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25/07/2023 ABB provides retrofit solution to Engie ABB Electrification Service provided a retrofill solution that will allow Engie to extend the operating life of switchgear systems across five combined heat and power plants. » Read More

25/07/2023 EnerMech wins offshore cranes contract EnerMech is to provide specialist offshore crane operation and maintenance services for an unnamed client in Malaysia as part of a five-year contract. » Read More

24/07/2023 Sonotec introduces acoustic camera Sonotec has launched a device for ultrasonic testing that combines an acoustic camera and a thermal image module, so that users can keep track of assets. » Read More

24/07/2023 Bosch to produce fuel-cell power module Bosch is to produce its fuel-cell power module in Germany and China and is planning to manufacture stacks at its US plant in South Carolina. » Read More

21/07/2023 Wastewater plant uses ABB tech The ABB Ability Optimax energy management solution is controlling and optimising energy flows at Schwarzachgruppe’s wastewater treatment plant in Germany. » Read More

21/07/2023 Burckhardt receives training certification Burckhardt Compression has received an exclusive Certificate of Apprenticeship from the US Department of Labor to train and certify Laby Compressor Technicians. » Read More

20/07/2023 Palletline refreshes forklift fleet Palletised freight distribution network Palletline is refreshing its forklift fleet with 78 energy-efficient models following a £3.5 million deal with Linde Material Handling. » Read More

20/07/2023 Siemens links with Forcam on connectivity Siemens Energy is relying on Forcam technology to digitally connect factory machines at 80 production sites worldwide. » Read More

19/07/2023 Bosch develop water treatment tech Bosch has developed water treatment technology for electrolysis at its locations in Renningen, Stuttgart-Feuerbach in Germany and Ceské Budejovice in the Czech Republic. » Read More

19/07/2023 BCAS appoints executive director The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Cliff Warne executive director, where he will work alongside Vanda Jones during an initial transition period. » Read More

18/07/2023 Elgi Introduces IoT monitoring system Elgi Compressors Europe has introduced Air~Alert, an Internet of Things (IoT) machine monitoring system that monitors parameters to help minimise downtime. » Read More

18/07/2023 Veolia brings e-telehandler to UK Veolia has introduced its first electric 360 telehandler in the UK, where it will load incoming recyclable waste into the bag splitters of its facility in Southwark. » Read More

17/07/2023 AEMT announces president The Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has appointed James Stevens honorary president, replacing outgoing president, central group director Shaun Sutton. » Read More

14/07/2023 Spie UK wins VMS contract Spie UK is to supply and install ten variable message signs (VMS) locations on the approach roads to the Kingsway and Queensway Tunnels in Liverpool. » Read More

13/07/2023 Harding Heating studies heat pump rollout A Harding Heating report into the rollout of heat pumps has found that they are being installed predominantly by wealthy households in rural locations. » Read More

13/07/2023 British Port uses EAM solution The Bristol Port Company has replaced its existing management system with IFS Ultimo’s Enterprise Management (EAM) solution. » Read More

12/07/2023 Sulzer helps Indian power plant Sulzer provided a custom solution under its OEM-X line service for an unnamed thermal plant in Rajasthan, India, that faced issues with an aging boiler infeed pump. » Read More

12/07/2023 Exair updates ultrasonic leak detector Exair has upgraded its Ultrasonic Leak Detector (ULD) with a heightened ability to detect leaks in hard to reach areas of compressed air systems. » Read More

11/07/2023 £3m investment for British Steel boiler A £3 million investment has been commissioned to return a boiler at British Steel’s central power station in Scunthorpe to maximum efficiency. » Read More

11/07/2023 Festo expands digital learning portal Festo Didactic has expanded its learning system offering with Skills Conveyor, a transfer belt learning system that can be used to acquire automation technology skills. » Read More

10/07/2023 Flexicon unveils bulk bag container Flexicon has launched a bulk bag container that features arched doorway masts that increase overhead clearance for easier insertion and removal of bulk bags using a forklift. » Read More

10/07/2023 Burckhardt repairs compressor Burckhardt Compression has repaired a compressor cylinder for an unnamed producer suspension polyvinyl chloride in Germany. » Read More

07/07/2023 RS Group completes Distrelec acquisition RS Group has acquired Distrelec – a distributor of industrial and maintenance, repair and operations products – as part of a €365 million deal. » Read More

07/07/2023 FCL announces development centre FCL has announced the introduction of a technical development centre that comprises facilities for testing engine air, heating ventilation and air conditioning and cabin air filters. » Read More

06/07/2023 NSK develops bioplastic retaining piece NSK has confirmed the use of bioplastic for its NSK S1 retaining piece reduces its carbon footprint by more than 90% over its lifecycle. » Read More