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Recycling advice aims to reduce electronic waste
Under new regulations, the impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment, (WEEE) on the environment must be minimised through re-use and recycling wherever feasible.
News from We3 Recycled ( 1 April 2008)
Consultants smooth plant setup in Iceland
Brammer will help Alcoa relocate two off-site warehouses into one best-in-class, semiautomated central warehouse facility.
News from Brammer UK (13 March 2008)
Training boosts safety in explosive environments
The UKAS-accredited Repair and Overhaul of Explosive Atmosphere Equipment training courses meet the BS IEC 60079-19:2007 standard, which comes into effect fully in May 2010.
News from Anstee Ware Group ( 3 March 2008)
Test rigs upgrade motor repair services
Permanent magnet motor repair and calibration service covers all manufacturers, makes and sizes, and includes the complete overhaul of motors, gearboxes and pumps.
News from Anstee Ware Group ( 8 February 2008)
Outsourcing tool eases Chinese supply problems
Bristol-based Rencol is now offering other manufacturers the benefit of its established supply chain to China.
News from Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions (24 January 2008)
Condition monitoring cuts downtime
CNES' Aquilla AE Pro acoustic emission monitoring system is a fixed system that is particularly effective at slow rotational speeds from 80 to 0.25rev/min. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (18 January 2008)
MRO services extend to third-party procurement
User application article 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. Brochure available
News from Wyko, an Eriks Company ( 7 January 2008)
To outsource or not to outsource
Technical background article The decision whether to outsource site maintenance is not so difficult says Tony Mackley. Engineering Manager at the Richard Alan Group.
News from Richard Alan Group (16 November 2007)
Materials Handling Division provides advice
Siemens Automation and Drives' materials handling team will be led by Andrew Peters and willl serve the airport, aggregate, logistics and reclamation/recycling sectors.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (18 July 2007)
System gets the most out of a limited tech budget
PTC's new process framework helps users understand the link between product development process improvements, PLM technology investments, and business value.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) ( 2 April 2007)
Pottery company avails of improvement services
Ceram has helped Moorcroft to improve the efficiency of its operations
News from Ceram ( 5 March 2007)
12-month maintenance contract awarded
Burrup Fertilisers, on the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia's Pilbara region has awarded a 12-month maintenance contract to Furmanite Australia
News from Furmanite International ( 9 February 2007)
Automotive Lighting selects GDS for global role
User application article The Manufacturing Services division of Global Display Solutions has been selected by Automotive Lighting, a Magneti Marelli company, as its supplier of electronics contract manufacturing services
News from Global Display Solutions (11 December 2006)
Migrant workers support the UK engineering sector
Technical background article Migrant workers have boosted the UK economy, according to a recently published Lords EU Committee report, which found the UK had benefited from its 'open door' policy towards migrant workers in 2004
News from Europeople Staffing Solutions ( 7 December 2006)
Boeing signs for torpedo launch systems
MB Aerospace has announced details of a major order from The Boeing Company on the same day it was awarded gold supplier status from the defence giant.
News from Motherwell Bridge - MB Aerospace ( 4 December 2006)
Overnight service keeps theme park rides running
User application article Deritend's overnight gearbox-rebuild and motor-rewind services are being made available at Thorpe Park to ensure the maximum availability of both their big thrill and family fun rides.
News from Deritend Group (30 October 2006)
21 years of growth in welding
Welding and fabrication specialist Ace Arc is celebrating 21 years of growth.
News from Ace Arc (19 October 2006)
Electro-optical subassemblies come ready made
Photonic Products now offers a versatile and cost-effective subassembly design and manufacture service and one-stop source for precision CNC multi-axis sliding-head milling and turning. Brochure available
News from Photonic Products ( 7 September 2006)
Metal sprayers cut time to repair
User application article A combination of orbital machining and thermal spraying have been used to avoid the need to replace the drive shaft on a key piece of food-processing equipment.
News from Metalock Engineering (25 August 2006)
Arc secures stainless steel contract
Arc Energy Resources has secured a contract to manufacture Hydro Vortex Drop-Shaft systems for Hydro International.
News from Arc Energy Resources (25 May 2006)
Composite repairs meet US aviation rules
Brookhouse Composites has been formally approved by the Federal Aviation Administration as a certified repair station complying with FAR Part 145 certification.
News from Brookhouse Holdings ( 1 May 2006)
Keypad maker cuts static problems
User application article Producer of membrane keypads for the printed graphics industry has invested in static control technologies to reduce dust attraction and electrostatic discharge within its factory. Brochure available
News from Meech Static Eliminators (23 March 2006)
Oil should stop trouble at mills
Shell Lubricants develops Morlina SD oil for use in steel mill bearing oil circulating systems. Brochure available
News from Shell Lubricants (16 December 2005)
Grease reduces maintenance levels
Shell Lubricants develops polyurea grease for heavy industry bearings to reduce maintenance levels and promote blockage-free centralised lubrication, improved bearing life and increased uptime. Brochure available
News from Shell Lubricants (16 December 2005)
Lubricant safe for food industry
Shell Lubricants launches synthetic, NSF 3H registered lubricant for the packaging industry, bringing higher performance, direct food contact registered lubrication to the sector. Brochure available
News from Shell Lubricants (14 December 2005)
Technifor involved in manufacturing initiative
Technifor recently took part in the official opening of the Northern Technologies Advanced Manufacturing Centre, based on the former Michelin Tyre manufacturing site in Burnley, Lancashire.
News from Technifor Ltd ( 9 November 2005)
Speedy rewind earns praise from Alcan
User application article Leeds based RF Winder Electrical has received high praise for the speed, efficiency and quality of its service from Alcan Primary Metal Europe.
News from Winder (16 May 2005)
Drilling expertise enables naval repairs
User application article Metalock Engineering UK's expertise in deep hole drilling in-situ is not frequently called for but recently it has been put to the test on a Royal Navy ice patrol and research vessel.
News from Metalock Engineering (28 April 2005)
Contract boosts power to Scottish islands
Winder Electrical has beaten off fierce competition to land a major contract for power supply work on the Scottish islands of Orkney and Shetland.
News from Winder (16 December 2004)
Repair service extends to third-party products
RepairPlus is billed as a high quality yet cost-effective single source solution for all electrical and mechanical repairs.
News from Rockwell Automation (20 September 2004)
Tool audits promote maintenance excellence
SKF has launched a new auditing service that will help companies optimise maintenance schedules, making best use of the tools they have available. Brochure available
News from SKF UK (11 May 2004)
KAS Technologies acquires contract machinist
KAS Technologies has acquired Abingdon-based HC Holifield (Oxford) from Barry Holifield, who has headed the contract machining business for over 20 years.
News from HC Holifield (Oxford) ( 6 April 2004)
Assembly service cuts cost of panel building
HBC Engineering Solutions is offering a service whereby it will deliver ready-assembled terminal rails to save timie and money.
News from HBC Engineering Solutions ( 9 March 2004)
Bespoke panel service keeps contractors happy
User application article For electrical contractor MJ Electrical Services, speedy installation is essential if it is to keep its customers happy.
News from Moeller Electric (22 October 2003)
Oil and gas industry maintenance services on show
Wyko will showcase the latest maintenance products and services for the oil and gas industry next month at Offshore Europe 2003 in Aberdeen. Brochure available
News from Wyko Industrial Services (13 August 2003)
Speedy refurbishment puts RMAS Salmaid back to sea
User application article Wyko Electro Mechanical Services worked against the clock to overhaul a vital 5t winch generator and motor assembly, enabling RMAS Salmaid to carry out its service with the minimum of layover time. Brochure available
News from Wyko Industrial Services (25 July 2003)
Cast iron repair technology safeguards rail bridge
User application article Broken cast iron lips that hold parapet panels in place on a Grade II listed railway bridge at Codsall in South Staffordshire have been repaired by Metalock Engineering.
News from Metalock Engineering (10 July 2003)
Maverick to keep plastics processes aligned
Maverick Systems Corp will serve as the field services partner for Spirex in providing extruder bore laser alignment expertise to plastics processors in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
News from Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions ( 9 July 2003)
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