Advanced Engineering Valves bought by Emerson

08 March, 2019

Automation solutions and technology provider Emerson has acquired Advanced Engineering Valves (AE Valves), the manufacturer of valve technology that helps LNG customers operate more efficiently. Emerson comments that the transaction will enable the company to provide customers with the broadest portfolio of valves to improve process performance and reliability. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rockwell Automation control devices support CIP Security

05 March, 2019

As industrial companies use digital transformation to improve productivity and profitability, they must also address its inherent security risks. CIP Security was created to help protect critical industrial communications as part of a defence-in-depth security strategy. Now, Rockwell Automation is introducing what it claims to be the first industrial control products on the market that allow companies to deploy CIP Security in their operations.

HydraForce’s Daniel Millington wins 2018 UK Advanced Apprentice of the Year

01 March, 2019

Daniel Millington of HydraForce Ltd, the Birmingham-based manufacturer of hydraulic valves and manifold systems, has won the award for Advanced Apprentice of the Year for the UK.

Webtec launches hydraulic fluid power maintenance guide

26 February, 2019

Webtec, a global specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products is launching ‘An Introduction to Practical Hydraulic System Maintenance', a new guide for all fluid power technicians.

‘If you were an engineer, what would you do!’

22 February, 2019

Canterbury Christ Church University and Primary Engineer Programmes have launched the ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do!’ competition across the South East.

Hydratight receives ECITB Training & Development Award

15 February, 2019

Since the ECITB Mechanical Joint Integrity (MJI) programme was introduced in 2011, Joint integrity specialist, Hydratight has delivered ECITB MJI training to more than 7000 learners. At this year’s ECITB Training & Development Awards, the company was a finalist in the ‘Approved Training Provider of the Year’ category and received a ‘Highly Commended Award’

Hercules Hydraulics appointed UK distributor for TMA

12 February, 2019

Ryan Langley, managing director at Hercules Hydraulics commented: “TMA lifting winches complement our own range of in-house designed and manufactured winches, especially for smaller winch applications, giving us the ability to fulfil any requirement from ½ ton to 5.7 ton line pull via TMA and then upwards from there via our own range of bespoke winches.”

EURIS calls for extension to Article 50

07 February, 2019

The EURIS Taskforce, a body of trade organisations representing UK manufacturing worth £148 billion in turnover, is calling for an extension to Article 50 following the result of the recent Brexit vote.

Burnley engineering educator recognised in New Year’s Honours

05 February, 2019

Burnley-born Susan Scurlock, CEO and founder of Primary Engineer and its wider programmes, has been awarded an MBE in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List for services to Education and Engineering across the UK.

Manufacturing output picks up

30 January, 2019

Manufacturers reported that output growth picked up in the three months to December, according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

National celebration of engineering held at Westminster Abbey

24 January, 2019

The vast contribution engineers make to society was in the spotlight as Westminster Abbey played host to a special national service recently to celebrate the engineering profession and its work in inspiring the next generation.

UK engineering event continues to grow

17 January, 2019

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, the UK’s largest annual engineering event, comes back to Farnborough from February 5 to 7 2019.

Smart Industry Conferences launched

15 January, 2019

The newly launched Smart Industry series of Conferences: Demystifying the jargon: How to make the digitalisation transition will address and unravel the vast array of conflicting information around 4IR, discussing the practicalities, technologies and issues surrounding transition and implementation of digitalisation in manufacturing across key market sectors in clear and concise language.

Do you have anyone needing basic pump knowledge?

11 January, 2019

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has been running dedicated pump training courses since the mid-1990s and has helped equip hundreds of individuals with the knowledge and skills required to understand the design, installation and operation of this essential piece of equipment.

Camozzi unveils new website

08 January, 2019

A new company website focused on enhancing the customer experience, has been launched by Camozzi Automation. The new design reflects customer feedback and incorporates significant improvements on its predecessor.