Global manufacturers, including Heineken, PepsiCo and Siemens, have agreed to share their experiences in turning maintenance from a cost centre to a profit generating activity at the upcoming WM...
Maintenance Management Systems
BES (the Bureau of Engineer Surveyors – a professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers) has named Gary Higgins as its first BES Engineer Surveyor of the Year.
Continuing Professional Development
The desire to keep maintenance costs down can damage both the longevity and overall running costs of compressed air systems.
Compressors
An award-winning invention by British chemical engineer Dr Steven Stanley will soon be used to help the clean-up operation at the Fukushima nuclear reactor in Japan.
Nuclear Plant
Johnson Matthey is offering DPF (diesel particulate filter) retrofit advice to the construction industry from its stand at the Plantworx Show, being held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, this week (14—16...
Mobile Plant
Domestic appliances manufacturer Glen Dimplex Home Appliances has reduced CO2 emissions by 9,225 tonnes since 2005 by using Vickers energy efficiency technology – and now expects further substantial...
Energy Saving
RoSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) is to carry out training courses for the NEBOSH Diploma in Scotland for the first time.
Occupational Health
With the plethora of thermal imaging cameras available today, users could be forgiven for believing training was a non-issue. As Brian Tinham explains, nothing could be further from the truth.
Thermography (infrared cameras)
Rotary vane compressor specialist Mattei has launched the Blade range of workshop compressors aimed at small and medium sized businesses.
Compressors
The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has today (Monday 13 May 2013) named Peter Walsh as its next chief executive.
Engineering Competence/Skills
Kolak Snack Foods is reporting success with Atlas Copco oil-free compressors at its busy manufacturing plant in London – recently the subject of a production improvement project to meet increased...
Compressors
A consortium comprising National Grid, Costain and Highview Power Storage is expected to build the UK's first grid scale liquid air energy storage plant.
Energy Recovery