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Diageo Cameronbridge distillery invests in bio-energy plant

Diageo has completed a £105m investment in its Cameronbridge distillery, the largest grain distillery in Scotland, which includes installation of a £65m bio-energy plant.

Biomass Plant
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Recycling site improves safety with Decksafe Solutions

Non-slip surfaces, from DeckSafe Solutions, have been installed to ensure safety at a household recycling centre in Stoke Gifford, near Bristol.

Slips Trips
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Groundbreaking year for CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad

One year on from its inauguration, CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) has announced achievements that it believes are crucial to de-risking carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

Carbon Emissions
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Festo launches BionicOpter, inspired by nature

Following its deciphering of bird flight, with the SmartBird, in 2010, Festo's developers have now risen to an even greater challenge – with the Bionic Learning Network modelling the dragonfly at a...

Model-based Predictive Control
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Kärcher completes EDF Energy London Eye clean

Cleaning specialist Kärcher has completed its clean down of the iconic London Eye in a three-week project, successfully removing traffic film and grime that's built up over 13 years.

Building Maintenance
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Firm admits neglecting safety after three workers injured

Lincolnshire-based Staples Disposables, which makes disposable paper products, has been ordered to pay more than £116,000 in fines and costs, after three workers suffered hand injuries using unguarded...

Machine Safety/Protection
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Bürkert demystifies ATEX explosion protection criteria

Although the ATEX directive has been in force for some years, important criteria that must be considered when selecting an ATEX-certified device are often misunderstood.

ATEX
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Energy and cost reduction initiative launched by WEG

Electric motors manufacturer WEG has unveiled an energy reduction initiative, designed to help manufacturers optimise efficiencies of existing plant and process equipment.

Electric Motors AC
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Centre to boost industrial sensor and imaging systems

The University of Glasgow is to create what it describes as a world-leading sensor and imaging systems centre, following receipt of a £10 million grant from the Scottish Funding Council.

Sensors
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Draeger Safety UK invests £1.3m for future growth

Chemical industry safety specialist Draeger Safety UK has completed a multi-million pound investment in its Blyth-based operations.

Personal Protective Equipment
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New EMCO Wheaton for loading arms distributor

Grimsby based manufacturer of safe fluid handling solutions Flotech Performance Systems is the new sole UK and Ireland distributor for EMCO Wheaton.

Couplings
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Science Warehouse partners with One MRO

Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) management and services specialist One MRO has signed an agreement with e-business firm Science Warehouse to create MRO Direct, an online marketplace for...

Planned Maintenance