Mark Venables

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Reducing risk with multi-site change management control

By introducing change management and version control software from M.A.C. Solutions for all its programmable devices (PLCs) in five production plants across three different Continents, heat exchanger...

Machine Controls
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Atlas Copco puts the air into aircraft maintenance at Monarch’s flagship facility

A compressed air system from Atlas Copco is playing an integral role in supporting maintenance procedures carried out by Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) within its multi-million pound,...

Compressors
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Schneider Electric leverages connectivity to drive sustainability, efficiency, reliability and safety for customers

Company reinforces its Operational Intelligence approach to the Internet of Things (IoT); announces partnership with Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) to advance IoT solutions and adoption

Plant Operations
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Early investment in accurate chemical metering makes commercial sense

A leading fluid technology company is urging water treatment plants and industrial wastewater/effluent processors to give careful consideration to their investment plans ahead of impending legislation...

Water Treatment
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BOGE awarded top accreditation for health and safety excellence

BOGE Compressors has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.

Health and Safety
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Photovoltaic becoming mainstream

The 31st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC 2015) closed its doors on Friday, 18 September

Renewable Energy
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Lighting rental scheme aids cash flow

Using LED lighting with the latest in lighting management systems, it is now relatively easy to achieve 50% to 80% energy savings on most projects with these energy savings paying for the systems and...

Lighting
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Maintenance failings threaten UK productivity

A hard-hitting new report has highlighted critical maintenance failings that risk the long term health and productivity of British manufacturing.

Maintenance Management Systems
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Plotting the route to ESOS compliance

A recent Freedom of Information request from environmental solutions provider Veolia to the Environment Agency has revealed that only 150 companies out of 10,000 has submitted their audits as part of...

Energy Audits
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Mounting features extend drive applications options

Variable-speed drives can now be used in many more applications, following the introduction of features that make mounting and installation more convenient and cost-effective.

Variable Speed Drives
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Information retention is key for optimum pump performance

The distinct lack of information retention around pump performance, at the commissioning stage can be detrimental to future maintenance procedures

Pumps
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Engineering skills gap addressed in Beijing

The UK is predicting a skills gap of approximately half a million engineers by 2022, mainly due to retirements, according to the University of Leicester’s Professor Helen Atkinson CBE, FREng.

Engineering Competence/Skills