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South West Water approves Nov Mono pump innovation

South West Water has approved the EZstrip 'maintain in place' progressing cavity pump from NOV Mono for use at all its waste water treatment plants.

Pumps
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South Africa’s first wind-farm to power Football World Cup

The wind turbines project from Belgian wind-farm provider Electrawinds is providing clean energy to the football world cup via South Africa's first ever wind-farm.

Wind Energy
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Petrochemical industry feeling the effects of economic downturn

The difficult financial climate is having an impact on petrochemical plants, according to a survey by valves supplier HS Pipequipment.

Petrochemical
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3M goes for bearing market with Godiva

Engineering adhesives firm 3M has signed a deal with Godiva Bearings to supply its Scotch-Weld products alongside major manufacturers' bearings.

Bearings
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Six-tonne marine reel bearings performing to plan

Two six-tonne, 1.75m OD pipe reel bearings, replaced late last year on the pipelay vessel the Apache, are performing well, according to its owner Technip.

Bearings
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Litre Meter wants oldest Pelton wheel flow meter

To celebrate 35 years of manufacturing its Pelton Wheel flowmeter Flow meter manufacturers, Litre Meter is on a mission to find the oldest instrument still in use.

Flow Measurement
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Parker Hannifin and Hydrasun in strategic partnership

Motion and control automation firm Parker Hannifin has signed a deal with Hydrasun, which specialises in fluid transfer, umbilicals and process control, covering development, sales and support of...

Instrumentation
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TLV wins steam trap contract for 13 BOCM Pauls plants

Steam engineering firm TLV has is to provide regular steam trap surveys for all 13 BOCM Pauls animal feed processing plants throughout the UK, using its TrapMan TM5 testing equipment.

Steam Generation/Equipment
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Kent Nufarm plant clearance and decontamination nears completion

Agrochemicals firm Nufarm UK is nearing completion of a project to decommission its plant and clear the 12 acre site in Belvedere, Kent, following relocation of its UK operation to West Yorkshire.

Ageing Plant
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Deritend completes major project on iconic Tees Transporter Bridge

An icon of British engineering, the Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, has been revitalised with help from maintenance, service and repair group Deritend.

Electric Motors AC
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Achilles gets government approval on CRC Energy Efficiency scheme

The UK Environment Agency has approved CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme), the certification standard for Achilles' carbon reduction programme, as a so-called early action...

Carbon Reduction Commitment
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Vibration legislation deadline will force UK industry to change

UK industry must limit employees' exposure to hand-arm vibration caused by older equipment, in light of legislation effective from July this year.

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