydraulic hoses up to 2" in diameter and the reliable insert ensures that the hoses are positioned precisely. The machine can process up to 700 hose ends per hour, which is three times more than can be done by hand. To watch the product video visit https://www.uniflex.de/fileadmin/archiv/video/UIM_10.mp4
New technical sales manager at Ceetak
Ceetak Ltd. has appointed Ed Walklate as technical sales manager (Engineered Sealing Solutions Division, Bedford). He joins Ceetak from a major seal manufacturer and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to further strengthen the company’s growing engineering department.
Birmingham scientist elected as Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering
One of the University of Birmingham’s leading scientists has been named among the UK’s most eminent engineering experts. Professor Zhibing Zhang has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding chemical engineering research.
CEJN UK sales team appointment
CEJN UK has welcomed Alan Boots to its sales team. He will be covering the business development and new business side of the team and will be tasked with growing the company’s customer footprint in the UK.
How to implement an effective waste management plan for your business
If you’ are setting up a new business, or are an experienced entrepreneur with a long-established company, managing industry waste can be a challenge.
Aspen Pumps appoints new marketing director
Aspen Pumps, the global designer, manufacture and distribution of condensate removal pumps and ACR ancillaries, has appointed Kelly Butler as group marketing director.
Quality air business development manager appointment at Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco Compressors has appointed Andy Lill as quality air business development manager in the UK. In his new role, Lill’s primary goal is to create awareness with compressed air users that air treatment products connected to an air compressor are equally as important as the compressor itself.
Webtec to grow US control valve business with senior business development role
Webtec, the specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, has appointed Mark Ambelang as senior vice president of business development. Ambelang will join Webtec's existing team in Milwaukee, WI working closely with them to develop new and existing markets in North America.
What can your business do to cut energy costs in 2018?
Figures have shown that companies spend almost £4,000 per year on their energy bills. It’s clear to see that there’s never been a better time for companies to take a good look at their gas and electric usage and find quick and easy ways to slash their bills. Becoming energy aware (and energy smart) can not only help businesses boost their bottom line, it can also dramatically reduce their carbon footprint – making for a more profitable, greener company all round.
New southern sales engineer for AEP
Steve Morriss had joined AEP as southern sales engineer. Morriss has worked within the compressed air industry for over 26 years and brings a vast range of knowledge from small compressed air systems to large turn key installations. He specialises in variable speed compressors and specialist drying solutions. Morriss comments that he prides himself in delivering that personal first-class service to customers.
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