Hydroscand Ltd, a leading provider of hydraulic solutions, has recently confirmed the successful acquisition of Leicester Hose & Hydraulics Limited, a company established in 2004 and located in the heart of Leicester. The transaction, finalised on December 31, 2023, is Hydroscand’s first investment for 2024 and is part of the firm’s strategic efforts to support the transition of businesses in the hydraulics industry
In a bid to propel industries toward sustainability, Hannover Messe 2024 is set to showcase cutting-edge innovations in automation, artificial intelligence, and renewable energies. The global trade fair, held under the theme “Energising a Sustainable Industry,” aims to address the pressing challenges of enhancing competitiveness, climate protection, and economic prosperity.
Britain’s manufacturers are viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities compared to twelve months ago, with an increasing number believing they are moving ahead of their European rivals. However, they remain wary of the huge threat to their competitiveness posed by the economic behemoths of the US, India and China.
Britain’s manufacturers are set to unlock tax and grant incentives if they embrace Investment Zones, established to drive enterprise growth, innovation and the creation of high-quality new jobs. A new report published today (29/1) by Make UK and Barclays Corporate Banking, Investment Zones: Unlocking Growth in the UK, indicates that the sector backs the Chancellor’s decision to extend the fiscal benefits of Investment Zones from five to ten years and say that it makes the scheme much more attractive for UK companies.
SME manufacturers have invested £22m in technology, backed by Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption programme in the North West.
The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code recently celebrated an important milestone – the community now has over 300 members dedicated to increasing the diversity and number of young people entering engineering and technology careers.
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech, alongside Drives & Controls, will be taking place at the NEC on June 5th and 6th as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024. Readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics will find much of interest among the new technology and educational content both in the events mentioned above and in the adjoined Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and Design Engineering Expo events. H&P takes a closer look at what visitors can expect.
Manufacturers are set to see a surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning as they push for greater automation and improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality according to a new survey publishedat the end of last year by Make UK and Infor
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Steven Rohan as its new president.
Britain’s manufacturers are viewing the UK as a more competitive place to locate their activities compared to twelve months ago, with an increasing number believing they are moving ahead of their European rivals. However, they remain wary of the huge threat to their competitiveness posed by the economic behemoths of the US, India and China.
Following a successful event in 2023 Manufacturing & Engineering Week continues to evolve, becoming Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week in 2024. The small adjustment reflects the forward-looking nature of the event and focus on the new technologies, tools and solutions driving the sector forward.
School pupils, university students and engineers travelled to London recently for the highly prestigious Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal Award Ceremony to receive recognition for their work in creating a Prototype based on a school pupils engineering idea.
Manufacturers are set to see a surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning as they push for greater automation and improvements in productivity, efficiency and quality according to a new survey published today by Make UK and Infor
The 6th Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) Awards ceremony took place on the 23rd November 2023 where the winners were announced.
Hydroscand UK, a leading supplier of hose and fittings, has been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’. The company says that this recognition is a testament to its ongoing commitment to providing a positive work environment that values its employees.
