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Rescue plan resuscitates 150 year old firm
An engineering boss who rescued his old employer from closure has saved the company’s order book by moving outsourced work in-house.
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X-ray fluorescence analysers for metals analysis
Ashtead Technology says X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is one of the most important technologies in its range of non-destructive testing (NDT) and environmental testing instruments.
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When you invest in pumps, you invest in industry's future
Beyond the sectors in which they operate, pumps have a profile so low that they might as well be non-existent where the population at large is concerned.
Comment & Features

Effective calibration ensures top quality instrumentation
The long-standing relationship between materials expert Solvay and process automation leader Endress+Hauser proved crucial to a business where calibration matters.
Analysis

In demand
With plant closures outstripping the supply of new electricity generating capacity, last month saw the launch of a campaign to recruit major energy users to help balance the grid.