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Industrial equipment, services and inspection news and information for manufacturing, process, facilities and related fields.

24/01/2019 Filtermist makes IMTEX debut A specialist in providing cleaner, safer and more productive work environments is heading to IMTEX this week (24 to 30 January), as it plans to expand its business in India by 30%. » Read More

23/01/2019 Babcock Wanson constructs rapid steam generators for ‘Europe’s largest LNG ... Process heating systems specialist Babcock Wanson has completed a project for National Grid that features two bespoke rapid steam generators at its Grain LNG importation terminal in Rochester, Kent. » Read More

22/01/2019 Joint venture to provide AM services to oil & gas, mining and major ... Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer Aurora Labs has entered into an agreement with WorleyParsons Services Pty to form a 50/50 incorporated joint venture, to be named AdditiveNow. » Read More

21/01/2019 Column lift provider enters the rail sector Heavy-duty vehicle liftings solutions provider TotalKare is looking to take its expertise into the rail sector after signing a new deal with Emanuel. » Read More

18/01/2019 RPI LabStandard enables Worldsensing to double calibration capacity of sensors RPI, developer and manufacturer of precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, has supplied a LabStandard rotary table to Worldsensing, enabling the Internet of Things (IoT) technology provider to ... » Read More

17/01/2019 SKF launches new railway condition monitoring package SKF has launched a rail-focused version of its Multilog IMx platform – combining rolling stock and track condition monitoring in a single customised solution. » Read More

16/01/2019 JCB Cab Systems factory shaping up Construction work on the new £50 million JCB Cab Systems factory is forging ahead as it targets a summer opening. » Read More

15/01/2019 New Digital Experience Centre opened by Siemens Siemens has opened a fully refurbished ‘Digital Experience Centre’ that has been designed to practically illustrate how its industrial customers can successfully embark on a digital transformation journey. » Read More

14/01/2019 Crosby acquires Straightpoint Dallas, Texas-based lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware company, The Crosby Group, has completed the acquisition of Straightpoint UK (SP), a manufacturer of load cells and force measurement equipment. » Read More

11/01/2019 Liberty Speciality Steels forges ahead with Infor Business cloud software provider Infor has become a key technology supplier to integrated steel producer Liberty Speciality Steels UK (now part of the Liberty House Group). » Read More

10/01/2019 Focus SB implements tailored MRP and ERP system Support with controlling processes and improving production efficiencies is helping a Sussex manufacturer make the most of a multi-million pound Far East opportunity. » Read More

09/01/2019 Truck dashboard display gives MH vehicle drivers battery status visibility Stored energy solutions provider EnerSys has introduced the new Truck iQ smart battery dashboard to give materials handling vehicle drivers real-time visibility of their truck’s battery status. » Read More

08/01/2019 'Monster’ fatberg longer than six double-decker buses found in Devon sewer A 64-metre fatberg that is longer than six double-decker buses and made up of hardened fat, oil and wet-wipes has been discovered in a Sidmouth sewer in Devon. » Read More

08/01/2019 Manitowoc tackles road weight restrictions A transport system to help tackle increasing road weight restrictions in Germany has been created by Manitowoc and Colonia Spezialfahrzeuge (Specialised Vehicles). » Read More

07/01/2019 Gas-driven back-up generators launched Gas is now a fuel option for Pramac-Generac UK’s range of industrial and residential backup generators. » Read More

04/01/2019 Rio Tinto rolls out autonomous trains at iron ore operations Global mining group Rio Tinto has deployed AutoHaul, which it says is the world’s largest robot and first automated heavy-haul, long distance rail network. » Read More

04/01/2019 Iron ore operation resumes following pipeline inspection Anglo American has resumed operations at its Minas-Rio iron ore operation in Brazil. » Read More

03/01/2019 BPMA announces new president The new president of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has been announced as Richard Harden (pictured), managing director of Wilo UK Ltd. » Read More

03/01/2019 Dustcontrol UK to exhibit at Executive Hire Show 2019 Dust extraction specialist Dustcontrol UK is set to exhibit its range of construction equipment at the Executive Hire Show 2019. » Read More

02/01/2019 Nissan switches on collective solar roof in the Netherlands Nissan has confirmed the switch-on of what it says is the largest collective solar roof in the Netherlands, at its facility in Amsterdam. » Read More

24/12/2018 Solvent handling and glove guide released The European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG) has released guidelines for handling solvents with gloves. The organisation aims to promote the use of organic solvents, and offer advice and guidance to meet legislative requirements. » Read More

21/12/2018 Electric bus batteries installed in 200kWh solar cell trial Batteries from electric bus route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden, are getting a second lease of life for solar energy storage. » Read More

20/12/2018 Sulzer Wood wins contract extension with BP Rotating equipment services provider Sulzer Wood has been awarded a five-year contract extension to provide pump maintenance services for BP operations in the North Sea. » Read More

19/12/2018 First EPR, French civil nuclear reactor design, enters commercial operation The Taishan 1 EPR reactor in China, in Guangdong province, has now entered the commercial operation phase. » Read More

18/12/2018 Kent high-voltage line completed National Grid and its contractors Murphy Eltel Joint Venture have finished building a new 20km high voltage electricity line between Richborough and Canterbury. » Read More