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Lockdown adds to the energy sector’s challenges
Added: 13 May 2020
As if climate change, the energy trilemma and Brexit’s aftermath weren’t sufficient concerns, the s…

Manufacturing welcome for furlough scheme extension
Added: 12 May 2020
Make UK chief executive, Stephen Phipson has applauded the Government’s extension and changes to th…
UK pharmaceutical patents continue YoY rise
Added: 27 Apr 2020
Latest European Patent Office (EPO) data reveals the UK was responsible for 293 pharmaceutical sect…

Don’t let lockdown block recruitment of young talent says Make UK
Added: 27 Apr 2020
Manufacturers’ organisation Make UK called on engineering and manufacturing employers not to halt r…

Dyer & Butler celebrates another year of RoSPA safety successes
Added: 27 Apr 2020
Engineering services specialist Dyer & Butler has received five prestigious RoSPA awards this year …

Combating Covid-19: Process sector contributions continue
Added: 14 Apr 2020
Process industry firms are continuing to switch their attention to combating the Covid-19 crisis, w…

Pandemic effect ‘likely to increase R&D commitment long term’
Added: 14 Apr 2020
The severity of the impact from the coronavirus pandemic could delay recent Government promises to …

Lorien unveils Africa expansion plans
Added: 14 Apr 2020
Lorien Engineering Solutions has launched an office in South Africa prompted by a growing demand in…

Virtual events ‘reduce carbon emissions by more than 99%’ claim
Added: 14 Apr 2020
The swathe of industrial and consumer trade shows cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic…

Process Industry rallies with Covid-19 action
Added: 8 Apr 2020
Companies throughout Britain and those which form part of the process industry supply chain have do…

AD equipment to be tested by avalanche of food waste from panic-buying
Added: 31 Mar 2020
AD and biogas operators should brace themselves for an avalanche of food waste that will test their…

HSE flags up need for ‘fit-testing’ facemasks
Added: 31 Mar 2020
The Health and Safety Executive has issued advice to essential industrial workers and companies war…

Spirax’s Mike joins British boilers’ top 20
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Steam systems expert and trainer at Spirax Sarco’s UK Steam Technology Centre (UKSTC) Mike Maslanka…

Warburg seals deal for Sundyne acquistion
Added: 31 Mar 2020
Global leader in the design and manufacture of API compliant pumps and compressors, Sundyne, has be…

Water companies will reap benefits of sharing data with suppliers
Added: 24 Jun 2020
By providing data to equipment providers, water companies would support the design, build and opera…

Modern overhaul to historic site aids environment and efficiency
Added: 13 Apr 2020
Bedford Pumps came up with a modern solution to ensure a historic pumping site could boost its effe…

VSD blowers ensure reduced maintenance programme
Added: 23 Apr 2020
Installing modern VSD rotary screw blowers, Scottish Water's Nigg wastewater treatment works now ac…

WMFTG finds pumps solution for challenging foodstuff
Added: 8 May 2020
Some pumps find demanding food ingredients too hard to handle without damaging the end product. Wat…

Efficient pumps pay their way in ROI
Added: 30 Apr 2020
A refinery achieved improved performance from its pumps with help from Sulzer to deliver a return o…

Telehandle with care for process safety
Added: 27 May 2020
Telehandlers are ubiquitous in many process sectors yet can pose a deadly hazard, warns Brigade Ele…