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EXAIR now offers the new Air Cradle Safety Air Gun Mount, a simple but innovative accessory designed to keep safety air guns and similarly sized tools within easy reach at workstations and machine centers. With its strong magnetic loop design, the Air Cradle provides a convenient, highly accessible hang point for safety air guns, helping improve workflow, minimize tool misplacement, and promote a more organized, efficient work environment across manufacturing, assembly, shipping, and other general shop applications.

            The Air Cradle is a magnetic loop that securely holds a safety air gun or other often-used tools in place on any available magnetic surface, ensuring the tool remains at arm’s reach when needed most. Its versatile design allows operators to mount the cradle on equipment such as mills, lathes, cutoff saws, or any metal surface in a busy shop floor. The simplicity and effectiveness of the design mean that workers can instantly return tools to a designated location, reducing time spent searching for misplaced air guns and enhancing overall productivity. Capable of holding up to 10lbs, it’s a handy addition to any workstation.

            Part of EXAIR’s extensive portfolio of useful accessories, the Air Cradle complements the company’s lineup of safety air guns and nozzles by offering a practical storage solution that reinforces proper tool handling and shop organization. Easy to install and use, the Air Cradle reflects EXAIR’s commitment to delivering reliable, quality-engineered solutions that help industrial teams work more safely and efficiently. Air Cradle prices start at $30. https://exair.co/190-cradle

Peli Products (UK) launch the long awaited Peli 9730 LED, the latest addition to the Area lighting range. Designed as portable scene lighting, the 9730 offers incredibly bright, rechargeable light in a compact unit which is easy and quick to deploy.

The 9730 features a powerful 4,800 lumen output on high mode. Switch to low setting (an impressive 1000 lumens) and the unit delivers over 13 hours of runtime. The mast extends to 1 metre and the head can be angled to position the light where required. There are 3 pre-set light levels; high, medium and low and a rear facing light on the back of the head to illuminate the ground area.

Engineered for professional use, this light is a clean, silent-running and cost-effective choice for many sectors including emergency services, industrial maintenance, civil engineering and rail. The 9730 showcases the renowned durability of the Peli brand, featuring a tough, water-resistant body designed to withstand harsh conditions in demanding environments.

Ross Carter, UK Sales Director, commented “The 9730 is a welcome addition to the area lighting range. Eliminating the need for fuel-powered generators, the 9730 not only cuts emissions but also reduces noise and operating costs on site. It’s a cleaner, more sustainable lighting solution that helps teams work responsibly without compromising on performance.”

For more information go to www.peliproducts.co.uk or call 01457 869999 for a demonstration or further details.

Babcock Wanson UK has announced the release of a new brochure that provides a comprehensive overview of the Babcock Wanson Group’s extensive product portfolio. The publication highlights how the Group’s sustained growth through strategic acquisitions has enabled it to become a true multi-solution provider for modern industry.

With more than a century of engineering expertise, Babcock Wanson Group has continually expanded its capabilities, most recently by incorporating specialist companies in water treatment, air treatment and emission control into its global operations. This strategic approach has allowed the Group to offer customers not only the broadest range of industrial boilers and burners on the market, but also integrated technologies that address the critical issues of energy efficiency, emissions reduction and resource recovery.

The new brochure sets out the full scope of Babcock Wanson’s solutions. This includes fire-tube, water-tube, coil-type and hybrid steam boilers, capable of outputs from 250kg/h to 150t/h; thermal fluid heaters for precise high-temperature process heating; and a comprehensive burner range delivering high efficiency with ultra-low NOx emissions. In response to the drive for decarbonisation, the brochure also details a complete electric boiler line-up, from compact low-voltage immersion heater models to high-capacity electrode boilers producing up to 85 barg steam. Hybrid systems, which allow seamless switching between conventional fuels and electricity, are also covered.

Beyond boilers, the brochure highlights an extensive portfolio of environmental and process solutions. These include regenerative and recuperative thermal oxidisers for VOC and odour abatement, deodorising units, solvent recovery systems and advanced water treatment packages ranging from softening and reverse osmosis to electrode ionisation and thermal degassing. Together, these solutions help customers reduce their environmental impact while improving system reliability and efficiency.

Supporting this equipment offering is Babcock Wanson’s dedicated services division, which provides rental boilers up to 12MW, tailored maintenance contracts, repairs and retrofits, spares, training for operators and digital monitoring through the Navinergy platform. By combining equipment, expertise and services, Babcock Wanson ensures customers have access to complete life-cycle support.

As industry accelerates its transition towards low-carbon operations, Babcock Wanson’s ability to integrate technologies across multiple disciplines ensures manufacturers benefit from a holistic approach. By optimising energy production, minimising waste and enabling real-time digital performance monitoring, the Group provides a practical pathway for companies to achieve sustainability targets without compromising operational reliability.

The new Babcock Wanson Product Range brochure is available to download at www.babcock-wanson-group.com/our-solutions

Smart Manufacturing Week (SMW), the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering, returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June 2026. Bringing together a powerhouse portfolio of events – Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Drives & Controls and Design + Engineering Expo, Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit and The Manufacturer Top 100 Awards – SMW once again promises to be the focal point for innovation, insight and industry collaboration.

 Building on the success of 2025, which welcomed more than 13,500 visitors alongside 450+ exhibitors and over 200 speakers, Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 is set to be even bigger and more ambitious. With increased international participation expected, the event will deliver an expanded showcase of technologies, ideas and expertise shaping the future of manufacturing. Visitor registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3YyoXGB

Reflecting on last year’s success, Chris Allen, Marketing Manager of Smart Manufacturing Week, noted the event's unique value in the market: " Smart Manufacturing Week brings the industry together each year — not just to showcase technology, but to share ideas, solve problems and genuinely connect. It’s a place where conversations spark innovation.”

SMW 2026 will feature a strong lineup of leading global exhibitors, including Beckhoff, Solutions PT, Epicor, Ericsson, Produtech, FANUC, Sage and many more. Alongside many other major industry players, the exhibition floor will provide a comprehensive view of the technologies driving manufacturing forward.

New for 2026 is Factory of the Future, a fully immersive, walk-through demonstrator bringing connected, intelligent and sustainable manufacturing to life. Visitors will be able to see live, hands-on demonstrations showcasing Industry 4.0 technologies including robotics, AI, digital twins and predictive maintenance working together to make transformation tangible and bridge the gap between ambition and implementation.

Another dynamic new feature for 2026 is Fight Fest, a competitive element located within the Drives & Controls Expo. Taking place on the Accu Bots stand, this high-energy robot fighting competition is aligned with automation and robotics, a core event theme.

Designed to encourage engagement and hands-on experience in engineering, the event will see students, enthusiasts and hobbyists from across the UK compete against each other using custom-made robots - and alongside professional teams - live over the two days.

Entry for this element of the exhibition won't be open to visitors. Rather, organised teams will select their robots beforehand and fight periodically throughout the day. It is a tournament running across the two days of the event with the grand final taking place at the end of day 2.

While a fun feature of the show floor, Fight Fest showcases the need to engage and develop the next generation of engineers who must be proficient in mechanical design, programming and prototyping to meet the demands of the smart factories of the future.

Education remains central to Smart Manufacturing Week, with a free programme delivered across seven solutions theatres. Topics include Digital Transformation, Industrial Data & AI, IIoT & Connectivity, Product Design & Innovation, Automation & Robotics, Leadership & Strategy, Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability, Marketing & Sales, Workforce Development and Skills, and Maintenance.

SMW 2026 will continue its commitment to inspiring the next generation through its dedicated STEM Programme, Manufacturers and Engineers of the Future, in a dedicated timeslot on day two. Hundreds of students and apprentices will engage directly with industry professionals, gaining hands-on exposure to advanced manufacturing and engineering — designed to spark curiosity, ambition and a sense of what’s truly possible in the sector.

Alongside the main exhibition, a series of high-profile satellite events will return, including The Manufacturer Top 100 Awards and the Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit. The two-day summit unites senior leaders from across the UK’s manufacturing sector to solve pressing industry challenges and unlock the full potential of digital technologies for productivity, efficiency, and growth.

At Smart Manufacturing Week, the festival vibe comes alive with live performances throughout, unexpected surprises, and immersive visuals — all designed to inspire, entertain, and connect attendees.

Grace Gilling, Event Director at Smart Manufacturing Week said: “Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 is all about bringing the future of advanced manufacturing and engineering to life. This year, we’re introducing brand-new features designed to showcase the very best the industry has to offer — and give attendees and exhibitors the platforms to connect, find solutions, and be inspired. Our Meet the Buyer programme will help visitors source the solutions they need to make their businesses more efficient and profitable in 2026 in a time-efficient way, ensuring every moment at the show delivers real value.

“The Factory of the Future is our stand-out new addition — a fully immersive, walk-through demonstrator that brings connected, intelligent, and sustainable manufacturing to life. Visitors will experience live, hands-on demonstrations showing how robotics, AI, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and connected production lines work together in a single, interactive ecosystem. It’s designed to make transformation tangible, close the gap between ambition and implementation, and give leaders the confidence to take the next step. The Future Stage will showcase bold ideas and breakthrough thinking from pioneering innovators, offering a platform for discussion, insight, and debate on the technologies and strategies shaping the next decade.

“Meanwhile, the expanded Ambassador Programme brings even more industry leaders and expert voices into the conversation, creating additional opportunities for networking, learning, and inspiration." Together, these features make Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 an ever-growing festival for all facets of industry — it’s the destination for industrial transformation, and a glimpse of what manufacturing and engineering can achieve today and tomorrow.”

Register now to secure your place at the UK’s most anticipated manufacturing event of the year: https://bit.ly/3YyoXGB

From Speedor Storm, the largest Speedor available, Hart Door Systems has now revealed Speedor Smart, the smallest Speedor available.

Doug Hart,  Hart’s Chairman, says the development of Speedor Smart was very much driven by demand from global airports. “We have experience in delivering door solutions for very many international airports so we welcomed the opportunity to demonstrate our Speedor skills in the area of automated baggage handling.

“This is a great achievement. We have been able to increase the range of solutions offered by the Speedor brand, in this case by delivering a secure, automatic, door to work repeatedly with conveyor belts, Speedor Smart.

“Overall this strengthens our skills in an important area for airports be it baggage check in, conveyor separation or equipment automatic high speed access doors to the tarmac. There is increasing sophistication in the process at a time when airports are becoming busier. Being able to interface and automate, reliably over millions of operations is key,” says Mr Hart.

Hart has a considerable range of assets for airports from a range of fire/security shutters capable of delivering protection from smoke and fire threats in a frequent operations environment to roller shutters for Storage/Access areas in airports to high-speed doors up to 6m wide x 8m high. This includes roller shutters tested to 5000pascals pressure.

Upper-most is the ability of Hart to deliver high quality solutions across a very wide range of industries not just in the UK but abroad.

Airport customers, for example, come to Hart for solutions and high-quality ones at that which comply with UK, EU and US international standards confirming the end-product achieves a standard which complies with the expectations of our customers and any applicable contractual and legislative requirements. Hart can be relied on to deliver the results and one that understands how airport projects are managed.

Hart has the proven track record of British engineering and service excellence on nearly 40 international airports. These include Heathrow, where Hart installed forty eight check-in desks with a unique design, developed specifically for Heathrow in combination with an international conveyor manufacturer, combining features from other Hart products namely fire, security and high speed, automatic, operation.

Hart’s innovative products, problem-solving approach and practical experience help companies to maintain quality working conditions as well as containing noise, odour and environmental contaminants. This spirit of innovation is embedded in in the philosophy of continually evolving product range of Speedor high-speed doors, fire shutters, Terror Screen security rated shutters and specialist doors such as ATEX compliant high-speed doors and shutters.

Hart’s products are manufactured to international standards such as the ISO9001:2015 Quality Assurance scheme and LPS 1056 and LPS 1271, Loss Prevention Council Standards for Fire and security doors third party tested to international  standards.

http://www.hartdoors.com                                        

Leading pump and mixer manufacturer Landia has completed the sale of its 100,000^th unit.

Established in 1933, the company has earned an enviable reputation for the longevity of its equipment.

From humble beginnings, making slurry pumps for farmers, Landia now designs and builds pumps and mixers for numerous industries, including municipal wastewater treatment, biogas and food – as well as maintaining and growing its near century old working relationship with the farming community.

In 1950, Landia invented the world’s very first Chopper Pump, and to this day, the design remains simple yet highly effective for dealing with hard to handle effluents and slurries. The proven Landia aeration system (AirJet) and the Landia GasMix (biogas digester mixing system) have the Chopper Pump design classic as an integral part of their operation.

“We know that there are some big manufacturers in our industry with very high volumes of sales,” said Liz Robinson, Landia UK’s Operations Executive, “but we don’t sell off-the-shelf. We build to order. Every pump and mixer matters, and is traceable back to the individual skilled craftsman who built it. Landia engineers take huge pride in building truly reliable products of top quality.”

She added: “Reaching this major milestone in the company’s history with tailor-made solutions for the precise needs of our customers is therefore all the more remarkable. As a company, we continue to grow year-on-year.”

The 100,000th Landia unit, which is a DG-I 80 4.0kW 1500rpm submersible chopper pump, is on its way to a leading fluid handling solutions provider in the Midlands who supplies, installs and maintains pumping systems across the UK.

Landia now sells all over the world with bases in the UK, Germany, China, America, and head office in Denmark.

EXAIR’s Ion Air Cannon eliminates static electricity and cleans at distances up to 15 feet, with no moving parts. It is ideal for bench-tops, machine mounting, and those “hard to reach” spaces that require a concentrated flow of static eliminating ions. This engineered product has undergone independent laboratory tests to certify it meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the USA, European Union and Canada that are required to attain the CE and UL marks. It is also RoHS compliant. New design features include a metal armored high voltage cable to protect against abrasion and cuts, a replaceable emitter point, integrated ground connection and electromagnetic shielding.

The Ion Air Cannon incorporates EXAIR’s patented Super Air Amplifier that minimizes compressed air use by inducing surrounding airflow at a ratio of 22:1. The unique amplified airflow carries the ions to the target, making it possible for the Ion Air Cannon to eliminate static charges in less than a half second. Air volume and velocity are infinitely controllable from a “breeze” to a “blast” to gently wipe or forcefully blow away contaminants.

Applications include bag opening, sheet separation, cleaning molded parts, pre-paint dust removal, package cleaning and container neutralization.

EXAIR is offering a special right now on all of their Gen4 Static Eliminators. Learn more at

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Compex training programs are specialized, internationally recognized courses designed for professionals working in hazardous and explosive environments. These programs focus on developing the skills and knowledge required to safely install, inspect, maintain, and manage electrical and mechanical systems in explosive atmospheres. Compex training programs are widely valued in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, and heavy manufacturing, where safety and compliance with global standards are critical. By completing these programs, technicians and engineers demonstrate their competence, reduce workplace risks, and meet employer and regulatory requirements.

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When combined, compex training programs and career opportunities such as corrosion engineer jobs in UAE create a strong professional pathway. Safety-focused training enhances technical credibility, while high-demand roles in the UAE offer career growth, competitive salaries, and international exposure. Together, they support professionals aiming to build successful and sustainable careers in the global energy and industrial sectors.

Sterile Processing Technician (CSSD) plays a vital role in maintaining safety and hygiene within healthcare facilities. A Sterile Processing Technician (CSSD) is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and assembling medical and surgical instruments used in patient care. Working in the Central Sterile Services Department, a Sterile Processing Technician (CSSD) follows strict protocols to prevent infection and ensure that all equipment meets quality and safety standards. This role supports surgeons, nurses, and medical teams by providing properly prepared instruments, making the Sterile Processing Technician (CSSD) an essential part of hospital operations and patient safety.

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