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Work experience leads to apprenticeship
Joseph Smith has joined Robson's Modern Apprenticeship programme, where his training will involve all aspects of engineering, design and manufacture of materials handling equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 August 2008
Training cuts unnecessary airport delays
The training Robson's provided included basic troubleshooting and identifying photo electric cell faults, and how to quickly restart the conveyors after a fault or an emergency stop.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 May 2008
Upgrade for batch feeding systems
New discharge feeders from the hoppers are of the electromagnetic vibrating type, replacing the screw conveyors previously used.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 April 2008
Simulation swings airport contract
Experience working with simulation software was a key factor in winning the contract for the baggage handling system at George Best Belfast City Airport.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 March 2008
Conveyor systems keep sugar flowing
At the Cantley site, Robson's task was to provide a new bulk outloading facility, complete with the steel-framed building to house it and a dedicated tanker access road.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 March 2008
Handling system cuts energy and noise
The Friction Drive Carousel is constructed from the latest lightweight but hardwearing materials, giving excellent performance for extended periods.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 March 2008
Custom-built conveyor helps with demolition
Conveyor removes debris from the redevelopment of a ten-storey office building at the rear of the Fenwick store on London's Bond Street.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 March 2008
Training enhances ATEX compliance
Key staff at handling technology specialist Geo Robson have completed training to ensure compliance with ATEX 137.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 January 2008
Roller conveyors built to order
An order Saudi Oger placed with Geo Robson called for two powered roller conveyors that could withstand loads of up to 350kg, with a specific straight-sided diabolo pattern.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 April 2007
Conveyor takes tyre chips to cement kiln
Geo Robson and Co is contributing its expertise in handling alternative fuels for cement manufacture to a new facility at the Tunstead Works of Buxton Lime Industries in the UK.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 June 2006
Conveyor contributes to greener electricity
Geo Robson and Co has supplied a conveyor system for handling biomass fuel at Fiddler's Ferry power station in Warrington, UK.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 May 2006
Sweet success in Jeddah
Geo Robson is close to completing a four-stage upgrade for United Sugar Company's Jeddah plant, making it one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 November 2003
Nigerian export success for Robson
Geo Robson has recently won a GBP 650,000 contract to supply equipment to recycle kiln dust at the Lafarge plant near Lagos, Nigeria.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 May 2003
Handling systems sweeten sugar output
New bulk sugar handling systems have upgraded British Sugar plants in York and Wissington, Norfolk, and have raised output and provided a number of other operational and safety advantages.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 April 2003
Tyre-to-kiln feed system aids green policy
Lafarge Cement has recently invested over GBP 1 million in a new system to feed whole used tyres to the two cement kilns at its Westbury works, in Wiltshire.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 March 2003
More handling options for British Sugar
British Sugar's plant at Bury St Edmunds has now completed its campaign for improved systems for distributing granulated sugar, following an extensive remodelling programme by Geo Robson and Co.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 September 2002
Flexibility is key in pallet handling
A novel automated system for handling palleted loads is paying dividends at Yearsley Group's new Heywood cold store.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 March 2002
Conveyor integrates screening system
At a time when security is paramount in the minds of airport management, a new integrated baggage conveying and x-ray screening system provides a positive solution.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 February 2002
Sweet success for new vibratory equipment division
A £700,000 project by handling specialist Geo Robson and Co at British Sugar's Newark factory has increased granulated screening capacity and accelerated the loading of bulk tankers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 November 2001
New conveying systems for big UK cement site
Bulk handling specialist Geo Robson and Co has helped Rugby Cement to fine-tune the clay conveying system at its new plant in Rugby, UK, based on the country's largest semi-wet process kiln
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 November 2001
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