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Brownell acquires Airmark compressors manufacturer

Brownell has acquired Airmark compressors, the London-based manufacturer that has been trading for 30 years.

Compressors
News

Improved training to assure quality for plant managers

Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies has improved its Solution Partners programme, with more training to deliver what it claims to be "the highest level of quality and competence".

Continuing Professional Development
News

Climate Change Minister opens ENER-G plant extension

Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today opened a £2m extension to the global headquarters of low carbon technology group ENER-G in Salford, and celebrated news that the company is creating 100 new...

Carbon Emissions
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ERIKS acquires German AMG Pesch

Eriks has confirmed its decision to acquire pneumatic valve actuators firm AMG Pesch, of Cologne Germany.

valve actuators
News

Tyre press speeds repairs for Scottish forklifts

Aberdeen based Gray Forklift services has installed a 150 tonne static tyre press to shorten response times and improve its service in the northern half of Scotland.

News

Gardner Denver MD takes on BCAS presidency

Colin Mander, managing director of Gardner Denver (CompAir) UK and Ireland, is the new president of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS).

Compressors
Features

Seeds of safety

Lifting-related deaths and injuries still remain worryingly high. But adherence to statutory regulations and best practice could make a real difference, as Brian Wall reports

Lifting Equipment
Product Launches

Multi-sensor station makes complexity simple

A new concept in environmental monitoring, gas detection and machine condition monitoring has been unveiled by Trolex.

Gas Detectors
News

Mattei urges plants to make most of Carbon Trust loans

Rotary vane compressor manufacturer Mattei is urging plant managers to take up the offer of interest free loans from the Carbon Trust to finance energy saving projects.

Compressors
News

Samsonite reports success with driverless forklifts

Automated guided vehicle (AGV) specialist E&K Automation has converted three Linde K-Range VNA (very narrow aisle) high bay stacker trucks to driverless operation for luggage manufacturer Samsonite's...

News

Automaton improves Thatchers Cider production by 900%

Thatchers Cider's Myrtle Farm plant is reporting a 900% increase in capacity, since installing a keg automation system from Moody Automation.

Process Management Systems
News

Airknives improve efficiency of stone cutting and handling

Marshalls Natural Stone is reporting success with a new process that removes water from natural stone after cutting – using blower powered air knives.

Blowers