Maziak Compressor Services of Wellingborough has announced its first ever charity partner – Lakelands Day Care Hospice, in Corby. Following staff nominations, shortlisting and a staff vote, Lakelands Hospice was a clear winner with over 80% of the Maziak team giving it their vote.
Group HES, the Gloucester-based hydraulic engineering company, reports that it is committed to all its stakeholders – and that includes the environment.
It is 24 years since Pirtek Swindon became the 16th Pirtek Centre to open its doors in the UK. Today, the original licensee Andy Edwards, together with his team, continues to serve customers across Wiltshire and now also in Somerset.
Dana Incorporated has completed the acquisition of the power-transmission and fluid power businesses of Dana Brevini Group, S.p.A.
For its fourth year, National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) is going international. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) takes place on 23 June and the campaign for 2017 has been launched.
Weldalloy Europe Sprl., formerly Helixguard Sprl., manufacturers of the Pig’s Tail & Helixguard branded hose protection products, has appointed Plascompo Ltd. of Sheffield as its sole UK distributor.
Hansa-Flex, a leading European fluid technology system partner, has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Springbok Connections Ltd. based in London Heathrow. Springbok Connections specialises in hydraulic and industrial connections and repairs, with a focus on GSE (Ground Support Equipment) at UK airports.
Mechanical components manufacturer KTR Couplings has changed its name to KTR UK Ltd. following a rebrand by its German parent company.
This year’s National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) Open Day, held at the centre’s premises in Worksop Nottinghamshire on 15 February, was its biggest event to date, attracting over 400 visitors, and comprising exhibitors from Niagara Falls in Canada to Barcelona in Spain. Visitors and exhibitors were made up of organisations active in over 20 industry sectors. There were 40 new exhibitors compared with last year; 18 of which are linked to ISE and electronics & control in particular.
Exitflex (UK) Ltd. has been renamed Polyhose (UK) Ltd. The Exitflex Group of companies, with distribution centres across Europe, Asia and the US, were acquired by Polyhose India (Pvt) Ltd. in 2009.
UK companies remain committed to strong trading relationships with European customers and suppliers despite the UK’s vote to leave the EU, according to the results of a British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) International Trade Survey.
MCS Hydraulics Srl, the Italian manufacturer of stainless steel products, has established a new distribution outlet in the UK.
UK independent lubricant blender, Morris Lubricants, is backing former BTRA British Truck Racing champion Dave Jenkins to regain his crown this season.
UK manufacturers are more optimistic about their business situation and exporting prospects, while reporting strong growth in domestic orders over the previous quarter, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Altec Engineering Group company Quick Hydraulics, the hydraulics specialist based in the North East, has entered into a partnership with hydraulic hose and fittings manufacturer, Stauff.
