Mark Venables

News

Boulting welcomes cohort of new apprentices

Engineering solutions provider, Boulting has appointed seven new apprentices across the business as it continues to bridge the skills gap in the industry.

Apprenticeships
News

Bauer gear motors make a splash at US theme park

Robust IP68-rated motors solve reliability problems on popular water ride

Motors
News

The potential of high-performance polymers in forklifts

To avoid machine downtime, it is important to use robust and long-lasting machine elements. Here, self-lubricating and maintenance-free high-performance plastics from igus show their advantages.

Forklift Trucks
News

Calor LPG helps Naturediet dramatically cut energy costs

A wet pet food manufacturer is predicted to save up to £20,000 a year and reduce its CO2 emissions by more than 80 tonnes by switching from kerosene to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Heating Systems
News

Number of EU workers leaving UK eases

EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation warns that nearly half of the UK’s manufacturers remain concerned about their ability to access skills post-Brexit, according to a new report.

Plant Operations
News

One in four SMEs admit to gender pay gap

Following recent government figures that confirmed almost eight in 10 companies and public-sector bodies pay men more than women, research from Close Brothers Asset Finance reveals that a quarter of...

Plant Operations
News

Ashtead Technology adds bracelet pipe scanner to rental fleet

In response to an increased demand for the ability to inspect smaller diameter pipes, Ashtead Technology has added the Phoenix Bracelet Scanner and the latest custom phased array probes to its fleet...

Pipeline Equipment
News

Engineering salaries rise, as competition remains fierce

With job vacancies and applications also seeing an increase in April

Plant Operations
News

SPS installs MBBR to supplement treatment at Aberlour Distillery

Siltbuster Process Solutions (SPS) has installed a mobile Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) to provide a temporary additional treatment stage on the existing wastewater treatment plant at Aberlour...

Water Treatment
News

Atlas Copco oil-free VSD compressor lowers energy consumption

Atlas Copco has launched the ZR 90-160 VSD+; a new range of oil-free rotary screw air compressors with motor variants of 90, 110, 132, 145 and 160 kW.

Compressors
News

Heat transfer troubleshooting

Here, Dave Dyer, technical sales engineer at thermal fluid expert, Global Heat Transfer, explains the best methods for troubleshooting issues with heat transfer systems.

Heat Exchangers
News

Industry calls for summit with Government to save Apprenticeship Levy

EEF survey shows overwhelming support for sweeping reforms

Apprenticeships