Adam Offord

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When increased profit is a chain reaction

The performance of existing plant and machinery can sometimes be markedly improved by the simplest of modifications, such as retrofitting a better quality transmission chain

Lubrication Equipment/Systems
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Driving forward

Forklift truck manufacturer Combilift has opened its brand-new global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Ireland. (NOTE: This article was originally printed in Manufacturing Management...

Materials Handling
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Minimising yaw brake noise

Maintenance of wind turbine generators (WTGs) aims to sustain efficiency levels and ensure continued reliability, while also dealing with any other concerns that may be raised, as Mark Venables...

Renewable Energy
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On the right side of the law

Understanding the current energy legislation and, more importantly, realising business benefit from it, is more important than ever before. Ashley Phillips, director of Ørsted UK, explains more

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
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Reaping the benefits

Released at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018, the ‘Readiness for the Future of Production’ report highlights Britain as one of 25 countries in a positive position to benefit from Industry 4.0, but...

Plant Operations
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Proper tipper maintenance to avoid liability

It is possible to avoid the pitfalls of tipper maintenance and protect your fleet with a few simple steps, as Mark Venables explains

Lifting Equipment
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Plant protectors

Facilities managers look after buildings, but how can they mitigate the likelihood of a terrorist attack? Adam Offord examines guidance from the British Institute of Facilities Management

Occupational Health
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Keeping the ball rolling

Plant Engineer explores how to keep the ball rolling when standard bearing lubrication lets you down.

Lubricants/Greases
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Data-driven MRO

Maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) items are used in production and plant maintenance, and include maintenance supplies, spare parts and consumables used in the production process. But, as Mark...

Sensors
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Meeting energy-efficiency expectations

Using a digital twin can help manage energy efficiency across sectors, as Mark Venables reveals.

Electric Motors AC
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Transforming the engineering talent pipeline

To get closer to the challenges and potential talent management solutions faced by clients, business management consultants Kiddy & Partners developed a white paper on ‘Transforming Engineering Talent...

Education
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Training to be the best

Plant Engineer looks at what an employer can aim to achieve and how this can help other companies

Continuing Professional Development