Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Facilities Management",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Test rigs upgrade motor repair services from
Anstee Ware Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "Permanent magnet motor repair and calibration service covers all manufacturers, makes and sizes, and includes the complete overhaul of motors, gearboxes and pumps".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release MRO services extend to third-party procurement from
Wyko, an Eriks Company: "A new contract between Icopal and Wyko extends the scope of the company's MRO service to include a wider range of activities needed for the efficient operation of the site".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Energair Solutions
concerning its CompAir L250 and L160
- take a look at Compressed air system eases monitoring
which says: "The compressed air management system is used in the daily management of the site to control and synchronise eight compressors in two locations using wireless communications".
Take a look also at the news release from Rockwell Automation, AC drives receive new interface options,
as well as Users' group appoints new General Manager from CC-Link Partner Association,
and Engineering exhibition aims to attract employees from Venture Marketing Group.
See also:
Facilities management sees increased demand
(February 2007)
Asset integrity and FM auditing are just two of the areas where AVT's non-biased approach can bring significant operational and cost saving benefits for the client
Electrical safety at work: eliminating the dangers
(November 2006)
Jim Wallace explains the importance of ensuring the safety of electrical equipment used in the workplace
Preventative maintenance for electrical safety
(November 2006)
Jim Wallace, research and technology manager at Seaward Electronic, explains the importance of ensuring the safety of electrical equipment used in the workplace
Ageing platform control system set for upgrade
(October 2006)
Invensys has been awarded a project to enable migration of the ageing Emerson Fisher Provox system on the Kittiwake production platform in the central North Sea to a Foxboro I/A Series system
Power plant upgrades offer profitable growth
(October 2006)
End-user study is based on primary research among nearly 100 power plant managers, as well as operations and maintenance managers involved in facilities management
Seminars cover wide-ranging programme
(September 2006)
Regional exhibition and educational event at Newbury Exhibition Centre includes a series of seminars covering plant, process and control
Electrical test instruments available online
(July 2006)
Elite Test Equipment has upgraded its website with added extras like downloadable datasheets, Instruction books and a new 128bit SSL secure payment page which accepts all major credit and debit cards
Aerial lift manufacturer comes to the UK
(June 2006)
Aerial lift manufacturer UpRight Powered Access is transferring production to the UK, creating 400 jobs
New structure prepares for global growth
(December 2005)
The TTE Technical Training Group, the UK's largest employer-led technical training organisation, has restructured its global operations to meet its rapid programme of growth
News on the Croner-i Facilities Management from Croner
(October 2005)
Croner is launching the latest addition to its online portfolio with Croner-i Facilities Management, an extensive resource of expert legal and practical advice, guides, forms and policies
How modern PAT software makes life easier
(September 2005)
Alan Barrett, product manager at Seaward Electronic, explains how advances in portable appliance testing (PAT) software packages are making the safety or facilities manager's job easier
Server integrates remote operations
(September 2005)
A new server enables managers to access information much more easily from all the different sorts of remotely located plant, processes and other assets that are scattered around multiple sites
Infra-red camera users come together
(July 2005)
Nearly 100 delegates attended the inaugural meeting of the Infra-red Camera User Group organised by FLIR Systems
Expert online health and safety advice
(May 2005)
Croner is launching Croner-i Health and Safety Expert, an online service providing practical information and comprehensive legislative material
Davies to focus on core product lines
(May 2005)
Carlo Gavazzi UK has added a regional manager to its field sales force to increase focus on its core product ranges
Voice and data network helps clinical education
(April 2005)
A Category 5e structured cabling system with 1,200 outlets has been supplied by the AMP Netconnect business unit of Tyco Electronics
Maintenance keeps critical power systems up
(March 2005)
Harath has recently strengthened its uninterruptible power systems maintenance services capabilities, by increasing the scope of its site focused 'critical power service' maintenance programme
Newsletter becomes web-based news service
(December 2004)
A-E-C Automation Newsletter is now AECnews.com, a web-based news service for decision makers in architecture, engineering and construction
Design engineers buyers guide spans 156 pages
(November 2004)
The 2005 edition of the 'Design engineers buyers guide and electronic and electrical equipment guide to suppliers' is now available from Snowolf Communications
Seminars explain portable appliance testing
(October 2004)
Seaward Electronic is hosting a series of seminars to highlight how technical advances in portable appliance testing can make test routines more efficient, effective and profitable
RMC engages PowerPlug for PAT testing
(September 2004)
RMC Group plc has appointed electrical appliance testing (PAT) contractor PowerPlug (UK) to ensure the safety of portable electrical equipment at its Barrington plant
Coupling range provides improved solution
(June 2004)
A change of coupling has significantly reduced costs and provided greater manufacturing flexibility for the Visionvent from Glazing Vision
Water industry overload protection
(June 2003)
The Department of Regional Development in Northern Ireland (Water Services Division) has installed 41 Siemens Simocode units as part of a wastewater treatment facility for the city of Newry
Analysers aid power quality improvement
(June 2003)
The 800 Series of power analysers from Ideal Industries provides a complete solution for measuring and analysing power quality and troubleshooting power quality problems
Alliance to aid AutoCAD output
(June 2003)
Triple R Technologies, has signed a technical and strategic partnership with Technesis to offer a complete solution for AutoCAD plotting and the recovery of document output costs
Handheld CAD gains laser measurement support
(May 2003)
GiveMePower has added laser measurement support to its PowerCAD CE Pro mobile CAD system
Bureau Veritas acquires Regspec
(October 2002)
Bureau Veritas has acquired Regspec, one of the UK's leading electrical safety specialists
Cadre covers southeastern states
(October 2002)
Cadre Systems has joined Entrada's Solution Provider programme
Hidden world uncovered at HVCA conference
(October 2002)
Shepherd Engineering Services has once again agreed to become a patron of the Heating and Ventilating Contractor's Association (HVCA) Summit 2002 Conference
Burners bake efficiently and save bread for Asda
(July 2002)
Riello is helping Asda to meet its energy conservation goals by equipping gas ovens for Asda in-store bakeries with fuel-efficient Riello burners
Autodesk acquires Revit to complete building line
(February 2002)
Autodesk is to acquire Revit Technology Corp, a Massachusetts-based developer of parametric building technology for building design, construction and management, for $133 million cash
New Sales and Marketing man at software company
(November 2001)
Cyco Software has appointed Ramon Burke as Director of Sales and Marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa, overseeing the AutoManager Meridian and AutoManager TeamWork business units
Motiva Software product line is acquired
(May 2001)
Entrada Software has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire product line of the former Motiva Software, and will begin offering ongoing technical support and upgrades
Facilities management and maintenance support
(March 2001)
Clerical Medical benefits from comprehensive facilities management and maintenance support from Honeywell