Brian Tinham

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Argument for not cleaning process water is wafer thin

Facilities management and water treatment specialist MSS Group is advising process users to check their water systems for proper treatment, if they want to avoid costly plant trips.

Water Treatment
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Veolia and Affinity Water work solve Metaldehyde water problem

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies and Affinity Water have together developed a process to remove metaldehyde from drinking water.

Water Treatment
Features

Sustainable production

Sustainable manufacturing is great in principle but much harder to achieve in practice. Brian Tinham looks at what engineers and managers can do today to make a difference.

Waste Management
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UK plc needs to jump on the Industry 4.0 concept, urges GAMBICA

"Industry 4.0 is an opportunity for the UK to apply its many skills and technologies, and gradually become one of the first [European] states to eliminate low-cost labour as a pre-requisite of a...

PLCs
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Variable speed compact compressor has what it takes for MoldTech

Automotive contract manufacturer MoldTech has adopted variable-speed, oil-injected rotary screw compressor technology to meet its clean air production requirements.

Compressors
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PM’s red tape report is wrong on health and safety, says IOSH

The government-commissioned report by business leaders on cutting EU red tape is wrong to label health and safety as a threat to small firms, according to IOSH (the Institution of Occupational Safety...

Occupational Health
Features

Water features

Existing and emerging water treatment technologies are changing the game for plants and factories in more ways than many may realise.

Water Treatment
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Specialist pump proves reliability for Sheffield Forgemasters

Steel producer Sheffield Forgemasters International is reporting success with a replacement yard services pump, following expert advice from RMI Pressure Systems.

Pumps
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British Safety Council launches 2014 International Safety Awards

The British Safety Council has formally launched its 2014 International Safety Awards, which are designed to recognise organisations' commitment to good health and safety management during 2013.

Occupational Health
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Welsh recycling firm fined after the death of young worker

Bridgend recycling company Nolan Recycling has been ordered to pay more than £300,000 in fines and costs after breaching health and safety rules, which led to the death of an employee in 2010.

Manual Handling
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Pump repairs save £4,000 at UK automotive plant

An unnamed UK automotive manufacturer is making annual energy saving of £4,000 since adopting a pump repair plan from Eriks, according to the company.

Pumps
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Vince Cable backs MAS’ English manufacturing SMEs showcase

A lightweight hovercraft, an Olympic torch and the electric powered three-wheeled Raptor were some of the manufacturing innovations that greeted Business Secretary Vince Cable on Monday (30 September...

Motors